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[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] MAX 404:
Hi mate

the phone is capable but your carrier maybe not lte+ is not 5G

Check here
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] entropism:
You'll get the N41 5G band, but you wont get N71, N260 or N261 (the 2 MMwave bands). You're also missing some important LTE bands on it too.

You won't have a good time with that device.

And no, LTE+ is 4G. 5G is 5G.
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] QuadzHS:
what is your favorite stock-based rom, if there is any?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] Yakkosmurf:
I've been playing around with this on the 5 II, and it works fine. I like the new interface.

https://xdaforums.com/t/new-photo-pro-app-available.4281847/
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
The interface has quite a few changes. I took a dozen or so photos and I'm happy with the results but I'll leave it to pixel peepers to pass judgement.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] PPGX5II:
When you install this, it gets installed separately or replaces current Photo Pro?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
My icon for Photo Pro stayed but it opened the updated version. Since the basic app is included in the updated app, I deleted the old basic camera app. The settings I had set stayed the same with the upgrade.

Yesterday I walked 7 kilometers taking photos and I'm very happy with the upgrade. HDR is improved and while I'm not a pixel peeper I like the photos. They stand cropping well.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] Yakkosmurf:
Yeah it replaces the old one. I'm hoping to get out more this weekend to test it out.

Right now I'm keeping the basic app installed. I like being able to launch either app quickly to capture a picture, as I have different settings for both. But maybe I'll get comfortable with using the one app as I play with it more.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] PPGX5II:
Thanks for the confirmation, in that case I will wait for Sony to formally update Photo Pro App(if we are lucky enough). If there is a way we can install new one without replacing current one, let me know, I would also like to test it out.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] Midleo:
I just installed and how i undertand its replacing both camera apps. And when you run each just the photo pro app launching, but the stadard moves to phot pro app under Basic mode
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
I deleted the standard photo app from my home screen but it's in my app drawer. When I click on it the old standard photo app runs. When i click on the icon for Photo App Mark III, version 1.2.A.0.17, I get the new Photo Pro app which includes a new Basic Mode which replaces the previous camera app. That's kind of confusing but it you run the new Mark III Photo App it's the basic and pro both. It's all you need.

I also read that you can go to apps and uninstall the new version if you don't like it. I like it so I haven't tried that.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] PPGX5II:
Thanks for more info! Few more questions before I install the app:

Do we need to clear cache of current Photo Pro app before installing new one or direct install works?

What is working nicely(improved) vs what is not working(new features) in this new App?

Anyone got Monthly OTA updates after installing app, if yes was there any problems?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
I didn't clear any cache. I simply installed the new app and the existing icon called it up. The only thing not working for me is turning on Photo Pro with the camera key but I rarely did that anyway. I never do videos so I don't know about videos.

I got a Google Play update but that's all.

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[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] steffanos:
I didn't update Photo Pro to the new version, but I am looking how can I set generally to turn on Photo Pro app with Camera key?

EDIT: Solved.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] SirRobin78:
How did you solve this?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] kamekaz3:
For me it works with basic mode but if I want to go into pro mode I use the double press power button shortcut
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] SirRobin78:
So what are your settings? Stock Camera App disabled/other tools or button mapper installed?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
I get confused. First, I never use the double-press power button to turn on camera. If I'm walking to the store and suddenly see something I touch the power, no press, and the phone opens to the home page and I touch the photo pro icon. Then the app opens to whatever mode I used last, which is usually programmed mode. This morning before sunrise I was using the shutter speed mode, S mode, and every time I opened Photo Pro it was on S mode.

If I'm out taking photos I have the photo pro app on and when I touch the power button--just the fingerprint sensor---the phone wakes up in the Photo Pro app.

Also, fwiw, I took the old Camera App, not Photo Pro, off my home screen. It's still in the app drawer and still works but I don't use it. I'm waiting for the "official" release of the new Photo Pro to delete it.

I've taken a lot of photos with the new Photo Pro app and have had zero problems.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] steffanos:
You go into stock camera app, Settings, Launch with Camera key>> here you choose Launch Photography Pro.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] SirRobin78:
Ok, but with newest camera Update, this option is gone...
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
Exactly right.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] kamekaz3:
Search "camera" in settings and you should see the option "Quickly open camera." If I recall the first time you do this it'll ask which camera you would want to launch. If you use fingerprint it'll also unlock the phone so you can go through the album. If not it'll still work but you can only see photos you've just taken.

You can also set photo pro to "Last used mode" under setup -> Shooting mode at launch.

No need to actually unlock the phone, no need to press on the app. Essentially the same as pressing the camera button.

