Develop Bugs

Google Camera Mod - Portrait mode enabled and working!

Original post by Charles_I: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3477980
https://chromloop.com/2017/12/apk-enable-portrait-mode-nexus-5x6p-og-pixel-phone-google-camera-mod/
Camera NX V7.3 is a Google Camera mod, which is modified to unlock most of the exclusive features of Pixel 2 for Nexus 2015 and original Pixel phones. with this updated version, you can get the Portrait mode working with Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Pixel 2016 phones, which was the last Pixel 2’s exclusive feature.
Portrait mode was the most wanted feature for Nexus and Pixel 2016 users. I have considered that Portrait mode is a hardware limiting feature, it requires a special type of image data called PD (Pixel detector?) to enable Portrait mode, but some said Portrait mode can be active with front camera, I began to thinking that this feature should be able to work in software way which we can force to enable it on other phones. Turns out, Google uses PD data to calculate portrait effect on the Back lens while use software method on the Front lens.
We need the camera.experiment2017 library to active the Pixel 2 exclusive functions. thanks to the*Apk changer, the first tool which can deodex the Android 8.1 odex files. I force to enable the PD data model in the camera.experiment2017 library, which is telling camera app to enable Portrait mode. Portrait mode will replace the Lens-blur mode in the menu, it provides the face-retouching feature on both front and back camera, and it needs a human face to do the portrait effect job, it will take two burst photos, one is normal ZSL HDR+ photos, the other is applied the portrait effect. if no human face shows up, you will get one normal photo.
https://chromloop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Portrait-mode-on-Nexus-5X-with-Camera-NX-mod.png
Camera NX V7.3 is based on Google Camera 5.1.016, why not the latest 5.1.018 version? because they are the same app with different version numbers. I decide to disable the Google photos combination, as it has the black screen issue, though this issue can be solved by totally replace the original Google camera in the system, it needs the same signature and provider name. I also remove the Help and Feedback in settings, and disable the silence feedback service, to make the app launching a little faster.
The new version was tested on my Nexus 5X, should work on Nexus 6P and Pixel 2016 phones too. I will also provide the modified AR Sticker and AR Core app for Nexus 5X/6P, you can use it without change phone model or add files to the system, you can use other AR sticker mod if you like. I was thinking AR Core is still in beta status, bugs like upside down photo on Nexus 5X, too many things need to be fixed in the future, so no need to make it perfect at this moment.
Download link:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BH9NBHdPnVTMpr8ZuHE1zdOoxyv1HV-o
NOZSL version will come later.

Parse error for me, perhaps need to be on Oreo?

acidspider said:
Parse error for me, perhaps need to be on Oreo?
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Maybe.. I don't know, but it should work on +7.1. Here working perfect on stock Oreo
Edit: It works only on Oreo

It may convince me to finally make the jump from 7.1.1, does this eliminate the need for phone tilting for background blur now?

acidspider said:
It may convince me to finally make the jump from 7.1.1, does this eliminate the need for phone tilting for background blur now?
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Yes it does.
It works exactly like the Pixel 2 camera. Just select Portrait mode and shoot. It also works like a charm with the front camera.

very good results! I am impressed! Thanks for sharing.

I was able to overcome parsing error by using APK editor Pro and changing the SDK version back to 25.
App installs, but hangs every time I launch.
Help would be great
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

MeetFace said:
I was able to overcome parsing error by using APK editor Pro and changing the SDK version back to 25.
App installs, but hangs every time I launch.
Help would be great
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
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Upgrade to Oreo?

Looking into it.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Works for me just with the frond cam. With my rear cam I only have one pic.

rusak2 said:
Works for me just with the frond cam. With my rear cam I only have one pic.
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Has to have a human face in the picture.

Camera Nx in Mi A1
I am using Mi A1 which is currently on Android Oreo 8.0
Bt the Camera Nx is not working in it. It says couldn't connect to the camera.
What to do now????

souravhalder12 said:
I am using Mi A1 which is currently on Android Oreo 8.0
Bt the Camera Nx is not working in it. It says couldn't connect to the camera.
What to do now????
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this app is for the nexus/pixel line. not the xiaomi line.

911jason said:
Has to have a human face in the picture.
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Does it have to be human face ? Will they bring it to other objects in the future any news on that ?

