Since everyone on the huge OnePlus 3 thread gets tetchy if you raise queries about other phones, I decided to start a discussion thread. What have your experiences with these mods been, and which variations work best for you?
Personally, I've opted for the recent Google Camera Pixel Mods by @Arnova8G2 as they seem to give the best all-round functionality on this phone. I can switch between the various mods and configs without a hitch, and portrait mode works a charm. I find that the main Arnova mod (GCMod5) doesn't seem to work well on this phone in Portrait mode, either failing to take a pic without HDR + or giving greenish selfies with HDR+ active; his Pixel Mod, on the other hand, works perfectly.
Google Camera Pixel Mod links: Original version (more options in advanced); v1 (improved video stabilisation).
Recommendation: If you want detailed main and selfie cam pictures, set the model config to "Nexus 5x" instead of "Nexus 6P"; I was dissatisfied with the selfies on the latter config, but after reading this by B-S-G, I switched and all was well. The main camera config, as with the actual Nexus phones, is exactly the same.
UPDATE (11/2/20):
Recommended cams:
Oreo: MGC_5.1.018_tolyan009_v1.4.1-test6.apk
Pie: MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2e+.apk (no libs)/(w/libs)/(dark menu w/libs)
10: MGC_7.2.014_Parrot043-v3.apk ; MGC_6.1.021_mi6 edition _v7.7a (6.1 interface, plenty of libs, XML compatibility).
How to get real 60fps recording ? I check my video still 30fps but in gcam setting i set at 60fps. Sorry for bad english
rendygutre said:
How to get real 60fps recording ? I check my video still 30fps but in gcam setting i set at 60fps. Sorry for bad english
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Yeah same thing on ZUK Z2 Pro with same gcam mod, all of them ... No matter that Camera2API is there ... Just not working ... Period ...
Изпратено от моят Z2 Pro с помощта на Tapatalk
at least 120 fps 720p with sound is working on latest CosmicOS, also HEVC.
But no 60fps
Ger$$on said:
at least 120 fps 720p with sound is working on latest CosmicOS, also HEVC.
But no 60fps
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Has anyone tried to rename in built.prop the line "Z2 Pro" with "Z2121" and checked after restarting if problem still occurs?
ikram.senguen said:
Has anyone tried to rename in built.prop the line "Z2 Pro" with "Z2121" and checked after restarting if problem still occurs?
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I tried and the max recording fps still 30 - I think is something related to the camera driver. The dev of the ROM's need to fix it
Edit:
New Cam Mod Released by @Arnova8G2
2018/01/22 – GoogleCamera-PixelMod
ChangeLog :
Fix green picture in front HDR+ for Moto Z
Add toggle "Improve photos in low light"
Setting of the parameter menu
Add About by respect of the developers
Other code for the HDR+ of the front camera (OP3/OP3T/OP5/OP5T)
Version tested on MI5 Android 8.1, This version replaces the original version of google and BSG.
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I tried on my device with Cosmic OS from 20/01 and everything works except for the portrait mode on front cam where the shots have some greenish effect.
Please @Arnova8G2 can you fix this? Thanks!
Download:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DyVUSAFULlZYA8JQu959wL7Glwao_6Tr
This "Pixel2Mod" doesn't work as well for this phone as the "PixelMod". Greenish front HDR+, followed by crashes; plus, all the model/HDR+ configuration options are gone.
@Arnova8G2, if you could add a toggle to fix the greenish/pinkish tint on the back camera's "HDR+ on" mode, and perhaps stick in your "improve photos in low light" toggle, the original "PixelMod" would be the best GCam mod for this phone, hands down.
2018/01/23 – GCMod5 based on Mod By B-S-G
ChangeLog :
Fix green picture in front Portrait mode for Moto Z (griffin), Z2 Plus (z2_plus), Z2 Pro (z2_row)
Add toggle "Improve photos in low light"
Setting of the parameter menu
Add About by respect of the developers
Yet another code for the HDR+ of the front camera (OP3/OP3T/OP5/OP5T)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FUjL8q4yukbXF97TuxXs0Q7jvBZNCoNo
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New release of GMod5
Tried on my Z2 Pro and the front camera still producing green pictures in portrait mode.