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[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] steffanos:
Don't know about that, I still use the old version. Didn't want to update it via APK file, not sure how it would be functioning.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] kamekaz3:
The Photo Pro app itself will launch but you can only use the Basic mode of it, which is essentially the basic camera app. It'll ask you to unlock your phone if you try to get into any other mode. You can just also remove the update to get back to stock version if you don't find something working either.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] kentaurest:
I used xperi+ app to map google assistant button to open Photo Pro.

Remap the Google Assistant button on the Sony Xperia 5 II with this app

You can reconfigure the Google Assistant button on the Sony Xperia 5 II to launch any other app or perform any action using this app.

www.xda-developers.com
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] mdshaman:
wait, so if I'm still on a locked bootloader and/or rooted, the updated photo pro app will not work? just the basic camera app?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] Didgesteve:
No, it will replace the basic camera and you can toggle between the 'Pro' camera and basic via a wheel on the app.

It works fine on stock, pretty sure it will work on rooted. You can always uninstall it it it doesn't
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] kamekaz3:
This was a response to launching it with the camera button. Everything works fine if you launch it with double pressing the power button shortcut.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] KnockOut^9:
someone knows why Sony doesn't update this app (Photography Pro) automatically? I have the Xperia 5 II and the only way to update this app is... to download manually the .apk file from apkmirror.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
It wasn't written for the Xperia 5 II but someone, in Russia, I believe, stripped it out from an Xperia 1 III and posted an APK. It worrks on both the 1 II and 5 II. Perhaps it's not 100% compatible and that's why we see some of the complaints in this thread. Sony doesn't have to deal with the complaints since they didn't release the software.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] PPGX5II:
On side note, did Xperia 1 III users got new update for Photo Pro App (version other than 1.2.A.0.17)?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] KnockOut^9:
ya, it's true. But we talk about two top-range devices of 2020, not mid-range or old devices.

In my opinion those smartphones deserves updates for the Camera App (same with security patches and Major update).
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
I'm 80 years old and have been married twice. My expectations have dropped considerably. Of course, I'm still getting updates on my Xperia 5 II but I didn't expect to get the new Photo Pro software. I'm quite happy with the version I downloaded and have no idea whether there is any newer out there.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] steffanos:
I see the installation file from Apkmirror, version

Sony Photography Pro 1.1.1.A.0.12 from 14th of July.​

I currently use Xperia 5 ii, so I am wondering about the experience.. is the application supported on this model, won't there be any mistake with attempt of installation this app on Xperia 5 II? This Basic mode looks quite interesting.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] SirRobin78:
Seems to be the stock app version of xperia 5 II
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
I'm a bit confused but my Photo Pro for Xperia 1 III, running on my 5 II, is 1.2.A.O.17.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] steffanos:
After seeing again this tutorial on yt, I'd say you're right. Basic mode aka stock app is integrated within Photo Pro with all its features, not needing to keep it all the way close by, despite being good for point and shoot.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] arturiu:
The A11 July update 58.1.A.5.330 comes with Camera Pro 1.2.A.0.17 already.

No need to side load this version anymore.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
I got the June 1 security update this morning but no July update. My phone is from Europe, I think, and I'm in Mexico. My latest system update is 58.1.A.5.280 on July 21.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] SirRobin78:
Are you

Sure about that?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] steffanos:
I had received the update this morning but no sign of mentioned Version Photo Pro 1.2. A.0.17
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] arturiu:
Well, that's what I have on my phone since this morning update.

Unless the OS update ignores newer app versions, which was not the case up to now...
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] PPGX5II:
Yeah security update ignores version of App. You made me think that we are getting this new update but we are not! :(
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] arturiu:
Humm, not sure.

Last OS security update did replace the camera pro app back to .12 and I had the .17 installed.

