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Portrait selfies on any device [With Sample Shots][Google Camera Mod Latest APK]

By Chinmay Dhumal 2 min read

Portrait selfies on any device [With Sample Shots][Google Camera Mod Latest APK]

IMPORTANT NOTE: The App is still in development phase so expect a better performance & compatibility in coming future. This APP works best if your device has Qualcomm processors launched in 2017 with Android Oreo & ROOT access for best results. If your device is on Nougat then Selfie portraits will not work for you as of now. I expect upcoming builds to fix this issue 🙂 Tweet me your selfies taken with Google Camera MOD APK at https://twitter.com/Dhananjay_Tech

The portrait mode in selfies on Pixel phones works as a charm. But with increasing popularity, the demand for it went really high so our friends at XDA Developers managed to bring Portrait Mode Selfies to most other devices.

First, check whether your device compatibility with Manual Camera Compatibility APP.
If it shows all green, then you are good to go.
But if you end up with some reds or something like this, you need to enable camera2api on your device.

For this, your device needs to be rooted.
Magisk users can simply select Camera2api from modules and flash it.

Flashing the Camera2api module in Magisk on a phone

Now you can check from the compatibility app, it should be showing all green.

Now download the Latest Google Camera Mod apk from here

You can try different versions of the Google Camera Mod from various developers for your device depending on your Android version and skin. Stick to Suggested and Stable/Main versions from this website, follow the colour code.

>>Google Camera All <<APK’s

Given below are versions, you can even try them, but they maybe unstable.

[OLD] Version v1.8

[OLD] 1.5

[OLD] v1.3

FOR Moto G5 Plus users- https://xdaforums.com/t/app-feedback-arnova8g2s-google-camera-port.3731028/page-3#post-75234301

Samsung Galaxy S7, S8, and Note 8 (Exynos)- Here (Source)

If you don't find the portrait mode, go to settings > advanced settings and enable Portrait Mode.

Our recommended settings are

Config Camera HDR+ : Nexus 6
Model : Pixel 2XL/Nexus 6P
HDR+ parameters : default

We will keep updating this thread with latest apks.
As of now, Portrait selfies are not working well with the v1.4 so we recommend using v1.3 but future builds should be coming out soon.
The edge detection works very good on human faces and partly good on object devices. The HDR+ gives better dynamic range than the stock camera app.
Here are some camera samples shot on the Mi A1 with stock camera app, and Modded GCam. It’s as good as on the Pixel 2XL.

If you tried everything and still you were not able to get the Google Camera MOD app working, here why Google Camera MOD is not working on your device.

This Google Camera Mod app is supported on all devices running Android Oreo and some devices with Nougat. Try to be on Oreo Roms to avoid compatibility issues.
If your device has any Qualcomm Processor that was launched in and after 2017, then it will work fine.
Tested on Redmi 5 Plus, Mi A1 and Redmi Note 4.
If you find some other ways to use this on your particular device, do let us know on Twitter @Dhananjay_tech

Mi A1 rear camera sunset photos, stock camera app and modded Google Camera

Mi A1 rear camera portrait photos, stock camera app and modded Google Camera

Selfies taken with the stock camera app, modded Google Camera and Pixel 2 XL

Selfies taken with the modded Google Camera and Pixel 2 XL

And if you have any problems, then tweet out. We will surely help.
And do send us your camera samples! We would love to see them.

68 comments

  1. Swapnil chavan

    When i check in camera compatibility app its shows it is compatible but when i download from your given link it shows this app is not compatible for your device . Mobile phone-moto g5s plus.

  2. Umesh replying to Swapnil chavan

    Bro can u treat me how to download magisk manager

  3. Vivek replying to Umesh

    Go to google and type download magisk manager that’s it

  4. Kushal replying to Swapnil chavan

    Same happened with me

  5. Arnesh Saxena replying to Swapnil chavan

    You need a Oreo based custom ROM it’s working perfectly fine on my Moto g5s plus now both front and rear

  6. Umesh

    Bro I want do but I can’t believe me because I don’t how to downlod magisk manager

  7. Toni

    It shows green but when I try to install apk it tell
    Parse error
    There is problem parsing the package
    By the way my phone is lg V10 at&t ver unrooted lolipop

  8. Subhadeep replying to Toni

    u need nougat atleast…
    try to flash custom rom based on oreo…

  9. Gulshan Kumar replying to Subhadeep

    I am using Redmi Note 3. ROM- nitrogen oreo(Rooted)
    Compatibility check Fine(all green):P– (nd I installed all the version one by one, V1.5 nd 1.4 is not working neither front nor rear)
    In V1.3 only front camera is working but the images that I was taking with portrate mode all were getting colored green, but in normal mode it’s working super fine.

