[Root] 5/5T Dynamic Change Library for GCam without Breaking OOS Cam. {DEPRECATED}

aillez · Feb 17, 2018

{DEPRECATED}
This project won't release a new version because I see no reason for that since modified lib v.2.3 is working fine on OP5/5T without breaking OOS functionality.

Hi guys,

After intensive try. I’ll glad to tell you that I just found the way to fix GCam Front facing camera portrait mode without using Magisk module. (which break Face Unlock functionality in OOS)
Instead, my method will dynamic change library only when needs to use GCam and you can revert to default binary, then you still can use Face Unlock.

THIS MOD WAS TESTED WITH OXYGEN OS OREO ONLY

Warning:
Your warranty is now void.
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, your phone won’t boot. Use it at your own risk

Prerequisite:
1. Root with Magisk (My app/script only test with Magisk)
2. Busybox NDK (Magisk Module)
3. My file.
4. Disable all lib fix module. (prevent confliction)
5. Recommended Gcam APK: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/

How to:
Ver 3.5.1
1. Download my file here View attachment FixGCam-by-aillez-Unified-V.3.5.1.zip and don't move to another folder. (should be in Download folder or XDA folder)
2. Install this app from the archive (FixGCam-by-aillez-Unified-V.3.5.zip)
3. Allow storage permission of my app. Long Press the app and choose App info > Permission > Storage > Enable it.

4. Open the app and tab Read me/Tutorial button and read it first.
5. Tab Create required file button.
6. Wait until it shows toast about "Required file has been created"

7. Auto-Mode is Fix binary and automatic revert after screen off. (It'll ask for root permission)
8. Manual Fix and Revert is for a user who wants to trigger it by their design time. (It'll ask for root permission)
9. Pick GCam dialog will show after you fix binary (either Auto-Mode or Manual) PS. Only supported for Pixel2Mod and Pixel3Mod by Arnova8G2
10. If you think this mod helps your life better and it worth for some donation. Please help donate

Troubleshooting.
1. If you get "Archive not found" when tab Create required file >>> Download My file first.

2. If you get "You don't have a required file" >>> Tab Create required file button.

3. If you get "Busybox not found" >> Install it.

4. If Create required file doesn't say anything to you. (report by some users).
You need to create a folder name "FixGCam-by-aillez" in internal storage and extract file from archive to there. (As a workaround) Folder structure should be like this.
and you should not tab Create required file.

5. After I fix binary Gcam still don't work/Capture Pink image. What should I do?
Sometimes Gcam already running before change library and load default binary. Fc Gcam and try again will help.
Updated: Should be fixed in V.3.5.1

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Code:

Tutorial + Demo for V.3.0 
[media=youtube]aelumI-U7AM[/media]

Ver. 3.0
1.	Download My file here [ATTACH]4503243._xfImport[/ATTACH]
2.	Extract it to your root of internal storage (/storage/emulated/0) [U][B]otherwise my script won’t work.[/B][/U]
3.	Looking for App folder you will find 2 APK. Install it.
4.	When you need to use GCam.[B] [U]Launch 01_FixBinary_by_aillez app[/U][/B]. Give it root permission and wait for it to say "GCam Binary is Fixed"
5.	If GCam still take Pink image. Force close GCam and try again.
6.	When you done using GCam. [B][U]Launch 02_02_RevertBinary_by_aillez app. [/U][/B] Give it root permission and and wait for it to say "Reverted to Stock Binary Completed".
7.	Enjoy using Face Unlock, OOS Cam all functionality.

That’s it. Enjoy

All credit goes to who made this happen
@defcomg (SavitarZA) for Portrait Fix binary.
@topjohnwu for Magisk
@osm0sis for Busybox Systemless
@txx1219 for his finding of solution for camera2api
@Arnova8G2 for Dot fix and GCam Mod.

Not necessary but If you like my work and wanna buy me some coffee.
Donation: https://www.paypal.me/aillez

Changelog:
V.2 - Added SManager method.
V.2.1 - Repack for new binary to use with OOS 5.1.x (Android 8.1)
V.2.2 - Repack new dotfix lib by Arnova8G2 and colour fix lib by Savitar (aka Defcomg).
V.3.0 - Big Update....Release as an app. No more Tasker and SManagers thing.
V.3.5 - Combine 2 APK to 1 APK (from V.3.0)
Added Application interface.
Bring back automatic mode and added create required file.
Added Pick GCam version dialog after fix binary (Pixel2Mod and Pixel3Mod)
Added error-handling. Should be easier to know what wrong and how to fix it.
V.3.5.1 - Updated lib from Arnova8G2 v. 2.2
Added loop for Force close Gcam after fix binary (should solved all pink image after fix binary)

ps000000 · Feb 17, 2018

Thank you I will try this mod.

