Guide: Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Google Camera (GCam) installation without root

Download:

Mi 9 SE Google Camera Latest Version:

File Name: MGC_6.2.030_MI9SE_V4_plus2.apk

Dev & Date: (BSG, 2019-06-22)

Download Link:
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/MGC_6.2.030_MI9SE_V4_plus2.apk

Change Log:

Launched Slow-Mo
Removed the night mode braking
Added camera reboot session after photo: In night and portrait mode, moved it on / off to settings. (Camera reboot is disabled by default – you need to enable it in settings)
Corrected the work “Reinit camera session”

Update 2019-06-12:

Added a set of metadata before the start of the photo.
Should always take a picture when you click on the trigger, it will also be possible to have better photos.

Update: 2019-06-14:

HDR+ with flash.
Switch between camera modules using the camera switch button (main > front > wide). Double tap the button to directly open the wide camera.

Update 2019-06-16:

Added flash button to night mode (auto flash does not work in night mode)
Fixed some bugs.
Removed 60fps on the front camera to fix the crash.

Update 2019-06-18:

Changed the work of auto-focus in video mode.
Added a Google version of compression to “jpg compression quality”.
Fixed some bugs.

Update 2019-06-20:

Night sight (aka night mode) fixed.

Update 2019-06-22:

Tested in poor light conditions and the HDR+ mode was too noisy, so added a “enhance noise” item to the settings menu.

How to import / export configuration files:

Some Google Camera versions support export/import of .xml files, allowing users to quickly load the best settings for their phone or lightning conditions.

Config files are stored in the /GCam/Configs/ directory, with /GCam/ being next to the DCIM, Downloads, etc, folders.

This folder needs to be created manually using a file manager (no root needed) or automatically by exporting/saving your config (use the option in settings menu). Config files use the .xml extension.

Import / Load:

To import a config file from another user, move it to the /GCam/Configs/, open Google Camera, double click the dark area around the capture button, select the config, and then click on “restore”.

Export / Save:

To backup your settings, use the option available in the settings menu. Your configuration will be saved in the default /GCam/Configs/ folder (eg: /GCam/Configs/config-name.xml). This file can be used on another GCam version that supports this feature or shared with another users.

Usage Scenarios:

This can be used for a few things. For example:

Quickly switch between the best settings for low light and day light.
Use recommended settings from devs/other users for your phone.
Move between versions without loosing your settings.
Keep unstable features enabled on one config but disabled on another.

Guide:

1- Download and install the APK file from above links.
2- Configure the app using the suggested settings. (Some APKs don’t need configuration.)
3- Restart the app and shoot!

Compatibility:
1- This port only works on phones with the Camera2 API enabled; which fits to all Android 9 (Pie) versions of Mi 9 SE ROMs.
2- Requires Google Apps installed. (If not, just search install “Google Drive” from Mi Store, it will add all required apps too.)
3- If you can’t install the app you already have a Mi 9 SE Google Camera app installed, try to remove it first before installing a new one. If your ROM ships with a pre installed app, remove it or use a different ROM.

Tips:
Google Camera provides flash effect with white flashing screen when using front selfie camera.

All details and resource:

Google Camera Port
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
(A download page for some of the Google Camera mods. From devs like BSG, Arnova8G2, and many others.)

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