Google Camera for the OnePlus 8T
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Well...
The OnePlus 8T doesn't have Tele.
There's the wide, the ultrawide, the macro and the mono/b&w. But we don't have a telephoto.
The cameras where the 2x work are only using digital zoom.
That's all the cameras you can access from any GCam I'm afraid... wide (main) and ultrawide.
That explains why I can't use the macro camera then. I installed the latest greatness gcam version and works fine overall.
So is there an option to use macro camera on a custom ROM?
For those wondering if macro camera can be used on a custom ROM, the answer is YES: just install HavocOS it has the OxygenOS camera built in. Not strictly related to Google Camera discussion but yeah, you can have both cameras then.
Hi
I've tried to install GCam (+ configs) - actually many different versions - none of them seems to work on my OP 8T(on LineageOS) - everytime i've installed the APK (install works fine), but the app crashes everytime i try to start it, so it's not even possible to load a config-file - does anyone has a solution for me?
Jusim
I've tried to install GCam (+ configs) - actually many different versions - none of them seems to work on my OP 8T(on LineageOS) - everytime i've installed the APK (install works fine), but the app crashes everytime i try to start it, so it's not even possible to load a config-file - does anyone has a solution for me?
Jusim
Try to give it permissions (camera, mic, storage, etc) in Android settings.
If you aren't using Google play services you need to install this: https://github.com/lukaspieper/Gcam-Services-Provider/releases
Has anyone noticed a difference in GCam performance on OxygenOS vs custom ROMs? I'm on OOS 11 and getting wild color balance swings and desaturated photos with GCam 7 and 8 versions with provided configs. GCam 7 was performing really well on my OP3T on LineageOS 17.1, and the performance on my OP8T on OOS is definitely a downgrade. Hoping it's just a problem that will go away when I switch ROMs.
Hello!
I was using the 8.1 version on the Android 11 and Photo Sphere was working fine but then I updated the OS to version 12 and the Photo Sphere stopped working.
I'm currently using the
GCam version and it also doesn't work (the Photo Sphere mode).
I also tried 2 config files:
1.
2.
but no luck.
Was anyone in the same situation and has a tip or two for me? That would be nice.
Thanks
I was using the 8.1 version on the Android 11 and Photo Sphere was working fine but then I updated the OS to version 12 and the Photo Sphere stopped working.
I'm currently using the
GCam8.2.204_Greatness.210716.1733Release_Snap.apkGCam8.2.204_Greatness.220428.0041Release_Snap.apkGCam version and it also doesn't work (the Photo Sphere mode).
I also tried 2 config files:
1.
Enzo-GR8-Greatness-8.2.204-8T.xml2.
nrG-v3-OP8-8T-Greatness-8.2.204-211115.xmlbut no luck.
Was anyone in the same situation and has a tip or two for me? That would be nice.
Thanks
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Yes, I'm currently using it. I'll update my original post.
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I just installed GCam8.2.204_Greatness.210716.1733Release_Snap.apk and used nrG-v3-OP8-8T-Greatness-8.2.204-211115.xml on my OnePlus 8t on Android 12 and photosphere force closes the app. I believe the problem is with Android 12, as that recently updated, and until then my previous version of the google camera worked flawlessly. With it and other versions of the google camera I get an error that says there is no rear camera or something like that, which is obviously false since it uses both cameras fine in regular photo mode. Not sure what's changed with Android 12, but hopefully this is a useful data point. Let me know if I can provide anything else that might be useful.
OnePlus (and most brands) doesn't let 3rd party apps use the full resolution. We can use 12MP, which is the "default"/binned resolution for the sensor. To use 48MP, we need the stock camera app.
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Google Camera Port
Stable versions and configs for the OnePlus 8T.
While quality on mobile devices has improved a lot in the past few years, Google Camera is often able to produce more detailed photos with better dynamic range. Let's use this thread to compile good/stable GCam versions for the OnePlus 8T.
Features:
- HDR+ Enhanced, Night Mode, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Timelapse, Motion Photos, Lens Blur, Panorama, Photo Sphere, Photobooth, Motion tracking.
- Video, Timelapse, Slow motion.
- All auxiliary cameras work, except the depth camera.
