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[ZenFone 2 Themes and Apps] dreckneck:
Having a camera sensor connected indirectly to the main processor is common on smartphones (especially in older low-res front cameras). Zenfone 2's stock camera uses Android's plain old Camera API, plus some asus/intel specific camera parameters. Simplifying a little bit, the kernel connects to the m10mo ISP (that runs a proprietary firmware) and then the kernel sends view-finder/capture/exposure/zoom/focus commands to m10mo.

PS: Apparently even the old Galaxy S4 (!) uses the same m10mo ISP as the Zenfone Zoom.

Zenfone 2's kernel uses an older m10mo driver, and the Zen2 ROMs may have out of date firmware files or missing libraries. The lack of custom ROMs for Z00X is probably related to the Zen Zoom's (un)popularity. Maybe it's possible to create a custom ROM that works in both phones mmmm
[ZenFone 2 Themes and Apps] LSS4181:
Thanks for clarifying.

As for custom ROMs for Z00X, apparently BORETS made a stock-based ROM that could be used on both ZF2(Z00A) and ZF Zoom(Z00X), plus that for Z00X, a flashable zip containing Z00X-specific blobs is needed. Regarding the flashable zip, from what I checked after diffing with the original BORETS ROM file, the files that are actually different are fw_bcmdhd (wifi, off-topic), camera profiles (some refresh rate differences), psh.bin (the ze550ml, ze551ml, zx551ml ones are all different, not entirely sure the details), and some Z00X-only firmware (consists of FW_INFO.bin, IO3730_fw.bin, M10MO.bin & M10MO_DIT.bin with version file saying f260-17600, and cac.bin, mainly the m10mo-related ones that are not present in original plus some others). Although build.prop files differ, there were nothing camera-specific among the differences (mainly cosmetic ones such as device names), and there are those new permission files (asus.hardware.longpress.camera, asus.software.project.ZX551ML) that appear to be stock-specific.

Maybe I need to do a diff with official stock images of both phones to see if there are more related files that are different between the two phones, but as of now, it does appear Z00X has some additional m10mo-specific stuffs that aren't present in Z00A. Unfortunately, I still was not able to get other camera functionality working with Z00X on top of Z00A custom ROMs even after substituting those specific blobs with Z00X ones, so probably additional (maybe build-time) configurations or files are needed.
[ZenFone 2 Themes and Apps] dreckneck:
Bacon Camera appears to be using YUV frames to generate BMP files (it should be getting the yuv frames using the same undocumented camera API that Raw Dumper uses). I once implemented the YUV -> PNG conversion in Raw Dumper, however it was taking a loooooong time to perform the YUV -> RGB -> PNG conversion on a 13mpix image. From my tests, a JPG picture with 95% quality should have a similar quality compared to BMP. Note: YUV images are NOT LOSSLESS, they don't suffer from JPG compression artifacts, BUT they are still lossy (due to the RAW->YUV conversion) and contain only half of the color information from the original RAW pictures. The colors of the BMP images should be virtually identical to the JPG ones.

Google camera uses normal camera2 api to capture raw pictures, while Raw Dumper uses a couple of dirty hacks around the camera1 api, so Google Cam simply *doesn't know* how to take raw pics on this device.

Which Google Camera HDR+ camera version did you use?
[ZenFone 2 Themes and Apps] Me_Zaid:
So YUV is not ideal and not much of a gain... I made a comparison between the JPEG (with a quality of 100, taken with the same app) and the BMP, and indeed, there doesn't seem to be any difference apart from MBs of space wasted. But still, it's much better than Asus' Pixel Crapster!

It was naive of me to presume that a modded version of Google Camera would be able to capture any RAW image. When you use an app, the hardware is solicited exclusively by the kernels created by the manufacturer I suppose... unless you root it and put whatever kernel you want there instead. If apps had access to the RAW stream of data from the sensors, the problem would have been solved until now, right? I don't remember exactly what version I used; I uninstalled it because it was practically useless. It was MGC_3.2.045_FINAL_3.4, (...)final_2.2, (...)2.7.010_4.4+C2API_v2, GC_3.2_Android-6.0+_arm-arm64_C2API_v2 or GC_3.1.021_6.0H... one of these. I tweaked a lot from the "B-S-G" settings to make it work (burp regular JPEGs) and I had to set the video resolution to 720p... otherwise it wouldn't work.

