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[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] emowing:
yes that should work. i didn't try it myself but i'm not sure what good will that do for the gcam. gcam only supports one front and rear camera. the pixel line doesn't use dual cameras. I guess arnova can make a camera selector and you can use the black and white camera for hdr+? but the image processor might be wonky since it's a BW sensor?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] avd:
Exactly. If you have root.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
[MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION], any idea why after 1.4 beta 2, portrait mode completely breaks for our front camera? Before it works fine!
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Put up a logcat, or it's gonna make you look like a fool
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
Gagaahaha oki ... I will now since im rooted
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
1.5b2 is out, anyone wanna try it?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] herwarth:
Thank you very much! The first Google cam port which works with taking pictures in HDR and video without crashing!

As a magisk module too!

I am impressed! :good:
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
ok log taken for v 1.5 beta 2. Odd how HDR+ doesn't work for the front eventhough it should be capable of doing it since it supports FULL for camera2api analysis. Black screen for normal camera mode, portrait rear works, portrait front does not show up anymore even though toggle is switched to on. For config camera, only nexus 6 auto works, any other settings including 6p gives black screen. Once Nexus 6 auto is selected, all other selection in Model works. Can you check on this please [MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION].

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AqqSNlgI5iPAFRPLopLYOyXl3LRHOKgc
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Did you put it in the zip
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
Oh no, this was bone stock without your module. You mentioned it was a nogo I thought, so I did not bother trying hehe. Read my logs when you get a chance.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
I did, that's how I knew it wasn't in the zip
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
I rather have you work your magic. Just want tk let arnova knows I get black screen even prior to setting a hdr+ setting, and no clue why portrait front stopped but 1.4 beta 2 works.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Ill test it later don't have much hope though. Sounds like he is really gearing towards other devices.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
[MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION], what did you do different in v1.5 beta 2 that broke front portrait mode for our phone versus 1.4 beta 2?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
[MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION] I have logcatted GCAM 5.1B2. It appears as though the hardware support level inside of the APK is forced to something we cannot use, so we dont have HDR+ Available. Can you cut a beta where the hardware support levels are selectable, if you need to support multiple camera hardwares. Log attached for posterity.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] brmbjn:
thanks
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Lately, they are coming out more screwed up. The new pixel3mod, they added some extra brightness to the center, now they are screwed up for this device. Same with the new pixel2mod. Skulshadys last couple of builds we couldn't open settings. Tolyan and Urikill have been silent. BSG autoall versions don't seem to trigger autohdr, I need to figure out the Arthur versions. Super manual for me, I just want it to work, lol. IMO, the best one for this device is arnova pixel3mod v1
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] indian84:
Yea. Need to do that along with some reading. Hehehe
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] feligoni:
Have you tried latest cstark? It's working pretty good for me. Gonna try the pixel mod v1 now that you mention it.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] RandomPooka:
I'm about to give that one a shot too. I'm intending to uninstall my previous Gcam to prevent remnants of the old from carrying over to the new. Or, is that not necessary?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
As long as it has a different build package id (not updating whatever you have) they should act as separate entities. I do, just cause I don't want Gremlins .
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] RandomPooka:
I'm a huge fan of not getting gremlins!
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] rignfool:
Then don't feed your Mogwai after midnight...

Duh!
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] guliver365:
Sorry about this question how do you use DIY version?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] RandomPooka:
Remove any other cam module and reboot prior to this.

Install the DIY module. Reboot

Download one of the GCAMS from the link below the DIY module and install it with any file manager.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] mdisbrow:
Anyone have recommendations on which is the best from this list https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

I just need something that is quick to snap a picture or video with minimal motion blur and good image quailty. There are just too many to play with all of them.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
I like pixel3mod v1
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] crixley:
In comparison it looks to me like pixel2mod gives better quality
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Meh, I can't tell the difference , I do know pixel3mod v2does this weird brightness in the center thing I don't like.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
New bsg is good too
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] crixley:
I've noticed that as well, like a "spotlight" effect where it darkens the outer edges.

I have zoomed into both and the pixel2mod is sharper, I took the exact photo on both as well.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] Genghis1227:
I second this version. Been using it unrooted and works great.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] johnfredmark#20:
Hello mates can anyone help what should I do, i flashed the magisk module and i put Gcam v7beta9 into system apps after that camera keeps force closing. I cant find any tutorial how to fix this
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] danial.aw:
Flash module and install app just normally... Not in system apps, should work... If that version doesn't work then try another newer version
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] guliver365:
Well I installed it but cannot see it in the launcher drawer what is the exact name of the DIY I have to use!?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] HiM@L:
you don't see what?

