[ROOT] How to enable Sony's 4K video recording app

[AndroPlus]

Xperia X Performance doesn't have 4K video recording app by default, but actually it's already in our system!

How to enable 4K video recording app (need root)
1. Root your X Performance (use my AndroPlus Kernel)

2. Delete following file: (yes it says Enable 4K, but actually disables 4K)
/system/vendor/overlay/SuperVideoCamera-Enable-4K-Overlay-275-release.apk

3. Reboot and now 4K video should be in camera app list.
If it doesn't, find Video -> 4K Video from activity launcher (use apps like Nova Launcher) and launch it.

Sample video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crtqsawJ2E0

I recorded 20 min but there was no overheat warning or app crash.

 

[y2kbugleung]

Tried to freeze it with Titanium but no luck.
Removed it, reboot, and there is 4k video plug-in in camera.
Thanks.

 

[huangjs]

Actually you can just use Open Camera from Google APP Store instead of using Stock 4K Video recording APP which isn't present by default.

In this way, you can bypass the temperature protection as well.

 

[mdmrecords]

Thanks! This works also with Xperia X (F5121). Temperature problem not detected until now. Should I have this problem, I will try to disable the overheat app in titanium backup...

 

[wzhy]

Do this without root is quite simple. As Android 6.0 has added a feature to the package manager. Just use "pm hide $(package name)" to hide the package.
It just like pm disable but can use without root!

So just run "pm hide com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.supervideo.product.res.overlay.enable4k"
then open Camera, switch to video. then tap the setting icon and choose "Full HD (60 fps)".

 

[KWOKSFUNG]

is it the same on nougat??

 

[tatomolina11]

@AndroPlus is it the same procedure on Nougat?

 

[gyk0502]

it seems does not work on nougat.

 

[bkk99213]

Work on Nougat

 

[Arturiuz!]

works on N! awesome!

 

[lateott]

Do this without root is quite simple. As Android 6.0 has added a feature to the package manager. Just use "pm hide $(package name)" to hide the package.
It just like pm disable but can use without root!

So just run "pm hide com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.supervideo.product.res.overlay.enable4k"
then open Camera, switch to video. then tap the setting icon and choose "Full HD (60 fps)".

Sorry for my very, very, very basic question:

How do I run "pm hide com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.supervideo.product.res.overlay.enable4k" ?

I often see these command boxes or basic scripts in a box within a forum post, but how do I do that on the phone? Is there a terminal app or command app that can be used, or do I use ADB on my PC with a USB cable? (I have never done this, but from searching I see something like that as a way to execute commands.)

My XP f8131 is not rooted and I am on Android 7, and I would prefer to do this from the phone itself rather than a PC, if possible.

Thanks in advance!

 

[wzhy]

Sorry for my very, very, very basic question:

How do I run "pm hide com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.supervideo.product.res.overlay.enable4k" ?

I often see these command boxes or basic scripts in a box within a forum post, but how do I do that on the phone? Is there a terminal app or command app that can be used, or do I use ADB on my PC with a USB cable? (I have never done this, but from searching I see something like that as a way to execute commands.)

My XP f8131 is not rooted and I am on Android 7, and I would prefer to do this from the phone itself rather than a PC, if possible.

Thanks in advance!

Only can use via ADB shell. But Android 7.0 has been changed the secure policy so this cannot be useful at all

 

[DannyWilde]

I tried on x compact. 4k is available but camera closes if i choose 4k.

 

[tanago]

4k video recording is not functioning properly on my XXDual btw through the 4K Video app

 

[dlshadow]

I just picked up a Sony Xperia X Compact and was wondering if there's any updated workaround for 4K on Android 7.0
Thx

 

[f870103]

This works on my F8132 Nougat and after deleting the file, SafetyNet still passed.

 

[RaXelliX]

I tried on x compact. 4k is available but camera closes if i choose 4k.

Mine does not close on XC but instead shows an odd color blur on lower left corner when in 4K mode. Also when starting 4K recording the the video recording itself goes extremely dim and it's difficult to see what's being recorded. Palying back the video shows colors are all messed up. Almost inverted. It's difficult to explain without screenshots.
Also SteadyShot must be Off. Otherwise the screen freezes when trying to record 4K+SteadyShot active video and produces corrupted 3KB video file. H264 vs H265 option does not seem to make a difference.

Either way it's not usable. Thankfully it also does not seems to affect normal video recording so its problably safe to delete this APK to see what results you get.

EDIT: I'm on Marshmallow. X Compact. F5321_34.1.A.3.49_R4B
Stock ROM+Stock Kernel. Unlocked BL. Root active. BusyBox installed. SELinux=Permissive. DRM keys active via PoC: https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/poc-real-trim-instead-drm-fix-t3552893

 

[dlshadow]

Is there any other app that will offer a good quality 4k option without overheating or damaging the phone? Or is that to much to ask from this little device?

 

[sebasrock156]

4K Video Camera is buggy on Nougat (Xperia X/X Performance).

Without Steadyshot (All dark camera):

With Steadyshot (Freezed in recording):

 

[RaXelliX]

4K Video Camera is buggy on Nougat (Xperia X/X Performance).

Without Steadyshot (All dark camera):

With Steadyshot (Freezed in recording):

Yep these are the same artifacts i get on my X Compact on Marsmellow.