(Glad to see Thai people here.):fingers-crossed:

arun483 · Feb 17, 2018

The YouTube video is not working

aillez · Feb 17, 2018

ps000000 said:
Thank you I will try this mod.

(Glad to see Thai people here.):fingers-crossed:

Greetings!!

arun483 said:
The YouTube video is not working

Can you try this link?

aneesh12 · Feb 17, 2018

how do I Import project??please make a step by step video of how to install or atleast write a step by step guide please

saccentekennedy · Feb 17, 2018

Hey! It works amazingly well....

So, I was thinking about triggering the revert task to exiting Gcam rather than screen off. The only problem is that it detects exiting Gcam if you go view your photos from within the camera app. I can't figure out how to make it work. Anyone with more Tasker knowledge know how to make this work... I.e. tie the fix to launching the app, then get it to revert on closing the app? I know there are downsides either way really.

M1LL3R · Feb 17, 2018

Working great! Thanks ?

aneesh12 · Feb 17, 2018

Th3PorTuGa said:
Working great! Thanks ?

please tell me a step to step guide

M1LL3R · Feb 17, 2018

aneesh12 said:
please tell me a step to step guide

Install the busy box module
Restart the phone
Install Tasker
Go to Tasker options and disable beginner mode
Download the zip provided by the op and extract it
Go to Tasker and create a new project and select the files in the zip
Start the project
Done

aneesh12 · Feb 17, 2018

Th3PorTuGa said:
Install the busy box module
Restart the phone
Install Tasker
Go to Tasker options and disable beginner mode
Download the zip provided by the op and extract it
Go to Tasker and create a new project and select the files in the zip
Start the project
Done

how do i place a shortcut in my home screen?

M1LL3R · Feb 17, 2018

aneesh12 said:
please tell me a step to step guide

aneesh12 said:
how do i place a shortcut in my home screen?

Add a widget

saccentekennedy · Feb 17, 2018

Th3PorTuGa said:
Add a widget

I use Nova launcher and I've set it so that if I swipe over the Gcam icon, it launches the Tasker fix. I modified the Tasker fix to launch the app after it successfully patches. So to run Gcam I swipe. To use it again before I turn off the screen I just tap the icon.

dariett · Feb 17, 2018

in my case the camera app doesn't take any picture in portrait mode with the front camera

No errors when the task is execute and works well the restore for the face unlock...but I can't take the photo
OB3 + Arnova's v6_beta15

EDIT: It's necessary to enabled hdr+ front camera

gunyz · Feb 17, 2018

Thank you very much man I really prefer face unlock over fingerprint and I often use my camera (thank God we have gcam to replace stock camera) and it was a pain to have to reboot to get either gcam or face unlock.
It's working for me on OB3 with arnova Cam and other version of gcam.

aillez · Feb 18, 2018

Good to see it's working for you

I'll try to write a script to run without needs of Tasker since not everyone using Tasker.
But I can't give you ETA.

???

aayushgala · Feb 18, 2018

aillez said:
Good to see it's working for you
I'll try to write a script to run without needs of Tasker since not everyone using Tasker.
But I can't give you ETA.

How about using Tasker App Factory to create an app of your profile which can be used by everyone.

aillez · Feb 18, 2018

aayushgala said:
How about using Tasker App Factory to create an app of your profile which can be used by everyone.

I try but error about parsing package. I think maybe cause by I need to add permission on package but I'm not sure what needs to be add.

aillez · Feb 20, 2018

aillez said:
Good to see it's working for you
I'll try to write a script to run without needs of Tasker since not everyone using Tasker.
But I can't give you ETA.

???

Quick update here.
I finally writing script and keep testing.
NOW SCRIPTS IS COMPLETED.

This will allow users who not using Tasker can using my mod.

Will record tutorial and share here soon :laugh:

dariett · Feb 20, 2018

aillez said:
Quick update here.
I finally writing script and keep testing.
NOW SCRIPTS IS COMPLETED.

This will allow users who not using Tasker can using my mod.

Will record tutorial and share here soon :laugh:

Thx a lot

aneesh12 · Feb 20, 2018

aillez said:
Quick update here.
I finally writing script and keep testing.
NOW SCRIPTS IS COMPLETED.

This will allow users who not using Tasker can using my mod.

Will record tutorial and share here soon :laugh:

thank you so much bro..

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