Also, there is this Camera2 API thing, that has different levels, and RAW is supported only on a "Level_3". If you have the "Legacy" level, is there a way to change and get a "Level_3"? Or even so, it would be useless, because a kernel is needed to decode the RAW data? Or maybe the level itself is dependent on the manufacturer's kernel, which would mean that Camera2 API is useless here anyway.

On a side note and theoretically, the ISP's firmware is part of the device's firmware or it's stored in a different chip that cannot be modified unless you disassemble the phone and use specialized hardware tools to program it? Samsung Galaxy S4 uses the M10MO ISP too, and it CAN capture slow motion videos (720p@120fps to be more precise). Using the S4's source code, we might be able to make slow motion recording possible here too, but I guess it would need to be adapted for the Intel SoC.

Lots of thanks for taking your time and keep hacking these careless bastards! You're doing a great job!
[ZenFone 2 Themes and Apps] dreckneck:
It would require creating a massive library shim for Camera2 around Camera1 + hacks, but I really don't know how to do it.

It depends of the ROM configuration/structure, I guess, not so much the kernel.

I think that only proper drivers would be needed.

Actually, S4's source code *could* help us, however I don't know if the slo-mo code is proprietary or not
[ZenFone 2 Themes and Apps] Bios_Terminator:
Hello,

i might be a bit late, but I think i have found a solution for that problem.

I got the same problem on DotOS 1.2.

I solved it by use TWRP's chmod 755 feature, to change the file's permissions.

Probably it also works on shell.

After a reboot it worked for me.
[ZenFone 2 Themes and Apps] dreckneck:
Thanks for sharing, this may be useful to other people.

Some news: the project is not dead!

I'm currently working on saving RAW and JPEG pictures at the same time. The JPEG picture will be processed directly from the RAW data using the GPU (plus a lot of math and color theory).

I love GPU programming because even when your code doesn't work, you still get some artsy glitch :cool:

(Maybe I will create a collection of Instagram-like filters from my non-functional code... :silly: )
[BlackBerry KEYone Questions & Answers] bukithd:
Looking at the LTE bands, it seems to have the main ones needed for Verizon service. I don't want to buy the CDMA version in case I need to switch in the near future.
[BlackBerry KEYone Questions & Answers] MedicStuder:
No. Bands may be the same but the radios in the device are different.
[BlackBerry KEYone Questions & Answers] JMillion:
Yeah the one I been using the past month only worked with GSM sims. I been using a T-Mobile sim
[BlackBerry KEYone Questions & Answers] jcrutchvt10:
It does "work" for LTE and data. You will have issues with voice calls though since VOLTE is packaged as part of Verizon's Advanced calling. If you HAVE to use it, set up a google voice or SIP account to forward to your Verizon number. That being said, wait for the CDMA version to be available to have full functionality.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] satish.yarramsetti:
Hi, I feel stock is fluid when compared to LOS. I am not satisfied with music and camera with LOS. I would like to switch back to Stock. Please help below.

1. What are the things needed.

2. does stock ROM works on Universal Bootloader and Modem for Android N?

3. Can I flash A2017U Updates on A2017 when using A2017 Boot and Modem.

Note:- I have successfully used A2017U rom on A2017 earlier.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Smedslund:
Have you even tried to search before you post this? I'm very shure you will find everything you need.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] satish.yarramsetti:
Yeah yeah, i have found.

Curious to know does stock works on los modem and bootloader. This one i couldn't find.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] h0LLe:
could you please provide a link with the proper instructions?

this forum with alle the different variants is so confusing ...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] QuantumFluxx:
https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/rom-guide-updates-to-stock-files-via-t3469484

As part of the flash process, you will flash the 'BootStack'. This includes modem and bootloader.

As far as I know, A2017U software is compatible with A2017, but the 'BootStack'

is not.

Flash the appropriate 'BootStack' for your device.

