[DEV][Thinktank]Porting 4K & Timeshift video from Z2 to other Xperia devices

Warning: This is currently only working on Xperia Z1 & Z1 Compact. This patch won't work on Xperia Z series and older devices.

Latest version: 1.3
Download latest version: Here

Credits to @shem2409 for the video tutorial
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53314821&postcount=1

shem2409 said:

Root Xperia Z1: http://youtu.be/zscUImoPLpM

Deodex Xperia Z1 by flashing this in recovery:
https://mega.co.nz/#!WgwRDQDa!UlO0Vx3FEHODmB8dUgmf_24cHpQ-6O6_zf5zhGpfktI

Necessary downloads:
1) Deodexing downloads (above)
2) 120fps + 4K MOD: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2786475&stc=1&d=1402194839
3) Serajr Xperia Xposed (KK): http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.serajr.xperia.xposed.kk
4) Xposed framework: http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer


Sample Timeshift Video (recorded with Xperia Z2)

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Changelog

UPDATE v1.3:

• Fix duplicate entries of 4k & Timeshift Video in camera add on selector box

UPDATE v1.2:

• Fix Timeshift Burst compatibility

UPDATE v1.1:

• Fixed force close error in Timeshift Video menu
• Proper version naming of flashable zip

UPDATE(06-06-2014):

• Temporarily disabled steadyshot in 4k video app.
• Moved launcher icons from app drawer to Xperia Camera addons box
• Updated libs to fix some low level errors in logcat
• Replaced dependency libs with new Z2 firmware libs

How to install:

1. Make sure that your phone is rooted, no other camera mods & deodexed.
2. If you haven't yet... Apply superusermod either by modifying your system files or using xposed framework.
3. Install zip file using recovery.
4. Done.

UPDATE(06-05-2014): Everything working now(except steadyshot in 4k) thanks to @lagalaga
Edit: I reuploaded a new zip file that contains the SuperVideoCamera apk.



Also please take note that my patch is only tested on a Xperia Z1 Compact kitkat firmware. I haven't tested it on a Xperia Z1 yet so feedback from you guys would be appreciated. So I can publish the 60fps version if it works on majority of the users here. If it's not working please upload a stock version of the libs matching those on the patch so I could create a different one for you guys.

And as for the Xperia Z carefully try the patch first and if it's not working I need a clean stock system dump so I can have a look at if I can port it on your devices.

I've seen dozens of threads about 4K recording and Timeshift video. None of them work. Let's keep all relevant DEVELOPMENT info here. It will be way easier for real developers and other people that could share some useful info or their attempts to get 4K & 120 FPS recording on other device than the Z2.

If you can contribute, please do it here instead of your own threads. Working alone is much harder. Let's work together on this, so we could finally get it to work. That's what XDA is all about.

Please don't spam this thread. I've made it to ACTUALLY get this finally working.

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If you want to discuss about it or ask some questions about it then do it here in the link below and keep this thread clean:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2768422

FAQ:

Is this going to work on my xxx?
For now it's only compatible with Z1 and Z1c on 4.4. We're working on fixing all of the bugs and then we'll try to bring it to more devices. Z Ultra will propably be the next device that will get this mod ported as it also boasts S800 chip.

Does it work on CM11?
You tell us, it's really fresh!

How do I install it?
1. Root your phone
2. Make a nandroid backup in a recovery, just in case something goes wrong.
3. Install xposed framework
4. Install Serajr's modulemodule
5. Enable Serjar's module after installing it.
6. Reboot.
7. Flash the latest zip from this post
8. Enjoy!

Why do I need Serajr's "Xperia Xposed (KK)" Module?
Serajr's module contains the so-called "SuperUser mod". Please be aware that this is different from the SuperUser root management app. So, what does this mean?

The .apks contained in this mod have a different signature from the original .apk files. This prevents them from using the extended camera functions added by Sony. Serajr's "Xperia Xposed" mod disables this signature verification. If you do not want to install the Xposed framework or Serajr's module, you can also disable signature verification by patching the services.jar. Please see DavidMKD's instructions here.

I keep getting "Camera not available" errors in 4k or Timeshift Video
You probably do not have SuperUser mod installed properly. If you are using Serajr's Xposed module, you need to make sure that the Xposed framework is installed properly. Just launch the Xposed app, click on the first menu it and make sure app_process and XposedBridge.jar are installed and highlighted in green. If it still does not work, make sure that Serajr's module is in fact activated. Yes, you need to activate a module after downloading it. This also requires a reboot after activating the module.

My camera freezes when I record in 4k
You probably have SteadyShot enabled. This is currently not supported. It's also a good idea to make sure you've flashed the latest version of this mod. The Steadyshot menu item is disabled in the APK, but sometimes the setting is already activated in the app's database. You need to go to app settings and clear data for the following apps (thanks @jasonx20ac):

Cameracommon
Cameras
Camera extensions
Camera
Video

Video is too dark in Timeshift Video/120fps

olokos said:

Try blinking 120 times per second. I bet you won't see anything anything even if you blink 10 times per second.. That's pretty much it with the camera.

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This is a hardware limitation, nothing we can do.

How do I uninstall your mod
You revert back to the backup you made just before you installed our mod. You did get a nandroid, right?[/QUOTE]

xxx doesn't work, help/other random questions and stuff
Don't post about it in this thread!!!
If you want to discuss about it or ask some questions about it then do it here in the link below and keep this thread clean! :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2768422

What else needs to be done?
For this moment only steadyshot doesn't work on 4k recording.
Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll add them to the FAQ.

Will this work on Z Ultra/Z/T/V etc?
For now we will work on the Steadyshot and Z Ultra. Anything else that is not a sony device and is running older SoC than Snapdragon 800 won't be able to do 4k videos due to hardware limitations. 120fps MIGHT be possible on other devices than the S800 family, but first we'll have to deal with steadyshot or Z Ultra port. For now this is only working for Z1/Z1c.

Hi guys! Want a major easter egg in the patch?

Do the following...

1. From your homescreen open settings->Apps->All tab
2. Look for the app Camera and select it
3. Clear data
4. Open Camera app
5. Select manual mode
6. Switch to video mode
7. Open settings app and notice the difference
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Download it from here
Discuss/talk about it here.
Thanks to me, @lagalaga and @Riyal .