Stock camera or custom? - Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers

Hi guys, in your experience do you recommend any custom Gcam or you think stock's works just fine?

I use this one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...-camera-mod-pixel-3-3xl-t3909624/post79091513
It captures more details (and the picture files are much bigger).
Only issue I have is it force closes if I shake the phone too much.
You can ignore the camera driver mod if you want and just use the modified gcam app if you want.

ccalixtro said:
Hi guys, in your experience do you recommend any custom Gcam or you think stock's works just fine?
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I personally love the stock cam, so I haven't had the need to change it. I feel like my pics all come out superb.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL

Eudeferrer said:
I personally love the stock cam, so I haven't had the need to change it. I feel like my pics all come out superb.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
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Yeah I think the same but I was checking about cameras with custom settings, drivers, libraries and had to ask. I'm staying with stock. Thanks for your reply.

EMJI79 said:
I use this one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...-camera-mod-pixel-3-3xl-t3909624/post79091513
It captures more details (and the picture files are much bigger).
Only issue I have is it force closes if I shake the phone too much.
You can ignore the camera driver mod if you Wagtail and just use the modified gcam app if you want.
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Cool! I'll test it.

Eudeferrer said:
I personally love the stock cam, so I haven't had the need to change it. I feel like my pics all come out superb.
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The app I linked is basically the same as stock but it gives the option to use up to 36 shots for a better HDR and sharpner shot (I think stock uses 24)
The processing takes like a second with our Snapdragon 845 which can seem much and that's probably why Google went on a little less shots in the Pixel 3XL stock app.
This app can be useful if you want to crop the pictures as it has a bit much details.
Also if you want to fine tune your shot in Snapseed it has more information to play with.

EMJI79 said:
The app I linked is basically the same as stock but it gives the option to use up to 36 shots for a better HDR and sharpner shot (I think stock uses 24)
The processing takes like a second with our Snapdragon 845 which can seem much and that's probably why Google went on a little less shots in the Pixel 3XL stock app.
This app can be useful if you want to crop the pictures as it has a bit much details.
Also if you want to fine tune your shot in Snapseed it has more information to play with.
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Tyvm for your reply.

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[Q] Android 4.2 Camera

Anyone here got a working Android 4.2 Camera that uses 5 Mega pixels instead of 3?
I've tried lots of mods out there but it doesn't seem to work.
Besides, I wonder why it only is able to use up to 3MP and not 5MP unlike other phones?
mugenbine said:
Anyone here got a working Android 4.2 Camera that uses 5 Mega pixels instead of 3?
I've tried lots of mods out there but it doesn't seem to work.
Besides, I wonder why it only is able to use up to 3MP and not 5MP unlike other phones?
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It takes pictures exactly like it was 5mp not like you can see the different anyways
there is a difference
RoyalYeo said:
It takes pictures exactly like it was 5mp not like you can see the different anyways
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Try zooming in using 4.2 camera .. you wil find that its a bit blurry. Where as if your using cm10's camera its much more clear when you zoom in.try it.
ivanrvf said:
Try zooming in using 4.2 camera .. you wil find that its a bit blurry. Where as if your using cm10's camera its much more clear when you zoom in.try it.
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I second that. The difference comes in when you're viewing it on the computer.
Hence, I was wondering if I could retain the 5MP on the 4.2 Camera because it's blazing fast.
ivanrvf said:
Try zooming in using 4.2 camera .. you wil find that its a bit blurry. Where as if your using cm10's camera its much more clear when you zoom in.try it.
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i dont take pictures with my phone , that what i have a dslr for
RoyalYeo said:
i dont take pictures with my phone , that what i have a dslr for
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Good for you. I don't have one though. I wouldn't say I depend on my camera a lot, but should there be any events, I'll depend on my phone's camera. Too bad that the new camera only takes up to 3MP. I was hoping if someone would fix it. It can easily replace the previous CM10 camera
in any custom rom.
mugenbine said:
Good for you. I don't have one though. I wouldn't say I depend on my camera a lot, but should there be any events, I'll depend on my phone's camera. Too bad that the new camera only takes up to 3MP. I was hoping if someone would fix it. It can easily replace the previous CM10 camera
in any custom rom.
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The camera will be able to take 5mp shot when:
a. someone mods it
b. roms with android 4.2 starts coming for our device.
1ceb0x said:
The camera will be able to take 5mp shot when:
a. someone mods it
b. roms with android 4.2 starts coming for our device.
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Agreed. Since I've no experience in coding and modding, I can only come here to seek help from more professional people.
I wonder if 1ceb0x will give it a go? Since it's available in paranoid android rom, naturally it's good to get it fix and share it with the community.
mugenbine said:
Agreed. Since I've no experience in coding and modding, I can only come here to seek help from more professional people.
I wonder if 1ceb0x will give it a go? Since it's available in paranoid android rom, naturally it's good to get it fix and share it with the community.
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Will have to look into it
1ceb0x said:
Will have to look into it
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Thank you so much. Will look forward to it.:victory:

