The Problem: Camera Not Living Up to the Hype?

The Xiaomi 14T Pro and Redmi K70 Ultra are powerhouse devices, but some users (myself included) have noticed the camera doesn’t always deliver. Blurry shots, grainy textures, and lackluster selfies can really dampen the experience. It’s disappointing when you know your phone is capable of so much more. But don’t worry—there’s a simple, official solution that turns things around completely.

The Fix: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here’s how to supercharge your camera app in just a few minutes:

1. Snap Any Photo
   Open your camera app and take a quick picture. It doesn’t matter what it is—just snap something to get started.
2. Go to the Gallery
   Head over to your gallery and select the photo you just took.
3. Tap to Edit
   Look for the edit button—it’s the one with the pencil icon—and give it a tap to open the editing tools.
4. Find the Plugins
   At the bottom of the edit screen, you’ll see three options: Basic, Create, and Enhance. Focus on Enhance. Next to it, there’s a settings button (three little dots). Tap that, then select “Manage plugins.”
5. Download the AI Plugin
   You’ll see an official AI plugin available for download. It’s a chunky 819 MB, but don’t let the size scare you—it’s the secret sauce to amazing photos. Hit download and let it install.
6. Enjoy the Upgrade
   Once it’s installed, your camera will feel like a totally different beast. Photos will pop with clarity and detail, and you’ll unlock a ton of new editing features in the gallery to play with.

The Result: A Camera That Outshines the Competition

After installing this plugin, the difference is unreal. Your photos will be sharper, cleaner, and more vibrant—seriously, it’s like upgrading to a pro-grade camera. I’ve tested it myself, and the quality genuinely outdoes what you’d get from an iPhone or Pixel. Even crazier? The official support team didn’t even know about this fix! It’s like finding a hidden cheat code for your phone.

Plus, the new editing tools in the gallery are a game-changer. You can tweak your shots to perfection with options that weren’t there before. It’s a win-win!

Final Thoughts: Try It and Be Amazed

If your Xiaomi 14T Pro or Redmi K70 Ultra camera has been letting you down, this fix is an absolute must-try. It’s official, it’s straightforward, and it delivers jaw-dropping results. In just a few taps, you’ll turn your phone into a photography powerhouse that leaves other flagships in the dust.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your phone, follow these steps, and get ready to be wowed by the stunning photos you’ll be taking. Your camera deserves this upgrade—and so do you!

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Despite promising a stock-like Android Oreo experience, the Mi A2 favors a custom camera app over Google Camera. And for good reason too. The Mi A2 camera contains a few software tricks. It shoots in portrait mode, for example, using an intelligent system for choosing sensors. Its shots are some of the best for midrange devices.

The Mi A2 camera app is thus an excellent addition to any Xiaomi device. So, it was a welcome development to hear that ports of the app have made their way to the Xiaomi Mi A1 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Thanks to XDA member Dipesh17, you can now try out the Mi A2 camera on the Mi A1. Also, XDA senior member carlosggb has created a port of the camera for the Redmi Note 5 Pro.

How to use Xiaomi Mi A2 camera app on other models

You’ll need to do a few things first before you can install the Mi A2 camera. See below.

Prerequisites:

• Root permissions

Related: How to root Xiaomi Mi A1

• Install TWRP custom recovery

Related: Download TWRP custom recovery for Xiaomi Mi A1

If you’ve done the above, you may now proceed with the installation.

Installation:

• Download these two files first:
  • Mi A2 Camera for Mi A1 by Dipesh17: MiA2Cam-v10.zip
  • Camera A2 Experimental by Dipesh17: Camera_A2_Experimental2.zip
• Boot into TWRP and flash the Mi A2 Camera for Mi A1 zip file.
• Restart the device
• Boot into TWRP again and flash the Camera A2 Experimental zip file
• Restart the device to test out the Mi A2 camera on your Mi A1

Troubleshooting

• Some users have reported ending up with an app named 60 in place of the Mi A2 camera. This app crashes on opening. If you face such a problem try out this mod by XDA senior member joeyhuab:
  • Xiaomi Mi A2 Camera: Xiaomi-Mi-A2-Stock-Camera-v8.zip
• Download and flash it to replace the Mi A2 Camera by Dipesh17
• Also, if you’re using an Android Pie ROM, use this mod by joeyhaub instead:
  • Xiaomi Mi A2 Camera for Pie GSI: Pie_MiA2Cam_Magisk_Tissot_v3_INSTALL_IN_TWRP.zip

How to install Xiaomi Mi A2 camera on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Before you consider this mod, you should note that:

The Mi A2 camera port for Redmi Note 5 Pro doesn’t work on MIUI-based ROMs.

