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[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Wyroczen:
It would be awesome if you manage to fix this dotts :D Thanks for your work.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] j1505243:
Try this. Should at least provide better viewfinder and capture framerate, if it works. For a confirmation, link/attach the output file from Camera2Test app.

(This zip isn't flashable, ofc)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Wyroczen:
I'm on LOS, and after i started using this lib, viewfinder was way darker and little bit laggy, and camera gives an error when opening time to time. This is my Camera2 app output:

https://pastebin.com/xUkYKief
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ondy182:
Here's mine https://pastebin.com/ut4gfCEb

For me it was darker for a while, now it seems fine but also a bit laggy, do you have any camera modules installed?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Wyroczen:
I have CameraPatch for Telephoto lens 1.1 from SerJo87, but this module don't contain this lib
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] j1505243:
Darker viewfinder is probably a normal thing with a huge vtclk change. But well, let's have a second try. What I suggest you to check is definitely if the dots are still there with that lib.

The lib doesn't seem to be properly applied here, since min_dur value of RAW_SENSOR is still the old one.

Anyway, here's a new lib, guys, this time with registers and res kanged from (currently unused) RN7 OV12A10 lib, rather than Qualcomm.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Wyroczen:
So, first photo went out great but with dots unfortunately, then viewfinder became really dark and I can;t focus properly anymore, and camera crashes times to times.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] j1505243:
Try the second lib please.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ondy182:
I've tried the second lib and the dots are still there sadly. It also makes a lot of weird stuff, like viewfinder getting even darker and laggy, no focus and gcam crashing and for a while I couldn't access gcam settings.

EDIT: Attached crop showing dots and camera2 test output

https://pastebin.com/FCRS6CFY
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Wyroczen:
That's the result when using second lib ;)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] j1505243:
So yeah, dots are likely here to stay, unless I find some documentation made for this sensor. Maybe it has a weak output mode, resulting in direct need to apply tha gain/interpolation in the ISP, rather than on sensor. Dots are a true pain in the ass, and I saw zero devices having them ever fixed, once they shipped with those. To cheer you up, even Redmi Note 7 has them >.< Maybe, maybe one can just turn the PDAF off to remove them, but that would suck too.

Tl;dr: As far as my understanding goes, every normal PDAF sensor will output dots unless it supports a mode with separate PDAF output, applying some gain on affected (half-shielded) pixels. And as much as I believe that IMX398 could handle this, I'm unsure about OV12A10. Truly hope I'll find some documentation.

The only idea I have for now is to replace your ov12a10_eeprom lib with this one. Maybe, mayyybe it has SPC calibration embedded.

https://github.com/TadiT7/xiaomi_la...bmmcamera_lavender_ov12a10_sunny_ii_eeprom.so
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Wyroczen:
Thanks for the help :)

I hope that documentation is available somewhere.

Aren't there any chances that it has to do with camera.msm8953.so like on OP5?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] j1505243:
Not really, this file is the camera HAL, while the only true solution is shielded pixel correction applied through the sensor driver. Different camera streams may be just a bit more processed, but still the right way is more low level than that.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Wyroczen:
Should this lib be tested using RAW_SENSOR instead of RAW10? Because I'm not sure whether I had tested it properly
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] j1505243:
Shielded pixel correction would be applied on sensor directly, so it shouldn't really matter. Probably it's just a sensor with 2x1 OCL type of PDAF, where some pixels physically employ a wrong color filter for PDAF to work. All what can be done is probably a high level software solution instead, because ISP is probably limited at handling that, dunno.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Wyroczen:
Hmm, thanks I don't know much how this is working, but I'm trying to modify camera.msm8953.so to force IDEAL RAW format, because of what Arnova suggested, and I'm using video that BSG posted, about forcing ideal raw on sdm660 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEB6cHdtYC4&feature=youtu.be), but there are some diferences in code that I can't deal with. I have read there: https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/7vwflg/op55t_explaination_about_dots_pattern_issue/ that this might be the right way, but I'm not very experienced :P If you have any advice you can share it, I would be very gretefull :)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] j1505243:
I'd rather consult the guy behind this thing (to add the support for jasmine, like he does for OP5): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=amirz.dngprocessor