I found a good camera for CM11 & SlimKat

Camera KK this looks like it was built with CameraNext and has had the best results from any camera app on Fire Phone I have used. Even with flash!
I attached some unaltered shots outdoors and indoors with lights on and off in my server room.
Free has ads and $1.99 to remove them. So try it and let me know any tips you might find.
Still has flash issue in low light. It's going to take more than an app in the store to resolve the issue.
Nice, good find, flash pic quality looks similar to the ones from Snap Camera... I found the post I was thinking about:
mhill1986 said:
Snap Camera:
• Exposure compensation to -2 ev
• ISO manually set to 1600
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And now get that cable management in order! *shudders*
Just kidding... this should be posted in "General", since it's useful information about one of the biggest issues, Magnum_Enforcer to the rescue!
Do I have the power to move it?
distearth said:
Do I have the power to move it?
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No, but I do.
I tried reducing exposure -1 and that did a little but the flash normal was also pretty good. The pic from the op was in a completely dark room so have to see what low light looks like.
distearth said:
I tried reducing exposure -1 and that did a little but the flash normal was also pretty good. The pic from the op was in a completely dark room so have to see what low light looks like.
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Oohhh very nice, that's a very solid result for basically "default settings"! Will download it and take on a "test drive" tomorrow.
Compared to the pics taken with the new Huawei Mate S, why are we even complaining... :laugh:
(...added the quote about the Snap Camera settings in my previous post, SC requires a little more work to yield good results...)
HDR freezes the app... sigh...
... and so will * every other app when using HDR. I don't need it, some people can't live without it (looking at you, russy23 ^^).
Camera KK is a solid alternative to Snap Camera or Camera MX, and easy to use because of the stock Android look & feel.
*almost
Camera Zoom FX
I tried taking HDR pics using Camera Zoom FX and it didn't crash.
I also found a good camera app that works great on the slimcat rom: cymera. Flash works and great filters are integrated. Couldnt find an option for HDR though...
Could someone try Simple Camera, it went free in the amazon app store today. Didn't know if maybe being from the Amz App Store might make a difference in getting a good flash... I'm back on Stock Fire OS right now so I can't try myself...
Thanks,
distearth said:
Could someone try Simple Camera [...] Didn't know if maybe being from the Amz App Store might make a difference in getting a good flash
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Thanks for mentioning (It's free in the US store, in Germany for example, they want 74 cents, hehe)
But sadly, being from the Amzn Store means nothing. A lot of "Devs" (more like "copy paste coder" ^^) publish their apps on multiple portals to make a little more $$$. This app is the exact same version as on Google Play Store.
It's based on OpenCamera, it even creates the "OpenCamera" subfolder in the "DCIM" folder. ^^ Default settings: flash pics are overexposed...
edit: Also tried "Cymera" on the weekend. It's, uhh, very "girly". For people who love filters & gramin' it's a feasible alternative, I'll stick with the "functional" ones, like Camera KK.
Can't you use the camera apk from Fire OS? Or does that require all the Amazon framework, kernel, our HAL stuff?
DePingus said:
Can't you use the camera apk from Fire OS? Or does that require all the Amazon framework, kernel, our HAL stuff?
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Correct, source code for the camera HAL is needed. Highly unlikely that it will be released by Amazon.
Oh wait, we're all getting bootloader unlock codes for Christmas when they put the developer version under our trees.
LOL Camera KK force closes on me. Cymera works though.
Bingo Bronson said:
Thanks for mentioning (It's free in the US store, in Germany for example, they want 74 cents, hehe)
But sadly, being from the Amzn Store means nothing. A lot of "Devs" (more like "copy paste coder" ^^) publish their apps on multiple portals to make a little more $$$. This app is the exact same version as on Google Play Store.
It's based on OpenCamera, it even creates the "OpenCamera" subfolder in the "DCIM" folder. ^^ Default settings: flash pics are overexposed...
edit: Also tried "Cymera" on the weekend. It's, uhh, very "girly". For people who love filters & gramin' it's a feasible alternative, I'll stick with the "functional" ones, like Camera KK.
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How is this compared to snap camera? Anyone tried both?
krackers said:
How is this compared to snap camera? Anyone tried both?
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I bought Snap Camera, it has a good amount of options for people who want to customize their photo settings.
Quality is good, flash pics work too, you can correct the exposure if needed (other apps have this as well, ofc.)
Right now, I'm still using Camera KK (free version), because I just need a simple "shooter", just like the stock android app.
Anyone found a decent camera to take pictures when light is low without using flash? My pictures are always too dark even if I try to change light exposure...
goosele said:
Anyone found a decent camera to take pictures when light is low without using flash? My pictures are always too dark even if I try to change light exposure...
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Camera KK, exposure -1, is the best I got. Tried a bunch.