Got portrait mode in this version working on 7.1
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-mod-portrait-mode-lens-blur-4k-video/

souravhalder12 said:
I am using Mi A1 which is currently on Android Oreo 8.0
Bt the Camera Nx is not working in it. It says couldn't connect to the camera.
What to do now????
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Go to here
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
And download "scrubber_GCam_5.1.018_25" then install it. U need root and Camera2 API enabled. It will work in Oreo and Nougat

thank you, what did you mean by saying Camera2 API?
I can't install this apk over the stock one.
Rajeev said:
Go to here
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
And download "scrubber_GCam_5.1.018_25" then install it. U need root and Camera2 API enabled. It will work in Oreo and Nougat
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bush911 said:
thank you, what did you mean by saying Camera2 API?
I can't install this apk over the stock one.
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Are u rooted?

Yes.
Rajeev said:
Are u rooted?
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IAM using OnePlus 2 with a custom Oreo rom with camera 2 API but the app force closes
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IAM using OnePlus 2 with a custom Oreo rom with camera 2 API but the app force closes
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Someone please help me with this

Google camera working perfectly (front portrait mode too)

I have installed this version on my Redmi note 5 (pixel experience ROM 8.1 oreo) and all things are working perfectly even front camera portrait mode also working like a charm.
Link in comments section.
Credit goes to the developer of this version. Thanks
* it's working perfectly in Resurrection remix 6.0 ROM (8.1 Oreo) too. (Tested)

Here is the link-
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGCamera_5.1.0.18_R4X_v.5.1.5.apk

Portait mode does not work for me. Redmi 5 Plus Lineage OS 15.1, 8.1 OREO.

GSR0099 said:
I have installed this version on my Redmi note 5 and all things are working perfectly even front camera portrait mode also working like a charm.
Link in comments section.
Credit goes to the developer of this version. Thanks
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Better share details of rom u using. Are u on custom Oreo 8.1 or stock MIUI Nougat ?

n0_xQuZe said:
Portait mode does not work for me. Redmi 5 Plus Lineage OS 15.1, 8.1 OREO.
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I am using pixel experience ROM (8.1 oreo) currently and it's working superb.

Rajeev said:
Better share details of rom u using. Are u on custom Oreo 8.1 or stock MIUI Nougat ?
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Pixel experience ROM (8.1 oreo)

GSR0099 said:
Pixel experience ROM (8.1 oreo)
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Any force close or something?

Rajeev said:
Any force close or something?
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Not yet. I am using this ROM for 5 days and it's working fine but battery drains a little bit faster in my case.

GSR0099 said:
Not yet. I am using this ROM for 5 days and it's working fine but battery drains a little bit faster in my case.
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I mean any force close in GCam

Rajeev said:
I mean any force close in GCam
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No force closes bro.

GSR0099 said:
No force closes bro.
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Okey bro

Rajeev said:
Okey bro
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Just configure camera HDR+ to Nexus 6 HDR+ auto

GSR0099 said:
Just configure camera HDR+ to Nexus 6 HDR+ auto
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Thank you buddy. Works perfect.

I have been using this developers GCam for months now, the newer updates started introducing alot of noise in the pictures.
So i switched back to version 4.5, and in this version the front flash is working as well which is perfect.

Rajeev said:
Thank you buddy. Works perfect.
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Welcome bro. But I feel pictures are a little bit grainy. What do you think?

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stole38 said:
I have been using this developers GCam for months now, the newer updates started introducing alot of noise in the pictures.
So i switched back to version 4.5, and in this version the front flash is working as well which is perfect.
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Everything is working fine but yeah I do agree that pictures are a little bit grainy.

GSR0099 said:
Everything is working fine but yeah I do agree that pictures are a little bit grainy.
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Did u try latest Arnova 7.9.8? Fix for Note 5/Plus ( HDR+, Slow-motion and Portrait). I don't have redmi now. I am using 5T. Can u test?

Steps out a lot with a mistake for me, Xiaomi EU there is rom above.

GSR0099 said:
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Everything is working fine but yeah I do agree that pictures are a little bit grainy.
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Trust me the difference is staggering between 4.5 and the 5.x versions. Little grainy doesn't do it justice, all the normal and low light photos have an excessive amount of noise, even the algorithm cannot remove them , it leaves purple residue on the photos it just looks awful.

can i see your setting ? i I have done that but it did not work
GSR0099 said:
Just configure camera HDR+ to Nexus 6 HDR+ auto
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ma front camera portrait mode is black when i take a pic​

