yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] mathiraj:
Thank you. Today i followed the steps you have given above and updated my v88 piano tv box.

This scishion v88 piano tv box is a wonderful device with 4G RAM, but the stock ROM running this box is not great. They have removed some essential components and it is impossible to get an alternate launcher or other components to work on this.

i wonder if there is a custom android ROM for this device.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] dapirc:
V88 piano problem

Hello,

I found a problem with my V88 Piano. When I power off by remote control (not removing the power suply) When I make power on, the box not found the LAN

If I unplug the power supply e re start the box, all runs OK

Some one have an idea?

Thanks and sorry my english!

Best regards

Daniel
[App Stores] Primokorn:
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Context:

• Genuine Play Store reviews are getting deleted by Google assuming it as fake!

References:

• Google Updates Play Store Developer Program Policy to Combat Incentivized Ratings and Reviews

• Google Play is Hit with a New Wave of Fake Reviews

Things didn't really change in 2 years (at least) and I think this deserves a thread on XDA. Of course all devs are concerned but users too! You will understand why in a few minutes...

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My experience

In the Dev Console we can choose to receive email notifications when a new review is available. That's what I always do to give a quick answer if necessary.

In the emails from Google we have the rating and the comment but not the name of the person who posted the review.

Right after receiving this email I go to the dev console to check if the review is still there. It's not unusual that the review has already been removed by Google. It simply disappeared from the dev console and for everyone.

Actually things aren't that simple...

1. Sometimes the review is removed a few hours later.

2. I said that the review is no longer available in the dev console and it doesn't appear in the public version of the Google Play Store. However even if the review is removed for the rest of the world, the user who posted the review still sees his message! Here is why Google is misleading and deceitful.

◘

What can we do as developers/users?

We can try to complain about Google's algorithm (until things are fixed).

FYI data are sometimes not relevant in the dev console, there are several bugs including with Adwords platform... and Google's support is useless (the quality of their answers is really poor).

And some folks trust them to control their cars, manage all their digital lifes... :confused:

Some users of my apps and myself tried to contact Google's support. They are sorry if we have a bad experience with their products and services (LMAO) but the control of reviews is managed by their "Ratings and Comments team". Do you know what? We can't contact them and we can't have any answers from them.

◘

Closing words

Independant devs are working hard (sometimes several hours a day) to publish great apps with regular updates and all this may look like a losing battle.

Moreover Google tries to fight fake reviews. Since fake reviews means 5 stars you can imagine that 90% of our removed reviews are positive...

Support your devs and post genuine reviews to help and motivate them!

If you have more information on this matter then please share.

Thank you.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] leoni1980:
I've tried loads so far and whilst they all take photos they also get stuck 2/3 into the 'processing HDR', never being completed. I have to reboot the phone to get rid of the notification.

I've used the Pixel camera fine on a Nokia 6 2017 and a Nokia 8.

Anyone any ideas? [MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION]
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Rajeev:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zRaApVoSvQtON_h6ta1OB5QVeJRZaeZn/view

Try this. Someone in my whatsapp group said its works. If not pls do not blame me.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] zaybacker:
World great thanks you
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] supersimme:
This one works, but I find it to have quite abit of low-light noise, but perhaps its unavoidable?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] leoni1980:
Doesn't work for me. Same issue.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] rangeoshun:
I couldn't install, said something is wrong with the package.

Is the pixel camera better? How?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] zaybacker:
Not better but you can use focus effect and soft bokeh. You can save raw/dng picture for post treatment un lightroom
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] leoni1980:
It's loads better. The stock app smudges out detail where the Pixel camera produces a sharper image. I've found a working APK but it's pretty old. Hoping the newer APKs will work when I get the 8.1 update. For now the version I have is a marked improvement on the stock app.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] rangeoshun:
The first apk recommended on the site linked in this topic seems to work for me:

https://xdaforums.com/nokia-6/themes/google-camera-hdr-portrait-selfie-t3733577
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] rangeoshun:
I'm on 8.1 tho, and there are specific settings that result in described hand while processing the photo. Otherwise it's great so far and really is better then stock.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Aki993:
I use pixel camera app . (cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v3.6)

This is working very well with this device especially portrait :angel:
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] leoni1980:
Most of the apps I was trying to use would work ok for a bit but occasionally start stuttering in the viewfinder and sometimes even completely crash the phone entirely. I've found one that hasn't done this *yet* but I will keep testing.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] rangeoshun:
Ok, after a while the version I ported started to freeze up, and stuck while taking a photo.

