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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dexter_prog:
First of all, thanks for this. It really seems to save the horrible cameras and software of my s23+ (which I've just gotten and I'm still debating if I should return).

I have a simple question. Is there any way to disable the record while holding the shutter button function in camera mode? Went through the settings and couldn't see it?

Also, is there a way to see all the pro settings in pro mode in a similar way to that of Samsung's camera app?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
Question. In AGC when I enable HDR+, setting for changing number of frames seems to be ignored. Even I set number in the lens setting to something like 2-3, app is taking many more. Am I missing something? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GunGrave87:
Hello there. The corresponding S23 vanilla thread is mostly zombie at this point so I thought I would ask here.

I have the base S23 model and using LMC 8.4 with some degree of success (night photos are unusably dark, some features not working).

I have tried AGC 8.8.224_V3.0FIX_samsung.apk.

Loaded javasbr_agc8v4_s23_v7_medium.agc

The UI shows only 1x and 2x levels and no picture is saved. Can anyone help me with what I am doing wrong ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
His config is for agc V4 as is written in his config name... You're using v3...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GunGrave87:
Installed AGC8.8.224_V4.0_samsung.apk.

Loaded same config..

No change
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Show a screenshot, show a video of how you loaded config, something to help us help you...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MattGTheJeweler:
Truthfully if you've got an opportunity to return it, take it and run. Java's v4 settings on AGC try to save the device for me, but the base phone is still absolute dogsh1t when I take pictures of my baby, who is of course always moving, and GCam versions haven't helped for me to still want to own it long-term.

Honestly run away from the device. I have a 23U and am trying to do the same and go to the Pixel 7 Pro.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
I think you have to change shooting mode, button top right
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GunGrave87:
Attached a recording.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
I have tried Natural-ZSL, and HDR-NS. But no matter the number of frames set to any of the settings for HDR+ frames, it seems to have no effect. In LMC, it was quite clear - a low number of frames - high noise, but it was quite quick. Increased number of frames - lower noise but in cost of time to take a picture.

Here, no matter what I set, I cannot see any changes
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
You tried modes that don't use HDR++

Anyway, I recommend using the LMC version. In my opinion is better, and you have more straightforward control on the HDR++ frames
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
Yeah, I think the same. I just wanted to give it a try.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GunGrave87:
Appologies, I did not know you had to actually click the only available config to load it. It works now, starting to play with it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] RedSkyRoad:
Which app and config do you use to take fast pics? I just take blurry pics of my pets... I'd like some advice please...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
I think I cannot help here. My pet is lazy cat, so for him even enchanced hdr+ with 20 frames is ok. Most of the shot that I take are quiet static ones.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
For fast subject pic use ZSL mode in AGC or enable hdrNet in LMC (like my pics)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GunGrave87:
What ZSL mode ? There are 8 in AGC.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dayuser:
ZSL = Zero Shutter Lag
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GunGrave87:
Yes. And in agc 8.4 I can see natural-zsl and vibrant-zsl.

For me, both turn out more shaky images than without.

Has anyone seen any benefit with AGC at night? For me, they are much softer than stock.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] docwood2011:
Thanks, I got this loaded well on my fold. Only issue is I can't for the life of me figure out how to switch the front facing camera. What am I missing ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Do you use AGC8.8v5.1 config on AGC8.4?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GunGrave87:
No sir.

AGC8.8.224_V4.0_samsung.apk.

On further testing I have noticed that the pics are less sharp and detailed, sometime even lack focus when lighting conditions that of indoors or outside but near evening.

I tried with both natural and vibrant ZSL, with HDR.net or without and with HDR+ Enhanced or without.

It seems to me that stock seems better still.

I will come back with some pics.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
Strange, I use rather LMC than AGC, but I did not have even a single instance when the stock was better than GCam. In very rare situations ExpertRAW 50 Mpix was better, but not stock. Maybe there is some issue with AGC?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GunGrave87:
Could be a configuration issue on my end.

I also have LMC 8.4 and the pics are good with the main and zoom cameras but u-wide lack distortion correction and night mode is completely broken. Focus is also slower and weaker than with stock.

Again, I have the S23 vanilla model, if this is relevant.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
Ohhh, it is. I recall, that with S23 vanilla API is somehow more limited, at least I remember that JavaSabre was saying, that some things are not possible there. I have S23 Ultra, and if not GCAM probably I would return it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] crylentino:
I have a question: have R17 LMC for S23 Ultra (and thank you for the software btw) -- in app, when I click any of the icons, the whole screen refreshes and quickly goes black and then the selection.

