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[Google Camera Mods] ale29:
I've tried a lot of different settings, especially to minimize the dreaded purple tint in low light / high contrast shots, and I'd like to share what are my current settings (cstark app v 3.8 with LG G6 here):

- Despite being noisier, the Nexus 6P (Angler) model is not only sharper and with higher detail compared to Nexus 6 (Shamu), but it is also the fastest to find the right focus (both with auto-focus and manual) and it is the model that gives the least purple tint in my opinion. Also, Shamu model gives some weird colors sometimes in good light conditions (oversaturated foliage color etc.)

The noise can be hard to control especially when using HDR+ enhanched in a low light / high contrast situation (like, when you shot in a dark-ish room with light sources present in the picture, like a computer monitor, a light bulb etc.).

Using the HDR+ mode and NOT the enhanched mode can help greatly in these situations, at the risk of blowing out highlights of course.

- The amount of purple tint is related to the settings used for Adaptive Shutter Speed : the slower is the exposure time, the more likely it is to have purple tint. I've found that a good balance between noise, detail, shutter speed and purple tint is the "Slow" setting

- Frame count is somewhat related to purple tint, too: the super high frame count, in particular, seems to give the best results. Of course the picture will be slower to process once taken.

- Adjusting manually the exposure of the shot (reducing the exposure a little bit with the on-screen slider once you've manually set the focus) goes A LONG WAY in reducing both the noise AND the purple tinting.

So, TL;DR version:

- Angler model

- LG G6 color fix activated

- Adaptive shutter speed set to "slow"

- Super high frame count

- Remember to adjust exposure manually and, eventually, switch to HDR+ mode for the shots with the toughest light conditions (direct light sources present in the shot in a otherwise generally dark environment)
[Google Camera Mods] Jostian:
How do you select angler vs shamu seeing?
[Google Camera Mods] stewmanv20:
can someone explain exactly what the "FRAME COUNT" setting does ?

My guess it is the number of HDR shots taken per picture (for combination after) .. but please confirm or not .. thanks
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
Frame count is how many photos are taken during HDR+ Enhanced. It has a slight impact on ZSL HDR+ sometimes.

More frames = less noise but possibly more blur if handheld. I personally found Medium frame count and Slow or Slower Adaptive shutter speed to be sufficient in cases where it seemed appropriate. Otherwise in daylight or other moderately lit scenes, the default parameters are more than fine. But it's up to you.
[Google Camera Mods] kakarotvn:
Can not take photo on v30+ H930ds oreo neither use shot button nor volume key button.

Is there anyone else meet the same?
[Google Camera Mods] hawklee:
Same here on Samsung note8.

It works fine when using v3.8 .
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
Get me a log when you get a chance. Thanks
[Google Camera Mods] Sparksys:
Don't know why but v3.8 crashes on my LG G5 7.0, Wide camera app doesn't crash though

Edit: reinstalled again and it worked
[Google Camera Mods] kakarotvn:
Sorry, please teach me how to take a log?
[Google Camera Mods] ChazzMatt:
Oops, wrong log. ;)
[Google Camera Mods] lcparente:
Am I the only one here that miss the capability to edit the 'zoom location' and the amount of blur when shot in Lens Blur mode?!

The picture below was made in Lens Blur mode. The version 3.7 it was possible to re-edit the focus (kind of) and the level of blurriness. I do love this mode to photograph plants, foods, animals...

Is it necessary to sing a petition to request-it back?! Lol :rolleyes:
[Google Camera Mods] Only399:
I have an LG V30, there is no option to record 4K. Is this normal? I don't mean 4k60, just 4K video at 30fps. And also, 1080p60 recordings don't seem to work for me, even if I select 60fps in the app. The video is always 1080p30. Help pls uwu
[Google Camera Mods] Joe199799:
Tried to run it on an LG G7, it loads up but it's not for it lol thought I'd try it anyways, thanks for the work on the V20 it really helped mine on lineage I appreciate everything you did
[Google Camera Mods] KUSOsan:
Are you talking about this? I'm on the .8 version. And you can tap where you want the blur at on the edit part
[Google Camera Mods] alleyman:
Hey [MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION], is it possible to include the saturation options as introduced by [MENTION=4456903]IDan1109[/MENTION] here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76914932&postcount=444

