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[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] MilgeS:
Not sure if anyone can help please, I get this "device out of storage" message when I double tap to apply an XML?

Also just checking I'm correct in thinking, I put the XML in a folder named "configs" within Gcam folder on internal storage?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
You need to give storage full permissions. Also, the XML needs to be in a folder named Configs8 in the Gcam folder.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] MilgeS:
Ahh thank you, I'll rename the folder, I have already given full permission, I seen an earlier comment saying that it was media by default. Thank you for your help

EDIT: Configs applied after renaming folder but neither of the 2 work, just a black screen with the camera UI, I'm using UK S21Ultra 5G Exynos no carrier branding
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
UK implies Exynos right? Not sure then, @ryupunk said his Exynos S21U worked. Mine is specific to Snapdragon.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] MilgeS:
Yes, sorry I forgot to add Exynos. I have the latest update issued today with April security update, I will wipe cache partition and see if that makes a difference.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] NootNootow:
I'm unable to install the gcam app, I tried the samsung one (Ruler apk) and it won't let me install the app and just gives the message "app not install".

I'm trying to install it over the s21 ultra SD version. Is there any prerequisite that I'm missing or something ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
You need to first uninstall the official Samsung app that has the same package name: https://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.samsung.android.ruler&cId=000004674180
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] NootNootow:
Thanks, that did the trick!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Masikj:
Installed samsung apk , applied arnova xml and got black screen... exynos.. xml is in configs8
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] gnulio56:
Can you explain how to apply the xml with exynos phone? Because with the two files here the app get stuck on black screen
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] ryupunk:
I'm reporting back on exynos S21U (SM998B), with latest Arnova's wide, ultra wide and selfie lens work but the app is quite buggy. Most of the times you take a picture and the app crashes (but the picture will appear in the gallery a seconds later) and the pictures are saved in very low quality. After doing some research I found that latest BSG's works quite good (at least what I could test), much more stable and but it doesn't have XML support however it has a library optimized for samsung. I need to test more BSG's but so far so good.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Yup, this is correct. BSG and ZGCam are further along in development for Exynos. Arnova is mainly for Snapdragon for now until possibly a future version.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Ramid15@gmail.com:
thank you man, so far working perfect on snapdragon s21U
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] hachem28:
S21U snapdragon variant here. using arnova samsung version. camera freezes after 5 seconds.

doubletapping the view finder gives me "device out of storage". I granted the app storage permissions and have the xml in the correct path (Gcam/Configs8). going to Settings>Advanced>XML Config>select xml Arnova_S21U.xml gives me "file exists".
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
You need to give the app full storage permissions (hold down on the app icon > app info > permissions).
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] hachem28:
Ah apparently I had to give it full file management permissions. that fixed "Device out of storage".

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] vincement:
XML not working on S21 Snapdragon (SM-G9910) with April security patch. Got black screen after updating XML.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Can you try the following to see if it works (or at least not get you a black screen)?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] vincement:
Thanks for the swift reply.

This _test.xml config doesn't get me black screen anymore, but it still freezes after a few seconds.

I might need to further clarify, I can't seem to fix "Device out of storage" issue. I had to manually select xml in Advanced.

Below is the app permissions I set.

- Cam, Location, Mic: Allow only while using the app

- Storage: Allow management of all files

- I even set "Change system settings" to allow.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Strange, allowing management of all files should resolve the storage issue. Did you put the xml inside internal storage > GCam > configs8 folder? As for the freezing, make sure the stream config is set to EISV3.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] vincement:
Thanks! I have the xml in configs8 folder. Also setting the stream config like shown in your photo manage to resolve the freezing issue.

I find that Gcam struggles to focus the farther object when I put two objects of different distance together.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Search for artemis in settings > developer settings and turn that off to allow touch to focus to work. Focus tracking doesn't work well with Samsung phones and GCam.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Masikj:
Which is the best GCAM for the Exynos?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] vincement:
S21 Snapdragon shooting in slow-motion video mode, the preview somehow becomes noisy low-resolution (under normal light condition). After saving it turns into a green corrupted video file.

Attached is a comparison of cropped night shot by Arnova Gcam & stock camera.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Zheestb:
hi! Who can share working XML by Arnova GCam on S21 Snapdragon? Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Yep, slow motion generally doesn't work well with Samsung phones and GCam. It's best to use stock camera for that.

Is the one I posted in the previous page not working for you?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] jmdomini:
How are those of you on Snapdragon getting Aranova's version to work? I have a S21+, which I believe has the same camera setup as the S21. I can't even get into the GCAM app to apply an XML. It just comes up with a black screen with a tiny camera and stays there. I also can't allow manage storage permissions, it's greyed out and shown as not allowed by policy. No, this isn't a corporate managed device so I don't know where this policy would be coming from either.