DIY module, u install in Magisk ( u won't see any app, its written in OP), then download any apk u want and install it... that's it.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] guliver365:
My mistake I thought it was an APK itself so once I installed in magisk it allowed me to install any Gcam without flashing them in Magisk also what Gcam list should I be using?I think I got it just got confused.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] jthompson553:
Has anyone tried this with Android P developer preview? I installed version V16B V5. It works, but when I enable HDR+ it doesn't receive any information from the camera. Has anyone tried the other versions?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
I'm using DIY Gcam mod and new BSG
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] jthompson553:
First off, thank you for your quick response. And thank you for all the work that you've done porting this to the essential phone. The work you'l and other devolpers done has breathed new life into a phone that is otherwise crippled by its awful camera app. However using the DIY is a little bit beyond my abilities. I understand how to root the phone and install a magisk module but I don't know how to build a camera app from the DIY module that you offered. Any chance of releasing a new pre-configure version for Android p?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
1. Download DIY Gcam mod from OP

2. Flash it in magisk, then reboot (it contains everything but gcam, why?? Because then you can use whatever gcam you want, since most work with no hassle on the phone when then DIY mod is installed)

3. Go here..... https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

4. Select a GCAM (this is where the arguing starts, which one is best, I'm using the latest BSG 5.2.022 or w/e, arnova pixel3mod v1 is good, arnova pixel2mod 7.7 is good, urikill XXII, tolyan 1.41, cstark 3.7, artz TAT....... What's nice in you can just uninstall the gcam apk without screwing with magisk.

5. Install gcam APK and go

Profit!!!!!!
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] jthompson553:
Wow that was easy! I had already installed the DIY module, but I assumed I would have to build apk file of gcam to work with your module. This really is the easiest way to try the different versions of the gcam port. I'm going to stick with the latest BSG that you suggested. Workes good! Thank you for the advice..
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] crixley:
New 9.5 version arnova with nexus 6p type selected is really great!
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Sure does, give the new bsg 2.0 a shot, that has a lot of different options I haven't seen before
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] cahyo_diegol:
I installed DIY GCAM MOD and it works fine, but there is a problem in camera stock when in camera video camera mode close, I am using xiaomi device mi a1
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] RE910177:
Please help! im on custom Turbo v2 Final Rom with androplus kernel ..i tried installing the mod but it doesnt work--always force close. i've checked the requirement and it says LOS 15.1 ..is there an LOS available for XZP? ive searched it here in the forum but there's no available for XZP or do you guys have a solution? Thanks in Advance!

EDIT: also i want to know if this mod can record a video in HDR (16:9)? or does the video itself working with no issues?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] feligoni:
Yeah, this is not for that phone... You are in the Essential forum
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] RE910177:
where to download LOS? ive tried searching but i cant find any. please help :(
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] mobileman88:
Just did. It's good, but it seems ar stickers are missing. How can I get it back?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Lol, I'd love to help you both. But your in the wrong thread for 1, and for 2, you didn't even provide a logcat (read the OP)
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Still, I don't think you really get it, your in the wrong forum entirely....
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Did you unistall DIY gcam mod? I have them.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] feligoni:
Which BSG are you using? V5.2.022? And any settings to change or leave everything like it comes?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Yup , the v2, not really anything to change, it'll work as is. It dies have a ton of options though.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] mobileman88:
You're right. Magisk died. A reboot fixed it
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] RE910177:
ah shh***t! i didnt know that i was entirely in the essential phone section lol
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
This works amazingly! Thank you!

I was just wondering if it's possible to have DIY GCAM MOD updated with the latest versions of ARCore and ARStickers. I tried installing the latest versions, but they failed; and also tried manually copying over the new apks, but then AR Stickers in the camera app wouldn't load.

Much thanks and keep up the great work!!

For anyone curious, I'm using the Pixel3Mod camera app (recently updated to v3). Works perfectly!
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
And you found the problem...... That's why those versions are there. I check periodically, same results as you. At least we have them.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
Ah, so the newer versions of ARCore and ARStickers simply won't work with the Essential? Since it wont let me simply install a newer version on top of the ones included, I had assumed you had modified them in some way to work with the Essential and you could do the same with the newer versions.

Also, I saw you were using the Pixel3Mod v1 of the camera. I know v2 had that wierd bright spot. Have you had a chance to try v3? So far, so good here.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Yeah, I'm using between arnova 7.9.5 and bsg 5.2.022 v2 ATM.

