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[Google Camera Mods] treggi:
When I take a picture with rather dark and rather bright areas, it makes a difference if I tap to focus on a dark or a bright area. When I tap on a dark area before taking the picture, the Gcam brightens the dark areas. But in opposite to the stock camera the google cam doesn`t show this in the preview. Is there a possibility th change this?

I also found out that tapping on a dark area is a much better way to brighten this area than using the brightness slider, which appears on the right side. By adjusting the slider the software simply makes the whole picture brighter, so the areas, which were already bright become overexposed. When you brighten the dark areas by tapping on them the Software acts more intelligent: the dark areas are strongly brightened, while the bright areas are only brightened a little bit. Thus the dynamic range is increased, but not that much like it woud be when shooting in hdr+ enhanced mode. I tried this with the normal hdr+ mode. This way you get pictures of a higher dynamic range, bus not as overdone like the hdr+ enhanced mode sometimes does it (which results in an unnatural look).

I don`t know how it works on the original google phones, but on my G6 (H870) I dont`t get a preview of the changes the software will add to the pictures during the developing process. When using the slider, yes, then I see the result. But the changes that will be made to the picture because I tapped on a dark area to fucus, you don`t see immediately on the screen. So the final jpeg result is always a bit of a surprise.

Of course it is a problem that when you tap on a dark area to brighten it up, you automatically focus on this area at the same time. You cannot tap on a point to focus, lock this, and then tap on a dark area to brighten it up. Google still has quite a lot to improve on the Google Cam.
[Google Camera Mods] koboltzz:
I think you misunderstood something. In the bug-free versions up to 3.8 there is no 'touch to focus'. Nor is there 'touching to lighten dark areas'. The illumination always applies to the whole picture, no matter where you type. It only seems that way to you because the gcam stacks several images and thus achieves a higher dynamic range. What you see is a placebo effect. Also, since gcam stacks several photos, a preview is almost impossible at the moment. Cheaper kinds of HDR like from samsung can be previewed, but not google's, not now.
[Google Camera Mods] treggi:
?? Did you ever use the app ??
[Google Camera Mods] koboltzz:
Oh man, very funny -.-

Just wanted to help with your problems. Good luck someone else will answer the 'right' way you wish.
[Google Camera Mods] treggi:
You're right with your thought, that it is hardly possible to show a preview of the resulting picture because it is calculated from several shots. But it is definitely the case that you can touch to focus and that touching dark areas of the picture affects the result in the way, that these area becomes brighter. I just tested it again, and you can do it as well when you have the app installed. That's why I was wondering if you are just writing about it, or if you are using it.
[Google Camera Mods] koboltzz:
Well I get confused with this post where we can read about a fixed tap to focus in cstarks version from fu24.

So there is touch to focus, but I tested again, since this is a V30 thread, on V30 there is

no

tap to brighten dark areas. You can control exposure for the whole image. You are talking about black magic where dark areas become visible and bright areas stay good exposured, never seen that on my V30.
[Google Camera Mods] treggi:
With the LG G6 (H870) you can control the exposion of image by tapping on a special area. I cannot believe that it is different on the v30. Here is an example.

1. The first picture I shot with normal hdr+ after tapping on the tree outside.

2. The second picture was shot with normal hdr+ after tapping on the radio on the table. You see, the dark area of the radio is brighter, but the tree outside is almost not affected.
[Google Camera Mods] treggi:
3. The third picture was taken in hdr+ enhanced mode without tapping anywhere. Strong "unnatural" Hdr effect. The tree was made much darker, the radio a little bit brighter by the GCam software. The replection of the sky in the glass of the clock is blue now, and the reflections on the table look as if a polarizing filter was used.

4. The fourth picture was shot with normal hdr+, but I brightened the exposion manually for +1.0 with the slider on the right side. The whole picture became generally brighter, the radio is brighter, but the tree completely overexposed. This result could bee seen in the preview. The results of no. 1-3 not.
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
There IS touch to expose for the normal and wide angle versions. And touch to focus on the normal lens version. The wide angle is a fixed focus camera so focus doesn't change when you tap. LG's software restricts the visualization of the exposure change when tapping. I don't know why. The Pixels and the port on my OnePlus 6 function properly; when you tap, you can see the exposure change.