Get all google pixel 3 camera features

Hi,
I installed the Bliss rom based on Android 9 because is the only recently updated Pie rom based on which I can install and run the official google camera version 6.1.021.
It works fine with video, camera, night sight but there aren't others pixel 3 camera features like the portrait mode / bokeh and photobooth.
Why?
I read on a blog that changing the device info in build.prop file to:
ro . product . model=Pixel 3
ro . product . name=blueline
ro . product . device=blueline
The camera app recognize the device as a Pixel 3 and it enables all missing features.
I tried to do this but the app crashes when I open it.
someone tried this method? I'm not interested to use other camera mod as workaround to get this features, i'm interested to get them on the original camera app.
Someone have any suggest?
Thank you guys!
Bye :highfive:

toolshed01 said:
Someone have any suggest?
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How about "Buy a Pixel 3"?

shhnedo said:
How about "Buy a Pixel 3"?
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How about "I don't want spend hundreds dollars to buy a new phone until mine works perfectly and I may have all features of the new one just with few little tricks"?

Well, you may not want to, that's fine, not making your decisions for you. But even if you do get the original pixel gcam on your n5x, the performance will be bad. So it's better if you either use the available gcam mods, or just buy a pixel 3.

toolshed01 said:
Hi,
I installed the Bliss rom based on Android 9 because is the only recently updated Pie rom based on which I can install and run the official google camera version 6.1.021.
It works fine with video, camera, night sight but there aren't others pixel 3 camera features like the portrait mode / bokeh and photobooth.
Why?
I read on a blog that changing the device info in build.prop file to:
ro . product . model=Pixel 3
ro . product . name=blueline
ro . product . device=blueline
The camera app recognize the device as a Pixel 3 and it enables all missing features.
I tried to do this but the app crashes when I open it.
someone tried this method? I'm not interested to use other camera mod as workaround to get this features, i'm interested to get them on the original camera app.
Someone have any suggest?
Thank you guys!
Bye :highfive:
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hi, i'm on 8.1 and i use this camera
everything works perfect... except selfie portraits, it becomes green.
for selfie portrait, use camera NX

toolshed01 said:
Hi,
I installed the Bliss rom based on Android 9 because is the only recently updated Pie rom based on which I can install and run the official google camera version 6.1.021.
It works fine with video, camera, night sight but there aren't others pixel 3 camera features like the portrait mode / bokeh and photobooth.
Why?
I read on a blog that changing the device info in build.prop file to:
ro . product . model=Pixel 3
ro . product . name=blueline
ro . product . device=blueline
The camera app recognize the device as a Pixel 3 and it enables all missing features.
I tried to do this but the app crashes when I open it.
someone tried this method? I'm not interested to use other camera mod as workaround to get this features, i'm interested to get them on the original camera app.
Someone have any suggest?
Thank you guys!
Bye :highfive:
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Hi,
Try doing the same on a pixel experience aosp based rom.
You can get it from here download.pixelexperience.org

[UPDATE#1] OFFICIAL Gcam ports [6.2.030]

These are some of the developers specifically Working On Redmi Note 7
1)
By BSG.
Download:
BSG OFFICIAL PORTAL
2)
By boxer198615.
Download:
boxer198615 OFFICIAL PORTAL
3)
By bulkin043.
Download:
bulkin043 OFFICIAL PORTAL
NOTE: Latest Version is by bulkin043 Enjoy

arunbiju969 said:
By BSG.
Download:
MGC_6.2.024_RN7_V1c.apk
Changelog:
(Shared by BSG on a russian-only telegram group for the Redmi Note 7.)
- Added "Quality HDR+ enhanced" setting. Higher "quality" values result in faster shutter speeds and lower ISO.
- Bug fixes.
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Does the slow motion and photobooth work?
I'm currently using this version

Arkapravoarka said:
Does the slow motion and photobooth work?
I'm currently using this version
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All of features are working

Nice

The original modder of gcam now works ng on lavander hooray

Arkapravoarka said:
Does the slow motion and photobooth work?
I'm currently using this version
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Every thing is working for me too

The focus tracks isn't working in this version either

I downloaded and install it,not working for me. It crashes and close every time when i
I try to take a picture..

tze_vitamin said:
I downloaded and install it,not working for me. It crashes and close every time when i
I try to take a picture..
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I had the same problem due to other parallel installed gcam packages. After uninstalling all other gcam versions everything works fine for me.

I was deleted all ,and restart phone,now its work.
What that means gcam port?

