yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] snoopy29:
No, it appears with v8.9 no gplay isn't required anymore, just download from google play using aurora or the apk directly from apkmirror. I had to install google photos for the previews (to be honest the way it previews the videos inline is great). I then right clicked on both apps and set the permission to block internet.

The XMLs are for the modded gcams. For P7 I think the whole gcam mod is pointless, they're always bugged in some way.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Quoddity:
If possible, can you tell me which version of google camera i should choose from apkmirror? It lists 4 variants, but as far as can tell these variant id numbers which are associated with the d/l apks do not correspond to anything on my phone.

Thx
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] tweetyfiestuky:
Is possible to get a longer duration of the motion photo/live photo in any gcam???
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] snoopy29:
Google distributes modular app packages as apkm files. Use SAI from F-droid to install.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Quoddity:
Is i

I just installed LOS20-20230630-nightly-panther and tried both APKMs for v8.9 off apkmirror. I also installed Google photos off aurora. The camera cannot open using either v8.9 instances (31, 33).

I tried installing using both apkmirror and SAI.

Are you using an earlier LOS or (because i'm completely new to a modern ROM), is there any additional software needed to make certain google apps to run?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] snoopy29:
My fault, I forgot you need to install 'GCAM_Services_Provider' on F-Droid. It fakes the Google Play API. My original comment about it not requiring gplay was incorrect.

There is also Pixel Camera Services which comes with LOS20. I have it disabled. It exports features like night-sight not available in Camera2 API to 3rd party apps.

The file I installed was com.google.android.GoogleCamera_8.9.097.540104718.33-66480026_18feat_c77770132dbe3cff41fd1418e8179b3f_apkmirror.com

Be sure to right click on gcam and gphotos and block internet, they both have tracking libs and report home.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Quoddity:
I believe the google camera version you provided is the most up-to-date one. Regardless, it seems to be working fine now that i installed the google play spoofer for the camera.

👍
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wuziq:
far less sharpening / smudging / instagramming / failed art restoration.

i think stock camera is catering to social media because for thumbnails and low resolutions the results *usually* look ok.

but if you zoom in at all then you're in for a surprise.

i went on a trip recently and flipped back and forth between stock and the bsg i mentioned above. some comparisons:

(click to zoom and then left/right arrow to cycle through)

stock:

bsg:

stock:

bsg:

stock:

bsg:

stock:

bsg:
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wuziq:
a couple more: (click to zoom and then left/right arrow to cycle through)

stock:

bsg:

stock:

bsg:
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] knosso:
Thanks for the pictures, the entire reason why I started to look into modded gcam versions is because I saw precisely those same defects that you are showing here (oversharpening, local overcontrast, although saturation and white balance seem overall ok despite being sooo different from the Raw file). However when trying to use BSG on my pixel 7 I saw overall more noise, higher shutter speed, higher iso, and not necessarily less oversharpening.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wuziq:
which settings and .so file did you use? i noticed that with the skyking settings and .so, i saw about the same amount of oversharpening as stock. with the NoctureBSGforPixel settings and arcide .so, it's drastically different.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wuziq:
is this root-only? doesn't seem to be possible to change this anywhere.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
No, it can be enable in system->gestures->quickly open camera
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wuziq:
that doesn't let you pick which camera app to use, though. hm maybe i can pick a bsg that uses the same package name as stock?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
When you first run the gesture, it will allow you to choose which camera app to run
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wuziq:
yeah i'm not getting that. do i need to reset the gesture somehow? i tried just toggling it off, backing out, then toggling it back on.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
Clear default preference

Maybe fix that
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] knosso:
Indeed I was using the Skyking as the Nocture was crashing a lot. I now tried with the updated Nocture v4 and it is still crashing however every now and then it stops crashing and I managed to confirm that pictures have indeed less oversharpening and are a bit more balanced (didn't manage to make a reliable video comparison). After a day the Nocture config went to have a black screen with no ability to take pictures rather than crashing.

