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FV-5 and HedgeCam 2 woes

Started Nov 16, 2021 | Discussions thread
meow
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Re: A tip about free usually paid app

I2K4 wrote:

For quick and dirty snaps without manual settings, the GCam Pixel algorithm and HDR can't be beat if it can be found for a given device (not always easy). I'm lucky mine is compatible with several, my default camera for simple point/shoot. A web search turns up this for Doogee but I can't vouch for it, or the safety of the linked GCam APK (It's the only result I got which makes my leery, I use Bitdefender free malware scanner as protection for sideloading APKs).

The blogger has a procedure for enabling Camera2 that suggest the manufacturer's limits need to be overridden - no idea. He also links a "config file" for the GCam, that may add functionality - maybe worth a try if the basic APK doesn't work.

Thanks, but if it can be risky I don't dare... I just got my new phone back the other day. I had to send it in because the compass was about 180 ° off and the main reason I wanted a phone like this  involves heavy use of compass and GPS. They kept it almost 5 weeks and my old phone can only be charged with difficulty. I don't dare to risk any more phone problems ATM.

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