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[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bingley:
Just installed the update on my P2.

Hevc toggle for me doesn't work, it still saves in avc, despite force closing, clearing app data & toggling hevc

Focus tracking doesn't work in normal camera view, only video & night sight

No google lens working at all

I'm on latest Pie and not rooted. Annoying!

Thanks for the work!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] [Gorgasm]:
I have just snapped my fingers all around my Pixel XL, and that's what I have in Audacity. I'm not a expert, but we can see that we have the same level for the right and the left channel all the time, which is not possible if it was "true" stereo. For me, it's just the mono recording file doubled for simulating stereo effect.

There is probably a workaround about this if we really want "true" stereo recording, but it will not be easy. I think we have to edit a system file (media_profiles_V1_0.xml) in order to enabling the second channel (and then balance each one), which is device dependant.

I think that the best and easier way (for now) is just bringing back mono recording for older devices, am I wrong [MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION] ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] somethingbetter:
Portraits on Pixel 1 in 3.6. are zoomed in with back camera and maybe it was just me, but initially the quality seems to have taken a hit.

E: Looks like all of the portrait cams are "zoomed in"..?

Took a picture on the balcony with natural light, weather's cloudy and "cold" by natural filters so to say - the front cam applied some beautification with skin softening and tan even though it was turned off.

Would like to hear more reports from other Pixel 1 users.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] turbakiasss:
Yes, you are right. The one is 60fps and the other Auto. I will try to check again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] armando_rod:
Portrait is zoomed by default, is like that in Camera NX and Gcam port v5 from cstark
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] onesolo:
You can always clone the apk (w/appcloner) yourself and do those changes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] coolsid8:
Just to add here.

The new version can also focus on other objects apart from faces for portrait mode. I think that comes from better edge detection.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] bush911:
Pixel 1 or Pixel 2, I suppose 2
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] slyfox8900:
lol I thought and hoped this would be the case, but comparing the photos side by side on my desktop I can still see that the stock app on pixel 2 xl takes nice portraits like the pixel 3.

I still can't post links yet cuz my account is new but when I can I'll post them here.

Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] tipsmith:
Along with other mentioned improvements P3v6 took care of the persistent toast on the Pixel 1. Thanks!

Working great so far on Pixel 2 XL as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] acidspider:
all i get is parse error when trying to instakll, is this because i am on 8.1? OG pixel 1
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] Phazonclash:
Yeah, it's for Android 9.0+
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] i42o:
Delete _
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] davemcm2:
What phone / mods do you have?

Really want Call Screen but the only way I know of is to do the build.prop edit and then that messes up portrait mode on this camera mod on the P2.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] i42o:
I have the P2XL with the magisk build prop edits on CarbonoidOS ( pg23 for .zip)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] sourbear:
Related to this camera thread how?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] i42o:
My bad I didn't know that the XDA police was going to get on my butt for saying something useful went online nice hobby dude
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] EnTg888:
Pixel 1 can sort of do this - basically on 1 there is no depth information, Google just uses ML to separate the human from the background, and blurs the background. So you can edit the photo and refocus on either the background OR the human, but nothing else.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] MRL3GS:
Any plans to make your own post for the camera port, so it's easier to follow updates? :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] Pramuda:
Cstark, a lot of gratitude for you creation.

All works on Pixel 1, Pie.

Please, can you add low iso mode.

I discovered, that photos takes in Low ISO mode, are obtained with more deep dynamic range, and looks more natural. Names: Exposure mode: low iso, in Arnova mod.

Thank you dear. Wish you real succsess and hapinness in your life.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] ConanOBrien:
I get the following message when trying to run the APK:

"There was a problem parsing the package."

I tried re-downloading the file from different mirrors, same issue. I am rooted with Magisk. Not sure what is preventing me from installing this. (Pixel 2)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] wbgenetic:
Focus track not working in portrait here...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] Rotten Ross:
Are you on Android 9?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] amateurninja:
I'm on Nougat and I have a Pixel 1. Anyway I can get this apk to work on my phone?

Are some of the camera features dependent on Android 9 Pie, or is this apk simply built for Pie?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] tung01mj:
It needs android Pie in order to work.

---------- Post added at 09:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:03 PM ----------

Still can't record 4K video on Pixel 1.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] Axaion:
Version 6 doesn't show night mode preview like on v5, looks the same there as non night mode
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
This request reminds me of when I had my Canon AE-1 which used actual film. In these cameras the shots you could take were limited by the ISO of the film. In general, the higher the ISO rating the less light needed to take a given photo.

