GCam Download and Installing Guide

Why use GCam?

HDR+ | Great Dynamic range

Google’s HDR+ is based on Image fusion technology which takes different images and then merges it into a single but more detailed image. It improves dynamic range and also give better low light shots. On Xiaomi Mi 1 which is only $200 smartphone, the low light shots are far better in GCam than the Stock camera app.

Portrait Mode

While some companies need dual camera setup for portrait mode and they still suck at it. Google released Pixel 2 XL with all Portrait mode entirely based on Software. And it is so great that even some top-tier dual camera setup fails to beat it in edge detection. GCam brings the top-notch algorithm to every Android smartphone. The Edge detection and Bokeh effect is good even on budget devices.

EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization)

This feature is still missing in many budget smartphone but with GCam you can record Stabilized videos. EIS stands for Electronic image stabilization which stabilizes video and makes it less jittery. It works perfectly on Redmi Note 4 which does not have EIS on Stock camera app.

How to Install GCam (Google camera APK)

You need:

• Android Smartphone with Snapdragon SoCs (2014 or later)
• Android 7.0 Nougat or Latest
• Root access
• Camera2 api enabled
• Gcam

 

Camera2 api is already enabled on Custom ROMs like LineageOS and AEX

Step 1: Root your Device (Magisk Manager recommended )

Step 2: Download Root Explorer, Edit Build.prop and add this line

persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1

or use Magisk Module

Step 3: Install GCam or Google Camera APK (Download link below)

Arnova8G2 and B-S-G Gcam port work perfectly on most of the phones. Get it here

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Choose your Smartphone from the List:  

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 3

Redmi Note 3 is still running the old Android Marshmallow. Although, it can be updated to Android Nougat and oreo by flashing Custom ROMs.

For Android Marshmallow – BSG Gcam Port

Android Nougat –  Arnova8G2 Port | Serjo87

Android Oreo – Arnova8G2 | GCam Port

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Redmi Note 4

Android Nougat 7.0 –  Scrubber V5.1 _24

Nougat 7.1 –  Scrubber V5.1 _25 

Android Oreo – Arnova8G2 V1.3

Watch Dhananjay Bhosale Video

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Xiaomi Mi A1

You can use GCam on Mi A1 without Root. Just follow these Steps:

• Enable Developer options and Enable USB Debugging.
• Download This Software (GCam Tool) and Run it on your PC. You will get a menu like this:

• Connect your Mi A1 to PC through the USB cable and Click on “Enable HAL3, EIS, and Install” on the GCam tool
• Your phone will go into recovery mode and after a Reboot, you will get GCam working on your Device.
• Open the app and Go to Settings – Config Camera HDR+ – Select Nexus 6 Auto and then in Model, select Nexus 6

Source: MIUI forum

You can also Install Latest version of GCam from www.celsoazevedo.com

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Redmi Note 5/5 Plus (Vince)

Redmi 5 Plus was released in February with Android Nougat. Thanks to the Developer Saneklic who provides fixed GCam for Redmi Note 5 or 5 Plus. Here is the link to all versions

Android Nougat/Oreo: Saneklic GCam

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Redmi Note 5 Pro (Whyred)

Developer al_ro provides stable GCam for Redmi Note 5 Pro

Download here: al_ro GCam

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Redmi 4X (Santoni)

Redmi 4X was a super affordable but capable smartphone. Developer Arthur provides GCam for Redmi 4X. So the GCam is fully stable and all camera and features are working perfectly.

For All Android Version: Arthur GCam

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Oneplus

Oneplus 5/5T and Oneplus 3/3T

When GCam first came, Oneplus 5/5T and 3/3T had some issues but thanks to defcomg for the fix which solves the front camera fix. You need root access to apply the fix.

Download GCam or Google Camera APK from here

Fix for Front Cam for:

Magisk Module – Oneplus 5/5T | Oneplus 3/3T

TWRP Flashable zip-  Oneplus 5/5T | Oneplus 3/3T

Here are the recommended settings:

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Oneplus 6

Developer cstark27 provides stable GCam for Oneplus 6. Download the GCam version which starts with “OP6”, for example, “OP6_N6_GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.2.apk”

Download here: cstark27 GCam

Samsung

Gcam for Samsung Galaxy S9+ (Exynos) with AR stickers working

Download both APKs from this link. One is the GCam and other is for AR stickers. You will also find a Folder named “Settings”, Go into that and change the settings of GCam according to the settings given in images.

Download the ARCore by Google