From this guide, you could download and install Google Camera GCam as well as their XML config files for your Galaxy S23/Plus/Ultra. The flagships from the South Korean giant behold some of the most powerful cameras that any Android device has to offer. And the newest addition hasn’t disappointed either. A quad camera setup with a 200MP lens and the ability to record 8K videos at 30FPS definitely gives this device some bragging rights.
However, even then, some of the functionalities might not be sufficient enough to checkmark all the prerequisites for some users. And for them, the Google Camera port is just the need of the hour. Beholding a slew of noteworthy features, these cameras are available courtesy of various developers, each adding their own USP, thereby giving us more options to choose from.
Moroever, these GCam comes with a slew of built-in functionalities, and striking a fine balance between all of them might prove to be a tough nut to crack for some. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about that as the developers already have their preset profile with the best camera settings that you could simply import onto your device in just a few clicks. So on that note, let’s make you aware of some of the best Google Camera GCam for your Galaxy S23/Plus/Ultra.
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Galaxy S23/Plus/Ultra Google Camera Features
Some of the noteworthy features that the GCAM for the S23 series 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.
Download Google Camera GCam for Galaxy S23/Plus/Ultra
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.
SGCAM_8.4.400.42.XXX_STABLE_V43_AWEME_PACKAGE [XML Configs] BSG 8.7.250 builds LMC R15 (8.4.300)
How to Install GCam and Load XML on Galaxy S23/Plus/Ultra
- First off, download and extract the XML Config folder to your device’s Internal Storage [not inside any folder].
- Then download and install the Google Camera app onto your device [let’s take SGCAM for reference].
- 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 S23 Ultran and tap on Load XML. Finally, select HDR+E from the GCam menu.
Fix Google Camera GCam crashing on Galaxy S23/Plus/Ultra
Few users have reported that upon launching the Google Camera and trying to load the XML file on their Galaxy S23/Plus/Ultra, it tends to crash straight away. As a result of this, they are unable to load those config files. If you are also facing this issue, then as soon as you launch GCam, tap and hold and choose Record Video or Take Selfie option. After doing so, the camera will not crash and you could then load the XML file as explained in the above section.
That’s it. These were the steps to download and install Google Camera GCam as well as their XML config files for your Galaxy S23/Plus/Ultra. We will be updating this post with more GCam as well as their configs as soon as they are released. So do keep a tab on this post at frequent intervals. With that said, if you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.