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Robert Haba
Dec 17, 20219 min read
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Robert Haba is the founder and editor-in-chief of Droid Tools. A lifelong gadget enthusiast with over a decade following the Android ecosystem, he built this publication to cut through the noise and give readers honest, real-world coverage of the tech they actually use.
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  • You may need to install additional XML configuration files.
  • That is precisely why Google Camera ports for non-Google devices are in such great demand.
  • You may use Google's improved HDR+ enhancement and Portrait Mode on practically any smartphone that supports the Camera2API with the appropriate ported Google Camera app.

Google Camera and its post-processing algorithms have unquestionably altered the game in terms of what we expect from smartphone cameras, lifting the Google Pixels to some of the best Android phones for photography. That is precisely why Google Camera ports for non-Google devices are in such great demand. You may use Google’s improved HDR+ enhancement and Portrait Mode on practically any smartphone that supports the Camera2API with the appropriate ported Google Camera app.

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How to install and use Google Camera Port

  1. Make sure your device supports the Camera2 API. Here’s our guide on how to check if your Android device supports Camera2 API.
    • Besides the Camera2 API, Google Camera also requires Google Play Services to run. The app will crash if you try to run it on a phone without Google Apps. You can, however, use MicroG or Gcam Services Provider to spoof Google’s proprietary libraries.
  2. Download the most compatible APK file of the ported Google Camera from the next section and install it.
    • Either use one of the suggested versions for your device or pick one of the generic mods.
    • You may need to install additional XML configuration files.
  3. Restart the app.
  4. Success!

Devices with working Google Camera Ports

This article contains a list of devices with at least one working Google Camera Port from various OEMs. We looked for the most stable and user-recommended versions. There may be “better” versions available, but for the most part, the ports described here should suffice.

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Please keep in mind that the devices listed below are arranged alphabetically by name. It’s possible that some of the linked threads aren’t from the device forum. This isn’t an oversight, as many of the ports are compatible with multiple devices. We just provided a link to a forum where you may get the APK.

1. ASUS

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.ASUS ROG Phone (Z01Q)–Click Here
2.ASUS ROG Phone II (I001D)DownloadClick Here
3.ASUS ROG Phone 3 (I003D)DownloadClick Here
4.ASUS ROG Phone 5 (I005D)–Click Here
5.ASUS ZenFone 3 (zenphone3)–Click Here
6.ASUS ZenFone 5Z (Z01R)–Click Here
7.ASUS ZenFone 6/ASUS 6Z (I01WD)DownloadClick Here
8.ASUS ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro (I002D)DownloadClick Here
9.ASUS ZenFone 8 (I006D)
ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip (I004D)
DownloadClick Here
10.ASUS ZenFone Max M2 (X01AD)–Click Here
11.ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 (X00TD)–Click Here[Guide] Enable camera API 2 (No root)
12.ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 (X01BD)–Click Here

2. Essential

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Essential Phone PH1 (mata)–Click Here

3. F(x)tec

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.F(x)tec Pro1 (pro1)–Click Here

4. Google

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Google Pixel (sailfish)
Google Pixel XL (marlin)
DownloadClick Here
2.Google Pixel 2 (walleye)
Google Pixel 2 XL (taimen)
DownloadClick Here
3.Google Pixel 3 (blueline)
Google Pixel 3 XL (crosshatch)
DownloadClick Here
4.Google Pixel 3a (sargo)
Google Pixel 3a XL (bonito)
DownloadClick Here
5.Google Pixel 4 (flame)
Google Pixel 4 XL (coral)
DownloadClick Here
6.Google Pixel 4a (sunfish)DownloadClick Here
7.Google Pixel 4a 5G (bramble)
Google Pixel 5 (redfin)
DownloadClick Here

4. HTC

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.HTC 10 (pme)–Click Here
2.HTC U Ultra (oce)–Click Here
3.HTC U11 (ocn)–Click Here
4.HTC U12+ (ime)–Click Here

5. Huawei

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Honor View 20 (princeton)–Click Here
2.Huawei P30 Pro (vogue)–Click Here

6. LeEco

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.LeEco Le 2 (s2)DownloadClick Here
2.LeEco Le Max 2 (x2)–Click Here
3.LeEco Le Pro3 (zl1)–Click Here