The ISO required for a given photo depends on the subject matter. Sunlight or studio photos for example will need a different ISO rating than photos attempting to capture motion. There is some overlap however. For example, an ISO 200 film can be used in place of ISO 100 film if taking a sunny beach photo. The ISO 200 photo may not be as high a quality as the same picture taken with an ISO 100 film, as less light was needed. For a chart of the capabilities of the various film speed ISOs, see here.

To get to the point, no one film speed can handle every type of photo equally well. The smartphone camera already makes these decisions for you, so let it do its work. If you want to make those choices yourself, there are camera apps out there with a manual mode that would be a better fit, without needing a mod that locks you into taking subpar photos by locking you to a specific ISO.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] NightMare1987:
Does it have adjustable bookeh?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] BigBangFieri:
are you on Android 9.0?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] Prattham:
Any possibility of getting this on Oreo?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] slyfox8900:
Basically experiencing everything you've mentioned including the auto frame rate in low light. And especially the portrait mode on pixel 2 XL being the same in stock app and p3 app minus the face and skin tone stuff.

Also I could be wrong but motion tracking auto focus seems to be worse in low light than the normal click one spot to focus with no tracking. Could just be me idk.

Also not sure that I like motion tracking auto focus to be enabled for night mode. I don't want my point of focus to be changing or tracking. I experienced something unusual with it on where the photos in night mode don't come out as sharp as they did before. Again, I need to test this further.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] ConanOBrien:
Aw damnit no, I'm still on oreo... I was not a fan of the gestures on pie... Guess I'm gonna have to suck it up. Thanks for the reminder
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] INDMAFIA011:
From oneplus 6 fourm i figure out that this CODE use to enable topshot on Google Camera , have a look man please

Please try your best

<uses-feature android:name="com.google.android.feature.PIXEL_201 8_EXPERIENCE" android:required="true"/>

<uses-feature android:name="com.google.android.apps.photos.PIXEL _2018_PRELOAD" android:required="true"/>
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] lordsinasina:
You can still use the old navbar on pie. It is only mandatory on pixel 3
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] YTSec:
This should show the stabilization "issue" better, it's definitely a build.prop edit and one the camera app probably won't be able to fix unless the features are available without changing the build.prop. Either way, it's definitely interesting to me, anyone on Pixel 1, just keep in mind it gets rid of the "on rails" stabilization and moves closer to what the Nexus 6P had.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/4afgXKGa172UvGbj7
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] lordsinasina:
So this only happens if you have the build prop edit ? Or the P3cam has it regardless of that ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] YTSec:
Only the edit from my experience.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] b1g1an:
He, along with many others, missed the hundreds of mentions of Pie only in this thread so not knowing anything about Pie is hardly a surprise :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] lordsinasina:
Well I am actually surprised with all of them. I mean the main point of getting a Google phone is to have the latest Android. Otherwise why bother ?!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] ryancell:
I noticed with this camera if you snap a pic and quickly tap the thumbnail, it won't let you view the pic until its processed. The old stock app you can take a pic and hop right to the pic from the thumbnail. Does the new version for pixel 3 do this intentionally where it won't let you view it right away?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] Prattham:
Its a known thing
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] ryancell:
Ok, thanks. I searched the thread for delay and a few other things but didn't see it offhand. Is it a bug that will stay or can be resolved do you know? Its the only thing keeping me from using it as the main camera app. A+ work for the developer otherwise. Love the added features.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] el_smurfo:
It's a conscious decision by cstark
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] SageWilliams:
We need an FAQ for this thread... badly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] ShadowRedel:
Plis bring back the HDR options, the processing time with the hardware mode was much more faster :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] juandhi:
[MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION] Image quality wise was there any benefit to the different hdr modes? I was using the pixel 3 default on my 2xl and thought i saw improved white balance and slightly more pronounced hdr.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] Beks07:
I can say from my perspective, there wasn't any benefit!

Pixel 3 default blow up lights more than auto mode and stock app.

Hardware quicker in making photo, but it loses quality of the shot.

So auto mod it's really the best option for Pixel 2 XL. And if you will compare it with stock app you will definitely see improved white balance?

Sorry, if my english a little bit awkward for reading) Just because it's not my native language...I'm Russian)

Everyone here with Iphones, Samsungs, Xiaomi, Huawei. We don't have Google Store here but some of us know about The King of Mobile Camera
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] asuturo:
I don't know why people using pixel and still on oreo. Hmm :confused:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] merrycachemiss:
Is this because it forced use of the PVC, or was it just a bug?