What that means: sc:faild ?
When I try to take picture is ok, everything working,but on screen I have this.. look screenshot..
And where is ISO? And seconds?
Btw,sorry about the picture,took it from bad

tze_vitamin said:
What that means: sc:faild ?
When I try to take picture is ok, everything working,but on screen I have this.. look screenshot..
And where is ISO? And seconds?
Btw,sorry about the picture,took it from bad
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Go to settings and enable "remove AF Data from Screen"

Live photos don't seem to be working for me. Every time I take one and I try to open it, the app crashes.

desmoloch said:
Go to settings and enable "remove AF Data from Screen"
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I dont have problem with this,it can stand here on screen. I want to now, at the and of that AF , I have sc:false. What is that?
Look at my screenshot and take a look at AF data

ecavicc said:
Live photos don't seem to be working for me. Every time I take one and I try to open it, the app crashes.
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I'm reporting the same issue. I'll try to collect a logcat if the OP will find it useful.

The manual white balance isn't working on any of them

Arkapravoarka said:
The manual white balance isn't working on any of them
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Same problem here.

Which lavender Indian with 12 mp camera or chinese with 48 mp camera

Great post!
Honestly I think bulkin043 camera mod is the best since it's more feature complete than BSGs one.
Boxer kinda sucked honstly (quality & performance wise). Cheers!

shomil49 said:
Which lavender Indian with 12 mp camera or chinese with 48 mp camera
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All the mods works on my 12mp indian version.

General default camera so much better then Gcam my review

ok let me start custom roms blow stock out of the water but the only thing that made me go back to stock was the camera app , in my opinion gcam struggles to focus I do consider myself a a photography pro , that being said , i love the performance of the customs roms overstock , hands down, but the default camera is the deal breaker in my opinion, g-cam struggles to focus , especially in macro mode , I do hope some one port the ANX camera to a custom rom ... just my 2 cents and I tried them all Gcam / configs so save your breath...

I agree, the stock cam is just better, more convenient and faster imo. Luckily for me I dont care much about photos.

Sorry I got that wrong.

jefffrom said:
ok let me start custom roms blow stock out of the water but the only thing that made me go back to stock was the camera app , in my opinion gcam struggles to focus I do consider myself a a photography pro , that being said , i love the performance of the customs roms overstock , hands down, but the default camera is the deal breaker in my opinion, g-cam struggles to focus , especially in macro mode , I do hope some one port the ANX camera to a custom rom ... just my 2 cents and I tried them all Gcam / configs so save your breath...
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It's true, thanks to a user of this forum that I don't remember the name I was able to use the Gcam for normal and night photos but the macros are still a problem.
Another thing that is making me think about going back to Stock ROM is that there is no support and continuity of updates.

I really love the stock camera too. But for Macros or really close photos it can't focus could you give me a tip, to improve it.

Does any custom rom support the stock camera app?

ANX camera version 202 support our phone with Android 11

AndroZeek said:
ANX camera version 202 support our phone with Android 11
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Link please

jefffrom said:
Link please
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204 version is working ok.
ANXCamera - pling.com
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ptr21 said:
204 version is working ok.
ANXCamera - pling.com
MOD EDIT: Link Removed
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Even the macro?
I looked at the link but don't understand how to install.

pegasoc said:
Even the macro?
I looked at the link but don't understand how to install.
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Yes

pegasoc said:
Even the macro?
I looked at the link but don't understand how to install.
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Find files sections "Files(32)"
Download the last, 204 version
Install with magisk
First couple of times opening camera gives error, but not to worry, try again.

ptr21 said:
204 version is working ok.
ANXCamera - pling.com
MOD EDIT: Link Removed
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Does taking videos work for you? I can only take pics.

ptr21 said:
Find files sections "Files(32)"
Download the last, 204 version
Install with magisk
First couple of times opening camera gives error, but not to worry, try again.
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Hi,
right after taking the picture the app closes, the picture is saved but every time I have to reopen the app. If I take a photo in night mode the app closes and the photo is not saved.
I also have Gcam installed can there be a conflict?

sn00x said:
Does taking videos work for you? I can only take pics.
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Apparently it looks like the video is being made but I don't understand where it is being saved.

sn00x said:
Does taking videos work for you? I can only take pics.
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Video is working only in 1080p 60fps mode.

pegasoc said:
Hi,
right after taking the picture the app closes, the picture is saved but every time I have to reopen the app. If I take a photo in night mode the app closes and the photo is not saved.
I also have Gcam installed can there be a conflict?
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Can't tell.
Maybe it depends also on custom rom, what is installed.
I'm on Syberia OS. Night mode is working ok.

ptr21 said:
Can't tell.
Maybe it depends also on custom rom, what is installed.
I'm on Syberia OS. Night mode is working ok.
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I too use Syberia v. 4.8 September 22, 2021

ptr21 said:
Video is working only in 1080p 60fps mode.
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Thank you. After switching from 30fps to 60fps the video was indeed stored correctly!