Universal Camera Enhancement & Artificial Restriction Bypass for Xiaomi & AOSP
Engineered specifically for the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G / Pro+ 5G / Discovery (ruby / rubypro) powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (MT6877V).
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For detailed release notes, bug fixes, and version history, please see CHANGELOG.md.
Note
Please Grant Superuser (Root) Access to CameraTools when prompted by Magisk, KernelSU, or APatch!
CameraTools uses root access for two critical operations:
- Direct Sandbox Preference Sync: Modern Android (13 & 14) enforces strict SELinux isolation and cross-app private data access restrictions. CameraTools leverages root to copy your configuration directly into the camera application's private sandbox (
/data/data/com.android.camera/shared_prefs/cameratools_prefs.xml) with world-readable permissions. This ensures 100% reliable preference delivery even when standard XSharedPreferences or IPC ContentProviders are blocked by the OS. - Instant One-Click Camera Restart: Tapping "Restart Camera" in the app uses root (
su -c am force-stop) to cleanly terminate running camera daemon instances and restart the app, applying your new toggles in seconds without rebooting your phone.
CameraTools automatically detects your ROM environment (RomDetector) and injects the appropriate hooks depending on the active package:
- Package IDs:
com.android.camera,com.miui.camera - Environments: Stock MIUI 14, HyperOS 1.0/2.0, or ported MiuiCamera modules running on custom AOSP ROMs (LineageOS, crDroid, Evolution X, PixelOS, etc.).
- Experience: Full integration including native Leica authentic/vibrant modes, 4K60 video toggles, 50MP normal photo remosaic, Pro Mode 60s shutter, and director mode dual-video.
- Package IDs:
com.google.android.GoogleCamera,com.google.android.GoogleCameraEng,com.android.MGC,com.MGC(BSG),com.agc.cam(AGC),com.shamim.cam(SGCAM),org.codeaurora.snapcam. - Experience: Unlocks 4K 60FPS target FPS ranges (
CONTROL_AE_AVAILABLE_TARGET_FPS_RANGES), injects a true 150 Mbps bitrate directly into GCam'sMediaFormat/MediaCodecvideo pipeline, unlocks manual exposure parameters, and disables system thermal throttling interruptions.
- Package IDs:
com.android.camera2,org.lineageos.aperture,app.grapheneos.camera,net.sourceforge.opencamera. - Experience: Framework-level interception via
CameraCharacteristicsandMediaRecorder. Directly exposes 60s exposure time range, 60fps video capture profiles, 150 Mbps recording bitrate, and bypasses thermal restrictions viaPowerManager.getCurrentThermalStatus.
| Feature | Description | Architecture / Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| 🎥 4K 60FPS Video (Rear & Front) | Unlocks silky-smooth 4K (3840×2160) recording at 60 FPS on rear sensor and 4K (30/60 FPS) on the 16MP front camera. | Hooks ComponentConfigVideoQuality.isSupport60FPS and quality profile 2108 + QUALITY_2160P (8) across rear and front camera sensors. |
| 🎬 150 Mbps Cinematic Bitrate | Vastly elevates video recording fidelity from compressed stock ~30–50 Mbps to a broadcast-grade 150 Mbps stream. | In Xiaomi Camera, replaces compression tables with 150,000,000 bps. In GCam, overrides MediaFormat bitrate keys. In AOSP, hooks MediaRecorder.setVideoEncodingBitRate. |
| 🎞️ Pro RAW (DNG) Native Bayer Capture | Produces uncompressed, true 12.5MP native Bayer RAW (DNG) digital negatives in Pro Mode with full dynamic range for Lightroom/Photoshop. | Exposes native RAW_SENSOR (32) stream without overriding dimensions, ensuring rock-solid MediaTek HAL stream configuration. |
| 🔴 Leica Profiles & Watermarks | Unlocks authentic Leica Authentic & Vibrant color science profiles, custom Leica tuning, and genuine Leica watermarks. | Hooks MiThemeCompatCV and ComponentConfigCvType with strict reflection return-type safety guards. |
| 👥 Dual-Camera Stream (Director Mode 204) | Enables simultaneous video recording using both the rear main sensor and front selfie camera. | Activates hardware pipeline mode ID 204 with MediaTek Picture-in-Picture (MTK PIP) vendor tags and removes device blacklists. |
| ⏱️ Extended Pro Shutter Range (60s – 1/16000s) | Extends manual shutter speed up to 60 full seconds for astrophotography and long exposures, and down to 1/16000s for freezing fast action. | Hooks ComponentManuallyDualLens and framework CameraCharacteristics.SENSOR_INFO_EXPOSURE_TIME_RANGE (62,500ns – 60,000,000,000ns). |
| ❄️ Hardware Thermal Bypass | Prevents the camera app from throwing thermal popups, blocking 4K60, or forcibly terminating recording when the device heats up. | Neutralizes ThermalDetector and spoofer PowerManager.getCurrentThermalStatus to THERMAL_STATUS_NONE (0). |
| 🔍 50MP Normal Photo Mode | Forces standard "Photo" mode to capture full 8192×6144 resolution with seamless MediaTek ISP hardware remosaicing. | Backend spoofing: Exposes ultra-pixel resolution while keeping normal UI, AE, and HDR controls intact. Strictly excluded from Portrait mode to prevent bokeh chroma corruption. |
