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[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mortadelax:
Didn't work for me, but thanks anyway. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SmG67:
Could you tell what you're trying to do, I'm not a scripting-expert myself, but maybe someone can help you out :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mortadelax:
I wanted to automount a swap file (/sdcard/swap.swap) because swapper does not automont, dont know why. I can mount it manually under console just typing:

su
swapon /sdcard/swap.swp

I added these lines in the file you said...20userinit

Nevermind. I don't want swap anymore. I was just testing, but it slowed my phone. However, i feel curious about that init script. It make me feel as in linux, and I hope to learn to use it.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SmG67:
If you had used a swap partition instead of a swap file it would have been mounted automatically through the 05mountext script. It's quite technical, but it gives an example on how to go about it.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Almalence, Inc., the maker of a number of camera apps for Android, including HDR Camera+, has just released Open Camera, an open source camera app with an extendable commercial version (A Better Camera).

Our intention is to make A Better Camera a top-ranked app and allow third-party developers add their plugins (free or paid), getting instant exposure to millions of users.

We welcome all of you to test that fresh application, provide your comments and, of course, join the project as developers!

Availability:

Open Camera is available at Github: Get from GitHub

Available on Google Play: A Better Camera, the version with Almalence’s proprietary plugins (free with some features in trial mode): Get from Play

The idea:

Provide as much shooting modes, features and options as possible, potentially replacing all other camera apps

Plug-in system, allowing developers to easily implement new modes without having to develop the whole camera functionality from scratch

Make it possible to use the code in commercial applications and in conjunction with code and libraries under different licenses (Open Camera is under MPL 1.1)

Allow third party developers to add their paid plugins to the commercial version distributed by Almalence

The Synergy:

Almalence works on making A Better Camera the top app on Google Play

The developers can add their plugins to A Better Camera, getting instant exposure to millions of the users of ABC, instead of publishing a new app which goes to the bottom of apps list.

Features available at the moment in A Better Camera:

HDR (functionality is the same as in HDR Camera+ app)

Panorama

Unwanted objects removal: remove objects from the photo with a tap

Night mode: capture sharp and noise-free photos in any illumination

Group portrait: make everyone smile, fuse faces from series of photos into one

Video recording

Pre-shot: capture what happened before you tap the button

Sequence shot: capture the evolution of the dynamic scene

Burst shooting and exposure bracketing

Self-timer

+ full access to all Camera controls, settings and functions

The processing libraries used for HDR, Panorama, Night mode, Group portrait stitching, objects removal and sequence shot are available under developer license (can be used for development, but not for distribution)

All interested developers and users are welcome to discussion!
[Android Apps and Games] lost_:
Great camera! Thanks for sharing it. I've made this the default camera app on my S4. I've compared the basic camera control features to many others including stock AOSP, FV-5, Lenovo Super Camera (ignoring gimmicky features such fancy effects, filters, stickers, i heart u from apps like Camera Zoom FX, Cymera, etc). This camera app comes out on top.

Wishes:

- Faster load. It's good now, but can be better.

- Manual ISO settings (on Galaxy S4, it doesn't show though other camera apps can show it)

- Live/actual shutter speed and aperture (I know aperture is fixed, but for the thinking photographer, it helps to see the numbers)

- Exposure Bracketing setting: +-1, +- 0.5, etc

- Timer setting: 1 sec (for movement reduction after tapping the screen), 3 sec, 10 sec, etc

- Timer setting: disable/enable flash warning

- Flash compensation (useful for fill-in, not that the onboard flash can do much)

- Swipe to gallery (a bonus, not a must)

- Faster load. Did I say faster load?

(I think all those wishes are still sticking to basic features)

But even without the wish list, this camera app rocks. Hopefully it would make the XDA front page one of these days (already tipped them).
[Android Apps and Games] meo:
yes a great camera APP! Now one of my camera app on HTC ONE.