7. Lenovo

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Lenovo K6/K6 Power/K6 Note (karate/karatep)–Click Here
2.Lenovo P2 (kuntao)–Click Here
3.Lenovo ZUK Z2/Z2 Plus (z2_plus)–Click Here
4.Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (z2_row)–Click Here

8. LG

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.LG G4–Click Here
2.LG G5DownloadClick Here
3.LG G6DownloadClick Here
4.LG G7 One (phoenix_sprout)–Click Here
5.LG G7 ThinQ (judyln)–Click Here
6.LG Q7–Click Here
7.LG V20DownloadClick Here
8.LG V30DownloadClick Here
9.LG V40–Click Here
10.LG V50 ThinQ–Click Here
11.LG V60 ThinQ–Click Here
12.LG Velvet–Click Here
13.LG Wing–Click Here

9. Motorola

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Moto G 5G Plus/Motorola One 5G (nairo)–Click Here
2.Moto G Power (sofia)–Click Here
3.Moto G Stylus (sofiap)–Click Here
4.Moto G5 (cedric)–Click Here
5.Moto G5 Plus (potter)–Click Here
6.Moto G5S (montana)–Click Here
7.Moto G5S Plus (sanders)–Click Here
8.Moto G6 (ali)–Click Here
9.Moto G6 Plus (evert)–Click Here
10.Moto G7 (river)–Click Here
11.Moto G7 Plus (lake)–Click Here
12.Moto G8 Plus (doha)–Click Here
13.Moto G9 Play (guamp)–Click Here
14.Moto G30 (caprip)–Click Here
15.Moto G40 Fusion
Moto G60 (hanoip)
–Click Here
16.Moto X4 (payton)–Click Here
17.Motorola Edge (racer)–Click Here
18.Motorola Edge+ (burton)–Click Here
19.Motorola Edge 20 (berlin)–Click Here
20.Motorola One (deen)–Click Here
21.Motorola One Fusion+ (liber)–Click Here
22.Motorola One Power (chef)–Click Here
23.Motorola One Vision (kane)–Click Here

10. Nextbit

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Nextbit Robin (ether)–Click Here

11. Nokia

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Nokia 5 (ND1)–Click Here
2.Nokia 6 (PLE)–Click Here
3.Nokia 6.1 (PL2)–Click Here
4.Nokia 7.1 (CTL)–Click Here
5.Nokia 7.2 (DDV)–Click Here
6.Nokia 7 Plus (B2N)DownloadClick Here
7.Nokia 8 (NB1)–Click Here
8.Nokia 8.1 (PNX)DownloadClick Here
9.Nokia 9 PureView (AOP)–Click Here
10.Nokia G10 (ROGA)
Nokia G20 (RNN)
–Click Here
11.Nokia X10 (SCW)
Nokia X20 (QKS)
–Click Here

12. Nubia

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Nubia Red Magic 3 (NX629J)–Click Here
2.Nubia Red Magic 5G (NX659J)–Click Here

13. OnePlus

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.OnePlus One (bacon)–Click Here
2.OnePlus 2 (oneplus2)–Click Here
3.OnePlus 3 (oneplus3)
OnePlus 3T (oneplus3t)
DownloadClick Here
4.OnePlus 5 (cheeseburger)
OnePlus 5T (dumpling)
DownloadFront Camera FixClick Here
5.OnePlus 6 (enchilada)
OnePlus 6T (fajita)
DownloadClick Here
6.OnePlus 7 (guacamoleb)
OnePlus 7 Pro (guacamole)
OnePlus 7T (hotdogb)
OnePlus 7T Pro (hotdog)
OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition (hotdogg)
DownloadAUX Cameras Enabler ModuleClick Here
7.OnePlus 8 (instantnoodle)
OnePlus 8 Pro (instantnoodlep)
DownloadClick Here
8.OnePlus 8T (kebab)–Click Here
9.OnePlus 9 (lemonade)
OnePlus 9 Pro (lemonadep)
–Click Here
10.OnePlus 9R (lemonades)–Click Here
11.OnePlus Nord (avicii)DownloadClick Here
12.OnePlus Nord 2 (denniz)–Click Here
13.OnePlus Nord N10 (billie8)–Click Here
14.OnePlus Nord N100 (billie2)–Click Here
15.OnePlus Nord N200 (dre)–Click Here

