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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Hi everybody ! I'm the only one using the version 8.7 from Shamim ? This version works, don't need XML config because he made a version specially for S23 Ultra and have a lot of settings (maybe to much for me). I like LMC 8.4 from Hasli too. The only problem i have with GCam for S23 Ultra is noise, pictures are very good, i prefer them from washed Samsung pictures but they are a bit too much noisy. Someone know how to get less noise with GCam ? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] typos1:
I've tried 8.7.250 v4 version from 22/06/23 but the picture quality is appalling v- ery washed out and blurry. Managed to get 8.8.240 10 v8 fix working too but again the pictures are very washed and blurry. Stock is way better than these gcam versions.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Night mode is very bad on GCam versions but i like colors and contrast in normal conditions. In my case, Samsung app make washed and flat pictures. I really don't like how Samsung app works... I wish devs can do a GCam app 100% functional for S23 Ultra
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] CarlosLopezES:
It's a matter of taste, but stock are not washed, just the opposite...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gr3uh:
Hi, has anyone tested Shamim sgcam 8.8 V13?? i know on my old phone that gcam produces best results.just make sure to set c2api developer settings to "high quality"
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Where is the noise with LMC?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gr3uh:
Has anyone tried any GCAMs based on google camera 8.8?? there is drastic quality and focus improvements and the HDR+
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] typos1:
Not in my experience (see a few posts back). What version of 8.8 you using?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gr3uh:
Try Shamim's SGcam 8.8 V13. I believe the Samsung package is only available in his Telegram group, but it is by far the best port there is. Samsung package is only available in his telegram.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gr3uh:
If you try this version, please share the results!! I'm considering buying this phone. Make sure you enable all the c2api developer settings to "high quality," especially the "edge mode." and if you want portraits to be amazing make sure "camera.gouda.matting" is set to enabled in developer settings but make sure that camera.gouda.(anything with "raw") is disabled or it will crash processing portrait shots.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Discussion about what is better or worse without any samples.... 🤔
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
*Trust me bro*. Average Gcam user. lol
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
Buy it anyway, there is at least the gcam from this topic that works perfectly and the quality is superb (another world in comparison to the ****ty stock camera)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] typos1:
I already tried it, didn't work, I'll try the samsung version (dunno why he didn't put it on his page he put the samsung versions of the other gcam's on his page)

I'll try but the versions I did try were so washed out that the photos looked almost like black and white and when I tried changing the c2api settings the ones I did get working crashed. I'll let you know what happens . . .

Lol are you serious ? There is no properly working gcam app for this phone yet.

And there is no "version from this thread" this thread is about multiple gcam versions and none of them work particularly well, the results are highly variable. Also the stock is not ****ty - it's no different to gcam on this device, in that it's ok sometimes and rubbish other times. Give it a year and there might be a gcam version that gives consistently good results on this phone, but that will only apply once we can access the 50mp and 200mp resolutions and only on the main camera, as all the other cameras (and the 9x binned mode on the main cam) on this phone are low quality low resolution cr*p that have no place on a flagship phone in 2023, even if the zoom lense in front of one of them has a class leading 10x magnification.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gr3uh:
I'm not a user lmao... I've been developing and working closely with Shamim for about 2 years now.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gr3uh:
So was a crashlog produced? If so please share it to shamims telegram channel and he will fix it. Also make sure that under the additional module setting you play around with the interface model. If it's set to pixel 7 pro it will crash on most devices. Try pixel 5 or lower.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Fl1nt91:
Yes, whatever
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] typos1:
Just installed the "samsung v13" version and not only does it crash as soon as it is opened but also settings/apps reports that it's the same version as one of the ones I got to install yesterday which deffo was not v13. I'll have a play with it. Edit - cant have a play it crashes however you try open it from the icon.

Don't like using telegram cos it's rubbish - just a massive long line of text with no way to search like a forum.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] inthedark22:
Malware warning out the telegram apk.

This package gives me a malware warning. Try at own risk.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
lol what? xD
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
Have you tried to read manual how to make it work and not crash? You can even find it on the very first page of this thread. It crashes because on the startup it loads the wrong configuration, which you need to change quickly. You need to do it only once, and then it works like every other app.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
First, i want to thanks devs working on GCam versions for S23 Ultra. They made an amazing work !

I tested the LMC 8.4 from Hasli and 8.8 from Shamim all the day, I compared the results of these two versions with the stock version. I've often preferred Hasli's 8.4 version for its warm colors and softer definition, but Shamim's 8.8 also surprised me in some photos. I never preferred a photo from the stock app, they all looked sad and washed compared to the GCam versions. I leave here some photos taken with the GCam versions. I don't control all the settings yet, but I have the impression that you can take high-resolution photos with any zoom and in the end they even weigh less than those from Samsung that take less good resolution. I continue my tests but these GCam versions show that once again, Samsung has killed its hardware with a limited application.