Do you have any suggestions on how to make it more stable?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wuziq:
i didn't change any of the modded gcam settings, just the normal settings like social share, framing hints, etc.

i think the version probably matters, though. i just went to the "stable versions" at the top of the gcam hub site, which led me to 8.7.250_A11_V11 here: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-bsg/f/dl129/ (i chose the ENG one, if that matters)

then from that same page i selected "Configs for BSG's 8.7", selected "Google Pixel 7 / 7 Pro", and downloaded NoctureBSGforPixelV1.xml and lib8.7_Arcide_2023-02-12.so.

i installed the app, then loaded the .so and the .xml per usual, then changed normal settings i cared about, and left all the modded gcam settings alone.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wuziq:
yeah that's not an option for me, there's no "Clear default preferences" for the stock camera app. disabling "Open supported links" does nothing, either. it's ok, thanks anyway.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] topcaser:
Hi, where can I download libs for 8.9?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Mr.FREE_Bird:
@gcamlibs on Telegram is the only place I know of where you can find GCam libs.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] manhong2112:
I am also not able to set the camera gesture to open the modded camera, and the stock camera doesn't have any default, even disabling the stock camera doesn't work.

EDIT:

Even factory resetting the phone doesn't work. Although I finally managed to change it by runtime resource overlay (with some hack with AOSPmods due to the signature problem)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] albo.ma:
Are there any mods for gcam that allows me to use pro/manual mode?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] michellefreedlinghouse:
Is there a mod that allows me to modify the astrophotography timelapse time? It's set to 4:02 by default, producing a 1ish second time lapse.

I'd like to be able to set it to 40/50 minutes and walk away instead of having to click the shutter every 4 minutes.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] michellefreedlinghouse:
Anyone?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] shadowzwero:
Anybody know of a good setup for Android 14? Gcam 8.7 keeps crashing now.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] 2WildFirE:
MWP version 8.7 works fine on A14
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Mr.FREE_Bird:
Hello,

I've spent some time creating a config for the Pixel 7 series and shared multiple versions of it in the Pixel 7 series GCam groups on Telegram. The config has gotten to the point where I consider it to be finished. I figured that some of you who follow this thread, don't know about the groups I mentioned or aren't active on Telegram might be interested in it as well.

The config can be used with the Pixel 7, 7 Pro and 7a.

So here it is:

Description:

This config file provides clean and detailed results which look more detailed, way less over sharpened and rough compared to stock.

APK: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-BigKaka/f/dl32/

Notes:

Download the zip, extract it and place the ".agc" file on your Pixel.

After installing the APK open it and go into "More settings" -> "Custom file" -> "Import" and select and import the config you saved from here. Now go back to the viewfinder, swipe down to open the drop down menu, tap on "Load Configs" and select and load the config.

Bugs and known issues:

• Video recording only works when you enter the video mode, enter another mode and then enter video mode again.

• All zoom levels between 2x and 5x will cause image processing to get stuck.

Enjoy! 👍🏽

Credits to nrG414, lekrsu, SkyyKing007 for their tips and work which I took inspiration from.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Lorenz1969:
Hi sorry for my english but on pixel 7 pro in this version lut profile is imposible to load
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Shayan69:
Can you share link of GCAM group in telegram?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Mr.FREE_Bird:
What do you mean with "this version"? What's the name and version of the mod you're talking about?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Mr.FREE_Bird:
Open Telegram, use its nice search feature and search for "Google Pixel 7/Pro - Google Camera".
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hammo650:
I have tried a few different GCam versions and find this BSG version to be the best for Pixel 7: MGC_8.7.250_A11_V9_ENG.apk with this XML config: NoctureBSGforPixelV1.xml no need for .so file.

Link to files:

BSG: MGC_8.7.250_A11_V9

Download MGC_8.7.250_A11_V9 by BSG.

www.celsoazevedo.com

Once you load XML file restart phone, in settings the only change i make is changing resolution setting to MAXIMUM resolution.

I find this version gives much better results than stock camera, sharper images, better HDR etc, try it out, you won't be disappointed.

You won't really notice the difference much until you pixel peep, then you will see the pics are much better than stock in my opinion.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] zbwoy:
Can it output RAW?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hammo650:
Haven't tested shooting in RAW, i only shoot Jpeg,. There is a RAW and Jpeg control option in settings.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wilberfan:
It's been a long time: Remind us how to load the .xml file? Doe GCam9 have a new method? I don't see a dark area around the shutter button, for example. 🤔

[edit] Nevermind! Found it. 👍
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] supernova18:
Here Pixel 7a user.

I've installed MGC_8.9.097_A11_V25_ENG.apk (com.google.android.GoogleCameraEng), not sure the difference with the one ending with _MGC.apk?

