Gcam HDR+ on the S9? - Samsung Galaxy S9 Questions & Answers

Hey guys, really considering the S9 but will likely be modding it a bit.
If anyone's got it and doesn't mind testing quickly, does Gcam HDR+ work on either SD or Exynos variants? I believe the one from this thread is the most up-to-date.
Seriously hoping we'll eventually be able to pick which aperture to use in Gcam

SponTen said:
Hey guys, really considering the S9 but will likely be modding it a bit.
If anyone's got it and doesn't mind testing quickly, does Gcam HDR+ work on either SD or Exynos variants? I believe the one from this thread is the most up-to-date.
Seriously hoping we'll eventually be able to pick which aperture to use in Gcam
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Visit this site and download every version of the app. I am using on my LG G5 and it's working very well. I have tested it on samsung galaxy s7 with exynos and also worked very well.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

dokuzovski said:
Visit this site and download every version of the app. I am using on my LG G5 and it's working very well. I have tested it on samsung galaxy s7 with exynos and also worked very well.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
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Thanks, but yeah I have tested extensively on my S7 and know how well it works. I was just wondering if it works as well on the S9, which I don't have.

Doesnt work... Just tested it on Exynos 9+

Latest version (V8) force closes. However, version 7 seems to work fine.

Thanks for testing guys. I just bought mine so will post my tests after Tuesday.

I just get a black screen when trying pretty much any settings combo, what settings are you using?

CuBz90 said:
Latest version (V8) force closes. However, version 7 seems to work fine.
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Same here. V8 and recently released 8.1 FC immediately on the S9+, but V7 works fine.
What configuration are you using for HDR+?

murtaza02 said:
What configuration are you using for HDR+?
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I don't use it. It was merely for testing purposes. I've always been happy with Samsung's stock camera.

I think GCam works way better with Snapdragon models.

Nymenon said:
I think GCam works way better with Snapdragon models.
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what makes you think that?
I have heard it was working better on exynos most of the time
unless you are talking about only s9

The one I use is MGC_5.1.016_7.0+C2API_v.1.3c_AllinOne.apk, HDR+ works fine and makes a noticable difference in certain scenarios, best of both
All others with portrait mode enabled either black screen or force close.

Neo_Sk8eR said:
The one I use is MGC_5.1.016_7.0+C2API_v.1.3c_AllinOne.apk, HDR+ works fine and makes a noticable difference in certain scenarios, best of both
All others with portrait mode enabled either black screen or force close.
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This version work well om s9?
Some photos comparison would be nice
I am very satisfied with s7 gcam, but i want to upgrade my phone
No way i am upgrading my phone if gcam doesnt work as good or better than on my s7

slamnyx said:
This version work well om s9?
Some photos comparison would be nice
I am very satisfied with s7 gcam, but i want to upgrade my phone
No way i am upgrading my phone if gcam doesnt work as good or better than on my s7
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Unfortunately i don't take that many photos, they're mostly of my dog
It works well enough for me on the Exynos s9 plus but i can;t compare to the s7
No portrait mode currently

That port doesnt apply post processing...
Not any works in Galaxy s9 like the miniuser one in s8

I tried some version from the site and that you all said on the s9+ exynos but very buggy and almost dont work...
there is some stable version+settings that work well?with portrait and all?
the samsung camera app is suck in term of colors and some "pop"

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Google Camera Mod for Snapdragon Galaxy S9 (SM-G965UZ) - Working?

Before picking up the Unlocked Galaxy S9 I was using the Unlocked Galaxy S8 and LOVING the Google Camera Mod which was working perfectly on that phone.
I downloaded and was using the Pixel2Mod from this location: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
Specifically the GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.1.apk
Being able to open up the "Google Camera" and take really nice HDR+ and Portrait photos with front and rear cameras, and no issues, made me love my S8 even more.
Now with the S9 I am finding that none of the variants I have tried from this website are working for our phone. Does anyone know of a working Google Camera mod for the Galaxy S9?
THANKS!
Check here bro.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9-plus/themes/gcam-port-galaxy-s9-s9-t3763849
UsualSuspectReaL said:
Check here bro.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9-plus/themes/gcam-port-galaxy-s9-s9-t3763849
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thank you ... reading through the thread now.
still seems as though the front cam portrait mode is not working which is so disappointing!
i love the s9 but quite frustrated we can't use the google camera on our device!
cyburke said:
thank you ... reading through the thread now.
still seems as though the front cam portrait mode is not working which is so disappointing!
i love the s9 but quite frustrated we can't use the google camera on our device!
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w8 a few months, they will find a solution for sure.
Been a few months
Anyone hear anything?

