Although every smartphone comes pre-installed with the manufacturer’s camera app, many enthusiastic users try to get the most out of it. Taking good pictures depends on the photographer’s hand, however, post treatment This is a very important part of mobile photography and in this field there is no other like the Google camera, now called Pixel Camera.
Its name comes from the Mountain View firm’s family of phones, since it appears by default on the installed Google Pixel. Of course, fortunately and thanks to the community, Its “magic” is transferred to the rest of Android phones with GCam (or GCam Go for less powerful mobile phones). While the updated GCam to version 9.2 arrived a few months ago, the latest version now available raises the bar with improved performance.
A very neat Google Camera for the rest of Android
As it could not be otherwise, we have updated the latest GCam from the developer BSG (one of the most reputable) to the last version available on the Celso Azevedo website. From this site you can follow ports from Google Camera to other devices.
One of our favorites is the one from the aforementioned user, who continues to improve step by step with each new APK. Compared to the original version, it remains relatively up to date: while the GCam continues based on 9.2Google has version 9.4 on its Pixels. That doesn’t matter too much either, since the last few subversions haven’t brought any major changes.
Now yes, we have specifically installed the BSG V18 with excellent results both on a Xiaomi 13 and on a Galaxy A54, both with the default system. This new GCam perfectly detects the ultra wide-angle sensors and even the telephoto lens of the Xiaomi mobile, and it is not so simple, at least without errors.
In addition, it has the Manual mode that the Pixel 8 Pro was released in which we can control parameters such as ISO, shutter speed and focus. Added by BSG, some interface improvements stand out as well as the ability to load configuration files for each model. You can find them at this link.
The libraries used for image processing can also be modified, depending on the level of customization we want to make. Although this involves manipulation and errors can be generated, it is primarily for testing. Another minor aspect that can be configured is the gallery app that will open the previewbeing able to choose between the default one of our mobile, Google Photos or the file manager itself.
For download it on your smartphone, remember to enable the unknown sources option, otherwise you will not be able to install GCam in APK format. The download is available at the following link. It is definitely worth it if you want to make a leap in quality in your photos.
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