If you’re using a Umidigi F2 and want to install the Google Camera (GCam) on it? Then, you are at the right place. Gcam is a ported app from the original Google Pixel device stock camera which 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. Here in this article, we will share with you the link to Download Google Camera for Umidigi F2 [APK]. Additionally, we will also share the installation steps.
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.
The app was previously launched for all Android devices. But then Google made it exclusive for only Pixel devices. While the custom app developers continuously developing GCam ports for most of the Android device models separately. It’s only because the Android devices run on different Android versions.
Umidigi F2 Specifications
UMIDIGI F2 was announced in September 2018 which sports a 6.53-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels with 395 PPI pixel density. The device is protected by a 2.5D curved glass screen.
UMIDIGI F2 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 (MT6771T) chipset coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also supports an external memory card. The device came out of the box with Android 10 and backed by a 5150 mAh battery (Non-removable).
As far as the camera concerned, the device has a Four-camera setup with 48MP + 13MP + 5MP + 5MP primary sensors and a selfie camera with a 32MP lens. Other connectivity option includes 4G-VoLTE, GPS, Glonass, Bluetooth, Mobile Hotspot, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer. etc. The UMIDIGI F2 comes with a Side fingerprint sensor feature.
Google Camera Port for Umidigi F2
The Google Camera ported app 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.
Here we have mentioned the list of features/modes which are working and not working on Google Camera ported beta app for Umidigi F2. The issues/bugs may be fixed in the future.
What’s Working:
- Camera (HDR+/RAW/ZSL/Flash etc.)
- Portrait Mode (Front/Rear)
- Night Sight (Front/Rear)
- Super-Res Zoom
- AR Stickers
- Video Recording
- Fixed crash in Night Sight mode while using Ultrawide lens
- Added Exposure compensation option
- Re-added HDR+ off
Known Issues:
- Slow-Motion video recording issue
- A telephoto lens (telephoto lens work properly only when HDR+ is turned off)
Steps to install Google Camera on Umidigi F2
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 GCam Port APK:
Google Camera GCAM 6.1.021: 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 Umidigi F2 handset. In case, if you’re facing any trouble, feel free to write down in the comments below.