Compatibility of all three rear cameras in video and photo apps with GrapheneOS

Matteu

Hello, I am considering several Google Pixel phones to install GrapheneOS on, and although I will initially purchase the 9 or 9a, I have also noticed those with three cameras, such as the Pro or Pro XL. My idea is to install some video and photo apps. One of them would be Open Camera.

My question is: when installing GrapheneOS, is it possible that I will lose access to any of the cameras ((main, ultrawide or telephoto) with some video or photo apps? Or is the compatibility the same as with the original operating system that comes with the Pixel?

LeslieFH

The same, works without problems.

Matteu

Is the camera app included in GrapheneOS for taking pictures the same as the one that comes with the Android operating system when you buy the phone? Is there another one for video, or are they the same? What are they called?

I've only used dumbphones, so I don't know much about apps yet, but I'm learning. If Graphene didn't exist, I might not buy a smartphone.

thmf

LeslieFH based on the standard AOSP Android camera

I doubt GrapheneOS is based on the standard AOSP camera app. It's a new and modern app.

Matteu the camera app included in GrapheneOS for taking pictures the same as the one that comes with the Android operating system when you buy the phone?

Here's the relevant documentation.

LeslieFH

It has the own GrapheneOS camera app, used for both photos and videos and based on the standard AOSP Android camera but with a privacy focus.

You can install Google Camera, which has more functions and better post-processing, but is, well, Google, this is the default Pixel camera app but the default camera app also works well.

vlad

wish the gos camera app has separate btns for selecting (well, kinda of, but nevertheless) each sensor, like in pixel camera or in ios stock camera.

simple use case: switch to telephoto and then back to x1 using the zoom slider.
i mean, switching exactly to x5 (or what is the zoom ratio of your device’s telephoto lens) and back exactly to x1.
for the best experience, using only one hand to both hold the smartphone and control the camera. both horizontally and vertically.

it is an absolute showstopper for me in attempts to use a gos camera app, which is otherwise decent.

answering the original question: gos camera is not very comfortable for me from ux perspective, but it is functional.
also there is a possibility to install a pixel camera app from play store to gain close to stock experience. optionally, disable the network permission for it.