Using Cosmic OS 8.1.0
@Arnova8G2
jhobc said:
2018/01/23 – GCMod5 based on Mod By B-S-G
ChangeLog :
Fix green picture in front Portrait mode for Moto Z (griffin), Z2 Plus (z2_plus), Z2 Pro (z2_row)
Add toggle "Improve photos in low light"
Setting of the parameter menu
Add About by respect of the developers
Yet another code for the HDR+ of the front camera (OP3/OP3T/OP5/OP5T)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FUjL8q4yukbXF97TuxXs0Q7jvBZNCoNo
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New release of GMod5
Tried on my Z2 Pro and the front camera still producing green pictures in portrait mode.
Using Cosmic OS 8.1.0
@Arnova8G2
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Yeah, this version also falls short next to "PixelMod".
Sent from my Z2 Pro using Tapatalk
MRDA1981 said:
Yeah, this version also falls short next to "PixelMod".
Sent from my Z2 Pro using Tapatalk
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This version is for nougat users, The next version of Pixel2Mod will be fixed for your device.
Arnova8G2 said:
This version is for nougat users, The next version of Pixel2Mod will be fixed for your device.
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Will it have the model and HDR+ config options restored?
Sent from my Z2 Pro using Tapatalk
jhobc said:
2018/01/23 – GCMod5 based on Mod By B-S-G
ChangeLog :
Fix green picture in front Portrait mode for Moto Z (griffin), Z2 Plus (z2_plus), Z2 Pro (z2_row)
Add toggle "Improve photos in low light"
Setting of the parameter menu
Add About by respect of the developers
Yet another code for the HDR+ of the front camera (OP3/OP3T/OP5/OP5T)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FUjL8q4yukbXF97TuxXs0Q7jvBZNCoNo
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New release of GMod5
Tried on my Z2 Pro and the front camera still producing green pictures in portrait mode.
Using Cosmic OS 8.1.0
@Arnova8G2
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Everything working except for still greenish effect on front camera portrait mode, and no hdr+ on front camera.
I suggest you guys to do a clear cache/data on every install.
may I ask in which ROMs Google Camera works properly ?
I know that it works on AEX 5.1 but that ROM seems to be buggy for me , I did not like it. I use RR v5.8.3 for a long time since it is very stable and battery life is good but I tried to install Google Camera in that ROM , no luck..
Does any of the Nougat ROMs for Zuk Z2 Pro supports camera2api ? anyone knows?
bigorbi said:
may I ask in which ROMs Google Camera works properly ?
I know that it works on AEX 5.1 but that ROM seems to be buggy for me , I did not like it. I use RR v5.8.3 for a long time since it is very stable and battery life is good but I tried to install Google Camera in that ROM , no luck..
Does any of the Nougat ROMs for Zuk Z2 Pro supports camera2api ? anyone knows?
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I don't think any Nougat ROM for this phone supports Camera2API. It was kinda a big deal when it was annouced for AEX 5.1. What version of 5.1 was "buggy" for you? The latest official version has issues, but the New Year's Eve beta works great.
MRDA1981 said:
I don't think any Nougat ROM for this phone supports Camera2API. It was kinda a big deal when it was annouced for AEX 5.1. What version of 5.1 was "buggy" for you? The latest official version has issues, but the New Year's Eve beta works great.
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The last version works really slow for me.. for example double tab to wake feature works with 1-2 seconds delay. Same as pressing power button to wake device up works with delay.. Wifi toggle also same.. I mean in general feeling ROM was quite slow compared to RR Nougat ROM. I saw your post about new year's eve version in another topic , I downloaded it and tried to install but somehow same gapps which was working in latest version did not work in new year's eve version.. Can you tell me which gapps (with release date of gapps) did you flash exactly?
Last 2 days I keep switching between ROMs to check which one is most stable.. I should say that definitely Stock ROM with Android 8 is the fastest and most stable one. But it is very frustrating that you can not use Google Camera in that ROM , such an annoyance.. howcome ZUI developers did not include camera2api in Oreo version , i could not understand
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Can you tell me which gapps (with release date of gapps) did you flash exactly?
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I use the nano version of this: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=237585
MRDA1981 said:
I use the nano version of this: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=237585
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Thanks a lot! I will give it a try today
New version released!
