[App] Arnova8G2's Google Camera Port

[rohitrss]

I have Samsung Galaxy M40 device. By default Samsung hasn't exposed all camera sensor but only 8mp is exposed. Could anyone guide me on, what all needs to be done (or can be done) to expose all camera IDs for 3rd party Apps?

I found few ways like- modifying build.prop, applying magix module. But I doubt that exposing camera IDs cant be this simple otherwise many would have done that and happily used GCam's full capabilities. Am I right or wrong?

Please help.
Thanks

 

[rohitrss]

Also I had read that Arnova8G2 was working with Samsung devs on a workaround which would expose all camera IDs to 3rd party Apps. Is there any update on that? Do we have any other workaround for Samsung devices to expose all camera IDs?

Thanks

 

[rohitrss]

I have Samsung Galaxy M40 device. By default Samsung hasn't exposed all camera sensor but only 8mp is exposed. Could anyone guide me on, what all needs to be done (or can be done) to expose full camera sensor to 3rd party Apps?

I found few ways like- modifying build.prop, applying magix module. But I doubt that exposing camera sensor cant be this simple otherwise many would have done that and happily used GCam's full capabilities. Am I right or wrong?

Also I had read that @Arnova8G2 was working with Samsung devs on a workaround which would expose full camera sensor to 3rd party Apps. Is there any update on that? Do we have any other workaround for Samsung devices to expose full camera sensor?

Is it always the case that OEM would/can only expose the binned resolution to 3rd party Apps but not the original sensor? For example- If original camera sensor is 32mp, OEM would/can expose 8mp only. Same for 48mp, only 12mp would be exposed.

@shaggyskunk @Dayuser Could you please answer my questions?


Thanks

 

[shaggyskunk]

Is it always the case that OEM would/can only expose the binned resolution to 3rd party Apps but not the original sensor? For example- If original camera sensor is 32mp, OEM would/can expose 8mp only. Same for 48mp, only 12mp would be exposed.

@shaggyskunk @Dayuser Could you please answer my questions?


Thanks

I'm not an expert in photography at all - So best to wait for someone who is

 

[Arcide]

Is it always the case that OEM would/can only expose the binned resolution to 3rd party Apps but not the original sensor? For example- If original camera sensor is 32mp, OEM would/can expose 8mp only. Same for 48mp, only 12mp would be exposed.

@shaggyskunk @Dayuser Could you please answer my questions?


Thanks

Yes it's a rule with the exception of Asus (which decided to leave unbinned RAW resolution). You're stuck with it until a dev who has the phone comes up with a mod, which is probably never

 

[rohitrss]

Yes it's a rule with the exception of Asus (which decided to leave unbinned RAW resolution). You're stuck with it until a dev who has the phone comes up with a mod, which is probably never

Ok, If I have to build such a mod, could you tell me what all possible solutions are there? I found these two - modifying build.prop, applying magix module, which I feel wont work as its too simple and many would have done this otherwise.
I looked into few similar modes, they modify/replaces some .so files in the system using the mod.

By the way you have replied to my similar question on Telegram channel too. Thanks!

 

[Arcide]

Ok, If I have to build such a mod, could you tell me what all possible solutions are there? I found these two - modifying build.prop, applying magix module, which I feel wont work as its too simple and many would have done this otherwise.
I looked into few similar modes, they modify/replaces some .so files in the system using the mod.

By the way you have replied to my similar question on Telegram channel too. Thanks!

That's a question for someone with a little more experience in modding. If it was so easy we would have it in every phone. In fact I don't think any samsung phone has such a mod

 

[rohitrss]

That's a question for someone with a little more experience in modding. If it was so easy we would have it in every phone. In fact I don't think any samsung phone has such a mod

I read that @Arnova8G2 was working a such a mod for Samsung but never got any update on it.

 

[rohitrss]

With reference to v8.1.101-v6.2, I understood that this toggle allows us to capture max res image by the sensor.
But What is the meaning/purpose of Only use super resolution JPEG, Enable pixelbinning, False duration and Sensor mode index settings?

Can anyone please explain?

Thanks!

