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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] aknotts415:
I don't need the best. I've owned the pixel and pixel 2 and was just rather curious to see how the note 9 performs with the Gcam. I had the pixel 3 XL for 2 weeks and returned it due to the static and buzzing on the front facing speakers.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] WaxysDargle:
GCam isn't quite ready. it helps with color balance a little and also with dynamic range, but detail is lacking and it doesn't fix low light pics.

i am satisfied, though not thrilled, with daytime performance on note9 cam, but low light pics are soft and colors are funky
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] aknotts415:
any pics to share so I can get an idea?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] sruel3216:
I came from pixel 2 xl. Ordered the 3 xl and cancelled my order. Didn't seem like an upgrade at all. I got the note 9 and wow it blows away the pixel 2 xl in every way besides camera. The hardware is so much nicer. I debloated almost all Samsung apps and have a pixel theme on. Hopefully the camera port gets better one day. If not, oh well. The camera is good as long as you have a lot of light. Get the note 9

Oh...the front camera is trash however
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] iceepyon:
It should work with both Exynos and Snapdragon variants of the Note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] RockwellB1:
Plenty of camera reviews for any model of phone you'd want to look at out there. Personally the Note 9 cam looks fine to me. Yeah, colors aren't the greatest imo (see my previous post comparing it to my Nexus 6P), but it does well. Does decent in low light. Detail and stuff is just fine imo, probably the best phone cam I've had. Samsung's camera app just is still lagging behind Google's, which has proven itself to have one of the best image processing algorithms time and time again. Samsung tries with their AI scene optimization, but really the Note 9 and S9 take exactly the same pics. This is why I can't wait for a stable version of this app for the Note.

I mean most pics taken on a phone get viewed on a phone or uploaded to social media. You want a quality shooter, go buy a DSLR. If you're someone serious enough about photography, a phone cam shouldn't matter at all because chances are you already own better hardware you're going to reach for first. I still carry a point and shoot with me in case I need better zoom or want a better pic overall.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] WaxysDargle:
sorry, i don't. i haven't been using it because it just isn't really worthwhile for me yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
Truely said. I love everything about Note 9 include camera. however front cam is trash
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] rowihel2012:
I had p20 pro before note 9

Low light camera is way better with p20 pro

All more 9 shots are soft and dynamic range is not good
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] WaxysDargle:
agreed, but the note9 beats the p20 in every other way i can think of
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] rowihel2012:
I'm thinking to get mate 20x

I love the size

What do you think?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] WaxysDargle:
that's a really big phone! lol

personally, i would like to own one but i wouldn't want it to be my only device. i think as a daily driver that size might be an issue at times. the feature list and specs are awesome, just like with the mate 20 pro. if the stylus was integrated into the body like with the note9 i would likely have to give it a shot, myself. as it stands, it's just a larger version of the mate 20. also, i suspect next year's devices won't have any notch whatsoever, which is the one thing that could really make these devices close to perfection. if nothing else, you could pick it up for cheaper next year once you've seen what 2019 has to offer.

if you game a lot, have a hard time seeing or do a lot of tedious work that would require a larger screen, i'd say go for it. you're going to pay a very pretty penny for it, though. and if you're in the US you're going to miss out on some carrier features. that's what ultimately led me to getting a note9 and using my mate 10 for "around the house" stuff.

oh, plus EMUI is a bit yucky when it comes to certain things. i much prefer samsung experience.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] rowihel2012:
Agreed

EMI is not great in terms of design

I wanted to get the pro but very expensive

And feel it is small besides note 9
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] WaxysDargle:
if you need something now you may wanna check out the mate 10 (non pro)

has most of the features you'll probably want and they're getting pretty cheap. camera is great. i like the camera in it more than my note9 camera.

heck, i'd consider selling you mine if you actually wanted one. i'd have to give it some serious consideration, though lol