I use Camera360, Lenovo Super Camera, Focal, Camera FV-5, HDR+ ....

my Wish:

please make a widget, so that you can start the camera applikation with settings !!!

-> example: on click on HDR Widget or one click on Normal Widget ...

i dont know why i need always to go in the camera app, make my settings and then i can make my photo.

it would be nice to save the settings to a widget
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Thank you for the feedback

This feature is in the nearest plans :)
[Android Apps and Games] meo:
tasker support

wishlist:

when you done it a solution with settings - you have new possibilities:

I use utter - a personal voice assistent ( a very good one) this software has support for tasker ( automatic solution) :

so it would be a nice solution to have tasker support

i say: "make a normal photo" -> the phone make a normal photo

i say: "make hdr photo" -> it makes a hdr photo ...

i say: "make video" -> it makes a video

it was the first solution like this

...
[Android Apps and Games] MIKEYSAKZ:
Better camera
[Android Apps and Games] Eshkin-Kat:
apk please?
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
APK attached (recent version)

New in this version:

- Exposure lock, White balance lock, Focus lock added

- HDR fixes (gray lines/images problem on some devices - big thanks to Krzy Pal)

- video mode improved

- launch speed-up

- support of different devices

- object removal/groupshot/sequence improvements

- stability fixes
[Android Apps and Games] Mebborne:
This app has an awful lot of promise. Nicely done! One problem I am having is after selecting video mode, it doesn't want to let me return back to single shot mode.

Of lesser importance, I also wish there were a way to switch to video faster and think the main app icon could be improved. Look forward to future development. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Thanks, we know about this bug. It should be fixed in the next version.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
For those who need APK, the recent version attached.

Changes since previous version:

version 3.11

- stability fixes

- ISO control

- Brazilian localization - thanks Marcio Andrade for your help!!!

- save configuration parameters feature

- self timer for modes

- help for complex modes

- Panorama improved

- time lapse

- video improved, video controlling speed increased

- fast startup!

- exif tags for result images

- support of different devices

- object removal/groupshot/sequence improvements

- panorama corrections

- color conversion corrected
[Android Apps and Games] yaozkii:
thank you for this app. great work
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
For those who are thinking of purchasing A Better Camera premium features, now is a right time to do that.

For one week starting Black Friday we offer all premium features at the price of one. Separately each feature is available for 30% of the normal price: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.almalence.opencam
[Android Apps and Games] EP2008:
I did yesterday. Thank you for the sale.

Could you add an option to edit a series of photos after they are taken to apply hdr,object removal or sequence shot manually (rather than apply those live). That would mean that I could take a burst shot of 10 photos and then decide later on if I want to create a sequence shot or apply object removal.

I hope that makes sense.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Yes, this feature planned for implementation. So it will be available soon.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
New version 3.14 available.

Changes since previous versions:

version 3.14

- stability fixes

- memory leak fixeв

- issues with multi tasks corrected

- ISO control support for different devices

- Night mode processing improved

- Panorama mode fixes

- Nexus 5 support

- auto exposure lock, white balance lock, focus lock
[Android Apps and Games] SMARTHACKER67:
wow

its very good with lots of feature:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
[Android Apps and Games] FAT_C:
its a better camera:good:

but i think there is a bug: the custom save folder is able to save picture taken, but can not open album app to view pictures by clicking the thumbnail

edit: i am using xperia Z1 4.2
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
FAT_C, thanks, that's a bug. We'll fix it soon.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Fixed. Will be available in new release.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
We have Xmas SALE! Unlock all with 60% discount! Or unlock any premium feature with 70% discount!

We wish you a wonderful holiday season and great 2014!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Best wishes,

Almalence team
[Android Apps and Games] AdriannTheHunk:
If I'm not missing something, where's the source?? :)
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Hi, here it is: https://github.com/almalence/OpenCamera
[Android Apps and Games] ngl_ro:
Just tested this, and it crashed when trying to take a photo with front camera. After that keeps saying "could not connect to camera". This happens now even on stock camera app.