I installed A2017 on my A2017U for curiosities sake and had no problems. I don't see why you couldn't do the reverse.

Feel free to post any further questions. ;)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] satish.yarramsetti:
Bro that boot stack file qas removed from cloud. Please share of you have (A2017 Bootstack)
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] QuantumFluxx:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767125769 should be what you're looking for.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] satish.yarramsetti:
Thanks Man. Its B9.. one last question.. which is latest? B9 , B10 or B13.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] satish.yarramsetti:
it is of A2017G

It is related to A2017G but no A2017.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] QuantumFluxx:
The most recent information I see seems to indicate that B13 is the latest, but a mention of further OTAs is made, which may or may not be B16.

B16 Information: https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/help/update-chinese-axon-7-a2017-b16-nougat-t3608262

Here are B10 BootStacks for the A2017. I would use them for now and get newer ones from OTAs or when they otherwise become available.

You have my apologies for posting the wrong link. I'm really low on sleep at the moment and I spent most of my day driving before replying. Kind of running on auto-pilot, lol.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] satish.yarramsetti:
No Mirrors Found for that link

No Problem and thanks for your help. But the link ( B10 Bootstack), there are no mirrors for that and i am checking from past two days.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] QuantumFluxx:
I see what you mean.

https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/axon-7-chinese-stock-roms-t3436817 seems to be the best resource I can find to d/l the stock firmware for the A2017. This should contain the bootstacks. I'm downloading now with 10 minutes left. Several users requested the bootstacks from the thread I linked you to and have yet to receive any response. :confused:
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] satish.yarramsetti:
I am also downloading full rom but people say to flash boot stack and rom seperately :S
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] QuantumFluxx:
If you're already on N, you could try flashing https://xdaforums.com/axon-7/how-to/a2017-nougat-twrp-flashable-djkuz-t3571714

Worst-case, the device doesn't boot, and you can reboot to TWRP and reinstall LOS. Note the verity ZIP, which prevents the stock ROM from reinstalling the stock recovery on the first boot.

I do have the download and it does seem to contain the bootstacks. Let me know what you want to do.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] merkourio:
Hello everyone!

I have just recently installed TWRP recovery on my L-09 and attempted to install OpenKirin's RROS from around here. Although the installation seemed to work fine at first, the device was stuck on the roms bootanimation. As such, I did what I would always do in this case, and try to recover my backup that I made through TWRP. Unfortunately though, that dos not boot up either.

Since then I have spent literal hours trying to find a way to make the phone boot , including trying to flash Moonlight and Magic Rainbow to no avail. I tried everything, flashing back to stock recovery, or the inbuilt erecovery or however it is call, nothing works. I have also tried to flash with the dload method, the installation fails with the file I found.

TWRP still seems to work, as does Fastboot mode and everything, so I have a feeling the situation should be salvagable.

Anyone with any better ideas? I have spent sooo long on this and I am on the end of my sanity :(

Thanks in advance!

Ok, Update: I have found an image that seemed to work with the dload method, but it is still stuck on the "Your device is booting now" screen..
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Kailash Choudhary:
Hi friends, I'm facing a very annoying issue after factory resetting my OP3(Indian variant) few days back. I'm not able to download any app from the Play Store. It shows "downloading" but no download actually happens. Both of my SIMs are on roaming network. But when I connect to a wifi network or change sim card(non-roaming) only then Play Store works fine. This issue wasn't there before the factory reset.

I did following​ methods to solve this but nothing worked:-

1. Cleared cache partition through recovery.

2. Cleared data and cache of PlayStore and Play Services app.

3. Updated Google Play Services app.

If anyone have any idea how to solve this issue then plz lemme know. TIA.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Kailash Choudhary:
Waiting for a reply
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] whitieiii:
The Samsung S7 Active is currently my choice on the best phone out there but I can not stand all the Samsung and ATT apps and themes/skins they put on the phone is there a way to uninstall or permanently delete them from the phone? I don't want them disabled I want them completely removed off of the phone..... I'd love to have the most vanilla Android possible as doing this will not only speed up the phone but should help with battery life and storage not having them on the phone...