About ideal raw, see if Snapdragon Camera or Freedcam can get you them in the first place, to know if it's worth the hassle.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vipxpert:
Is there a tutorial where I can make this mod on my own?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tithitoy:
All Samsung Device

Use secret code : *#9900#

At the bottom we'll see the ' Reset Battery Status'

More with secret code *#9900#. Please google
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] Docxsido:
Hey guys. Can i reinstall the Chinese rom on my L09? it was a chinese first the seller installed the EU Rom before sending it and i do think that this may have caused my front camera problem
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] rayraycarter4:
Should the Always on Display turn off when you phone the phone into your pocket or bag? Mine doesn't and it runs down the battery
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] marctronixx:
You have to enable that feature

Yes it does if you set up the phone to turn off when it detects its in a puncher or bag.

Look in your display settings. I have it set that way.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] djlee0314:
Yes but it's a setting you must turn on. The workflow is Settings>Display>Block accidental touches (this is what you want to turn on)
[Zenfone 2 Laser Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flipp3rix:
Hi guys! Can anyone link steps or guide for getting root/bootloader unlocked and next get nougat?

Sorry for my bad english :)

My phone

http://it.tinypic.com/r/2eklze9/9

http://it.tinypic.com/r/qrlz7l/9
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] soundwave123:
I wanted to see if others experienced the wrist strain issues with the larger phones? If so, did you decide to downsize when purchasing the Pixel 2?

For me, I'm coming from the Motorola Nexus 6 and I can feel pain in my wrist periodically which drove my decision to purchase the Pixel 2.

Just wanted to see who else downsized and for what reasons.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] thesebastian:
Nexus 6P user here (77.8mm width and slippery case).

Pixel 2 (69.7mm) is larger than Moto X (65.3mm) or Galaxy Nexus (67.9). These 2 samples had an amazing width for 1 hand, specially the Moto X, with its shape. It was the most comfortable phone I tried.

The Pixel 2 won't be like those 2 phones, but still very usable with just one hand.

If the Pixel 2 coating has some grip, it could be more even more comfortable like the Nexus 5 (69.2mm). If not, you can try a dbrand skin with some grip.

Shape and grip matters A LOT. I had a Z5 Compact (4.6" and 65mm) and it was difficult to use (without a case) compared to the phone I had before and after it (Nexus 5 and Nexus 5X). These two 5" and 5.2" were bigger than the Z5 Compact, but easier to be used with one hand (because of the shape and the matte-black back cover with some grip).

I heard that the Pixel 1 was so slippery to be used without a case, but I think the Pixel 2 has another coating.

Anyway, I'm doing the same as you (whenever I get a chance to get a Pixel since it's available only in 5 countries). Want to get rid of the 6P size. I can use it with one hand, but I had to switch to two, many times per day.

The Nexus 6 is a tank, so IF you are almost OK with the Nexus 6, You will probably prefer the Pixel 2 XL.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] AsuraDas:
I love big phones, I was in love the Moto nexus. In fact that was my favorite phone ever (relative to the time period) I opted for the small pixel mainly because with Google promotion and T-Mobile promotion it would be free. Also having a new born having a phone to use one handed will be super useful.

With the way they are shrinking bezels I would love for a 7 inch phone to come to the market. Sure you can buy a cheap Chinese phone on eBay but that's not the same
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mva5580:
Well you're coming from the Nexus 6.....and the 6 is gigantic. Pretty much any phone on the market is going to be noticeably smaller for you.

I have a Pixel XL and it is much, much more comfortable than the 6. Not even close. Have you messed around with the XL in stores and it still feels too big for you?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] AsuraDas:
I am using the XL right now. I doesn't feel big except when when I am feeding my son. Also not so much "big" as it was heavy. Before the XL I was temporarily using the 5x which was super convenient while holding my son.