My main use is to be able to change the video bitrate! I can now change it in developer settings (camcoder.bitrate to 9500 kbps) and videos are so lighter now. I don't know why nobody is blaming at Google for that. A short video 10s takes 38MB with the stock camera. With Gcam and bitrate updates I can reduce it to 4MB and looks very decent. Thanks BSG!

However I cannot find where to reduce bitrate for videos taken from the photo mode (by holding down the shutter). Is it a different setting key?

PD: Also found out that I cannot open the camera with doble tap the power button as it used to handle the stock camera? Has anyone could map it?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] knosso:
Hi @supernova18, have you tried asking in the Telegram group Pixel7GcamMods?

All of the pinned messages provide versions and tips. Admittedly not about this topic but maybe some of the modders have a clue regarding what to do.

I'm curious, if possible, can you please share a link to a video taken with stock and with modded Gcam? With many Gcams the photos are massively improved but the videos ofter look choppy, bad, laggy. I havent found a gcam so far with video that looks better than stock (stock is good but still a bit noisy and artifacty). 9500 kbps I'm guessing you are also using 1080p resolution.

For what concerns the name of the files there are usually several available because most people don't have just one Gcam. There may be a bes Gcam for portraits, the best 8.8, the best 8.4 with the old processing, the best 9.1 with manual lens selection, 9.2 without manual lens but with better picture quality..... etc... and all of them cannot have the same name.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] watarasemari:
Can you share a tutorial on how to change the default camera for this gesture? I'll appreciate it! :)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] manhong2112:
After some searching I figured out there is an overlay package called SystemUIGX which modified the default camera. You can just disable the overlay using adb and the command.

cmd overlay disable com.google.android.systemui.gxoverlay

It will also disable some other flags that do some random thing so use it with awareness.

EDIT: btw you will need root to do that.
[Touch HD General] Co0kieMonster:
Hi,

I’m having trouble with HTC Album. It refuses to run video files (but has no problems showing images). Everything worked perfectly a couple of days ago. Today: when I tap on a video clip in the album nothing happens. If I run an .mp4 file form Explorer I just get a black screen.

Every other video player on my device works (Core Player, WMP, YouTube).

Anyone know what’s going on?
[Touch HD General] lommer:
reset your device and try again.
[Touch HD General] Co0kieMonster:
I forgot to mention: a soft reset is the first thing I tried – no luck.

I’m pretty sure a hard reset will fix it, but I’m still wondering what the root cause of the problem is, or at least if anyone had a similar issue.
[Magisk] whitedavidp:
I have an LG V40 that had been rooted for a long time with an early Magisk - cannot quite recall the version right now. But yesterday I managed to update both Magisk and Manager to v 25.2 as I was looking for a way to hide root from the Play Store app as the damn thing seems to block even visibility (no less install) of some apps on this phone - I am sure because it is rooted as I can see/install the same apps on non-rooted devices.

The V40 has also had EdXposed and a number of its modules installed for a long time. It is on v 0.4.6.1 with Manager app v 4.5.7 and has all been working well enough.

After making it to Magisk 25.2, I enabled Zygisk because that was needed to set up a deny list onto which I hoped to put Play Store app and, maybe, Play Services in my effort to hide root. It seems that in doing this EdXposed got disabled and things got strange on the device until I was somehow able to get things back to before I enabled Zygisk. So now I have Magisk 25.2 - no Zygisk - with EdXposed 0.4.6.1 and all seems stable again.

But in my reading I get the distinct impression that I should be moving to Zygisk and that in doing so I will be breaking EdXposed so will need to transition to Lsposed. And this is where I have no real idea how to proceed. First off, I have no idea if the Xposed modules I am using ( Gravity Box [P] v 9.1.3, Untoaster Xposed v 1.2.8, XDowngrader v 1.1, Xposed Edge v 5.5.6, and Secure Settings v 1.3.6u2) will even work with Lsposed. Also, I have no idea of the steps I need to take - and the order in which to take them - to make the transition.

After yesterday's roller-coaster, I thought it best to ask for pointers before I try to move on - and quite possibly shoot myself in the foot again.