Uninstalled, rebooted phone and thankfully camera works again.

I hope sometimes in the future all will work, the idea of the app is good.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Hi ngl_ro, what is the model of your device and what OS is installed - official or mod such as Cyanogen?
[Android Apps and Games] ƒεηιx:
Not working on Xperia Neo V Running Latest Mike CM11 Build 4.4.2. When i open this app always give error that unable to start camera why any fix for this..??
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Thanks. Please try latest version 3.15. If it's working?

Will load it shortly.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
New version with many fixes available!

version 3.15

- launch speed increased

- fixed freezing on some devices

- corrections for Nexus 5

- save image with normal exposure added in HDR mode

- time lapse improvements

- corrections for snapshot while recording video

- fixed startup problems on some devices

- more translations

- many fixes
[Android Apps and Games] ƒεηιx:
I already using veraion 3.15 and. Whenever i tried to open this app always give error that unable to start camera
[Android Apps and Games] ajamer:
thanks for the great app, purchased full version

Runs fine on my LG G2 and Nexus 5,

On my Nexus 5 the HDR shots are inferior to the stock app. Indoors, it looks like it is ramping up exposure too much I want to tweak the settings but there isnt much documentation in the app itself (there are lots of settings available which I appreciate) Also seems it takes much longer to take the HDR shots than it does with the stock app.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
ABC widget available on Play market. New free app to use with ABC. Fast start in any mode. Configurable widget. + great feature - flashlight :good::laugh:

Get widget from Play
[Android Apps and Games] guzz46:
Is there a way to record video at any length? I'm running cm11 on my Xperia Z1 with a 64gb sd card formatted to exfat and I can only record 1080p video up to 30 minutes long, on the stock sony rom using the default camera app I once recorded a video up to 3 hours long.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
guzz46, we're now changing a bit video mode. Will check max duration then...
[Android Apps and Games] guzz46:
Just in case you need some more info, once the video gets to about 31 minutes long the video freezes but the video timer keeps going, despite the fact that no video is being recorded anymore, you have to press the record button to stop recording.

The file size happens to be about 4gb, but if you lower the video quality to 720p you can record past 31 minutes, I thought this might have something to do with the fat32 4gb file size limit, even though my card was formatted to exfat, so I tried formatting my sd card to ntfs but nothing changed.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
guzz46, thanks! We'll check.
[Android Apps and Games] magicstone1412:
In panorama mode, I rotate the phone 90 degree from vertical but the guide is also same as vertical? Can you adjust after the rotation? Thank you for your Camera app.
[Android Apps and Games] paul c:
Finally found the thread!

(I think you'll get more visits if you got the thread moved to Android Apps and Games http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games?order=desc). I came across this thread a week or so ago, and since then have been looking in the wrong forum for it.

A brilliant, ergonomic implementation of a camera app. Truly "a better camera" :)

I left a comment on the Play store, also a bug report - thanks for commenting on both. I'm making the same post here, since there is a good audience for this sort of thing...

Nexus4, very stable custom KitKat ROM and kernel (have tried other kernel/ROM combinations): when a photo is taken with auto-flash, there are 2 flashes, but the photo is taken between them so comes out black.

This same behaviour stopped me using CameraZoomFX (I was also getting tired of its bloating, slow start times, unnecessary extras), but the stock camera app takes good photos with autoflash every time.

I know you're looking at resolving this almalence, but thought I'd add it here to get feedback from other users. Leaving the flash lit generates good photos, though not ideal if you're taking photos of people.

Great job, looking forward to seeing future releases!
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
magicstone1412, that's an idea - taking vertical panoramas. for skyscraper for example.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
paul c, thanks, will move to apps.

