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I got the SuperShieldz screen protector (2-pack). It's utter garbage. Doesn't fit properly and interferes with touch. I also tried the Tektide protector. It's slightly better touch-wise, but somehow it covers the ambient light sensor so the screen is always dim. Also, the adhesive is pretty...

Partially good news: the following version *does* work on our AT&T Note 8, with one main issue which, however, does not affect actually *taking* pictures: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Minimal.apk **Note**: the later version, called...

Yes... And sadly the last few builds have been pretty rough. Right now version 4test of the Pixel3mod release at least launches: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GoogleCamera-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-V4test.apk Unfortunately it does the d to crash or freeze, for instance...

Arnova8G2 I'm happy to report that the latest version, "GoogleCamera-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-V3" *does* launch without crashing, the front and back camera work, and portrait mode also works. I am not 100% sure about the quality of HDR relative to older versions, but I definitely now have some...

Arnova8G2 sadly, the same occurs with the latest version, GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.apk. Let me know if I can help in any way (the previous post has a logcat). I miss your GCam!!!

Arnova8G2 sadly the v7.7 version of the Google Camera crashes on startup (on stock Oreo) on my AT&T Note 8. Logcat attached.

Sadly, there is no (safe, reliable) root or bootloader unlock for our devices :( Thus, no tweaking the media_profiles.xml or other system files. (Happy to be proven wrong, but reading this forum, this seems to be the state of the art.)

Just a quick note to say that Arnova8G2 's latest version v6 works beautifully on our devices. By this I mean: * no color tint on the front / rear cameras * portrait mode works on the front / rear cameras * video works. Still not working (same as in APKs from other devs as of right now): *...

Yes! I can confirm that the green tint is fine! Thanks Arnova8G2! The two only remaining issues are: (1) slow motion (but this never worked on my device) (2) using Photos doesn't quite work; basically, the Photos viewer freezes when invoked from the GCam app the first time. The built-in vuewer...

Arnova8G2 thanks for checking in! The model name is either greatqlte or greatqltesq --- Camera2Test reports the following: OS Version: 4.4.21-12461033(N950USQS3BRA8) OS API Level: 7.1.1(25) Device: greatqlte Model (and Product): SM-N950U (greatqltesq) Just in case, I attach the output...

A quick update: First, unfortunately, recent versions by Arnova8G2 no longer work with our devices. Pictures taken with the rear camera have a heavy green tint. I have been unable to remove this tint by tweaking options. Second, the best recent functional versions for our devices are those by...

Thanks! That helped! Odd, because I did clear data after installing, but no matter. The only remaining issue for me is that, when I enable "use photos" in Dev settings, there are weird issues the first time I open photos (from the camera app) right after taking a picture. Basically, the UI...

cstark27 thank you so much for your port! On the US Note 8, usung your latest build, portrait mode only works with the front camera. Launching portrait mode with the rear camera gives a black screen. This didn't use to be a problem with your earlier builds. What can I do to help you debug this...

Hi ArtZ, thanks for dropping by! I'll check the other versions as well, but what I meant is that the original BGC and Arnova8G2 ports had a "Camera HDR+" setting (NOT the one in the main menu), which you could set to "No HDR+," "Nexus 5X," 'Nexus 6"... all the way to "Pixel 2 XL." Not sure...

That said, the HDR+ quality is not great. One issue is that you can't change the "Camera HDR+" setting in this buiild. If ArtZ would reintroduce this option.... or show me I'm being thick ?... that would be great!

The latest version from ArtZ works fine (HDR+ on rear camera, portrait mode on both, and video). Directly link from Ceelso Azevedo: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GoogleCamera_5.1.018_by_ArtZ_v2.apk Changelog...

Arnova8G2 version 1.7 is out,, but unfortunately it breaks HDR+ completely on the Note 8. No configuration option works with the rear camera, except "No HDR+" All you get is a blank screen. The last known good version is 1.7Beta2. I attach a logcat. The setting wad Nexus 6 Auto, and I...

You are right. In Portrait mode, the Pixel 2XL model config produces a blurry image---the focus is off. So I guess that, overall, quality-wise, Nexus 6p is the best setting for Model. Too bad it has a lag between pictures.

I just did a bit of testing. I think that, with Nexus 6p, HDR+ is the same as HDR+ Enhanced. With Pixel 2016 testing, there is a difference, though it is not huge. Arnova8G2 may want to chime in...

BTW the tick mark only shows when the app thinks that HDR+ is needed. Sometimes you just need to point the camera somewhere else for it to reappear. (This s with the Nexus 6p setting; with Pixel 2016 tuning there never is a check mark.)

Only Config Camera HDR. I set Model to Pixel 2XL.

Hmmm... I just tried switching to Nexus6p and I was able to snap two pictures with HDR+ on (and the tick mark showing). This on Arnova8G2's v1.7beta, AT&T Note 8 running stock Nougat 7.1.

Hm.... Both cameras work well for me with the Nexus 6p setting. The only issue is that there is a delay when taking a photo (using HDR+, which is the whole point of using this camera app).

Update: Arnova8G2 version 1.7beta is out. Good news: the green tint in portrair-mode shots using the front camera is gone!!!

Sorry for the intrusion, but I noticed that Arnova8G2 frequents this forum regularly and did not want to bug him with a DM. I have created a thread for the Galaxy Note 8 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note-8/how-to/google-pixel-camera-hdr-t3718832 There I keep track of...

