Working Pixel cam with HDR+ and standalone portrait on s8 (exynos-nougat)

[UXELLR]

This is not my work. I'm only providing links of others work, and hope someone can develop the app further for s8.

This is the version I found that has working front and back camera included tap to focus.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620768293
(Please click on the uploader "Kisakuku" for other apk's)

One Working Settings( there are several):
Modelixel 2xl
Config cam: Nexus 6 hdr+
Hdr+ parameter: High

Credit to these threads and the developers:
https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-5/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3655215
https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-5/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3655215
https://xdaforums.com/mi-5/themes/app-collection-camera-modded-t3591177

My findings: Great detail( good for portraits), preserves highlights, some more noise, pinkish/purple edges in very low light, some halo/rainbow effect in some pics, fast shutter (great for capturing movement out and indoor).

Update1. Portrait
Working Portrait mode for back camera only. In this version tap to focus i slow.
Tip for the full experience is installing this version with AppCloner app (change name to portrait) and have both versions installed at the same time. Use this version just for Portrait mode.
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75118407&postcount=252
(settings: see added pics.)

 

[Shawn_007]

Is the the latest version of Google cam or the old version of Google cam?

 

[UXELLR]

Yes, One of the latest working cam on s8. You could try newer versions ( se "Kisakuku" s other uploads and see if it works). There seem to be small difference in photo quality among different versions.

 

[gtrs36]

Thanks

 

[IDan1109]

There is a newer versione with portrait mode. but here on my G950F don't works. Hope to get it very soon. Probably it's working for snapdragon version.. hope we will get on exynos too!! https://www.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-portrait-mode-port-non-google-android-oreo/

 

[Darkcrystal38]

Try this mod with your setting. I worked very well but very slow when i took the picture. Due of the hdr + is this normal ? Sometimes the image is freezing or black for few second.

 

[UXELLR]

Yes,hoping for a working portrait mode. Also that some of the other issues mentioned get fixed.

The app isnt perfect but I'm thrilled it works so well on an non pixel/snapdragon phone. One downside is the processing time and shutter lag. That isnt the same as slow capturing the moment. The shutter is fast when taking picture and freeze movement more often than on stock. The pics for me turns out great. Even better results than the same app on s7 (installed on my girfriend's phone). Both picture quality and the image stabilization function. I now even use this app more than native S8 camera.

A tip is to install BxActions and use doublepress on the bixby button to open the camera.

 

[Darkcrystal38]

Yep i wanna try some shoots someday for comparisons.
Honestly i don't even know we can capable working hdr + on exynos.
So thanks for this ?

 

[Pastorelli's]

Yep i wanna try some shoots someday for comparisons.
Honestly i don't even know we can capable working hdr + on exynos.
So thanks for this

Do we need root?

 

[megh500]

nope just install as a normal apk

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Do we need root?

nope just install as a normal apk

 

[popmpopm]

no portrait and video 60 fps !!

 

[Shawn_007]

Check the 5.1. 081 version. There's one which is working

 

[headphone jack]

Check the 5.1. 081 version. There's one which is working

I can't make it work in my s8 exynos nougat , portrait mode always block screen

 

[UXELLR]

See first post, and report back

 

[MrDanMak]

Can confirm Portrait mode is working on the Oreo Beta on rear cam only (based on the settings in your attachment). The results I have to say are brilliant. Not sharing any pictures of my ugly mug with you all though haha!

 

[Aldosimone]

But why works only with faces?

 

[Meister_Panse]

R U kidding me? It´s called Portrait Mode and a Portrait ist per definition a photo of a humenbeing! Why don´t you use the selective focus from the stock cam for other things you want to shoot?

 

[babalizm]

I instal MiniUser's version of GCam and it work flawlessly on s8+
potrait mode work on both rear & back camera

 

[DeKiesel]

I instal MiniUser's version of GCam and it work flawlessly on s8+
potrait mode work on both rear & back camera

Would you mind sharing a link?

 

[wezzel98765]

Have taken a few photos and find the stock app better quality.

Is this app supposed to be superior?

Edit.... Used your settings... Amazing