https://www.amazon.com/Mate-10-Unlo...&qid=1541628823&sr=8-3&keywords=mate+10+mocha
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] tlbland0426:
I recently switched to the OnePlus 6T since it now works on Verizon and they have a GCam port that dang nears adds every feature of the Pixel 3. Only thing missing is Photobooth, Super Res Zoom and the AR stuff. They even got night shot working and it is killer! Still have my Note 9 but don't know when I'll be back...lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] sruel3216:
How you liking it? I almost wanna buy one also
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] tlbland0426:
So far I'm digging it! Always wanted a OnePlus device but they were never certified for Verizon. Only downside is it's LTE only so if you're in an area without a LTE signal it's basically useless but I don't have many dead zones around where I'm from anymore. Not to mention it's fully unlockable unlike Samsung devices. Already rooted with V4A plus got a very good working GCam port. Not that the OnePlus camera is bad to begin with but GCam takes it up a notch.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] sruel3216:
I'm in the same boat. I bought the note 9 like 3 weeks ago right before the 6t said it would work on Verizon. I've always wanted one also. This is my first Samsung and I def love it. But I do miss root since I just have always rooted. I like to flash things haha. Do you miss some of the note 9 features? No LED light on the 6t is def a killer if I switched. I don't use AOD or ambient display.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] tlbland0426:
Honestly the only thing I miss is the AOD and notification light. I can live without the notification light as long as I have AOD but OnePlus nixed both on the 6T. I'm hoping someone comes out with an AOD port cause it sucks having to tap my screen or lift the phone to activate the ambient display. I had just bought the Note 9 just to buy it as I'm usually a Samsung person and like having the latest and greatest, never really used the spen or any of the other features. I am digging the new Pie stuff on the Note 9 though (been flashing the leaked builds) so I'm still using it every now and then when a new leaked build comes out but for now my 6T is gonna be my daily driver.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] sruel3216:
Hmm I'll probably break and get the 6T eventually. I love the note 9 right now and am excited for pie also. But I love the the the stockish Android software too, especially with oneplus take on it. The note 9 is fast but OnePlus is def the fastest.

I've grown to love the wireless charging though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] sruel3216:
Did you have an issue receiving text on the 6t with Verizon. I been reading some people have had issues
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] tlbland0426:
Yes but only until Verizon loaded up the missing IMEI numbers from OnePlus into their database. Then had them add the CDMA_LESS feature to my line. Everything has been fine since.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] sruel3216:
You have to call them to add the cdma_less?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] tlbland0426:
I just chatted with them on the Verizon page to add it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] sruel3216:
Sweet thanks for the info
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Neozx25:
Then why are you in this forum if you think this phone blows? Doesn't make much sense is all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] rowihel2012:
In terms of camera and fast charging p20 pro is way better

In terms of all other things note 9 is better for me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mr. Orange 645:
So back on topic:

Any update on porting the P3XL camera to the Note 9? I'm excited to try night mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] twistanesh:
Is anyone even working on the GCAM for Note 9 at this point? Does any developer out there even know that we want it? Is there someone we can talk to and donate to that will work on this? It seems nobody out there actually is trying to get this mod done for the snapdragon Note 9
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] sruel3216:
I'd donate. Camera is the only thing I don't like about this phone, especially the front camera.

Hoping Samsung has a big improvement with the pie update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] twistanesh:
Same here, I really want that portrait mode. It worked wonders on the Note 8 I had prior. TBH I actually think the Note 8 with the Gcam outshoots this Note 9 in all ways.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] sruel3216:
Yeah the camera is so hit or miss. And it's just not quick and smooth. My pixel 2 xl camera was so nice to use. I feel like I have to keep my hands extra steady with the note 9 camera or it blurs easy.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dr.Danimal:
Honestly after seeing the wonders the v6 port worked for the 6t I'm super excited to see if it ever gets ported to the note, other than that I'm loving my note 9

Edit: I've tried using the mod for the Razer 2 and mi mix and it seems to work except I get the "hexagon failed" it also seems that the night sight feature is dependent on having a pie based rom so maybe we'll see some development in January

Edit2: even though the APK installed it would not do hdr and had a weird blue tint I got the APK by going to the gcam port hub and using the port for the Razer 2
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] twistanesh:
Link? Does portrait mode work without lagging?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boober78:
Note 9 is a bigger phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] gharris040604:
I'm also a 6t and Note 9 user and let me tell you that gcam port is insane!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] RockwellB1:
Yeah hopefully the 9 sees this soon. Great hardware but it's hindered by the software. I've started to use OpenCamera as my main app, something I've not done in quite some time, pics look so much better imo. But I'm just not happy with the Samsung app, it just doesn't have the processing tuned to support the hardware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mr. Orange 645:
This. People complain about picture quality, but the hardware in this phone is top notch. It just comes down to the processing done by the software. Once a good GCam port is available, I think people will be blown away by the Note 9 camera.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] RockwellB1:
Seriously, the complaining about this camera boggles me. Sounds like some people haven't tried anything but the stock app. Using OpenCamera I am able to get way better pics. Did some testing with all kinds of settings in both stock and OC apps and the stock app can't even come close. Especially when it comes to hdr shots. OC looked great, huge difference compared to stock. The stock app with hdr even forced to on? The pics looked the same as auto settings and absolutely nothing like the one captured with OC. So much more detail with OC that wasn't even there with the stock app. It's seriously night and day, apples to oranges.

