yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] waylo:
Glad you appreciate it!

Since phones on Pie would only add compatibility (such as working widescreen photos), I'm sure any Pie user can use the same guide.

v6.2 isn't quite ready by many accounts; there are varying opinions on how the pic quality compares, Nightsight, etc.

v5 doesn't have Nightsight, so I've stayed away with looking into those, even though some devs are still working on it. I think some Exynos users have had better luck with v5.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] railfan-eric:
I tried the cs3.apk and my GS9+ crashes on loading. Is it not compatible?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] waylo:
Look at my original post earlier. Many of these apps will crash initially until the right settings are put in. Other times, for an unknown reason, it will eventually work after running the apps many times.

Long press on the app, and select selfie or video. Anything that doesn't start up the normal rear camera. If it opens stably, go immediately to settings and make sure AWB is off. And make sure viewfinder format is set to YUV_420_888.

This is assuming you are on Snapdragon.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] railfan-eric:
Yes I'm on Snapdragon. I don't understand why this one is doing this when other builds hasn't in the past. I used tons of builds back in the LG G6 days and don't remember having to do these steps. thanks.

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Also, what settings is best for the GS9+ with this build of Gcam? I however don't see the viewfinder settings with this version or build. If the AWB is off what is controlling the white balance?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] waylo:
I believe each dev can bake in the defaults for the apk. There's an apk on xenius9's drive which ends in JPG, and the viewfinder format is set to JPG. I think that's the only difference? Not useful on our phones as we need the YUV viewfinder.

No idea what the best settings are as each person has their own preferences. The telegram channel is full of people with opinions =). I can't say I've done side-side comparisons with each feature either. Here's something I found in a reddit:

"Quick Settings -> Advanced -> FIX

Under FIX, Set Raw Format -> Raw Sensor, and Viewfinder Format -> YUV_420_888 (important)

Base -> Model -> Back Camera -> Pixel 3 XL

Back in settings page, scroll all the way down and -> Advanced (below Help & Feedback, not Quick Settings). Click on HDR+ Control

Go to camera, then click on HDR, and select HDR+ Enhanced (important)

More tips if anybody interested (Optional, personal preference):

HDR+ Parameters: Set to 7 (higher value is slower with negligible improvement)

Changing the Libs: The libs on Gcam can drastically change what the photo looks like. All libs have their own strength, and it depends largely on preference. To change libs, Quick Settings -> Advanced -> Libs

Stock by Google has higher contrast (sometimes excessive), least noise, less detail. Savitar V1 has most detail, high sharpness (sometimes excessive), most noise. Eszdman V4 has lower exposure (less brightness), good detail and medium noise (I prefer it most). Night Sight is also affected by Libs.

Click on Disable Pixel 3 AWB

If photo is Underexposed: Exposure Compensation -> +0.2 or +0.4 (-0.2 or -0.4 if overexposed, depending on preference and situation, I use +0.2 mostly)

If photo is too noisy: Autoexposure Correction -> 1/10 sec (the closer it's to 1, the slower the photo but better noise reduction)

Correction Nightsight: 1/5 sec (slower than 0, but better noise reduction and details. 32 sec is best, but would need tripod since it's long exposure)

The viewfinder is under advanced-->fix I believe."
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] railfan-eric:
Thanks for the info. I did see someone post some settings they like for the GS9+ but for a different version of the GCAM. This one I tried has lots of different settings so i don't know if what works good on one version works as good on another.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] railfan-eric:
I figured out one of my problems with it crashing on my phone. On several versions it crashes when using 16:85 resolution.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] taheer6:
I'm curious which one do you use mostly
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] cc546:
Thank you so so much!!! I'm using the GCam_6.1.021_S9S_v0.936t_cs4 build. Like railfan-eric I am using Snapdragon S9 and the app crashed immediately at launch, but after I changed Viewfinder Processingto YUV_420_888 it works perfectly now. :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] railfan-eric:
Do you have problems using 16:85? I find many builds crash when using it. Could be why that one kept crashing as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] waylo:
I move between the latest Arnova82 (currently Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.7beta3.190707.0105.apk) and the latest by xenius9. I can't say for certain xenius9 stays updated to the latest Arnova, but the quick shutter change icon is really nice.

Sometimes if I need a 16:9 widescreen photo, I use the 'gold standard' old one.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] taheer6:
Thanks for the response,what does the quick shutter icon do?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] waylo:
It allows you to switch between aperture size 2.4f and 1.5f quickly, right on the viewfinder screen. I think this is integrated into Arnova's Pie 6.2 versions, but not his 6.1 versions for some reason.