looking for best camera quality

hi everyone who read this.
i have sony xperia l with LOS 14.1 installed. and i want to get the most out of camera app.
need help to find any camera app or mod which could help to fulfill my dream.
a tried some mods but the camera app always crashs after install.
I believe in xda-gurus
bromserge said:
hi everyone who read this.
i have sony xperia l with LOS 14.1 installed. and i want to get the most out of camera app.
need help to find any camera app or mod which could help to fulfill my dream.
a tried some mods but the camera app always crashs after install.
I believe in xda-gurus
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The LOS camera, i.e. Snapdragon camera, is great, probably better than Sony stock camera.
Alternately, you can try OpenCamera, very good too.
nreuge said:
The LOS camera, i.e. Snapdragon camera, is great, probably better than Sony stock camera.
Alternately, you can try OpenCamera, very good too.
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LOS camera have problems with WB and exposition, Open Camera is better, but the photos was noised.
tried cameramx - much better, but i cant make external-sd saving
bromserge said:
LOS camera have problems with WB and exposition, Open Camera is better, but the photos was noised.
tried cameramx - much better, but i cant make external-sd saving
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I've no such problems with LOS camera on my Z5.
To force external-sd saving, you can use the magisk module Magic Folder Binder
nreuge said:
The LOS camera, i.e. Snapdragon camera, is great, probably better than Sony stock camera.
Alternately, you can try OpenCamera, very good too.
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nreuge said:
I've no such problems with LOS camera on my Z5.
To force external-sd saving, you can use the magisk module Magic Folder Binder
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thanks a lot for your reply!
can LOS14.1 cope with other camera ports? is it worth trying to make camera quality better using port?
you are talking just about camera apps. i'm sorry if something is wrong from me, but i dont know much about it.
and one more sorry for my english..)
bromserge said:
thanks a lot for your reply!
can LOS14.1 cope with other camera ports? is it worth trying to make camera quality better using port?
you are talking just about camera apps. i'm sorry if something is wrong from me, but i dont know much about it.
and one more sorry for my english..)
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There are several HTC camera ports available on XDA, you can try them (anyway always backup first...)
Do note I have an Xperia Z5 so results may vary for you, but I've found best results using the ProShot app, it's worked amazingly on several different phones I've tested so I'd imagine it would work well on a Z1 as well. Definitely worth looking into.
spynathan said:
Do note I have an Xperia Z5 so results may vary for you, but I've found best results using the ProShot app, it's worked amazingly on several different phones I've tested so I'd imagine it would work well on a Z1 as well. Definitely worth looking into.
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Ou.. i will try it now!
I installed proshot. Its very good! Thanks for your reply!
Camera FV-5 all the way
Aphex33 said:
Camera FV-5 all the way
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I have already tried it on my c2105. ProShot is much better for now