It's ridiculously laughable that Samsung can't get their own camera app to use the hardware as well as possible, but this has basically been common knowledge for a long time.

The only complaint I really have with OC right now is that it only detects two cameras, front and 1 of the back lenses. The second lense doesn't work and I'm not sure about the dual aperture. It's being worked on though so I have hope. But I'm very much still looking forward to a GCam port because of the simplicity.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mr. Orange 645:
I agree. It's funny, because that was Google's biggest problem for so long. They had the HARDWARE, but they couldn't get the camera software up to par. And Samsung for a few years had the best of both, even beating out Apple, the former king, for best smartphone camera.

It will come back around. Samsung will fix the software, just like Google did. It already has some great features (dual lens, dual aperture, super slo-mo, etc), and the processing will catch up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] oneandroidnut:
yeah it is the gcam on the 6t from the pixel 3 is absurd! Can't wait until we can get that on the note 9!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] aknotts415:
can you upload some photos with oc? How can you change the variable aperture?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] RockwellB1:
I'll upload a sample, but really asking for samples is silly when an app is free. These are the two that showed the most difference, not claiming Open Camera is perfect or anything, like I said it only shows 2 out of 3 cameras available on the phone and you can't adjust aperture... yet. I took these last night while laying in bed and for some reason couldn't upload them then, so here they are now. I made sure everything was set the same between the two apps basically. Auto, HDR on, no flash, same 1.5f aperture, scene optimizer was off in the stock app since it's pretty crappy imo and doesn't change things that much compared to the S9+ without it. ISO was auto, but they both picked 320 basically. The only real difference I noticed was after I uploaded them to the PC, the stock app is at 72dpi and OC was at 300dpi. And like I said, I made sure the apps said 1.5f aperture, but my PC reports that the stock app had a max aperture of 1.49 and OC had a max of 1. Take this all for what you will, I'm not an app programmer and don't know how either one is programmed to handle things when in auto mode. But really I see very little reason to be using the stock app when it's clearly fallen behind others out there, made by companies like Google or 3rd party like Open Camera. Do some testing and find what you like best. The problem with this things camera isn't hardware, it's software processing. Wait for the GCam port, or find a different camera app that works for ya, there are TONS of them.

The pics below are much larger, I'd download to view better.

Stock app, HDR on, no flash, auto

[IMG="Stock HDR no flash auto"]https://i.imgur.com/PZzNEV6.jpg[/IMG]

Stock 100% crop

[IMG="Stock 100% crop"]https://i.imgur.com/xTJQCNX.jpg[/IMG]

Open Camera app, HDR on, no flash, auto

[IMG="Open Camera HDR no flash auto"]https://i.imgur.com/sOAPCZ8.jpg[/IMG]

Open Camera 100% crop

[IMG="Open Camera 100% crop"]https://i.imgur.com/dAKWWlb.jpg[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] aknotts415:
The reason I asked was because I'm trying to decide between rebuying the Pixel 3 XL or Note 9. I do not have the Note 9 and I just wanted to see if it could come kinda close for still photos.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] RockwellB1:
If it was actually nice outside, I'd nab some outside pics. But it's grey, cold, and typical crappy Ohio winter weather right now. So not much sun to work with to compare good pics with different apps.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] aknotts415:
Totally understand lol I'm over in the WV/PA area.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
Are you just using the auto mode in Open Camera?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] RockwellB1:
For the most part, yes. The samples above are everything set to auto but HDR and flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
Gonna have to give that bad boy a try, then!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] RockwellB1:
It's a pretty good alternative, I install it on most devices. Been using it since it launched back in 2013 I think. It's improved so much since back then, and the dev is pretty active on the website. So the fact that it gets pretty regular updates still is great.

Like I said it's not perfect though, especially with phones that have more than 2 cameras (1 front and 1 back). From what I read on the site, is that there isn't a standardization for having multiple lenses, so each manufacturer seems to be doing different things with multiple lense setups. Making it tougher to pin down exactly how to have the app use them all. From what I gather by that, that would mean making the app know which device it's on and how to use the cameras at its disposal. So that'd be a by device programming method. Lots more work than if things were standardised. I'm sure that's also something that would have to be taken into account with GCam ports.

Or I could be completely wrong, I know some programming but not nearly to the extent others around here do.

