Camera App on F-Droid?

[Tjorven]

Hi,

I’m thinking about getting a FP5, but I will probably wait until it is supported by CalyxOS. A camera that is at least solid is kinda important to me and the Camera and software in the FP5 seem to be pretty good. I don’t want to hate on FOSS camera apps, but it would be a shame if I couldn’t use the FP5 camera app on my device. Since the people who make the phone seem to be cool, is there a way to get the official FP5 camera app on F-Droid? If that is not wanted for some reason, could we at least be able to get it via Aurora Store and MicroG?

[rugk]

For a Better Camera on deGoogled Operating Systems

Hey everyone, with Fairphone upgrading the feature set of its camera with every new phone, people using operating systems like /e/OS and CalyxOS are largely being left behind. Features like full resolution (48MP) and likely also the new (virtual?) video stabilization are not available. The list goes on. That’s because the stock camera app cannot be implemented due to licensing problems. Devs from CalyxOS, for instance, have stated that they’d happily include it, but their hands are tied right …

may be of interest to you.

Also, as it has been mentioned in FP5 - Pictures Gallery, if you are okay with having some proprietary software on your device (you can restrict the internet access for it with CalyxOS’ firewall e.g.) a common solution for people is using GCam aka Google Camera (ports) as an unofficial, but working, camera alternative.