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[Google Camera Mods] Doct93:
[MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION] I tried to install the autofocus version and I noticed that after a few shots with the front camera disappears the "dot" for focusing and the camera is even more difficult with the setting of a cook, I have to check if the same sifuazione also happens with the standard. Thank you for the work you have done and are continuing to do.
[Google Camera Mods] Postmanpl:
I will test this version today in the evening.
[Google Camera Mods] Bwilson123:
When using Lense blur with my LG v20 it is very dark. Is this normal?
[Google Camera Mods] Postmanpl:
No it's not. In my G6 its normal, as other modes
[Google Camera Mods] lcparente:
Sometimes my G6 stays like that; but, with the old version 3.4. However, I will test 3.6 today and see how it is =)
[Google Camera Mods] remondz:
I don't really see a difference in focusing... I get sharp photos or portraits from both versions even with forced HDR+ enhanced for portrait mode. The only problem is that if portrait shots are viewed from inside the camera app they look blurry, but in gallery app they look fine and sharp as [MENTION=2608100]Maximus41[/MENTION] stated.
[Google Camera Mods] Postmanpl:
I got problem with AF in Low Light conditions. I will test these versions and post comparition.

But for now i've got this ;) direct link http://i65.tinypic.com/4hsjzm.jpg - crops are in high res, all made in photoshop saved without compression. Settings: HDR on high, jpeg: 98% . I see no difference beetween Artz and Cstark (but after revelations in G6 topis, i think that this is obvious ;) ) Also there are no difference between HDR+ and HDR+ Ench - in this light conditions. More tests later...
[Google Camera Mods] lcparente:
Guys, a fast question: Is there any possibility to decrease the blur effect in the Portrait mode?

I have an impression that cstark27_version_3.4 seems to blurry less than the actual 3.6 version.

Anyways, both Normal and Wide version is working rock solid on my G6 =D
[Google Camera Mods] NickNT5:
Thank you for this; however, it seems like portrait mode is set permanently to HDR+ Enhanced (hence the delay in taking the photo), and the results are correspondingly messed-up. It is really strange, since you can choose HDR+ (or no HDR) while in portrait mode, but the app overrides this!

Is it just me, or are you facing the same problem?

Edit: I did find out that you can change the abovementioned portrait default in the settings menu, but portrait photos taken with the front cam still appear weird (bad I'd say), even in HDR+/no HDR modes.
[Google Camera Mods] Bulletinabluesky:
It appears to load whatever file you place in that folder, not sure if you put more than config in there which it will load, probably the last used.

I never tried the front cam in portrait mode, I tested now and it also comes out weird for me. I'd try earlier Gcam versions and see if it works there, I mainly wanted Night Sight and the main cameras to work so from that perspective I tested the Gcam releases until I found one where those worked(incl changing from wide to normal) and didn't crash every few mins.

The app doesn't work flawlessly, still a bit glitchy even with the config files but the main camera functions work great and the image quality is unbelievable, HDR+e and Night Sight is truly amazing.
[Google Camera Mods] NickNT5:
Ok, thank you very much for this confirmation! It would also be great if you could keep us updated on any other developments! :)
[Google Camera Mods] uberniner:
I tried the 4.2 version and it produces better pics than stock cam. I have one issue though:

If I snap a picture and switch the camera to wide/normal, take another picture, the first picture doesnt get stored. The time to switch without loosing pics is about 5-10sec.

I tried the arnova version and that one actually prevents me from switching until the processing is done...

Any ideas?

PS. im a c++ dev, so I could help debug/tune these aps, if thats something related to my expertise.
[Google Camera Mods] Dishe:
Ok, so here's the deal with the front camera (for those of you following along): [MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION] was nice enough to chat with me about the front cam, and in a nutshell it seems the green/yellow/mush it produces has to do with a faulty black level parameter in the processing. I'm probably oversimplifying it, but the same thing sometimes happens on other phones like the Moto G5+, but at least there it can usually be fixed by adjusting the black level in settings. For some reason, on LG cameras, the black level adjustment settings for the front cam does not seem to work for much. This was true on the V30, my V20, and apparently the G6 as well. Probably all if not most LG models would have the same issue.

On Gcam 5.1, cstark was able to fix it by removing the code that adjusts the black levels completely. Then all modes, including HDR+ Enhanced, worked fine on the front cam. Sadly, he no longer supports LG after Gcam6.x because he no longer uses his V30 anymore. This is why the last version that seemed catered to our devices was back in 5.x.