Sometimes, the HDR+ enhanced goes overboard with color saturation and this would help the jpeg output tremendously.
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
I'll look when I get a chance. Last time I looked, 5.1.018 didn't have those options of BSG, maybe Idan did it a different way. And the problem with newer GCam versions is no Nexus models or HDR+ config.
[Google Camera Mods] Doct93:
Guys, is the Cstark27 version compatible with the Rom Fulmics? Thank you
[Google Camera Mods] Dottorfox:
Yes
[Google Camera Mods] Doct93:
E con quali altre ROM, oltre lineageOS?
[Google Camera Mods] sergeylgv20:
thanks for the help fahmi182. But on the BSG version

not working hdr not activated:(
[Google Camera Mods] ivanndroid:
Do I need root for this to work with my G6? Thanks
[Google Camera Mods] Sid@developer:
Nope....Just Install..
[Google Camera Mods] urushiol:
Working so good! 3.4.1 if I leave the HDR+ parameter on medium or less, i get no lag after taking a photo. I can immediately take another photo.

verizon v30
[Google Camera Mods] Maximus41:
I am getting a really bad blue effect around objects with a light background.

This was taken with HDR+ on my LG 30 on 3.4.0 main lens.
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
If that was ZSL, that may be why. ZSL currently is not very good with extreme highlights. Does it look better with Enhanced? I've been digging into a fix for this for a while, to get it more in line with Pixel's.
[Google Camera Mods] Maximus41:
After looking at other images I took that day it seems it was taken in portrait mode with front camera and not the main and that it is the original image as the `portrait` version struggled with the hair on the left hand side of my face..

So this is the 1st of the 2 images taken in portrait mode from front camera not the rear. Non wide

Sorry for my confusion..
[Google Camera Mods] Lyvyoo:
I wrote to Filmic Pro in order to understand why so many reviews of this app are cons not pro, regarding v30. Maybe theirs reply is useful for this thread:

"Unfortunately, LG has not been implementing the camera frame work in line with other manufacturers. Unfortunately this is the great issue of fragmentation on Android. As no handset maker implements the camera framework as 'stock' (Google made handsets are the only ones that do) there are all sorts of issues specific to each handset. In addition please take into account that some models have many different implementations, so they don't work exactly the same way. "

So, what Google made special with the framework, and what from this process is software and what hardware? Did you cstark27 pass over this limitations and Filmic Pro can't? If yes, our guys that made this port for free deserve the Oscar :)
[Google Camera Mods] jcsww:
I installed both on my V30 but when looking at the settings for each, there are no 4k options. Am I missing some setting somewhere?
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
I just compared my V30 and Pixel 2 Camera2 Test reports earlier today (rear camera) and everything was provided the same, the only difference was color values and the V30 was missing one AE mode.

The main reason the wide angle works with GCam is because LG provided all the info through the API. Outside of the overexposed highlights on ZSL, there's not many issues with the V30 using GCam that I know of, whereas you have phones missing color values completely, not providing the third sensor through the API, and or messed up raw formats with things like dots on the images.

But I can't say I'm completely schooled on Android API's or other apps.
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
No 4k option right now. You have to force that setting in the code. I'd need to double check how to do that but it's been low on my priority list.
[Google Camera Mods] jcsww:
Okay. Thanks!
[Google Camera Mods] dgmorland:
A sunny day on the mountain bike trails in the forest is a good test for HDR. The "forest stock" pic was taken with LG camera app, the "forest google hdr" was taken with cstark27 with HDR enabled and lastly the "forest google hdr enh" was taken with cstark27 with HDR enhanced enabled. I didnt change any other settings in the app and didnt select anywhere to focus while taking the shots. The HDR enhanced shot is so much better than the others.
[Google Camera Mods] AlphaGoZero:
Hi cstark27,

I enjoy your app on my Nokia 8

Attached Nokia8.txt from Camera2 Test

For your app optimization

Thanks again
[Google Camera Mods] granazias:
First of all i would like to say a big thank you to cstark27 and all other devs for their great and hard work on this app that gives us an extra camera tool to make LG G6 camera better..

My question is how do i clean the app cache after installation?sorry,maybe it is easy but i can't find any ''clear cache'' option when i open the Apps field in settings menu..

I go to ''camera'' app,and i can see only ''force stop'' and ''total uninstall'' options.

Any idea please?
[Google Camera Mods] Lyvyoo:
I think cstark must to update the new releases with this info - Settings / Storage / Apps / Camera with Gcam icon (not LG cam) / Clear data
[Google Camera Mods] granazias:
Hey Sir thank you very much for your help..now i can find it..

