[GCam] Camera PX for Google Pixel 1 / 2 / 3 / 3a / 4
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I recently got a pixel 5 and am utterly disgusted with the Camera quailty. The details on everything are smudged compared to my old pixel 3a, which accidentally broke.
I decided to get a new 3a, hook it up with graphene (android 12), and put the cstark gcam mod - I seem to remember this is the mod I had on that gave me such beautiful pics.
One thing I believe helped was the Non-ZSL framecount being put to 30. For some reason, now choosing anything above 15 causes the camera to hold on 'taking picture' (doesn't crash). I am pretty sure I set it to 30 on my old 3a. Any idea what caused this?
PS lots of pepople say their pixel 2 and 3 produce superior pictures after working with theri pixel 5 and 6. Looking at the results from a pixel 5, I have to agree
I decided to get a new 3a, hook it up with graphene (android 12), and put the cstark gcam mod - I seem to remember this is the mod I had on that gave me such beautiful pics.
One thing I believe helped was the Non-ZSL framecount being put to 30. For some reason, now choosing anything above 15 causes the camera to hold on 'taking picture' (doesn't crash). I am pretty sure I set it to 30 on my old 3a. Any idea what caused this?
PS lots of pepople say their pixel 2 and 3 produce superior pictures after working with theri pixel 5 and 6. Looking at the results from a pixel 5, I have to agree
This. I also got a Pixel 5 when my Pixel 3 broke, and the details in pictures are just non existent. Try taking a picture of anything with small text on it and it's just horrible.
I compared it to the Pixel 4A and the difference is night and day.
Resetting the camera app on the Pixel 5 to v.8.3.252 made things a little bit sharper, but not much.
I had a look at the RAW files and the difference is also noticeable there. I can't understand how Google can screw things up like this.
The BSG mod is usually a good bet:
[App] Mod Google Camera by B-S-G
Mod Google Camera by @B-S-G The latest version by B-S-G This post is about the mods created by @B-S-G. Here you will find instructions on how to use this port and how to configure it properly for yourself. Telegram public group BSG...
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152PXv3.0
PXv3.0_GoogleCamera_7.2.010.apk
Mirror: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-cstark27/
As tested on a Pixel 2 (but mods were applied in a universal manner):
* Enable Astro mode for Pixel 1 & 2 (instructions (thanks @ins0mniac): https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=80678229&postcount=1507)
* Enable Focus options in Night Sight (along with "infinity" - may be same as far)
* Modded lib for Learned Depth in Portrait Mode (Pixel 2)
* Enable Super Res Zoom while zoomed or in Night Sight (no zoom required) - this is like Pixel 3 stock
* Enable auto timer (photobooth), it's in the selfie camera in the Timer options
* Enable synthetic fill flash for Pixel 2 and enable SFF in Camera mode for 3a
More advanced options/features to come later, please don't ask about them...For now it's a quick mod for those who want an "upgraded stock"-like app for their Pixel 1 or 2.137PXv4.0
Attention Pixel 2 users (and maybe Pixel 1, 3, 3a): it has been discovered that the Super Res Zoom Always On toggle that is enabled by default can cause undesirable effects in shadows and high contrast areas. It is advised to disable this option until an adjustment comes with a newer APK to separate the (2) included functions.
Hello guys. So this one is a bit exciting because @back.rider555, @johngalt1, and I were able to collaborate on this and deliver a mod with almost all previous features, some new ones, and as much support as we could muster and test for.
- Requirements:
- OS: Android 9 or 10
- Device: Google Pixel series (some other devices may work, but are not supported in the traditional sense - please do not post in this thread about non Pixel devices)
- Download: PXv4.0_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk
- Bug report template: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79951569&postcount=3
Astrophotography instructions: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=80678229&postcount=1507
Changelog: Initial release based off Google Camera 7.2.014. Supported features are shown in the image below. "Default" means your stock app already has this feature; "Y"/"OK" means this was added to the listed device; "N/A"/"Disabled" means the feature could not be enabled for the listed device, either because of unsolved crashes, missing hardware, or messing up a fundamental function.
An extra shout out to marcello for the initial Lib Patcher, further implemented and tweaked by johngalt1, and Urnyx05 for some Android 9 fixes.
Some notable features:
Hold the camera switch icon for quick access to settings.
Lib Patcher: this can be used to modify certain parameters like sharpness and noise removal amount. The settings here will depend on what you like, there is no "best" setting. Please read the info in "Learn More" within the app under the enable button.
The max exposure setting can be adjusted but does not mean it will always choose this shutter speed. GCam will automatically detect certain parameters and choose the most optimal shutter speed. A stock Pixel 1 supports up to 2s, Pixel 2 up to 4s, Pixel 3/3a up to 12s, Pixel 4 up to 30s. Using Magisk Modules in post #2 can make this longer, but Google decided on 16s due to star trails and the perception of blur being about the limit around 16s. By default, this APK selects 12s for Pixel 3 and 3a as those devices support higher exposure times than the stock APK allows for Astro.
There are 2 buttons that can be added to Night Sight. Forced Astro mode, and Light Painting Mode. Use a tripod or tripod-like structure for Light Painting Mode or if the scene is really dark. Handheld will not be good.99PXv4.3
An update from @back.rider555, @johngalt1, and myself.
- Requirements:
- OS: Android 9 or 10
- Device: Google Pixel series (please do not post in this thread about non Pixel devices)
- Download: PXv4.3_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk
- Bug report template: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=80974289&postcount=2
Astrophotography instructions: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=80678229&postcount=1507
Changelog:
- Add "PX" to EXIF software tag to help differentiate photos from PX Mod
- Enable HDR+ Enhanced on Pixel 4 (turn on in Settings>Advanced)
- Add manual exposure slider which will hide when appropriate. You must enable the slider in PX Mod Settings>Manual Exposure Control near the bottom. You must use Night Sight, Portrait Mode (with PX Mod Settings>Portrait HDR+ Enhanced), or Camera Mode (use HDR+ Enhanced).
73PXv4.1
An update from @back.rider555, @johngalt1, and myself.
- Requirements:
- OS: Android 9 or 10
- Device: Google Pixel series (some other devices may work, but are not supported in the traditional sense - please do not post in this thread about non Pixel devices)
- Download: PXv4.1_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk
- Bug report template: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79951569&postcount=3
Astrophotography instructions: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=80678229&postcount=1507
Changelog:
- Adjusted SRZ Always On toggle and added Forced Merge Method option, to fix quality issues with certain devices. Forced Merge Method is not recommended and may degrade quality on some devices in certain high contrast scenes.
- Enabled horizon level
- Manipulate Non-ZSL Frame Count setting to allow up to 45 frames (more is not always better though)
- "Tone Curve" added to Lib Patcher settings to adjust contrast/highlights/shadows (click Tap Here to Learn More for help)
- Fix face warping bug on rear camera
- Code cleanup and preferences cleanup