I asked him if it would be possible to fix a modern 6.x Gcam, but so far none of his test versions have worked. We can't figure out why, and it is hard since he doesn't personally have an LG phone to test anymore (so I keep testing remotely for him, which is time consuming). Whatever magic worked on the old versions doesn't seem to work now. So we're stuck using HDR off or regular HDR+ (which isnt as detailed) for the front cam.

I'm hoping we can, at the very least, find a way to make the front cam default to enhanced mode OFF, while the rear cams default to ON. That way at least we can use both cameras without toggling. My wife uses her V20 and doesn't remember to toggle that switch so her front cam pics often come out blobby and green, unless she remembers to turn that off and then forgets to turn it back on in the rear cam (so we lose some of the enhanced detail). It's less than ideal like this.

Anyway, that's all the info I have at the moment. My apologies if this isn't useful or interesting for some of you, but I'll bet it is for others.
[Google Camera Mods] Arcide:
What I've noticed with all of the (newer) gcams I've tested is that even with the regular HDR+ there is still a green tint (and blur), just not as intensive as with HDR+ enhanced.

Thanks for the info, it's great to hear he's still working on it.
[Google Camera Mods] uberniner:
Do you guys know how to prevent losing photos when switching between cameras? Its a bummer for such a great image quality.
[Google Camera Mods] C D:
Not sure what's happening there. I use cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v4.2t3_fu24-05h on my V20, and it always tells me to wait if I try to switch lenses when it's still processing. Do you use this exact 5.1-4.2 port variant for your phone?
[Google Camera Mods] uberniner:
I have this cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v4.2t3.apk, but also installed arnova 6.1. Not sure if they can interfere, but im not running both at the same time.

Im using long press on the camera switch and it allows me to switch almost instantly. The Arnova version gives me an error until the actual processing is done, but is laggy and crashing quite often.
[Google Camera Mods] C D:
They won't interfere and are installing fine since they have different app package names. I've had up to four different GCam ports installed at the same time for testing in the past.

Try the slightly modified cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v4.2t3_fu24-05h.apk that I'm using and see if you get the lens-switching delay message. If it has a different package name from your current GCam 5.1 version, then it will install alongside it instead of replacing it.
[Google Camera Mods] uberniner:
Ok, this is nice improvement, it gives the warning when switching too fast. Thx.

Will test and see how it works overall. It would be great to have a progress bar indicating processing :p
[Google Camera Mods] sj123:
MY QUESTION: Does Gcam need "native libs"?

BACKGROUND: I am a newbie. I have the LG V30 H932 (T-Mobile) and had been using Arnova Advanced v1.5 but found it somewhat buggy after high-processing shots (HDR+, Night Sight, Motion) if I tried another shot or gallery too quickly after such a shot. I hoped v1.7 (Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.7.190716.1800.apk) would be more stable. I use AppCloner to install Gcam (because I like to change the app name for the app drawer to something more descriptive than "Camera"). When I first opened v1.7 I was hit with an avalanche of crash errors, but an AppCloner warning notification suggested I clone the app with the cloning option "skip native libs". I did that and no more crashes on open! Gcam 1.7 seems to be working fine and so far seems more stable than the v1.5 I was using (still green selfies, and so far I've only seen crashes on Motion photos with more than minimal subject motion). But I don't know if skipping native libs means that Gcam isn't doing certain things it should be doing. Can anyone answer this? (I don't understand what native libs are or whether Gcam needs them for anything.)
[Google Camera Mods] Z23:
The only stable version for my G5 is Cstark 4.2 T3. It is my daily driver. For nightsight I experiment with other versions. The good thing: Cstark can be installed parallel to newer gcam versions. So you have the best of two worlds.
[Google Camera Mods] SamsonSD:
Great work guys and need the same mod for triple camera of LG W30

I really appreciate your work and I want to get the camera mod for LG W30 which has a triple camera. I feel that the algorithm they used in camera is bit a miss and not consistent to give some good pics. So, if you can create a mod for that mobile then it would be great. Thanks in advance.:fingers-crossed:
[Google Camera Mods] Da Legend:
Hi, so I just got my v30 like 5 days ago. I install this mod and it works ?. Only problem is it only works on the wide angle. Can I set it to use the main lens? Or where can I get a gcam mode that works with the main lens. Thanks in advance.
[Google Camera Mods] loretta1980:
Cstark 4.2 T3 on H850 RR 7.0.2

Hi,

i installed Cstark 4.2 T3 on my H850 running RR 7.0.2 (LOS 16 Pie) and it works.