2018/01/26 – GCMod5 based on Mod By B-S-G
ChangeLog :
Fix "Improve photos in low light"
Adding ISO mode and manual focus by @defcomg at the user's request
Removing all codes for HDR+ from the front camera
Version stable
Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19NUcgVKra5Dy_GOLJbxcM1I00NJdLLZ5/view
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Tried with AEX 5.1 and the front cam crashes on portrait mode (Zuk Z2 Pro)
Logcat attached
@Arnova8G2
jhobc said:
New version released!
2018/01/26 – GCMod5 based on Mod By B-S-G
ChangeLog :
Fix "Improve photos in low light"
Adding ISO mode and manual focus by @defcomg at the user's request
Removing all codes for HDR+ from the front camera
Version stable
Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19NUcgVKra5Dy_GOLJbxcM1I00NJdLLZ5/view
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Tried with AEX 5.1 and the front cam crashes on portrait mode (Zuk Z2 Pro)
Logcat attached
@Arnova8G2
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For your device use Pixel2Mod, this version is mostly for OnePlus devices
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For your device use Pixel2Mod, this version is mostly for OnePlus devices
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I use your version 1.7 beta 2 and work great with aex 8.1 and z2row
Hi, my Redmi Note 5 is arriving and I want to know if I install Ressurrection Remix OS the Gcam app will have the same image quality as if I install it on Miui?
In my opinion it's even better, since you can adjust a lot in the modified versions of the gcam (look out of Arnova and saneklic.)
You can bump up the image quality by quite a bit (also in low light conditions, images can get better). Additionally you have some nice mods (like photosphere, different modis of panorama) which the others don't have. In my opinion the mi camera performs as good or worse than the gcam.
The portrait effect with the blured background can be achieved perfectly by 1 lens again, so no need to use the mi camera for that effect (since lineage snap & gcam use 1 lense only). So there is no need to use miui camera for that one.
Don't forget to activate camera2api (persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1) in the build.prop and you are good2go I hope it helped!
Edit: if you want to use the miui camera anyway, there is a thread where you can flash the .zip file and have it anyway!
I think he means that he would like to know if the gcam performs the same on Miui as on aosp Rom. In the end, is the gcam so good on Miui as the same gcam app on aosp?
Personally I think yes, because they both used camera2api, but I didn't test it.
hi i just got a nx5 which is working fine
any google camera mod available for oreo with night sight?
another thing,
are pie builds good enough for old batteries ?
i mean how is the battery backup compared to stock oreo.
suggest any
thanks
No, it's a feature of pixel 3 camera and there isn't a pixel 3 camera mod working on oreo.
I think the best camera available for nexus 5x in terms of features and image quality is Arnova (pixel 2 mod), you can download it from here . Try the red links. If your nexus has 2gb of ram you may have some camera issue with latest versions.
About the Pie roms I noticed an increment in battery drain, but the real problem is in performance. if your nexus has 2gb of ram you should better to stay on oreo, if you have a modded motherboard with 4gb of ram you can try to use Pie.
Yes there are Android Oreo mods for NightSight out there. Dig a little harder I don't have a link with me but it does exist.
Just to leave the information here, I use arnova's Gcam5 mod on my N5X with latest lineageOS 15.1 and in contrast to the stock Gcam APK (even same version number!) it's working beautifully, no force closes, HDR is functioning - so definitely an improvement!
JULY UPDATE
Hello G40/G60 users
This post is dedicated to you
If you are confused and a noobie into gcam world then go with "GCAM FOR NEWCOMERS"
GCAMs FOR NEWCOMERS1) Gcam 7.3 Unryx05 v2.1 Wichaya v3.1
All cameras working very well
Configs/XML:here
2) MGC 8.2 Parrot043 v6
No XML/Configs required
Ultrawide camera doesn't work
Almost everything works
Click here for "Best Settings For Parrot043"
3)GREATNESS 8.2
All cameras working
You might face PURPLE TINT issue in LOW LIGHT
Configs/XML Files for Greatness 8.2
Configs !)
(saturated + HDR) :
For saturated colors and aggressive Dynamic range
Configs 2)
(Natural):
For natural colors and true to life dynamic range
Cant load XML/configs file?