14. OPPO

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.OPPO A52–Click Here
2.OPPO Find X2–Click Here
3.OPPO Find X2 Lite–Click Here
4.OPPO Find X2 Pro–Click Here
5.OPPO Find X3 Pro–Click Here
6.OPPO Reno–Click Here
7.OPPO Reno 10x Zoom–Click Here
8.OPPO Reno 2–Click Here
9.OPPO Reno 5–Click Here

15. Realme

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Realme 2 Pro (RMX1801)–DotFixClick Here
2.Realme 3 (RMX1821)–Click Here
3.Realme 3 Pro (RMX1851)–Click Here
4.Realme 5 (RMX1911)–Click Here
5.Realme 5 Pro (RMX1971)–Click Here
6.Realme 6 (RMX2011)–Click Here
7.Realme 6 Pro (RMX2061)–Click Here
8.Realme 7/Narzo 20 Pro (RMX2151)–Click Here
9.Realme 7 Pro (RMX2170)–Click Here
10.Realme 8 (RMX3085)–Click Here
11.Realme X (RMX1901)–Click Here
12.Realme X2 (RMX1991/RMX1992/RMX1993)–Click Here
13.Realme X2 Pro (RMX1931)–Click Here
14.Realme X3 SuperZoom (RMX2081)–Click Here
15.Realme X7 (RMX2175/RMX3092)–Click Here
16.Realme X7 Max 5G/GT Neo (RMX3031)–Click Here
17.Realme X50 Pro (RMX2071/RMX2076)–Click Here
18.Realme XT (RMX1921)–Click Here

16. Razer

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Razer Phone (cheryl)–Click Here
2.Razer Phone 2 (aura)–Click Here

17. Samsung

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Samsung Galaxy A7 2018–Click Here
2.Samsung Galaxy A32 5G–Click Here
3.Samsung Galaxy A50–Click Here
4.Samsung Galaxy A51–Click Here
5.Samsung Galaxy A52 4G (a52q)–Click Here
6.Samsung Galaxy A52 5G–Click Here
7.Samsung Galaxy A70–Click Here
8.Samsung Galaxy A71–Click Here
9.Samsung Galaxy A72 4G–Click Here
10.Samsung Galaxy A80–Click Here
11.Samsung Galaxy F41–Click Here
12.Samsung Galaxy F62/M62–Click Here
13.Samsung Galaxy Fold–Click Here
14.Samsung Galaxy M31–Click Here
15.Samsung Galaxy M51–Click Here
16.Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (greatlte)–Click Here
17.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (crownlte)–Click Here
18.Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (d1)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (d2)
–Exynos: Click Here
Qualcomm Snapdragon: Click Here
19.Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite–Click Here
20.Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (c1)
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (c2)
–Click Here
21.Samsung Galaxy S7 (herolte)
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (hero2lte)
–Click Here
22.Samsung Galaxy S8 (dreamlte)
Samsung Galaxy S8+ (dream2lte)
–Exynos: Click Here
Qualcomm Snapdragon: Click Here
23.Samsung Galaxy S9 (starlte)
Samsung Galaxy S9+ (star2lte)
–Exynos: Click Here
Qualcomm Snapdragon: Click Here
24.Samsung Galaxy S10e (beyond0lte)
Samsung Galaxy S10 (beyond1lte)
Samsung Galaxy S10+ (beyond2lte)
DownloadExynos: Click Here
Qualcomm Snapdragon: Click Here
25.Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (r5q)–Click Here
26.Samsung Galaxy S20 (x1)
Samsung Galaxy S20+ (y2)
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (z3)
–Click Here
27.Samsung Galaxy S20 FE–Click Here
28.Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
–Click Here
Click Here
29.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip–Click Here
30.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 (b2q)–Click Here
31.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2–Click Here
32.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (q2q)–Click Here

18. Sony

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Sony Xperia 1 (griffin)–Click Here
Click Here
2.Sony Xperia 1 II (pdx203)–Click Here
3.Sony Xperia 1 III (pdx215)–Click Here
4.Sony Xperia 5 (bahamut)–Click Here
5.Sony Xperia 5 II (pdx206)–Click Here
6.Sony Xperia 10 II (pdx201)–Click Here
7.Sony Xperia 10 III (pdx213)–Click Here
8.Sony Xperia XA2 (pioneer)–Click Here
9.Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (discovery)–Click Here
10.Sony Xperia XZ2 (akari)–Click Here
11.Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (apollo)–Click Here
12.Sony Xperia XZ3 (akatsuki)–Click Here