Edit-Solved the problem of not being able to select manage all files. Had to temporarily remove my email account. Seems O365 applies some security policies even though it's a personal account.

Still no luck though with getting the app to launch however. Still sits on the black screen with the tiny camera.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
You'll have to wait until the next version unfortunately. Arnova manually whitelist devices based on specific codes that his testers provide him (rather than just making it available to all devices). The S21U and S21 was covered but the S21+ was not. The info for the S21+ was given to Arnova so it should work in the next version.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] newshlt:
thx a lot. this xml make my snaper s21 main&wide work, however tele cannot save pic, i changed the tele id from 50 to 52 in aux setting dont work too.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] jmdomini:
Well that would explain it. Thanks for for the response and explaining why it doesn't work!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] mxl180:
This helped a lot, got the freezing to stop and night mode working on base 21 Snapdragon.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] GeeTeeH:
Does it matter if under Advanced->Stream Config->Video I leave it on EISV3?

I noticed you had that one set to "FOCV HW EIS" while mine had all of them set to "EISV3"

ALSO - since I just have a base S21 SnapDragon with only 3 cameras, how can I remove the 4th camera/lens selection button? Under another GCam there was a toggle for showing each aux camera.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] cyburke:
I actually came here to ask the exact same two questions.... I noticed the different option selected on the video setting and was curious if should be left on EISV3 or on the HW EIS option as pictured.

And for the cameras on display... Yeah, how can we remove (or hide) the 3x option which causes the camera to crash on the normal S21?

thank y'all for the work getting this sorted out for everyone! cheers
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
The answer for the video stream config, is I'm not sure. For my S21U, I actually have to use FOCV in order to record rather than EISV3. Whichever works for you guys for video, let me know.

As for the rear cameras, yes it is true that the S21 only has 3, but Samsung decided to give it two different IDs with two different characteristics. You can disable the 4th ID by going to Advanced > Auxiliary Config > Set Back Cameras to 3 instead of 4...but wouldn't it be more fun to try to get both IDs working? I just attached another XML with a few modifications to try to get both 1.1x and 2x working. Let me know if it does.

✓BACK ID[50] (Tele)(1.1x)

FocalLength = 5.9

35mm eqv FocalLength = 28.71mm

Aperture = 2.0

SensorSize = 7.3984x5.5488

PixelArray = 4624x3468

PixelSize = 1.60µm

AngleOfView(Diagonal) = 103°

AEModes = [0, 1, 2, 3]

FlashSupported = true

RAW_SENSOR sizes = [4624x3468]

SupportedHardwareLevel = LIMITED

✓BACK ID[52] (Tele)(2.0x)

FocalLength = 5.9

35mm eqv FocalLength = 54.58mm

Aperture = 2.0

SensorSize = 3.8912x2.9184

PixelArray = 4864x3648

PixelSize = 0.80µm

AngleOfView(Diagonal) = 37°

AEModes = [0, 1, 2, 3]

FlashSupported = true

RAW_SENSOR sizes = [4864x3648]

SupportedHardwareLevel = LIMITED
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Masikj:
Hi guys, I made a petition for full RAW access on exynos devices

Petition : http://chng.it/YVk72yhDYD

You can reply to this forum too : https://forum.developer.samsung.com...all-cameras-on-the-s21-s21-ultra-exynos/12549
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] JoaozaoS:
So I've know that on Arnova8G2's Google Camera Port the front facing camera doesn't work. But I've noticed that it works on video. Maybe we can make some progress on having it take photos.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] billgod:
First samsung phone and I HATE it. wish I would have stayed with my pixel. Trying to get this gcam working on my s21 5g. sm-g991u1. I have installed the latest and tried several xml files. I can see the xml and apply them camera restarts then instantly freezes. I have searched this forum and tried every option I have found to stop it. Does this work on the 5g version? what xml file should I use? Thanks for the help.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] thacounty:
The XML file you use depends on the version of gcam you're using.

You will also need to adjust some advanced settings on some of them. The only setting I needed to adjust on arnova's version was allowing full storage capability.

I also came from a Pixel (the 4XL) and I like everything about the s21u better, except the main camera. The 10x telephoto camera is incredible.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Saluzzo97:
Hi everyone, which gcam apk + xml is the best for you? Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] racypdx:
S21U SD, Arnova GCAM v.8.1.101

I have 3 questions...

i'm using the arnova xml file provided earlier in this thread(by yourself, I believe, and THX btw!)

1. my set back cameras only has 2 choices: 1 and 2 is there something else I need to do to get all camera options available?

2. do i need to dl and install the libraries ?

3. is the 108mp available?

thanks in advance, and for all of your feedback in this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Two cameras imply you have downloaded the wrong version or the wrong XML. On the Arnova page, make sure you get the Samsung version (starts with Ruler). Also follow the steps and make sure you give the app full storage permission. Then apply the Arnova_S21U.xml file.

