WORKING Google Camera! [All ROMs] - Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Themes, Apps, and Mods

Hi, so i found an old, fully working version of GCam for Mi Note 2 [scorpio]
It's like for Android M, but it will work on all Android Versions above 6.
I tested it on MIUI 9 Global, China, miui.am, xiaomi.eu/miuipolska, epicrom, LOS 15.1, PE 8.0 and it's working just fine.
I am not responsible for any issues that might happen in process of installing that mod.
How to Install it?
Step 1: Root your device [I recommend via Magisk flash, through TWRP]
Step 2: Enable Camera2Api, and there i have two options for you:
Method 1: An Magisk module that enables this feature, here is the thread and download *CLICK*
Method 2: By editing build.prop file, but how to do it?
1: Download any root file manager [I recommend MiX]
2: Find the prop.build file in folder "System"
3: Scroll to the last line, and add "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1", save and reboot.
Step 3: Install the APK file, which is under the tutorial!
DOWNLOADs
Google Camera App: *CLICK*
MiXplorer App: *CLICK*
Magisk: *CLICK*
BUGS AND ERRORs
1. Selfie Camera bug - Selfie Cam is upside down
FIX:
Search for msm8996_camera.xml file in /system/etc/camera
Then look for:
<Position>FRONT</Position>
<MountAngle>360</MountAngle>
And replace "360" with "270" [U need to do it twice}
Then Save and Reboot.
2. Slow Motion error
POSSIBLE FIX: Download an Magisk module, i don't know if it's working at all.
Download: *CLICK*
3. Stock Camera HDR crash
I can't find any FIX for that, but Camera2Api is not always crashing HDR stock [But in my case it doesn't crash, working just fine.]
I hope u liked it!
If it helped u, just leave me an "Thank" or something like that, i will be grateful!

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Potrait mode not work

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Haryy9999 said:
Potrait mode not work
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It could have some bugs, I'm trying to find other working GCam, maybe a newer one.
But thanks for the information!

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when i fix selfie the app stop working. Restoring the xml file not solve the problem i have to reinstall the rom. Another way to fix front camera?

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mafury said:
when i fix selfie the app stop working. Restoring the xml file not solve the problem i have to reinstall the rom. Another way to fix front camera?
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Hard to find another solution.
Which ROM?

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I'm happy that you discovered this and even happier that you shared it! Thanks!
Now, onwards, we need to make the new gcam work on our phones. Can't live without those AR stickers (Not really)
(Also, I didn't have to the front cam workaround. Using RR 8.1.0 r11)

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6.0.1
Hi,
Do I need custom ROM or will this work on my Mi Note 2 with android 6.0.1, MIUI 8.5 Global (8.5.5.0)?
Can you send me any pictures to compare stock images to the ones taken with gcam?

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It's too buggy. Works at the beginning then it breaks. Not usable man

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https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-note-2/help/finally-portrait-mode-google-cam-t3772270

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qiuas said:
Hi,
Do I need custom ROM or will this work on my Mi Note 2 with android 6.0.1, MIUI 8.5 Global (8.5.5.0)?
Can you send me any pictures to compare stock images to the ones taken with gcam?
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It's working fine on global rom, ut i don't have any pictures to compare at the moment.

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Andrikkos said:
It's too buggy. Works at the beginning then it breaks. Not usable man
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I haven't noticed any problems on AOSP and MIUI based ROMs.

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Post to delete

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Hello,
bavoolek said:
It could have some bugs, I'm trying to find other working GCam, maybe a newer one.
But thanks for the information!
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Did you test other Google Camera?
Which?
Otherwise I have a problem as soon as I do this
Method 2: By editing build.prop file, but how to do it?
1: Download any root file manager [I recommend MiX]
2: Find the prop.build file in folder "System"
3: Scroll to the last line, and add "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled = 1", save and reboot.
Panorama mode does not work well ....
Because with "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled = 0", there are no worries.
Here are the same two pictures:
persist.camera.HAL3.enabled = 1
persist.camera.HAL3.enabled = 0
Would you have a solution?
ROM: MIUI 9.5 Global Stable
Google Camera: GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.7.apk (for example)
Envoyé de mon Mi Note 2 en utilisant Tapatalk

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Elfs_rage said:
Hello,
Did you test other Google Camera?
Which?
Otherwise I have a problem as soon as I do this
Method 2: By editing build.prop file, but how to do it?
1: Download any root file manager [I recommend MiX]
2: Find the prop.build file in folder "System"
3: Scroll to the last line, and add "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled = 1", save and reboot.
Panorama mode does not work well ....
Because with "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled = 0", there are no worries.
Here are the same two pictures:
persist.camera.HAL3.enabled = 1
persist.camera.HAL3.enabled = 0
Would you have a solution?
ROM: MIUI 9.5 Global Stable
Google Camera: GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.7.apk (for example)
Envoyé de mon Mi Note 2 en utilisant Tapatalk
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About the other GCam.
Other GCams ale simply worst or buggy.
Explain again, I can't understand your problem.

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bavoolek said:
About the other GCam.
Other GCams ale simply worst or buggy.
Explain again, I can't understand your problem.
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You do not have the problem in panorama mode?
Because me as soon as I do step 2:
While taking photos is faster but the panorama mode works very poorly.
Here is an example of a photo taken with panorama mode and "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled = 1":
Whereas if I make the same photo with the same appplication and if I put "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled = 0", here is the result:
I tested with twenty Apk Google Camera ....
(Camera_com.google.android.GoogleCamera.apk (du premier post), GC_3.2.045_final_3.1_kenzo.apk,GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7-Final.apk, GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.7.apk,MGC_5.1.018_FinalMod_v4.apk,skulshady_gcam_5.1.018_v1.9.apk ..........)
And it's the same ....
Found on this site:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
So do you also have this problem with the panorama mode?
And if you have no problem, what ROM and Apk Google Camera do you use?

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Elfs_rage said:
You do not have the problem in panorama mode?
Because me as soon as I do step 2:
While taking photos is faster but the panorama mode works very poorly.
Here is an example of a photo taken with panorama mode and "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled = 1":
Whereas if I make the same photo with the same appplication and if I put "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled = 0", here is the result:
I tested with twenty Apk Google Camera ....
(Camera_com.google.android.GoogleCamera.apk (du premier post), GC_3.2.045_final_3.1_kenzo.apk,GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7-Final.apk, GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.7.apk,MGC_5.1.018_FinalMod_v4.apk,skulshady_gcam_5.1.018_v1.9.apk ..........)
And it's the same ....
Found on this site:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
So do you also have this problem with the panorama mode?
And if you have no problem, what ROM and Apk Google Camera do you use?
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To be honest I didn't try panorama on GCam.
I will try and give some feedback.
About the ROM and GCam:
AEX and the GCam from my post.

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when taking a pic with Whatsapp the pic comes zoomed... Camera2Api really mess all.. I just don't take any pic with Whatsapp now in months.. only with the camera.. Camera2Api worths it.. but it sucks not being able to use all the phone features anyway =/

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Luckzzz said:
when taking a pic with Whatsapp the pic comes zoomed... Camera2Api really mess all.. I just don't take any pic with Whatsapp now in months.. only with the camera.. Camera2Api worths it.. but it sucks not being able to use all the phone features anyway =/
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What are you talking about? All the new roms have this fixed...

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alexmanu1 said:
What are you talking about? All the new roms have this fixed...
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Wow.. Dirty Unicorns fixed it? I just don't update in months now..

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Luckzzz said:
Wow.. Dirty Unicorns fixed it? I just don't update in months now..
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Dirty Unicorns? No, the devs fixed it.