Google Camera port with HDR+ and V30

Better use this one port
Probably you all may try and find out how to get best shots
Remember to set HDR+ mote to enhanced
Where's the original thread this came from? I'd like to do some more reading up on it.
CHH2 said:
Where's the original thread this came from? I'd like to do some more reading up on it.
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I installed this version as of yesterday. Not sure if the OP's post is newer but this is a good start on info.
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-hdr-customization-raw-support/
qualitymove13 said:
I installed this version as of yesterday. Not sure if the OP's post is newer but this is a good start on info.
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-hdr-customization-raw-support/
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Ok, I've seen that stuff before. So this is still the same line of that port where we have to dig through menus in hopes of finding the magic combo to make HDR stuff work? I had zero luck with that in a previous version. And did you use the same download link?
CHH2 said:
Ok, I've seen that stuff before. So this is still the same line of that port where we have to dig through menus in hopes of finding the magic combo to make HDR stuff work? I had zero luck with that in a previous version. And did you use the same download link?
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I used the download at the bottom of the link I sent you. Seems to be the same port you mention but to be honest, I havent even played with it yet.
Yeah, I'm definitely going to need to find the original link to this from a reputable source. Just tried clicking into the link in the OP from work and the safeguard software that usually comes up yellow/gold for sites that are not allowed came up red. That's a first for me and enough for me to not download from that site.
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Yeah, I'm definitely going to need to find the original link to this from a reputable source. Just tried clicking into the link in the OP from work and the safeguard software that usually comes up yellow/gold for sites that are not allowed came up red. That's a first for me and enough for me to not download from that site.
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You may fetch it there https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962021903579488245 and then compare bit-by-bit with file uploaded my me, should be identical
Billy Madison said:
You may fetch it there https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962021903579488245 and then compare bit-by-bit with file uploaded my me, should be identical
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I can tell you a side by side won't happen. That's the first time I've ever seen that severe of a warning pop-up for a site before so I won't be going there. I did load from the this link though and it looks like this still requires some set-up to get HDR working on it. It's dark out now so I won't know until later.
I tried the google camera. However, I find GP camera app sometimes adds more noise but does not over expose as much as LG camera. However, in some cases the LG is better...Guess it just depends on the situation. Here are some sames I took in auto mode using the same focus point (touched area to make sure they both focused on same object). of course the ones with the post it GP on them is the Google Camera app. These are in low light to very low light.
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=SVQ0dTNfY2dfSDBObEJKRE9nMEJCc2RkMG9EY3Fn
ya....i have the same opinions. V30 camera app at times produces better photos, where others Pixel 2 Camera does.
Pixel 2 ZERO SHUTTER LAG is no joke though, and i'm not sure if HDR+ is occuring as since if so the HDR+ is done within a split second with no status.
Is this better or the same as Google camera NX 7.1?
I found this link on reddit and a user there has said to download the newest Arnova port. https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
Japultra said:
I found this link on reddit and a user there has said to download the newest Arnova port. https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
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with this version i actually am seeing the HDR+ processing post image capture. There are a lot less options available in this version though.
hachiroku said:
with this version i actually am seeing the HDR+ processing post image capture. There are a lot less options available in this version though.
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Me too. Have to play with it a bit more but it looks like the main banner features are working using the suggested settings.
Japultra said:
I found this link on reddit and a user there has said to download the newest Arnova port. https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
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I'd been looking for a working recent version for awhile. The other ones I could find were either an older version, or the updated version with all the options, but didn't work. Thank you for this! Going to test in a bit. I know it won't be Pixel 2 quality, but if I could match S8/N8 quality, I'd be super happy.
ok...so last night i was doing a bit of testing with Arnova's 5.1.014_v8.1 (Android 7+): same as BSG's v.4.0, but based on the new GCamera 5.1.x, with settings set as listed below. I do have to say...image quality as well as color reproduction is better than with the V30's camera. the difference is slight, but noticeable when you zoom into hard to focus lock area's. color reproduction is also a touch better. one thing to note though was I did run into a few freeze or hick ups with GCMod 5.1. When I'd press the shutter button, it would grey the screen, or do nothing. Would have to press the shutter button 2-5 times sometimes but it eventually would take the photo. Not always but sometimes this would occur.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74290748&postcount=1016
Settings:
Model: Pixel 2XL (or Nexus 6P if you want more detailed images)
Config camera HDR+: Nexus6 HDR+ Auto Zsl (or Nexus6 HDR+ Auto)
HDR+ parameters: Medium (or higher)
To enable the HDR+ UI button: Settings > Advanced > HDR+ control (img)
The rest (video resolution, camera sounds, etc) is up to you.
Warning: You need to restart the app so the new settings are applied.
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I've tested the front cam with the port at the above settings but LG's own camera comes out better every time. Does anyone have a different experience?
hachiroku said:
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These settings are for 1+3 which is on 820 snap
The proper for V30 is Settings:
Model: Pixel 2XL
Config camera HDR+: Pixel + Smartburst
HDR+ parameters: Very High
To enable the HDR+ UI button: Settings > Advanced > HDR+ control (img)
And use that port https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74356238&postcount=7
Droid Life today says the V30 Oreo beta is available to a select group of users in Korea. Naturally they cite "speed improvements" and I'm sure the camera software is lumped into that.
http://social.lge.co.kr/newsroom/lg_v30_os_1102/
I'd have to guess that at some point "too soon" in the V30's Nougat development, the team was forced to say "that's good enough -- ship it" and move on to 8.0 (or 8.1 -- fingers crossed) development. No sense in wasting resources perfecting an already out-of-date OS..
It's unfortunate the timing works out the way it does -- surely this results in some of the critiques the phone has received, and those blemishes can't be easily undone, even if they release a *flawless* Oreo in the next couple of months with a fully optimized camera experience.
As usual, simply having this app installed on my device causes a battery drain. Oh well. It works rather well though.
Sent from my LG-H872 using XDA Labs

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
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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
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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!

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