I was searching at Settings/Apps/Camera with Gcam icon..thanks a lot!
[Google Camera Mods] jurastefo:
Hello cstark27 you are big boss for care of gcam app.?. Do you have any plan and improvement for next release. I am very satisfied LG G6 user.?
[Google Camera Mods] warezhafid:
Lens blur mode is too dark

Or am i doing something wrong?

Keep up the good work
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
I tinker with it everyday but I'm getting busy at work so I won't be able to spend as much time working on it over the next 2-3 weeks.

Here's a comparison from my V30 with regular HDR+ and Lens Blur (HDR+ doesn't work on Lens Blur).
[Google Camera Mods] Dottorfox:
Aquaris, aosp extended 5.6 and maybe the Aicp. Do a backup of the fulmics and try them out.
[Google Camera Mods] Doct93:
I would like to know if it is compatible on these 3 (Fulmics, lineageOS, RRemix) do we have to do some strange procedure? type the number of IDs? THANK YOU
[Google Camera Mods] dimitrissot:
Dear cstark27. I am noticing a weird behavior on Custom AOSP ROMS. I own an H870 LG G6 and when I boot into the stock ROM Everything in both normal and wide camera works fine. When I am booting the custom AOSP (AICP or RRemix 8.1 Oreo) the ZSL mode only for the normal lens doesn't work. In the wide angle camera it works fine. Any workarounds for that?
[Google Camera Mods] blossom:
Couldn't find this setting anywhere

Can you please let me know where to find it?
[Google Camera Mods] harysviewty:
The real solution is... Another cstark version with option to set multiplier underexpose value, but seems like it's not going to happen forever ??
[Google Camera Mods] Joe199799:
Any possibility we can get compatibility for the G7, I apologise if this comes off like asking for an ETA would, I do appreciate everything you've done it's great work and you have way more experience in this than i could ever have
[Google Camera Mods] fu24:
This is a description of the reference cstark27. My modified version. I don't know if it suits you.

It is modified based on GCam_5.1.018_by_SerJo87_1.6RC2_test4d_fixed.APK. It can be switched between camera id 0 or 2.

GCam_5.1.018_by_SerJo87_1.6RC2_test4d_fixed-Fu24-3.apk

Note：

I only tested on Xiaomi 6 Global Stable V9.5.6.0

Because I really don't understand smali code. Do not expect me to modify the error.

I just compare, Copy, Paste. Last test.

My English is not so good. I hope you understand me!
[Google Camera Mods] KUSOsan:
Click on the photo on the bottom right after you take it. Possibly might need Google photos but I don't think you do. If it still doesn't show up then try installing it to see.

I think he is waiting for arnova or the other guy to fix it because I think he said it has something to do with the SD845 which I think the G7 has right?
[Google Camera Mods] Joe199799:
Yes it does have an 845 and I missed that thank you, not a fan of the results of the stock camera app
[Google Camera Mods] starcms:
Hi cstark27. Thanks for all the hard work! I use your versions because the LG G6 has the same camera module as my Essential (imx258) and the same tint issues which your versions have an option to fix. Also, Arnova's versions give a bluish tint even when not using HDR+ enhanced on the Essential (edit: blue tint comes from having model set to taimen or marlen, guess that's why I get it on Arnova's, guessing he's using taimen)

However, like a couple other people reported (with LGs), this newest 3.9test version FCs. 3.8 (and previous versions) works perfectly in every way.

I know you had asked for a log. What type of log? And if it's not a standard type of Android log, how do I pull it?

Thanks again!
[Google Camera Mods] lcparente:
Sorry my delay to reply your message >.<'

Yes! It is exactly this! I am using the version 3.8 both normal and wide *.APK and this Lens Blur's option is not available in my G6 o.0'

I have changed and tested all the options from Auto to Nexus 6 in 'Advanced -> Model' menu yet I still missing the whole potential from Lens Blur.

Did you change anything in you camera, [MENTION=5359858]KUSOsan[/MENTION] ?! o.0'
[Google Camera Mods] KUSOsan:
Can you post a picture of what the screen looks like when you take a lens blur picture and then tap on the gallery circle shortcut? I haven't changed anything that would be relevant to my knowledge as ive had the option over 2 different custom ROMs and the stock Room as well
[Google Camera Mods] basmeuter:
Do you have use.photos in developer settings enabled? Then you won't get the option.
[Google Camera Mods] koboltzz:
Thanks for your hard work :)

If you have some free time, I have a few suggestions for your gcam modification.

I know developers among themselves is always such a thing, but maybe it is possible for you and for IDAN1190 to work together in some way (I don't want to say 'copy' ;) ).

Here is also a gcam mod from IDAN1190 , but for the S8. What am I getting at?

