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[G3 Android Development] GTRanushka:
Raw support

hi, the quality of your app is amazing. but when i shot pictures with enabling "Normal Raw" in LG Xcam settings pics show as 4KB file sizes. pictures are saved in ".raw" format but just 4KB sized. Do you have any idea about what has happened?

I'm in Stock 4.4.2

Thank you!
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
Try tap-to-focus before taking the photo. For some people/variants that was necessary.
[G3 Android Development] jojobans:
There is nothing update for fix recording lollipop [emoji19]
[G3 Android Development] igloohed73:
The plethora of people still asking/reporting/commenting about the state of XCam on L & AOSP at this point in the thread literally blows my mind!
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
What's even more astounding is that only a couple have offered any real help in testing. As long as that continues to be the case, the story will remain the same.
[G3 Android Development] igloohed73:
Once I get the L update I'm on it brotha. Not blowing smoke up your butt either. I need this cam app. Xcam solely is keeping many many people off of AOSP. That's pretty heavy.
[G3 Android Development] GTRanushka:
Thanks. It works :D
[G3 Android Development] jurington:
What is the raw format for? Does it help take better pictures or is for editing purposes later on.
[G3 Android Development] kabirjedi:
hello!

Any chance raw format default DNG?

Thank you!
[G3 Android Development] soldier16:
The app keeps crashing when I close it and when I try to switch to the video recording mode.

Im on Lollipop.

Any tips?
[G3 Android Development] Sieluck:
Really?

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_image_format

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[G3 Android Development] kabirjedi:
1.try wipe cache under recowery

1.wait 5.0 compatibility app realese
[G3 Android Development] bagbag:
Any news about compatibility for Lollipop?
[G3 Android Development] KingOfDope:
We are working on it :)
[G3 Android Development] Itaintrite:
Is it not easier to edit thread title to reflect Lollipop non-support?
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
Possibly, but I don't feel that catering to laziness is a good solution. There's a search feature on xda for a reason. I have already commented on this many times in the thread, and searching the OP's posts is easy and highly recommended for any dev thread. I understand you're trying to help, but I'm sure you can see my point.

Most L-related issues have actually already been fixed in test versions, but if the community doesn't function more as originally intended (a dev community), then the remaining two issues will likely persist until I either have L on my device or I have access to a G3.

Despite the numerous questions/complaints, I still have only received 4 actual offers to even test. For those people I am grateful, but they have varying levels of experience in testing/qa and have lives themselves so it's unrealistic to expect them to do it all. This will be my last response on this topic. After this I'll let the mods handle it.

Again, to reiterate...it's not a matter of if L will be fully supported, it's a matter of when, but nagging about it helps no one.
[G3 Android Development] ciairo:
New owner of a Lollipop G3 here, and happy to help with testing if you find it useful!
[G3 Android Development] bagbag:
I also offer my help, maybe even with development. I am programming with C# since a couple of years and always wanted to do things in Android.

Bagbag
[G3 Android Development] nsmal24:
So I love that LG enabled the flash for AF assist. I think all phones should do this. The stock camera fires immediately after the AF routine runs and metering information is captured (in tap to shoot mode).

My question is, is there any way to make XCam retain the AF and metering information for 5-10 seconds or until the next AF event since we aren't using tap to shoot? That way, hitting the shutter button doesn't result in the entire program running again.

Just wondering. Thanks for all your hard work. You've made my G2 and G3 so much better than LG ever could.
[G3 Android Development] nhatientri:
I think don't need flash af, because lg use laser for af
[G3 Android Development] nsmal24:
As I understand it, there are still many scenarios when the laser af fails and falls back on typical contrast detect af. In which case, the af assist lamp would be critical in lower-light photography.
[G3 Android Development] igloohed73:
Version 6.0.0 now available! Update for settings available in Play Store then will prompt you to update the XCam app from AFH.
[G3 Android Development] djuicecola:
Hi ! There is no update yet in the playstore :mad:

No update in afh too....
[G3 Android Development] igloohed73:
Hi! I wasn't imagining it. It just wasn't pushed to you yet. It's been updated to 6.0.0

Are you in the beta community?