Prerequisites:

• TWRP custom recovery for Redmi Note 5 Pro
  • TWRP 3.2.3: twrp-3.2.3-0-whyred.img
• Remove/uninstall Google Camera (if you have it on your Redmi Note 5 Pro, that is). It may cause some conflicts with the Mi A2 camera
• Enable Camera2API
  • Flash this file using TWRP to enable Camera2API: Camera_2API.zip

Installation:

• Download the Mi A2 camera for Redmi Note 5 Pro by carlosggb: MiA2Cam-v10.zip
• Flash the camera mod using TWRP
• Restart device

Possible bugs:

• The Mi A2 camera may crash when you activate slow motion
• HD (1080p) video lacks image stabilization
• Auto HDR mode doesn’t work
• You may see some lag when switching between the front and back camera

These aside, the Mi A2 camera produces beautiful shots.

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Yet, users have struggled with a myriad of issues like GCams that don’t open and some that crash often.

As luck would have it, dedicated modders continue to give us ever better GCam ports. But, the issue with these fast developments is that it’s hard to keep track of what works best. That’s why today, I’ve collected all the ports renowned for their performance in Xiaomi devices in one post. I’ll even throw in ARCore mods that work for the Xiaomi Mi A1 and Mi 5S.

Download latest GCam Ports for Xiaomi devices

Gcam for Xiaomi Mi A1

As you’ll see, there’s a lot going on for the Mi A1. From running the basic GCam mods to handling augmented reality, this phone shows that it can punch above its weight. See the best ports below.

• Most GCam ports work without little to no issues on the Mi A1. But, the Arnova8G2 version 1.4 port is the undeniable favorite. Get it: GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.4.apk
• A GCam with wide, telephoto capabilities is also available. It’s the Cstark27 version 3.3 port. Get it cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_wide_v3.3.apk. Still, you’ll need a few mods to help Cstark’s port to use the zoom camera and to solve WhatsApp’s crashing.
  • Flash the zoom mod found here.
  • And fix WhatsApp by flashing this mod.
• Give your GCam some ARCore functions using the mods below. (Flash both files.)
  • ARCore basic mod
  • ARCore module
• Add some AR Stickers functionality to your GCam by installing the .apk files found here.

Google Camera Mod for Xiaomi Mi 5/5S

• The Arnova8G2 version 4 GCam port works best for the Xiaomi Mi 5. Get it here.
• Get the excellent Arnova8G2 version 1.5 port for your Xiaomi Mi 5S here.
• Flash this mod: arcore_apps-signed.zip. Then, install these mods (for Android 8.0: calibration_cad_Mi5s-signed.zip or 8.1: arcore_mod_mi5s-signed.zip) to get ARCore and AR Stickers working on your Mi 5S.

Other Xiaomi’s

Find recommended GCam .apk file for you Xiaomi variant below.

• Xiaomi Mi 6 and Mi 8: MGC_5.2.022 1.0.apk
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S: GCam-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7beta-test-9.apk
• Xiaomi Mi Mix, Redmi 4 Prime, and Redmi Note 3: GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.5Beta2.apk (This is the port that works for the Xiaomi Mi 5S too—see above.)
• Xiaomi Mi Note 3: GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.7Beta2.apk
• Xiaomi Redmi 3S: GCam-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V2.apk
• Xiaomi Redmi 4X and Redmi Note 4: GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.4.apk (Works for the Xiaomi Mi A1 too—see above.)
• Xiaomi Redmi 5A: GCam-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.apk
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 5/5+: GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-v4Beta2.apk
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Minimal-Beta-Final.apk

For this post, I’ve assumed that you’re already familiar with flashing using TWRP or the Magisk Manager. I also take it that you’ve tried out porting GCam to your Xiaomi before.

What other ports work as good as these I’ve listed above? Have you encountered any problems with these recommended mods? We would love to know. Share your experiences or suggestions by commenting below.

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