How to Get Google Camera 7.0 (GCam) on Any Android Device [Astrophotography Mode]

Mar. 9, 2020

Google Camera has single-handedly revolutionized smartphone photography and has brought powerful camera capabilities to budget Android devices. If you don’t own a Pixel, GCam Mod is the best shot to get the latest camera goodies from Google. So in line with our effort to bring the GCam to non Pixel devices, this article compiles the latest Google Camera 7.0 mods for the majority of devices. Also, we have mentioned how to install the APK and enable Astrophotography mode in simple steps. So without further delay, let’s find out how to get Google Camera 7.0 on any Android device.

Get Google Camera 7.0 APK for Your Android Device

Before we get to our tutorial, we need to discuss some points that you should keep in mind before downloading the GCam 7.0 apk for your smartphone.

1. Download the particular Google Camera 7.0 APK for your device from the links in the above section and install it on your device.

2. It may block the installation since the APK has been downloaded from a third-party source. However, to continue,tap on “Allow”and proceed with the installation.

3. That’s it. Now open Google Camera and you should be greeted in the new GCam 7.0 interface.

4. After you are done installing the GCam 7 APK, download the XML config file and locate it through a file manager. Most probably, it should be in the “Downloads” folder. Now,move the XML file and paste it into the GCam -> Configs7folder on your internal storage. If the directory is not available then create aGCamfolder and then make aConfigs7folder inside the GCam folder. Now, you can move the XML file.

5. Next, open Google Camera anddouble-tap anywhere on the black bararound the shutter button. A dialog box will appear. Here, select the XML config file that you just moved into the Configs7 folder from the drop-down menu. Finally, tap on the “Restore” button. Now the XML configurations will be instantly applied and you should get the best working GCam.

6. On some devices, the astrophotography mode may not work out of the box. So toenable it manually,swipe down on the viewfinder and tap on the “Settings gear” icon. After that, scroll down and go to “About”.

7. Here, open the “Advanced Settings” and thensearch for “cuttle”. Make sure, these flags are turned on.

8. Now, if you switch to the Night Sight mode, it will prompt you to activate the astrophotography mode. However, keep in mind,you will need a tripod and a dark place to activate this feature. If you have a steady hand or can place the device on a stable surface then you can do away with the tripod.

So that was our article on the new Google Camera 7.0 and how you can install it on your device. We have provided download links for devices that have better compatibility with GCam mods along with continued developer support. However, you can definitely try these APKs for other devices as well. Anyway, that is all from us. If the new Google Camera 7.0 is working on your device then let us know in the comment section below and do mention your device.

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