Libraries are for additional modifications. Some are better at low light, some better at moving things (higher shutter), etc. Kinda have to just experiment to get the picture you like most.

No 1080mp sadly, doubtful Samsung will ever make that available to third party apps.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Powerful444:
Just a tip. Since there is no access to the front cam for photos it leaves you having to switch to the samsung app for selfies. Alternatively, front facing video works so you can start a video recording and take a photo whilst the video is recording for selfies. Not the best quality but at least you can take them and it is decent enough. You can then delete the video or keep it as a motion video clip of sorts.

Edit oops just noticed someone already said it over the page.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] SergioTeddy:
For the front camera to work you need to change the viewfinder format to YUV

On my s21 Exynos the front camera is working.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Powerful444:
yes this is snapdragon - we don't have access to the front cam. But thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] subhani:
In saying that though, the result is still inferior to the Samsung FFC shots. Especially if I enable night mode in indoor evening lighting scenarios. It really looks like it was taken on a Pixel.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
New Wichaya 8.1 build is out! There's some differences in comparison to the Arnova build. They use different package names so both can be installed at the same time. No options for XML yet though so you'll need to configure settings manually.

Wichaya: GCam_8.1.101_Wichaya_V1.0.apk

Download GCam_8.1.101_Wichaya_V1.0.apk by Wichaya.

www.celsoazevedo.com

Here are examples of my config for S21 Ultra. And no front camera of course.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Masikj:
Any developments on s21u exynos gcam telephoto lenses please
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
I heard it's only possible with root and replacing system lib files. But since I don't have it, I don't know all of the details.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Masikj:
I heard they are working on non root too. Hopefully it will happen.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Powerful444:
Thanks - any advantages / disadvantages

Which do you prefer?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Arnova's has more options, but to some, it might be too many options (more RAM Patcher options, ability to load custom libs). Wichaya's doesn't support saving XMLs but there are fewer things to have to configure. The two developers work with each other pretty closely so they both are quite similar in function and even picture quality. I personally keep both, Wichaya's being the more "stock" Gcam, where I try to experiment a little with Arnova's settings to get a different picture.

Oh and that's for my S21U. For the base S21 and S21+, Wichaya's offer better auxiliary support such as with the telephoto.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] ervman1:
Does anyone know what the id number is for the regular S21 telephoto camera?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] rochitka:
Is astrophotography mode working for any GCam port for Samsung S21 ultra exynos? On main and ultrawide lens?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] meroupow:
Wichaya's viewfinder is freezing on zoom x0.6, X3 and X10 after 2 seconds for me on s21U snapdragon. Main cam seems fine. I tried to copy your settings. Any idea on what's causing that?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Everything related to freezing is related to Stream Configs. Make sure you set all of the lenses to ESIV3 and not just the main one. In the Streams Config page, change the stream configs lens solution from back main camera, to all of the other ones.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Guys want another GCam to mess with for Snapdragon users? This one is a credit to the GCam modder Tigr for his TRCamera which is based on Nikita 7.4 which is based on Arnova's 7.4. Additional credit goes to user ᑕᗩᑎᏀ#࿙蒼࿚ on Telegram for adding Arnova's crash fix to this mod (the original from Tigr will crash on load). It's got a billion different customizations, isn't the most stable, and not all of the options available work.

So why use it with all of the negatives? It is the fastest GCam mod in terms of autofocus speeds (even faster than stock). While it doesn't work 100% of the time, it allows manual shutter speed control on all of the cameras (pro mode only allows it on the main and ultra wide and not the telephoto). So what does this add up to? An awesome GCam specifically for sports/animals/kids or just anything fast moving. Stock camera and other GCam builds even in broad daylight for the telphoto cameras does not go faster than 1/300 second, which isn't fast enough for running kids or flying birds.

Unlike other GCams, the XML for this goes in a different folder.

Check out my samples
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] meroupow:
Thanks. That's it. I missed the fact that you need to switch the parameters lens by lens. Thanks a lot.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Saluzzo97:
Hi everyone, what's the best xml + apk choice of Gcam to use for s21 snapdragon? Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] mistical:
Arnova's GCam with beserker15's config.

The others are okay, but imho this is the best choice to go with and compared to Wichaya and TRCamera. I've always found arnova's to produce the best results in most scenarios. I still have TRCamera installed and by reading beserker15's most recent post above, it has some use in scenarios with anything fast moving.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Saluzzo97:
Thank you very much, I'll go for it then!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
New Wichaya release. Still no XML loader so things will have to be configured manually. Lots more options in RAM Patcher and has a lib loader now. Also attached the lib file I enjoy using. Works on both Arnova and Wichaya build.