Some pics from GCam version here ->
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] typos1:
I already said that I cannot open it by any method, I've been following this thread since it started so yes I know how to use it but it always crashes even if you try and open settings, or video or selfie from the icon. There are no specific configs for tthis version anyway plus the version we were talking about is a version specific to samsung which should just work and it even says that in the last few posts in the thread which you'd know if you'd read them. 🙂
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Try uninstalling your other gcam maybe bc I loaded it without any issue. No crash. No virus either. That link is the official Sgcam channel and Vamsi is working with the Devs. This package can be trusted.

Just for convenience, I've saved an XML with the proper lens button names. Also added the 3D one if you want to use photosphere (though it crashes gcam and then you need to long press take selfie and then go open photosphere).

Haven't done any lib patcher edits or any other edits for that matter. By the way, lmc or Sgcam or agc, if you don't tune it they should all give pretty much identical outputs as they use Google's lib default values (as long as you stay with the same gcam version... Defaults from 8.4 are different from 8.8 etc.). This thread has mostly Java's xml which I'd say is the main xml that's been worked on. But if you care to search telegram, there are also many other good configs out there that have been tuned for the s23u.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Also, I disagree that gcam gives inconsistent results. I've been using it as my daily driver for months. These are some of the 900 pics I took during my recent trip to France. Each time I give stock a chance and compare, gcam wins hands down. Granted I don't do much low light shots... But in all the shots like the ones below, gcam wins both from a details quality perspective as well as noise perspective.

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
And some more...

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
GCam is so good when well configured... And with S23 Ultra cam, i'm sure will get much better results in the futur
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Space_Bear:
Truly putting the stock camera app to shame.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gr3uh:
WOW im blown away!! all amazing shots!! thanks for sharing these, im considering this phone and just reading through this forum and looking at these shots i think ill be purchasing it tommorow!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Levi.Ari T.:
Very nice pictures. Which gcam version did you use?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Someone know if we can take a picture with 200Mpx and downscale it with GCams apps ? I already downscale all my pictures to 80% because i don't need more but i don't know what is the captor used by GCam ? Where i can change it ? If possible... Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
Ever heard about false-positives?

Stop using that meme "antivirus" on your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
Are you asking if you can shoot 200mpix INSIDE GCAM and Downscale it? The answer is no, you can't capture 200mpix with GCAM. Only binned stream at 12Mpix.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Based on Sgcam 8.8. Can't share xml for now but will share once I'm allowed.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
It was my question, thanks for your answer. 200Mpx is linked to lens or we can expect x10 200Mpx in the futur ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Levi.Ari T.:
Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
200mp is only on 1x with stock app (gcam doesn't have access to the 200mp mode of 1x). 3x and 10x have 10mp sensors only.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
Sensor. Different sensors have different specs. So, the 200mpix sensor is the main lens. Also, 200mpix isn't really usable compared to 50mpix or 12mpix. both 12mpix and 50mpix give you better results since they're binned. You really don't need 200mpix unless you're printing large photos (LARGE LARGE photos, like talking about meters long and above).

Also, 200mpix is kind of a gimmick for the majority of the market. People think that more mpix gives better results. If that would be true, DSLR and mirrorless professional cameras wouldn't be relying on 20-50mpix sensors but would go for much higher Mpix sensors which isn't the case. What matters is the size of the sensor and the quality of the lens. Even 12mpix DSLR CROP sensor cameras capture better photos, with more details, and better dynamic range than a phone. The OEMs are just selling stuff people want to see and not actually what is useful or good.

The lens that phones have are technically incapable of resolving 200mpix. Such a large resolution would be MAYBE useful under perfect light and eventually for some small crops, otherwise, it looks horrible when you zoom in.

10x lens has a sensor that is only 10Mpix, same goes for the 3x lens. The UW lens has a sensor of 12Mpix.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Thanks for explanations guys
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
New post about my new configs for AGC 8.8 for s23​

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

Releases for AGC8.8v2:​

-v5 only for s23 ultra:

Releases for AGC8.8v4:​

-v7 for all s23:

-v8 for s23 ultra:

Releases for AGC8.8v5.1:​

-v9 for all s23:

-v11 for s23 ultra:

Releases for AGC8.8v7:​

-v14 for all s23:

-v15 for all s23:

-v16 for all s23:

-v17 for all s23:

-v18 only for s23 ultra:

-v19 only for s23 ultra:

-v20 only for all s23:

-v26only for base s23:

-v31 only for base s23:

-v33 only for base s23:

-v37 only for base s23:

Installation instruction:​

1. Download and install the APK with the package samsung or aweme:

AGC 8.8v2: GCam HUB

AGC 8.8v4: GCam HUB

AGC 8.8v5.1: GCam HUB

AGC 8.8v6: GCam HUB

AGC 8.8v7: GCam HUB

AGC 8.8v8: GCam HUB

2. Download and extract my config to any folder

3. Open AGC -> settings -> configs -> import config -> find and choose my extracted config

4. Load my config from the top menu on the camera viewport.

5. Done.

UI description:​

1. Enable/disable Leica mode

2. Enable/disable watermark

3. Switch between image processing modes

4. Enable/disable HDRnet (no any sense, keep disabled)

5. Enable/disable Google Auto White Balance

1. Disable my custom image processing and use Google default

2. Natural image processing optimized for ZSL

3. Vibrant (more contrast and colors) image processing for ZSL

4. Image processing to make darker night photos from night mode

5. HDR universal image processing optimized to use with night mode

6. Optimized night mode to capture dynamic objects for daytime photos.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Viouf:
wow , which gcam re u using and which xml? this photos are amazing i dont like the stock photos
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
It's based of Sgcam 8.8. Can't share xml yet but will once I can. I haven't had time to test Java's latest xml based off agc 8.8 but I would expect similar results with his config.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Thanks ! That's the diference with the 8.8.224.10 STABLE V8FIX ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
I don't understand the question...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Your link goes to AGC8.8.224_V2.0 version and i already have the 8.8.224.10 STABLE V8FIX. So what's the diference between theses two versions ? To test your cfg file, i need to install the V2 ? Thanks and sorry for bad explanation...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
I think you're talking about sgc a from shamim. Java's config is for bigkaka's agc v2
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
I provided MY CONFIG for AGC 8.8v2, I don't use stock AGC or SGCAm, I make my config for LMC and AGC
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] superleeds27:
Looks like there's a new version too - AGC8.8.224_V3.0Fix
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MilgeS:
Do you mean V 3 FIX?

BigKaka GCam APKs - Google Camera Port

Modified Google Camera app by BigKaka.

www.celsoazevedo.com
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
My config doesn't work correctly on V3 and I found many new issues in V3 so will skip this release
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] superleeds27:
No probs. :)

Looking forward to the config for the base S23
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Exact ! My bad :(
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
I confused with another version ! My bad :(
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Was at the cirque du soleil today and figured I'd test the stock June update vs gcam. None produced exceptional shot in such lightning and motion but gcam is definitely ahead.

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hjm19:
Try
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gr3uh:
I just ordered my Galaxy s23 ultra 512/12 tonight!! will be trying some gcam ports. thx for sharing all the photos on here it really helped me decide on this phone
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Gasman:
Just to say many thanks for the effort that's been put into this, I'm still blown away by the fact that a 'hacked' GCam can out perform Samsungs own flagship camera app.

Does anyone know how GCam on the S23 Ultra actually compares to Googles own GCam on their top end pixel phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
I think somewhere in the middle of this thread someone was side-by-side comparison to Google Pixel 7 PRO or 7, but cannot find it now.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Have updated the new version of my config:

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] superleeds27:
S23 Base/Medium

Few quick shots I've taken, initial impressions are it's very good. Reds look a lot less saturated in comparison to stock.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
What about samples?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
After testing several APKs and settings, my favorite settings are those of Hasli because the colors are warmer and the contrasts stronger, while remaining soft. On the other hand, interface level, the 8.4 is ugly and badly done. Does anyone know how I could get Hasli's settings to put them in the AGC application ? Thanks

(This is a personal choice and the other settings may appeal to those looking for something more realistic. I prefer when the images are very colorful and very contrasted, even if it is not at all realistic)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Dayuser:
Inferfaces of different GCam builds is what it is. You can't swap them from another builds just like that. It requires to rebuild to whole GCam build.

LMC and SGCam are using similar GCam inteface but AGC is totally diffrent.. and ugly in my opinion.

Edit. Yeah, looks like i misunderstood that post..
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Tastes and colors... I'll ask it another way... How to control sharpness, saturation and contrast in AGC ? If I know which settings to touch, maybe I could try to do something to my liking but there are so many options that I don't know which to touch...

EDIT : Maybe i don't need to touch sharpness because JavaSabr already made soft version for this app
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
Does it mean that from now on you are switching to AGC?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
My LMC 8.4 config is fully done, I don't see what else I can improve, so I started playing with AGC 8.8 :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Ziemniak9000:
@JavaSabr

Is it just me or your white balance settings for AGC 8.8 lean towards pinkish/reddish tones?

