[Mi 8]Google Camera Mod(STABLE)

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Under the great efforts of developers like B-S-G, Arnova8G2, cstark27, xtrme and so on, our device xiaomi mi8 is able to acquire excellent pictures as what pixel 3 & 3XL can do. Let me make some conclusions on this thread.

The most flawless versions are from B-S-G, which are named like "MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2b.apk", many developers use B-S-G versions as a base and add more features or compabilities. B-S-G versions can accessed in a telegram channel.

GC(Mi8) by B-S-G
Here you can find port GCam specially for Xiaomi Mi 8.
https://t.me/gcammi8mi
Download telegram and join the channel above, you can find latest version and instructions.

The other versions are not intended to work on mi8, but you can also try it by yourself. In my experience, some of them DO NOT WORK on MIUI roms.
You can download them by the link: [url]https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/[/URL]

For the fresh users of google camera, here are some settings recommended by B-S-G. They are just an basic instructions, if you have higher demands it is better to change the settings by yourself.
 

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OP6 don't use the same IMX363 Exmor RS lens. So tweaks are probably needed for sure.
 
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I got my Mi 8 Global version from Hong Kong and unlocking my bootloader. I have to wait 15 days to complete the bootloader unlock. I will try to install latest Arnova Gcam when it is ready.
 
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Ryan_OY said:
As far as i know, xiaomi mi 8 has tha same hardware as xiaomi mix 2s.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s/themes/google-camera-mod-t3792143
But mix 2s users reported lots of bugs, they are using the mod modified for OnePlus6, which used sdm845 as CPU.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
I tried many versions, the only one available is OP6v0.1_MGC_5.1.018_FINAL_3.4A.apk, but severe bug still occured.
The black level of hdr+ image look like purple, i can't change tint using Manual fixed black level offset.
Hoping developers can fix that for us, thanks a lot.
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What method did you use to enable the camera2api ?
 
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moarfish said:
What method did you use to enable the camera2api ?
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My Mi 8 is the Mainland China version, so I borrowed my friend's account to unlock the bootloader without waiting for 15 days. I can do that because his MIUI account has been used for one year longer, there is not such limit. Then I can edit my build.prop file to enable the camera2 API.
 
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So far I've tested with several versions built by Arnova6G2 in OP6 forum. Thought it were not meant to be running in Mi 8. I found it that the OP6 versions provided best compatibility.

OP6v0.7.1test_GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8
This version is the best choice for now.
Present bugs: washed out color, incorrect color in some light condition, view finder lags after stayed on view finder for a while, portrait not work.
Here's some photos captured by this version


GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-v4Beta2
This latest version crashes in Mi8.
It says: this camera device encountered a fatal error.
 
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    Ryan_OY
    Under the great efforts of developers like B-S-G, Arnova8G2, cstark27, xtrme and so on, our device xiaomi mi8 is able to acquire excellent pictures as what pixel 3 & 3XL can do. Let me make some conclusions on this thread.

    The most flawless versions are from B-S-G, which are named like "MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2b.apk", many developers use B-S-G versions as a base and add more features or compabilities. B-S-G versions can accessed in a telegram channel.

    GC(Mi8) by B-S-G
    Here you can find port GCam specially for Xiaomi Mi 8.
    https://t.me/gcammi8mi
    Download telegram and join the channel above, you can find latest version and instructions.

    The other versions are not intended to work on mi8, but you can also try it by yourself. In my experience, some of them DO NOT WORK on MIUI roms.
    You can download them by the link: [url]https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/[/URL]

    For the fresh users of google camera, here are some settings recommended by B-S-G. They are just an basic instructions, if you have higher demands it is better to change the settings by yourself.
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    neuTrue
    neuTrue
    Hi Everyone :)

    I haven't seen this brought up yet, so I'd like to bring to your attention, that Pixel 3 includes camera drivers of: IMX363
    Not sure if this would lead any benefit for us, or even if it worth a shot.
    Things to look for: YUV support, Camera HAL3, Performance(?)(64bit)/Better Gcam support.

    On our devices, Xiaomi is using 32bit libs, while on Pixel 3 it is 64bits. In earlier days, we used to upgrade our Ardeno Drivers by replacing the files (1:1), this approach didn't work on Miui Rom. I hope someone who is more knowledeged than me could shed some info or even try getting it worked. This might be easier on AOSP ROMs than MIUI, but you are up to decide.


