The guys CyanogenMod They are another group in the Android community to whom we have so much to thank. They work hard so that our outdated terminals can enjoy the latest version of Android or for those terminals to use software with many more features for the user than the one the company itself designed for its device. In this case, these guys have thought about the Sony Xperia, and more specifically, in its camera.
Today's news is very good for those owners of any Sony Xperia device for which they design a CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM. The guys at CyanogenMod have just announced that they will include new camera features for multiple devices Sony Xperia that do not yet have these functions by Sony using the CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM.
What CyanogenMod 10.1 brings to the Xperia camera
Among these benefits we find the popular HDR for photography and video, as well as the possibility of choosing the amount of ISO applied to photography and shutter speed, different scene modes, as well as the stabilization software for image and video implemented by Sony. Therefore, the next updates CyanogenMod 10.1 (those based on Android Jelly Bean) will include a new range of possibilities in the photographic experience of multiple Sony Xperia terminals that did not have it.
- Advanced HDR: Multiple exposures combined; requires holding the phone steady to avoid camera shake.
- Manual control of ISO and obturation for creative low-light or action photos.
- Scene modes y stabilization image/video using Sony libraries.
- Multi-device Compatibility color profiles and improvements in indicted compared to the stock app.
Compatible models and the role of the community
Among the devices initially considered were, in Xperiablog, the following terminals are among those likely to receive this update from CyanogenMod: Xperia T, Xperia V, Xperia Z, Xperia ZL and Xperia Tablet Z. But we have not yet received any confirmation from CyanogenMod about the total number of Sony Xperia devices that will receive their own CyanogenMod 10.1 Custom ROM with such camera features.
Beyond this list, the collaboration with FreeXperia Team in the XDA community allowed CyanogenMod to be extended to numerous generations of Xperia. Thanks to this joint effort, very popular models such as Xperia Arc, Neo, Mini, Mini Pro, Play, Ray, X10, X8, X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro had stable CM builds. That ecosystem of contributions is the basis for CM 10.1 bring these closer new camera features to a wider spectrum of devices.
Usage tips and known limitations (nightly builds)
As with any living project, some nightly builds They can introduce changes to the kernel or camera libraries that affect the behavior depending on the model:
- HDR and resolution: On certain early builds HDR mode worked better at 3 SM than the maximum resolution. If you notice gallery crashes after processing HDR, reduce the resolution or update to a newer nightly resolution.
- Our Approach: If no focus confirmation is seen (color indicators), check that the focus mode is not in infinity and uses macro for close-ups. Remember that HDR takes three consecutive shots; keep your phone very stable.
- External SD storage: some users employ Gallery2 mods to save to the microSD. Not all builds include it by default; it requires specific patches.
- Extra features: effects such as Photosphere They come from the Google camera and are usually distributed as optional modules; are not part of the CM core due to licensing.
In parallel, the community has documented useful case studies for everyday use: battery calibration If you notice high consumption of “Android OS”, GPS settings with utilities like FasterGPS when the first fix takes a while, or the use of apps like Spirit FM for the radio. Other functions such as BLN (key illumination as notification) are kernel dependent; the stock CM does not always integrate them. call recording It usually requires third-party applications, as it is not enabled by default for legal reasons.
How to get camera improvements on your Xperia
To enjoy these features you need to have a CM 10.1 build compatible with your Xperia device. You can update from the CM Updater integrated or through tools such as cyan delta to apply deltas between versions. When there is kernel changes or deep libraries, it is recommended flash the full ROM (and its gapps) from recovery to avoid waste. Keep copy of the EFS folder It is an essential practice before any modification to the system.
From Android Help we will inform you about it so that you can take advantage of your mobile Sony Xperia by 200 percent.