Google Camera is one of the wonders among Android devices. It is the holy grail of Google Pixel smartphones. After all, while other companies are relying on multiple-cameras to deliver high-quality shots, Google Pixels are sustained by powerful software. Pixel smartphones have blessed with this technology thus making them some of the best smartphones in the market for photography. They have official support for advanced features like Astrophotography and portrait mode. Google has recently rolled out the Google Camera App v7.3 with several new features and enhancements. The community is fast, and now we have Gcam 7.3 mod for all Android smartphones.
Back in the last month, we uploaded a tutorial teaching you how to install Gcam 7.3 in all Android smartphones. However, it was restricted to Android 10+ smartphones. Now, a new version of the mod has been developed for devices that are on Android 9 Pie. That basically means that most of the Android devices running Android 9 Pie or Android 10 can try this mod now.
What is Gcam?
In short, Gcam is a mod that aims to bring the Google Camera app to several smartphones and ensure that all features work with them. There are several variations of Gcam. Some are meant for multiple Android devices, while others are made specifically for a single smartphone. Multiple developers are working on Gcam and we have today an active community of users using the Mod.
Now developers gave a step further bringing the latest Gcam 7.3 with all its features.
Gcam 7.3 app mod features:
- Automatic DND mode while using video-recording.
- Re-arranged settings UI.
- 24FPS video recording.
- Exposure controls to adjust brightness and HDR of your photo.
- Astrophotography implemented to Night Sight.
- Received Frequent Faces to help you capture Top Shot photos.
- Touch and Hold shortcut in the shutter button to capture Top Shot photos.
How to download and install Google Camera 7.3 in your Android device
The developer parrot043 put his hand in the Google Camera 7.3 app and made several mod variants of the Gcam 7.3 APK. Currently, we are in the MGC_7.3.018 iteration of the mod. parrot043 is continuously working in the mod to make it stable for the largest part of Android smartphones. There are some restrictions though, but the main one involves having support for camera2 API. Moreover, you’ll need to make sure that your device is running Android 9 or above. Gcam 7.3 will not work with devices running Android 8.0 or below, but you can try your luck.
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The list of compatible devices include:
- OnePlus 7 e 7 Pro;
- OnePlus 7T e 7T Pro;
- Pocophone F1;
- Redmi Note 8
- Redmi Note 7 and 7 Pro
- Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S10e;
- Galaxy S10 e Galaxy S10+;
- Galaxy Note 10 e Note 10+.
The list isn’t limited to these devices, as said before, you can try it on your Android 9+ smartphone to know if everything is working. Some features may be available for all devices, while others don’t.
The procedure is quite simple and you just need to follow the instructions below:
- Download the APK provided (It’s a beta build, so might carry some bugs) (Click Save As)
- Select and Install it ( You’ll be prompted with the request for allowing app installation from external sources, don’t worry the app is safe).
- Open the Google Camera once the icon appears in your launcher
- Done!
- For older versions of Android, you can try and download Gcam 7.2, 7.1 or any mod that is compatible with your version.
Now you’re ready for enjoying all the exciting features of Gcam 7.3 including the Astrophotography feature and the 24FPS recording mode. The latter is a must for all cinematography lovers! Let us know in the comments section if the Mod is working in your Android 10 smartphone.
Disclaimer: The APK is from the repository of popular Gcam modder parrot043. It’s a beta build, so might carry some bugs.
Night sight not working on mate 10 pro with Android 9
Is this support in nokia Phone????? Like 6.1,8.1 both are run in android 10
Does not work on Exynos devices (like European Galaxy S9+), unfortunately.
Crashing on s10e snapdragon
I have a Moto Z4 model XT1980-3 running Android version 9. When I turn off the camera the Gcam mod goes away and I have to reinstall it …every time. Am I doing something wrong?
How to install gcam on vivo v9
Does it work on the Samsung A50?
It works on mi a3 stock rom just fine.