You have to use the modified ones from XDA to test. The ones from playstore/apkmirror won't support our device as it's not a ARcore "device".....yet
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
I would be willing to bet that the media profiles.xml file from our device is tanking yours. Send me your media profiles file (might be a few, depending on OS, and I'll see what I can do to help)
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] cahyo_diegol:
Sir
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
Yes, I was trying the newer versions of ARCore and ARStickers from apkmirror.

Just curious, where on xda did you find the modified versions that you use in your Magisk module?

Btw, not sure if you noticed, but about a week ago the Essential got full support for Google Lens (it had always worked in Photos, but now you can use it on-the-fly in Assistant as well -- look for the Google Lens icon in the bottom right corner when you pull up Assistant). Hopefully they'll throw the switch and make the Essential AR "compatible" as well. I'm really surprised it's not, judging by the list of devices that are.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
I got the latest version of ARCore working on the Essential!

First, delete the two apks that are included by the module and reboot.

Then, download the latest official version of ARCore from here: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...se/arcore-1-2-180425134-android-apk-download/

And the latest modded AR Stickers apk from here:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75684143&postcount=3642

Install both, then try to load ARStickers in the camera. It'll force close, but we need it to try to load at least once to create some needed files.

Then follow the instructions of this post: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76565918&postcount=4893

But instead, replace OnePlus3T with mata.

Then load up GCam, and there you go!

The only question is if the OnePlus3T device profile is the best one to be using. I'll leave that up to someone smarter than me to figure out.

Enjoy all those apps that require ARCore 1.2 and better functionality of ARStickers in GCam!!!

Edit:. It seems the device profile file replaces the functionality of /system/etc/calibration_cad.xml in older versions of ARCore.

[MENTION=5447216]aer0zer0[/MENTION], what device did you base the /system/etc/calibration_cad.xml in your Magisk module on? Then I could figure out which device profile file is best to use.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Op3t and pixel I played with. Pretty sweet fix, it'd be really easy to cook that into a magisk mod. The ones I used were like 0.93, not even official release. Might need to switch a line to point the proto file in magisk. I'll get a figured out tonight unless you find the magic proto. Good looks..... This is how XDA is supposed to work :highfive:
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
Unfortunately the LG G6 isn't officially supported either (since it shares the same IMX258 camera module we have), but so far, the OnePlus3T profile file seems to be working fine.

You can definitely drop all mention to calibration_cad.xml in your upcoming Magisk module update, and no need to include the new device profile file in build.prop either, as the new ARCore version simply chooses the correct one from the device name in build.prop (mata in our case).

Let me know when you have an updated module to test -- looking forward to it!

Edit:. Having never used an "official" AR device, idk how long it's supposed to take to acquire a surface. It definitely works with the OP3T profile file, but I have a feeling it could work better assuming we figure out a different profile file that works better with the PH-1. Take note that some are approximately twice the size as others. But that's all the time I can act like I'm working today, got some stuff I'm actually getting paid to do ;). I'll be back on later to see what you come up with.

Edit2: I believe even the official ARStickers app will work as well (not tested). But seeing as there is only one newer version, and all it does is remove the foodmoji and text AR Stickers from the package and into new, separate packages, I'd recommend staying on 1.1.1 anyway.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
gonna fiddle with it now, what are you running, may 8.1, DP2, some LOS thing? (need point of reference). I may tie the build prop to the renamed proto file (just in case another update decides to overwrite data, im stuffing arcore and stickers in system anyways, that will be the reference point). Ill let you know in a bit.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
Just running stock (official) May 8.1 with Magisk.

I'm guessing even with them both in /system, it'll still look for the profile file in /data/data/. You could just have Magisk put it there "systemlessly" -- the same way it puts Core and Stickers in /system -- I'm pretty sure that would work.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
That's the plan
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Whelp, it's not the plan,but it works.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
OP, 2nd, and 3rd post updated with a means to update ARCore and FULL transition to DIY GCAM mod (Not supporting the CAM zips anymore), thanks to [MENTION=2557531]starcms[/MENTION] for the info
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
so upon a lot of testing for Android P beta 2, the best gcam for this phone is Cstark's version 3.7 test. It gives the best color and ZSL is working, so no shutter lags! Arnova's version always give tinting in bright condition, usually blueish tint, and at night, a greener tint for whatever reason! BSG works perfect as well but the latest version is too confusing to use and the live preview menu bar does not work properly.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
Sorry, was busy the last couple days.

handheld_core_hardware was included and modified to add AR compatibilities? Has this been proven to do anything (like making the AR apps visible in the store)

What issues did you run into trying to have the Magisk module put the file in /data/data?