 

[dilirity]

Hey guys! I'm using a Ulefone Power Armor 18T and when I install Gcam-8.1.101.build-V6.1.211009.2048.apk (https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/f/dl1/) my viewfinder is not working for everything except videos. It just shows a black screen.

It's really weird. I've tried various versions of gcam, but nothing appears to be working. I've also tried several different configs (for example these - https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/configs-arnova-09/).

Has anyone had such a problem?

EDIT:
Mentioning @Arnova8G2

 

[Mrawy]

Sorry if it was asked already but for Samsung S21 FE there is a version working?

 

[S4turno]

Sorry if it was asked already but for Samsung S21 FE there is a version working?

For the variant with the Exynos SoC, it seems that GCam 8.4 from "BigKaka" works well. You need to use one of the "samsung" package names (the 3rd or 4th apk from the page):

- AGC8.4.300_V9.2_fix2

And you must load this config (the configs folder, which you may have to create manually, is: /Download/AGC.8.4/configs/ ):

- v0.2_S21FE_NMPS.agc

The config part is important because apparently you'll have some crashes when switching cameras with the default settings.

I don't know if this also works on variant with the Snapdragon SoC. If it doesn't, you probably can use BSG's 8.6 (again, samsung packages, the 4th or 5th from that page).

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Edit: Also check the XDA thread for your phone: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/gcam-on-galaxy-s21fe.4396589/

 

[Mrawy]

For the variant with the Exynos SoC, it seems that GCam 8.4 from "BigKaka" works well. You need to use one of the "samsung" package names (the 3rd or 4th apk from the page):

- AGC8.4.300_V9.2_fix2

And you must load this config (the configs folder, which you may have to create manually, is: /Download/AGC.8.4/configs/ ):

- v0.2_S21FE_NMPS.agc

The config part is important because apparently you'll have some crashes when switching cameras with the default settings.

I don't know if this also works on variant with the Snapdragon SoC. If it doesn't, you probably can use BSG's 8.6 (again, samsung packages, the 4th or 5th from that page).

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Edit: Also check the XDA thread for your phone: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/gcam-on-galaxy-s21fe.4396589/

Thank you, but it doens't work on snapdragon. I checked the thread for my phone but nobody found a solution for snapdragon. The samsung camera it's good but the shutter lag it's awfull when you try to make a photo of a toddler or something moving

 

[S4turno]

Thank you, but it doens't work on snapdragon. I checked the thread for my phone but nobody found a solution for snapdragon. The samsung camera it's good but the shutter lag it's awfull when you try to make a photo of a toddler or something moving

That's a shame and also a bit weird as Snapdragon is usually better then Exynos for GCam.

I don't have the phone, but... crazy idea... have you tried Open Camera? At least the shutter lag should be good, not sure about the quality.

 

[Mrawy]

That's a shame and also a bit weird as Snapdragon is usually better then Exynos for GCam.

I don't have the phone, but... crazy idea... have you tried Open Camera? At least the shutter lag should be good, not sure about the quality.

The quality on open camera is pretty bad compared to gcam or samsung camera. But if I'm fast I can take a photo with gcam until the viewfinder freeze. With gcam version 8.1 if I disable hdr I can take photos. It's pretty weird this phone, I didn't have that much shutter lag in years from a phone

 

[AntoRei]

@Arnova8G2 last version Gcam-8.7.250.build-8.0Beta4.230322.0039 crash at the opening on my xiaomi 13 with xiaomi eu 14.0.21.0 (miui 14, android 13)

 

[AlexS8519]

@Arnova8G2 last version Gcam-8.7.250.build-8.0Beta4.230322.0039 crash at the opening on my xiaomi 13 with xiaomi eu 14.0.21.0 (miui 14, android 13)

In Xperia 1IV instantly exiting! Creator, please make it work on Xperia also! Thank you!

 

[massarone]

Pixel 6a not work

 

[user334]

@Arnova8G2 last version Gcam-8.7.250.build-8.0Beta4.230322.0039 crash at the opening on my xiaomi 13 with xiaomi eu 14.0.21.0 (miui 14, android 13)

I can't even install those new versions on two OnePlus phones. OS says there's an error in parsing apk file.

 

[tmihai20]

@user334: I have a hunch that your phones are running an older version of Android. GCam 8.7 works on Android 12 and newer.