Now i found my LG Cam Plus Module (700) but no button or the zoom slider shows a reactions.

I also tried the LOS 16 Cam app and Open camera. No function.

Does somebody know, what to do, to use the Cam Plus Module with Pie?
[Google Camera Mods] kezzsim:
I am also having a similar issue, US997 (LG G6) running the Pixel Experience ROM (to replace my original Pixel XL, so good so far)

That ROM is on Android 9 Pie which I think is giving me said problems

I can get this app to open and take a picture but...

1) Switching Lenses causes an app crash, but if I do it twice (i.e. crash the app twice) It will eventually switch to Wide Angle when it reopens.

2) Trying to open settings crashes the app, reopening it will never get me into the settings.

3) Where is night sight? I came across this app because I found an article talking about using that with this yet I haven't found it anywhere on the aside list of features. Perhaps the press was incorrect?

I have tried clearing the cache & force stopping the app.

Any advice or should I wait for another build?

Thanks
[Google Camera Mods] bamzie:
LGN1_MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V1d.apk

This version works well for me. No fc, and all the options works! Thank you!!

My device: LG G5 F700L

Android 8.0 (Stock)
[Google Camera Mods] loretta1980:
I think it works because you use a stock rom. I think the needed parts are missing in LOS Roms. Like the Always on features.

So is it possible to extract the needed stuff from the stock rom to put it in LOS 16 or GCam?
[Google Camera Mods] HaMMeR-MaN:
I also have a US997 (LG G6). Would love to run a custom rom but did not think it was possible to root. Any chance you could please give a link to the process you used? Would be much appreciated.
[Google Camera Mods] Dlions:
What does Always On have to do with Camera
[Google Camera Mods] loretta1980:
That has nothing to do with the camera. Just saying because this is also a feature that only works with the stock roms of LG. I think you also need something from the stock rom to get the CAM Plus module to run with LOS.

Or am i wrong?
[Google Camera Mods] Dlions:
I dont know but you could try LOS 16 for the V20 G6 or G5 x86cpu maintains them all
[Google Camera Mods] kezzsim:
It has to be a US997 that ISN'T on US Cellular. When you look up the IMEI it has to report the network back as being ABC USA.

There's a rather detailed thread here on XDA that explains the process, involving using an official unlock tool from LG. There's also a MOD EDIT: LINK REMOVED dedicated to people that are still trying to unlock carrier phone].

Personally, a friend gave me a Verizon G6 in good condition, then I bought a smashed up / destroyed US997 and took the motherboard from that to put in the (formerly) Verizon phone.

Worked well, the first motherboard was apparently stolen from RentACenter (it had a ROM lockdown) but the Ebay Seller let me return it for free. Second one was good.

Anyway, about this Camera V.S. Pie Based AOSP Pixel Experience ROM, uhhh

I've had one additional problem lately where the camera will take the same photo several times and stop recording new input.

The result is several duplicate pictures in my camera roll! All this is really making me start missing my Pixel;

This app is so close to being as good
[Google Camera Mods] techski886:
Hi guys,

Running GApp-less Lineage 16 on V30 here, got:

- Pix3lify Magisk mod installed which should enable GCam2Api

- additionally enabled it using other zip

- zoomfix installed

- SeLinux Magisk mod with Permissive access

still can't get GCam to work:

[IMG="probe"]https://i.ibb.co/7gXjgBh/camera2.png[/IMG]

Any ideas?

Thanks
[Google Camera Mods] techski886:
I am going to answer myself here just in case someone else run onto the issue.

Solution is to install MicroG and it's components (give persmissions and all that stuff).

Also set SELinux into persmissive mode.
[Google Camera Mods] Dlions:
If any of you guys looking for a 6.2.x version of Gcam. This one working pretty goodhttps://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog666/
[Google Camera Mods] Z23:
Please always add on which phone some app works good. On LG G5 this does not even install.
[Google Camera Mods] rundumdieuhr:
I agree but it is just as much depending on the Android Version you are using. Gcam 6.2 requires Android 9.
[Google Camera Mods] attom93:
I already tried that on my H930 and almost everything works fine. Only problem is, that there isn't a model option which works on both lenses. For instance the main lens takes pictures when the model is set to Pixel 3, but the wide angle takes purple tint image. When I set the model to Pixel 2, the wide angle is great, but the main lens doesn't take photos. This is the only problem. Even the front camera works perfectly for me.