Google Camera on Note 10+

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but as I understand it there are more than 1 version of the Google Camera apk, can someone point me in the right direction of one that will work for the Note 10+.
Thank you!
You can switch between normal and wide lens too
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.7.190716.1800.apk
Portrait don't work
oneandroidnut said:
You can switch between normal and wide lens too
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.7.190716.1800.apk
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I tried installing these on mine brand new note 10 plus however no matter any APK install everything works except for the selfie cam. I can't take any selfies in fortunately and I don't know why
thepersona said:
I tried installing these on mine brand new note 10 plus however no matter any APK install everything works except for the selfie cam. I can't take any selfies in fortunately and I don't know why
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Same here but not a bad trade off considering portrait mode works out of the box
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The note could deff use a little help from the G
Cam app!
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Download that. Works like a charm
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Doesn't work on Exynos model
SD only
Is there a working Exynos version ?
Night shot don't work !!!... Gurr
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Me
Yeah. On snapdragon note 10 plus as well. motion photos and nightsight aren't working for me.
I'm using this version on US Sanpdragon and portrait mode and night sight are working fine for me. But can't get motion photos working on this version.
Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_BF_V2.2.1.190822.1145
No selfies work on any versions I have tried.
Infuser86 said:
No selfies work on any versions I have tried.
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Have you tried this version:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog666/
Selfie works great.
Can't seem to find a version that allows ultra wide pictures.
Sent from my SM-N975U1 using Tapatalk
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Have you tried this version:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog666/
Selfie works great.
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This worked perfectly! I just now am not able to use the ultrawide lens.
I added the aux switcher however while able to switch in viewfinder, even that was not able to take pictures
Is there an APK like this with all functions working?
Is it that much better than the Samsung camera
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Have you tried this version:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog666/
Selfie works great.
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thepersona said:
This worked perfectly! I just now am not able to use the ultrawide lens.
I added the aux switcher however while able to switch in viewfinder, even that was not able to take pictures
Is there an APK like this with all functions working?
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You guys on Snapdragon 10+? Portrait both front and selfie crashes the camera. And regular front and selfie are slow.
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GCam makes me not miss my pixle3
Lepa79 said:
You guys on Snapdragon 10+? Portrait both front and selfie crashes the camera. And regular front and selfie are slow.
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Yes I have a Snapdragon note 10 plus it's an unlocked Canadian version purchased from the Samsung experience store.
Hopefully there's a working config or version of this soon. My phone is 95% complete exactly how I want it. I'm going to try to use one of my s10 plus configs and see if that works but beyond that lets hope this gets a fix soon.

Google Camera for Exynos Variant

Hello can anyone give me a working Google Camera app for my Note 10+ Exynos Variant. I've been searching for a month now.
Kimzhunt said:
Hello can anyone give me a working Google Camera app for my Note 10+ Exynos Variant. I've been searching for a month now.
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There is a working gcam but only for the rear camera and several modes are buggy as hell. Anyway if you want to try it search here - https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/
Can you please specify which version is working for the exynos variant ? I've tried 2 version its not working.

