Modded Google Cam on Mix 2

[loooller]

Created this thread to share working settings for our Mix 2 + IMX 386 on the latest Modded Google Cam. Feel free to share your working setups for Google Cam

Version Google Cam V4.0
ROM: Xiaomi.eu 9.22

Settings: See picture attachments below

What doesnt work:
HDR+ with Flash On
Autofocus
Tap to focus

Manual Focus Fix:
Swipe left to go into video mode and tap to focus before going back into picture mode

 

[moarfish]

It have the same main camera sensor as Mi 6 which also do not have autofocus and touch to focus to work.

 

[jaco168]

It's quite annoying when it doesn't have HDR+ and autofocus together, hope it can be fixed in future version

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[loooller]

It's quite annoying when it doesn't have HDR+ and autofocus together, hope it can be fixed in future version

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You can manual focus using this workaround: Swipe left to go into video mode and tap to focus before going back into picture mode

 

[moarfish]

Does the new version of Google GCam mod support Autofocus yet?

 

[suneet mehta]

Has anyone tried the Google Camera v5.1 yet?
Link: https://www.androidcentral.com/pixe...motion-photos-and-other-features-working-some

 

[jackyca]

I tried to install google camera,installed successfully,but stop working. keep give me error. so I can not run it.

 

[Lexmazter]

If you want to test the latest versions for Modded Google Cam, check the MIi6 thread related to this, there are regular updates as soon as they are released by the original modders:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-6/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3655762

 

[kurtextrem]

What I found out: The Oneplus Camera also works on Mi Mix 2.
Also I think this is the original thread for the modded Google Camera: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/modded-google-camera-hdr-60fps-video-t3658552/ and it works for the Mi Mix 2 too.

 

[taotechad]

What I found out: The Oneplus Camera also works on Mi Mix 2.
Also I think this is the original thread for the modded Google Camera: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/modded-google-camera-hdr-60fps-video-t3658552/ and it works for the Mi Mix 2 too.

Does not work for me. Are you on miui or custom rom? Which version of gcam worked for you?

 

[kurtextrem]

MIUI EU ROM and Magisk + Camera2 API Enabler Magisk Module

 

[gb155]

how is the mix2 with this, any samples? im considering this because ive had enough of the s8 and want pure android with the performance to boot, where as the s8 just doesn't cut it but the camera is amazing

 

[subashchandran]

Autofocus doesnt work with HDR/HDR+ enabled. The camera works fine with auto focus without HDR features. I HDR+ is the reason why you want this mod then we are out of luck, its no better than the default MIUI cam.. may be a tad better NR processing on low light images.

 

[Lexmazter]

Autofocus doesnt work with HDR/HDR+ enabled. The camera works fine with auto focus without HDR features. I HDR+ is the reason why you want this mod then we are out of luck, its no better than the default MIUI cam.. may be a tad better NR processing on low light images.

Try this:

You can manual focus using this workaround: Swipe left to go into video mode and tap to focus before going back into picture mode

 

[kurtextrem]

Are you sure auto focus works for the default cam app when having HDR enabled? It doesn't at least for me. Thus I see no difference between GCam mod, Oneplus camera and default camera. Also, manually focusing seems to work without the left swipe.

 

[Lexmazter]

Are you sure auto focus works for the default cam app when having HDR enabled? It doesn't at least for me. Thus I see no difference between GCam mod, Oneplus camera and default camera. Also, manually focusing seems to work without the left swipe.

So, I am writing this based on my experience on my Mi6 (Mi Mix 2 still has a locked bootloader for now), when you activate the HDR+ the autofocus will die, at that point you focus in Video mode, go back to Photo and take the picture.

In that way the HDR+ is working properly and as expected. You just need to keep your hands steady.

Also, on Mi6 has been reported that the Autofocus is working now with the latest version (with some bugs and messing around with the OmniVision module):

B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.016 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v1.1 All-in-One Full Manual

• Download
• Changelog:
  • Added more camera configs
  • Fixed circular auto-focus indicator
  • Fixed auto-focus debug info display
    • Turn on camera.af.debug.show in developer settings
• New settings take effect after application is restarted
• Must clear data / cache after installation and if the app force closes

 

[punkmonkey1984]

So, I am writing this based on my experience on my Mi6 (Mi Mix 2 still has a locked bootloader for now), when you activate the HDR+ the autofocus will die, at that point you focus in Video mode, go back to Photo and take the picture.

In that way the HDR+ is working properly and as expected. You just need to keep your hands steady.

Also, on Mi6 has been reported that the Autofocus is working now with the latest version (with some bugs and messing around with the OmniVision module):

My Autofocus works with HDR+ on, I got the APK from the mi 6 thread (b-s-g camera).


https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74513338&postcount=184

 

[liem107]

Any improvement in low light? What about portrait mode with the mix2? Is it working?

 

[gb155]

any sample images?

 

[Lexmazter]

any sample images?

Check the samples from Mi 6 thread below:

Ok, I've been testing the kenzo build, but same error, autofocus stop working with HDR+ on.

By the way, I think anyone must work on this for our device... the differences betweet photos taken with MIUI camera and Google Camera are very big...

This is with Google Camera on HDR+

This is with MIUI Camera on HDR



This is with Google Camera on HDR+

This is with MIUI Camera on HDR


(Click on the image to see bigger the detail)

As can be seen, the HDR+ post processing is very much better than MIUI original.