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[MAGISK][APP][FIX]Google Camera with HDR+ on FRONT/BACK, Portrait mod fix and Guides

As everyone was asking for some guides and fixes of the Google Camera on our Mi Note 3 device, I decided to help you out with a guide and all necessary resources to get it working.
First of all, for people new to Google Camera, follow @dimi89 's guide as an introduction to all processes needed to achieve a working camera port.
To make it simple, you need to:
Unlock bootloader
Flash TWRP or boot it through fastboot (there are plenty of guides here)
Install Magisk systemless root through TWRP recovery
Flash my fixes module below to enable Camera 2 API and make front camera working as desired
Install the best APK for you from https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
Be happy
Until now, we had it working but some features like Portrait mode, front camera HDR+ and portrait, plus front camera flash were missing.
With the help of @defcomg I managed to make a Magisk Module as a bundle that does both enabling Camera2API and adds necessary libs to fix the camera. You can download it below.
As per the apk of the GCam on your device, I recommend latest Arnova8G2 version. You can also find it at the bottom of this post. It is great and does not require any other settings after you apply the fix in Magisk.
Downloads here:
-Camera2API, Portrait mode + HDR on front camera fix (MAGISK MODULE) - https://mega.nz/#!M5gjSQxJ!K5Q4XmdRimI_x2xpOWexHR52qUi5sklOV7SVhWWo9RE
-Stable and autoconfig GCam - https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/...eCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7beta-test-9.apk
For any other questions, feel free to ask me.
IMPORTANT!! The fix for front cam may not work with all ROMs. It was tested on the following:
XIAOMI.EU Stable 9.5.4.0
XIAOMI.EU Stable 9.2.x.x
XIAOMI.EU Developer 8.3.22
Lineage OS
AOSP Extended
You can test it on your device on your own risk. If it does not work you can delete module from magisk.
Credits to @defcomg for the help with the library, @WebDingo for the magisk module and @Arnova8G2 for the amazing work with all GCam ports. Also crediting other developers for their great additions to this community.
Enjoy!

Great job
Great job Gcam now works very well, the only thing I noticed is that is laggy at times in portrait mode. Is it normal?

will it work on my mi5s?

Thank you, its working! Mi Note 3 xiaomi.eu 9.5.4.0

Artic02 said:
Great job Gcam now works very well, the only thing I noticed is that is laggy at times in portrait mode. Is it normal?
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Did you use the GCam version I recommended?
Sporso said:
will it work on my mi5s?
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No, MI 5S uses a different front camera sensor.

WebDingo said:
Did you use the GCam version I recommended?
Yes, latest Arnova's version. Hovewer it's not annoying because most of the times it runs smoothly, I wrote here only to inform you
Sent from my Xiaomi Mi Note 3 using XDA Labs
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Works on epic rom! Thanks!

Works on multirom 8.3.15

thanks bro for sharing
it works well

Anyone have flash via twrp fix version ?

Thanksss. With arnova v6 (and this beta) works fine. So I've a problem but...you have 60 FPS video? For me is ever 30 FPS and I search in every part of the web the way to have got 60 FPS in full hd. For me is very important. If you know a way, please tell me (also use another new custom ROM). Thanks

moredex said:
Anyone have flash via twrp fix version ?
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Yes it works through twrp.

What if i already add a c2api lines in build prop? Will it conflict?

Hey guys. Mıuı pro 8.3.22 good but pls help. I want to front camera mirror photo??
Mi Note 3 cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi

This libs conflict with miui camera original libs if i install them with magisk? I want miui camera and its things untouched. Thanks!

Damm....
I do not know how the install this thing Magisk...
Cant be done by TWRP?

Big thanks for this been waiting for this to happen in months!
Do you think that this could be ported to Redmi 5/5plus? They exactly have the problem in portrait and hdr+. Anyways thanks again!

You made my day. The fix works perfectly and i love the selfie portrait mode.
Thank you very much and Arnova of course!

Working.....
Thank youuuuu!!
Also first install of Magisk!!

pyronia said:
What if i already add a c2api lines in build prop? Will it conflict?
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No, you shouldn't have any issue with that.

[GoogleCamera] - Mi A2 Lite Optimised.