Wichaya: GCam_8.1.101_Wichaya_V1.1.apk

Download GCam_8.1.101_Wichaya_V1.1.apk by Wichaya.

www.celsoazevedo.com
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] acc3d:
Any chance you could post screenshots of your settings with the latest Wichaya build? I set the stream configs but still can't get it to work.

Cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Saluzzo97:
Perfect!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Saluzzo97:
Hi! Thank you for providing us this apk, could I ask you where can I find a list of settings that I have to modify for my s21 snapdragon? I always used xml, never set these settings manually, and I don't know what I have to change at all...sorry for my English and thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Stream configs should've been set by default, hence no need to change anything to stop it from freezing. As for manual settings, I'd say just import that lib file I attached, then go to the noise profile setting and choose the ones for the S20 FE. That phone has the same main and ultra wide cameras as the regular S21 so the noise profile should be good. Then if you need things sharper, or less sharp, or less noise, adjust those settings in RAM Patcher.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Saluzzo97:
Thank you for your answer. I installed the apk, I go to settings -> advanced -> Custom lib -> Import and then I can't find the lib I downloaded, I unzipped it too but I can't select it, what am I doing wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Saluzzo97:
I did it, I had problems with my file manager, thank you very much!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] s3axel:
Hi,

I'm very much interested in this, would you mind sharing a hint on where to look for more details on a solution for the S21U Exynos?

Thanks,

Axel
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] im71:
Hi, so how did you finally manage to load the lib zip?

I was able to locate the zip file and unzip it, but somehow just cant make Gcam to load the file that is unzip.

Thx
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Saluzzo97:
Hi, I used Amaze file manager to browse my unzipped lib and with that I could select it. With default file manager I couldn't find it
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] SytherXII:
Hey man. Installed what you recommended and applied the lib file as well, mostly works great. The only thing not working is the 10x optical zoom lens freezes after about 2 seconds of use, and doesn't come back until I switch lenses. Any fix you know for this issue?

Also video doesn't work at all

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Yup, so the freezing thing is stream configs. Wichaya has it auto-apply for all lenses but the 10x one since most phones don't have a second tele lol. Go to the Stream Config settings and change the lens to the 4th one and set it to EISV3. As for video, also in stream configs, change the video streams to FOVC instead of EISV3. Also enable Auxillary Restart in the Auxillary settings.

My preferred Noise Models for my S21U

And preferred RAM Patcher settings
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] SytherXII:
Thanks. I've applied those settings. Video is now working on the ultra wide and main lens. Still no luck with video on either telephoto sadly. Any ideas?

Also I really don't know about that lib Patcher you supplied, feel like it ads a lot of noise and flattens the image a lot, still having fun playing around with it all tho :p
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] omaralwardian:
New Arnova and BSG today.

Having viewfinder freezing with the BSG release. There is no where I can find to update the streams. They are all numbers.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Video on the tele works but you have to do FHD. If you have it at 4k, then only the main and ultra wide works. Yeah the lib itself boosts shadows and lowers highlights, kinda an "HDR" look haha. I use RAM Patcher to tweak the image some more.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] Saluzzo97:
Are these settings valid for my s21 snapdragon? Mine is not ultra...
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
All settings will work with any Samsung phone, it just means you'll have to do separate tweaks for the S21 base if it doesn't look good.

Also new Wichaya Build is out with XML support. https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-wichaya/f/dl2/4/

I've attached the XML for my S21 Ultra and the lib file I like to use with it (must extract zip file).
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] henihazbay:
@beserker15 mate, your xml crashes the app immediately.

S21U exynos.

Any idea?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] kenfb1:
So,

After trying a lot of the above solutions, my question is:

Is there ever going to be a fully working version of Gcam

for the newer Samsung phones??? I'm finding it a lot less

aggravation just using the Samsung Camera for everything.

Ken
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
Oh yeah mine is Snapdragon. If yours doesn't crash before the XML, I'd suggest just setting the noise models and play with the settings to see what works best for you.

What do you mean by "fully working"? Yeah using stock camera is simpler but people use GCam because they don't like the picture quality from Samsung. I usually keep both stock and GCam easily accessible and will switch between them depending on what I need to capture.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] SeanGold:
Just installed. Is there any way to get the front camera working? All I get is a black screen with front cam. Switching back to another lens works fine, only front cam does not show any image. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] beserker15:
No there isn't, that's a Samsung limitation with the Snapdragon model. Only Samsung can fix it. Also I've posted updates with the newest Arnova and BSG builds with my S21 Ultra configs here: https://xdaforums.com/t/gcam-for-snapdragon-s21-ultra.4253809/

Like before, they should work with the S21/S21+ snapdragons as well but it will require separate configurations to look good.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Themes, Apps] kenfb1:
Hi,

Fully working means everything works- Front Camera/Back Camera and any and all settings without crashing or freezing, that's what it means to me anyway. I know it's Samsung's fault, but why bother with Gcam ports if they don't work????