From this guide, you could download the Google Camera Port, more popularly known as Gcam for your OnePlus Open. There’s always a relative degree of uncertainty involved when an OEM decides to step into unchartered territory. And when that territory turns out to be foldable devices, then the apprehension turns more into concern [the fact that the domain is being ruled by the likes of Samsung and Google only makes the matter worse].
However, OnePlus put all those doubts to rest by launching probably the best foldable device to date, well, at least from the hardware point of view. While the underlying OS skin might not be the best out there, but it’s quite well-optimized for this device type. Then if we turn our attention toward its specs sheet, it beholds quite an impressive set of numbers to show. Likewise, its triple-lens Hasselblad front camera coupled with a dual rear camera is quite decent [when compared with its competitors].
Granted it’s the first iteration, but still, “decent” might not be the word one would like to hear after spending such a truckload of bucks on this device. Fortunately, you do have a handy escape route. By installing the GCam/Google Camera Port on your OnePlus Open, you could easily enhance its camera quality a couple of notches higher and get the best out of it. So without any further delay, let’s get started.
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Download Google Camera GCam for OnePlus Open
Do note that since the device has just been released, there are only a handful of GCam ports [shared below]. However, it is a matter of time before a plethora of ports gets live, so do check out this section at regular intervals. So which one should you try? Well, it always boils down to personal preference and the best bet is to try out each of them until you find the one that is in sync with your requirement.
BigKaka: AGC8.8.224_V8.0 | XML Config BigKaka: AGC9.1.24_V4.0 | XML Config
With that said, I’ll always place the recommended version [recommended by the majority of the users] at the top in bold, so if you don’t want to experiment much then that could be your go-to choice.
Features of Google Camera/GCam
Some of the noteworthy features that the GCAM for the OnePlus Open beholds include the likes of:
- HDR+ with Exposure and White Balance Controls
- Top Shot
- Night Sight
- Super Res Zoom
- Long Shot
- Motion Photos
- Pixel Visual/Neural Core.
- HDR+
- Motion Photos.
- Video Stabilization.
- Super Res Zoom.
- Smartburst.
- Top Shot.
How to Install Google Camera GCam on OnePlus Open
While some GCam have built-in configuration settings, the majority of the others have a standalone configuration XML file which needs to be imported manually. So if that is the case with your GCam port as well, then here’s how you could get this job done:
- First off, download and place the XML Config to your device’s Internal Storage [not inside any folder].
- Then download and install the Google Camera app onto your device just as you install any other APK.
- Now launch GCam and double tap on empty space between the shutter button and the preview of the last taken photo.
- A pop-up menu will now appear, select the desired XML and tap on Load XML/Import.
Tips to Get the Best out of your GCam for OnePlus Open
- To prevent the 3x from crashing after installation, go into Lens settings for the 3x and change the Resolution Fix to HEIC.
- Moreover, to get rid of the tint in the .dng files in Lightroom, set the HDR+ Model to Pixel 7 Pro for each lens.
That’s it. These were the steps to download and install the Google Camera GCam port on your OnePlus Open. As and when a newer version of GCam Port or its XML is available, we will update this post accordingly. So do check out this page at frequent intervals. Moroever, if you know of any port that works better than the one we have listed above, then please let us know in the comments section. [Credits: XDA Senior Member synapsesburned].
