You can now get the GCam 9.7 app... Put the best camera in the world on your Android phone.
The Google Camera app (GCam) is the best way to make your phone's photos much better without changing any of its parts. A year ago, we told you how to install version 9.6, but the user community hasn't stopped looking. Now we're giving you GCam 9.7 APK, a modified (MOD) version of the camera app for the newest Google Pixel phones.
This version of GCam, which is what most people call it online, is different from others because it works with a lot of different devices. This means you can use advanced image processing techniques even on phones that aren't made by Google. Below, we'll explain everything you need to know about it and how to download it.
What's new in GCam 9.7? All the improvements in this new version.
Version 9.7 is not just a digital update; it includes internal improvements that make image processing faster and more efficient, as well as innovative features such as the following:
- Improved color algorithm and +HDR technology: Better restoration of details in shadows, highlights, and color saturation.
- Improved compatibility with secondary sensors: The app now more easily recognizes wide-angle and macro lenses in phones from brands such as Samsung and Xiaomi.
- Faster night shooting mode: Reduce exposure time to capture images in complete darkness without loss of sharpness.
- Redesigned interface: A minimalist camera design inspired by the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9, with easy access to video and photo modes.
- Changes to focal length: The preset focal length settings have been replaced or improved compared to previous versions (e.g., 9.4 or 9.6).
- Basic configuration suggestions: Although it's not the full "Camera Coach" feature in the native Pixel Camera app (which requires a connection to Google servers), the app does offer horizon level alerts and lens cleaning tips.
If you're familiar with the GCam app, you probably know that it's available in multiple APK versions. This is because each version works best with a specific type of phone. Here's a list of all available APK versions so you can choose the one that's right for your phone:
- MGC_9.7.047_V5_snap.apk: Recommended for phones with a Snapdragon processor (such as OnePlus, some Samsung phones, Motorola, and others).
- MGC_9.7.047_V5_MGC.apk : Public version. Use it if other versions don't work or if you have a Google Pixel phone.
- MGC_9.7.047_V5_scan3d.apk : Designed for Samsung phones. This package activates additional lenses on Galaxy devices.
- MGC_9.7.047_V5_aweme.apk : Ideal for Oppo, Realme, and OnePlus phones.
- MGC_9.7.047_V5_meitu.apk : Optimized for Xiaomi and Redmi phones.
- MGC_9.7.047_V5_fishfood.apk : An alternative version for testing on different devices.
If you have tried all of these versions and the app closes on its own when you open it, your mobile phone may not be compatible with the required Camera2 API level or you may need to try the "generic" version (MGC).