    All I can say is that in RN3 it’s not working(not any of the given version) so will it be fixed in future(as u said…Issues due to SD650 SoC) or I should have to try other camera application?

  10. Chinmay Dhumal replying to Gulshan Kumar

    Try changing the settings to Nexus 6 auto and Nexus 6P. Enable portrait mode from advanced settings. Use the v1.3 or my recommendation is to use the v1.5 to get portrait selfies on Redmi Note 3. It should work fine. If still it doesn’t work, shift to some other Android 8.1 ROM like Cardinal OS or some other

  11. Gulshan Kumar replying to Chinmay Dhumal

    didn’t work. but I am will check after installing Cardinal AOSP rom

  12. Mustafa replying to Gulshan Kumar

    Im to using redmi note 3epic rom miui 9 N Gmod working perfectly as shown in the video

  13. Tilak

    I did all thing also flash with magisk module and finally compatible and than I come again thread and see this camera not compatible with redmi note 3 SD 650 . Any other apk work in redmi note 3 marshmallow version.

  14. Chinmay Dhumal replying to Tilak

    Android Oreo required. Doesn’t work on Nougat and Marshmallow

  15. Aryaman

    Phrase error!😑

    Device:- Galaxy j7 2015

  16. Karan Shah

    Manual Camera Compatibility Test fails even after flashing the camera2api zip file*
    Any suggestions?🤔
    I’m a Redmi Note 4 User , currently on a Global Stable Miui Rom.
    Except a Response 😋

  17. Soumen replying to Karan Shah

    have to be in oreo rom bro..read the article or video title.

  18. Pavam Gavit replying to Karan Shah

    Bro go to stock camera app and select manual mode , then tell me whether it is showing shutter speed optioon and maunal focus???

  19. Satish

    Forceclose error one oneplus 5. Any fix?

  20. Anurag Das replying to Satish

    Same here

  21. Vysakh

    V1.3 is not working in one plus 5, Ian using v1.4 and suggest me best settings for one plus 5, portrait mode not enabling in one plus 5

  22. Udaya Mukesh

    I tried on my Redmi 3s on Pixel Experience ROM, Android 8.1.0, it is working fine in the primary camera(back camera) but not working in secondary camera(front camera)

  23. maruf replying to Udaya Mukesh

    I tried on my Redmi 3s on Pixel Experience ROM, Android 8.1.0 bt it keeps crashing i have enabled camera2api

  24. VISHWA

    Not working on Oneplus 5.. please do something

  25. Vinoth replying to VISHWA

    Working fine with my oneplus 5 device

  26. VISHWA replying to Vinoth

    What version are you using??
    Is ur device rooted ??

  27. Vinoth

    Hi, irs working in my oneplus 5. But for selfie camera. How to turn on invert photo in GC mod 5.
    please help

  28. Naman Dwivedi

    Hi Dhananjay Bhai, i would like to add one more thing that GCMod one is working Fine on Redmi 5A just after enabling the camera2api, so its working on SD400 series as well and also Front portrait is working super fine same as Mi A1, but the stock camera does not work after enabling C2API, i have posted a video on my channel..you can check that out (if you want).
    also its working on Exynos one, like i have tested on Galaxy S7, and S7 Edge, with the Miniuser123’s Port (Front Portrait Not working on Samsung)

    Thanks
    Regards AndroWide 🙏

  29. Arnesh Saxena replying to Naman Dwivedi

    Bhai I am trying it on my Redmi 3s prime but it’s not working running on aosp pixel experience

  30. Rishabh Pathak

    I tried on RN3(ROM-RR latest build)…but in Portrait mode only Front Camera is working and it gives Green colour images…hope you find any solution

  31. Naman Dwivedi replying to Rishabh Pathak

    which mod you have tried? GCmod or MiniUser123 version G Cam versio?