    Files:
    Pixel 3XL (Vendor img): https://mega.nz/#!UkQmzS4A!9RM9cETi-0EpbTU6MBD26xkxbMXRSI-u3y8p4hU4u6M
    Pixel 3XL (Camera libs) https://mega.nz/#!5wAQxA6T!lA6toWEp4Z-L2K33p8_sUVU7jvQn4PpGN-YlBDObpew

    Mix 3 (Vendor img): https://mega.nz/#!Y0Y0DSJL!JvC4AeSxrI58dJ7NxzlG8FbzGCn9rRZLd0QwXtjUCXE
    Mix 3 (Camera libs): https://mega.nz/#!Z1QmWK5A!XDLNQyAAJJgYQSm-AfYYD1F9HUpnpFS9C2rXTUFDLrU
    Mi 8 (Camera libs): https://mega.nz/#!R9omXQ5Q!p6MTuyAZRZqWOFntZR_ixWi6oXdspz8Y7G3ivdsALy0


    This might interests: @bgcngm, @CosmicDan, @phhusson, @infrag, @sannn111ty, @defcomg

    Note: Be aware that extracted file, had their file permissions stripped.

    @Mods: Kindly, if OP doesn't mind leave this post here.
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    RubenMMS2
    Best Gcam version best configuration

    After having been defending the San1ty 6.2 Mi845-V4a.apk version for several months I have seen that it has been improved by a new one, the version: Sant1ty´sF1v9.4a

    The Link: https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfil...4a_6.2.030.apk

    I have tried all of San1ty since they came out and I have to say that in image quality it is the same as the other one that I have commented, but this new one surpasses it in the following:

    1) The theme of the Zoom (Force ON Super Res), where once it is zoomed when taking the photo it improves the quality a lot, so much so that at the same increase (X2) of the MIUI camera surpasses it. The Zoom x2 of the MIUI is surpassed by this zoom that has the new Gcam and everthing else.The zoom of this new version of the Gcam is not optical but it almost seems (Google algorithm madness).

    The zoom was not good in the Mi845-V4a.

    2) Compression of the photos ... is incredible but the photos still occupy much less than the 6.2 Mi845-V4a.apk ... which is quite an achievement.
    If we compare the photos of the camera MIUI vs Mi845-V4a vs F1v9.4a there is a barbarity of difference, but the best thing that even when zooming to the maximum in the photos does not see any
    difference, even looking at them on the computer and comparing them to the maximum of the increase. Both Gcams outperform the standard in quality / HDR / saturation ... even occupying much less. Seriously
    Do the tests yourself and you will see that in this case, that the photo occupies more Mb, does not mean better quality at all. I don't know how the hell they do it, but it's amazing. And please do not tell me that in 200%-300% crop you see the compression artifacts as someone told me last one, because it´s totally :silly:

    Examples:

    Photo 1: MIUI: 6.88Mb Gcam Mi845-V4a (compressed): 3.24Mb Gcam F1v9.4a: 2.18Mb
    Photo 2: MIUI: 5.01Mb Gcam Mi845-V4a (compressed): 1.94Mb Gcam F1v9.4a: 1.61Mb
    Photo 3: MIUI: 5.82Mb Gcam Mi845-V4a (compressed): 2.34Mb Gcam F1v9.4a: 1.68Mb

    In the screenshots I will put the best configuration, after having done many tests and comparing more than 120photos (MIUI / Gcam previous / Gcam new)

    Important: Always leave the HDR in "enhanced" and not activated, since the enhancend is much better "!! This you have to activate right at the top when you are going to take the picture.


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    Hlavyn
    Urnyx 1.8 is working great on Xiaomi Mi 8 - here is example of my astrophotography.
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    Sreekantt
    So, we can expect a properly working Google camera port soon enough. Hopefully

    Mishaal Rahman
    ‏ @MishaalRahman

    For those of you with the Xiaomi Mi 8, B-S-G (the Ukrainian developer on 4PDA, AKA the guy who started the Google Camera port craze) just got a Mi 8 and is starting to work on it.
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