Video camera (auto)focus not available - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey again XDA,
I know the nexus 4 is capable of focusing the camcorder for macro and other shots. However, for some reason, on cm 10.1.2 and .33 radio I don't get this option. Does anyone have any success on other radios/bootloaders or has dealt with this issue? Thanks very much.
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You mean't Camera, Camcorder records video.
This could be either an issue with the camera application or it is missing from the application.
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I meant video. S3 has a feature to actively focus on whatever is happening (automatic focus).
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Well the Nexus 4 doesn't have such thing but you can attempt to get the S3 Camera but it may cause issues (gallery is joined to camera).
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Oh OK. Does it have regular focus on the camcorder then? For me its just infinite focus, not controllable at all.
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dwegiel said:
Oh OK. Does it have regular focus on the camcorder then? For me its just infinite focus, not controllable at all.
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Unfortunately the user really has no control unless you record when the device is in the best focus.
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This can't be right..
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Use lgcamera app. The camcorder recording gives you touch to focus control. I read someone say it reduces the quality but i didnt notice any frame drop or reduction in quality.
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Related

Front facing camera lag

Anyone notice the lag the nexus s camera has? My gf has the my touch 4g and she gets no lag when outside.
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Anyone?
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well it is VGA
What do you mean by lag?
I have both phones... just held both up using the FFC on each. The MT4G seems to be quicker to respond (by maybe 1/4 of a second) and has a bit better framerate, but has a ton more noise so I think it could just be a software tweak that would equalize the two.
mastermindx85 said:
Anyone notice the lag the nexus s camera has? My gf has the my touch 4g and she gets no lag when outside.
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What video chat app are u using
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Could also be comparing HSPA+ to just HSDPA.
just the camera app
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Camera focus

Any ideas why they took out touch to focus for nexus s ?
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Nexus stock camera app never had touch focus
Miui is know for this
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demo23019 said:
Nexus stock camera app never had touch focus
Miui is know for this
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I think what he's saying is that this feature exists in ICS for the Galaxy Nexus but not for the Nexus S....
yea you're right forgot it had this function stupid we dont get this hopefully gets ported over
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Is there any news on a port for touch to focus?
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I am missing this feature too.
Any idea why no third-party camera app does this? Is it OS level stuff so it can not be enabled simply by app?

camera applications

any good application for camera???
Yeah use camera jb+
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Stock camera is the best
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Miniature camera is beta - but great tilt shift shots
Paper Artist is my favorite 'filter' app
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Snap camera hdr is also good .
Thx
Nexus 5 ported camera blows stock away for me
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wally3614 said:
Nexus 5 ported camera blows stock away for me
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can you give its link ?
i use this one .. i like it very much
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neaststudios.procapture.free
Nexus 5 camera download and install apk.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3eHNZKUPEGVY1A5V0wzT3dibEk/edit?usp=sharing
camera fv-5
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wally3614 said:
Nexus 5 ported camera blows stock away for me
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Overgloc said:
Nexus 5 camera download and install apk.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3eHNZKUPEGVY1A5V0wzT3dibEk/edit?usp=sharing
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how is it compared with LgCamera pro
any source to read about it!
is there any app for recording 1080p at 60fps by default?? I don't want any mods
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Nexus 4 Video Quality

is it possible to get a better video output? I'm trying to shoot fireworks. its kinda blurry.
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ijustzeke said:
is it possible to get a better video output? I'm trying to shoot fireworks. its kinda blurry.
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Unfortunately the Nexus 4 doesn't have a very good camera, so there's not much you can do about it.
You can try this

Poor photos!

So I've got this lg g2 and not really happy with the photos every front photo looks misty!!!
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Wondering if it's the plastic lens cover!! Front camera is fine.
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Thought I'd put more up!
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If you want better camera pics try xdabbebs or jishnus camera which both improve stock camera a lot
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Mine is having the same issues. See my thread. I am starting to think my camera is not defective but rather the camera is garbage compared to the s4.
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I tried xdabbebs when my phone was rooted and for some reason after installing that it's sent me in to boot loop lol
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akuma2012 said:
Mine is having the same issues. See my thread. I am starting to think my camera is not defective but rather the camera is garbage compared to the s4.
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I've come from a note 3 and feel the same!
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denny1970 said:
I've come from a note 3 and feel the same!
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Wow those are really ****ty pics. My G2 takes excellent photos.
Maybe your unit is a dud or any scratches on the glass cover?
Here is a blind camera test, G2 (Uses Sony's Exmor sensor) scored better than GS4
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Noki...nds-up-last-HTC-One-M8-finishes-sixth_id54561
No point in creating multiple threads with the same reason/bug
do-not-take-shots-when-facing-direct-light source.. especially not trough glass or window... period
I've emailed Lg they ask for some sample photos bet they say they look ok lol
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lol... btw just out of curiosity, which camera app do you use? stock or aftermarket?
i'm asking you this because i get better images when i use either xdabbeb modded camera app (you can find it here under developer's area subforums) or DSLR Camera Pro (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.vipek.camera) which gives me even more settings to fiddle with...
you can also try some other camera apps like
Camera FV-5
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flavionet.android.camera.lite
or MX camera...
Stock I don't have it uprooted fv-j5 just bought it
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Just took this with FV-5 Just look blurry a round the light in what ever app I use or stock! Some I took today and tonight there's definitely something wrong with the lens ?
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Even the video camera is rubbish lol
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It's definitly something with your device/lens.
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denny1970 said:
Stock I don't have it uprooted fv-j5 just bought it
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i hope you tested the app prior buying...
Bought it lol don't.mind conveys buy it use on any other divice! Don't wanna sell the phone but it's looking that way now!contacted lg today waiting for an.email as I bought it off a bloke second hand
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good luck then.
LOL clean your camera cover glass.

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