19. TCL

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.TCL 10 Pro–Click Here

20. Xiaomi

Sr. No.Device, Device Forums, CodenameKnown Google Camera Port(s)Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1.Mi 5 (gemini)–Click Here
2.Mi 5s (capricorn)–Click Here
Click Here
3.Mi 5s Plus (natrium)–Click Here
4.Mi 6 (sagit)–Click Here
Click Here
5.Mi 8 (dipper)–Click Here
6.Mi 8 Lite (platina)–Click Here
7.Mi 8 SE (sirius)–Click Here
8.Mi 9 (cepheus)–Click Here
9.Mi 9 Lite/Mi CC9 (pyxis)–Click Here
10.Mi 9 SE (grus)–Click Here
11.Mi 10 (umi)–Click Here
12.Mi 10 Pro (cmi)–Click Here
13.Mi 10 Ultra (cas)–Click Here
14.Mi 10T/10T Pro/Redmi K30S (apollo)–Click Here
Click Here
15.Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i/Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (gauguin)–Click Here
16.Mi 11 (venus)–Click Here
17.Mi 11 Lite 4G (courbet)–Click Here
18.Mi 11 Pro/Ultra (star)–Click Here
19.Mi 11i/11X Pro/Redmi K40 Pro+ (haydn)–Click Here
20.Mi 11X/POCO F3/Redmi K40 (alioth)–Click Here
21.Mi A1 (tissot_sprout)–Click Here
Click Here
22.Mi A2 (jasmine_sprout)–Click Here
23.Mi A2 Lite (daisy_sprout)–Click Here
24.Mi A3 (laurel_sprout)DownloadClick Here
25.Mi Max (hydrogen)
Mi Max Prime (helium)
–Click Here
26.Mi Max 2 (oxygen)–Click Here
27.Mi Max 3 (nitrogen)–Click Here
28.Mi Mix (lithium)–Click Here
29.Mi Mix 2 (chiron)–Click Here
30.Mi Mix 2S (polaris)–Click Here
31.Mi Mix 3 (perseus)–Click Here
32.Mi Note 3 (jason)–Click Here
Click Here
33.Mi Note 10/Mi CC9 Pro (tucana)–Click Here
34.Mi Note 10 Lite (toco)–Click Here
35.POCO F1 (beryllium)DownloadClick Here
Click Here
36.POCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro (lmi)–Click Here
37.POCO M3 (citrus)–Click Here
38.POCO M3 Pro 5G/Redmi Note 10 5G (camellia)–Click Here
39.POCO X2/Redmi K30 (phoenix)DownloadClick Here
40.POCO X3/X3 NFC (surya)–Click Here
41.POCO X3 Pro (vayu)–Click Here
42.Redmi 3S (land)–Click Here
43.Redmi 4 Prime (markw)–Click Here
44.Redmi 4A (rolex)–Click Here
45.Redmi 4X (santoni)–Click Here
46.Redmi 5 Plus/Redmi Note 5 (vince)–Click Here
47.Redmi 5A (riva)–Click Here
48.Redmi 6 Pro (sakura)–Click Here
49.Redmi 7 (onclite)–Click Here
50.Redmi 7A (pine)–Click Here
51.Redmi 8 (olive)–Click Here
52.Redmi 8A (olivelite)–Click Here
53.Redmi 9 Power/Redmi 9T (lime)–Click Here
54.Redmi 10X (atom)
Redmi 10X Pro (bomb)
–Click Here
55.Redmi K20/Mi 9T (davinci)–Click Here
56.Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro (raphael)–Click Here
Click Here
57.Redmi Note 3 (kenzo/kate)–Click Here
Click Here
58.Redmi Note 4 (mido)–Click Here
Click Here
59.Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro (whyred)–Click Here
Click Here
60.Redmi Note 6 Pro (tulip)–Click Here
61.Redmi Note 7/7S (lavender)–Click Here
62.Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)–Click Here
63.Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo)
Redmi Note 8T (willow)
–Click Here
64.Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia)DownloadClick Here
65.Redmi Note 9/Redmi 10X 4G (merlin)–Click Here
66.Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro India (curtana)
Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse)

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (excalibur)
POCO M2 Pro (gram)
DownloadClick Here
67.Redmi Note 9T (cannong)–Click Here
68.Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet)
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (sweet_pro)
–Click Here
69.Redmi S2/Y2 (ysl)–Click Here
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