Also should mention I have had many phones since then. The nexus 6 wasn't that much bigger than the iPhone what ever plus just in raw dynamics. The Nexus had very small bezels especially for the time.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] thesebastian:
The thing with the iPhones is the home button. That button ruins the experience with one hand (specially when you double tap it). Not to mention that they are also slippery phones.

iPhone 6/7/8 size is perfect. But the home button is not very comfortable to use. This could be one more reason why they removed this button in the bigger iPhone X.

I always used Nexus. Before the Nexus I had one Galaxy S3....similar story with the home button.

Virtual screen buttons are faster and more comfortable to use with one hand in my experience.

Sent from my Nexus 6P
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] AsuraDas:
I agree I am just saying despite the N6 having a much bigger screen the iPhone plus has a very similar footprint to the Nexus 6
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] The_Fuzz22:
For me, it's really a toss-up between a better viewing experience and more convenient day-to-day usage.

Coming from a 6P, I was a bit reluctant to lose a chunk of screen real estate and dithered between the 2 and the 2XL. I have loved being able to fit so much in view and it's great for video.

However, I've held a few friends' phones with similar dimensions to the Pixel 2 and I'm looking forward to consistent one-handed use.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] DinarQ8:
for me i love small phones and i think if google made the pixel edge to edge with same size it will be [emoji91] [emoji23]

but i go to 2 XL if not comfortable i go sell it and i buy regular pixel

and dont forget now all company go to made big phones
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] thesebastian:
For me the perfect small phone would be some Pixel with the Moto X's width and some ergonomic shape with a good grip.

And obviously, bigger screen (maybe they can provide 5" or more reducing the bezels) still maintaining Moto X's width of 65~mm.

(Galaxy S8 has 68.1mm of width with 5.8").
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] DinarQ8:
if google made pixel 2 with small bezels 5.5 or 5.8 same design 2 xl will no one buy 2 xl

i love Pixel 2 because more comfortable with one hand

i love Pixel 2 XL because beautiful design

really I can not decide ⁦??*♂️⁩ [emoji144]

pixel 2 for : whatsapp - insta - snap social media

pixel 2 xl for : game - movies
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] thesebastian:
Well it is a phone after all...if you are using the phone all the time while commuting, walking etc. Go for the regular/phone version. If you are using the phone more from home/office in a quiet environment and/or for more entertainment purposes. Then the XL phablet will be a better option.

Sent from my Nexus 6P
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Large Hadron:
A 5" 16:9 screen is 62.3 mm wide. Not going to fit in a 65mm width unless you play Samsung's game of folding the edges down (which is how they fit a 64.4mm wide screen in a 68mm wide device - and even then you'll see that the difference is larger than 65 vs 62.3). Personally I'd take a more usable flat screen any day.

A 5" 2:1 display you could easily fit in that width because it's the same width as a 4.6" 16:9 (56-57mm). But that has a smaller area than a 5" 16:9, 12.5% more than the 4.6" 16:9 would give.

Personally I'd be happy with a 5.5" 2:1 display, which would fit inside the current Pixel 2 body perfectly well. I expect that's what Pixel 3 will be, but my current phone wasn't going to last another year.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] sdsurferbob:
Currently have Droid Turbo 2, always strained to securely hold it in one hand while also reaching far corner. Pre-ordered Pixel 2 on a hunch it'd be the better size for me going forward. Just came back from Verizon store holding both and came away 100% confident I made the right choice. 2XL certainly looks nicer, but even harder to operate one handed than my Turbo
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] jerflash:
I REALLY love this tall screen trend but i too went with the smaller pixel. I have been using the 5" from last year and it is the perfect size phone. I have used bigger phones in the past ( i came from a nexus 6P) but the smaller phones feel right. I wish that this new smaller pixel also had the tall screen but have to wait until next year. I cant go back to such a large phone... The 2 XL is almost the exact same size as the 6P! If google can make next years smaller pixel like the essential phone i think that may be the perfect phone.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrnathanr:
I had the S8 with weird 18:9 screen size and I hated it. I much prefer the 16:9 cinematic... They look too tall and lanky which makes the pixel 2 xl unappealing to me on top of the fact that it actually makes it more difficult to hold (the top weight makes it easy to drop). What's funny is everyone getting angry about bezels in the android community but iphone users are getting bezeled phones and no one on iphone seems to care. I personally prefer a smaller one hand phone that can fit in my gym shorts when I run and not pull my pants off! The original XL is a little too big.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Large Hadron:
Remember that the Samsungs are taller relative to the width because (a) they use a slightly longer format, 18.5:9, and more importantly (b) they fold the sides of the screen down, making the phone narrower than you'd expect for the screen dimensions.

