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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] SedyBenoitPeace:
I have to tell you that you're completely wrong! I'm trying a Pixel 8 Pro and I was amazed by the pictures quality (it outperforms S23U in pretty much every scenario) so I decided to try the Gcam on S23U with @JavaSabr settings and I have to tell you that now probably the S23U is competitive with it although I think that Pixel has the upper hand.

The unique scenario where s23 is better is moon pictures (of course not the fake ones that stock galaxy camera does ) and indeed thanks to the configs I managed to take an amazing picture of the moon that Pixel 8 wasn't able to take.

So hardware is definitely there, but I don't know what phone to keep hahahaha
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Have uploaded my new release v20 for all s23

Working GCAM for S23 Ultra

EDIT: I RECOMMEND FOLLOWING THIS POST TO INSTALL WORKING GCAM LMC version (remind to enable HDR++) Post in thread 'Working GCAM for S23 Ultra' https://xdaforums.com/t/working-gcam-for-s23-ultra.4550019/post-88407193 AGC 9.1 Post in thread...

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] marinho25:
does the gcam on the s23u process photos like the pixel 8? I'm interested because I like the kind of photos the Pixel takes in portrait mode.. the iPhone does something similar, while the s23u is overly sharp, it doesn't have that smoothness.Some people don't like that excessive processing, but I like it.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] NahuelMS:
i am using BSG latest version but nigthvision is not working properly. Also using AGC version, hate the interface, lense switching is the worst of all gcam. ¿Is there a way to use less frames for hdr+? It takes an hour to take a picture, is reallt slow. I tried changing de frame count in lense settings but it doesn't do anything. Thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
Use LMC
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
the relevant AGC version has the same lense switching as LMC or BSG
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] SedyBenoitPeace:
So, at the moment I own both phones, and I have the same feeling as you, that Pixel 8 (I have the PRO) is doing better than S23U in every possible condition (except for fakes moon photos), maybe S23U manages to defend himself in night mode.

I installed AGC gcam with @JavaSabr configs and I can tell that with this, we reach Pixel photo quality, and also better in some instances (moon photos with gcam don't feel fake and they're amazing!) and also you will have definitely more details compared to Samsung stock.

These are my two cents, I'm not a professional photographer, I can post some comparisons if I'll find the time.

That is something that bugs me indeed, every time I switch lenses it will reload the CAM, is it normal or did I download the wrong version? I was thinking it was normal considering that it is not something stock and still modded, anyway @JavaSabr I want to thank you for your work, it is the only thing that is making me think to keep S23Ultra instead of Pixel 8 PRO (besides some other technical reasons, but honestly P8P was a surprise to me!)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
BSG and LMC does it as well, just maybe a little bit faster but all custom gcams don't support logical lense ids which stock uses to avoid re-initializing the camera module during switching.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] SedyBenoitPeace:
Thanks, I guess I'll stick with AGC considering that you're focusing on it now!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lasha117:
Hi, i have downloaded your gcam version, i cant find solution for configs. i must create Gcam folder in main directory and inside Configs8 folder? or there is something different?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Maxazarov19:
hello) in general, you can create any random config yourself, and the folder will automatically appear in AGC 8.8 - configs (without any additions with the number 8). And that’s it - then you throw my config into this folder and you’re done. Or, through the settings, you will spoil my config, where it is located, and the AGS will automatically add it to a folder that will appear on its own. (don't forget to unpack the config in the archive!)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] NahuelMS:
The interface is Uggly, in BSG or LMC you have all lined up vertical or horizontal, here you hace to go through the buggy ui. Is there a way to change hdre+ number of frames??? It takes to long to take pictures and in the lens config when you change it, it doesn't do anything.

Thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
I don't understand what do you mean
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
You can configure it on profile level and changing it in the fly is strange practice.

But in my config I blocked using HDRe at all, don't see any reason for this mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] NahuelMS:
I tried to modify it in the profile but it doesn't do anything. Overall BSG MOD is superior i think, the problem is that nigthsight is not working ok.

So what do you use with AGC? HDRnet? You have off, hdr+ or HDRnet and HDRe lr HDR++, right? Wich one do you use???

thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Hah, night mode doesn't work, shasta doesn't work, minimal available settings... No profile system... No, thanks 😂

I mostly use my profile Natural-NS (with night mode) and Sport for dynamic shots :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lasha117:
what version has longer time for astrophotography?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BoneXDA:
Thx for the detailed instructions and the work put in for these configs, all cameras work and perform well on the S23U improving on stock quality, yet to test night tho. Any way to make photosphere work?

