Exchange module camera A5 2017 by A5 2016 - Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe

As known that the camera of this phone is more bad that the previous version of A5 2016.
Someone have already tested to replace one by one? In my mind, if the chance is one my side, replace the camera module A5 2017 by A5 2016!
Even if it possible, do you think if the official rom will worked with the module?
Ok it is very ambisious but why not
In waiting to read your comments,
Best
Optrolight

Optrolight said:
As known that the camera of this phone is more bad that the previous version of A5 2016.
Someone have already tested to replace one by one? In my mind, if the chance is one my side, replace the camera module A5 2017 by A5 2016!
Even if it possible, do you think if the official rom will worked with the module?
Ok it is very ambisious but why not
In waiting to read your comments,
Best
Optrolight
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Can't believe that the newer camera hardware is worse than the older.
I would not recommend to change the camera module manually, as software should fit to the build in hardware.
Maybe better to save the money for another mobile having a better camera.

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Alright A NEW LG K10 Design in 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsUIsJnQqk4
This 2017 variant comes with built-in Android Nougat 7.0 OS. Unfortunately for us 2016 buyers didn't have this OS.
Watch this video. Come on K10 users of 2016, send some msg. to the official LG page. Tell them that we want the Android Nougat too. I guess it comes with a Vulkan API which is so much good for gaming.
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For me K10 2017 looks worse than K10 2016..
I read somewhere that K10 2016 should get Nougat in February 2017 so we will see is that true
ArcherEmiya said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsUIsJnQqk4
This 2017 variant comes with built-in Android Nougat 7.0 OS. Unfortunately for us 2016 buyers didn't have this OS.
Watch this video. Come on K10 users of 2016, send some msg. to the official LG page. Tell them that we want the Android Nougat too. I guess it comes with a Vulkan API which is so much good for gaming.
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K series (prevously L series) is mid range phones and much variants have mediatek chipsets who doesn't share sources. Point of not sharing is that you must buy new generation phone/chipset to get newest software, so basically mid range phones lasts one year until next generation comes out with newest software (in this case K10 2107) . So there is very small chance of getting Nougat, i would like that but I don't hope too much.
But the specs are the same
ArcherEmiya said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsUIsJnQqk4
This 2017 variant comes with built-in Android Nougat 7.0 OS. Unfortunately for us 2016 buyers didn't have this OS.
Watch this video. Come on K10 users of 2016, send some msg. to the official LG page. Tell them that we want the Android Nougat too. I guess it comes with a Vulkan API which is so much good for gaming.
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We will be getting Nougat for sure! We have almost the same specs has LG K10 2017.
Yeah but he is right, I guess not a 100% since they say that K10 2017 has a GPU of Mali T860 which is capable of handling Vulkan API. While most of 2016 mtk variant has Mali T720 :c too bad so sad.
I need the buttons on the back panel, with the knock on function its the greatest thing ever... but i cant see it on the 2017 versions. it was the only reason i bought LG
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But the specs are the same
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That is the thing, they make new phone more-less with same hardware, but new software. If they make nougat for 2016 version then they will lowered selling of 2017 version.
 @gottlasz
It has unlock button on back but volume are on side.
Knock code should be there that's lg's special sign if know what I mean.
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I need the buttons on the back panel, with the knock on function its the greatest thing ever... but i cant see it on the 2017 versions. it was the only reason i bought LG
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I feel you. Whenever i play music i can easily change the volume within my pocket. Just put it in ur pocket where in u can still press the button
Professor Woland said:
That is the thing, they make new phone more-less with same hardware, but new software. If they make nougat for 2016 version then they will lowered selling of 2017 version.
@gottlasz
It has unlock button on back but volume are on side.
Knock code should be there that's lg's special sign if know what I mean.
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The only reason why I like Nougat are the multi screen and Vulkan API. But 2016 has mali t720 while the 2017 has t860 which is capable of vulkan. Another thing is the metal backpanel of 2017 looks good

Is The Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 Good?

Hello!
I am SnapDrag910 and here to ask a question.
I currently own a 3 year old Samsung S3 Neo. The thing is I'm looking to get the A5 2016, A5 2017 is also available but i dont want it. Got to do the 10th board exams. I really like the Samsung A5 2016. Read the reviews and the Dev support is also good, according to me atleast
Please tell me. Im getting a new phone next week and i can't decide which one to get.
-SnapDrag910
SnapDrag910 said:
Hello!
I am SnapDrag910 and here to ask a question.
I currently own a 3 year old Samsung S3 Neo. The thing is I'm looking to get the A5 2016, A5 2017 is also available but i dont want it. Got to do the 10th board exams. I really like the Samsung A5 2016. Read the reviews and the Dev support is also good, according to me atleast
Please tell me. Im getting a new phone next week and i can't decide which one to get.
-SnapDrag910
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Get the 2017 series.. no contest bro
ponkz said:
Get the 2017 series.. no contest bro
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+1
It's a big difference.
The A5 2016 is a nice phone. I bought one for my mother. It's half decent spec, so I suppose it's gonna come down to cost and your needs.
Ii broke my s7 edge and brought a a3 2016 i preferred tge design. Its noticeable that its slower and lacks ram.. But a good rom amd kernel and its a brilliant phone.. I prefer it to the s7e.

A5 2017: What about the audio?