Goes for zoom as well.

Is it supposed to be like that?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Blazeer:
Okay, I'm om base S23 using LMC 8.4 R17 v13 config. Is it just me or is the skin smoothing at level 1000+++ when the light starts to drop a bit? Never seen anything like it before! Cant find any setting for it but faces start to look like blurry messes without any kind of detail at all.

Is it supposed to be like this? Had same results for other versions of GCAM as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
I have the Pixel 7 Pro along the S23U and I can confirm you that switching to a Pixel 7 Pro won't "fix" your issues. Also, you would be doing MASSIVE downgrading from S23U in many aspects.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] SpaceFolding:
Registered to say thank you. New S23 Ultra owner here coming from Pixel 4 XL. Was pretty shocked at how terrible Samsung's processing was in regular and pro modes. You, and all involved developers, saved the phone purchase for me.

I've tested a few combinations and I'm most satisfied with AGC8.8.224 V5.1 with your AGC8v4_v8 config. Sharp and vibrant, but without any overly aggressive noise reduction to turn everything into oily painting. I don't mind light-moderate noise grain.

A few issues though.

-How do we use 50MP/200MP modes? I'm curious how it fares with this image processing.

-Tap to focus and horizon line only work in NS profiles and nothing else.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
It's not good to use my config for AGC8.8v4 with AGC 8.8v5.1
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
50/200 Mpix resolution is not available outside the Samsung apps ecosystem. Samsung simply is not exposing any way to access it via API.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Have uploaded my v9 config for regular s23 and v11 for ultra:

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] SpaceFolding:
0.6x:1x:3x10x10x + 2x digital
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] SpaceFolding:
Before you released v11 above, I did roll back the AGC version to match your config version. Tap to focus and horizon line started working. But trying out 8.8v5.1 with your v11 config, those features were broken again. Is AGC 8.8v5.1 just broken and not related to your config?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
it's broken in the AGC version, my config doesn't effect to this :(
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] 你不办人事儿:
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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] V0latyle:
@你不办人事儿 Please use English on XDA as required by the Forum Rules:

As a courtesy, I have translated your post.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bala_gamer:
Is there anyway where we can force the gcam to use shutter speed of 1/100 , this would be very helpful in capturing moving objects like kids or pets. Literally tried everything with stock camera and many options with gcam, nothing works sadly
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
Enable the exposure/iso slider in the viewfinder settings, there you have
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bala_gamer:
Have enabled it but it's not working with hdr+ mode or hdr net ,needs hdr+ enhanced for it work . With the last shared agc gcam and javasaber config I couldn't find the option to toggle hdr enhanced
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
this slider works with HDRe and Night Sight modes :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Cetinakpan:
Anyone know how iphone can capture with such a shutter speed?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
Literally, almost every modern Android phone can do the same under good light conditions.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Cetinakpan:
Anyone know how iphone can capture with such shutter speed?

:o Hooowww??? Moving objects shouldn't be an issue with that shutter speed. And also how can smartphones take photos with 1/27000? I took the same picture and this is the result. I've never seen faster than 1/1000 on my S23 Ultra. the same
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
Again, it depends on the light available.

In sunlight, you'll get such shutter speeds.

Also, moving objects, it's mainly an issue with frame stacking and processing, not only the shutter speed. Anything less than IDEAL light will result in blurry objects that are moving.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Blazeer:
Anyone know settings to get rid of the extreme noice reduction that kicks in as soon as the lightning gets a tad less than ideal?

Tried most versions in this thread and the only one not having this problem is LMC 8.4 R16 with V6 config. The rest looks great in good to ok lightning then something happens, noice reduction goes crazy obliterating all fine details in the photos. Didn't have this problem on older versions of GCAM back on my old S10.

I'll attach two examples that exhibit the issue. Both are point and shot, not changing anything. AGC 8.8 consistently using higher iso but that's not the entire explanation, even when matching exposure, iso etc the noice and detail look terrible in all GCAMs except 8.4/R16...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Looking at your exif you're using regular s23 which already will have issues with 1x as it doesn't support many APIs for 3rd party tools like gcam. Java still builds his configs for s23u first, then it's ported to s23 but it doesn't get nearly as much testing (and none from Java himself)... If that old V6 worked well, might want to stick to it.