EDIT: the purple tint of the wide angle photos is gone by enabling "use restart" option.
[Google Camera Mods] Z23:
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[Google Camera Mods] Dlions:
I am using LG G5 H830 Running LOS 16 by x86cpu and was able to install and so far so good!

Yes you are right! And by changing Back camera to Pixel XL in HDR+ Settings I was able to take photos on both wide and normal Lenses!
[Google Camera Mods] sch3mat:
LG V30 - some of the latest verions of Google Camera don't work - they're going to crash or cant install them :(

Versions 6.2xx and 6.3xx.
[Google Camera Mods] schwinn8:
6.2 and higher require Pie OS, as noted by the changelog.
[Google Camera Mods] sch3mat:
Indeed. My V30 is upgraded to Android 9 Pie version :(
[Google Camera Mods] mon0theist:
Just confirming, cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v4.2t3.apk on the first post is the most current version? Or is there a newer version?
[Google Camera Mods] schwinn8:
Last I heard, the Pie update was pulled because it has many major issues, so if you're still running that, this could explain it.

6.1 works pretty well on my V30 on Oreo (except for green tint selfies, which I couldn't care less about)... I don't think 6.2 really gets you much more in features anyway?
[Google Camera Mods] sch3mat:
Thanks, i will try this version :)
[Google Camera Mods] banesi:
6.2 latest works great on V30 Pie
[Google Camera Mods] fu24:
This is modified according to the requirements of the [MENTION=7806114]harysviewty[/MENTION]. Corresponding to LG V40 supports 5 lenses.

I am currently busy with work. So now there is not much time to modify GCam. So I can't be sure when it will be updated again.

Update. Telephoto and wide-angle lens switchable versions.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78002404&postcount=1

5. This is based on Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.6.190614.0200.apk, by Arnova8G2

Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.6-Fu24_5Lens-01a.apk	(Updated on 2019.8.30 )

Package name： org.codeaurora.snapcam

Changelog：

# Should be able to function properly.

* This version supports 5 lenses,

# Three rear lenses - Camera ID is 0, 2, 3．Two front lens - Camera ID is 1, 4.

* The switching method is only long press and viewfinder button. Only mode of direct switching (no restart required).

# In the rear lens, only the rear lens is switched. In the front lens, only the front lens is switched.

* The front main lens and the auxiliary lens resolution are independently set.

* Add disable mode setting, including first auxiliary rear lens, second auxiliary rear lens（Contains disabled lens switching） and auxiliary front lens（Contains disabled lens switching）．

* If the application is restarted, the front lens will return to the main lens.

* Lib is restored to built-in.

5. This is based on Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.6.190614.0200.apk, by Arnova8G2

Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.6-Fu24_5Lens-01b.apk	(Updated on 2019.8.30 )

Package name： org.codeaurora.snapcam

Changelog：

* This version is a beta version. Need someone to help test to see if it works.

* The front lens will remain in the previous state when the application is restarted.
[Google Camera Mods] Dlions:
Thanks [MENTION=8472543]fu24[/MENTION] for this GCam version I like the switching method where no restart is needed and its quite responsive too. But low light shots are't clear they've got blueish/redish lines, also the BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+ is plobably the best Base Config but google Lens suggestions dont work and the flash is always on on auto.

LG G5 H830 here LOS 16.0 by x86cpu
[Google Camera Mods] brombadeg:
Which port is best for V30+ H932?

I have been reading the thread for a while and installed couple ports but none worked 'flawlessly'.

GCam 6.1 Adv. 1.7 I have been using, but please let me know if that is normal:

- Using simple HDR+ photos takes ages. maybe 20 seconds with the post processing. the shooting is relatively quick, but saving slow..

- night Mode, same. Post processing/saving takes long time. So if I take 3 or 4 consecutive night mode photos the phone dies, becomes unresponsive, have to reboot.

otherwise it works, but if there is a better mod, I would switch. I did not think S835 is that weak to save photos that slow.
[Google Camera Mods] banesi:
Use this one and forget about all others: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog666/

EDIT: Unfortunately it doesn't save wide angle shots, ah well, next one please :(

EDIT2: Seems you can fix this by playing with Pixel3 > Pixel2 than back to > Pixel3 settings, works now.