Gcam for S20 Ultra

Any news from porting Gcam to S20 ultra? Thanks!
Would also like to know since the camara atm on this phone is trash!!
Check out: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
larryk said:
Check out: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
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Thanks but none there yet for this phone at least at 108Mpx mode
TF1920 said:
Thanks but none there yet for this phone at least at 108Mpx mode
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That's true I also wasn't able to find anything.
This is a similar cam forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-note-10/themes/gcam-t4005605 but still no 108Mpx Gcam
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Any news from porting Gcam to S20 ultra? Thanks!
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Doesn`t the normal SD chipset work for everyone not on the exynos chip?
Holding my fingers crossed for a Exynos port of the Gcam for the Ultra. Even with the camera update it seriously smears the texture on photos and have had some horrible portrait photos as a result.
Most annoying part is that if you use the pro mode you get excellent results without any smeared skin tones but using the main camera set on auto without bixby scene detection and 12mp binned photos it sure looks like **** most of the time.
I think Samsung REALLY needs to improve a lot on the camera or it will be the biggest camera failure in the last 10 years....
So unless you mainly post to instagram and actually want to print pictures I suggest you use the 108mp setting and give it a quick sharpening in snapseed (or lightroom for some much needed defringing and sharpening)
So I´m holding out hope for a Gcam port for us stuck with the Exynos chipset that seems to produce slightly worse then the Snapdragon powered Ultra.
Other then that, I love the S20 Ultra and a worthy upgrade from my old S8+
N900_Maemo_user said:
Most annoying part is that if you use the pro mode you get excellent results without any smeared skin tones but using the main camera set on auto without bixby scene detection and 12mp binned photos it sure looks like **** most of the time.
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So why do you use auto?
Waiting for this as well
dazed1 said:
So why do you use auto?
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Obviously because you get no HDR while in Pro mode...
costindaemon said:
Obviously because you get no HDR while in Pro mode...
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The need for HDR in bright daylight is almost non exsistent.
I cant understand. I have oneplus 6.... crapy photie... I gave up and bought S20 Ultra... even crappier photos..... what is going on?????
With gcam one plus 6 photos almost looks great...
Should I sell S20 and buy Xiaom 10?
Hardware in S20 should be much better than in mi 10... but looks like software is crap??
Thank you for suggestions
Beso said:
I cant understand. I have oneplus 6.... crapy photie... I gave up and bought S20 Ultra... even crappier photos..... what is going on?????
With gcam one plus 6 photos almost looks great...
Should I sell S20 and buy Xiaom 10?
Hardware in S20 should be much better than in mi 10... but looks like software is crap??
Thank you for suggestions
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probably cause you have exynos.
xnostra said:
probably cause you have exynos.
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What do you suggest?
if you can get snapdragon go for s20 if not just go for oppo xfinder x2 or mi 10 pro if camera is important for you, if you want the best camera go for p40 check dxomark.com for camera rankings although p40 have no google services but can be installed in less than 10 minutes
So for EU (Exynos) version of S20 Ultra there is no hope?
Working GCAM6.1 on exynos S20 ULTRA
Beso said:
So for EU (Exynos) version of S20 Ultra there is no hope?
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Hi,
i found on with everithing working , included Portrait mode Front and Back
Can you post it?
Aezhyr said:
Can you post it?
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I use ZGCAM vers.917 on my EXYNOS S20 Ultra (XEF) :
-Night mode front and back
-PhotoBooth
-Photo Sphère (bugs sometimes)
-Slow Motion
-Zoom
-Video
-Google Lens
-Portrait (back and Front)
-Panorama
pictures looks better with stock in most of the cases (Night shoots) but with the correct settings i think GCAM will be much better than stock.
with the virus it's hard for me to spend a lot time outside to find the best set up but i think it's a good begining.
I can't share my pictures or setting for the moment( need 10 usefull posts before..)
let me know if you need more details
It is working!!
First app that has worked for me until now
Thank you very much
Do you know the best settings to use this cam on auto? Never worked with Gcam before
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Actually, when I try night mode it shuts down the camera

october 2020 patch OTA

Hello,
I am trying to stick with OTA updates with this device. Has anyone in the UK received the update? Previous updates have been quick to come through, but there is no sign of this one.
Also, for the European version (non snapdragon), are there camera improvements with this update?
I have an unlocked Note 10+ 5G (N976B) in the UK and got the update this morning. No real big changes. Just a security update and performance/stability improvements.
Yep, got it. No mention of camera improvements like the snapdragon variant
I use the GCam port the majority of the time so not too bothered about the camera. I'm not that impressed with the picture quality from stock camera in any case. The difference between the Snapdragon and Exynos variants is a discussion in itself. If the stock camera had a bit more customisation over image compression and produced outputs similar to GCam I would gladly use it. I'm aware there is the zero cam mod but like you, I want to stay stock and get OTA updates. I'm very familiar with rooting having had Pixel and OnePlus phones in the past. Samsung provides quite a bit of customisation now so root is not really needed to do some things the majority of the time.
I've been feeling that the battery has immensely improved on the latest OTA update (Oct patch) - Exynos model.
dj_ooms said:
I use the GCam port the majority of the time so not too bothered about the camera. I'm not that impressed with the picture quality from stock camera in any case. The difference between the Snapdragon and Exynos variants is a discussion in itself. If the stock camera had a bit more customisation over image compression and produced outputs similar to GCam I would gladly use it. I'm aware there is the zero cam mod but like you, I want to stay stock and get OTA updates. I'm very familiar with rooting having had Pixel and OnePlus phones in the past. Samsung provides quite a bit of customisation now so root is not really needed to do some things the majority of the time.
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Which gcam port are you using? Link please.
gm007 said:
Which gcam port are you using? Link please.
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I am using ZGCam 7.4. I don't think I am allowed to link telegram groups but you can find the group if you do a search on telegram. The group is called "ZExynos Lounge ZGCam 7.4". There is a group for the ZGCam 6.1 port also.

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