As demonstrated above you only see the change in (some, all?) LG's after the photo is taken.
[Google Camera Mods] koboltzz:
Well, all your pictures were taken from different viewing angels. This has a huge impact and only makes your photos a very moderate reference. In addition you mixing up different hdr modes.

We are talking about that gcam is supposed to be smart enough to estimate the size of the window where the trees are, expose this window less strong and at the same time expose everything else stronger (especially the radio). This is possible with AI, but I don't think gcam for V30 can calculate different exposures for different objects at the same image.
[Google Camera Mods] treggi:
So there are still quite a lot of very, very interesting tasks for you developers :o

1. Making the exposure preview available for LG phones as well.

2. seperating AE lock and focus lock, so that it becomes possible to focus on one point and get the exposion from another area

3. Making the focussing more reliable (like the stock camera), especially the focussing without tapping often results in blurry pictures

4. Making the white balance and generally colour reproduction more accurate (stock camera of the G6 does this better than the google cam)

5. Keep on fighting against the pink/reddish issues of low light pictures (they are not completely solved yet )

...

Unfortunately I am not a developer, but only a grateful consumer. :)

But despite all that: without your work I would have sold my G6 because of the horrible jpeg developing of the stock camera software. You gave my phone the capability to shoot really great pictures
[Google Camera Mods] JarkMackson:
It says it's switching ID's but it doesn't do anything, it just switches between the front and rear cameras
[Google Camera Mods] Z23:
It's working on my G5. Long pressing switches cams and goes right into settings. Leaving them, cams switched. But because you have to manual correct cam resolution, I think its best for now to use V3.8 with different apps for both cams.
[Google Camera Mods] CCJ22:
Thank you OP for all you do.
[Google Camera Mods] g344978010:
Issue report:

The app is V4.1. My device is H930DS.

Previously I set main camera to 16 million pixel. but after I switch the camera, the pixel of main camera automatically change to 13 million. The display of app's setting shows unselected. I figured it out from the photo data.

Hope fix soon. Thanks.

Another question:

In some low light accasion, the photo tends to a little purple, even though I turned on the color fix. Is there any way to avoid it？
[Google Camera Mods] treggi:
I found out, that choosing a slower shutter speed can reduce the purple. You can also try a different camera model.
[Google Camera Mods] RockStar2005:
I tried taking a picture of a quarter moon, and even when I held my phone very still (Medium + Slower under HDR+ Enhanced), the photo still came out a bit blurry (see attached). I did not move the phone until after I saw that the photo was taken and showed up in the preview spot at lower right. What am I doing wrong here?
[Google Camera Mods] treggi:
The camera needs a contrast border to focus. But in the middle of the picture there is only plain dark sky. You should have tapped onto the moon, the border between the trees and the sky or the door to show the camera where is an area with higher contrast.
[Google Camera Mods] RockStar2005:
Hmm ok. Tap on the moon...............I will try that again tonight assuming it's clear out, which it's supposed to be.

Thanks!
[Google Camera Mods] RockStar2005:
So I tried what you said, and it seemed to make a noticeable difference. The pics (see attached) came out a more in focus and clearer this time around, though I wish something could be done about balancing the amount of light emitting from the moon itself in the pic, which is much brighter than it looked in person.

Thanks!!!
[Google Camera Mods] jeffmik:
The new 4.1 is amazing. Thank you!

Has anyone been able to get a Photosphere to work properly on a V30? It's using the wrong zoom level.
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RIcWvZPzahr1uTvHWLEGV2tzZ1eFWPMG

4.2 test

[MENTION=8472543]fu24[/MENTION] came up with a way to show a new list for Aux (wide angle) resolutions, and I tried to hide/show it when necessary per his request. It won't show/hide right away so after you switch you may need to go back into settings and set the resolution, and hopefully that solves the issue for future switches?
[Google Camera Mods] anxpzhd:
I read all the thread until my head hurts. i'm probably missing something, but whenever i take a picture, and tap the photo thumb on the corner to view, there's no option to delete, or swipe to other photo. When i tap "back", i'm out from the camera app. How do i fixed this?

I already clean install the app, v4.1 (removed all other gcam app and clear cache and data).

I'm on LG G6 Oreo with stock ROM.
[Google Camera Mods] amrnagy16680:
go to settings .... developer settings ... camera.use_photos uncheck this option
[Google Camera Mods] anxpzhd:
Oh my thank you so much.
[Google Camera Mods] neobdium:
:highfive:

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Google Camera Mods] fu24:
thank you for your help.