The thing that really interests me now though, I've just not had time to look into it more yet, is that it seems OC was able to use an aperture of 1f when the stock app could only use 1.49f in the same shot. Might be a glitch, but more testing is needed. All I know is, OC got way more from the HDR without flash shot than the stock app. According to my PC they both had the aperture open for the same length of time...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] killa2009:
Thanks 4 the port
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ErebusRaze:
Acquiesced and downloaded the port. Of course it's not fully functional, but the HDR mode truly is better than the stock cam. I took a few pictures in subpar lighting conditions. The blacks in a stuffed animal were crushed, with minimal detail. Meanwhile on the GCam they were lifted, with distinguishable greys, cat hair, etc, that you normally find on things in my house, lol. It's remarkable what Google has accomplished with this camera.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] oneandroidnut:
which one did you download?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ErebusRaze:
I used this one.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ja0-6WIYmf-UpLlbc-_3-Uwa-uQ4Yy1q

It's the 9/05 build by Xterminater07

Edit: Lol, I just looked. It's by the same guy who started this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
What's not working on this version you're currently using?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] oneandroidnut:
Yeah I've tried this one it just freezes when I open it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] charliebigpot:
Any chance of getting the Night Sight feature?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Diexmax:
Poor results if you compared with stock cam.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ErebusRaze:
Did you actually get it to work to test it? Because I followed the settings a user posted here. Post processing blows stock cam out of the water by a longgg shot. For non portrait mode shots (it's unusable for me in the port), I only use the GCam now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ErebusRaze:
Portrait mode. Standard HDR+ works wonderfully. But portrait mode is a laggy mess.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] oneandroidnut:
It's all a laggy mess. Where are the new settings everybody is using?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ErebusRaze:
Look at the 2nd page. Philly's comment is exactly the settings I used. HDR+ works and is just as fast as the stock cam (even fast in terms of fast motion shots since it doesn't blur like Samsung's software). Portrait is an atrocity.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
Hmm... I don't get the appeal to use this stuff when it's not fully compatible. Juice is not worth the squeeze, IMO. That's what I've come to realize after all this time.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] oneandroidnut:
i have finally got the gcam working and not bad to use. photos are better then stock sammy photo app most of the time. if it had night mode and zoom working i wouldn't even need a samsung camera app
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
Oh man, if night mode was working that would be amazing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] oneandroidnut:
pretty sure we will never see it outside of pixel devices. i think it uses their proprietary core but i could be wrong (and hope im wrong lol)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bartjeh1991:
Op6 and op6t gcam build both have night mode option
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] charliebigpot:
We also have it for the v30 (even if only for the wide angle camera), so there's hope! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] KingVekxin:
The truth is there is no real appeal. They basically all just want to force themselves to be content with half-ass software that doesn't even seem to be worked on currently. All because you might get a decent shot here and there. I agree with you though, if it doesn't work fully there's literally no reason to use it. Just hyping up something that doesn't even work as intended, it's not even half the official gcam
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] oneandroidnut:
night mode working!?!?

ummm I am pretty sure its more then half the offical gcam on note 9, night mode doesn't work, portrait mode doesn't work and that is it, everything else works, pretty sure that is more then half!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] KingVekxin:
I guess you tried to defend it. Failed. The camera barely works, it's barelyable to be navigated properly without its stuttering and glitching
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] oneandroidnut:
Yeah that was my comment a page ago, glitching and barely worked, not anymore, use the settings on page 2, works as smooth as it did on my pixel 2 xl. Mod edit
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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] charliebigpot:
Yep, but only for the wide angle camera, here's a post where I add an example

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78199271&postcount=1764
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] oneandroidnut:
interesting, well that gives hope to the note 9 then i guess!!

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good point, i have used too!!! It is unreal and that night mode, all i can say is wow
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] rowihel2012:
That is big sucks

We can't have night mode with the ugly sam:rolleyes: cpu
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] oneandroidnut:
hey hey you never know!! Stay positive!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] charliebigpot:
Not with exy but should be doable with the snapdragon variant ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] rowihel2012:
Yeah I'm stuck with exy CPU
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Cano3247:
I have Note 8, Snapdragon and have gcam from pixel 2 working with portrait mode smooth, and I have gcam pixel 3 working with night mode, so I is matter of time with Note 9, I have the Snapdragon version too (is way faster then exynos and the battery last longer) So be patient.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] PsiPhiDan:
Night sight works on the Note?? I haven't heard that. That's really encouraging!

Still not on the Note9 as of now though, correct?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] RockwellB1:
Yeah it's just a software trick, like the majority of the stuff gcam does. But not on the Note 9 yet.