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[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zander_:
I am using the recommended settings from above, nexus 6, 2017 pixel zsl HDR+, 97% etc.

If i set the HDR settings above 'high', i.e. very high or super high, when I take 2 pictures quickly one after the other I have found that the second picture doesnt get HDR processed and looks grainy. If I take 3 in a row the third picture is even worse - so for now I am limited to 'high' setting for HDR if I want to shoot with ZSL and more than 6 pictures a minute.

Any ideas why?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] directx1971:
gouda is used in the new pixel 2 portrait mode to differentiate the subject from background so the app can blur the background ,

it requires android oreo to operate some states that it needs additional hardware on pixel , h265 is a relatively new video format and it is the successor of the currently used h264

It takes half the size to produce the same quality of the h264 , the h265 hardware encoding supposed to be supported by our G6 processor but when i made a test app i couldn't access

it as it was blocked for some reason by the firmware , meaning that the function is there but when i call it it return an error , some people say it is blocked due to heating issues when

h265 hardware encoding is used.

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The ZSL mode is different from the full mode in that it continuously takes pictures even before you hit the capture button , when you press capture it takes the last 5-10 images (depending on the lighting)

Then it uses the Hexagon ISP chip inside the cell phone to process it , in order to produce the picture the app keeps all the images in memory , when you take another picture it will be added to this memory as well

If you stick with the default setting (as this is how pixel 2 originally works) you will be able to take 3 images in a raw and this is what google documents say they designed this function to be able to hold 3 image

Processing data ( 5-10 images x 3 plus the final resulting 3 images after processing) , because this app is modified it allows for taking more than 5-10 images in ZSL mode which is still possible but then you can't

Hold more than one image data in memory at the same time , you will have to wait until the app finishes the processing and clear the memory.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] andrexp31:
For Oreo Build,wich version of the cam i have to use?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sun90:
All versions works well.

It's the settings' that makes the difference.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] burk3y147:
Anyone got 4k video working in the latest build?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hadi99:
Btw to fix the camera lag, try enabling magisk hide and select the camera app. This fixed the lag for me.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Najner:
Hi again, below you can find my results - I know that's not a lot of pictures but I got my pixel for few hours only, maybe I will add some some more photos within few days.

Anyway - each photo has been taken two times on both phones - one with HDR "Auto" and one in "Enhanced" mode. First thing I noticed is that pixel is more snappy but also it often gives you "halo" effect. So far my thoughts are that V20 camera is better with taking still photos of landscapes or objects not moving (due to better sensor and more pixels). Pixel is doing much better in getting fast focus and shutter speed resulting in better picture when object is not perfectly still. Except that pixel feels very "cheap" in the hand in comparison to V20, I don't like it's build at all. It's a bit more snappy and fluid thou (whole system, not camera only).

V20 photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LiHkiEJUnNbLkCKF3

Pixel 2 photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XjuOd3QfK7uLlohx1
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Thanks a lot for taking your time and comparing both phones. Just to clarify you have tested the GCam port on V20 and Pixel 1 or 2, regular or XL?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Najner:
No prob mate. LG V20 (gcam version 5.1.018 on, android 7.0) vs Pixel 2 (small one, stock cam on android 8.1).

I still think V20 is a great deal comparing to Pixel 2 (overpriced).
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisokaly:
is there any fix for this camera creating its own folders in my gallery for each picture? not a deal breaker, but annoying...
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] railfan-eric:
anyone still having fast battery drain after using the Gcam even briefly? I took three pictures then my battery took a hit for the rest of the evening. the days i use my phone with Gcam the battery drains fast and other days when i don't use the gcam the battery lasts all day and evening. I don't use my phone to play games or be on it a long time on most days.

Is there a solution for high resolution panoramas? it still doesn't do high res panoramas.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kaleidosc0pe:
[MENTION=7445283]railfan-eric[/MENTION]

I think this is the backround process when Google Cam is calculating the best picture, mostly with HDR+ activated.

I recognize the same but the battery drain occurs only during the usage.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] remondz:
If anyone wants to use HDR+ with the front facing camera, try GCam5.1.016-Arnova8G2-V1.4beta.apk. The only models that work are 6P and 5X (photos taken with pixel models are blurry).
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] electrical potato:
Is the 5.1.018 still compatible with the g6? Ive read here that people are having issues with it. Can anyone clarify me?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Thanks a lot for posting this version. Just checked it and HDR+ works great in front camera. However, for some reason my pictures with front camera are mirrored - do you know how to fix this?

