First of all what is Google camera or Gcam?
Google Camera (Gcam) is a camera phone application developed by Google for Android.
Initially This Gcam app was running on any Android 4.4 but it is only officially supported in Google pixels phones
Google camera is one of the best Camera app ever made for Android with the launch of Google pixel 3
Google Camera has some advanced features, especially the Night Sight mode. After the release of Night Sight mode on Google Camera, people tried to find the same quality as on this camera but no application could beat it. That's why Google Camera (Gcam) is becoming more and more popular and people want to install it on their phones. Although available, not all phones support this Google Camera. So here is a list of smartphones that support Google Camera.
Here are the Questions about Google camera (Gcam) :
Is Google camera safe:
The folks at XDA Developers both tested and analyzed the app, and concluded that it doesn't contain any malicious code and is safe to install.
Why is Google camera so Good:
The google camera app is the reason behind capturing so much detail and better dynamic range. The HDR+ mode gives you a better dynamic range with such a great detail just because the image processing is so good and is able extract more light and produces better lowlight shots. ... The image shown at pixel 3 launch event.
Can I install Google camera:
Yes, you can download it. If it is not available on play store you can download it from XDA Developers site. It is a very trusted site and their is no malicious software there. Device should have Android 8.0 or Oreo in it.
Is Gcam illegal:
Yes, you can download it. If it is not available on play store you can download it from XDA Developers site. It is a very trusted site and their is no malicious software there. Device should have Android 8.0 or Oreo in it.
Is Google camera still available:
It was initially supported on all devices running Android 4.4 KitKat and higher, but is now only officially supported on Google's Pixel devices. It was publicly released for Android 4.4+ on the Google Play Store on April 16, 2014 and removed from public.
Can you install Gcam without Root:
The answer to your question is Yes you can Install GCam On Mi A1 without root and without Unlocking your phone's bootloader. ... How can I install MIUI 9 on Mi A1, or can I get features of MIUI on a stock Android?
Does my Phone have camera2API:
Well, all you need to do is download a simple app called 'Camera2 API probe' from the Google Play Store and run it. The app gives detailed info about both the rear and front camera sensors of your Android phone. From that info, you can easily deduce whether your Android device supports Camera2 API or not.
Gcam is still not officially supported for any Android device except Google pixel phones,but some devices can still support because they supper Camera2Api.
If your smartphone supports Camera2Api it means your device can support Google camera.
Check your device's Camera2Api status by installing below mentioned app.
List of Smartphones that supports Google camera (Gcam)
Asus : Zenfone Max Pro M1, Zenfone Max Pro M2, Asus Zenfone 6, Asus Zenfone 5Z
Essential : Essential Phone PH-1
Google : Google Pixel / Pixel XL, Google Pixel 2 / Pixel 2XL
HTC : HTC 10, HTC U11, HTC U11, HTC U Ultra
LeEco : LeEco Le Max 2, LeEco Le Pro 3
Lenovo : Lenovo K6, Lenovo P2, Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro, Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus
LG : LG G4, LG G5, LG G6, LG G7 ThinQ, LG V20, LG V30
Motorola : Moto G5 Plus, Moto G5S, Motorola One, Motorola One Power, Moto G5S Plus, Moto X4
Nokia : Nokia 8, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6, Nokia 5
OnePlus : OnePlus 7 Pro, Oneplus 7, OnePlus 6 / 6T, OnePlus 5 / 5T, OnePlus 3 / 3T
Razer : Razer Phone, Razer Phone 2
RealMe : RealMe 2 Pro, RealMe 3 Pro, Realme 1, RealMe 2, Realme 3, Realme X, Official Way to Unlock Realme 3 Pro
Samsung : Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9 +, Samsung Galaxy S8, Snapdragon, Exynos, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10 Plus
Xiaomi : Xiaomi Mi A1, Xiaomi Mi 5, Xiaomi Mi 5S, Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Mi 6, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Xiaomi Mi Mix, Xiaomi Mi Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi 3S, Xiaomi Redmi 4X, Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime, Xiaomi Redmi 5A, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5/5 Plus, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, Xiaomi Mi A2 / A2 Lite , Redmi K 20, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi note 8
These are the devices that currently supports gcam.
You can check this list in below mentioned app manually
How to Install gcam (Google camera)
If your device supports Gcam then you have to go for below mentioned app from where you can check your device's camera2Api status and find a perfect gcam for your device.
Download GCamator app
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