I want to buy a Galaxy A5 2017. Can anyone confirm if it has a good sound quality? It has a exynos 7880. I know that, normally, Exynos comes with Cirrus Logic, but can't find any info on the web. S7 for example has a Cirrus Logic CS47L91.
Anyone?
well i can't confirm that it has a cirrus logic or not but the sound quality is very very good (i have a peach cloud a5 2017, very satisfied with it).
edit: i found a coparison between the a5,a7 2017 and iphone 7,7 plus, when i scrolled down to the audio section, both iphone 7,7 plus have a cirrus logic 338S00105 but a5,a7 have none.
wtwota94 said:
well i can't confirm that it has a cirrus logic or not but the sound quality is very very good (i have a peach cloud a5 2017, very satisfied with it).
edit: i found a coparison between the a5,a7 2017 and iphone 7,7 plus, when i scrolled down to the audio section, both iphone 7,7 plus have a cirrus logic 338S00105 but a5,a7 have none.
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Maybe it's because no one knows what is inside. Maybe it has a Cirrus Logic DAC but no one confirmed yet.
So, you said the sound is good, but are you talking about the speaker or the headphone jack?
Slazyel said:
Maybe it's because no one knows what is inside. Maybe it has a Cirrus Logic DAC but no one confirmed yet.
So, you said the sound is good, but are you talking about the speaker or the headphone jack?
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both are great, but the headphone could use some adjustment here and there.
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both are great, but the headphone could use some adjustment here and there.
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Oh, i wanted the headphone jack to be as good as the S7 one, or maybe next to it. If you have the chance, could you please compare the two?
Slazyel said:
Oh, i wanted the headphone jack to be as good as the S7 one, or maybe next to it. If you have the chance, could you please compare the two?
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i have had the s7 edge for quite some time, from a scale of 1 to 10 i'd say the s7 edge gets 9 and the a 5 2017 gets 7.
if you do get the a5 2017 i recommend you to change the erabud type to something more premium like the s7's erabud.
wtwota94 said:
i have had the s7 edge for quite some time, from a scale of 1 to 10 i'd say the s7 edge gets 9 and the a 5 2017 gets 7.
if you do get the a5 2017 i recommend you to change the erabud type to something more premium like the s7's erabud.
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That's because i have a good pair or earbuds (1more triple driver) that i want a good sound quality coming from the phone. I hope that the a5 2017 can achieve that 9 with good earbuds.
Slazyel said:
That's because i have a good pair or earbuds (1more triple driver) that i want a good sound quality coming from the phone. I hope that the a5 2017 can achieve that 9 with good earbuds.
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if you want my advice, the a5 2017 can't stand a chance compared to the s7.
but that doesn't mean it's total garbage, it has it's own pros and cons and belive me when i tell you that the pros are far more than the cons.
as a s7 edge user moved to a5 2017, i don't regret it, not once.
especially in the a5 2017 price tag
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Slazyel said:
I want to buy a Galaxy A5 2017. Can anyone confirm if it has a good sound quality? It has a exynos 7880. I know that, normally, Exynos comes with Cirrus Logic, but can't find any info on the web. S7 for example has a Cirrus Logic CS47L91.
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wtwota94 said:
if you want my advice, the a5 2017 can't stand a chance compared to the s7.
but that doesn't mean it's total garbage, it has it's own pros and cons and belive me when i tell you that the pros are far more than the cons.
as a s7 edge user moved to a5 2017, i don't regret it, not once.
especially in the a5 2017 price tag
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Well, i think i will give it a chance. If i dont like it i will wait for a s7 sale and buy it. Thanks for your help.
If anyone knows what's the Audio Chip inside the A5 2017, please share with us. Thanks.
Slazyel said:
Well, i think i will give it a chance. If i dont like it i will wait for a s7 sale and buy it. Thanks for your help.
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Hello Slazyel,
I'm thinking about buying A5 2017 or S7 and come across your post.
Being previously a HTC and Sony phones user, I'm a bit concern about the audio quality in Samsung phone.
How's your experienve with the A5 2017 so far, in terms of audio quality and also battery?
Do you think it is better to buy A5 2017 rather than S7 then?
Thanks!
bajoe said:
Hello Slazyel,
I'm thinking about buying A5 2017 or S7 and come across your post.
Being previously a HTC and Sony phones user, I'm a bit concern about the audio quality in Samsung phone.
How's your experienve with the A5 2017 so far, in terms of audio quality and also battery?
Do you think it is better to buy A5 2017 rather than S7 then?
Thanks!
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Hi Bajoe,
The audio was okay but i was looking for something better and went to the S7 Edge. The edge sound is really good and better. Not perfect like phones that use the ESS Sabre DACs but still good enough with it's Cirrus Logic DAC. I still don't know if the A5 2017 has any DAC.
Slazyel said:
Hi Bajoe,
The audio was okay but i was looking for something better and went to the S7 Edge. The edge sound is really good and better. Not perfect like phones that use the ESS Sabre DACs but still good enough with it's Cirrus Logic DAC. I still don't know if the A5 2017 has any DAC.
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Ah ok. So I guess S7 will be (roughly) the same with S7 Edge then?
bajoe said:
Ah ok. So I guess S7 will be (roughly) the same with S7 Edge then?
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In my experience, yes. They both have the same Cirrus Logic DAC.

Gcam HDR+ on the S9?

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+?
murtaza02 said:
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.
Nymenon said:
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.
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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"

october 2020 patch OTA

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.
dj_ooms said:
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.

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