---------- Post added at 02:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:40 AM ----------

It's for beta users.
[G3 Android Development] djuicecola:
Oh.... Ah.... :( no, i'm not in the beta crew :( how can we candidate ? Is it possible ?
[G3 Android Development] igloohed73:
Yeah read the OP.
[G3 Android Development] djuicecola:
Ok sorry. thanks !
[G3 Android Development] Braaainz:
I i suck at taking photos, so i don't need all the extra settings, but if i decide to give it a try, I'll I'll do the donation app. Thanks for making the g3 an even better phone.
[G3 Android Development] Experiences:
Could anyone give me their bitrate settings of their XCam LG Settings app? I don't really know what the ideal settings are for it. (d855 32gb)
[G3 Android Development] Pdj7969:
I do 30....my eyes don't perceive any real difference in quality above that, and the size difference is ridiculous. Seriously, a 5 minutes FHD 60FPS video encoded at 60 is 2.2GB and there really isn't any noticeable differences from the same length video at 30...and that video is just over 1GB. So, for me, the size difference outweighs the bump in bitrate, but that's just me.
[G3 Android Development] Sieluck:
Wish we all have access to new lollipop version as most of us have payed version. Don't you think?

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[G3 Android Development] igloohed73:
Join the beta community & you'll get the latest updates.
[G3 Android Development] ChongoDroid:
I got the 6.0 update and it FCs for me. On ART 4.4.4, should I switch back to dalvik?
[G3 Android Development] jojobans:
Where is link 6.0??
[G3 Android Development] rifmouk:
hello,

i know you're tired about persons (i'm one of them) says there's a problem with Lollipop and the sdcard support, but each answer that we have, is "search" or "read the OP".

I'm sorry but , i'd search and i can't find a good answer. For the "read the OP" you're only talking about Kitkat (rooting, sdfix).

Maybe my english is not good (not my born language) and i don't understand all the shade of the answers.

Maybe i'm wrong but the support of the sdcard is come back with Lollipoop.

I think a real short answer in the OP (for example: Google don't release the good information etc...)

Don't misunderstood me, i don't search to troll , i love your work and i salute it

Yours,

PS: I'm talking about the last version (the beta 6.0.0)
[G3 Android Development] Sieluck:
I do not have G+ account and I don't need it. And this is required. Is it?

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[G3 Android Development] igloohed73:
Yes the settings app & a G+ account are the requirements for the beta community. You may not need or want a G+ account but you do if you want be a beta tester. This is the forum the developer has chosen to discuss pre-release issues.

If your not nor want to join G+ then you'll have to wait till beta testing is through just like any other app.
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
Correct. Making the new version compatible with the official L ART makes it incompatible with the older beta ART in KK. If you need to run the older art on kk, you can stick with 5.2.4

You're right. I am tired of repeating myself. L has not brought back support for third party cameras to write at will to the sdcard. The solution in the OP is still the best. The two new methods L brought are not good solutions in my opinion as one will prompt you where to save every photo and the other is at risk of deleting all of your photos if you accidentally uninstall the app. Before you suggest that the second method is fine with you, I'd like to remind you that you wouldn't be the one dealing with the angry emails in the event that happened. A warning dialog wouldn't matter. People just don't read.

EDIT: in case you would like to read:

http://developer.android.com/about/versions/android-5.0.html#Storage
[G3 Android Development] rifmouk:
thanks you for your answer.

Now i understand everything.

Thanks for the link and your work.

Yours,
[G3 Android Development] manchucka:
Forgive me, but I'm not sure how to get the beta version. I've paid for and installed Xcam LG Settings as well as installed Xcam. I've also joined the beta group on G+. Am I missing a step?
[G3 Android Development] igloohed73:
Did you use the Play link in the beta community to "become a beta tester"?

If so sometimes it takes a couple hours for it to be available.
[G3 Android Development] jojobans:
When version final be ready??
[G3 Android Development] maximusmullivan:
Rule #1...Don't ask for an ETA!