Look at the V30, which has a flat 2:1 display, and compare its proportions with those of the Pixel 2 and you'll find it's a bit shorter relative to its width than the Pixel (though that's harder to do with a smaller phone, since the same physical size of bezel is a larger proportion of the phone's size), and in absolute terms shorter than "conventional" phablets such as the OnePlus 5 or HTC U11 whose displays are the same width. The 2:1 display format doesn't itself have to mean a taller phone.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrnathanr:
Gotcha - I was under the impression that the Pixel 2 XL would be the same dimensions as the S8s are. THe S8s seem to be copying the old school iPhone Format.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Large Hadron:
The 2XL is taller than the V30, because it has larger top/bottom bezels with speakers in them. So it's just slightly shorter than the S8+, and a little wider.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] km8j:
I experience everything strain on those phablets. Unwieldy one-handed. Honestly, 5" with those huge bezels is too big but its the only reasonable option out there.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Telperion:
The Pixel 2 screen-to-body is about the same as my Honor 8, and nearly same physical size too. While of course I'd love to have more screen, I've been perfectly happy with this form factor, and I couldn't justify an extra $200 for something that's more unwieldy for my use patterns.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] km8j:
I have an Honor 8 also. Didnt compare them but disappointing its same size.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] blackknightavalon:
I went with the Xperia XZ1 Compact for a similar reason. Phones are simply getting too big.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] km8j:
I tried it. I like it but find LCD screens harder to read without my glasses. Also hard to maintain the mixed firmwares for proper US connectivity + fingerprint.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] blackknightavalon:
XZ1C was just released about a month ago. The phone doesn't even have a bootloader unlock feature yet.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Tidbits:
You can flash firmware from other regions.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] km8j:
?

Correct
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] geoff5093:
I love the idea of a small phone, but the Pixel 2 just has way too large bezels, which makes the physical dimensions of the phone not that much different IMO.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] dbrohrer:
I thought that too looking at pictures and specs. But after holding both devices in store, the 2 feels much narrower. Something about the curved edges on the 2 XL make it awkward in hand.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] acey_zero:
To me screen size is more important than bezels for one handed use since it determines the total area of reach your thumb needs for a given grip. Of course bezels and phone shape do have some effect as well.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] geoff5093:
That's true. There are two factors for me in small vs large phones, the display is one but the size of the phone is another since one of the reasons to me to have a small phone is so it's more comfortable in my pockets and is easier to carry around.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Large Hadron:
To me the width is much more important than the height when it comes to usability, and the 2XL is 7mm wider. That is very significant for me.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Truth53:
Same for me really.. I have never been keen on having a big phone, but as the each gen of flagships arrive they just get bigger so I'm glad Google has a flagship with a smaller version.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] GohanBurner:
This regular Pixel 2 is just perfect imho. Didn't realize how great it is to have a phone that so easily slides into your pocket and can type with one hand. Screw the XL.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] 318sugarhill:
My eyes love the bigger screens.... My pockets and wrists... Not so much. Nexus 6P was a monster and far too big. The Pixel XL was nice but still a tad too big. So I ordered the pixel 2....not xl. I'm worried about going smaller on the screen.... But the case arrived today (Amazon) and I'm looking forward to a smaller device. After reading about screen issues in the XL... I'm glad I stuck with the regular
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] thesebastian:
I switched from a Nexus 5 to a Z5 Compact.....then 5X and now 6P.