Solution was to go to Settings > Apps > Camera (the pixel one) > Clear cache

After this it was back and operational.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] neowlchaz:
Can confirm the "Better Low Light v3.6(20/3/2018)" from the first post of that thread works fine for me with my TA-1050 on 8.1.

Here's a sample shot using HDR+ featuring my cat:
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] RetroPetrol:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Vcs6PUAKEMoxa_MIDkceqU6AidM2rLs/view I found this one, also, it's a 5.2.022.191678196-V1 version. Except for slow motion not working, seems to be fine so far
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Benu Roy:
Suggestion

After updating to 8.1 from 8.0, I had the same problem which is now fixed

Now I am trying various different apps

Best is Arnova's GCAM
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Ja_som:
I tried few you recommended, but all are so laggy and after a while this comes out.

So I can't use any Google Camera, I also tried the stock one and it stop workong right after start.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] bo6o:
I tried only one from the mentioned apks and the situation is the same, as it was with MI A1 and arnovas gcam - the hdr+ mode is not actually hdr, but just a normal shot, and the hdr in the stock camera app is an actual and better, real hdr. I've tested several gcam and pixel ports on MI A1, and my opinion is, that they are useless for hdr.

My solution is to shoot in dng with lightroom and make the image myself...
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] CGRAHAM10:
I'm trying one for the Nokia 7+ and so far it's working great. It's the Google Camers Pixel2 Mod Arnova8G2 v7.9.4.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] john.r.m:
What does this entail..

Do i have to root and/or unlock bootloader to install this pixel apk/app? any instructions?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] bo6o:
Just download and install as normal apk.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Karanfil:
Can someone do a comparison between the pixel camera and the stock one(post pictures here)? I'm interested in buying this phone, but I'm not too happy with the camera performance(Mi A1 seems to do a better job and it's cheaper).
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] EricH7001:
Which gcam app works the best with the TA1043 Oreo 8.1.0 cstark hangs and Amora to.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] BladeRunnerA2C:
Try arnova's mods. (no root) just install as an app and move the app in Internal Storage

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
Thanks for the advice.

This is my first post on XDA and in one week I'm going to be an owner of Nokia 6.1 model with 3/32 GB.

I was wondering if in this phone Camera 2 Api were already enabled by default, in order to install a modded GCam app with HDR+ and Portrait Mode. Which is the best version to install?

Thanks in advance to everyone.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] EricH7001:
And how do i move it to the internal storage?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] tommy4st:
You don't need to move it to internal.

Does your Nokia camera app work well? If not, did you try to factory reset after the update from 8.0 to 8.1? It worked for me. Now both apps work like a charm. No lag and no crashes anymore.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] EricH7001:
No i didn't try that. I Will do this as last resort.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] BladeRunnerA2C:
App info

Storage
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] EricH7001:
That is only for authorisation.

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Using the camera in Whatsapp makes it hanging. Then i have to start the camera again . The its working better. So the workspace memory that is used by apps can be the problem.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] tommy4st:
I had the same problem. And it is gone now after a factory reset.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] BladeRunnerA2C:
Sometimes the apps installed in external storage are laggy because of the SD Card,

The SD Card might be slow
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] EricH7001:
I Will try the factory reset this weekend. And maybe another SD card.thx
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] EricH7001:
After factory reset the camera workshop better. Buy pixel camera sometimes stop working.version 5.1
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
Here I am, again.

Today I've just installed Arnova v7.9.9 apk from the "official" website and it seems to be working fine on Nokia 6 2018 (6.1) 3/32 GB, expect for some minor bugs:

- If you change HDR settings from "normal" to "enhanced" from the top bar menu the app totally freeze. If you're lucky you don't have to reboot your device and it automatically will return to home screen.

- By shooting with HDR "enhanced" and setting all of the other parameters on "ultra" the app is very low both in taking and processing the picture.

Are there any suggested settings to make it work fast like the stock app without compromising too much quality?

I also wanted to thank [MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION] for providing constant updates and for developing this camera app that now it's definitely spreading worldwide. I hope that my report could be useful for future updates.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] EricH7001:
All GPixel app not working properly on Nokia 6.1
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
What do you mean by "All GPixel"? I mean, is there a difference between Arnova's app (which, if I'm right, should be a "pixel like experience") and all of the other ones? Do you have any suggestions?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] EricH7001:
Look at the first page of This topic . At the develepors link.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
I already checked it out. Nothing new to me.

At the moment I'm using Arnova V7.9.9 with ultra settings. Normal mode (with HDR+ Ultra) works fine in good light conditions, just a little bit slower than the stock app. Unfortunately in low-light condition, such as portrait mode, is very slow and takes ages to process the image.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
No updates?

