GCam is a modded version of the Pixel Camera app that you can install on your Android phone

This app unlocks the hidden potential of numerous Android smartphones. While hardware limitations exist, GCam bridges the gap by leveraging Google’s advanced image processing algorithms. This app finds particular favour among users of devices from brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Realme, where the stock camera software often leaves room for improvement.

The secret lies in Google’s masterful software engineering. GCam brings a slice of Pixel magic to non-Pixel devices, replicating features and functionalities that significantly enhance photos. Additionally, for seasoned mobile photographers, GCam offers a treasure trove of customizable options, allowing them to fine-tune settings and unlock their creative vision. The ability to import and export settings further empowers users to personalize their GCam experience and optimize it for their specific device.

The true strength of GCam extends beyond its built-in features. A vibrant online community thrives around GCam, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Developers tinker with the app, creating customized versions optimized for specific smartphone models. This collaborative spirit allows users to access features and functionalities tailored to their unique device. Often exceeding the capabilities of the stock camera app.

On the plus side this does not replace your stock camera app so you can still use that, but on the minus side this can be unstable for some, and it is a sideloaded app so not via the Play Store. But if you’re an Android user, you probably have a bit of an adventurous side to you and do like to try out new things and just have other options.

I’d suggest though that you do read through the linked article more thoroughly as they go into more details.

See gizchina.com/2024/05/09/how-to…
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The Galaxy S23 Ultra is an excellent camera but a GCam port could make some photos even better

It is not always a given that the GCam port (from the Pixel camera app) is actually always better than the stock S23 Ultra app, for example, some say the 10x optical zoom, and the low light photos, are better with the stock app. But in other cases the blue sky colours can be better with the GCam ports, and also the GCam ports don’t overprocess as much as the stock camera app does (resulting in softer, finer detailed photos).

The other complicating factor is there is no one GCam port to just install and use. There are a number of them with some slightly different features, and also some may not even work on your device. So, unfortunately each person would have to do some research, and even test possibly more than one port.

GCam ports have been renown for their excellent HDR+ feature since the early days, and they would likely improve photography on most phones that they can install on (not just the Samsung Galaxy phones). The other plus is, you do not have to root the phone, and the stock app is still there to use.

There are actually quite a few videos comparing the stock vs a specific GCam port.

See https://cyanogenmods.org/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-gcam-port/
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