I am not sure if there is already thread regarding this version from @Hass31 version of Gcam . If there is , then please ignore this thread .
Otherwise , then here it is .
This version by @Hass31 is optimised for Mi A2 Lite and I can say this is the first version of Google Camera that I used which is fully functional .
Pre-Requisites : You have to enable Camera2Api in order to use this version of GoogleCamera .
Tested :
1. Front Camera (Potrait) HDR+ On = Working
2. Front Camera HDR+ = Working
3. Front Camera HDR+ Off = Working
4. Rear Camera (all mode) = Working
5. Video 60fps (I doubt it shoot at 60fps) with Stabilize = Working
6. Video slowmotion 120fps = Working
Thus , I can say we finally have this version that is sufficient and better than the stock cam .
Download Here : https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GCamera.apk
THANKS @Hass31
Mod optimised by hass31 for his Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite.
Changelog:
- First update.
A small modification of Google Camera for our device differs from others: stability, operability.
Update check in the paragraph (there you can also state your suggestions and learn about the development of the modification): "About the application" - "Check update".
(Thanks for to Konstantin for the translation improvements.)

mytowyn said:
I am not sure if there is already thread regarding this version from @Hass31 version of Gcam . If there is , then please ignore this thread .
Otherwise , then here it is .
This version by @Hass31 is optimised for Mi A2 Lite and I can say this is the first version of Google Camera that I used which is fully functional .
Tested :
1. Front Camera (Potrait) HDR+ On = Working
2. Front Camera HDR+ = Working
3. Front Camera HDR+ Off = Working
4. Rear Camera (all mode) = Working
5. Video 60fps (I doubt it shoot at 60fps) with Stabilize = Working
6. Video slowmotion 120fps = Working
Thus , I can say we finally have this version that is sufficient and better than the stock cam .
Download Here : https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GCamera.apk
THANKS @Hass31
Mod optimised by hass31 for his Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite.
Changelog:
- First update.
A small modification of Google Camera for our device differs from others: stability, operability.
Update check in the paragraph (there you can also state your suggestions and learn about the development of the modification): "About the application" - "Check update".
(Thanks for to Konstantin for the translation improvements.)
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Uninstallable on stock+magisk and camera 2 API enabled..

No problems installing here, on October update - magisk and cam2 api
Everything seems to work ok, but Night mode is not on this build.

hossman said:
No problems installing here, on October update - magisk and cam2 api
Everything seems to work ok, but Night mode is not on this build.
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it's v5.+,
night mode is in v6.+ of google camera

isnt it possible to it not require camera 2 api?

I can also confirm that everything works.
But sadly this isn't the latest build of the Google camera and is only build v5, so until than, the Tolyan009 version is better in my opinion.

Do u have the link for tolyan? Mind to share it here? Thanks in advance...

WiwiPouPou said:
Uninstallable on stock+magisk and camera 2 API enabled..
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What other version u have on ur phone for gcam?

whise1 said:
isnt it possible to it not require camera 2 api?
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I dont think without camera2api it will be possible. Not in oreo.

zk_eu said:
I can also confirm that everything works.
But sadly this isn't the latest build of the Google camera and is only build v5, so until than, the Tolyan009 version is better in my opinion.
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Can u share the link here for tolyan? Thanks man.

mytowyn said:
Can u share the link here for tolyan? Thanks man.
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You can find tolyan's and other devs gcam ports here:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

Hi, Just got my son this phone and he loves it but says the camera isn't brilliant, which one of these mods is the best one to use to make the camera take better pictures mainly more colour depth ? Thanks

Panda666uk said:
Hi, Just got my son this phone and he loves it but says the camera isn't brilliant, which one of these mods is the best one to use to make the camera take better pictures mainly more colour depth ? Thanks
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I actually using this cam, amazing night mode, try it.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/...iMAX2_V1b_A8.1+fix_Hexagon_failed+blFront.apk

adakaya1994 said:
You can find tolyan's and other devs gcam ports here:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
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I know the link but theres too much version there.. cn u sharw which actual tolyan version u r using ? Thanks in advance.

mytowyn said:
I know the link but theres too much version there.. cn u sharw which actual tolyan version u r using ? Thanks in advance.
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If you want the latest version and night sight you gotta give up on the hdr+ powered selfies if you are okay with that you can use tolyan's mi max2 version which is (stay tuned for the updates from the site i posted previously tho):
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog271/

adakaya1994 said:
If you want the latest version and night sight you gotta give up on the hdr+ powered selfies if you are okay with that you can use tolyan's mi max2 version which is (stay tuned for the updates from the site i posted previously tho):
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog271/
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Thanks man , great!

After installing apk it gives error and just blackscreens with error.

Goncalodoom said:
After installing apk it gives error and just blackscreens with error.
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Did you enable camera2api before ?

adakaya1994 said:
If you want the latest version and night sight you gotta give up on the hdr+ powered selfies if you are okay with that you can use tolyan's mi max2 version which is (stay tuned for the updates from the site i posted previously tho):
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog271/
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I can confirm that this MI Mix2 version is the most complete for the MI A2 Lite: it only misses the HDR/HDR+ front and Slow Motion.
WIth this and other 2 different versions installed, I'm good to shot every existing mode for foto and video

How to use this? just simply install or theres some magic needed before it works?

Fully working GCam 6 (incl. FrontCam) for A2 Lite available NOW!