The small screen of the Z5C was not even an issue to me. So I don't think you'll have issues with a 5"...I'm doing the same gonna switch from 6P to Pixel 2

Sent from my Nexus 6P
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Moeinjeddah:
I have always liked using smaller phones.. Easy on the hand in terms of wight and could be used by on hand much of the time... I loved the 6p... But had to get rid of it because of its wight and size... I'm very happy with pixel... Though I wish it was a little smaller... More like nexus 4...i have pre-ordered pixel 2 and I really don't care for bezel-less mobiles... As a matter of fact... I prefer bezels on mobile.... I fell they are like a frame on a painting... It holds the screen
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] richyb86:
Always said nexus 5 was the perfect size and feel with that black rubberised like back
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrnathanr:
When you look at the non photo shopped photos of the two side by side, the pixel 2 looks quite a bit smaller. I think maybe the photoshop images like you posted are not accurately scaling.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Tidbits:
From what I've seen the Pixel 2 is a smidge smaller than the 5X. I love the 5X size especially compared to today's device.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] scgf:
Yes. I used my Nexus 5 for a while after selling my Samsung Galaxy S8 and it really is the perfect form factor. The bezels are in proportion and it is a simply gorgeous small phone and not so precious you needed to cosset it. I so wish the Pixel 2 was more like the Nexus 5. I have a Pixel 2 and it is a really nice phone but I am trying to train myself to accept the bezels and I am struggling. If Google could do the Nexus 5 several years ago why does their latest phone need to have such big bezels? The speakers are nothing to write home about to be honest so that excuse doesn't wash with me. Function over form I keep telling myself, and there is no alternative if you want timely updates and that fluid Google experience. Even the Pixel 1 looked better as it wasn't so squared off top and bottom.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] foosion:
Agreed. The Pixel 2 is approximately the same size and feels very similar in hand. Similar weight and balance. It's not as grippy as the N5, but it's rather close.

I'm coming from a 6P, which is larger, slipperier, not as well balanced and not as nice to hold.

I wanted top functions and performance is a Nexus 5 like body. I'm happy with the Pixel 2 (based on a few hours of use).
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] scgf:
But it's not. The Nexus 5 had much slimmer bezels but the same sized screen. The Pixel 2 is much bulkier. Are you thinking of the 5X? Have a look at this side-by-side comparison:

http://madgestevens.net/pixel-N5.png
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] foosion:
I'm sitting here with both a Nexus 5 and Pixel 2.

The Pixel 2 is a bit taller and less rounded with a bigger top bezels, a slightly bigger bottom bezel and almost exactly the same side bezels. They feel very similar in hand.

We clearly have different views of the meaning of "much" :)
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] EggZenBeanz:
If the move to a bezeless future prompted Google to remove the headphone jack. Why does the pixel 2 not have a headphone jack?

Anyway. I've been into getting the LG V30, then ditched that idea when I saw the awful OIS / EIS examples in real world reviews. Despite lack of headphone jack went with the XL 2, then this morning ditched that for pixel2. I think the pixels (non xl) are the last of the high end normal size phones. Hope they continue for 3,4,5 and beyond
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] scgf:
It's fascinating how we all perceive things differently. When I decide whether I could cope with a 'large' phone the sort of difference between the Nexus 5 and The Pixel 2 added on to the current Pixel 2 would take me into 'not acceptable' territory. I suppose it's the fact that both phones have the same size screen which I find irksome - a slightly bigger screen in the same form factor would have made the Pixel 2 more palatable. As it is, I do like my Pixel 2 - it's just not going to win any prizes in the beauty stakes whereas I find the Nexus 5 a pleasure to look at. I do have the red version though so maybe that changes perceptions a little.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] foosion:
Both of mine are black.

---------- Post added at 01:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:12 PM ----------

Google's explanation is that they want to get people used to a future of not having a headphone jack, so they're starting now. They also hope it will help spur bluetooth headphone development.

I'd rather have the jack.