any help would be nice
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Anhduc.911308:
There is NO root at this time for S7A Nougat. But you can go back to Marshmallow and root it, so you can get rid of that boatware.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] whitieiii:
I haven't used 7.0 and I don't think I like it yet so I'm still on 6.0 but how would I make android more vanilla? There a Guide for the S7A to root it and permanently delete and uninstall all the Samsung themes/skins and ATT stuff?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] KGB7:
Yes. Look at the forum.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] NeedUnusedName:
I'm going to be buying the black s8 very soon and am incredibly excited. I have decided on the crashguard bumper to protect it, but really want to put a skin on the back of the phone. I can't decide what skin I think would look the nicest. What do you guys think would look best?

I'm quite partial to dbrand skins, but if there's another brand that you recommend I'm open to that as well
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] deeje00:
Ghost armor and skinomi generally have nice options
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Devicus:
I just received my Honeycomb Skin by Slickwraps. It's amazing! I had the black dbrand skin but I found it slippery. The pattern on the Slickwraps skin adds a lot of grip when the crashguard is off. Highly recommended!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] peterson65:
did anyone ever make a cooked wm5 rom for the hermes? or only wm6
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mrvanx:
only WM6,

dont bother with WM5, outdated drivers etc..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] FileFixer:
Good question... hmmm... I hope so there WM5 is lowest cpu usage then WM6. Low size Rom and low startup process respond a better speed... I think so...?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mrvanx:
Flash a WM5 ROM, THEN flash pandora naked.

...you'l see which is the fastest ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Seif.Kemo:
i have been using a custom rom that someone have mad for grand prime .. it was ported from galaxy on7 5.1.1 and there is a bug that when i play any online video in (youtube,facebook,messanger facebook, etc....) it stutter for about 5 seconds every time i press a specific minute in the video and then after 5 second the video work normally until i skip any part in the video ..

Note: only the video that stutter but the audio works well while the video is stuttering
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prashantp01:
Take a adb logs and try to fix it?
[Intercept General] razes:
I have Samsung Intercept from Sprint with Android 2.1, locked. Tried to root it with SuperOneClick 2.3.3. It seems device is rooted (it is not failed during the rooting, and Root Checker shows phone is rooted). SuperUser was installed.

su in /system/xbin

remounting system with read only access

I used simple Root and not Shell Root. I installed Titanium Backup but was unable to start it. I've got the following error:

Could not acquire root privileges. This app will not work. Verify rom is rooted. Attempt was made using /system/xbin/su command.

In Titanium: Root access failed.

So, it seems I'm able to install non-market app but unable to run it, because SU failed to recognize it.

How to root this phone in a right way? Should I unroot it and make Shell Root? Will this unlocked the bootloader? Would this affect the wifi and other phone functions? If the system was mounted with read access only how to get write access rights?

Thank you for your suggestions
[Intercept General] razes:
I was able to apply temporary root by InterceptRoot software. Unfortunately, permanent root on my device doesn't work.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abdulmuhaiminkp:
Hy GuYs my huweai y221-u22 break while installing cynogenmod and i try to flash stock rom but pc successfully installing my phone but spflash tool not decting my phone

In my phone ias geting TWRP but in way to install custom rom TWRP tells two ressan one is 'cant mount cust pack'

and secont is error esporting update binary in zip

Guys plzz tell me a way to open my phone in any :confused:way
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prashantp01:
Install drivers of your mobile to pc and then launch the tool:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abdulmuhaiminkp:
But I have install drivers and PC is decting my phone successful
[E 2015 Accessories] jasonpecaskie:
Just bought a new Moto E from Best Buy Canada for $54 online, was picking up some accessories and decided to give these camera lens protectors a shot.

I really can't stand it when the plastic camera lens covers get scratched, so I think this is an awesome idea! Plus I'm really impressed with how perfectly the protectors fit on the Moto E, I can hardly tell it's there!