Also, I noticed you added a line to post-fs-data to remove camera lag. Care to elaborate?

Lastly, the latest version of ARStickers is v.1.2.1, but it separates alot of stickers out into separate packages. That's why I recommended staying with v.1.1.1.

If you can't get the Magisk module to place the file in /data/data/, could you at least have it include the latest versions of ARCore and ARStickers for more simplicity when installing?

Much thanks!!
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
[MENTION=5447216]aer0zer0[/MENTION], I'd also recommend taking out those modified handheld_core_hardware files. Don't confuse AR with VR (as in VR glasses). That's why those add that extra option in Display setting. Has nothing to do with the camera or ARCore/Stickers at all.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Handheld_core_hardware is for VR, added it just because. We can't make anything visible in the playstore without modifying buildprop and changing buildid, which breaks essential camera (it relies on buildid

Magisk only modifies system, I need a path to /data/data through system, before it encrypts it.

Adds gcam permissions to surface flinger (might not need it, it's there just in case)

I could, but I wanted the latest everything as a test, see what trouble it was. It seems to work anyways.

Can't, couldn't get the new stuff to appear in gcam (might be because is the new AR Stickers) but it's a 1 stop solution ATM (Since it just works) didn't want a magisk module, then have to fudge files afterwards.

Feel free to improve it :)
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
Just FYI, the link you provided to ARStickers in the updated OP (well, post 3 to be exact), if that's the same link I had provided, is for ARStickers v. 1.1.1. I had said the latest official version from apkmirror should work (v. 1.2), but as I said, I'm sticking with 1.1.1 for ARStickers because all 1.2 did was remove some stickers out into separate packages. Also, I never tested v. 1.2.

Edit: Yep, that's the link for ARStickers version 1.1.1. I'd highly recommend leaving that unless you feel like adding the links for 2 additional apks to get back all the stickers present in 1.1.1. ;)

The latest version of ARCore is where all the magic is.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Yeah, couldn't find a modified latest. This is what happens with the latest. So I just stuck with w/e u linked.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
[MENTION=3266378]xterminater07[/MENTION] says the new tolyan based on bsg 5.2.022 is the best. Thoughts?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
That's just because you are trying to install the latest official ARStickers on top of the modified ARStickers 1.1.1 and the signatures don't match. Uninstall 1.1.1, then install the official latest, and it should work just fine. Might need a reboot in there.

Do you know exactly what is modified in that link for 1.1.1?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] feligoni:
I took a few photos and they are pretty good. Gonna use it for some time now.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
Personally I prefer Arnova8G2's Pixel3Mod-v3 or his Pixel2Mod-v7.9.9
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Lol,no idea
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
Lol,no idea, thought they modified it so it could be installed on different phones.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
I thought so too, [MENTION=3266378]xterminater07[/MENTION] can chime in on this. The arnova versions seem to have a bluish tint

First one is tolyan, 2nd bluer is arnova 7.9.9
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
Wow, you're right. The cubical wall looks a completely different color. I'll have to try out that new toylan one.

Back to the ARStickers, did you have any luck uninstalling the modded version 1.1.1, and then installing the newest (1.2.x) from apkmirror? I'm pretty sure it should work. That's why I was curious why 1.1.1 was modded. My guess is it only made a difference with old versions of ARCore. But if you still can't get the official 1.2 version installed even after uninstalling the modded 1.1.1, then we know why it's modded ;)
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
Arnova8g2 always have tinting issue of bluish or greenish tint on our devices for some reason. Bsg, cstarks, and now toylan are the best.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
It locks up, never gets to permissions.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] starcms:
Thanks for the info. My guess is it's hardcoded to only work on specific devices, and that's what the mod fixes. Can't believe it's easier to now install the official ARCore than official ARStickers lol.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] jmkarnai01:
Wanted to know if anyone on p beta is using the diy camera and pixel experience together? It seems the video is really funny and I can't pinpoint what the problem is. Even trying older apk's to no luck.
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] aer0zer0:
What is funny?
[Essential Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] jmkarnai01:
I'll see if I can get a screen record but when select video it enlarges it quite a bit and turns the screen like 5 to 10% to the right. Like it's warped. Also when I select 60 frames I can't change it back to 30 until I rebooted. Stock seems to be working fine.