Download: Samsung Galaxy Camera app on Galaxy S4
The
Galaxy Camera
, although not technically a smartphone, is an example of Samsung's efforts to appease the growing legion of delighted individuals, but its popularity has been stifled by its inability to make calls; forcing a user to basically go back to the days of carrying a phone and camera with them at all times. Now, thanks to the folks at
XDA-Developers
, the Galaxy Camera camera app has been moved to the
Google Galaxy S4 Edition
, and while it won't let you take as sharp a picture as last year's standalone version, it will provide the ultimate functionality.
When it comes to releasing smartphones at regular intervals, few can keep up with Samsung's cycles, and far from just releasing clones from handset to handset, the Korean company has sought to broaden its target audience. applying different strengths to each device. The Galaxy S4 Zoom, for example, offers a good middle ground between a high-end smartphone and robust camera capabilities, but if you're using the Google Galaxy S4 edition - the one running Android - and want to expand the snapper's range of options, this port might be exactly what you're looking for.
XDA-Developers
member
LastStandingDroid
The Galaxy Camera's camera app port is compatible with Galaxy S4s running the untouched Google Edition firmware, as we've mentioned before, and although it's a bit rough around the edges as you can Expectedly, many of the app's main features seem to work pretty well. In addition to the ability to capture photos and videos, features like flash, autofocus, and slow and fast motion would be in action, the application supporting front and rear snappers.
Since, as I said, the port isn't quite perfect, you have to be prepared for some features not working as charged. Things like Best Face, Burst Shot, and Dual View are noted as unsupported at this point, and there is also a minor bug that will prevent your boot animation from showing. Still, it looks good for a first run, and if you're a Galaxy S4 owner of the hack variety – particularly if you have a direct interest in photography – you'll probably want to give this a try.
If you fancy trying the port, head over to the official XDA thread to get started. The installation process is as simple as booting up recovery and flashing the provided ZIP file. That's it.
(Source:
XDA-Developers
forum
thread)
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