Edit: there's more ultrawide fisheye lens distortion correction on this gcam version compared to others - even more correction than stock camera. Where can I turn off distortion correction in the very complicated settings and get the full ultrawide view?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] eMelih:
Out of curiosity.

What is the difference between HDR+ and HDR++ on normal photo mode? Processing of HDR++ is noticably longer. Also results of HDR++ are slightly better for me. Do ZSL and NS modes work with HDR++? Does HDRE in the settings means HDR++? Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
no, because no need, in GCam 8.8 HDRe and night sight produce similar results.

You cannot resolve it on GCam level.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BoneXDA:
That's too bad but your Natural ZLS profile is a winner! For that or all profiles, can you guide me where do I increase sharpness & saturation just a bit further, like 5%? (I have the sharp profile loaded)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] oso2spot:
Which one? There are 2 files that say v20?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
I think it's just duplicated archive
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Someone know how to force GCam to record at 60FPS ? I tried different versions, including AGC9 but videos are onlym 30FPS
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
Use stock for videos and any other modes than single photo
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Since ui6 update, I have a strange bug with videos at 1x. From the beginning, I was never able to make a video without frame loss but vibration problem with 1x appeared after the update. Looks like stabilization bug. It's why I'm searching for an other solution. It's not possible to record at 60 FPS with GCam ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BoneXDA:
Any way to launch GCam from Lockscreen withOUT having to unlock the phone first? It's getting annoying. Phone can stay locked after exiting GCam, but I want to skip fingerprint unlock when I'm quickly launching it to take a snaphot.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
I agree, it's one improvement GCam needs
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sl___:
For s23U, Is it possible to use the 50MP (or 200MP) on the GCam? I can't seem to find a setting for it
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
No

No
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Klaudas:
Working GCAM for S23 Ultra

EDIT: I RECOMMEND FOLLOWING THIS POST TO INSTALL WORKING GCAM LMC version (remind to enable HDR++) Post in thread 'Working GCAM for S23 Ultra' https://xdaforums.com/t/working-gcam-for-s23-ultra.4550019/post-88407193 AGC 9.1 Post in thread...

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] oso2spot:
I noticed their also isn't any v19 so I thought maybe one of them was mislabeled.

Also, I downloaded the one that has the most downloads and it has a duplicate of every file, but one set of files is about twice the size of the other. Which set is the correct set?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Emilianko:
Yes you can.Setings-Lock screen-Edit.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
We are talking about the fact we have to unlock the phone to use it. When we use the original Samsung camera app, we don't need to unlock manually the phone. With GCam, phone ask to unlock
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Emilianko:
Mine don't ask.Have you try it?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
I use this too but I have to unlock my phone before it start. With Samsung camera, I don't need to do that. Are you using something to lock your phone ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Emilianko:
Samsung lock screen. Nothing else.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Try the 2 different apps with phone protection and you will understand the problem
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] oso2spot:
To be clear, I'm talking the actual .agc config files. There's 2 astro, 2 sharp, 2 medium, and 2 soft config files. The first set of astro, sharp, medium, and soft is 118kB, the second set of files from the same archive is 142kB. @JavaSabr or anyone else, which one of these files are correct, or are both sets used for different things?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MilgeS:
Maybe you are confusing the different model versions contained in the Zip file, S23, S23U and the different variants, if you add them in the config folder and go to use them in GCam can you see different variants?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BoneXDA:
Okay, I'm ready to dig deep for this one. There's waaay to much lens correction to the point that it achieves the opposite effect at the sides and corners: it's overcorrected. If some Gcam versions have lens correction ON, others OFF, there must be a setting for it, perhaps deep in the SW code rather than a setting or config. Any help would be appreciated, this correction is the last annoyance for this otherwise great Gcam mod but I'm stuck where do I disable it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] DiscoThunder:
For certain shots, I Like the Mazar vivid configs for my S23 Ultra. Anything similar for the Base S23? I think Mazar is only for S23 Ultra.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Menergy:
I have the latest version of LMC Gcam from JavaSabr (a few months old). Some time ago he mentioned it's reached maturity and there had been almost nothing to improve there. Now versions of AGC are mostly uploaded and since I haven't followed in detail on its most recent developments, is there a real reason for starting from scratch with the AGC at the moment? Or another version? Something that drastically improved image quality or using the lenses in a much better way?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
dev option: rectiface_support_level
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
I think he uses hdr+ instead hdr++ to compare my config with your :) because in my config hdr+ is by default
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
No no, is HDR++, all auto with the main camera. I also took care to shoot with same HDR frames