There are many many settings to control denoise... In main settings luma a and b, in sabre settings, saber better color, subtle denoising settings, to name a few. Tuning to have a good noise to details balance is one of the longest things to do and if you don't own the device yourself, it's almost impossible to properly fine tune imo.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
Been on hiatus for a few months. Started messing with the new AGC because I really don't like the LMC interface nor the sluggish shutter response, only to find out that @JavaSabr is many versions into it 😀

Struggling with two issues in the latest AGC

1) Level indicator - can't seem to get it to show up

2) Setting to limit the zoom on any particular lens to about 4x. This forces me to always use the best optic for the range I am shooting in. Was possible to do in previous version of AGC.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] QBANIN:
Hi. As soon as I apply config v11 in agc 8.8 v5.1 gcam crashes. Same is happening with older gcams and related config versions. What am I doing wrong? S23U owner...

Gcam works fine without applying any configs.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] illetyus:
Been using S23U for alomost 6 months now but i still haven't used a good GCAM yet!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bodomfan:
AGC 8.8 with STP xml
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
What is STP xml? This thread is getting too long to stay on top of all the variants.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
What is the problem that you are experiencing with the app? I have the opposite experience. Since I have this phone, I only check the primary camera app and expertRaw from Samsung after some updates, just to get back fast to GCAM. I use Samsung apps only for video.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] RedSkyRoad:
Focus tracking is not working on latest release (S23U). The circle just disappears when you move the phone after selecting a target
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Do you have installed the last Samsung update?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] QBANIN:
Nope, just April update, but disabling Top Shot solved my problem. No more crashes.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] bodomfan:
It's not in here ,it's on telegram
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
It actually hasn't worked in a long time. Even when the circle follows the subject, it didn't actually focus where the circle was. It kept focusing on central point of viewfinder. You can easily test by having a foreground object in the corner of your viewfinder. With focus tracking disabled, you tap and it focuses there. With focus tracking enabled, you tap, the circle starts following it, but focus never goes to the foreground object. Been behaving like this since last April if I remember correctly.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] illetyus:
I guess i still haven't got a proper GCAM + XML...

Can you recommend me one?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] RedSkyRoad:
8.8v4 worked perfectly for me. Since v5 it's broken for me
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
Well, I am a big fan of JavaSabre's work. It produces natural yet more detailed pictures than Samsung apps. You can try two flavors of it.

AGC:

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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or LMC (which I prefer)

https://xdaforums.com/t/working-gcam-for-s23-ultra.4550019/post-88407193

In both posts, you will find links to the apps in the correct versions, and you can download configs. On top of that configs are in soft, medium, and sharp versions (as far as I know only sharpening is affected, nothing else) so you can choose the one that you like most.

Also, read the whole post, because UI and available profiles/settings are a bit different between these two.

Happy CAM using! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
With which xml precisely? I have tried many and none worked.. If there is one where it worked I'm going to look into it to see how it made it work
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Smatas:
I had some trouble with AGC install. But now I am happy with it. You can find my post: Post in thread 'Working GCAM for S23 Ultra' https://xdaforums.com/t/working-gcam-for-s23-ultra.4550019/post-88801873
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Thanks but I'm fine with agc, just talking specifically about his focus tracking
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Lotus1922:
Will this work on S23+? Or is there a port for the S23+?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Emiliano7774:
Hi guys, i'm been altrough the post lately, and i don't understand where's the option "hdr++", how activate it? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
If you talk about my config for AGC so I have disabled it because no any sense to use it. When you need to have extra dynamic range, you can use night sight for day shots
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Emiliano7774:
Ok! Thanks!.

Another question. And the last.

When a took a selfie, the image is a very beauty, is inherent or it as an option?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] RedSkyRoad:
Quick question: if I root my s23 Ultra, would I still be able to use all camera functions?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] RedSkyRoad:
I've realised now that it works on the NS profiles but not the day ones
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
I still don't think it works. Look at this screen recording. It focuses on my finger when it's in the center.. Because that's what gcam does by default. But if I move my finger to the side, it goes back to focusing in the middle even though the focus circle is still following my finger.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] RedSkyRoad:
I've realised now that it works on the NS profiles but not the day ones

I hope the devs see this
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
which devs? gcam mod devs? they cannot change it, it's a question to the samsung system cam api
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Stock vs GCam
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] RedSkyRoad:
The ones who can fix it. If I knew what the problem was I would've been more specific.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
nobody can fix it :D
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] RedSkyRoad:
What an attitude lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
It is not an attitude. It is true. Samsung is just not allowing for some actions through the API for third-party apps. This is one of them. So it is not something that anyone can fix. Same as the full resolution of the sensor and some video-related features. It is what it is.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Matzinger87:
Yeah, I don't use portrait on GCam. That's why I disabled it. Simply go to "Developer Settings" and search for "Portrait_availability" --> check the box and it will be there again. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ThrowFarAway39:
Has anyone managed to get Photosphere mode working?

