[MOD] HEVC/H.265 Video Recording V2.1

[pankajsammal]

I was able to modify OnePlus 5 to enable HEVC/H.265 video recording at 4k, 1080p & 720p resolutions. I have also reduced the bit rate for the video so that it will take less storage space.
There are 2 Magisk module attached below one with 40% bit rate reduction and other with original bitrate.

Note - Take a backup of your 'media_profiles.xml' located at system/etc/ before attempting this mod.

To install just unzip and overwrite 'media_profiles.xml' at system/etc/ with permission 0644 and reboot your phone.
Here is a link to the file on google drive if you are not able to download it here.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwXqylXTgITAOWllTi1XRE5qdDA

Update V2-
Added Magisk Module
Decreased the video bit-rate by around 40%
Video is currently recorded at following bit-rate
4K at 24Mbps (default is 42Mbps)
1080p at 11Mbps (default is 20Mbps)
720p at 8Mbps (default is 14Mbps)

Update V2.1-
Fix for slow motion crashing on modded google camera

Tested only on OxygenOS 4.5.8

 

[str8str]

Awesome. Reboot needed?

 

[pankajsammal]

Awesome. Reboot needed?

Yes, a reboot is required.

 

[NightMean]

Magisk module possibly ?

 

[pankajsammal]

Magisk module possibly ?

Maybe when I get some free time.

 

[dustintinsley]

I'll make the magic module, but I can't d/l the needed file for some reason...

 

[pankajsammal]

I'll make the magic module, but I can't d/l the needed file for some reason...

here is a google drive link for the file https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwXqylXTgITAOWllTi1XRE5qdDA

 

[niwia]

Works on 3 /3t or its just cot 5?

 

[pankajsammal]

Works on 3 /3t or its just cot 5?

Don't have a 3/3t to test it out, but most probably it won't work as the camera setup is different.

 

[doubleaykay]

What did you modify to enable this? Would be useful to know so that we can see if the same could be done on the 3/3T

 

[Robdyx]

Is there any noticeable reduction in image or sound quality?

 

[M.M.K]

Really useful... Could you please do the same for 3 and 3t? Or at least try? Thank you

 

[pankajsammal]

What did you modify to enable this? Would be useful to know so that we can see if the same could be done on the 3/3T

Really useful... Could you please do the same for 3 and 3t? Or at least try? Thank you

There is actually a mod like this for OnePlus 3 https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/mod-hevc-h-265-encoding-enabled-t3586792
Try it out. If it doesn't work then I can try to do it for 3/3t.

 

[pankajsammal]

Is there any noticeable reduction in image or sound quality?

As far as I have tested, I was not able to find any difference in the image or sound quality.

 

[pankajsammal]

What did you modify to enable this? Would be useful to know so that we can see if the same could be done on the 3/3T

media_profiles.xml needs to be modified to enable hevc encoding. You can check media_codecs.xml file in /system/etc/ to check if your phone supports hevc encoding, or if you want me to look into it just upload these two files and I will have a look.

 

[64ashg]

media_profiles.xml needs to be modified to enable hevc encoding. You can check media_codecs.xml file in /system/etc/ to check if your phone supports hevc encoding, or if you want me to look into it just upload these two files and I will have a look.

Files are from the open beta 11 for the 3t, should be similar to the stable channel and 3. And the thread mentioned above for op3 is a really old one, additional codec support has been added to the devices since. Colud create conflicts, so I wouldn't be trying that out.
Edit I do see the support for hevc in media_codec.xml

 

[mystique47]

opening video with desktop player says hevc so it should be worked. good job!! I guess we can have same quality with less bitrate as to say better quality at the same bitrate, even if max quality remains the same (sensor's limit)

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I just made a test: recorded 2 videos at lowest bitrate in 264 (1,5mb/s) and 265 (0.8mb/s). 265 quality is much much better!

 

[0xTJ]

I was able to modify OnePlus 5 to enable HEVC/H.265 video recording at 4k, 1080p & 720p resolutions. I have also reduced the bit rate for the video so that it will take less storage space.

Note - Take a backup of your 'media_profiles.xml' located at system/etc/ before attempting this mod.

To install just overwrite 'media_profiles.xml' at system/etc/ with permission 0644 and reboot your phone.
Here is a link to the file on google drive if you are not able to download it here.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwXqylXTgITAOWllTi1XRE5qdDA

Tested only on OxygenOS 4.5.5

I'm not familiar with these things; What's the advantage of doing this?

 

[tusar8]

I'm not familiar with these things; What's the advantage of doing this?

H.265 codec reduces file size without compromising video quality.

 

[pankajsammal]

Files are from the open beta 11 for the 3t, should be similar to the stable channel and 3. And the thread mentioned above for op3 is a really old one, additional codec support has been added to the devices since. Colud create conflicts, so I wouldn't be trying that out.
Edit I do see the support for hevc in media_codec.xml

Test to see if the attached file works for you. (don't forget to take a backup of the original)