- AR Playground/Stickers (follow this guide).
Bugs:
- Video quality is better on the stock camera, specially video stabilisation and slow motion.
- Due to OnePlus' decision to restrict access of 3rd party apps to the extra cameras on Android 11, you'll need to use specific "package names" (eg: use the links on this thread). Some cameras (eg: front wide) may still not be available even with the right apk.
How to:
1. Download APK (pick the first one if in doubt).
2. Download config file (often not required, but may help with quality).
3. Install APK file.
4. Load config file.
A short video tutorial is available for new users.
Downloads:
Some notes:
- WARNING: On Android 11, you need to use the "snapcam" package in order to use all cameras.
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= Recommended version.
- To avoid issues when viewing media from inside GCam, install the Google Photos app (can be used without uploads/Google Account).
GCam 8 (Android 10+):
- Greatness: GCam8.2.204_Greatness.210716.1733Release (2021-07-16, configs)
- Wichaya: GCam_8.1.101_Wichaya_V1.4 (2021-08-03, configs)
- Arnova8G2: GCam_6.210406.0204build-8.1.101.apk (2021-05-02, configs)
GCam 7 (Android 9+):
- Wichaya: GCam_7.3.018_Urnyx05-v2.1_Wichaya_V3.1.1 (2020-12-15, configs)
- Nikita: NGCam_7.4.104-v2.0 (2020-12-06, configs)
I'll try to keep this post updated with info from the telegram group, but please, leave feedback.
Thanks:
To devs like Arnova8G2, BSG, Urnyx05, defcomg, and many other modders and testers that have contributed over the years.6@jarxxx The existence of config files shouldn't stop users from exploring the settings menu or from testing GCam without any config first to see the "default" quality.
Configs are made by normal users to fit their usage/preferences. Some configs work well for us, while others are terrible. If you find one that is close to what you like, tweak it to fit your needs and preferences.
Inside the settings menu, right at the top, there's something to control the exposure. In your case, you probably want to increase it a bit. Test the different values and then choose the one that's better for you.
I would also check the "Lib Patcher" menu, where we can control things like detail, tone curve, etc. Have you tried increasing "Shadows" inside the "Tone Curve" menu?
Face smoothing is a bug that affects some phones, hopefully it can be fixed on GCam 8. The problem is that if you set up the rear camera for detail, the front will also be very detailed... depending on the settings, it can be a bit "harsh" on your skin. I guess one could use different configs? One more detailed and one more "soft" for selfies? It's an annoyance, sadly.
I should note that people focus on detail because that's one of the main reasons to use GCam. Users that want Snapchat+Filter-like pictures, probably should use Snapchat (not saying it's your case, but we should use the best tool for the job).
Video is often better on the stock camera, but under Settings > ("General" section) > Advanced > Stream config, we can select the best "Video Stream Config"... I honestly don't know which one is better for this phone, but some have stabilisation and some don't. I'm not sure if the config you're using sets up this or not.
Regarding 48MP, OnePlus doesn't allow 3rd party apps to use it. GCam can only access 12MP, which is the default resolution used by the stock camera. I recommend contacting OnePlus and asking them to stop blocking access to 48MP (they don't seem to care, but if enough people ask... maybe we can convince them to change).6I've downloaded 15 different GCam apps and XML's, uploaded photos to compare them to google drive. Please let me know which one looks best.
Also, I've started a Facebook Group for OP8T GCam discussion. Please join!4
A Magisk module for the OnePlus 8 series (8, Pro, T) and the OnePlus 9R. It fixes/enables/improves the following:
- Removes the 1/30s shutter speed cap for third party camera apps, allowing GCam to use up to 1/8s in ZSL mode.
- Enables 48MP RAW10 capture support on GCam, both on Main (8/8T/9R) and Ultra Wide (8 Pro).
- Adds Multi Frame Noise Reduction support for the Macro/Monochrome (8/8T) and Ultra Wide (8 Pro).
- Adds support for Long Exposure capture in Open Camera (up to 5s).
- Allows access to the auxiliary cameras indepedently of the OOS version or GCam package used.
Requirements:
- Magisk (tested with v25).
- OxygenOS 11/12/13 or custom ROMs based on OOS 11/12/13 firmware.