Click [here] to fix
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GCAM WITH BEST QUALITY IMAGES
(But unstable)
1) CAMSTELLAR Greatness V4
All Cameras working
BEST QUALITY FOR NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY AND NORMAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Very sharp and good quality output as compared to other GCAMs
Only for Photography
Configs/XML files for Camstellar V4
Configs 1)
For normal photography
Configs 2)
For ONLY Long Exposure Astrophotography
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STABLE GCAM FOR MOTO G60/40 FUSION
1) Gcam 7.3 Unryx05 v2.1 Wichaya v3.1
All cameras working very well
Configs/XML:here
2)NIKITA 7.4 V2.0
All Cameras working
Best gcam for long exposure astrophotography
disclaimer: CONTRASTY PHOTOS
Configs/XML here
2) MGC 8.2 Parrot043 v6
No XML/Configs required
Ultrawide camera doesn't work
Almost everything works
Click here for "Best Settings For Parrot043"
3)GREATNESS 8.2
Configs/XML
All cameras working
You might face PURPLE TINT issue in LOW LIGHT
Configs/XML Files for Greatness 8.2
Configs !)
(saturated + HDR) :
For saturated colors and aggressive Dynamic range
Configs 2)
(Natural):
For natural colors and true to life dynamic range
Cant load XML/configs file?
Click [here] to fix
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GOOGLE DRIVE LINK FOR ALL GCAMS FOR MOTO G60/40
link: Moto G60
link: Moto G40 Fusion
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SOME OTHER GCAMS1) URNYX 7.3
All lenses working
2) SANITY POCO SV v10.6.2b
Stable
For videography with EIS up to 4k
All lenses working
3) Tr camera ( For pro mode in gcam)
Stable
All lenses working
[email protected] video in Ultrawide supported
Pro mode in Gcam supported
4)BSG MGC 8.1
stable
average quality
All lenses working
This gcam does have preinstalled libs
libs(libraries) just changes post-processing ex: saturation, noise, etc
you can choose between any of the 4 libraries, as per your taste
by default, the google libs are selected, which produce true to life colors
if you want a taste of saturation or vibrancy in your photos choose any of the 3
REFER IMAGE 1
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SOURCE: XDA AND CELSOAEZVADO
ALL THANKS TO THE DEVELOPERS
THANK YOU
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Hello Moto G40
Being a moto g40 user, I know stock camera photography sucks
I am testing different GCAM MODS for moto g40 for over a week
I have found some of the best gcams working for the device currently
It's surprising that all the features gcam are working in moto g40 considering t it launched just a month ago
enough talking
the gcams are listed below
1) NIKITA'S 7.4. v2.0 ( for normal use )
although there is 8.1 version available ,7.4 v2.0 is very stable comparatively
link to download https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1497/
install any of the 4 gcam
I have installed 7.4 v2.0 eng
configs 'not available for now
what's working? (almost everything)
-PRIMARY 64 MP CAMERA - HDR +enhanced, PORTRAIT MODE, NIGHT SIGHT, ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO 1080P 30/60 FPS, 4K 30 fps
slow mo at 1/4x and 1/8 x works very well with autofocus unlike stock cam and other gcam
-ULTRAWIDE 8MP HDR +enhanced, NIGHT SIGHT, ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY (vidoes not working)
NOTE;you have to tweak some settings before using
2) MGC 8.1.101 A9 GVw
https://1-dontsharethislink.celsoazevedo.com/file/filesc/MGC_8.1.101_A9_GVw_snap.apk
everything id working
just like nikita 7.4
for normal photography
not for Videography
3) SANITY poco Sv10.6.2b
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/PocoSv10.6.2b
configs 'not available' for now
Main highlighting feature : VIDEOGRAPHY
MAIN 64 mp: 1080p 30/60, 4k 30 All with aEIS
ULYTRAWIDE 8mp: 1080p30, 4k 30 all with EIS
and everything else is working except slow mo
NOTES: many tweaks needed before using
4) CamStellar_Greatness.Build_4
Main highlighting feature
BEST FOR NIGHT SIGHT AND ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY with ultrawide and main camera
night sight portraits also work
BUGS: vidoes not wokring ,
NOTE: tons of settings and tweaks needed before use
At first you might get dark images
then you need to change dozen of settings
5) trCamera_Xmas_Release
https://1-dontsharethislink.celsoazevedo.com/file/filesc/trCamera_Xmas_Release-User_X_Libs.apk
Main highlighting feature: for pro users who want to use pro mode and advanced feature in gcam
again many tweaks needed before use
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Thanks a lot man.