You can see my review with pic in the link. Originally these were for the LG G5, but they fit the Moto E just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tanipat:
I just got my S8+ SM-G9550 (Hongkong Snap835 Ram6GB) and will use it in Thailand but i am now concern about using VOLTE and VOWIFI in Thailand which SM-G955FD sold in Thailand support it definitely. So i would want to know whether i will be able to simply flash Thailand FW via odin is possible. Or is it another possible way to change CSC? I still do not understand much if i change just CSC it will impact on able to enable VOLTE and VOWIFI? If yes then is there anyway to flash CSC only and without root? Thanks a lot for your support
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] meowone:
FD variant is Exynos, so the rom is not interchangeable. To change CSC, most likely you will need root.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tanipat:
Thank you for your answer, seems no hope. one thing keep me out from root is i cannot use knox which is very useful for me. I guess i have to try to find the way in case it has the way out TT
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] badrsj:
Where are you located?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] hechon:
i have similar problem. i bought SM-G9550 6gb/128gb from Hong Kong and trying to use it in US. This phone has Snapdragon so i thought i could just flash one of the G955U ROMs but so far no success. I wonder if it's becauase of the different memory size? any idea or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. i tried G955U (USA) and G955U(T-Mobile) so far without success.

Also, Samsung Pay - HK has Samsung Pay, but it doesn't connect to the server (my guess probably only works in HK?) so i downloaded the framework and pay app apks from a site but now it says i need to have a SIM from Korea?!

-hechon
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] S2_Was_My_First_Love:
Could you please elaborate? I am also looking into buying a Galaxy S8+ and although currently living in Belgium I will also permanently move into Thailand from September on. I definitely wish to have Coral Blue version and since both official resellers both in Belgium as Thailand only sell the black, silver and violet grey options I am forced to look elsewhere and that is how I came across the G955FD (korea, australie, ...) with Exynos and less build-in storage and RAM or the G9555 (Hong Kong, China).

When I look for an online compare they are exactly the same so could you please point out what you think is different and where you got that from?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ttiburst:
Hello i am not a specialist and i also buy a sm-g9550 from hong kong.

I have same kind of problem leaving in china i want to have both google and samsung pay.

So i keep my s7edge and start to do some try.

I did not solve all but flashing the cellphone you can easily change the rom and chc ....

But to do you should use the 4 files versions of the desired rom

I advice you to get your actual rom in case you need to come back and the new one you want to install

After you use odin last version

If the rom has not the same mapping you should specify the .pit file

To get the .pit file you can extract it from the chc file using 7zip

I was able on my s7 easily to move from a hong kong rom to a chinese rom.

That does not solve my issue but could solve yours.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ttiburst:
Sorry after trying flash my s7 i tried on my s8+ sm-g9550

But does not work

I tried to move from tgy to chn rom

Seems it is blocked by ???

i dont know what

If someone could help
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] YarsOK:
Hi I am not sure but try to flash G955U1 on your SM-G9550. This firmware is for unlocked US phones.

---------- Post added at 01:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:16 PM ----------

Does anyone know if I can flash G9550 firmware on to my unlocked SM-G955U ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ШаMAN:
всем привет. после неудачной прошивки телефон больше не включается вообще(g9550). подскажите как его оживить. в рекавери не заходит в режим загрузика не заходит. может есть у кого способ востановления. спасибо.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Dant8:
In your opinion what's the best S8 case? :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] runtime_Err0r:
I love IMAK cases, the cowboy versions!

Enviado desde mi SM-G950F mediante Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] levjaskulski:
I am somewhat disappointed by the fuss around the Mophie Juice Pack. I was thinking of purchasing it and got to the site and saw the Coming Soon icon. So I have to pre-order or what. Then I came across the I-blades S8 modular case. It is the same price and if I am waiting I would wait for this. It adds 64GB micro-SD, plus capabilities of attaching additional modules. Looks good, doesn't add bulk when it's not charging. Nice :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Hullie NL:
today i got the Pitaka amarid phone case and have to say its wonderfull. very strong, ultra thin, fits perfect, grip is also good. almost like there is no case on.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] dragunbayne:
Mine is awesome! The car mount is perfect too.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] forsaken82:
Uag monarch!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] neotekz:
That's a really nice case but pretty expensive for a slim style case.