About flash - try using AF, not CF, seems it's more often with CF. Unfortunately currently we can't change behavior, as it's camera issues - we set flash to auto and ask camera object to take pic. And camera decides itself when to flash. But we're going to make serious changes soon, so it could be fixed, but can't say for 100%
[Android Apps and Games] paul c:
Thanks for the tip, I've got a default camera for everything now :) Done a few quick tests on both sutoflash and flash-on with AF, seems to work just fine every time.
[Android Apps and Games] meo:
feature wish

feature wish:

can you performing a simple gesture for starting the camera same as Moto X. Just twist your mobile twice ...
[Android Apps and Games] shmotog:
[MENTION=5487411]Almalence[/MENTION] is there a way to keep the app running even when the phone is locked? One reason i would like this is to use torch feature even with screen locked / off. Cause you know when usually youre using it as torch you wouldnt wnat to press soemthing on the screen and would rather have screen blank / locked. I know its possible as i have dash cam app for recording and that works even with screen off also ip cam works in similar way so how do i make your app work with screen locked?
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Sorry, now there is no way to do that with A Better Camera.
[Android Apps and Games] shmotog:
[MENTION=5487411]Almalence[/MENTION] are you going to add that feature in future?

Also in "Pre Shot" mode, if I choose High Res, why does it only take 10 photos? Any way to increase that number?
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
Hi [MENTION=5487411]Almalence[/MENTION]

night shot mode with 8 pics is a great idea, i use this on photoshop with arithmetic mean.

But the method in your app need a little adjustment for a better noise reduction.

And a manual focus would be great.

regards

starbase64
[Android Apps and Games] Colvin81:
sanitary woopeac

In some modes in ABC (e.g. single shot), there is a huge annoying grey border around the image. What is its purpose and how do I disable it?
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Hi

Can you provide an example and more details - your device, android version, such issue in result or in app gui?
[Android Apps and Games] shmotog:
that border is barcode scanner. turn barcode scanner off in options up on top and that annoying grey border would go away.
[Android Apps and Games] Colvin81.:
Oh.... oh! That annoying grey border did go away! Thanks! :)
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Great!

We got video for the app

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflGQqAdGRc
[Android Apps and Games] sincerelym:
thanks dude
[Android Apps and Games] shmotog:
you're welcome. to be honest there is only one mode in this app that is useful, and thats best shot. maybe night mode as well but best shot rerally is best shot. set it to 3 shots in settings. all other modes are pointless, especially single shot, you might as well use your stock app if youre using it for single shot.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
all depends on your needs and device :)

I'm using dro in most cases and 90% of app usage.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
HDR Video

We added new feature - HDR Video. Unique feature - seems nobody has it. Working on devices with Android 4.3+ and requires good device and processing resources to have good fps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc0s6GfP868&feature=youtu.be
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
Hi,

attached is the result from night mode.

No filters or other effects and iso is auto and night vision is off.

What's is the problem?

regards

starbase64
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Thanks!

Already working on it...
[Android Apps and Games] lemach:
Great app! But on LG G2 there is a "mw_continuous_picture" focus mode and your camera do not use it and so it is not able to turn on the flash to focus in low light condition. Please add support for that focus mode.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Thanks.

Currently we provide standard parameters. But will provide non standard soon.
[Android Apps and Games] urlauncher:
7501

Been looking for a new camera app, gonna try this one out! :)
[Android Apps and Games] phvo:
Hello,

Great App !

I wonder if it's possible to take several quick pictures in order to create a gif ?

Best regards
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
you can try serial mode or preshot
[Android Apps and Games] phvo:
Thank you for your answer. I will Try !

But I mean, that it will be great if I have the possibility to shot a burst of pictures ( serial mode or preshot) and then to have the possibility to select immediately the picture I want in order to make a animated gif. All this embeded in a feature / functionnality of a Better camera.

best regards
[Android Apps and Games] PacoRabanne2k:
Version 3.27 freezes

Hi Almalence,

after some satisfying tests, I've purchased ABC, but now, almost every time I make a photo (even the simple Single Shot), the app freezes and I'm only able to close it after timeout. Then I need to reboot phone to gain control to the camera. Of course photo is not saved...