Can someone please post suggested working settings for Arnova's GCam? I'm currently using V7.9.9 and it seems to be working fine, except for portrait mode and low light.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
Anyone tried the latest version (Gcam Arnova v8.0) posted today?

I also wanted to thank [MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION] for updating the app so fast. I'd like to contribuite the devolping process by sending logcats from my Nokia 6.1, but it's not clear how to do it.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
No news? No updates? Which is the best working version as of right now?

I'm currently using the latest Cstark stable, but:

- video recording does not work

- hdr processing takes at least minimum 40 seconds

- slow motions does not work

- extremely laggy in low light

[MENTION=1921483]Cstark[/MENTION]
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] BladeRunnerA2C:
Use the Arnova's mod

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
Slower and Portrait mode not working properly.

What are you using? Is there anything working for Sony?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] BladeRunnerA2C:
Everything is working fine
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
Which version are you using on XZ2?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] BladeRunnerA2C:
I mostly use the Stock Camera.

I'm using Arnova's latest version

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I'm using his Mods in all my phones (even in my Nokia 6.1)
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Hedied4me:
Are you using the latest stable version 8? Or a beta version?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] BladeRunnerA2C:
Arnova V8
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Hedied4me:
Is it stable on our phone? Are the extra features actually worth it?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] BladeRunnerA2C:
Yes,

it's stable. The HDR+ is working even the ARcore (but slow motion is broken on every Android 8.0+ devices)

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The photo quality improves slightly more than the stock pro camera
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] athaarv:
Is low light any better?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
I tried Arnova v8 on Nokia 6.1 but it seemed to be worse than Cstark, especially for portrait mode. At the moment Cstark is the best working version on this Nokia.

Still not working:

- Motion Photos

- Extra Features
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] googchrome:
Awesome, I'll give this a try on my Nokia 6.1. I've tried Arnova v8 and noticed few crashes while HDR processing and switching modes. Thank you for keeping us posted on this and do let us know if you find a better stable version that works well on Nokia devices. :good:

Edit - Also, could you please share version of the apk you are using and your settings for best performance and output, since you've already got it working? Thanks again!
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
The best working version should be the latest stable (bold) among the ones your find in the developer page.

Unfortunately video recording is not working, but I guarantee that all of the other features are faster than Arnova, especially Portrait mode.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] googchrome:
Thanks for the reply. I tried v3.8 and video working for me along with all others you mentioned. Which version are you on currently? I could notice potrait mode is faster than Arnova and also if v3.8 crashes it completes processing for pictures taken when you click on dismiss on the crash popup, whereas Arnova just crashes and only gives you option to reopen the app, and when you do it doesn't save pictures taken earlier. Did you tweak any advanced settings on v3.8?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
I'm glad you're having good results with the Cstark version that, in my opinion, for now is better than Arnova. I haven't been able to compare the same shot taken with both mods, therefore I can't which version has the best "image processing".

For what concern "settings", I configured Cstark version to all max:

HDR + Enhanched

JPEG 100%

Color Correction for LG G6

Model: Nexus 6P for sharper images

and so on

Unfortunately video still not working for me.

I hope that someone could send logcats to Cstark or Arnova, in order to help them to develop a better app. I can't do that because my terminal is not rooted.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] googchrome:
I had some unusual crashes when I set settings to max to mimic your settings, otherwise with default everything works as expected. I see few crashes now and then, but I can work with those. Thank you!

Edit - Someone suggested that, by disabling the built-in camera app, the GCAM seems to be more stable. I've just done it and will update if I notice any difference. May be you could give it a try, if you haven't already.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
Anyone tried Arnova's v8. 1?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] googchrome:
Yes, it appears to be more stable than v8.

Following works on Nokia 6.1 -

Front and Rear camera (both Portrait and normal mode)

Front and Rear video (4k, 1080)

HDR + processing appears to be faster than previous version.

Following doesn't -

Slow Motion

I took around 5 portraits back to back and switched to normal mode and took more pictures, it didn't hang or crash and I could see it was processing all the images without any issues. Navigation also appear to be snappy, no hiccups or hangs. Overall, it made switch from Cstark v3.8 and I'm happy. Haven't had chance to compare images to comment on the quality of the pictures.

Changes I made to the settins -

Nexus 6p model - Enabled

HDR + image quality - 100%

Disable video slow motion - Enabled

Improve in low light - Enabled

Will have to test with HDR + parameters, currently as default lowest, may be I'll bump it up to Medium and see how it handles.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] shahpunitl@gmail.com:
Nokia 6.1 Pixel Camera

Works perfectly on Nokia 6.1...
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Newerth:
Although it keeps crashing.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] ROKO__:
If HAL3 ain't enabled on device there is no point to use pixel camera.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
Isn't it enabled by default on every Nokia 6.1?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] klanistok:
It is enabled by default.

R
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Max-H:
Tried Arnova's v8.1. on my Nokia 6.1 TA-1043. For pictures great, but there is no sound on the video part. Sounds familiar to someone?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
I've tried latest Verizon by Arnova and it is not fully working. I have a lot of crashes overall and it's unusable.

The only one version that currently is working fine is Cstark (not the latest), but some features still not working:

Video recording

Motion photos
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Max-H:
Ik use Arnova for the photos and the original Google camera for video. I tried other ones, but if they do work, also hardly no sound. Must be difficult to make 'the ultimate' camera app. :crying:
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] kuroyume_cl:
Arnova crashes too often for me to be useful. I've noticed in particular thatthe crashes seem to happen more on low light situations.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] klanistok:
Try cstark 3.6 or below.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] kuroyume_cl:
Thanks, I'll do that.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] jinx8402:
I put cstark 3.8 on my wife's 6.1 and she gets a lot of errors when launching the app "The camera device encountered a fatal error". Is 3.6 more stable on the 6.1 which is why you recommend 3.6 and below?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] leomedeia:
The best at the moment is the latest from Urikill and Arnova Pixel3 v4test (don't google cam v5.3).
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
As of right now, which is the best version for Nokia 6.1?

I'm currently using one of the latest Cstark versions and everything works except Slow Motion and AR Stickers.

Video recording works, but only if you set it to full HD with no stabilizer.

How can I enable AR Stickers? Arcode is installed but at Stickers are not compatible with the device
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] DON2003:
just need a simple and bugs free google camera. which version is the best to use? pls comment and share, thanks
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] leomedeia:
Now the best port of the camera for 6.1 is again from the cstark27. :) Latest version v4.1 from 3 september.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-cstark27

It works faster, more accurate color rendering, less noise and better detail in low light. It is also important that the photo 15.9 Mpix, as a standard camera. And this means, in Google Photo is unlimited download, albeit with compression.

Recommended settings: HDR+ Enhanced, Model - Pixel 2 XL, Disable ZSL - On, Panorama - High, DSP Hexagon - On.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] parmarraj7:
Latest from Urikill
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] leomedeia:
Still, the version of the cstark27 v4.1 was better. Day natural color rendition, indoors under the light of an incandescent lamp more detailed and less noise, faster.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] parmarraj7:
Ya i just installed that !
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] leomedeia:
Good. Try this one too. And now, and viewing from the camera in the gallery at an increase does not slow down. Only one did not understand. I put the language of the English system and hit the information button on the file. In Google Photo there is a button. In his native Russian there. Before that, I never checked the display of applications in English.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Magister54:
Latest official nokia app for the camera has GoogleLens integration, bokeh for selfie, filters, etc, you may try it
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Grizzly315:
Which version? 91.9.1130.40?
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Magister54:
I have 90.9.1125.10 on my 6.1, I have GoogleLens integration, GoogleMotion pictures, bokeh, useless things like rabbit ears, etc.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Chaotick:
I had to revert to previous app ver. (8.0260.80) because there was some constant processing problems after taking a picture - picture processing after taking a picture and very blurry. Everytime this happens I have to restart the phone.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] jeanfrederic:
Have huge picture processing lags with this app but it is by far the best one.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] Bacchinif:
Any chance that Google Camera 6.1 (of Pixel 3 XL) will ever work on Nokia 6 (2018)? As of right now I'm using the latest stable from CStark and it seems to be working in all compartments, even though is definitely slower that the stock camera app.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] jeanfrederic:
Both :)

https://xdaforums.com/nokia-6-2018/nokia-6-2018-themes-apps-and-mods/app-google-pixel-3-xl-camera-ar-emojis-t3856767

https://xdaforums.com/nokia-6-2018/help/developments-google-camera-6-1-port-t3855066
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] chris023r:
Here is a working version. I have istalled it in my phone. I haven't thoroughly test it, but I was really impressed with a selfy I took (the blur etc.). Also, night mode works but I am not quite sure if the results are actually good (as I mentioned earlier, I haven't tested this APK properly).
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] parmarraj7:
Can you share the apk , because the link for 6.1 is broken !
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] chris023r:
Here is a link for you. I had downloaded the APK to my phone and I am not sure that this is the same one the site was providng.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] neb6.1:
Looking for gcam for android pie. i have this version (GoogleCamera_6.1.009.215420794-beta2.apk from Arnova8G2 ) but it is lagging.
[Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers] parmarraj7:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/...eCamera_6.1.013.216795316-debug_tissot_v1.apk