ERAAF said:
Hello Moto G40
Being a moto g40 user, I know stock camera photography sucks
I am testing different GCAM MODS for moto g40 for over a week
I have found some of the best gcams working for the device currently
It's surprising that all the features gcam are working in moto g40 considering t it launched just a month ago
enough talking
the gcams are listed below
1) NIKITA'S 7.4. v2.0 ( for normal use )
although there is 8.1 version available ,7.4 v2.0 is very stable comparatively
link to download https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1497/
install any of the 4 gcam
I have installed 7.4 v2.0 eng
configs 'not available for now
what's working? (almost everything)
-PRIMARY 64 MP CAMERA - HDR +enhanced, PORTRAIT MODE, NIGHT SIGHT, ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO 1080P 30/60 FPS, 4K 30 fps
slow mo at 1/4x and 1/8 x works very well with autofocus unlike stock cam and other gcam
-ULTRAWIDE 8MP HDR +enhanced, NIGHT SIGHT, ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY (vidoes not working)
NOTE;you have to tweak some settings before using
2) MGC 8.1.101 A9 GVw
https://1-dontsharethislink.celsoazevedo.com/file/filesc/MGC_8.1.101_A9_GVw_snap.apk
everything id working
just like nikita 7.4
for normal photography
not for Videography
3) SANITY poco Sv10.6.2b
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/PocoSv10.6.2b
configs 'not available' for now
Main highlighting feature : VIDEOGRAPHY
MAIN 64 mp: 1080p 30/60, 4k 30 All with aEIS
ULYTRAWIDE 8mp: 1080p30, 4k 30 all with EIS
and everything else is working except slow mo
NOTES: many tweaks needed before using
4) CamStellar_Greatness.Build_4
Main highlighting feature
BEST FOR NIGHT SIGHT AND ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY with ultrawide and main camera
night sight portraits also work
BUGS: vidoes not wokring ,
NOTE: tons of settings and tweaks needed before use
At first you might get dark images
then you need to change dozen of settings
5) trCamera_Xmas_Release
https://1-dontsharethislink.celsoazevedo.com/file/filesc/trCamera_Xmas_Release-User_X_Libs.apk
Main highlighting feature: for pro users who want to use pro mode and advanced feature in gcam
again many tweaks needed before use
join the telegram groups of moto g40 fusion
https://t.me/MotoG60
Moto g40/60 GCAM
This group is created specifically for motog40 gcam and customisation Which might work for g60 as well As they share almost same specifications except 108 mp main camera shooter Owner is not a developer Just another motog40fusion user
t.me
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Can you please mention the setting tweaks you have done for the NIKITA 7.4 one
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Can you please mention the setting tweaks you have done for the NIKITA 7.4 one
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i will make a dedicated video regarding that in future
currently, a tutorial video is out on youtube for MGC 8.1
ERAAF said:
i will make a dedicated video regarding that in future
currently, a tutorial video is out on youtube for MGC 8.1
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Link?
navinsingh said:
Link?
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Do you know how to make the Nikita pictures less "saturated"? Also the BSG link is down sadly
Why can't I download the camera and configure the xml to capture the starry sky? It can't compare with my previous pixel4 at all. It's too much. . . . . low . I am using a g60
xindefenggan said:
Why can't I download the camera and configure the xml to capture the starry sky? It can't compare with my previous pixel4 at all. It's too much. . . . . low . I am using a g60
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Oh yes, it is currently aosp13 system
I've used some version of GCAM for a while now i found worked with all three cameras decently enough but i got to it trough trial and error and now that i am flashing a newer ROM i would like to upgrade GCAM too anyways.
So what do you guys use and/or recommend?
It doesnt have to be GCAM specifically but its the only one i found to have enough features while remaining simple.
I would have loved to use Simple Camera or the GrapheneOS Camera but i paid for all three cameras imma use all three lol.
I think I could also configure any GCAM version to work with this phone but i am not sure its possible or how to.
Love yall
Here is GCam thread for this phone.
GCam for the Moto G30
Google Camera Port Moto G30 A thread to discuss the Google Camera port on this device (Moto G30). According to reports on Telegram and Reddit, GCam 7 from Wichaya and Nikita works (any apk should work): -...
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