Everything else works but that crashes
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
Where is the setting for the noise model?

I did a comparison, and the XML v25 from @JavaSabr seems to be much better for the noise (but it's still a little bit dark)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
I will update my noise model as well after additional testing his config :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
Actually it's the second time just in this thread. I made similar statements earlier in the thread. Virtually every portrait photographer who knows what they are doing softens their images. So do the best landscape photographers.I hated the pixel 6 for this very reason - it grossly over sharpened images.

Since you post a link to your photo gallery I browsed it earlier and understand your preoccupation with sharpness. You add it liberally to the vast majority of your images, to the point where it can be seen even on a cell phone screen. For me that is almost always a sign that there is too much detail.

Photography is opposite to painting when it comes to detail. A skilled painter starts with a blank canvas and adds detail selectively, most of the time completely ignoring it. Just look at a few Bob Ross videos for example. The man paints with a spatula, how much detail can there be? A photographer often does the opposite. Even the cheapest DSLR lenses capture too much detail and a skilled photographer consciously composes in a way to minimize it, and blurs out distractions.

Like everything in life, sharpness is best consumed in moderation. One advice often given to beginner photographers is to compose by closing one eye and squinting through the other to approximate how the human brain perceives two dimensional media.

You make a valid point about GCAM not accessing the full 200mpx sensor. There is no way someone sitting at home with GCAM will outperform a team of engineers who designed the imaging system with low level access to the data. If you want the best possible base pixel for post processing you must shoot with pro raw or expert raw, take into ACR and adjust to your liking from there. However that is not how 99% of cell phone users operate. They point, snap and post or share with friends. For that use case stock S23U is, for those who prefer a more natural look, not a very good option. One of the distinguishing characteristics of the iphone over the years has been the far more restrained treatment of colors than the entire Android industry, which has tended towards over saturation.

Back to the topic of sharpness - yes, there is such a thing as too much softness. But as I have shown with several specific examples in this thread, GCAM has plenty of detail to be viewed full size on a 30 inch screen, which is way beyond the needs of the 99%.

If you look at my gallery you will see very few instances of high level of detail, and when they are there it is a conscious choice, not an attempt to maximize sharpness of every image. We are each entitled to do with our images as we please. You don't like GCAM and like stock. Your phone, your choices. But then why hang out in this thread? 🧐
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
That is indeed the case for 1um pixels, but binning from the full 200Mpx vs binning from a 50Mpx subset is always preferred, so in that respect he has a valid point
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] karrouma:
Try this

Test this one😉
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] 1ofamillion:
Hi there, I just want to thank you for your work on this! I had one question though. I searched this thread and only saw one other person mention it, but I'm having some issues with the 10x lens. 1x and 3x are working perfectly fine and produce some great photos, but the 10x is just basically full on black screen with a very faint image in the background. Is there a setting I need to change to get the 10x lens working properly, or is it still being worked on? Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Hmm, could you provide examples, please?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
What is the config? For which gcam?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Have you played with our 50Mp raw? For me it was hard to achieve the same quality in LR as from gcam with multi stacking.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
I messed with that for a while. Photosphere uses the main cam (1x) and works only when it is assigned ID=0. Unfortunately that crashes the selfie cam when you switch to it from the main cam. The 1x cam also has other IDs associated with it (5, 20, 23, 56) but none of them work with photosphere.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] 1ofamillion:
So with further testing, I think it may just be an issue with lighting. It's also not quite as dark as I though it was honestly. Here's a general on the fly example at work just in case:
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
My point was slightly different - a 12Mpx raw from binning the full 200Mpx sensor will be about equivalent to 4x stacking of a 12MPx raw that bins only a 50Mpx subset of the full sensor. Multi stacking will always improve on that but has the potential for introducing motion blur, particularly when light isn't that great.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Just enable HDR++
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] 1ofamillion:
Okay, yea I should have done more testing. I've been using HDR+ because of shutter speed, so I didn't think to try the ++ mode. Sorry about that, but I do appreciate it!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] karrouma:
Lmc
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Ok, I will test it, as I understand it's your, right?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Matzinger87:
Which lens? Same shutter speed and ISO levels? Looks very different to me. The noise model setting is under "Processing functions" -->"Noise model".
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
Just noticed that LMC does not have the correct rotation nor does it apply the HDR tonal map to the RAW preview file. Is that intentional? Using the v25 xml
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Have uploaded new my release:

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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