yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] ptzink:
I don't think those builds have RAW support though (Arnova's RAW support isn't working on the 5.3.x builds either though).
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] meilbox:
arnova's 8.2 works good...

Wysłane z mojego PH-1 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] kizer2469:
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-night-sight-xiaomi-mi-5-essential-phone/
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Admiral2145:
Gone...
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] ruznik:
Any updates??

My primary camera portrait is not working properly and there are some glitch in other options , the nightlight option is awesome
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Thebear j koss:
Works fine.

Sent from my PH-1 using Thebear Blue XDA Labs
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Admiral2145:
That was 3 days ago... Obviously it's working now.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Thebear j koss:
Obviously? Why would that be obvious? I would think it wasn't working, nowhere does it say it was fixed.

Sent from my PH-1 using Thebear Blue XDA Labs
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Admiral2145:
Worked four me when I tried it the following day sir...
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Thebear j koss:
But you didn't post that. Lol. You only posted it wasn't working, therefore leaving users after to think it was broken.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] ruznik:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

I got a minor update its not crashing when the picture is open through camera app now :cyclops:
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Phil9876:
S9 red-green circles

sorry, wrong thread
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] vigos:
Which version fixes that issue? I'm using GoogleCamera_6.1.021.220943556 that works great other than that
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] tqwzUX6fn39GZMEzSnDF:
Which settings make sense for PH-1?

Any of these? https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78567082&postcount=1038
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Samrath:
I just got the Essential Phone and looking for the best version of GCam port for this phone. There's so many versions out there and they kinda confuse me. I'd prefer the one with everything working.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] magazin kamen:
Eny good configuration for gcam?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] fahrul:
Anyone using ported gcam with smartwatches?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] avd:
Sometimes I take a photo and it doesn't save
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] IronRoo:
Updated

Arnova's Advanced 1.7: Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.7.190716.1800.apk (Arnova8G2, 2019-07-16,)

and

Arnova's 6.2.030 v2.2: Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_V2.2.190716.1800-Final.apk (Arnova8G2, 2019-07-16,

https://xdaforums.com/apps/google-camera-mods/app-arnovas-google-camera-port-t3862448/post79911146
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] ptzink:
The 6.2.030 v2.2 update is not working for me. I get a black screen in Camera mode. I am on Android P (latest security patch).
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] IronRoo:
Reboot your phone.

I did s quick test, everything seems to be working, think HDR is quicker now. (I'm also on latest stock (& unrooted))
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] ptzink:
Yeah, unfortunately I tried that already. Oddly enough, video, panorama, and lens blur display an image on the screen. Not sure what's up. I am stock rooted with Magisk and the "Make your own GCam" Magisk Module from aer0zer0 installed.

Edit: I tried disabling the Magisk Module and rebooting. That did not work.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Caltinpla:
No issues here. I'm on stock OB14 unrooted
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] usafle:
First off, appreciate the "heads up" on the new update. Thanks for keeping all of us informed.

I took at look at How to import settings web page that the DEV has posted. Are you using the Essential PH1 XML files with your camera app?

I took a look at my internal storage and I don't have a "GCAM" folder anywhere on my device...

Annnnndd it helps to READ the information: "This folder needs to be created manually using a file manager"
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] kpirnie:
essential xml files???
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] usafle:
Did you bother to click on the link I highlighted in my OP?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] kpirnie:
http://prntscr.com/ogxrgx ?

yup
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] usafle:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/configs-arnova-01/
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] IronRoo:
So I may not have updated correctly, first time to up date gcam (sorry), I did a "dirty" update, just installed the new cam without uninstalling the previous version. Everything seemed good, hdr seemed faster. But then I noticed I had two gcam in settings>apps so I deleted old one, then I got the black/blank screen in camera & portrait modes.

I was able to fix the black screen by going to settings>about>advanced. After turning on advanced option the gcam app automatically restarted & then everything was working correctly.

PS. Yes, I'd set up config files with previous build, so the folder was there with the correct essential config files (though this file only works with v1.4 to 1.7 not the 2.2 ver I currently use)

Apologies if I caused confusion
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] usafle:
No confusion at all. Strange, I did a dirty install and I only have one GCam in my apps list. Wonder why that happened for you?