Download:
A Magisk module is available for OxygenOS and custom ROMs based on OxygenOS 11/12/13 firmware:
OnePlus 8 Series & 9R Camera Unlocker v1.2
– Support for OxygenOS 13.
– Thanks to @haiderijaz for providing the file and testing the modules.OnePlus 8 Series & 9R Camera Unlocker v1.1
– Module by @shadowstepxda
– Updated base template to MMT-Ex v2.0
– This version supports all firmware variants and comes with a volume key based selector
– There’s also a new alternative OOS11 config, use it if you’re having issues with the standard one
– Some ROMs may have the fix build in. PE13 unofficial for the 8T/9R and EvolutionX for all 8 Series/9R are known to include it as of now.Instructions:
For all phones:
- Install the module in the Magisk app and restart the phone.
- Install the following GCam app and load the provided config.
48MP GCam:
Download and install Arnova’s 8.1 GCam (any of the packages/apks are fine):
Also download the config file and the noise model used by this config (you need to download the 2 files):
- Config for 8, 8T, 9R: JeusXML-8-8T-9R-Arnova-48MP-V8.xml
- Config for 8 Pro: JeusXML-8-Pro-Arnova-48MP-V8.xml
- Noise modeller (all devices): AVG_IMX586_noise.c
Both the config and noise modeller need to be moved to the configs folder at /GCam/Configs8/. If the noise modeller file isn’t in the folder, GCam will display a dark display after loading the config.
To load the config, allow GCam to manage all files and then double click the black area around the shutter button, select the config, and load it.
48MP limitations:
- Currently, 48MP only seems to work on Arnova’s GCam 8.1.
- If you don’t want to use this version as your main GCam app, you can keep both installed and only Arnova’s GCam for 48MP. If you want to only use 1 app for both 12/48MP, you can switch between both modes by using config files (the one linked above for 48MP and another for 12MP).
- 48MP works better in well lit areas (eg: outdoors during the day). The binned resolution (12MP in this case) performs better in low light/hasher conditions.
- Processing high resolution frames is resource intensive. You may experience some lag, heat, and higher battery drain. Very long exposures (eg: astrophotography) may fail.
- If you want to create a config from scratch or try with other mods, you need to select the 48MP stream config for the supported cameras (or manually input the steam id: 40980). You also need to enable “super res” and toggle camera.pck_force_jpeg in the dev settings.
Links:
Check out JeusChrit’s Google Drive folder to download the latest versions of his config files, including some not linked on this page:
Thanks:
Credits go to @AnierinB, @JeusChrit, @Cartesian8445 (Telegram), @Luk1377 (XDA).
A thank you to them for their work on these modules and to everyone that helped with testing.4And this is the updated config for the version above (from enerGy on Telegram, for the 8/8T).
As discussed on the previous page, if you try to take a photo without using HDR, it will probably fail with this config. GCam should be used with HDR+ On or HDR+ Enhanced though, so it shouldn't a problem for most users.
- nrG-v3-OP8-8T-Wichaya-8.1.101-v1.4.xml
Changes:
nrG v3 OP8-8T - Wichaya 8.1.101_v1.4
Based Off OP8Pro & Customised For OP8-8T
- Antibanding: Auto
- Audio Zoom: Enabled
- Auto Nightsight: Disabled
- Auxiliary Camera: Google ID's Custom & Aux Button's Renamed For Each Lens
- AWB: Back IMX586, Wide IMX586 & Front IMX471
- AWB: Default Off (Turn On For Night Photography)
- Developer Settings: Custom
- Face Detection: Enabled
- Face Retouch: Enabled
- Focus Tracking: Enabled
- Frames: Very High & Adjusted To Be Faster
- Noise Model: Back IMX586SAP2, Wide IMX481SAP & Front IMX471
- Photo Booth: Enabled
- Ram Patcher: Amended, Saturation, HDR Intensity & Shadow Intensity
- Sabre: Back, Wide & Front Camera's Enabled With Wiener Filter
- Stream Config: Custom
- Video: High Res & Frames
- Video: Fixed UW Cropping Issue
* Thanks To Wichaya For Another Great Mod
* Also A Huge Thank You To All My Homies