They really should officially bring more of this stuff down to the older models, since everything is working so well with this mod. Thank you for this gift.

Edit:

Suggestion - everyone with a Pixel should send feedback (from within the Camera app) to Google mentioning that these features work well on the older models via this mod, maybe they'll port more stuff down to us.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] ConanOBrien:
I'll admit that I should have read through this thread with a bit more diligence and i would have easily seen that this needed to be on Pie.

Thanks for pointing that out, I'll def reconsider

Haha, nah, the whole point of me getting a google phone was so that I could root it and customize it exactly the way I wanted it, without it being locked down. Yes, having access to the latest android is nice, but it doesn't mean I want the all the features (and loss of old features) that come with it. Hell, there are features from Kit Kat that I wish still existed. Just because something is new doesn't mean it's a desirable. If I wanted a locked down phone I would've just gotten an iPhone. I had a Samsung S7E, and hated the rooting process required for that, sold it for a Pixel 2.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] BigBangFieri:
+1 I was using Pixel 2017 Hardware was quicker to save shots, helping out with the being booted to the Photos app bug, maybe you could just add an advanced option to enable hardware for whichever model you have? or have a separate apk for the hdr modes? Either way, I really appreciate your work on this app, its working so great for me!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] ShadowRedel:
I read that is because the forced use of PVC, the processing is near instantaneous
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] dachewster99:
Is there a way to get an always updated post on the first page or something please?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] wbgenetic:
I would actually like to have the HDR option available. If someone is not in an experimental mood - just dont touch it ;)

Else - why not benefit from faster picture turnaround time?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] ShadowRedel:
The Pixel 3 uses the PVC to process the photos? Because that should increase the battery life while using the camera I think
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] jianlinooi:
Auto Mode means HDR+ right? so HDR+ better white balance than HDR+ enhanced?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] wbgenetic:
HDR Enhanced should have beter WB imho.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] antonfrompreston:
I'm fairly sure this is in relation to the HDR processing mode that was selectable in the previous version and not the HDR setting which is still selectable between off, HDR+, and HDR+ enhanced.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] Beks07:
It means Auto mode from all various HDR processing setups that was available in previous CameraP3 version!

Now it's been said it's set Auto by default.

No where in the world HDR+ will be better than HDR+ Enhanced of course)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] shindiggity:
Any idea why my Google lens is crashing on both stock camera and this modded one, I'm not on Google beta either. Can't seem to figure it out, happening to anyone else??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] Beks07:
Mine works on both :rolleyes:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] coolsid8:
Unenroll from Google beta or update to latest Google lens. I had the same issue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] shindiggity:
Funny thing is I wasn't in the beta, now I enrolled in the beta and it now works. Go figure!! Got call screening to work as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] citizendela:
Are you rooted...how did you get call screen to work?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] shindiggity:
Yeah rooted, had to change some flags. The thread above this one lists how to do it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] joeyddr:
yeah but its not working stock, are you on HAVOC?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] shindiggity:
Yeah on Havoc, I saw somewhere else where they got it working on stock.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] armando_rod:
Downgrade from Google app beta
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] shindiggity:
It was the opposite for me, I wasn't on the beta while getting the errors. I enrolled in the beta and now all good ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] ranasrule:
does this work on Oreo or Pie only?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] SageWilliams:
Pie only. It needs something specific to Pie to work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] stetre76:
No, this doesn't work with Oreo...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] shindiggity:
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[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] juandhi:
Now they are just trolling us
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] m1n:
I have found another problem, I think. When I'm using zoom in camera modus and I zoom in and out for few times, the camera app freezes and closes on the pixel 1. Can somebody confirm this bug?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] iamaniff:
TBH, im on beta an and no problem with lens
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] shakirulabdhadi:
My pixel 1 cant install, can anyone help me? i have clean old version "file night enable"
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] x4x3:
Is HDR+ enhanced auto enabled?

Pist processing of pix is very long...if i take a bounch of pictures i have to wait a few seconds for every pic. On stick its only when HDR+ enhanced is enabled.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] davidstjohn1:
If you take a bunch of pictures in a row you're going to get some lag the camera app is going to be working for a while. Check to see if you have HDR enhanced or HDR plus enabled. If you take one picture and it processes quickly everything's normal. also make sure you don't have any other apps open in the background that's going to make it lag.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bingley:
Is it possible to have the night mode save the raw/dng file like normal camera mode?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] x4x3:
Im on latest [MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION] version. Hdr+ switch is deactivated by dev. I dont mean a series of pix, i just take a few every 2 or 3 seconds. Then processing takes some time (i can see info in statusbar) lime in stock app when activated hdr enhanced.

