Redmi 10X Series launched in China today & with this Redmi introduced its all-new “X” series of smartphones. So now, there are four smartphone series under the Redmi brand, namely K Series, X Series, Note series, and the number series. If you are here, then you probably want to install the Google camera on your Redmi 10X and 10X Pro.
Google Camera is just a normal camera app with simple UI but some of the useful features. These features you won’t find in any mid-range device normally. Meanwhile, the Google Camera runs on powerful software API which works perfectly and offers stunning image and video quality. The majority of the users find it useful whether in daylight or night condition than the device stock camera. It has a nice simple user interface, on-screen modes/options, and settings as well.
In this guide, you can now install the Google Camera on Redmi 10X and 10X Pro without any hurdle. What we share here is the ported GCam app from the original Google Pixel device. This version is compatible with other device models as well. Thanks to some of the creative and hard-working developers such as Arnova8G2, BSG, and Urnyx05 who’re trying hard to make ported GCam APK files to most of the devices out there. Before that let’s find out What’s new in Redmi 10X and 10X Pro.
Redmi 10X Device Specifications
The Redmi 10X features a 6.57-inch Samsung AMOLED panel with Full-HD+ resolution & an in-display fingerprint reader. The display comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top and supports HDR10+. It comes with a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels at a pixel density of 394 pixels per inch (PPI) and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 with 180Hz touch sampling rate, and 60Hz refresh rate.
In terms of optics, the device on the rear packs a 48-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.79 aperture; a second 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture; a 3rd 2-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture and a fourth 2-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It sports a 13-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
Redmi 10X Pro Device Specifications
The Redmi 10X Pro features a 6.57-inch Samsung AMOLED panel with Full-HD+ resolution & an in-display fingerprint reader. The display comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top and supports HDR10+. It comes with a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels at a pixel density of 394 pixels per inch (PPI) and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 with 180Hz touch sampling rate, and 60Hz refresh rate.
The Redmi 10X runs MIUI 11 which is running on top of Android 10. The device sports a huge 4,520mAh battery that is fueled by a 22.5W fast charging technology. The Redmi 10X measures 162.38 x 77.20 x 8.95mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 205.00 grams. It is available in Sky Blue, Pine Morning Green, and Ice Fog White colors.
Connectivity on both phones includes dual Dual SIM Dual 5G standby, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C support. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.
In terms of optics, the device on the rear packs a primary 48 Megapixel camera paired with an 8 Megapixel Telephoto lens having 3X Optical Zoom, an 8 Megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 5 Megapixel macro camera. A selfie camera is a 20-megapixel unit.
Google Camera Port for Redmi 10X and 10X Pro
The Google Camera features HDR, HDR+, HDR+ enhanced, RAW, ZSL, Flash, AR Stickers, Night Sight, Portrait mode, etc. It also offers Super Res Zoom, AR Emojis, Google Lens, TimeLapse, Slow-Motion, Image Stabilization, Photosphere, and more. While the video recording also comes out clear and sharp as compared to the other stock camera apps.
The Redmi 10X Pro runs MIUI 11 which is running on top of Android 10. The device sports a huge 4,520mAh battery that is fueled by a 30W fast charging technology. The Redmi 10X measures 162.38 x 77.20 x 8.95mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 205.00 grams. It is available in Sky Blue, Pine Morning Green, and Ice Fog White colors.
Connectivity on both phones includes dual Dual SIM Dual 5G standby, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C support. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.
Here we have mentioned the list of features/modes which are working and not working on Google Camera ported beta app for Redmi 10X and 10X Pro. The issues/bugs may be fixed in the future.
Steps to install Google Camera on Redmi 10X and 10X Pro
The Google Camera APK file installation process is as simple as installing any other third-party APK file. You don’t have to root your device for this.
Download any GCam app
Download GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.4.032219.1950: Download [Recommended]
Download GCam by Arnova8G2: Download
Download Google Camera Go
4PDA Camera post: Download
Download the GCam APK file from the download link above and tap on it.
Make sure that the Unknown Sources option is enabled on your device. In order to this, go to the device Settings menu > Security/Privacy > enable it. [If already enabled, skip to the installation]
It will launch the package installer and tap on the Install button.
Once the installation is done, open and use it.
Enjoy!
Still, if the camera app doesn’t work, then enable the Camera2api by using build.prop
Persist.vender.camera.HAL3.enable=1
I hope this guide will help you a lot and you have now successfully installed the Google Camera ported app on your Redmi 10X and 10X Pro handset. In case, if you’re facing any trouble, feel free to write down in the comments below.