But that didn't happen this time.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] PPGX5II:
It did not change anything respect to Photo Pro on my XQ-AS62 for July Security Patch (58.1.A.5.280). I installed 1.2.A.0.17 prior to the update and it's still same. You can simply check if you could open Photo Pro using Shutter button to make sure that Sony updated it or not. I don't think Sony will update this App on 1 II or 5 II, looking at past trends. I am now more interested in getting newer versions from 1 III, whenever available.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] arturiu:
Yep , it still launches the normal camera. So, it seems it is the side loaded version. But my last update did restore the pro app back to .12 (and I had .17 on my XQ-AS52).
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] asvaberg:
Works fine here on my XQ-AS52.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
I'll be 80 this month and my eyes aren't what they used to be. Nothing else is what it used to be, either. I was chatting with my sister on the phone last night and she mentioned that my photos have been sharper the last couple of months. I don't know if it's the new software, my sister's imagination, or what. I'm still having a lot of fun with this phone/camera.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] MirceaViP:
80. Amazing! Good luck and I wish you well. As for the software it's a new version has to be improved.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] bo6o:
Like being able to focus correctly? Cause this is the main problem with the current camera app...
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] MirceaViP:
I didn't try the new version. In fact I did try it for a few seconds then uninstalled. Not having the ability to open the new camera version with the button is a downside. Anyway I didn't buy the Sony for the camera, I bought it for the audio.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] WarVic:
Wise decision. Design and sound pretty much the only good things about latest Sony flagships. Camera is only good on paper, hardware wise.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
I like the camera. I like the photo UI. I like the control I have when I take a photo. I haven't had a significant problem with the autofocus that wasn't understandable.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] WarVic:
I like all abovementioned too but I do not like results, direct output from the cameras. Perhaps I was spoiled by Pixels, latest iPhones and Galaxies or even by LG V60 ThinQ, In vacuum Xperia cameras are the best, no doubts :).
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
If what you want is an exquisite point-and-shoot with incredible AI then get a Pixel or a Huawei or Xiaomi. And, I'm not knocking them. My Huawei p30 pro was wonderful and I wasn't having much fun. That's not what Sony is doing and they don't pretend it is. I don't use all the different brands but I like the PhotoPro software. I like shooting before dawn when I'm walking my dog and being able to set a custom white balance and use it until I wander into different street lighting pleases me. It's fun and the results meet my needs. That's why my mirrorless Fuji and it's lenses sits in the closet.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] WarVic:
Oh, okay. I tried my best to get great shots out of Xperia 1 / 5, 1 II / 5 II and I actually did... sometimes. That "sometimes" wasn't good enough for me (and for the price I paid for Xperia phones) so now I stick with LG V60 ThinQ which has not only delivers better photos straight out of the camera but also has better sound indeed. When I wanna take great shots without missing moment I still prefer to take my old good Cannon 5D Mark III with outstanding lens... :).
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
It's wonderful we have choices. I never could have bought the four Xperia phones you cited. All I've had is the Xperia 5 II.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] liggerz87:
https://xdaforums.com/t/can-someone-dump-the-stock-camera-apk-pretty-please.4300387/ I have this version on my phone 2md post down
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] ericzone:
installed and it works, thanks
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] liggerz87:
Glad it's worked for you it takes brilliant photos I find if you want to record find pro cam X does a better job in low light or you could use Google photos to blow up contrast and brightness to make video look better
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] chgr:
To start the Xperia 5III version of PhotoPro with the camera button, even from locked screen, you can do this:

In the standard camera app settings (not in PhotoPro), set the camera button to launch the standard camera app.

Install Macrodroid

Download and unzip the attached macro file on your phone. ("Replace_Standard_Cam_with_PhotoPro").

Import and activate the macro in Macrodroid

That's all !

So what does this macro do ?

When the standard camera app is launched (for example by pressing the camera button):

Trigger: Application launched: Camera

It closes the standard camera app:

Action 1: Kill background Process: Camera

It launches The PhotoPro app with the special activity also allowed from locked screen:

Action 2: Send Intent:

Action: android.intent.action.MAIN

Package: com.sonymobile.photopro

Class: com.sonymobile.photoproPhotoProGestureTriggerActivityOnLockScreen

Note:

Obviously this method disables the standard camera app when this macro is activated.

You can however make some extra macros for special cases where you would still want to use the standard camera app. For example, make a macro which launches the standard camera app from a shortcut on your home screen. In this case, just make sure that the shortcut macro disables the attached macro temporarily.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] Didgesteve:
Good work
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
Does the new Photo Pro 1.3.A.0.24 apk work with the Xperia 5 III? XDA has it for download.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] exizu:
It works on xperia 5 II. The latest cinemapro app too
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] PPGX5II:
Can you share link for both of those?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] exizu:
Cinema Pro 1.5.A.0.15 APK Download by Sony Mobile Communications - APKMirror

www.apkmirror.com

Sony Photography Pro 1.3.A.0.24 APK Download by Sony Mobile Communications - APKMirror

www.apkmirror.com

Videography Pro 1.0.A.0.25 (Android 11+) APK Download by Sony Mobile Communications - APKMirror

Videography Pro 1.0.A.0.25 (Android 11+) APK Download by Sony Mobile Communications - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads

www.apkmirror.com
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] PPGX5II:
Thanks a lot! I was able to update all apps directly except Photo Pro(I had 1.2.A.017 earlier) where it was giving `unknown error` so I uninstalled all updates and install this version again!
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
I had the same problem and went to App Management and cleared the cache and the PhotoPro loaded flawlessly. I should admit I reset to factory when I got the error message and couldn't return to the older PhotoPro. I tried again this morning and clearing the cache did the trick.

Edit: I would like to add that it irritates me greatly that Sony doesn't update Photopro for older Xperia models on which the newer versions work fine.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] KnockOut^9:
recently, when i've installed Photo Pro (with the apk on apkmirror), the Camera won't launch with physical button on 5 II.

