How to install Google HDR+ Camera Module with Slo-Mo and Lens Blur on Redmi 4x

The first thing you need to do in order to start the procedure for enabling this module on your Xiaomi Redmi 4X, you need to enable camera2api. You can do this with build prop editor. Or alternatively, you can flash this Magisk Module version 13 using TWRP. Google camera does NOT work without Camera2APi, so make sure you enable it on your ROM with build.prop or use Magisk Module. Check the following sections for the details

Enable camera2api Using build.prop

Google camera HDR+ Mod is working on Xiaomi Redmi 4x (and possibly with other Xiaomi devices). However, to enable it you will need to add this code to your build prop.

Code: “persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1”

After you’ve done it you can skip the following step and continue with the procedure.
Enable camera2api Using Magisk module
The other way for enabling camera2api on your Xiaomi device is using Magisk module. This will work for Xiaomi devices because the port was originally meant for the Mi5s and may be using Xiaomi specific hardware.

To enable camera2api with Magisk module, download this file and flash it using TWRP.

Google Camera

Features:

• HDR+
• Flash
• Zoom
• Front camera
• Slo-Mo
• Stabilization and autofocus
• Panorama
• PhotoSphere
• Lens Blur

Latest Version (in testing phase):

The latest version of this module is 2017/11/21 – GCMod5 based on Mod By B-S-G (gcam5.1.016 –Arnova8g2-1.2.apk)

Changelog and Download: GCam5.1.016-Arnova8G2-v1.2.apk

Because this is a relatively new version, we need to test the settings and find what is the best this device.

If you want to optimize the camera for motion photos, choose Nexus6p, Nexus6 Auto, or all Pixel, in Config camera HDR+.

If you want more detailed images, you can choose Pixel 2XL or Nexus 6P in Model. Also, set HDR+ parameters to Medium or a higher level.

To enable HDR+ Ui button, you will need to go to setting then Advanced and HDR+ control.

Note: Make sure you restart the app for the new settings to be applied.

Stable Version

2017/10/16- Mod by B.S.G based on Google camera v4.4.20 (MGC_4.4.20_7.OH_C2API_v.4.2_Allinone_Full_manual)

ChangeLog and download: MGC_4.4.20_7.0H_C2API_v.4.2_AllinOne_Full_Manual.apk

SLO-MO in Google HDR Camera Module

Slo-Mo in Google HDR Camera module is working in 480p SD. To enable Slo-Mo, you need to flash Gcam_Camera2Api via TWRP. You can use G Cam 5.1 for Slo-Mo without greenish tint.

To download GCam_camera2Api.zip click the following link: Gcam_Camera2Api.zip

Short Instructions for Successful Installation:

• Instal Magisk 14.1 +
• Enable cam2 API via the Magisk module. You can also do that using build.prop.
• Flash Slo-Mo zip via TWRP (available above on dropbox link) Gscam 4.4 is included in the zip file.
• Instal Gcam 5.1

After this instruction, Slo-Mo will work and its tested in all the custom ROMs.

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But, some users are facing issues with installations of the app. Problems include crashing or failure to open.

I’ve actually put this post together to answer some of the questions I got on a previous post – Install Google Camera HDR+ on Xiaomi Mi A1.

Here, I’ll explain possible fixes. I’ll also list links to working Gcam ports by BSG, Ivanich, and Arnova.

How to fix Google Camera HDR+ issues

Can’t Install Google Camera HDR+

• The port you are using isn’t compatible with your Mi A1’s Android version. Try another one.
• Remove any previous Google Camera HDR+ installations. It could be the reason the new Gcam isn’t installing.

Google Camera Crashes on Opening

• New Gcam apk releases may not work on your Mi A1’s Nougat. Try the earlier versions.
• If you’ve upgraded your Gcam, the previous settings may be incompatible with it. So, clear the app data. And then redo the whole installation.
• Some files that may be interfering with your Gcam (see below). Delete them and retry the process.(Needs root access and a file explorer like ES File Explorer.)

/System/framework/com.google.android.camera.experimental2016.jar
/System/etc/permission/com.google.android.camera.experimental2016.xml

• Activate Camera2 API. (Some ROMs don’t enable it, you know.) There are two ways to do this.
  • By editing the build.prop file to add the line:
    persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1
  • By flashing a zip that enables the API. An example is the HAL3 Enabler. (You can undo the changes using the HAL1 Enabler zip.)
  • Restart your phone to save the changes.

Google Camera Crashes on Image Capture

Check your Google camera’s HDR+ settings. Remember to apply the suggestions that come with the Gcam apk download.

Crashes on Activating Slow Motion

Slow motion may not work depending on the ROM your Mi A1 uses.

The media_profiles.xml file is what contains these settings. So, you’ll have to update it. (Download and use this one that’s already done for you.)

• Save it in the /root/system/etc/ folder
• Assign the following permissions: rw-r–r– (0644)
• Restart your phone

Google Camera HDR+ Ports

There are ports by BSG, Ivanich, or Arnova. Here’s what you should expect from each of them.

• BSG – It works as expected (if you use the settings that I’ll share in a second).
• Ivanich – It’s very stable and doesn’t need lots of tweaking.
• Arnova – It’s a Gcam 5.1.x port. It doesn’t have the best RAW capabilities, however. Find suggested settings below.

BSG Settings

General:

Model: Nexus 6P
Support level override: Nexus_2015
SUPPORTED HW LEVEL BACK CAMERA: Limited
SUPPORTED HW LEVEL FRONT CAMERA: Level_3
Panorama resolution: High
Volume key action: Shutter

Photo:

Config camera: Nexus6 HDR+ Auto
Buffers size: 3 (Default)
Total imagereader image count: 14 (AllPixel+AllExp)
hdr+ burst frame count: 7 (N6P+AllPixel+AllExp)
Calculation hdr+ imagereader image count: Pixel, PixelXL

Arnova Settings

Model: Pixel 2XL
Config camera HDR+: Nexus6 HDR+ Auto Zsl
HDR+ parameters: Medium

Download Links

BSG:

1. BSG version 4.0: MGCB-7.0H-C2API (I recommend this)
2. BSG version 4.0 (v3): MGC-4.4.20-7.0H-C2API

Ivanich:

1. Ivanich version 1.4 (v3): MGCB-7.0H-C2API-Full-PXL2-v.1.4-60FPS-noburst (I recommend this)
2. Ivanich version 3.7: MGCB-7.0H-C2API-Mid (this is the latest port)

Arnova:

1. Arnova version 5.1.014 (v11.1): GCam5.1.014-Arnova8G2-v11.1 (I recommend this latest version)
2. Arnova version 5.1.0114 (v8.1): GCam5.1.014-Arnova8G2-v8.1

Over to You

Have you tried out these fixes? What worked (and what didn’t) for your Xiaomi Mi A1? Share in the comments section below.

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