Sent from my Nexus 7
[G3 Android Development] smatak:
Hi, i am using this app with donation play app. I have problem with UHD video recording. The video quality is very bad, less than 720p. :( I tried to change bitrate values in donation app, but it is still same. BUT if I recording UHD in default camera app, everything work fine. I am on LG D855 32gb rom AndroidNow 9.3.
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
It's just because of changes LG made with L. Join the beta program (link in OP), then click the "Jon or leave beta testing" link in the community and wait for Google to push the beta version to you. It fixes that and other L-compatibility issues.
[G3 Android Development] smatak:
Thx you very much. I joined it :)
[G3 Android Development] GTRanushka:
Too noise photos even in daylight

hi. i just saw this issue with photos captured by my G3. those photos are too noisy. i don't need to zoom in to see those tiny dotted noisy pictures. i compared G3 and G2 with the latest Xcam app and G2 doesn't show such an issue. and i noticed it's only occur in G3 while shooting with the Xcam app. the default G3 app's noise reduction is fine. i have LG settings app and i have turned on "noise reduction" option. Do you know what has gone wrong? waiting for a reply regarding this issue. here is an example image shot with Xcam G3 app. 100% cropped. (it was a bright sunny day)

[IMG="Example"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3167081&stc=1&d=1424025602[/IMG]

Thank you!
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
Need more info than that, like what shot mode? Have you manually set the iso? Try uninstalling the settings app first to rule that out.
[G3 Android Development] gnirtS:
Im not sure if this is a camera limitation or not but...

The LG Settings companion app has really slow maximum shutter speeds - "Sport" mode for example appears to be 1/30th second minimum which is way way way too slow for action and cant be increased. All the other shutter speeds appear very low as well on there.

Also, is there any direct control of the aperture or shutter speed possible from within the app?
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
I extended them as far as the driver allows and I don't know of another camera that even gives you the option on this device.
[G3 Android Development] gnirtS:
Fair enough, camera/API limitation. Thought i'd ask in case something was messed up my end.
[G3 Android Development] GTRanushka:
ISO auto normal mode. i guess ISO should be 50 due to loads of light. i'll try uninstalling settings app
[G3 Android Development] renguer0:
Hi, what can I use to make DNG files from RAW taken with this camera? I have paid version waiting to see "DNG format" option but nothing else... There is possible?

Thanks for this work. Keep it working :)
[G3 Android Development] jdgs_zorro:
FC when trying to open the gallery or when Try to exit to home screen. :mad:

How Can I open the RAW files generated by this app ?. I've buyed the options mod in the play store but I dind't find a valid way to view or edit this files.

I've tried PS6, last LightRoom and DCraw with the correct parameters. And no way :crying:

Thanks.
[G3 Android Development] stupink:
No idea why or what I did. But settings app short cut is now greyed out. Clicking says not installed (it was). And going play store and clicking install makes play store force close. It shows as purchased not installed. And the apps not in my app draw. Wiiierd
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
See the OP for a link to a thread with more info on the raw files your camera produces and how to decode them.

Dng conversion will be in the next version. A beta will be released shortly.

Without a log I can't help you. For your 2nd question see response above.

No idea how you got that to happen either. Maybe something got messed up with package manager? You may need to manually clear everything out with a file manager or adb.
[G3 Android Development] renguer0:
Yes, i saw this info but I don't have the knowledge to compile programs with patchs or something like that. I was looking for a simple solution to this, so I can wait for it :)

Thanks anyway.
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
You didn't read enough then, as there are pre-compiled programs in that thread as well. I think most people haven't taken the time to do so.
[G3 Android Development] stupink:
yes i think that sounds like a plan!! I've had a quick nose on ESfile explorer, but can't find the relevant files, where would I find the installed files for the settings app so i can try delete them manually for a reinstall? :)
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
First place I'd check is /data/dalvik-cache/data@app@com.bellabytes.xcamlgsettings*

And

data/data/com.bellabytes.xcamlgsettings/
[G3 Android Development] stupink:
I've deleted those,then rebooted.. but still the same :-\

went back to basics and removed the app totally, then searched for all bella references and took them all out..

Google play store has stopped.... :eek:

Any other suggestions at all? I suspect this is one of those things no one can fix without the phone in hand.. i'll do a clean wipe next time i do a rom upgrade rather than doing dirty.
[G3 Android Development] jdgs_zorro:
See the OP for a link ...... ? Where ? Sorry for my English.