| 📹 Pro Video Flat LOG Profile | Unlocks a flat LOG color profile in Pro Video mode for maximum dynamic range and cinematic LUT color grading in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere. | Unlocks isSupportedVideoLogFormat in camera configuration. |
| 🎬 Cinematic MiMovie (2.39:1) | Unlocks 2.39:1 anamorphic widescreen aspect ratio and movie framing guidelines. | Unlocks isSupportedVideoMiMovie and isSupportedCinematicVideo. |
| 📝 Video Teleprompter | Floating on-screen script prompter with adjustable font size, speed, and placement for effortless vlog presentation. | Activates videoPrompterSupported and o0O0o0o hooks. |
| 🎯 Focus Peaking & Zebra Stripes | Real-time edge focus highlighting and zebra stripes on overexposed highlight clipping regions. | Hooks isSupportDepthFocusForMTK, o0O0ooOO, and isTeleX. |
| 👁️ AI Motion Tracking Focus | Continuous AI tracking focus for human eyes, faces, and moving pets in photo and video. | Unlocks isSupportTrackEye, isSupportTrackFocus, and isTrackFocusDefined. |
| 📄 Document Scanner Mode | Automatic document and ID card scanner mode with perspective deskew, shadow removal, and contrast enhancement. | Unlocks DocModuleEntry.support, o00o0oO0, and injects mode 186 into DataItemGlobal.getSortModes(). |
| 🎙️ Directional Audio Zoom & Bluetooth Mic | Unlocks external Bluetooth earbud microphone audio recording and 3-mic directional audio focus. | Unlocks isSupportBluetoothHeadsetMic, isSupport3MicEnable, isSupportAiAudioNew, and o00o0000. |
Are you running a custom AOSP ROM on your Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G / Pro+ 5G (ruby / rubypro)? We want your feedback!
We have designed CameraTools specifically to support custom ROMs such as LineageOS, crDroid, Evolution X, PixelOS, DerpFest, and RisingOS.
- Install Module:
- Download and install the latest
v1.3.2APK from Releases.
- Download and install the latest
- Grant Superuser (Root) Permissions:
- Open the CameraTools app. When prompted by Magisk, KernelSU, or APatch, tap Grant (Always Allow) so the app can sync settings directly to target camera data directories and execute quick camera restarts.
- Enable in LSPosed / Vector:
- Open your Xposed manager (LSPosed, Vector, etc.).
- Enable the CameraTools module.
- Crucial Step — Verify Module Scope:
- For Ported MiuiCamera: Ensure
com.android.cameraorcom.miui.camerais checked in the scope. - For GCam: Ensure your installed GCam package (e.g.
com.android.MGC,com.agc.cam,com.shamim.cam) is checked. - For AOSP Camera: Ensure
org.lineageos.aperture,net.sourceforge.opencamera, orcom.android.camera2is checked.
- For Ported MiuiCamera: Ensure
- Configure Settings:
- Open the CameraTools app and toggle the features you want to test.
- Tap Restart Camera inside the app.
- Capture & Submit Diagnostic Logs:
- Connect your phone to your PC via USB with USB Debugging enabled.
- Launch your camera app and run the following command in terminal:
adb logcat -s CameraTools VectorLegacyBridge
- If an app crashes, capture the crash stack trace:
adb logcat -b crash
- Submit Feedback:
- Open an issue on our GitHub Issues Tracker with:
- Your ROM name & Android version (e.g., crDroid 10.x, Android 14).
- Camera application tested & package version.
- Output from
adb logcat -s CameraTools.
- Open an issue on our GitHub Issues Tracker with:
- Prerequisites:
- Device: Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G / Pro+ 5G / Discovery (
ruby/rubypro) - OS: Android 13 or Android 14 (Stock HyperOS / MIUI or AOSP Custom ROM)
- Root: Magisk, KernelSU, or APatch (Superuser permissions granted to CameraTools)
- Framework: LSPosed (Zygisk) or Vector installed and active
- Device: Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G / Pro+ 5G / Discovery (
- Setup Steps:
- Install
io.github.official_arvind.cameratools-v1.3.2.apk. - Open CameraTools and grant root permission.
- Activate module in LSPosed / Vector and select camera app(s) in scope.
- Reboot device or restart zygote.
- Toggle desired camera enhancements and tap Restart Camera.
- Install
- Hardware Heat: Bypassing thermal shutdown limits during extended 4K60 video recording or high ambient temperatures will cause the device to heat up. Use common sense and avoid leaving recording unattended in direct sunlight.
- Camera Sensor Support: Pro RAW (12.5MP native Bayer stream) and 50MP Normal Photo modes utilize the primary Sony IMX766 sensor. On the Dimensity 1080 (ruby), the MediaTek Camera HAL exposes RAW at the native 12.5MP 4-in-1 binned Bayer resolution (50MP is handled via ISP hardware remosaic for JPEG). These modes are strictly bound to Camera ID 0 (rear main lens); the ultra-wide and front cameras continue to operate at their respective native resolutions.
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See the LICENSE file for full details.