Pics are not so different, just the noise
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Interesting...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
Well, consider that those are compared are super crop of the images in low light area
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
What config file did you use? Is it the one from DPR?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Matzinger87:
Try this XML.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Diexmax:
@JavaSabr do you have Telegram group for test your xml?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
v3a XML for BSG 8.6 and 8.7 attached

Changelog

1) Modified the config of the 0.6x lens to eliminate artifacts

2) Set JPG quality to 97% (used to be auto)

3)Added Acride's AWB curves from the S22U

Known bugs and issues

1) Cannot capture JPEGs with HDR off

2) 10x lens in poor light conditions may result in a very low contrast image, use HDR++ or night sight if you run into that

3) Saturation is on the low side and needs to be tweaked up ever so slightly

4) Photosphere does not work, there is a conflict between the 1x selfie and photosphere that I cannot resolve.

For those who prefer a working Photosphere over a working 1x selfie I am attaching a Photosphere version of this XML. If you want to use the selfie with it you will have to be careful to NOT switch to the selfie cam from the 1x back cam.

Yes, this XML leaves most parameters at their default values. I have benchmarked this against LMC, stock, stock pro, and expert raw in low light on a tripod. In my estimate variabilities from the ability for the camera to focus precisely dominate any small differences in sharpness and noise that may exist between the various implementations. If you want me to look into specific images please DM me, I will provide you with a dropbox link to upload the image in question, paired with an image from LMC, stock, or expert raw shot under the exact same framing and light.

Use it... or not. This is more than good enough for my needs 😀
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] magikyr:
thanks

can you make a photosphere config too ? then we can switch ;)

i like photosphere ...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
Your wish is my command 😃

The post announcing v3 has been edited to include a photosphere version. I also backtracked on the lower EV limit for HDR and returned it to -1. The -3 setting seemed to result in too flat of a color profile. The new version is 3a.

A few caveats

1) When switching between the two the cam will sometimes crash when you attempt to take photo. Reloading the config seems to fix this. The two XMLs use different IDs for the 1x back cam and that seems to cause problems when switching

2) The selfie cam actually works, as long as you switch to it from anything but the 1x back cam.

Let me know if you run into problems.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] magikyr:
perfect thanks

switching is fast for the usage ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Hmm, it's good to create it :)

Upd:

GCam for s23/s23u/s24u and mi13u

ENG/BY/UA/PL/RU	Group is about sharing and improving GCam experience for samsung s23 series and mi13u	Check the pinned messages to find APK and configs.

t.me
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Pro raw 50Mp + LR vs GCam auto:
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Updated my config v33 for LMC.

Change log:

1. Disable AWB.

2. Update nose models.

3. Update sharp configuration for 0.6x and 1x cameras.

4. Update noise reduction configuration for 0.6x and 10x cameras.

5. Increase max shot time for hdr++ to have better result in low light.

Thanks for the guys from this thread :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
Thank you

Maybe it's a little bit "soft" on details...which settings could I try to play around a little bit?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
If you want to add more contrast, you can enable LDR button on the bottom left side of camera, if you want to add more syntactic sharp, you can go to settings - photo processing - choose camera - sharpness - and play with first set of parameters.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Stock vs gcam:
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mrxyzl:
Tbh v25 produces better shot for me
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
This is almost certainly motion blur. The XML is set to capture A LOT of frames and if the light is not excellent and/or hands not steady this can result in softness.

Below are images of a carpet in my office at 0.6x, 1x, 3x, and 10x. I see absolutely no need to tweak sharpness
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Exactly :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Icetea:
@JavaSabr

When do you think, we can get your first config file for AGC 9.1?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BoneXDA:
I think this was it! Hope it doesn't change processing cause it looks like full FOV now set to 0. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] DiscoThunder:
Can you show an example of what this looks like?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BoneXDA:
Look at the bottom left corner: with lens correction ON the leaves get stretched becoming even less detailed and also the windowsill is stretched. With OFF you resolve more detail. Still, the ultrawide has a low quality lens from Samsung compared to Xiaomi 13 Ultra, so every bit of extra detail counts. And I prefer the slightly wider field of view you also get.

BTW I set "rectiface_support_level" in Developer options to "2".
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
Yesterday I did another chanche to AGC.