This is the first time I'm using the config file on it so that was a good find. Not sure what the difference is or if it's better than without the config files.... but it's still cool that it's there. lol

Hopefully this fixes my "can't take a picture while in Hangouts" problem. Launch Hangouts, go to send someone a picture, click the picture Icon in the app, camera loads, press shutter, nothing happens"
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] duy_ng:
Does anyone have a good version for Android 10 on the essential phone? The version I had stopped working after I updated to Android 10.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] kt-Froggy:
Check the recent messages in the other GCam mod thread:

https://xdaforums.com/essential-phone/themes/custom-gcam-settings-using-tolyans-build-t3829476

There are some options that work.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Barracuda79:
The versions of Parrot43 are working very well
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Caltinpla:
Yes, indeed. Thank you!
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] ptzink:
Does focus tracking work for you?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Caltinpla:
I don't use it so I don't know, sorry!
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] LineArc:
I know it is a odd ask but can we get gcam for the monochrome lens coz I think B&W gcam would bring special angle to the camera photography of our beloved essential phone.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] bill_mcgonigle:
I should have read this first! After trying /many/ ports I'm using:

Parrot043: MGC_7.6.008_Parrot043_V7.apk

Download MGC_7.6.008_Parrot043_V7.apk by Parrot043.

www.celsoazevedo.com

and everything is stable with all the major functions working correctly. After using a GCam port from a couple years back, it's like using a whole new camera. Nice indoor low-light shots even without Night Mode. I don't know what kind of magic they're doing in software but it's the first time I'm not hating on the PH-1 camera.

I have the aux cameras module installed but I don't know if it's needed. Depth works on Portrait without panning, though. I haven't tried the AR kit yet.

Much kudos to Parrot43.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Barracuda79:
he now only posts his versions via his Telegram channel. I have installed version 8.2.204 and I am thrilled.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] fr0styx:
would you mind sharing hus telegram channel?

Tried celsoacevedo website and the link to the telegram “parrot_root” says not found
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Barracuda79:
Модификации Google Камеры от Parrot043

Opened & took a picture	▫️Автор: @modern_parrot	▫️Обсуждение: @googlecamera_chat	▫️Пожертвование: @googlecamera_donate

t.me
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] fr0styx:
Thank you!!! Now if i could just figure out how to enable the monochrome sensor... I saw somewhere that there was some sort of magisk module that can enable an "Alternate cam" option there. Anyone have any idea?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Baris99:
Hi, what is the best working mod for Redmi Pro (IMX 258)?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] king23adrianc:
does anyone get slow-mo working?

I get force stopped every time.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] johnny8910:
3.8c is giving great results for me to.

Thanks for this great camera mod, it really does make the PH-1 a great phone now ?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 4.4.020 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v4.0 All-in-One Full Manual, no HDR+ on first launch

Download

Changelog:

Modded v4.0 All-in-One Full Manual to start with HDR+ disabled on first launch in order to avoid FCs on incompatible devices / ROMs

If the app FCs after selecting model (libraries) / camera module with HDR+, simply restart the app without clearing data
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] bill3508:
Someone try this. Use the latest 4.4.020, change model to Nexus 6p, then use the photo settings from 38.c. Getting very good results with this.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] daverup:
Just to confirm, by 38.c you are using the settings posted by [MENTION=2832987]Haloruler64[/MENTION] in post #53?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] daverup:
My testing seems to show fairly good results.

As posted earlier in this thread, Front Camera FC unless changed from LIMITED to FULL.

Slow Motion also FC.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] bill3508:
Post 51. 3.8c for photo settings. Model to 6p . Confirm those above errors.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] bill3508:
Same settings.

Low light.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] elkay:
Is it just me, or do most other people also find shots taken, even with the Google camera, have a bit of a blue push? Not major, but just enough that when you compare your picture taken vs live environment, you can tell the difference? I even pulled my pics to my laptop with calibrated OLED and still see it.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] bill3508:
Mine seems very color accurate with the settings I'm using.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Elias_grodin:
Hi all, thanks for this thread. I am thinking to buy the Essential Phone from Hong Kong. I just would like to know how the camera in this phone (with GCAM or the Essential Camera app) would compare to that in Nexus 6P where I am coming from in terms of photography. I am very impressed with the overall performance of the camera in Nexus 6P especially the low light photography. Many thanks in advance.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] bmg1001:
I came from a 6P too. Low-light shots might be somewhat disappointing compared to the 6P but shots in bright daylight and such are decently good with the Google Camera port. I don't miss my 6P's camera as much as I thought, but you will still notice the small differences in detail and sharpness.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] gqukyo:
People can disagree all they want but let's be honest, no software tweaks or hacks will get the phone to even 2016 flagship level photos and performance. They can definitely improve it but it'll never attain flagship level. This is not the phone to buy if you care a lot about photography (smartphone photography anyways).
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] elkay:
Try turning on HDR for low light shots. With both stock and gcam, for lack of a better term, it's like "night and day" difference. Without HDR there is a lot of grain, but the HDR all but eliminates it.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] bmg1001:
HDR does eliminate all the graininess that comes with low-light shots, but the Essential doesn't pick up as much detail in the darker spots as the Nexus 6P does.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] bill3508:
Another pic from a few minutes ago.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.011 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64