I've let telephoto and wide-angle photo resolution options can appear alone.

But your cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v4.2t1.apk is switched to the telephoto lens. The rear camera photo resolution option is gone.
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
I think I accidentally deleted something when I was reverting my OP6 "fixes" for testing. Will fix. Thanks.
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
SEE TEST 3 BELOW, but LG G7 people can try this one...

v4.2 test 2

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dFxsR3FZiuq4UnnzIKe5Oiw7t_GG1MBe

Fixed a couple bugs, preliminary support for OnePlus 6 (just because I need it in there to test with current device - may not work with other SD845 devices), different black level calculation from Arnova8G2 (turn off LG G6 Color fix and try)
[Google Camera Mods] darkknight200:
Thanks. This version keeps the resolution I selected for main camera when switching back and forth to wide angle on my v20.

edit [MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION]

just noticed that when I choose hdr + on and hdr + enhanced on both camera, it doesn't really take the hdr photos. For hdr+ enhance mode, normally I wouldn't have zsl on the v20 but on this version it just snaps photo instantly.

The picture doesn't have the usual delay of hdr processing circle progress come up. So it feels like its no hdr is being selected even though i set it to hdr.
[Google Camera Mods] dimitrissot:
Does anyone now why the zsl on just the normal camera on lg g6 doesn't work? Wide cam works ok. Isn't that a little bit strange?
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
Are you on the stock rom? Or an AOSP/lineage? At one point one Dev contacted me about this I think, but fixed it himself. Stock rom should work fine...

[MENTION=5767632]darkknight200[/MENTION] what does the EXIF report under Software?
[Google Camera Mods] darkknight200:
on your version 4.2 t2 with hdr+ enhanced it says f/1.8 4mm 1/30s iso-106

on your version 3.8 with same hdr settings it is f/1.8 4mm 1/65s iso-101
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
4.2 test3

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IJZXYNojIh0bIr07UQLxJd44AZyaWpn7
[Google Camera Mods] dimitrissot:
Actually I am on AOSPEX ROM. When I was. In stock it used to work fine
[Google Camera Mods] darkknight200:
Perfect. Thank you. Hdr modes work on both camera.
[Google Camera Mods] viktor92:
I've tried only v4.2 test 2, but I've found the picture quality is better on v4.1.
[Google Camera Mods] darkknight200:
maybe because hdr wasn't working on test 2. Its fixed now on test 3.
[Google Camera Mods] Sparksys:
Test 3 is good so far..
[Google Camera Mods] viktor92:
When I switch to wide camera, the settings resolution of the normal camera is maintained, but when I go back to normal camera, its settings resolution is 8.3 megapixels. But despite this, if I took a picture, its resolution will be 15.9 megapixels, and if I go to settings, this is effectively the resolution that will be shown for the main camera.

ps.: all this with test 3
[Google Camera Mods] Z23:
My G5 remembers all camera resolution settings fine with latest beta.
[Google Camera Mods] spachal:
At first, THANKS [MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION] for a great work, I'm really glad that this development is still going on (1st edited post was a little bit disappointment, v4.1 as the last version ..)

And I have question about LCD max brightness option, is there any way how to choose max brightness automatically, both in photo mode and also pic viewer mode? Or, how can I choose media viewer? For example, I'm using F-stop app, there is this option and especially outside in a bright day it's very useful, at least for me ..

I can do it via Tasker, but build-in function like this one could be great for more users, not only for me, imho.

Thanks a lot! :]
[Google Camera Mods] fu24:
Let me explain what steps to switch the camera ID.

1 - Hold the camera switch icon.

2 - Then it will enter the setting screen by itself.

3 - Next. Press the Back button. Leave the setting. The application will restart.

At this time will switch to another lens. This is the complete step.

The back camera photo resolution you saw in step 2. Because the whole step has not been completed. So of course it shows the resolution of the original lens.
[Google Camera Mods] sergeylgv20:
Hello cstark27. Nemogli would you add to your camera adjustment of the white balance of white as Arthur then the pictures have a reddish tinge. Thank you.
[Google Camera Mods] fu24:
If you want to have this feature. You should install it

GCam_5.1.018_by_SerJo87_1.6RC2_test4d_fixed-Fu24-5.apk or MGCamera_5.1.0.18_R4X_v.5.1.19-fu24_1.3.apk

This is the version I modified earlier. You can also switch camera ID.

