Google Camera for the OnePlus 6/6T
The popular modded Google Camera app is available for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, two phones released by OnePlus in 2018. It has two rear cameras (16MP main, 20MP ultrawide) and a single frontal camera (16MP), and it’s powered by a Snapdragon 845, also used by some Google Pixel phones.
Google Camera takes the OnePlus 6/6T photo quality to another level. Some improvements and features:
- Better details and low light performance;
- Better HDR processing with better dynamic range;
- Improved Night Mode and Astrophotography mode for long exposures;
- Time lapse, motion photos, photosphere, etc;
According to users on the telegram group, the following versions are stable. If you don’t know how to install apk files, read the How to Install APK files guide.
Download:
If unsure on which GCam to download, simply use the first one listed below.
Google Camera 7.4 (Stable, Android 9+) »
A good option for Android 10, which also works on Android 9.
Note: Since 7.3+, it’s recommended to have the Google Photos app installed to avoid issues when viewing pictures from inside GCam.
7.4 by Marco:
A good option for new users. Install it, load one of the configs (double tab the dark area around the shutter button), and use!
- 7.4_GCam_MJL_v5.0_Miniqueta-fix1.apk (marco, 2020-12-23, oneplus 6/6t)
Google Camera 7.3 (Stable, Android 9+) »
A good option for Android 10, which also works on Android 9.
Note: Since 7.3+, it’s recommended to have the Google Photos app installed to avoid issues when viewing pictures from inside GCam.
7.3 by Marco:
A good option for new users. Install it, load one of the configs (double tab the dark area around the shutter button), and use!
- 7.3_GCam_MJL_v4.3_Minilux.apk (marco, 2020-08-31, oneplus 6/6t)
7.3 by Urnyx05:
Similar to the version above, but with less options and features.
- GCam_7.3.018_Urnyx05-v2.1.apk (Urnyx05, 2020-06-27, configs, changelog)
⚠️ After installing the app, download one of the configurations for this phone (how load config files).
Google Camera 7.2 (Stable, Android 9+) »
GCam 7 is the best option for Android 10, but the following versions also work on Android 9.
7.2 by Urnyx05:
Simple and stable.
- GCam_7.2.010_Urnyx05-v2.3.apk (Urnyx05, 2020-02-19, configs, changelog)
⚠️ After installing the app, download one of the configurations for this phone (how load config files).
Google Camera 6.1 (Stable, Android 9+) »
GCam 6 is an older Google Camera version and doesn’t have features like Astrophotography, but it’s very stable on the 6/6T.
If you are on Android 10 and experiencing some issues, try one of the newer versions available above.
6.1 “Miniflex” by Marco:
Includes lots of configurations (double tab the dark area around the shutter button), very easy to use.
- 6.1_GCam_MJL_v3.7_Miniflex.apk (marco, 2020-08-31, oneplus 6/6t)
Additional info and help:
While the files above are stable, apks from other modders may also work. The most popular modders for this phone are: Urnyx05, Marco, Arnova8G2, and BaaDNwZ.
A few useful links in case you have questions or want be part of the GCam community for this device:
- Telegram group
- XDA thread
- Troubleshooting
- How to install APK files
- How to load configs
- ARCore and Playground
Props to every modder (Marco, Urnyx05, Arnova8G2, Jean-Luc, etc), config creator, and tester that made it possible for Google Camera to run this well on the OnePlus 6 and 6T!