I used the following configuration:

Model: Nexus 6P

Config camera HDR+: Pixel 2017 Zsl Hdr+

HDR+ parameters: High

HDR+ quality of jpeg: 97%

Use ZSL option enabled (in Advanced)

The only missing option for this release is the Nexus 6 model (not 6P), which gives best color and details on our phones. Maybe if we all ask Arnova8G2 he'll bring back Nexus 6 for his releases.

EDIT:

Made a couple of tests in low light with HDR+ Enhanced enabled for front camera and must admit it makes a huge difference comparing to what LG camera does or even GCam without HDR. So for those of you how take a lot of selfie with front camera, this is the version you should use:)

Credits to @Arnova8G2 for making this possible and to @remondz for letting us know.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kaleidosc0pe:
[MENTION=6560856]electrical potato[/MENTION]

This is the best Version.

Model Nexus 6P / Config camera Pixel 2017 Zsl Hdr+
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
[MENTION=4321403]Kisakuku[/MENTION] would you be able to upload this version from the original 4pda thread: GC_5.1.014.171916386-41331791_only_model (post date: 19.12.17, 20:42)? It uses the default settings determined by the model. If it works fine on our G6, then it might be a good version for people who do not want to play around with the settings (hope there is Nexus 6 model).

EDIT:

It's terrible, not worth to try even. Nexus 6 model works fine (both rear and front camera), however other models (specifically pixels) either work incorrectly or crash.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] electrical potato:
what is the best version? That's just a configuration.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] remondz:
The pictures are not mirrored, they are already flipped.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Thanks for the link!

In case of flipped pictures, any way to change that?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] remondz:
I don't think there's an option for that... you'll have to use Snapseed or something else to flip them back, if you want them to be mirrored.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mefiboshet:
The front cam HDR is indeed great to have, so I really wanted to start using this version as my main cam.

Unfortunately, I'm getting a slight green tint on my photos (taken with rear cam) that makes everything look a bit sickly...

Also, 6P is leaving a bit too much chroma noise in for my taste.

I don't mind the luminance noise so much.

Currently using 'MGC_5.1.018_7.0+C2API_min_3a_AllinOne' as it's giving me better white balance.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
What settings are you using with 5.1.0.18?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mefiboshet:
Attached.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] lateralex:
Just tried this, and it force quit on me every time. Reverted back to v1.1 which at least is stable - although has its own issues.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jostian:
I assume then that the Google Camera app is using its own algorithms? The stock LG camera does well but has a little too much processing at times...
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] panda968:
Its sad the google camera dont have manual mode
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] pham_dang:
Quick question; the Google Pixel Phone doesn't have OIS in its camera, so basically the soft has to do a lot in order to provide a decent video without lags. I'm using LG G6 and of course it has OIS, pretty impressive video quality with stock camera app, however I do experience lags. I have had this GG pixel camera app on my phone and I really enjoy the photos. I just wonder when I'm using Pixel Camera to shoot video, will OIS on my camera be active or it just stands still and let the soft figure out everything
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jamorimpt:
Really don't use Google Camera for video. LG Camera does a better job with full manual controls.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nikaki:
Works like a charm on my Lg g6 32gb unrooted.No issues whatsoever ;)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] LeoRex:
Google camera uses an entirely different processing method... The difference is striking. HDR+ is, by a wide margin, the best photo processing method out there.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] patruns:
The last update in the Playstore is 7/28/17. I wrote this on 8/12/17. Are you referring to an app update or a database update from within the app?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jostian:
Just missing focus confirmation sound, and the shutter sound is horrid, still testing IQ but have the crop below, iso around a 1050 (no flash) G6 cam app left, google cam on the right. Still think the G6 cam has the edge (but the GCam shot may look a bit more natural?) here but need to compare daylight shots.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] pham_dang:
Of course if i'm recording something steady and still, I would definitely go for the stock LG camera. However, if you are shooting outdoors, u kinda have to move a lot to different spots and lighting conditions, and obviously u have to use auto mode cause nobody has time to constantly adjust their manual cameras. One thing that I also notice is that the video in auto mode (LG stock cam) tends to be oversaturated in strong lighting situations. However the GP camera does the job amazingly with great stablity and quality
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ObiDanKenobi:
I like the results of the Google Camera, but when panning there is some "skipping", do you guys experience that?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] GhostofRonin:
Database update from app , Live update
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] railfan-eric:
Make sure you pause Twilight or Lux if you have it. I ran into the problem the other day when side loading and forgot about it. Took me a bit to figure it out again. I don't know why it has to be this way.

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that's for sure!!!! :laugh:
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jostian:
ok have tried to compare, see crops, LG Camera on left GCam on right, am glad to see that with the last OS update LG have changed the processing harshness, much less now especially at higher iso's, (in the crop below the stock shot is at 1400 iso and the Gcam did it at 1000iso, the 1400 iso shot is quite excellent actually and way better than even iso 500 from before the last update).