IDAN1190 has some subtleties, such as that the app automatically executes force closes after changing settings. The UI elements are also arranged more clearly and it is possible to activate and deactivate Hexagon DSP.

Most important is 'slow shutter X2' which will give you best night shots (NonZSL) even better than bright mode etc.
[Google Camera Mods] sagor1:
Hi [MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION] i am having this weird viewfinder view after oreo update on my g6.I didn't use gcam after the update.Today when i am using the camera it's show this weird behaviour.At 1st i thought it's the v3.8 prob....then i download the v3.6.

Both have this problem.

Please find out the problem and guided me what to do.

Update-Didn't realize screenshot doesn't show the problem.

The problem is.....when i hold my phone in portrait mode viewfinder show everything narrow & when i hold my phone in landscape mode everything show wider.
[Google Camera Mods] lcparente:
[MENTION=5359858]KUSOsan[/MENTION], please, see the attached print-screen below. As you can see, the option does not appear. However, if I install the version 3.7 it works :confused: ... WTH?! >.<'

[MENTION=7116571]basmeuter[/MENTION], this option was always checked by default and as you can see on the attached print, it was enabled as well.

Thankfully this is something that I can deal with; but, sometimes it is cool to decrease the amount of blur or choose another object to focus in and etc...
[Google Camera Mods] basmeuter:
Does it help when you uncheck it then?
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
My version has all of those features as well.

[MENTION=2557531]starcms[/MENTION] the log is an adb logcat. Do 'adb logcat -c' then do 'adb logcat > log.txt' and open the version until it Force closes. Then exit the command prompt or press ctrl+c.
[Google Camera Mods] KUSOsan:
Using it on a V20 for me and that use.photos option is unchecked and I can't even check it. It is disabled completely in regards to something about it already being set in the setprop and cant override it. Try unchecking it and and clear the app out and start it up again then take a new lens blur pic and see
[Google Camera Mods] brolic925t:
1000th [emoji36][emoji36]

And i also cannot take photos on lateat version with wideangle cam
[Google Camera Mods] lcparente:
OMG! I just have unchecked-it and... It is working flawless, lol!

Thank you guys so much ^^
[Google Camera Mods] starcms:
Ok, on 3.9test, the issue is with motion photos. If I turn them off, it works fine. Have them on auto or on and the camera app crashes soon as I press the shutter button.

On 3.8 and earlier, motion photos work perfectly.

I have attached the requested logcat of the crash. The trouble starts at, but that's about the only help I can provide. :) Hope this helps you find the issue introduced in 3.9:

07-05 18:30:22.428 21932 21932 I CAM_CaptureModule: takePictureNow invoked

Much thanks in advance!!
[Google Camera Mods] kakarotvn:
This should be execute in the phone or from pc connected to the phone when testing?
[Google Camera Mods] TheCoryGuy:
Using an LGV20 US996 rooted. Camera is crashing when snapping a photo. Before only burst was working. Can't seem to figure out what's going on.
[Google Camera Mods] Doct93:
Hey guys! Disable ZSL when it needs to be activated? what is it for? These are my settings. Thank you
[Google Camera Mods] Baijoosharma:
I wanna say few things

Thanks for your efforts awesome work

Can't download app In edge chrom browser it's not open i downloaded uc mini to download it

And Can't see photo's in camera app (by clicking right bottom corner) need to go gallery in mew version

I feel old version is awesome for me I roll bak to old version lg g6
[Google Camera Mods] Sparksys:
Lens blur doesn't work on my G5 Nougat.

As soon as I take a lens blur picture.. gcam crashes!

What is the solution?
[Google Camera Mods] charliebigpot:
Hi, using v3.8, everything works great on my v30+ (back, front, narrow, wide, blur, photos saved in the right folder, etc, you name it) ?
[Google Camera Mods] dipanshu92:
I am not able to install the normal v3.8 on my V30+ Oreo. I get this error (attached)

Wide angle version is working fine.

I already tried restarting the phone after uninstalling the previous versions of Gcam that I had installed.

Any solutions to this ? Please help!
[Google Camera Mods] aledex:
3.9 both normal and wide crash on my LG G6 H870.

3.8 normal works flawlessly whereas 3.8 wide had a green-tint problem.