I tried several photos and they do look a bit pink to me.

Can you check the white balance / tint settings and confirm?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
in GCam 8.8 we don't have such detailed color correction control as for 8.4, so I'm very limited and the config is still in progress... if you want to help, just to provide more sample comparison :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ajarosz:
I use it and love it, but I have seen that there is R18 version of LMC. Do you have any idea will it work with your config for R17?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Ziemniak9000:
A quick comparison attached.

First is AGC second one is stock cam with camera assistant sharpening reduced and scene optimization off.

You van clearly see color shift here.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] superleeds27:
Which looks more realistic. What you saw with your eyes?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Ziemniak9000:
Neither to be honest.

AGC is a bit too cold in white balance and leans towards pink tint while stock cam is clearly too warm white balance.

Perfect picture would be first one but a tiny bit warmer with no annoying tint visible.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
I suggest to continue using R17, I observe some stranges in R18.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
for me the colors from stock is bad for 95% cases :) but will see what you will have in the next release.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gr3uh:
colors produced on all gcam ports are relative to the option "color correction" under settings, on agc they have a "CC fix" autoselected but on other ports you need to play around with the different color correction profiles to get the best results. color is not based on the gcam port, its based on the color correction profile selected.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
if you don't have in the patcher CCF/CGG you have less maneuvers
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Ziemniak9000:
More examples. Color differences and occasional HDR exposure issues present :(
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Ziemniak9000:
More HDR issues examples
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
If extra HDR is important for you, GCam is not an option :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Ziemniak9000:
Curiosity. Absolutely horrid raw performance of stock cam pro mode. Highlights -100 shadows +100 in lightrooms on both examples. Notice the abysmal distortion levels on uwa lense.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
I made some tests with JavaSabr soft v2 settings. No doubt it's much better than stock app. I wanted something with more colors, more contrast, and less sharpness but for people searching for realistic photos, results are very good
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
If you want more contrast, he has his ldr profile which you should use. As for saturation, when you're in the profile you like, hit quick settings then go to main settings. At the button you can raise saturation to your liking. Note that this is per profile per lens so you need to adjust it on all lenses/profiles you intend to use. Once done you can go to settings config and save the new config under a different name if you want to keep a copy in can you switch between xmls
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Thanks, i will try this. My dream is LMC8.4 (Hasli) colors, contrast and sharpness settings in AGC8.8
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Lmc 8.8 should be released in the not so distant future... Then you'll get it all
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
Maybe but i prefer AGC8.8 interface ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] gr3uh:
Y'all just wait until I get my S23 Ultra on Thursday, I will be GCam king, LOL... There's a reason I have 68,384 photos backed up to my Google account... They are all GCam tests I did with my old phone. I tried every setting on every port on my old phone, haha.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Davids777:
S23 Ultra have a huge potential, with good alternative app and good settings, i'm sure we can have very good pictures
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] iganiats:
Is there any way to change the video and audio bitrate and also frames per second, when filming videos?

Default bitrate is around 65 Mbps for video and 192Kbps for audio (4K at 30 fps and HEVC format) I prefer to reduce video bitrate at around 40 Mbps and increase audio bitrate at least to 256Kbps.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] maex-la:
I use S23 (without U).

Here two different scenes, each with Stock/AGC/LMC.

I have a strange behavior on AGC 8.8 with JavaSabr's config v.2: when "AW" is toggled on, no taken picture is saved, with AW off, all works as estimated. Anyone else with this effect?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
x1 of small s23 has very poor gcam support and AWB doesn't work at all.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Viouf:
im curious , soft medium and sharp, does it mean for overall picture sharpness? which is the best for more detailed photo, thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] PhilMorin:
Yes it's the sharpness. Try them to see which you like best. Some prefer the softer look but it seems the majority will go for medium or sharp. Personally I find sharp too sharp. Medium is my preference
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Have updated my config:

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] MilgeS:
I only see v1, v2 & v4, no v3 for Ultra only or is that still being updated?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JavaSabr:
I don't see any sense to upload v3 when v4 is already available :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MilgeS:
Sorry! I've totally misunderstood your versions and thought there were 4 different versions, v3 being specific to Ultra.

Apologies for my error 🤦‍♂️
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Ridwan Siam:
I kinda like the fast capture of "HD+RNET" mode. But one problem I noticed while using the front camera as it blows out the highlights in the background. Is there any setting to adjust this for "HD+RNET" mode?

I know I can enable HDR+ enhanced to solve this, but I wonder if there is any setting in HD+RNET mode.