I read that people had seen a change in processing with the last update, nice to see its a positive change. Ok, but back to the GCam vs G6 stock cam, in a nutshell the Gcam shots look a bit more natural but are not as sharp and are a bit dull, see the keys on the wooden box shot, the wood in the stock shot looks a bit unnatural, but again this is a big improvement from the before the last OS update, where processing was very harsh and everything looked like a water painting. much better from LG, so I think its for each to decide, I prefer (after the last firmware update, I'm on 10t open EU) the stock app, but if the Gcam app got tweaked more I do prefer more natural looking shots, but at present the shots are a bit dull and not really sharp. See crops below, GCam on right, both using the auto mode, focusing on the same point in the scene etc.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] nathdogg:
I found adding package installer to Lux's sleep list solves that problem.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] railfan-eric:
I can't remember if i tried that before. I do add my photo viewer and video player and other apps that i want to see in their proper colors in the sleep list. i switched from Lux to Twilight a great while back. I like it better. seems similar to adjust. Lux has a lot of settings and if you don't know what you're doing you won't get good results.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Doesn't seem to work on my Galaxy S7 Edge. I have the one with Snapdragon 820. Crashes when I start the app.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Would be great to have a focus confirmation beep and decent shutter sound, still doing more tests.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] AM Radio:
is this 1.1 or 2.2?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jostian:
1.1 am busy with 2.2 but things look similar with 2.2 but colours in low light are worse in 2.2
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jshames:
Theses settings give me a black screen

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After using this modded app for while, IMHO, I feel that it is has been more effort than its worth, at least for the G6. Yes, in certain situations and scenes, with certain settings it definitely gives better results with zoom in, than the native LG app. But it is very inconsistent and requires constant fiddling with configuration or deciding which app to use in various situations. When I compare MOST photos at

usual

size (not magnified), with most lighting situations, I think that the LG app gives an overall more pleasing look to the photo. Yes when you zoom in you see artifacts and such, but you don't really notice them at the usual size, and the sharpness and colors are pleasing. Unlike the gcam that blurs a lot if there's any movement of the subject or adds noise if the configuration isn't just right.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] spywalkers:
Can you upload some of sample from the front camera with this gcam? I read and watch from some reviews that g6 front camera is so bad, but I like its design. :)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mefiboshet:
I agree with this sentiment on some level.

It does require some effort and some trial and error to get GCam working as it should on the G6, but when it's set up and working properly, the results are noticeably superior to the LG cam (even at "usual" viewing sizes).

I guess this kind of effort is inevitably required for all modded and non-native apps, so I'm willing to put up with it in order to get better photos.

Also, the fact that we're all testing and sharing results as a community, means that things are moving in the right direction and hopefully at some stage, we will have a stable working setup that doesn't require all the testing and fiddling that it does now.

Until that happens, I will continue testing and updating with my conclusions and findings using multiple versions and setups.

P.S.

Latest (V11g) update has improved the LG cam considerably, but it's still lagging far behind GCam.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] jshames:
I think you stated it well.

Have you found settings that work with Gcam in all situations or do you have to change it depending on the lighting, movement, etc?

Certainly we all greatly appreciate the effort that you and others (and obviously the developer) put into trying to improve things. Keep up the good work. I will follow this thread and perhaps try again soon.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mefiboshet:
I'm not finding that changes are required for different situations.

Once a version+settings combo works in one situation, it tends to work in others.

What I'm trying to achieve now is such a setup that has the fewest compromises compared to the LG cam.

Such compromises may include focus accuracy/speed, white balance, noise reduction and sharpness.

My general impressions of GCam vs LG cam can be summarized like this:

LG cam will usually take an "OK" photo in most situations.

GCam will also take an "OK" photo in some situations, but in others, it will take an amazing one.

GCam only very rarely takes a photo that looks worse than LG cam.

This is why I'm putting in the work to find the absolute best GCam version+settings combo.

The last settings screenshot I posted is currently my favorite, but I guess it requires stock ROM in order to work properly.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mefiboshet:
Breaking news:

BSG just released a new fully automatic (no setup needed) version.

Just install and shoot!

Seems to work great on the G6.

Here it be: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_5.1.018_A7.0H_AllAuto.apk
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Which version is this exactly? Can't seem to find the file name on the list. Is this the first from the top?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mefiboshet:
Yes.

The link should take you directly to it.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Strange but for some reason it doesn't work for me: (

I mean I can't download it:)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mefiboshet:
Cleared cache and data?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Ok checked that version. Surpassingly now the Pixel settings work great and give proper colors on LG G6.