Regards.
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
XCam 6.0.0 has been released. Details in the OP. Thanks again to all of those who have helped test over the past couple of months, and a bit thank you to [MENTION=4656786]60nine[/MENTION] for the new icons/banner!
[G3 Android Development] renguer0:
Sorry mate but I've readed the OP few times and didn't see the pre-compiled programs you tell. Can you provide a link or name of this software as less?

Thanks again.
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
I didn't say they were in the OP...I said you would need to read through the thread that I linked to in the OP.
[G3 Android Development] babybuni:
Thanx works on ChupaChups 4.2
[G3 Android Development] Flowwwie:
Every single RAW decoder I have tried (including dcraw) give me an unsupported file format error.

Super helpful guide you got there for all us who have payed to assist you, make me regret my purchase not because the work's not there but because I can't use it.
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
So, because you can't figure out how to use one feature amongst the many others included in the camera it's my fault? Something for you to keep in mind is that this is a development site, not a hand-holding site. If you can't figure something out on your own, try asking for help in the appropriate manner and place. Reading is also a requisite here. In fact, if you had read just one page worth of recent posts you would've seen that the next version will make it easier for those unable/unwilling to decode the raw files on their own.

As for your tale of regret/woe...give me a break. It's a voluntary donation app and includes far more than just raw so it's unfounded. Comments like these certainly have made many devs regret sharing their work, however.
[G3 Android Development] xmaxonx:
Loved using the earlier versions of Xcam. Installed the Lollipop version today on CM12 and whenever I try to open, it says Unfortunately Xcam has stopped working. Just wanted to submit the bug! Can't wait to get this!
[G3 Android Development] faybarn:


If you read the OP it states only for official lg lollipop, will NOT work on asop and CM12 based roms. I wish it would but it doesnt. Submitting a bug report wont make it work.
[G3 Android Development] xmaxonx:
Derp, apologies. Thanks for the correction.
[G3 Android Development] fr3d0x:
Well i have to still using the 5,2,4
[G3 Android Development] jdgs_zorro:
Raw decoding or viewing

Hi,

I've just intalled last 6.0 version and no way to decode or view the raw files created.

I've stock rom D855 20H Lollipop

I Follow all the steps in OP and no way at all. :crying:

Thank you.
[G3 Android Development] Flowwwie:
Maybe I was too harsh, after 2-3 hours trying to decode a the files I was slightly agitated sorry.

Im just saying that I have tried long and hard to figure it out and an unable to, so could you offer any help beyond the original post, as I've exhausted that, and every other google resource I can find. And there is clearly a working solution out there I am just doing something wrong probably.

I read the posts saying that the next beta version will output DNG support, however as there seemed to be a system in place already to decode the raw files I wanted to try that.

Again sorry
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
NP. It happens. I'll pm you a few questions that I'd need to know to help you specifically for your operating system, but there was also a post in that thread which contains an app that can be run on the phone which converts our raw files to dng. I'd have to search for it myself again as well since it isn't in the OP there.
[G3 Android Development] Pantherx12:
Thanks for the update working great on chupachups 4.2.

Required a restart after install as the app was restarting every few seconds, so if anyone else comes across that just restart :)
[G3 Android Development] Sieluck:
Is 6.0 any different than beta downloaded week ago?

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[G3 Android Development] JC00P3R:
Nice App. Thanks. It works great on my D855 with 20H but i can't save the pictures on my external SD.

I've tried to restart my phone but nothing happend. Clear data don't fix that Problem. You've wrote that i tried to install NextApps but this is only for KK. Can i use it with Lollipop?

Thanks for replys.

Edit: I've solved my problem by adding the following code to /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml

in the

<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >

</permission>

i've added the line

<group gid="media_rw"/>

Now it works perfect.
[G3 Android Development] z-vet:
Please add the option to show rule of thirds guidelines.
[G3 Android Development] matthias.matthias:
Corrupted DNG files

Hi, I'm new here. I really like this camera and bought the companion app to support further development.

I'm having problems with DNG files when shooting in raw. They seem to be corrupted. I tried different decoders, all without success. The weird thing is it worked once, for one single picture, I can neither say, what the different was or replicate it. Any ideas? Thanks!
[G3 Android Development] xxdawidxx:
Hi. I purchased the settings app for the raw feature, but I have one problem, the picture that I get, I can't open in any program or decode using dcraw. Can anyone who's got it working help me, send required files?
[G3 Android Development] kabirjedi:
yep m2.