So your suggestions/tips/pointers are appreciated. I need some detail as this is clearly an area in which I am far from expert. Thanks!
[Magisk] toolhas4degrees:
Flash safety net fix latest zygisk version. Uninstall ed Xposed use lsposed zygisk magisk module. Set you deny list then turn force deny list toggle off and flash shamiko module. If you need more hiding for certain games use dev opts hide Xposed module and hide my applist xposed module

GitHub - kdrag0n/safetynet-fix: Google SafetyNet attestation workarounds for Magisk

Google SafetyNet attestation workarounds for Magisk - kdrag0n/safetynet-fix

github.com

GitHub - LSPosed/LSPosed.github.io

Contribute to LSPosed/LSPosed.github.io development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

DevOptsHide (Hide Dev Options) - Apps on Google Play

Bypasses check of the apps which requires developer options disabled

play.google.com
[Magisk] whitedavidp:
Thanks. Before uninstalling EdXposed, must I disable or otherwise do anything with the Xposed modules I have installed? If just left there, will Lsposed "see" those modules? Or will I have to get them downloaded and installed again? It appears that the Xposed repo I have always used up until now is gone. And I am not clear yet if modules that worked well in EdXposed will do so in Lsposed.

Also, at what point should I engage Zygisk? Right now it is NOT enabled?

Thanks alot for all the help.
[Magisk] whitedavidp:
Well, I believe I managed to get through all of the changes, replaced Riru/EdXposed with Zygisk/Lsposed. I had to reconfigure Xposed modules but it seemed like my Xposed modules were pretty much working as expected under Lsposed as they did under Xposed. One exception was the Quick Tiles in Xposed Edge. The tiles are there, they work in that they toggle the states of things (BT, Mobile Data, etc) and show a toast message indicating the state change. But the tiles simply would not change their UI state as they did under EdXposed. Hmmmm.

Despite all of this and more - following directions found in several places - I still cannot seem to hide that the phone is rooted from Play Store. It simply will not show some apps as the result of my searches. Grrr!

So having taken a TWRP backup of the new situation for future consideration, I have gone back to a TWRP backup taken just before starting this entire trip. I am now back to Riru/EdXposed and all that was working before is working once again.

Cheers
[Magisk] Baberson:
THANKS, THAT IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR.
[Google Pixel 6a] Papipoulpe:
Hi to all my fellow Pixel 6a users. As you know, Google thing is to develop awesome tools and then to only allow a handful of people to use them. But I don't like that, so here's a way to enable Motion Mode, i.e. Action Pan and Long Exposure, and also Audio Zoom on your Pixel 6a. It's pretty simple but I couldn't find any guides online.

Requirements :

- Magisk

- the MagiskHide Props Config module

- a terminal emulator app, Termux is great

Steps :

- Flash the module in Magisk Manager and reboot

- Open your terminal, type "su" and then "props"

- First, change device fingerprint to Pixel 6 : type successively "1", "f", "7", "28" and finally "y". Reboot.

- Once your device restarted, go back to your terminal, type "su" and then "props". Type "3" to go to Device Simulation, and then "2,3,5,10". Nothing else, else your phone may bootloop !

- Reboot and enjoy !

You may need to delete Gcam data.

I did this on my Pixel one week ago and everything still work for me (wide angle, slow motion, safety net...). You still may need to disable everything before updating your phone.

Edit :

As pointed out by sebasgc, the custom Gcam by BigKaka enables Motion Mode on all devices (tried with AGC 8.4.300.18_V_9.3).
[Google Pixel 6a] piplok:
It doesn't work for me. I do not see motion mode in the application after applying the modification. Are you using the latest official camera app for this?
[Google Pixel 6a] Papipoulpe:
That's strange, it works with the lastest stable of the play store on my pixel.

Is "Device simulation" enabled in MagiskHide Props Config ?

Did you try rebooting and erasing Gcam data ?
[Google Pixel 6a] piplok:
Yes, I tried rebooting and wipe gcam app data. It's my settings in module

Spoiler content hidden.
[Google Pixel 6a] CobreDev:
Followed your guide, and got it working really easily! Thanks a lot!
[Google Pixel 6a] piplok:
I tried this guide again and it started work for me. Idk where I made mistake before. Thank you!
[Google Pixel 6a] charly30:
@Papipoulpe Hi, thank you for the work but is not working for me, I made a video.