Update: Arnova8G2 version 1.6 is out Tl;Dr: same functionality and issues as 1.5. Green tint in portrait mode using the front camera (see attached pictures), slow motion crashes. Also I think HDR+ does not work with the front camera. Rear camera works great, including portrait mode. Video...

Arnova8G2 The latest version (uploaded on January 15) does not work at all on the Note 8. Black screen, and I can't even bring up the menu. Logcat attached. The last known good version for the Note 8 is 1.5beta2.

Hey Arnova8G2, Just tried version 1.5, and unfortunately there is a reversion relative to 1.5beta2. Portrait mode ok no the front camera yields a greenish picture. This is with the same settings in both versions: Pixel 2016 tuning / Pixel 2XL / Super High. Not sure if I should provide a log...

Recent versions allow you to toggle between Lens Blur and Portrait. Go to Settings, Advanced, and turn on Portrait Mode. Then you need to "completely close" the app (bring up the task list and close the Google camera app, which is called GCMod5). When you relaunch the app, you should see...

Update: using Arnova8G2's version 1.5 beta 2, - rear and front HDR+ works - rear and front portrait mode works - video now works The above is with the Pixel 2016 Testing setting for Camera HDR+. This also gets rid of the lag present with the Nexus settings.

Hey azazello22, I created this forum for the AT&T Galaxy Note 8 +probably useful for other US version too): https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note-8/how-to/google-pixel-camera-hdr-t3718832 I've uploaded the Camera 2 Test output and will provide logcats as needed by Arnova8G2

Arnova8G2 This is a logcats of GCMod5 v. 1.4 crashing when switching to video. Captured using Logcats Extreme, per-app log (which filters the logcat using com.google.android.GCMods5 as key). Please let me know if this is useful, or if you need the full logcat.

Hi all, I'm the OP. I thought it would be a good idea to help the developer by providing useful info on our devices and how the modified GCam works for us. Arnova8G2 Here is the Camera2 test data for the Galaxy Note 8 ATT (which most likely applies to all US devices). All stock Nougat, with...

Just wanted to thank Arnova8G2 for his amazing work, and report that this latest version is working great in the Galaxy Note 8 AT&T version (SM-N950U), using the Nexus 6 model setting (the other model settings used to work, but now crash). Bugs: the only noon-working features are ZSL and...

Please note: I'm just sharing information here. All credit goes to the amazing devs who made this possible (links below). My very small contribution is at the end of this post. Long story short, after trying out the Pixel 2 XL for two weeks and then returning it, I must say that the Note 8...

Did you notice any changes in the camera (UI or quality)? I'm mostly interested in stills.

+1. Also, any comparisons with the stock camera?

I have been following the epic thread on the 2XL's screen quality. Over time, people mentioned that true calibration is possible with a custom kernel (e.g., Taimen) and root. I have two questions on this: 1. Does anyone have actual experience doing this on the 2 XL? How significant is the...

Same here! November update, Gmail does not refresh. Kind of a serious issue, I would say! I already submitted feedback.

This is perhaps consistent with my subjective impression that Oreo Colorizer delivers much more pleasant hues than the monster "Saturated" option in the November patch. By the way, the author of Oreo Colorizer points out here...

OK, so I got my Pixel 2 XL. Short story: yes, there is a blue tint at an angle, but honestly it only bothers me if I look at a completely white picture. In normal use, at least my unit doesn't have as much blue shift as to make it a problem. Uniformity (tested by staring at a solid gray...

A question for those of you who are experienced with Google's return process. Is it the case that one can return the device within the 14-day window, no questions asked? This is how I understand this: https://support.google.com/store/answer/2411741?hl=en However, some earlier posts described...

Erica Sadun did. The numbers show confirm people's perception that the screen is muted. If I recall correctly, the 2 XL's screen does not quite cover the entire sRGB spectrum, and is lacking in the reds in particular. The "Vivid mode" toggle moves the covered area in the direction of the reds...

Ars Technica's Ron Amadeo also complains about burn-in: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/10/google-is-investigating-reports-of-pixel-2-xl-display-burn-in/ I really hope Google steps up to the plate now.

(sigh) for me, this is death by a thousand cuts for the 2XL... I could live with washed-out colors. Actually, they kind of remind me of the Nexus 4.... I am not sure about the blue tint, but I get the impression that just checking the demo units at the local Verizon store doesn't tell the whole...

So last night I went to my local Verizon store (for the third time!) and played with the 2XL. I am.... confused! First of all, yes, colors are definitely muted. Not a deal-breaker, but something to keep in mind. Second, I loaded up a gray background, turned brightness down, and tried to inspect...

Smart move! I just compared the Chrome icon on my Retina iMac and my Nexus 6p, and indeed the Nexus's is way brighter. Now I won't be able to unsee it!!! :) Thoughts about the grainy whites, esp. at low brightness / low lighting?

Frankly I'm more worried about the graininess / blotchiness issue than the blue tint or color temperature. I checked out a unit in a Verizon store (twice, but it was the same store and the same unit); at least in the lighting conditions of the Verizon store, the tint was a minor issue IMHO...

Coming from the Nexus 6, which I thought had a fine camera... I was blown away. Then again, *everything* about the Nexus 6P is amazing. Very happy customer here!

Well... I wondering what fraction of Nexus 6 owners actually got the OTA in the US? I got mine from Google Play, it's still pristine (no root, no bootloader unlock)... and still I get the odious "Your system is up to date" every time I check (once a day---well, OK, maybe twice a day :) )