I wait native DNG support.
[G3 Android Development] chiangchin:
Thanks for the amazing update, may I ask for someone find out the mode of front camera about "Beautiful face"? Or it's take away for some purpose?
[G3 Android Development] jojobans:
Tnx So much [MENTION=2941286]xdabbeb[/MENTION] last update is amazing [emoji6]
[G3 Android Development] kabirjedi:
+1 Thanks

Raw -DNG working like hell!
[G3 Android Development] guimas:
Great app!

It just doesn't save on SD card, and in a non-rooted device, I can't edit the file JC00P3R pointed to.

Other than that, thanks a lot!!!
[G3 Android Development] pradeepjoshua:
Whats that raw-DNG?? How to enable
[G3 Android Development] kabirjedi:
Google....:D

Raw: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_image_format

DNG: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Negative

Enable:

Need app for Store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bellabytes.xcamlgsettings
[G3 Android Development] pradeepjoshua:
Can we view.raw on d phone...i tried two apps but failed
[G3 Android Development] kabirjedi:
Mate pls use q&a topic here this chat too big off. Thanks!

Anyway: Playstore many app support raw.(But i think desktop the good idea)

Pc programs:

Lightroom,PS,etc

Free options:

http://rawtherapee.com/
[G3 Android Development] ferdinez:
great update

awesome update. thanks mehn
[G3 Android Development] matthias.matthias:
I upgraded my phone to lollipop and now taking raw pictures works without problems. :)

What you'll notice is that the post processing in the camera isn't that bad after all. ;) The DNG files are extremely noisy. So much so, that i doubt I'll get better results from raw vs. jpeg. Anyone else with thoughts on this?
[G3 Android Development] ferdinez:
I'm yet to export my dng files to my pc for processing because my laptop display drivers have been messed up by win8. but i do believe there's a noise reduction toggle in xcam settings. If you didn't enable it try that and see. if its already enabled then guess we'll have to manage till LG outs an official update to support RAW photography on the G3.
[G3 Android Development] xdabbeb:
Even if LG did eventually incorporate the full camera2 api, the raw/dng output wouldn't be any better. What you're seeing is what this sensor is capable of. If you leave iso on auto, it will set it very high in less than ideal lighting so you'll get a lot of noise. If you want to minimize it in those conditions, set a manual iso of 100, make sure you have the minimum shutter speed of normal mode at its slowest setting, and use flash if necessary.
[G3 Android Development] ferdinez:
welll noted and understood. thanks
[G3 Android Development] orlans21:
its not saving to sd card and im on lollipop.

nvm i had to install that app you said to but i only thought it was for kit kat only. thanks
[G3 Android Development] nadorf:
Setup this program. It's work for Lollipop too, and fixit your problem, if your phone is rooted.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
[G3 Android Development] danfalcas:
Why isn't this app in the play store?
[G3 Android Development] D0MINO:
I've never know why either as it's a pain to keep coming back here for updates. I am not able to download from my mobile as the download link contains an initial redirects before it goes to androidfilehost and every browser says 'webpage not available'. Not sure why but could be due to AdAway, thou even after a dirty flash which I imagine wipes the old hosts file, it doesn't work. I can only then download via PC to mobile.
[G3 Android Development] GUZGUN:
Add to the whitelist of Adaway *.viglink.con and you will be ok.

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[G3 Android Development] Silver-Virus:
Hello guys !!!

Your apps rocks !!! I buy the setting too.

Thanks a lot.

But i have just one question. And i can see the answer.

Save to SDCards doesn't work. I m in lollipop no root. So i can't install sd fix... What can i do for it ? (the stock application can do it)

Thank for your beautiful work.
[G3 Android Development] jojobans:
Go here for easy root[emoji5]

New Root Method for LG Devices lollipop

http://xdaforums.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772

And fix sd card
[G3 Android Development] Silver-Virus:
New root Methode for lollipop ! I love you guy !!!

Edit :

root ---- OK

sd fix --- OK

Picture in sd ---- OK

Thanks a lot !