  32. Umair Shaikh

    Will this work on Moto g5+

  33. Parashar

    Device- Redmi Note 3
    App Version- 1.5
    ROM- Epic Rom
    Portrait mode working in Front and rear camera
    Settings needed to be changed to work in front camera are-
    Config camera HDR+ – NEXUS 6 AUTO
    Model – Nexus 6P
    HDR+ Parameters- Default
    In Advanced Settings-
    Turn these on-
    HDR+ control
    HDR+ Front Camera
    Portrait Mode
    HDR+RAW+JPEG
    Show Dirty Lens Warning

  34. Parashar replying to Parashar

    Then Force Stop the app, and then portrait mode should work

  35. Abhishek

    Showing error there was a problem parsing the package.

  36. Arnesh Saxena

    I am using Moto g5s plus with aosp pixel experience Ron and i the portrait selfies are coming blurred but normal selfies via the app are fine what should I do

  37. Rp

    Bro
    My phone is Redmi 3s
    And I have Google pixel ROM
    Based on 8.1.0

    Which camera will work for me

    Plz Reply

  38. Pravin Dev

    Will it Support Lenovo z2 plus ?
    which is best rom for Z2plus for oreo update?
    is warrenty of z2 plus will get break if i flash the ROM?

    pls tell me bro

  39. prajeesh

    bro my phone is honor6 x it compatible all the parameters on manual camera compatible app but it doesn’t support this google camera app. why this happens, plz tell me bro ??

  40. Bijay

    Bro my phone is lava a97..please give a update about it.and a manual camera aplication

  41. Kingshuk Bhaskar

    Front Camera PORTRAIT mode is Great but Rear camera PORTRAIT is not so Great… Any idea how to enhance ??? Camera Asus Zenfone 3…

  42. arun

    its failed to installation bro help me to install it

    im using redmi note 4 aosp rom 8.0

  43. Vishal patil

    Its not working on moto g5 plus i download that file which u have linked android version 7.0

  44. Mayank lalwani

    Slow Motion Doesn’t Work..
    Device: MI A1

  45. subham saha

    Not working selfies camera portrait mode halp

    For redmi 3s prime

  46. amrit

    its not installing in my moto g5splus ..saying the app is not compatible with ur phone .what to do??

  47. Imran replying to amrit

    Same problem

  48. Aniket mishra

    I downloaded this apk but instead of potrait mode no other mode is working brother.

  49. Aniket mishra replying to Aniket mishra

    My phone Redmi note 3 2gb varient

  50. Rinaldi replying to Aniket mishra

    Use this, https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/themes/mod-updated-6-11-17-google-camera-hdr-t3701190

  51. Anil Guwalani

    Hey why are you not upgrading the apk after 1.8. I am frustrated. I want a newer version.

  52. Rinaldi replying to Anil Guwalani

    Use this , https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/themes/mod-updated-6-11-17-google-camera-hdr-t3701190

  53. Aniket

    Will it work on asus zenfone 2 laser??

  54. Prit

    Moto g4 plus pe chalegaa???

  55. Rinaldi

    Go to this site, I’m using redmi 3s and works perfect by camera serjo mod version, that site only for note 3 but I think other devices will works too, why not to try? https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/themes/mod-updated-6-11-17-google-camera-hdr-t3701190,

  56. Jayant susner

    I am using Asus selfie zd551kl following all the process as given up not camera app is not opening
    Rom-Aex extended Oreo 8.1
    Flash camera2api
    Then install camera
    But not opening getting 6 camera has stopped

  57. Ramon Talin

    Hi everybody, the camera works great but I want to set the manual HDR option. In the 1.8 versione i can’t find it. Does everyone know how can I do it?

  58. Vishal

    Does it work on oneplus 2

  59. Hardeep

    For Honor 9 lite ..plz modified google da link krdo share

  60. MN Hemant

    thanks Bhai… Now, I can take portrait selfies

  61. Anik

    It does not work in redmi 4x on pixel experience ROM.

  62. Pascal

    It crashes every time I try to open it. I think it’s because of an security update for my device. Is the mod going to be updated to fix this issue?
    I installed the older 5.1 version of it. It works, but unfortunately doesn’t have the portrait mode :/

  63. Parvesh

    Bro how to install in Samsung j8..its not installing…

  64. Muhammed Munshiq

    I’m using nexus 6 with pixel experience oreo,every pixel camera app shows the “app is not installed”! Does it really support?

  65. Droidcustom

    Can I use it on Redmi note 4

  66. Milind Sahu

    Hey, Chinmay Thanks For Sharing This Article On Portrait selfies on any device. But can you plz update the link to download Google Camera Mod Latest APK because I am getting praising error.

  67. Rakibul Hossain

    Rakibul Hossaib

  68. Rakibul Hossain

    Lava

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