Download

Changelog:

Set libraries to Pixel 2 XL, all other settings to Nexus 6

Use HDR+ On mode if HDR+ Auto mode doesn't work
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] xphyle1971:
Respectfully, I think this upload is nuked. This appears to be a non-modded apk of the normal google camera app. In settings there are no options to change ANY libraries as in previous versions. Further, I can't take any pictures at all as the shutter button doesn't work.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.011 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 TEST 1

Download

Changelog:

Added the ability to select model (libraries) and camera config

Activated hidden settings items

HDR+ Auto works on Nexus Experimental 2016 Tuning camera config
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] azndan2:
Sir, thanks for your upload. After I installed this I haven't been able to use my back camera (Black screen only =
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kisakuku:
New version of Google Camera means that the entire port has to be redone. The app is modded, the changelog is in the same post.

Previous port version was for previous Google Camera version.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.0.009 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64

Download

Changelog:

Model (libraries) is set to Pixel 2 XL, all other settings are set to Nexus 6, not changeable by user

Use HDR+ On mode if HDR+ Auto mode doesn't work
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] mtoomey79:
Updated from a previous version of this and now the shutter doesn't work for the rear camera. Neither the on-screen button nor the volume keys.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] emann56:
Seems to be working when you have HDR + enhanced on.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] xphyle1971:
Same. I reverted back to fully working version 4.x
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.011 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 TEST 2

Download

Changelog:

Increased resolution of HDR+ photos

Fixed autofocus in video mode

Increased JPEG quality

Note: Use Nexus 6P model (libraries) setting for most accurate color reproduction

B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 4.4.020 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v4.0 All-in-One Full Manual, increased HDR+ resolution

Download

Changelog:

Increased resolution of HDR+ photos
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.011 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 TEST 3

Download

Changelog:

Limited the increase in resolution of HDR+ photos to the largest 4:3 photo size, reverted other sizes (smaller 4:3 photo sizes and all other ratios) to regular resolution

B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 4.4.020 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v4.0 All-in-One Full Manual, increased HDR+ resolution v2

Download

Changelog:

Limited the increase in resolution of HDR+ photos to the largest 4:3 photo size, reverted other sizes (smaller 4:3 photo sizes and all other ratios) to regular resolution
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] azndan2:
4.4 working with no issues. Haven't tried 5.0 yet.

BIG thanks to kisakiku for providing us with this port!
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] TheDethEgineer:
what is the difference between 4.4 and 5.1?

EDIT: Upgraded to the latest 4.4 version and front camera crashes
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.011 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v1.0 All-in-One Full Manual

Download

Changelog:

Added back HDR+ parameters from Google Camera 4.4.020 v4.0 All-in-One Full Manual (buffers size, total imagereader image count, HDR+ burst frame count, etc.) as a single setting ranging from Medium to Super High

Default HDR+ parameters setting for each camera config is now listed in the camera config name

Removed some camera configs, the four remaining ones are:

Nexus

Nexus with Smart Burst

Pixel Tuning

Pixel

New settings take effect after application is restarted

Must clear data / cache after installation and if the app force closes
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] gk1984:
Haven't tried it yet but I'd imagine 5.1 is the port from Pixel 2 whereas 4.4 is Pixel 1
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] johnny8910:
I'm getting some very good results on the latest release.

See my settings below for those interested?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] RoccoN4:
Are you using 5.1?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] kleptonez:
Yea that looks like the 5.1 setting page. Doesn't seem to work properly for me. Photos that are taken become recognized as burst. Apart from that the output of the photo seems decent!
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] johnny8910:
Yes, 5.1
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.014 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v1.0 All-in-One Full Manual

Download

Changelog:

Ported all changes from Google Camera 5.1.011 v1.0 All-in-One Full Manual to Google Camera 5.1.014

New settings take effect after application is restarted

Must clear data / cache after installation and if the app force closes
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] johnny8910:
Camera 5.1.014

I've tried the new Camera 5.1.014, but I'm getting a lot of background hiss when using 4k video.

