How to Install GCam on Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra

Install GCam on Samsung Galaxy S22


There is no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Series has a camera that has guaranteed quality. However, because it is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, usually one question will arise from users who like custom applications, is there a way to install Google Camera or GCam on Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra?

By specification, the camera specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra are indeed capable. Moreover, these three cameras are supported by the latest ISP chip from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ carry a main camera with a 50MP sensor equipped with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera with OIS capable of 3x optical-zoom. On the front, there is a 10MP camera for selfie needs.

While the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has camera specifications with much better image quality. The main camera uses a 108MP sensor with OIS support, a 12MP ultrawide camera, a 10MP telephoto camera with OIS that has 3x magnification, and a 10MP periscope camera with OIS that has up to 10x magnification. While on the front there is a 40MP selfie camera.

So, can the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra be paired with third-party camera applications such as Google Camera? Of course it's possible.

This time we will share how to install GCam or Google Camera on Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. Let's see the tutorial below!


How to Install GCam on Samsung Galaxy S22 Series

For users who like to customize the application, the appeal of the Google Camera application is that it has an HDR+ feature that can be activated for every picture taken. But in the three latest Samsung phones, this feature can already be found.

The mainstay features of Google Camera that you can try include Super Res Zoom, AR Emoji, Google Lens, TimeLapse, Slow-Motion, Astrophotography mode, to Photosphere.

However, Google Camera can only be used on Google Pixel devices. Fortunately, there is a modder who has created a modded version of the Google Camera app that is compatible with smartphones other than the Google Pixel.

Of course when using apps on phones that are not from the Google Pixel series, there is always the possibility that some features may not work. Therefore, this GCam mod usually has different versions depending on the type of phone that will use it.

Reporting from Gizchina, there is a Google Camera APK mod and tips for installing it on Samsung's latest flagship cellphone. Here's the full tutorial:

"Note: Do this at your own risk."


First, you have to download one of the GCam APKs below. This app is compatible with Samsung Galaxy S22 Series.

PXv8.1_GCam-v1.2 for Samsung Galaxy S22

GCam 7.3.018 version 2.5 for Samsung Galaxy S22

GCam 7.3.018 version 2.4 for Samsung Galaxy S22

GCam 7.3.018 version 2.2 for Samsung Galaxy S22

GCam 7.3.021 for Samsung Galaxy S22

GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.4.032219.1950 for Samsung Galaxy S22

GCam by Arnova8G2 for Samsung Galaxy S22

After you download it, the next way to install GCam or Google Camera on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Sereies is to allow Installation from the Unknown Sources settings in the Privacy settings of the phone.

Install the APK you have downloaded.

For those of you who use the APK type from Arnova, create a config folder in the GCam folder, then enter the config file into it. If it doesn't exist, create the GCam folder manually.

Now, open the Google Camera app, double tap on the black area. Select the configuration file you downloaded, then hit Restore.

The camera app will restart, then you are ready to use it.

Done! Now you can use GCam or Google Camera app on Samsung Galaxy S22 Series in an easy way.

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