I'm on build TP1A.221105.002, MVK Kernel, Magisk 25.2, MargiskHide Props Config v6.1.2-v137

EDIT: With stock kernel now working
[Google Pixel 6a] piplok:
It is possible that it is the MVK kernel that is causing the tutorial to not work. The first time (with MVK kernel) it didn't work for me, I made a second attempt already with stock kernel and the tutorial started working. However, this is only my theory. Someone would have to confirm if it works for them on the MVK kernel
[Google Pixel 6a] nahsha:
Nice, worked for me on the latest beta! Thx
[Google Pixel 6a] SCrid2000:
Will this prevent you from taking OTA updates, or will there be other negative side effects from having a Pixel 6 fingerprint on your 6a?
[Google Pixel 6a] Madseb:
Wont work for me, im on latest december update
[Google Pixel 6a] charly30:
for me works
[Google Pixel 6a] Madseb:
After last step where you have to put the "2,3,5,10"... I got a new window where you have to select 1 for enable, 2 dissable, 3 exit i select enable and the reboot im doing thia correctly?
[Google Pixel 6a] Madseb:
What option do i have to choose after this i put enable and wont work

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[Google Pixel 6a] koax88:
Yep, not working for me also on Dec update. Could anyone who got it working share this screen shot?View attachment 5789759
[Google Pixel 6a] koax88:
i finally got it working. all i did was add an extra step. but before redoing all those steps, i did reset the props and gcam data once.

before this step, on the terminal, need to enable the emulation first, which is "s" and enter. and after this just follow the step on the terminal and reboot. open camera apps, and there is motion mode. yay
[Google Pixel 6a] Madseb:
Now is working, thanks mate!
[Google Pixel 6a] koax88:
sadly, i found a bug, potrait mode, at 1x is not working. 2x and front face is working. and i did noticed the processing took a bit longger than usual.

edited : well,potrait mode is still working at 1.1x , not much different, i can live with it. :D
[Google Pixel 6a] juv3nal:
Hi,

Can you please share a screenshot of the stock Gcam app where this option (Motion Mode) appears?

Is it the same things as "Cinematic Pan" ??

UPDATE: I got it working now, it is a different option that appears below the shutter button! Thanks for sharing!! 👍👍
[Google Pixel 6a] sebasgc:
You can install BigKaka's gcam too, i got it working on that way.
[Google Pixel 6a] Papipoulpe:
You're right, thank you for the tip ! I'll add that to the op
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Which version did you download? I installed latest com.agc.cam, however when I take an action pan or long exposure shot, I just get stuck at the "processing hdr+" notification.
[Google Pixel 6a] charly30:
same issue for me
[Google Pixel 6a] kushalbn16:
Which version did you use ?? Any configuration

Mine is stuck at processing
[Google Pixel 6a] nicknacknuke:
same here.. stuck at processing
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
Are you all using a custom ROM? I am.
[Google Pixel 6a] nicknacknuke:
No.. just stock ROM.

I was just trying the BigKaka's gcam one tho'..
[Google Pixel 6a] charly30:
not working for me on stock rom febraury, is stuck at processing...
[Google Pixel 6a] b00ster23:
FYI... @Nick I'm running LOS 20.0 on my Pixel6a and use Gcam_8.4.300_beta6_MWP with GCAM Libraries app-basic-release and outside of a couple of initial crashes, seems to be now running smooth. I can post links if you'd like, or you can search for the pixel ports too. Good luck everyone
[Google Pixel 6a] TheAstriX:
Hi, anyone having problem with portrait mode?

When I take a picture and go in to look at the picture it just disappears
[Google Pixel 6a] naeem86:
Hi..any updates on this? I've tried BigKaka and BSG gcam but I don't see the motion setting anywhere? How do you get it? I tried changing it to pixel 6 to 7 pro in the camera settings but still it doesn't appear. Can anybody help me please?
[Google Pixel 6a] Wabajak13:
I can't find aaaanything of substance out there. Just a lot of dead ends but surely someone has to have this working and can show how
[Google Pixel 6a] IndiaLover123:
So, what you need to do to JUST GET THE TAB is to enable camera.lasagna in the developer settings on BigKaka's Gcam (you will have to scroll and find it yourself since the search bar isn't working). But yeah, you just get the tab :/ Can't take any photos unfortunately. There's probably something else you have to enable to get it working.
[Google Pixel 6a] Kotronas:
How can I disable the mod to update my phone?
[Google Pixel 6a] nicknacknuke:
Yea I've never used props config module before..

got it installed successfully tho in magisk. Haven't made any changes yet thru termux.

But.. is it as easy as just removing / uninstalling the modules to get the config.prop as before, If i decided to revert it all back ?

I'm in a country where there's no pixel official support whatsoever..

It'll be a shame to have this less than a year old phone bricked.. lol