Has anyone found a Gcam version that works with the Sony Xperia 10?
Crashes on Note 10 +
Won’t open on Huawei p20
It says “camera keeps stopping” on my Mi A1. The app is not opening. All the “allow permissions” came but app doesn’t work.
It is not working on asus max pro m2
it does not work on Poco F1 with Android 10 update MUI 11…
I have a pixel 2xl so I hadn’t imagined it would cause any issues downloading but after it downloads I receive this when I click install
I’ve downloaded more than 50 apks from XDA and other various websites and today I tried this hoping it would be my saving grace and then it fails me again 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
I’m using Lg v40
Running Android 9
Got it working on my Moto x4, running Android 9. It crashed when it first ran, but seems pretty stable after that first run.
I am using a Motorola G7 Power, 7.2x installed where 7.3x wouldn’t. I know it’s a beta, the Android Lookout and System did throw up a flag because it couldn’t verify the signature from the software. But hey, it works, so wonderful job!
I got 7.3 to install on my Moto G7 (normal variety) on Android 9.
I had to uninstall previous Gcam install (6.2 from xda sub-forum meant for Moto G’s) to get it to install without issue.
Since install, all functions seem to work, no crashes. Many thanks!
Also crashing on my Note-10+( Android 10)
is there any prorted gcam for kirin 980 plz i want astrophotography plz plz
Just downloaded latest gcam mode and does not work on my Canadian s10 plus running android 10. App just keeps crashing.
It crashes on my POCO F1
Video mode crashes on my Moto g7 but everything else seems to work.
Don’t running on my Samsung Galaxy Note 10
fake news, didn’t work in pocofone f1
Are you still running this article? The installation steps are broken and others have had the same issue that the supposedly simple installation is not working because the apk file from parrot and others do not work for the listed devices. Following the directions to install on a note 9 yields absolutely nothing from parrots apk and a second one on the list.
Honestly would not be surprised if it’s an attempt to install a backdoor access.
Won’t open on my Samsung A50
So does mine not work because camera API2 isn’t enabled? It crashes when taking a picture. On Android 9. Mate 10 pro
It’s not able to open on Samsung a20 phones
Got it working perfectly on my Asus Zenfone 5Z running Android 10!
Installed on my note 10+ with android 10 2.0 on ui and it doesnt work. It wont even open.
Don’t it work on redmi note 8 pro ?
Crashes on razor 2 Android 10
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I have a Pixel2xl as well, since it’s Google, doesn’t the phone already have this technology?
Crashes on my s10+
Crashed in Note 10 plus. Don’t download.
Is this work in k20pro
7.3 installs ok but crashes after opening on my OnePlus 6T which has Android 10 😬
Update: I just installed the 7.2 version and it works! But it crashes on selfie mode 🤔
It’s a go on this Galaxy S10e!
Crashing on Samsung s8 exynos
Crashes on my s10e
Mine also crashes on note 10[(at&t)(Aura glow 256gb) (Android 10) (OneUI2.0)]
I have a pixel 4xl, is there any advantage if I install the app?
I have Poco f1 running Android 9. But whenever I am trying to run the mentioned gcam it’s crashing. I have already uninstalled the previous gcam that was on my phone. Please help.
…долбоебы!…на Poco f1 не работает…
It does not open on s10 plus exynos
It crashes on Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
why oh why would anybody download this crap, It says it has bugs, that’s like saying sure download our malware. You don’t know if this is collecting data from your phone or around your phones vicinity. you don’t know the user, could be chinese military, government, chinese version of CIA. I can only think that unintelligent people would partake in this exercise of stupidity.
tried the 7.2 and the latest 7.3, still crashes on my realme 5 pro…. back to Urnyx05 🙁
Crashes in the s10e…
Hi Marco,
Great article. I am currently downloading the APK. But might I suggest that you get your bio proofread. It’s a little ‘off’. Sorry to be ‘that guy’.
its crashes on video mod on my Mi Millet CC9 pro.