If available plz share link

This isn't Youtube, you don't need clickbait titles.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...amera-7-0-009-259843690-android-apk-download/
I think this is the latest version for Android 9.

andraslate said:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...amera-7-0-009-259843690-android-apk-download/
I think this is the latest version for Android 9.
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An unmodded GCAM will hardly work on any device beside Pixels.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
That's probably the best place for finding a GCAM port.

thorin0815 said:
An unmodded GCAM will hardly work on any device beside Pixels.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
That's probably the best place for finding a GCAM port.
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For me it's working, only the HDR function not in the front facing camera... But gonna check out your link, thanks.

what a clickbait, what the hell xD

Question [CLOSED] Gcam request thread

Aloha there
First :
I want to ask about the best google camera versions for our device ?
please share your experience
Second :
I want want to ask if anyone can post a pinned thread that is continuously updated for that purpose .
Thanks in advance

Here you go
[CLOSED] [GCAM] Perfect GCAM for main camera - less for ultrawide
hi guys, wanted to let you know this gcam : https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1497/ + this config : https://gofile.io/d/3y7YSE works like a charm on the poco F3 as it is for the IMX582/586 based Mi9T... for...
forum.xda-developers.com

laid1995 said:
Here you go
[CLOSED] [GCAM] Perfect GCAM for main camera - less for ultrawide
hi guys, wanted to let you know this gcam : https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1497/ + this config : https://gofile.io/d/3y7YSE works like a charm on the poco F3 as it is for the IMX582/586 based Mi9T... for...
forum.xda-developers.com
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thanks bro

Atasal said:
Aloha there
First :
I want to ask about the best google camera versions for our device ?
please share your experience
Second :
I want want to ask if anyone can post a pinned thread that is continuously updated for that purpose .
Thanks in advance
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Download BSG's latest Gcam. (Not the alpha build) It works with all lenses and everything in the app works and you don't need any configs, just install and you're good.
BSG GCam APKs - Google Camera Port
Modified Google Camera app by BSG.
www.celsoazevedo.com

ajsmsg78 said:
Download BSG's latest Gcam. (Not the alpha build) It works with all lenses and everything in the app works and you don't need any configs, just install and you're good.
BSG GCam APKs - Google Camera Port
Modified Google Camera app by BSG.
www.celsoazevedo.com
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That is better than stock camera? Needed to update the version of gcam every time?

SlideCan said:
That is better than stock camera? Needed to update the version of gcam every time?
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Yeah, Gcam takes better, sharper photos than the stock cam. You don't have to update if you don't want to.

ajsmsg78 said:
Yeah, Gcam takes better, sharper photos than the stock cam. You don't have to update if you don't want to.
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But maybe every week new apdate is available so..
Widecamera works well? what about the focus?

SlideCan said:
But maybe every week new apdate is available so..
Widecamera works well? what about the focus?
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Wide angle lens works fine, so does the telephoto and video recording. Everything works. It works on Miui or Custom ROMS.

ajsmsg78 said:
Wide angle lens works fine, so does the telephoto and video recording. Everything works. It works on Miui or Custom ROMS.
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Okay
You can tell me how is the microphone quality? for calls and videos..

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Question Are the phone cameras still restricted on Custom ROMs?

I've read on some threads that the phone cameras are restricted to 12MP on Custom ROMs and can't be taken full advantage of, is this still the case or have devs managed to fix this issue? If so in which Custom ROMs?

In MIUI-based Custom ROMs you get all the megapixels.
On AOSP-based ROMs I think your only chance is ANX Camera, but thats not available for some Xiaomi phones. I think Poco F3 is not officially supported yet. This is the project: https://camera.aeonax.com/

I know there one ANX cam from @althafvly (on telegram), https://sourceforge.net/projects/althafvly/files/Anx/ANXCamera_v185R-1_alioth.zip/download
Got it here MOD EDIT: Link Removed
And Poco F3 global photography group (MOD EDIT: Link Removed)
Everything does not work for now

Here is a new one
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Noe367 said:
Here is a new one
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Doesn't seem to work with UW and Macro cameras

How is this camera if you have tried it out? Is it considerably better than a gcam with good configs?
How hard was the installation, I saw that you have to flash zips and install some addons and stuff to install it.
Is it worth installing this anx camera?

Noe367 said:
I know there one ANX cam from @althafvly (on telegram), https://sourceforge.net/projects/althafvly/files/Anx/ANXCamera_v185R-1_alioth.zip/download
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And Poco F3 global photography group (MOD EDIT: Link Removed)
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Hello,
is this still the latest anx cam version for Android 11?
I have installed this and with it I can now finally take pictures with 48MP, but the 48MP pictures have a strong yellow cast

encryptomator said:
Hello,
is this still the latest anx cam version for Android 11?
I have installed this and with it I can now finally take pictures with 48MP, but the 48MP pictures have a strong yellow cast
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I believe the 48MP does not work, you can try to find a better version in the photography telegram group, I can't link

Cringe mods removing links