Thank you as always for your hard work :)
[Google Camera Mods] batpoil:
I used to have your camera app working fine on 14.1 but can't get it to work on 15.1. I read the original post saying to remove the options but I can't even get the app to load (it instantly crashes) so how could I change a setting in there? Or maybe I'm not looking at the right place? Any help appreciated, I really want to get this back on my phone! Running 15.1 20180629 on a US997.
[Google Camera Mods] stewmanv20:
RE : WIDE V 3.8

I don't see the AUTOFOCUS circle at all when using the WIDE version ..

.. anyone else notice that missing circle ?
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
Did you try downloading the APK from the Alternative Download link in the OP? Drive causes issues for some on Oreo.

Yeah 3.9test doesn't work on LG's it sounds like. It removed the purple/green tint in dark areas on my OnePlus 6 so I was hopeful it would solve similar issues on the G6.

Sometimes you can long press the shortcut icon and go to Video or Selfie option then you can access the settings that way.

The wide angle camera is a fixed focus unit; it does not have autofocus mechanism.
[Google Camera Mods] Whiskeyomega:
[MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION] can i use this in my aroma for my rom ? thanks
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
Sure
[Google Camera Mods] Whiskeyomega:
Erm alright. Just testing both Gcam apps but they both crash on apps.

I think from looking at the logcat it might be Access denied finding property

"persist.camera.enable.micro"

"persist.Camera.diet_burst"

"camera.died_burst"

Not sure what ive done wrong :P
[Google Camera Mods] Whiskeyomega:
Just to add it runs fine if Install them normally but if copy over the apk's through aroma installing them they just crash after permissions
[Google Camera Mods] Dimas_sc:
Is it possible to set the SD card as a default save destination for photos and videos of the GCam?
[Google Camera Mods] dannejanne:
HDR is overdone on this mod. Bright areas gets underexposed instead as the HDR parameters is way too aggressive. Leaving many photos look weird.
[Google Camera Mods] leomiliano:
I have the same problem. When I choose the resolution with 16: 9 format in the viewfinder it looks 18: 9. Then the picture goes well. This started to happen after updating to oreo since the application no longer appears in the app scaling list. Thanks in advance
[Google Camera Mods] stewmanv20:
>> HDR is overdone on this mod. Bright areas gets underexposed

I would have to disagree .. at least with daylight outdoor scenes .. with my LG V20 the stock cam OVER-exposes in stock HDR mode .. while this pixel mod seems to do a much better job on virtually every picture comparisons I made. Note, that I have not taken many low light shots .. my 02
[Google Camera Mods] adas8484:
What is the best version of Gcamera right now?
[Google Camera Mods] harysviewty:
That's because you're using 100% nonzsl underexposure multiplier. It's good for big pixelsize like pixel phones. For LG phones, 1-1.12 micron pixelsize, use 75% or below. If not, your photos will have a very aggressive shadows, black darkish tint, greyish clouds etc
[Google Camera Mods] dannejanne:
Thanks. Can't find any setting for that though.
[Google Camera Mods] harysviewty:
Edited

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A5Am-THCEXaz_uFq-Co1mPeAh_JtdmD6/view?usp=drivesdk

This is the right link
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
edited
[Google Camera Mods] fu24:
This should be my modified version. ( I have already compared ). he just changes the file name.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76984692&postcount=987

I have removed the link today.
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
I have checked [MENTION=8472543]fu24[/MENTION]'s version dated June 24 2018 and his statement is true. These versions are identical.
[Google Camera Mods] stewmanv20:
Perhaps someone can explain what all those advanced settings mean .. mine are all at default for v3.8 ( on my LG V20 ) ... having said that all my pics turn out fabulous as is .. happy camper ((-:
[Google Camera Mods] harysviewty:
Your version doesn't support LG g4 & V10 & v34. And it has slow viewfinder (like 3fps) on g7/v35. Lens blur bug. Mine has panorama bug, faster darker fps in viewfinder
[Google Camera Mods] fu24:
I don't mind anyone downloading and linking it.

But you should not modify the file name with your own name.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77062621&postcount=1025

I have confirmed with cstark27 that this is my modified version.

Please upload your own truly modified version.

I leave a message of your FB.
[Google Camera Mods] harysviewty:
I just rechecked it, oh so sorry, the link was wrong. Edited, done ?
[Google Camera Mods] No Expert:
Does video OIS work for anyone (I'm on an LG G5)?

The setting is activated, but I've tried many times and the video is definitely not stabilised.

The stock camera video is much smoother.

Thanks
[Google Camera Mods] zawias92:
hmm, works on mine g5 (gcam 3.8, stock 7.0 rom)
[Google Camera Mods] No Expert:
Thanks.

It works, but it's ever so slight and much worse than stock I had not even noticed...