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.
Night Sight
Night Sight is a new feature in GCam 7.3 that made to capture images in a dark environment. It takes around 30 shots at different camera settings and then merges it to one, after applying the Image processing, the images come out with details and little to no noise in them when compared to normal shots.
Astrophotography Mode
It simply taking pictures of Night sky full of the star. It is a feature within Night mode.
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 only for that smartphone with camera2api disabled out of the factory
- Camera2 API enabled
- GCam apk
Camera2 api is already enabled on Custom ROMs like LineageOS and AEX.
Follow the below process to Enable Camera2api in your device, however, if your device has camera2api enabled out of the box, then Just download and Install the GCam apk.
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)
Choose your Smartphone from the List:
Xiaomi
| Device Name | Download link |
| Redmi Note 3 | Download |
| Redmi Note 4 | Download |
| Redmi 4X | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Download |
| Redmi Note 5/ 5 Plus | Download |
| Redmi Note 5 Pro | Download |
| Redmi Note 6 Pro | Download |
| Redmi Note 7 | Download |
| Redmi Note 7 Pro | Download |
| Redmi Note 8 | Download |
| Redmi Note 8 Pro | Download |
| Mi A3 | Download |
| Poco X2 | Download |
| Redmi Note 9 Pro | Download |
Oneplus
- No XML file means GCam is working good without any Configs.
| Device | GCam 6.X | GCam 7.X | XML/Config File |
| OnePlus 3T | Download | Download | Download |
| OnePlus 5 | Download | Download | Download |
| OnePlus 5T | Download | Download | Download |
| OnePlus 6 | Download | Download | Download |
| OnePlus 6T | Download | Download | Download |
| OnePlus 7 | Download | Download | Download |
| OnePlus 7T | Download | Download | Download |
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
Motorola
| Device Name | Download link |
| Moto G8 Plus | Download |
Please Gcam link for Moto G3
Hi,
There is no specific Gcam for every Smartphone, But some Versions work good on one and not on others. Go here and try Arnova and BSG Gcam and if it doesn’t work and try other apps | https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
Give Redmi 2 Prime GCam link
Hi,
Gcam needs Snapdragon SOC which is made after 2014-2015. Try to Enable Camera2api by Editing Build.prop and then Check the Compatibility by using this app – http://bit.ly/2IQ8qco.
give redmi 4x gcam link
your link to gcam versions for whyred (xiaomi redmi note 5 (pro)) users links to a page stating ‘I was asked by al_ro to remove all his apks from this website’. any other sources you might have? thanks
Try to Install Arnova GCam and see if it works.
Can I use g cam on lenovo k6 power??
Hi Karan,
I found a working GCam for K6 Power, here is the link http://bit.ly/2NHOuGt
give me gcam link for asus zenfone max pro m1
Please send the gcam link for honor 7a
Download
for redmi 3s pro
Does gcam work for Lenovo k8 note
Sorry Manikant, GCam only works on Snapdragon devices.
is there any way to fix front gcam on whyred?
Can I get the link for Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2?
Try this: https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V1f.apk
Can the camera be installed on Samsung j7 prime?
I have Nokia 6.1plus ..I have installed gcam bit when I take selfies it turns into mirror image please suggest me how can I fix it??
You have link for gcam vivo v7?
Mi 8 Lite pls!
Redmi note 7 link
Added
Link for Nexus 6 (32gb) XT1100
Please give a non rooted version g cam for mi note 5
Samsung galaxy m30 gcam link
Red mi y1 lite gcam download link please
hey subhnish, gcam download link for OBI SF1 WORLDPHONE please.
Can I use gcam on Samsung s7