But there is no single resolution option for the main camera and the auxiliary camera. and there is no hold the "switch camera" button to change the camera ID function.

Full screen brightness requires long press of the "camera switch" button. And restart the application. It will enable maximum brightness.

To select another media viewer. Please press and hold the "Photo View" button.

Download link. No. 2 and 4

Alternative download location
[Google Camera Mods] treggi:
Hi [MENTION=8472543]fu24[/MENTION]

I am using your version GCam_5.1.018_by_SerJo87_1.6RC2_test4d_fixed-Fu24-5.apk, but it doesn't have the full screen brightness feature. Instead it has a lot of other features. I like "Minimal HDR+ smoothing" or "Manual focus", or the possibility to select different camera models for rear and front camera. What I like most is the feature "Advanced setting HDR+" > "NonZSL HDR+ underexposure multiplier". With this setting you can tell the software how strong the HDR-effect shall be in HDR+ enhanced mode. In other Gcam ports it is often too much and looks unnatural. Here you can select the amount of enhacement in 25% steps. I am using 50% or 75%. And it also has the nice feature to access the ISO speed or shutter speed change of HDR+ enhanced mode quickly by doubletapping on the black area next to the trigger.

But the resulting pictures of HDR+ enhanced mode are often a little bit too dark. In one of your other versions, GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Final_fu24-15.apk, I found in the settings the possibility of "exposure compensation", which helps. This Gcam version has the function to activate automatic full screen brightness by doubletapping on the black area next to the trigger.

So what I want to ask is: isn't it possible to merge all these features in one best-of-all Gcam port?

Update: I just tried this version: MGCamera_5.1.0.18_R4X_v.5.1.19-fu24_1.3.apk

It has almost the same functions like GCam_5.1.018_by_SerJo87_1.6RC2_test4d_fixed-Fu24-5.apk, but in both versions I can't find a setting to push the screen brightness to highest level automatically when the app is started
[Google Camera Mods] viktor92:
I think there are too many versions, and all with interesting features, I wish there was someone who could gather all the features in one version.

Anyway thank you all for this ports, the picture quality is way better than stock camera.
[Google Camera Mods] fu24:
GCam_5.1.018_by_SerJo87_1.6RC2_test4d_fixed-Fu24-5.apk and MGCamera_5.1.0.18_R4X_v.5.1.19-fu24_1.3.apk

Full screen brightness requires long press of the "camera switch" button. And restart the application. It will enable maximum brightness.

To select another media viewer. Please press and hold the "Photo View" button.

GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Final_fu24-15.apk

This Gcam version has the function to activate "Auto Exposure HDR+" by doubletapping on the black area next to the trigger. Not screen maximum brightness.

Both "maximum brightness" and "switching camera ID" are long press "switch camera". I don't know how to change the maximum brightness to the setting.

Gcam 5.1.018, 5.2.022, 5.2.025, 5.3 The encoding of these versions is somewhat different. I can't copy all the functions.

exposure compensation. I can't copy to 5.1.018

Portrait mode uses HDR+ enhancement. I can't copy to 5.2.025
[Google Camera Mods] treggi:
Thanks for the informations about the long pressing of the camera switch abd the photo view buttons. It works (the message that appears then is in russian letters :)). It´s a pitty that you can´t copy the features. So everyone of us has to decide what is most important for him.

Thank you.
[Google Camera Mods] 00xdaml:
Not sure if I'm doing something wrong here but neither Test 1, 2, or 3 works on my LG G7.

Test 1 and 3 makes the back camera stutter heavily and while Test 2 is normal/smooth nothing happens when I click the shutter button. All three Test-versions work fine with video and selfie-camera however. Any ideas?

Cheers.
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
Use test 2 and set HDR+ to On, the right most option.
[Google Camera Mods] 00xdaml:
Thanks, it worked.

Oddly enough I had tried this before but it did not work then, none of the HDR options worked. This time it did, and switching back to Auto also worked (for one shot only before it stopped working again). Will keep it at HDR+ then.
[Google Camera Mods] GalaxyS3only:
Hey! First thanks for your good work!

I'm on LG G5 H850 with rooted StockRom, newest Magisk & TWRP.

i'd love to change to LineageOS but need an equal Replacement for the Stock camera.

I tested the actual cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v4.2t3.apk on stock and it works with both cams (wide&normal), does it work under LineageOS?