I use also AOSP, Google, Open, Focal, Camera MX a Best HDR Camera without problem.

Please, how can I help you to identify and solve this bug?

I've a Galaxy S2 with AOSP NeatRom 8.0st.

Thanks in advance!

Paco
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
We're working on freeze problem. unfortunately it's occurring with non standard ROM. We hope to fix it soon.
[Android Apps and Games] PacoRabanne2k:
Thanks! Let me know how can I help you (beta test, logs, etc.)
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
We fixed this issue. Will be available with new release.
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
[MENTION=5487411]Almalence[/MENTION]

this is panorama mode on my device :(

(HTC One M8 with Android 5.0)
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
Is it official update already? We're waiting for official - seems it should be available today.
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
[MENTION=5487411]Almalence[/MENTION]

Google Play Edition
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
We released new demo application. Currently it's available only for Nexus 5 users with Android 5. Later we'll add few more devices with Android 5 full camera2 API support.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.almalence.supersensordemo

What is Super Sensor? It's our all-in-one solution to improve camera!

Can be used:

- in low light - resolution improvement, noise reduction, shadow recovery

- when bright back-light causes object of interest to be lost in shadows. Super Sensor recover automatically and noise-free

- scenes with beach and snow - automatic adjustment of typical auto-exposure failures (no user interaction!). What should be white is white now. Low-contrast details are not lost but enhanced. Miniature details revealed.

- Due to DR enhancement by up to 18db, high dynamic range scenes are handled well by Super Sensor.

- Super zoom - presenting a zoomed-in image from mobile device can be a frustrating experience. Not with Super Sensor.

- Perfect for documents: superior resolution and contrast maximisation. Always.

Super mode will be available in A Better Camera new release

All provided examples are UNALTERED and taken on stock Nexus 5 with SuperSensor!

[IMG="Super sensor 1"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3045731&stc=1&d=1417600486[/IMG]

[IMG="Super sensor 2"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3045732&stc=1&d=1417600486[/IMG]
[Android Apps and Games] jonoro11:
Very happy to finally see Almalence Super Resolution tech in an android app, it works great!
[Android Apps and Games] bbeelzebub:
Looks promising, however, it freezes up on the Verizon Note 4. Front camera force closes after it hangs and the rear camera just hangs and hangs and hangs if you try to snap a picture. I had to back out of it and then it closes. No pics taken. Even did a factory reset on my phone just to be sure it wasn't me. No dice.
[Android Apps and Games] jknut:
Opening from lock screen

On CM12 (HTC M8), I can swipe the camera icon on the lock screen (secured by pattern) and it will open Google Camera and some other 3rd party cameras.

A Better Camera just goes to a white screen. Is there anything that I can do on my end? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] MatyiFKBT:
I'm using CM12 on my Nexus 4 and there's a setting related to this in the Security section under Lockscreen Shortcuts. You can set 'A Better Camera' instead of Stock Camera.
[Android Apps and Games] jknut:
I just tried that and it still requires my pattern unlock before opening the app. Thanks for suggesting.
[Android Apps and Games] Almalence:
It's possible to take RAW images with Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 devices with A Better Camera.

In latest release we added feature to set focus and exposure metering by different points.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.almalence.opencam
[Android Apps and Games] gseonkid91:
Amazing app!!

hi,

Great work:good::) and an amazing all in one camera app. My personal fav is super sensor mode. However i am confused as what is actually the difference between the free and paid version, as i want to purchase this after having used it for a while and when i see in playstore all the features seems to be same. And i have a suggestion like, i dont find any apps that has realtime filters for vidoes being shot. I only find it it in some phones like one plus etc. Can this feature be implemented in your app. Probably 5 or 6 filters for videos would be a great start. And an option to shoot grid pictures with 2 seconds gap between each shot would be wonderful addition. Then ABC would be an universal camera app with nothing else required:laugh::good:.

Best regards,
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
Hi,

a great hdr mode on htc one m9 :good:

regards

starbase64