Are those versions works perfectly now?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
I have Photo Pro 1.3.A.0.24 and while my Xperia 5 II has a number of physical buttons, when the phone is in sleep, a double-click on the physical power button takes me to Photo Pro in the mode last used. If it's in sleep and I press the shutter button it goes to the old basic photo program. If my 5 II is in sleep and I double press the power button it goes straight into Photo Pro at the last mode used. I had to try it out because I have a Photo Pro icon on my home screen and that's how I access Photo Pro.

I don't know if my Photo Pro 1.3.A.0.24 is working perfectly but I'm sure having fun.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] xsmogx:
Hi,

You should read the earlier post here for a workaround. This fixed it for me.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] Grizzler89:
Did anyone get the version 1.4 or 1.5 to work?

For me the app crashs when selecting 70mm or 16mm lense in auto mode. Basic mode works fine.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
On 8/16 I received an Xperia 5III. I was surprised to see that after it did all of it's updating it was running the same verson of Photo Pro as my 5II. That would be 1.3.1.A.0.21.

Edit: I downloaded 1.4.A.0.20. Seems to work fine on the 5III
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] KnockOut^9:
in fact i don't understand why SONY doesn't release new updates for those apps (like Photo Pro, Video Pro etc.), even in not-recent Xperias like Mark 1, 2. Mystery for me.

I understand (maybe) if they want to give us only 2 years of security-patches and software upgrade, but for the apps they can make an exception. I don't know, maybe i'm wrong (?)
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
I agree. When I find the APK for the update there is never any text explaining the purpose of the update. I just take it on faith that it does something worthwhile. It would be nice if Sony published the updates and the notes.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] KnockOut^9:
exactly. A changelog, for every updates (System or Apps in general) would be very welcome.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] laggy_boy:
will this work on custom roms?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] megacar@gmail.com:
Hi,

I was running these on Lineage OS 20, version from 11 March.

Now I updated to 13 April, and it stopped working. Actually camera app works, and snaps photos, but you cannot see what you are photographing. The finder screen is black all time time.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] whoami_amiu:
can someone help me install the basic CAMERA apk back to normal as I cannot use the CAMERA KEY as recently tried to upgrade the camera app by installing latest camera apk from apkmirror and now the main camera app does not work, neither does the camera hardware key

How can we install the old app as a system app without rooting?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] KnockOut^9:
yes, you can do this without root.

I'm not good in english, so i'll try to explain better i can: long press on the Photo Pro icon app. Click on Information. Now, in the Information app (tab), go on the top-right, you will see the ...

Well, there you can uninstall the new version you get from APKMirror. And you will have, again, the old version of the app, with everything works like default. I suggest then to reboot the Xperia.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
Thank you, Knockout. I wondered the same thing. Your English isn't perfect but it's better than my Spanish or Russian.

Edit: I did it but the version of Photo Pro I ended up with was 1.3.2.A.1.0 and the APK was uploaded on June 9, 2023. I don't think that's the Photo Pro the Xperia 5 III shipped with. The is no "..." in the upper right corner.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] KnockOut^9:
i don't know if this can help you: the version of my Photo Pro app (but i have the Xperia 5 II) is 1.1.2.A.0.5

The version of my Camera Basic app (in 1 II AND 5 II the Camera apps are not integrated) is 2.6.2.A.0.8.

Maybe wait for someone who have the 5 III. Only in this way you can obtain the right (default) version of your Photo Pro (i think).
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] patrickt:
I'm wondering if what you go to when you leave the downloaded APK might be the lastest version of Photography Pro for whatever Xperia you have. When I deleted the update it defaulted to the lastest 1.3.xxxxx Photography Pro. Lack of information from Sony makes life interesting.

I went out and shot some photos in bad weather with the new Photo Pro and I'm happy with it.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] Superagente86:
Hello.

I have updated the apps from Apkmirror. I keep the stock camera activated, although it is already included in the new versions of Photo Pro, for convenience and habit.

- Photography Pro v1.5.1.A.1.0 v1.3.2.A.1.0: It works. I tried v1.6.A.0.24 but it gives an error when trying to use 70mm.

- Cinema Pro v1.8.A.0.19: It works.

- Video Pro 1.3.A.0.18: In 1080P HDR it does not work at more than 30fps or with slow motion (if selected, the app is blocked/closed). The rest seems to work. There may be some other bug as I haven't tested it thoroughly.

*Translate by Google.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Themes, Apps, and Mods] PPGX5II:
Photography Pro v1.5.1.A.1.0 works for 24mm lens but if you select 70mm it keeps showing message that something went wrong and app crashes. I reverted back to older version which was working fine.