Pawn Collateral Photography with CameraX in Girvi
Capture up to 10 high-resolution photos per pledge, stored safely in private app-sandboxed storage without cluttering your phone gallery.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Open Transaction or Loan Creation Form
In 'Add Transaction' or inside an existing transaction's details, tap the Camera icon in the Collateral Photos section.
Capture Hallmark & Ornament Details
Use the CameraX viewfinder to photograph the jewelry from multiple angles, focusing on BIS 916 hallmarking, gemstone settings, and clasps.
Attach Up to 10 Photos per Pledge
Add up to 10 distinct images per transaction. Girvi generates optimized local thumbnails for fast, zero-lag scrolling.
Private Sandboxed Storage Security
All photos are stored exclusively in app-private internal storage (`filesDir/item_photos/`). They never appear in Android Gallery or Google Photos.
Inspect Photos in Full-Screen Viewer
Tap any thumbnail in the detail screen to open the high-res zoomable viewer, verifying ornament condition during redemption.
Expected Outcome
Indisputable photographic evidence of pledged items is attached to the loan record, eliminating disputes when returning jewelry to customers.
Important Points & Common Pitfalls
- Taking blurry photos in low shop lighting; use adequate lighting on the counter to clearly capture hallmark engravings.