Couple quick concepts I'm confused about followed by an idea.
I want to install an S6 edge camera sensor into my Note 4.
I understand we don't have permanent root access on the note 4 because the bootloader is locked.
There is a developer version of the note 4 that can be purchased for a different price. Is it possible to turn a retail phone into a developer edition phone by flashing something?
Can I use the kingroot superSU method to get temporary root access?
Using the temporary root access can I port the Galaxy S6 camera application to my note 4? I read the porting thread here, but wasn't sure if it was only for developer phones or tmobile rooted phones.
Replacement S6 edge camera sensor: New users can't post links
Can I open my phone and replace the note 4 camera sensor with the S6 camera sensor? Using the S6 edge camera sensor, will it be fully functional and effectively "driven" by the ported S6 camera app? In my mind the camera app is the "driver" and I liken this to flashing a nvidia gaming GPU to think it's a workstation GPU and installing workstation drivers to gain new features. Is that a good way of understanding this?
Source: New users can't post links
"The Galaxy S6 edge uses the same 16MP image sensor as the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge, the Sony IMX240. The S6 edge upgrades the rest of the camera hardware with a new lens, which has an f/1.9 aperture. This lets 34% more light in than the old f/2.2 aperture and also makes bokeh in macro shots look much better."
I guess since it's just a new lens, the phone will never know the difference unless the software is specifically designed to compensate for an f/2.2 aperture. I bought the OEM s6 edge camera module from ebay for $20.00 I'm going to swap it in and see how it goes. I'll post pictures.
Finally, with the temporary root tools available can I do this process? Or next time I boot my phone the camera app won't work because I've lost root access.
Hey guys, really considering the S9 but will likely be modding it a bit.
If anyone's got it and doesn't mind testing quickly, does Gcam HDR+ work on either SD or Exynos variants? I believe the one from this thread is the most up-to-date.
Seriously hoping we'll eventually be able to pick which aperture to use in Gcam
SponTen said:
Hey guys, really considering the S9 but will likely be modding it a bit.
If anyone's got it and doesn't mind testing quickly, does Gcam HDR+ work on either SD or Exynos variants? I believe the one from this thread is the most up-to-date.
Seriously hoping we'll eventually be able to pick which aperture to use in Gcam
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Visit this site and download every version of the app. I am using on my LG G5 and it's working very well. I have tested it on samsung galaxy s7 with exynos and also worked very well.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
dokuzovski said:
Visit this site and download every version of the app. I am using on my LG G5 and it's working very well. I have tested it on samsung galaxy s7 with exynos and also worked very well.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
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Thanks, but yeah I have tested extensively on my S7 and know how well it works. I was just wondering if it works as well on the S9, which I don't have.
Doesnt work... Just tested it on Exynos 9+
Latest version (V8) force closes. However, version 7 seems to work fine.
Thanks for testing guys. I just bought mine so will post my tests after Tuesday.
I just get a black screen when trying pretty much any settings combo, what settings are you using?
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Latest version (V8) force closes. However, version 7 seems to work fine.
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Same here. V8 and recently released 8.1 FC immediately on the S9+, but V7 works fine.
What configuration are you using for HDR+?
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What configuration are you using for HDR+?
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I don't use it. It was merely for testing purposes. I've always been happy with Samsung's stock camera.
I think GCam works way better with Snapdragon models.
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I think GCam works way better with Snapdragon models.
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what makes you think that?
I have heard it was working better on exynos most of the time
unless you are talking about only s9
The one I use is MGC_5.1.016_7.0+C2API_v.1.3c_AllinOne.apk, HDR+ works fine and makes a noticable difference in certain scenarios, best of both
All others with portrait mode enabled either black screen or force close.
Neo_Sk8eR said:
The one I use is MGC_5.1.016_7.0+C2API_v.1.3c_AllinOne.apk, HDR+ works fine and makes a noticable difference in certain scenarios, best of both
All others with portrait mode enabled either black screen or force close.
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This version work well om s9?
Some photos comparison would be nice
I am very satisfied with s7 gcam, but i want to upgrade my phone
No way i am upgrading my phone if gcam doesnt work as good or better than on my s7
slamnyx said:
This version work well om s9?
Some photos comparison would be nice
I am very satisfied with s7 gcam, but i want to upgrade my phone
No way i am upgrading my phone if gcam doesnt work as good or better than on my s7
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Unfortunately i don't take that many photos, they're mostly of my dog
It works well enough for me on the Exynos s9 plus but i can;t compare to the s7
No portrait mode currently
That port doesnt apply post processing...
Not any works in Galaxy s9 like the miniuser one in s8
I tried some version from the site and that you all said on the s9+ exynos but very buggy and almost dont work...
there is some stable version+settings that work well?with portrait and all?
the samsung camera app is suck in term of colors and some "pop"
Really surprised how little love this phone is getting given its price. I know the Mediatek chipset is an issue but I've seen devs on XDA do crazier stuff before. Given how cheaply this phone can be picked up are there any dev out there up for the challenge?
Its a mediatek processir so ( for now) no camera2api! So no gcam...
Can any Gcam for realme 1 update with Android pie & camera 2api enebled
I know this section is kinda dead, but just by a chance - does GCam work on G7 Fit? Does anyone happen to use it and wouldn't mind sharing experience or even samples?
Hi I used a version for G6 from the hub and honestly I stopped bothering after a week or so cos the quality wasn't worth it. The stock cam app on LG G7 fit produces better images in my opinion. I am in Europe btw. Ondrew
Hello,
I am trying to stick with OTA updates with this device. Has anyone in the UK received the update? Previous updates have been quick to come through, but there is no sign of this one.
Also, for the European version (non snapdragon), are there camera improvements with this update?
I have an unlocked Note 10+ 5G (N976B) in the UK and got the update this morning. No real big changes. Just a security update and performance/stability improvements.
Yep, got it. No mention of camera improvements like the snapdragon variant
I use the GCam port the majority of the time so not too bothered about the camera. I'm not that impressed with the picture quality from stock camera in any case. The difference between the Snapdragon and Exynos variants is a discussion in itself. If the stock camera had a bit more customisation over image compression and produced outputs similar to GCam I would gladly use it. I'm aware there is the zero cam mod but like you, I want to stay stock and get OTA updates. I'm very familiar with rooting having had Pixel and OnePlus phones in the past. Samsung provides quite a bit of customisation now so root is not really needed to do some things the majority of the time.
I've been feeling that the battery has immensely improved on the latest OTA update (Oct patch) - Exynos model.
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I use the GCam port the majority of the time so not too bothered about the camera. I'm not that impressed with the picture quality from stock camera in any case. The difference between the Snapdragon and Exynos variants is a discussion in itself. If the stock camera had a bit more customisation over image compression and produced outputs similar to GCam I would gladly use it. I'm aware there is the zero cam mod but like you, I want to stay stock and get OTA updates. I'm very familiar with rooting having had Pixel and OnePlus phones in the past. Samsung provides quite a bit of customisation now so root is not really needed to do some things the majority of the time.
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Which gcam port are you using? Link please.
gm007 said:
Which gcam port are you using? Link please.
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I am using ZGCam 7.4. I don't think I am allowed to link telegram groups but you can find the group if you do a search on telegram. The group is called "ZExynos Lounge ZGCam 7.4". There is a group for the ZGCam 6.1 port also.