EDIT3: So, first thing, Settings > About > Enable Advanced Option. Second thing, Settings > HDR+ Control > Use Restart. Third thing, Settings > Enable AUX button. All should be fine now.
[Google Camera Mods] Jimmy Seraph:
thanks for the tip banesi. Are you able to record videos with those settings?

On my front camera it works fine, but switching to video on a rear one makes screen black until I switch back to photo, or settings. (doesn't matter if it's wide angle or not)
[Google Camera Mods] banesi:
I really didn't tried because you will never find Gcam that takes better videos than stock cam.
[Google Camera Mods] Redline:
Thanks for the effort. Currently, on any mode other than video the FPS on the app drops to about 1FPS.

Camera switching appears to work okay, but unless the mode is set to video then on both front and rear cameras on all modes the FPS is about 1.

LG V40 405EBW on LOS 16.
[Google Camera Mods] fu24:
The viewfinder delay is usually related to the "viewfinder format", and the "Raw format" needs to be set to suit you.

I don't own the LG V40, you have to find the parameters that suit you.

Maybe [MENTION=7806114]harysviewty[/MENTION] can provide assistance
[Google Camera Mods] Arcide:
Arnova8G2 (Beta): Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_V2.2.2beta2.190907.0540

I've found that this version works almost perfectly on my LG V30 (android pie, stock). The only problem I could find so far was the terrible viewfinder lag, which was fixed by changing the raw format, as the helpful comment above has noted.

The front camera works fine (no tints), I selected the Pixel 3a XL model for the front camera, and Pixel 3 XL for the back.

There is a separate aux (wide angle) switch button which works instantly without restarting the camera.

Night mode also works fine.

There were a few hiccups where pressing the shutter button didn't work, but after reopening the app it continued working fine.

I'll be doing more testing, but all in all, it seems to work okay, just a bit more tweaking by devs and it should be perfect.

Edit: One other thing, upon exiting the camera app, the launcher very often redraws and there is some (system wide) lag, but I don't know if that's the app's fault or just the bad ram management or whatever, though that still could be the app's fault for taking too much resources.
[Google Camera Mods] rundumdieuhr:
Thanks for pointing out the new beta! Just to be clear because I did not find the settings and wide-angle switch button at first: upon first install, enable advanced options under more > settings > about.
[Google Camera Mods] elhennig:
Where did you find the wide-angle switch button? I do not see it...
[Google Camera Mods] rundumdieuhr:
That was my point :)

First: More -> Settings -> Enable advanced mode

Then you will find the option to enable the wide-angle switch button midway through the settings in the "Photo" category:

Enable AUX button

Displayed Multi-lens button in the viewfinder :good:
[Google Camera Mods] elhennig:
What phone are you using? And which ROM?

I do not get this option on my LG H930...
[Google Camera Mods] rundumdieuhr:
I do on LG-H930 (stock Android 9).

You got the newest beta apk [MENTION=4348400]adsubzero[/MENTION] pointed out, right?

Arnova8G2 (Beta): Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_V2.2.2beta2.190907.0540

from https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2-beta/ :good:
[Google Camera Mods] Arcide:
Yeah sorry, I forgot to mention that. Open the camera app, then go to the camera settings, scroll down and choose "about", and in that submenu you have the option to enable advanced settings.

Also for some reason I can't reply to this thread from within the android xda app. :eek:
[Google Camera Mods] elhennig:
Yes, I am using exactly that version. I am on the latest LiquidRemix ROM (also Android 9). With the 6.1 V1.7 GCam it worked fine. Bit with this one here I do not get an option for the wide angle lense. But never mind, I will revert back to 6.1 V1.7...
[Google Camera Mods] Arcide:
Look at the attachment.

Also I've found out that it DOES require app restart for it to snap a photo after changing the lens.

There is however, also an option for it to be done automatically:

Open camera settings - > HDR+ control submenu - > scroll down and check "use restart for aux mod".
[Google Camera Mods] elhennig:
This option I see, but not the "Enable AUX Button" one...
[Google Camera Mods] Arcide:
Perhaps it's because you're on AOSP, I really don't know.

Are you sure you got the version I mentioned, because the older (stable one) doesn't have that option?
[Google Camera Mods] elhennig:
Yes the version is 2.2.2beta2.190907.0540

Besides AOSP (or better LOS) it could also be a matter of translation, since you are using English while I am using German language.

Anyway, no worries, I am quite happy with 6.1, too. Thanks for your help! :good: