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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Galaxo60:
If you like overprocessed pictures, then it's true you are better with gCam, but still all the gCam version I've used have a definition problem, and pictures are blurry, which makes them pretty much garbage despite everything else.

I just return my Pixel 3 XL a few weeks ago because for me the camera is not that good, besides the crappy buggy software.

I like natural and neutral results in a camera, and if I need to do some editing after, I will do it the way I want it, not the Google way.

Google is petty much about oversharpening and boosting the contrast all the way to the top, because the average Joe will think that makes a better picture. Sometimes the processing is that exaggerated, that it seems you are looking a paint instead of a picture. People with basics in photography will spot easily how this image processing is not good at all.

I saw it with my Pixel 3 XL: pretty much all the dark greens and browns became black and shadow. I don't want a camera that shifts colors, or that change completely the ambient lights in a room or in a street; I want to take a picture of what I'm seeing, not a picture of what Google thinks I should see.

Tweaking gCam I was able to get the perfect balance between the stock S9+ and the Pixel 3 XL I had, but still the problem with sharpness and definition never went away, so I wouldn't recommend any of the gCam ports to anyone that makes more serious photography with the phone, but for the average social media peeps, I think is more than enough.

:good:

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By the way, I just stopped that video when he was saying that S9+ is oversharpening the pictures and Pixel is giving a more natural result.

Zero knowledge about photography, so I'm not surprised that this guy has no subscribers at all and you guys should stop posting resources that just completely mislead the topic.

:laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] le_lutin:
There is too much motion blur with the s9 camera (compared to the pixel 3) and no amount of "editing after" can unblur that motion blur. So many shots of my kids have been ruined due to this.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Galaxo60:
Is true that you can't edit the blur in a picture, but this happens with any camera, not only with the S9+. You need to know when to shot the picture, that's all, so is not a phone related problem, but more user/environment issue.

I have seen some people complaining about the blur in this camera, but of course you will get blur if the object is moving and the light conditions are not ideal.

Even so, I have been able to take really nice pictures of moving objects in clubs and concerts with almost zero blur:

:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] le_lutin:
I'm saying that it is a phone related problem (i.e the hardware and software implementation of the S9) and that the pixel 3 is better at freezing motion than the s9.

Even using gcam on the s9 results in less motion blur.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Galaxo60:
I'm sorry, but again no, because even with the Pixel 3 XL I was getting blurry pictures in pretty good lighting, so your beliefs are completely wrong.

Again, is about timing when you want to take a picture of moving objects, and the only one to blame is the one who is taking the picture.

:highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] le_lutin:
Good god - you think I don't have both phones (i have an S9 my wife has a pixel 3)?

When i do a SIDE-BY-SIDE comparison under the same conditions of our moving kids, the pixel 3 manages to capture a sharper image with less motion blur.

IS THIS CLEAR ENOUGH FOR YOU?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] kyooohei08:
Oh my God, this photo would be better if you are on official pie update. Low light hdr was improved signifcantly
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Galaxo60:
So I should believe you because you have both phones, but you don't believe me in the same conditions?, the truth only applies to your side?.

What is clear is that your wife is better at taking pictures then.

;)

Still I think is pretty good picture, in total darkness except for the lights in the scenario and everything is in focus, including the orchestra director and the violinists that were moving really fast.

:)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] le_lutin:
I already said it's a side by side comparison (I even used capital letters).

So it's me, holding both phones together at the same time, and pressing the shutter at the same moment and comparing the output. I've repeated this many, many times as I'd really like the S9 to be better at freezing motion than the PIxel 3. But it's not.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] qeezar:
Guys found any settings with this version does front cam work.

https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova_TlnNeun_1.2_Final_Fix2_Exynos.apk

I saw in YouTube this one work great with front cam also. Check this out.

https://youtu.be/A_vYBkrqAT8

I couldn't get working this on my device front cam didnt work. And rear was over exposing.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vkboy:
Its snapdragon which is shown in youtube video and we have exynos one. So front camera is not working and pics overexposed.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] qeezar:
Is front camera raw enabled on pie ? And in that video she installed exynos version.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dr.Gonzo105:
Installed this application, it won't even start

Force close while trying to open it
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mazzy987:
Does not work on my s9+ exynos, android pie
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] martin80k:
I am pretty certain after seeing some pics from pixel that pixel is much sharper vs gcam on s9. What I think is the cause potentially different sensor size 1.5 vs 1.8 that might work differently with Google algorithm being built for 1.8 sensor that some xiaomis and other Chinese brands have the same and it seems also have better results than s9. Also variable apperture might cause some issues such as those circles in specific situations...

Anyhow, if u want best camera with best pics and videos, iPhone hands down... S9 is a great experimental phone if only they open front camera because I am not gonna root it and further compromise already weak security and stability...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vkboy:
Because she is a noob. Installed exynos veraion on snapdragon. Thatswhy the picture quality is not as good as it should be.

No still no front raw on pie

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But whar if someone doesnot like ios. Also thet are very costly. I accept iphone is king of videography but pixel and gcam is still better in real world photos. Trust me i have seen both. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] qeezar:
Thanks, can we all complain about front raw from samsung members app. Maybe if they get many complain about it they will enable. Because not only gcam many other camera apps require raw enabled for them to function.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Leon:
Here is the petition from few pages back. I don't think will do something but can't hurt to try, right :confused:

Front camera RAW support for Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note 9
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] qeezar:
Did samsung only remove raw support for exynos version. Because as snapdragon version gcam perfectly shoots with front cam.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vkboy:
Disappointing but yes.:confused:the reason is unclear
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] qeezar:
Instead of this petition we can all provide feedback from our devices samsung members application then send error log. If they get many users reporting same issue they will change it. Just mention no 3rd party app can shoot raw pics on front cam
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] martin80k:
Crop of both gcam on pie and stock Samsung. You can guess which is which

Edit: I only see one but uploaded two, and cant change it
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Wing_Zero85:
There is something that works with s9+ android 9 (one ui ) ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Gothakaz:
Yes tired on Android pie and it just crashed
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Alt34:
Flash idan installer pie one ui dit with twrp and everything's working with idan ports.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] smartphone_lg:
It does not work on my s9, i'm on one ui 9.0
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Josh_10:
S9 exynos, is there any fully working GCam mods for this? If so please link.

Also, has anyone ported the new night vision feature from the pixel 3 onto s9 exynos? Is it even possible?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] amakuramio:
Which one is stock? Upload image instead of scrnshot with the app used instead
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] jafro77:
Pie-version

Working ports for Android 9 Pie here:

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-idan/
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Barmenchik:
from iDAN, no root version is https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_5.1.018.177470874.41362666_IDan_N6_3.5_fix.apk

:cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] jamil aboudaher:
Does portrait mode work? And is there any high RAM or Battery usage?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] gravis502:
This works for non root S9+ Pie.:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Leon:
1. No

2. Not sure about that.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] jamil aboudaher:
Okay so I don't need to install it... thanks !
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] GiwrgosDaskGreece:
Hi from Greece Guys im Using S9+ Exynos running PIE and i use the 3.5 version

Portrait mode works really well with the back camera

HDR+ Is pretty good too!!

Try using slow shutter and 24 frames for better quality!!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Nemesis_mh:
From the 2nd time i opened the app the rear camera didnt work in normal mode!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] qeezar:
Hi is there no updates for any current working versions. Because after waiting this long there is no version completely working without root. Senior members please update that whether there will be update or it's never gonna work.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Nandeee627:
In the app settings, go to dev settings and make sure you have ticked the gcam_enabled box.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] hi im andrei:
Are GCam ports expected not to work when updating to android 9? All I've tried seem to just crash right away.

Is there any way I can get portait mode on S9 working?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Leon:
No, it doesn't work anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Onepunchbro:
hi, is gcam night sight working too on your S9+ Exynos Pie ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] psykoly:
+1

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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] GiwrgosDaskGreece:
It's working but not like it should..its not ready yet..
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Killer007TV:
So for Exynos 3.5 is the newest possible version (the link isn't working right now btw)?

May I ask anyone versed in this, is there any chance of future porting 6.1. gcam to Exynos S9 (as Snapdragon users are having almost zero troubles) or is there any hardware limitation? Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Onepunchbro:
The chance is very slim because there's not many developers using Exynos, most of them are using Snapdragon...iDan, Arnova etc are the few that work on bringing gcam to samsung exynos...but the progress is slow...but one can only hope

The limitation currently is exynos chip is different than snapdragon makes porting become difficult and also there's samsung software/SDK/algorithm limitation like no RAW access to front camera for third party apps
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] S9userr:
Portait mode on s9

Hello I am new on this topic

I have an s9 Exynos version on pie. But my portrait mode picture gets flashed when I take a photo.

Does somebody know how I can fix this ??
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Killer007TV:
Thank you for your comprehensive reply, highly appreciated Sir :)

One last question, 5.1 doesn't work either so you guys stick to older 3.5?

I mean, 2x zoom, 4K60 and new camera AI in Android Pie for S9+ is in my opinion too much to lose when switching to gcam, whose photo quality isn't miles better... or is it?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] GiwrgosDaskGreece:
You aren't switching to gcam..you just have the option..
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mercz23:
Where to download this 3.5 version foe exynos ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] hostidz:
It's 5 posts above. 5 man.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mercz23:
Ye but portrait dont work in it :(
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Riyad842:
Hdr+ working on front camera??? (Exynos pie)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] GiwrgosDaskGreece:
Not yet...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Akhayev:
Guys can someone give me a link for the best gcam ? Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] le_lutin:
I don't think any version works.

You might get a version that doesn't crash, but I haven't seen any which you'd actually want to replace the samsung camera.

I'm on pie, by the way, which I guess most people have at this stage.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] le_lutin:
The version listed on this page for exynos s9 and pie seems to work for portrait (rear cam) for me. This is one of the only things I use the gcam for as I find its implementation of portrait to be much better than samsungs.

https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS9/comments/ab86ry/gcam_ports_for_galaxy_s9s9/
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Killer007TV:
Steps forward in Gcam 6.1 for Exynos

Hello,

I've just tried the new MGC_6.1.021_xcam_5_beta17.apk (xtrme, 2019-02-04) on my Exynos S9+ and it showed some impressive improvements (compared to the last working version I tried, MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova_TlnNeun_1.2_test_fix_Exynos.apk (Arnova8G2, 2018-12-21, Exynos, Kirin)).

Firstly, slow-motion (240 fps) is working and is quite easy to control; I took a footage of water in my bathroom, you can compare stock camera and gcam.

Secondly, the portrait mode isn't crashing anymore, however brings results which probably are tweakable, but in a way I'm not capable of; here is the photo.

Also, in the "more" tab there's another feature "Photobooth", which wasn't available in earlier versions of ported gcam; right now it's crashing, but it's nice to see that addition of these features is in the progress.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] EddoWagt:
When using that version on regular photo mode and HDR on I get completely over exposed pictures and with it off just a black screen. You have no such issues?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Killer007TV:
Yes, I do experience the same; setting HDR+ enhanced Auto Exposure correction (in advanced photo settings) to 8 seconds helps it out a lot, still not enough to make the photo perfect. But you can try it out.

I don't know what custom configs would do with this; have you tried any?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] EddoWagt:
I tried the exposure offset thing, helped a little bit, but not much. Uninstalled it pretty quickly, the iDan fix apk works best for me; lacks some features but HDR+ works wonders and it supports the aperture switch
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kotin89:
This works really well !!!!

Guys this port works wonder just change three things.

1) Switch to HDR+ enhanced

2) Advanced >HDR+ enhanced auto expousre correction>8 sec

3) Exposure compensation -1,6
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] le_lutin:
Just to be clear: it doesn't actually take 8 seconds to take a picture, does it?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Killer007TV:
No, don't worry, the shutter speed is the same regardless of this setting's value.

Yes, surely, I'm not saying you should install that 6.1 port for regular usage (Dan's 5.1 is probably tweaked perfectly); I was just indicating the progress is visible and it's useful for fun and tweaking .
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kotin89:
No it doesn't. It takes in 1 sec approx. But one thing. Indoor pics are coming out excellent. daylight pics with abundant light are overexposed.

Any talented developer can help us I guess.

And portrait doesn't work well. I feel we are close to a well functioning mod , but as I said we need a talented developer to help us.

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I find Dan's 5.1 produces soft pics. BTW can you please give me the link of apk . Just to be sure I am not using old version of mod.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Killer007TV:
I guess it's this one taken from this subreddit.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] kikka2411:
Exynos s9 plus, photo are extremely dark with these settings, and before them they were too light, also even with hdr off the pictures have lot video noise, what can I do ? :confused:

Also frontal camera doesn't work, I guess this is not for me xD
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] viNdict:
I've tried the one above and sadly (as previous version) all pictures turn out like this: https:// slack- files.com/ TDG35G1FZ-FG2NNU76K-ecc194f52b

I've done the suggested settings, changed Libs, changed Exposure, HDR with or without, cleared app cache/data, but its always this bright. Ideas?

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] minol:
Same here
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] zaudy:
Iam using s9+ running pie , after flash IDan libs my Gam cam and stock camera now not working at all , any solutions ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] martin80k:
It's sad that there was one developer for gcam and now none...(idan seem not working on s9+ anymore too...)That tells u about Samsung s9+ popularity... All devs like xiaomis, one pluses but seems almost nobody likes Samsung's)

Anyhow, Samsung's Pie camera has very comparable results with night sight... It's different but both similarly visible at low light...

Also pie is sharper than gcam mod. Gcam still has few bugs in challenging lighting's such as rainbow issue and some other HDR issues that work good on stock.

But some gcam pics better than stock too...

Portrait much much better on gcam... Too bad I look bad so I can't use it haha

As always, I am the most honest and critical user...

PS: looking forward to iPhone 11... My next phone hopefully.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Leon:
This is cuz they are cheaper. This is why they have more developers. I won't buy cheap xiaomi just because there is gcam for it. Sorry for OT..
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] martin80k:
Well now they are selling for 550 Euro new... Same or less than one plus... Or top of line xiaomis...

In us it costs about 200 plus 15 bucks a month on subscription as prices are falling rapidly and I am not surprised as I saw early what gimmick with flashy hardware it is coming from iPhone it feels like a Windows compared to the bullet proof MacOs..

Samsung is always artificially inflating initial prices and pushing it with exaggerated marketing (they redesigned camera hahaha) and all sponsored bloggers.. no way I would buy this device for 800-900 through mobile operators or official Samsung price... Not worth it. I paid 620 for exynos dual SIM 9+ and even that was too much...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] geronimoge:
I'd prefer switching back to topic -> working GCam Port
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dzeki064:
I tried latest version of GCam and when i take a shot picture is white. Any new gcam for Android Pie.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] martin80k:
I can report that previous working night sight doesn't work in latest January pie patch. It freezes and closes...it worked before....
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] hostidz:
hey guys, what version are you currently on?

From my experience, the only usable version for PIE/exynos is the fixed iDAN 3.5 version (or 4.1 if you are rooted). But it seems that the fixed pie version does not create (back camera) portrait photos anymore.

(Attached is a screen of all the versions I tried)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] hostidz:
..p
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] mayuracw:
I have tried morethan 30 versions ?

I have rooted s9+ idan 4.1 crashes. 3.5 works
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] hostidz:
Can you please confirm or deny that the portrait mode is working for you on 3.5 in PIE?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] qeezar:
any developer still working on this. Because it's been lot of time any update is released.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] mayuracw:
Back camera portrait works with hdr but not satisfied with the blur.. front portrait not working
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vkboy:
Front potrait requires raw support which is absent
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] hostidz:
Thanks. I had the impression back portrait was not working in PIE, but I was wrong. Tested it again and it works. Thanks for confirmation.

I know that front portrait does not work. (Samsung vs. RAW)

Test photo attached, just don't tell my friend :)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] geronimoge:
Same here with rooted S9, LOS 15.1 and microg
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] geronimoge:
Not that I know, which is really sad since there's progress for snapdragon.

It seems iDan was the only one who took care of it.

Especially with LOS and other custom rom it's hard because there's no other way getting that good picture quality - at least I don't know any.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vkboy:
Zoran named developer is still working on gcam 6.1
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] madvinegar:
I had an s7edge exynos model prior to my s9+.

The google camera port was working great in my s7edge, even the front camera portrait mode! How was that possible? Did s7edge have raw support for the front cam?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] geronimoge:
For S9 exynos? That sounds great. Where can I find his builds?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vkboy:
All are test builds. You have donate to him to use his builds
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] martin80k:
Is that N6_3.5 fix gcam version by idan?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] saleqchewo:
Anyone to share ss of settings for s9+ exynos. gcam version 5.1018.17747 idan n63.5fix
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] hostidz:
Yes, the pie fixed 3.5 version.

When using portrait mode, sometimes it does only a simple photo (w/o the depth effect), the bad part is you will find out only after you go into the gallery.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] geronimoge:
Thanks for the information.

So strictly spoken it's payment and no donation, right?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] demongokul:
Of course and that too for a version that might not work properly.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] xarda:
Is there version where front camera works? I have newest pie.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vkboy:
Yeah. You can say so. But payment is not fix. And can be of your choice ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] floring75:
Portret mode dont work on front cam in gcam ver 3.5 ,or i must do some changes in settings???
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] flemmingk:
It crashes. on my Galaxy S9+ Exynos with Pie
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] martin80k:
Would be great if someone can compare pics with pixel 3 vs this gcam
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vkboy:
Yes. Great idea:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Riyad842:
No need to do that.... because gcam performance is not good in s9+ but s8+ have better performance than it