Maybe with the Camera2Api-Magisk Module? ( https://www.xda-developers.com/camera2api-magisk-module-enables/ )

Thx & Greetz
[Google Camera Mods] Ice Bear:
Delete.
[Google Camera Mods] jeffmik:
The only camera app that does Photospheres is Google Cam. Has anyone been able to disable the zoom that makes it not work in the modded app?
[Google Camera Mods] cooki3monst3r77:
Super-Awesome-Bro

Thank you so very much for this camera. Works like a CHAMP!! I'm using LOS on V20 (H910) and this is the only camera app I've found that allows use of all cameras. Much needed!!!! :good:
[Google Camera Mods] 9646gt:
I know you aren't working on this particular port any more and the V40 is not released yet, but can you tell me if you have any idea if you would be doing a version for that phone when it releases? I am stuck deciding between the Pixel 3 XL and V40. I prefer multiple lenses but Google's processing. Just curious. Thanks cstark27
[Google Camera Mods] cstark27:
Almost all phones using the SnapDragon 845 processor are having major issues with GCam like not being able to use the ZSL config, no Portrait Mode, and rather unstable. I would not count on a good port for any SD845 phone at the moment. You could either wait until November or December and see what the status is on just get a Pixel 3.

I personally am over toying with all the ports, trying to get them running like on a Pixel, and being able to rely on it.
[Google Camera Mods] 9646gt:
Yeah I think once Google releases the 3 with an 845 we will see better compatibility and I don't blame you for getting burnt out. I just wish Google gave us more camera feature for a phone that is priced right up there with the flagships of Samsung and LG. It's quite frustrating that they only give us a single camera with no real versatility on a phone that will like be close to $900. Sorry for the rant lol
[Google Camera Mods] blossom:
Does AR Stickers working with the latest version ?
[Google Camera Mods] semifast:
just stick with a V30,V20, or G5 for a few years. phone upgrades are overrated. :cyclops:
[Google Camera Mods] 9646gt:
Lol I'm a teck junkie and have to satisfy my urger for a new device on at least a yearly basis ??
[Google Camera Mods] c0mpl3xy:
I am going for v30 since it seems to be one of the few sd835 devices with sd card
[Google Camera Mods] butragueño:
cstark27 thank you so much by your amazing work with GCam . please do you know if is possible the AR Stickers working with your GCam ? you are not interested in being able to use them? :good:
[Google Camera Mods] butragueño:
:(

I've seen that Google's AR Stikers only work from Android 8.1.

what fatality. It seems that they did it on purpose :mad:

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...-stickers-1-3-180720036-android-apk-download/
[Google Camera Mods] vonDubenshire:
Samsung one work with 8.0
[Google Camera Mods] butragueño:
yeah works ! everybody that want AR stikers , just install AR core and then the stikers from this thread and a new AR Stikers option appear in the menu , just over wide angle camera option :good::)

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s9/themes/app-google-pixel-ar-stickers-galaxy-s9-t3770135

P.S. Anyway I'm angry that google stickers only work from 8.1 :mad:
[Google Camera Mods] amrnagy16680:
download this and AR stickers will work

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/ar/f/ARStickers_AllPack_ParseErrorFix.apk

LG G6 H-870 DS

OS: 8.0
[Google Camera Mods] Cj719:
Ar stickers work just fine for me
[Google Camera Mods] c0mpl3xy:
I'll try this on my v20

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Edit: no dice. Oh well
[Google Camera Mods] butragueño:
thank you amrnagy16680 ! :good: I will try it
[Google Camera Mods] sebsational:
Just purchased a V20. Could somebody recommend the best version of this app for it please?
[Google Camera Mods] Redline:
The latest one works great!
[Google Camera Mods] UnidH4x0r:
Hey, [MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION] do you have a repo of the source code anywhere to further the development since you're dropping support?
[Google Camera Mods] joarce:
I installed just about every version of the camera mod on dotos 2.5 w/out installing gapps and they all close upon launch. This cam mod requires gapps?
[Google Camera Mods] sebsational:
Thanks, do you mean this one or is there a later version?cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v4.2t3.apk

If so please could you post the link.
[Google Camera Mods] surajsurya:
Thanks for the application.
[Google Camera Mods] sagor1:
I downloaded the AR stickers.Now how can i enable AR feature on 3.8?