I've reverted back to 5.1.011 v1.0 All-in-One Full Manual, and all is good again.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.014 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v1.1 All-in-One Full Manual

Download

Changelog:

Fixed auto-focus for Pixel camera configs, which also changed the maximum settings for HDR+ parameters of Pixel camera configs

New settings take effect after application is restarted

Must clear data / cache after installation and if the app force closes
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] TheDethEgineer:
does 60fps video recording works?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ephemeralness:
Can we take black and white photos with this app like we can with the essential app?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Haloruler64:
No, as the app is from the Pixel it will not support the black and white sensor. Use the stock app for this.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] johnny8910:
60 FPS does not appear as an option on this version for me?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] liqn7:
On the fence about the essential phone due to its camera. Just wondering if with the google camera port it makes it the same as the Pixel (gen 1) or is it still a bit behind?

Particularly interested in image quality and capture speeds.

Thanks in advance!
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.014 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v1.2 All-in-One Full Manual

Download

Changelog:

Increased the values for each HDR+ parameters setting

Aded the 60 fps setting for video recording, might or might not actually record in 60 fps depending on the media profiles

Added an HDR+ toggle under Advanced Settings

New settings take effect after application is restarted

Must clear data / cache after installation and if the app force closes
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] azndan2:
The stock camera app is trash but the Google camera app with hdr mode plus auto awesome in Google photos makes the pics look passable. I've never owned a pixel 1 so I can't compare but the photos look about as good as the ones taken by my htc 10. Capture speed is not amazing (probably would be hard for action shots and kids) but works well in normal uses.

Also the front facing camera is horrendous.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] bill3508:
I continue to get great pics with mine using the same settings posted a while back. Gcam.

And the front facing camera. Me and the wife.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] johnny8910:
V1.2 All in one

I'm very happy with the latest V1.2, getting very good results using the settings below.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] kleptonez:
ooh looks good mate. which version are you using? could you also share settings?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] AyamDobhal:
Will it work with arm or only arm64?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] rodohmes:
Any way you could provide a link?

I'm trying to get the camera sorted and there seem to be a bazillion versions floating around.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] kleptonez:
here you go mate. the link above is the latest version available. you can navigate to the rest of the versions there.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] trickyhenry:
I have done a quick comparison against the Iphone 7 plus in multiple environments. I have used the gcam as above settings on nexus 6p on super high.

I hope you can see what I can see.. some of the pics are not next to each other but youll get the idea. The only issue is the time it takes the ph-1 to take the pic in low light.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1eINXIOTWYrx56qs1
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] rootuser11:
i assume those with file names HEIC are the ones from iPhone 7, right?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] king23adrianc:
I have been using 4.0 for a while and when you take a picture, info shows essential as "maker". However on 5.1, "maker" is always the model you select (if 6p, maker will be huawei, pixel will be google)

Does anyone have this issue?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] frenzy757:
The link is broken now.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] DracoSura:
The ported app for SD 820 variant is not working on oxygen Oreo beta. Anyone tried it?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] kleptonez:
hi there, are ya in the right thread? Not sure if you'll have better luck in the oneplus thread
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] hoopsdavis:
Pics from GC 5.1.014

Here are a few images taken with Google Camera 5.1.014

No image enhancements

Skyline Drive at Shanandoah Valley in Virginia
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] gk1984:
Just curious, is portrait mode not yet ported from this app or is it more something that only appears if the app thinks that the phone is a pixel?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] hoopsdavis:
Most images I shoot are in portrait mode. See pics on previous page.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.014 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v1.3 All-in-One Full Manual

Download

Changelog:

Increased HDR+ JPEG quality to 100%

New settings take effect after application is restarted

Must clear data / cache after installation and if the app force closes
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] gk1984:
I meant Google's portrait mode that fakes shallow depth of field. It's supposed to be an option in the list with panorama and such. In its place is Lens Blur, which is kind of the same thing but an older implementation of it.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] hoopsdavis:
The options are Slow Motion, Panorama (This may be the mode you're speaking of), Photo Sphere, and Lens Blur.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] gk1984:
I know. A couple of posts ago, I asked why portrait mode is missing. I was trying to gauge if it would be ported or if that's too difficult.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] hoopsdavis:
Understood
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] rootuser11:
I dont think these bsg mods affect the front camera performance? In other words no hdr applied to front camera photos. Am I wrong? Or is pixel front cam this bad??
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] surge27:
Nice pics! Is the video quality good too?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] bill3508:
I have not tried taking video so far.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] maltydog:
What are the correct settings for this version?