No other apps open...

Thats why i am asking, if enhanced or normal hdr+ mode is activated by dev.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] davidstjohn1:
I'm also on the latest one and my HDR plus and HDR plus enhanced switch can be activated at any time.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DgkrVYCUEAUfQshDA
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] DirgeExtinction:
This apk works on Pixel XL, right?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] davidstjohn1:
Yes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] x4x3:
Sorry, my mistake.

But it's strange anyway..

THX
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] acidresh:
Please bring back the HDR+ options in the settings. Selecting "Pixel 2018 Hardware Zsl" made the processing of photos very fast on my pixel 2 xl. Thanks for great work on this mod :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] kukabuka:
camera crashes

Since installing the mod, my camera started crashing upon opening. After trying everything else I could think of, I did a factory reset, and my camera still crashes instantly upon opening. Any ideas besides buying a new phone?

Edit: Went in to recovery and did a hard reset. That seems to have done the trick.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] wbgenetic:
Portrait shots i can take maybe 4 in a row and I get a greyed out button for some time...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] el_smurfo:
I noticed that and lost some good shots. So far I think this mod is cool for enabling night light but I use stock for everything else
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] 86rickard:
Pictures were actually inferior quality when strayung off into some of these options. Dev took them off to save confusion as basically 'Auto' or the option corresponding to the phone was correct.

Processing was quicker but image quality reduced. ..more noise.. blown highlights etc. I don't think it was taking as many sequences in HDR Enhanced with the wrong option enabled.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] acidresh:
There wasn't a big difference in quality when using the regular "HDR+ on". Maybe it can be left in a advanced experimental option?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] lordsinasina:
After using this as my main camera app for a few days here are the issues that I have noticed , other than these it's been a perfect experience :

1- The bug with the app jumping to google photos if you tap on photos right after capturing them. It is the most annoying bug on day to day usage.

2- Video audio recording is awfull ( not that pixel 2 was great on this at first place ) which I think is related to the fake stereo recording.

I don't have the pixel 3 build prop edit by the way
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] rpiton:
I tested this on my pixel 2 xl, and the image is A LOT darker.

Both the Photo taken and when i'm looking on the screen before take the pictures.

Any Idea?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] kukabuka:
Nope, still broken, although it will open sometimes now. Anyone have any idea what i can try? What kind of data corruption could survive a hard reset?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] wbgenetic:
Hmm I cannot seem to find that much of a diff between the modded cam app and the stock (except for the night).

So do I benefit when using the modded app compared to the stock ?

I ready somewhere that the portrait edge detection in the modded app is from P3 which is allegedly superior?

What are your findings?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] lordsinasina:
What you get with the modded app are:

1- Live Google Lens in view finder

2- Super Zoom

3- Photobooth

4- Night Light

5-Better Portrait

6- Motion Focus tracking both in Video and Photo

The Quality of normal photos would not be any different than the stock app.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] wbgenetic:
Yeah I was referring to image quality. Sorry for not clearing that up.

Night Mode is clearly the feature that is making me use it even now.

And Since Portraits are allegedly better - I see no reason to going back to stock...

Cheers
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] joseluislopesdias:
In my experience so far image quality is superior than using stock cam.

Using a Pixel 2.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] raghus.id:
Hi [MENTION=2712580]cstark27[/MENTION], thanks for your great efforts in creating this mod. After using it as my primary cam app, it would be great if you could include of fix these:

1. Toggle to have initial zoom in portrait mode.

2. Shutter sound toggle is disabled in few countries, if you could some how enable this option

3. As other mentioned, photo viewer to check the clicked image

4. If you could create a new thread or update this threads OP with the change log or versions of the new release so that we need run through last 2-3 pages to just check if you have release any new version of the mod.

Once again thanks for awesome work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] phalkon30:
For me I won't use it as default until the photo preview behavior works like stock does. Flashing screens then dumping into Google photos where the pictures eventually show up is jarring, I'd rather be able to just use the simple preview

Camera NX went a similar route, I don't understand why
[Google Pixel 2 XL Themes, Apps, and Mods] el_smurfo:
Cstark27: Also, about Google Photos and opening the picture while processing. If I change to the old Photo Viewer, there is a bug when you go back if you were in Portrait Mode, and now the viewfinder is zoomed out. I did not like that so I did not include that.