I my opinion LMC is still better overall as image quality.

Basically with one mode, with HDR++ setting 28 frames, you can shot photo in every condition.

Then, if you go with manual controls you can adjust exposure time and exposition, and have the best result for low light scenario

AGC is definitely better if you value zero shutter lag (so no wait for the camera to acquire all the HDR frames), in that case the quality is much better.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
GCam AGC9 V3 from BigKaka is supposed to supporte 8K and 4K 60 FPS but don't work for me (I tested the Samsung apk). It's just me or this don't work ? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
in my AGC config for example Natural Night-NS profile uses 35 frames :D
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
Yes I tested night mode, and the results are comparable indeed with LMC.

But in bright scenario with some shadows, HDR++ is still better and more versatile than ZSL mode (which is often noisy and less detailed)

I mean, with no need to change between modes, you can take the best shot if every condition with LMC, if you don't mind holding the phone still a little longer while shooting
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
All *-NS profiles should be used with NIGHT MODE for day shots as well then you will have very good results comparing to HDR++
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
I don't agree, it's a middle result for most scenes, you can use Natural-NS in this way for all scenes and cases.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ASKnASK:
I'm using this with the latest AGC. Everything was working fine. I then installed the latest config (v20) and the rear cameras are not working in photo mode.

Do I need to adjust any other settings?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
You did something wrong... Need more information
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ASKnASK:
I didn't. Made no other changes.

Should I start fresh?

P.S. One thing that was different with the new config is that previously I saw 2 of each cameras in the list (total 8 entries, 4 worked and 4 didn't), after I selected the latest version, only 4 cameras were shown (which is the right number).

P.P.S. A full data reset fixed the issue (I started seeing 8 cameras, but 4 worked) but as soon as I selected the v20 profile, it went back to 4 cameras and it stopped working.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Using latest agc... Do you mean you're using agc 9.1 v3?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ASKnASK:
No I meant the latest compatible with these, i.e. 8.8.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
What package name? Because even if I clear data on 8.8, I only see 4 lenses, not 8. If you see 8, something is strange on your end to start with
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ASKnASK:
Just did a fresh install of com.agc.gcam88. App keeps crashing after a few seconds of launching. No custom config loaded.

If I quickly switch to the front cam, no crashes.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Did you use the aweme or Samsung package? Shouldn't crash if you use the right package for our phone
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Smatas:
Hi. Does Agc 8.8 v7 works fine after update to One UI6 from UI5.1?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] DiscoThunder:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jaylapeno:
These are absolutely amazing photos! Do you remember the AGC version and config you used? Specifically for the bird picture.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
It's LMC with HDRnet option enabled

The bee is an old version, the bird is based on the newest version v13 by javasbr
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jaylapeno:
Thank you so much. All the post I can find from JavaSabr is for AGC 8.8, do you have a link to LMC?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
First post of this thread
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Jaylapeno:
I cannot believe I missed that! Thank you so much for your help!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ASKnASK:
Which is the right package for S23u?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Aweme or Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ASKnASK:
Thanks. This resolved all my issues. Curious though, why do package names matter so much?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Because Samsung only gives full access to the lenses to its own packages
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] sl___:
Hi guys, I'm using Java's config and have been enjoying how the pictures come out. However, one thing I noticed is that more frequently, the pictures are slightly out of focus / blurred. Any advice for this aspect? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Any samples?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Matusr1:
1. Does anyone have some version with sphere mode work?

2. Also i try lmc and agc with port from first post, but all ultra low light photos with night mode or even night sky (do not why it only use 14 sec exposure max, different phone use normal max 4-5 min exposure) are very dark and not usale. With stock camera, they are bright enough, but very low quality, any advice here?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] oso2spot:
hm... I'm not sure because it seems the names are exactly the same? for each config file
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] karthikb89:
Can the v7 config be used for v8?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
No, it's why I'm in progress with v22 for AGC 8.8v8
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] BoneXDA:
During night you'll need to give zoom cams 1-2 seconds to finish focus and hold the phone VERY steady. But your soft images might just be the result of 10% upscaling which is unnecessary. Go to Settings ->Lens Settings -> Wide (1.0x) -> find Upscale Images an change 1.1x to 1.0x then repeat for all cams.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gcamiscool:
I just wanted to say that your work is outstanding. When I take pictures (especially with the 1X), I just want to keep them as they are; I don't even want to edit them!

An still, I have an older config, I came here to try your most recent ones (and congratulating you!).