I think it's very worth to mention what this version is - here is the BSG comment:

I modified this version for my own use, but maybe someone will find it useful. There are no settings, I've set everything for my own taste. There is only Pixel HDR+ button which toggles between Nexus 6 config (if OFF) and Pixel config (if ON). Black_level is set to manual by default, HDR parameters are set to medium.

One thing to note, if you such on Pixel HDR option, the auto focus stops working after you set focus manually.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ArtZ:
Hi [MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION]

I have tried your version GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.2.apk on the LG-H870 and it's the best version of all. The only one which reduces the pink/reddish cast issue on low-light. I'm delighted.

I have tried previously about 15 different versions but your's is the best with no hesitation.

However, there's only just one thing that bothers me. Why have you changed the original name of the application? IMHO it's a mistake. Google's original name it's much better that 'GCMods5' for two reasons:

1) It's a Google App and even if you have modify it to use it with other smartphones, it's a lack of respect for the original developers.

2) It's much nicer to see the name of the application in the language used on the the phone. For instance, when you install Google Cam on a French phone, the name you can see it's "Appareil photo". Yes, Google Camera APK is localized. CGMods5 means nothing.

Maybe, after my comments, you'll consider to restore Google original's name in the next version. In any case, thank you for your work. I do appreciate it.

Best regards,

ArtZ
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] UKseagull:
Should this also work with the front facing camera? It force closes for me when I try it.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Just checked the front facing camera with and without flash. It works fine, with both Nexus 6 (Pixel HDR+ is off) and Pixel (Pixel HDR+ is on) settings.

However it doesn't have HDR on front facing camera like Arnova8G2's mod.

Have you cleared the data and cache?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] UKseagull:
I cleared data and cache. It seems to crash when I have the HDR+RAW+JPEG enabled in experimental.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Same for me. Crashes with HDR+RAW+JPEG enabled.

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@ArtZ, does this version have HDR+ for front camera?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ArtZ:
Front camera quality is very close to the original LG camera apk. However, I've noticed with this apk front camera performs in wide angle mode only. That means the optics built-in are wide angle. The LG "normal mode" uses a zoom while LG "wide mode" is the natif mode.

To be honest, I don't care about front cameras. I never use them (hate selfies and video calls).

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Thank you !

I've just tested this version on low light conditions. Pictures are slightly cleaner with GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.2.apk, WB is also more accurate and pictures are a bit brighter. However, on BSG latest version, the pink/reddish issue is better resolved. Arnova8G2 it was the best version I have tested until I installed this one. Detail is also better on BSG but noise ('grain') is just a bit higher.

With BSG version, don't forget to disa

Difficult to make a choice between both versions.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] UKseagull:
I wouldn't normally use the front camera either, but this evening I needed to and that's when I noticed the crash.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ArtZ:
Thank you !

I've just tested this new version on low light conditions. Here are the results:

1) Pictures are slightly cleaner with GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.2.apk, WB is also more accurate and pictures are a bit brighter.

2) However, on BSG latest version, the pink/reddish issue is better resolved. Arnova8G2 it was the best version I have tested until I tested this one.

3) Detail is also better on BSG but noise ('grain') is just a bit higher.

4) With BSG version, don't forget to disable on Developer Settings 'camera.af.debug.show' and enable 'camera.faceboxes'.

5) Enabling the option 'Pixel auto HDR+' will help to take the picture with almost no lag. With option 'Pixel auto HDR+' set to Disable, there's a lag between the moment you press the shutter and the shutter release. With the LG-H870, there's not quality difference having this option 'Enabled' or 'Disabled'.

Difficult to make a choice between both versions.

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No crashes for me. I've not tested it a lot (about 20 times) with this version and it has never crashed. I keep my fingers crossed ;)

I'm testing now the newest BSG version on rear camera. I think I'm going to adopt it. Slightly more noise on low light and Auto WB is not so good (°K values are higher -warmer) but more picture resolution and more natural colors.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] railfan-eric:
I just took some pictures of some clothes i want at walmart and after 4 pictures it took 20 secs to reload to let me take another. then i closed the camera out and turned the screen off. then i get home 20 mins later and the phone is so laggy it takes several seconds to switch between text messages or back out of a text message. the phone was real hot and the GSAM battery app shows a constant drain since i used the camera till the time i got home. i guess i will have to just not use the Gcam anymore. this phone sucks. I'm going to have to reboot the phone now it's so slow and laggy. it was perfectly fine until i started using the Gcam to take pictures earlier.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mohsen_alinezhad:
Can anyone send gcam 5.1.014. V1.5f??
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
You can download it from here: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/