Otherwise you have to go into settings, then Samsung API, then shutter size. A real bother when you want to just frame the pic and shoot!

Some say in terms of light, there's not a huge difference, particularly if you are using HDR+ enhanced. But they say you get more detail with the smaller aperture size.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Static-xy:
Guys, I'm new on this thread. My wife has Samsung Galaxy S9. I own OP6 and I'm using gcam for OP6. Really happy with results. I compared it with her S9 photos and to my surprise, OP6-gcam makes much better photos. I was testing a portrait mode. So that is why I'm here, as I see that there is gcam for S9 as well. Could you tell me what is best working version of this app that I can download? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] railfan-eric:
Why does any of the GCAM builds drain my battery so so fast? I take some pictures of my flowers and it goes from 80 % to 50% in no time fast. I had this same problem with the LG G6 2 years ago.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] waylo:
I think so. More detail will be in focus, thus better landscapes, etc.

https://clickitupanotch.com/smaller-f-stop/
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] cc546:
Sorry I am not sure what you mean? What is 16:85?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] railfan-eric:
I guess I meant 16:9. I saw someone else say 16:85 in one of these GCAM threads So i thought that's what my phone was.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] maflin18:
Is this still coming? Or did I miss it.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] cc546:
Ah, I just tried shooting in 16:9 but the app crashed at once. I never used 16:9 before so I didn't know that lol.

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By the way, night mode is now available in the newest OTA update on S9/S9+. The official night mode is better than the GCam night sight - photos come out much cleaner and the colour is more natural.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] waylo:
16:9 has been an issue for a long time. I thought it worked on Pie phones, but apparently not? I've asked for a bug fix and supplied logs but the devs have too many things on their plates. Too bad because I really prefer that format to the 4:3 that comes standard on Samsungs.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Chivalrous Chevalier:
Latest and Greatest

Where can I find the latest version that works for this phone? I only found the one that was in September when this thread started, but I see people talking about newer and better versions.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] losoollenos:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jogg3r:
Hey. I'm using the idan 3.5 for non rooted devices on my s9+ Exynos oreo. Any way to use ZSL for instant pictures? GCam delivers impressive pictures, way better than stock. But only in good light and some low light. In extremely low light the stock camera is way better. (except with GCam night sight. But haven't found a stable one for s9 Exynos oreo.. :(.)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Chivalrous Chevalier:
Which version are you guys using?

I'm using the one that's on the front page of this thread, but I see so many people talking about more advanced versions.

On the s9+ with an 845
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] CapBlackShot:
[MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION]

BUG REPORT - VERSION: Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_BF_V2.2.2beta1.190831.2245 FOR Samsung Galaxy S9+ Latest Android Pie version

Unfortunately, I can't provide any logs since my phone isn't rooted. However, I recorded both bugs in a single video.

ISSUES:

- After taking a photo using the focus feature and trying to edit either through the Gcam gallery or through Google Photos, the editings aren't saved and a message appears: "Error saving photo".

- Impossible to take photos with flash. The picture simply isn't saved.

- I've tried it both with and without a config file.

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[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VUCHppArfg[/YOUTUBE]

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Thank you for your hard work!!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Raju7676:
Not working

I download gcam but it not open
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] cc546:
Hello, just wondering, do you have a new version to share with us? :)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] thedarkrebel:
I still can't figure out where all these versions can be downloaded from?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] waylo:
Thanks for asking!

Here's what I'm using these days. Unfortunately for everyone (maybe myself too), I'm sticking with Oreo, so I have not looked into the 6.2 or 6.3 or 7.0 versions at all, nor can I. That having been said, these apks should work for folks on Pie.

ArnovaG62 builds

Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.7.190716.1800

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/

This is the last v6.1 that ArnovaG62 made and will make. The download lib function is built into this one so that the package is smaller and it will just download the libs you want to use. 16:9 viewfinder has not worked on Oreo for some time, which is a big sticking point for me. Maybe it does on Pie? Also, there is no easy f-stop switch button on his v6.1s.

Xenius9 builds

I've really moved on to the Xenius9 builds. Why? They include the f-stop switch button right on the screen. ArnovaG82 has this, but only on v6.2+. Some don't think there's a huge difference between pics taken with the two f-stops due to the tremendous amount of processing that occurs with the Gcams, but I believe the smaller aperture pics have more detail with less blur.

Xenius9 has a couple of different builds of v6.1 on his gdrive, available here https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1dmDoOOJMayE4mk2l4fpg1fdNeE_gCV6W

1. Gcam ZS versions. I'm not sure what the ZS stood for. Zero lag shutter? Anyway, the last version of that was named GCam_6.1.021_S9S_v0.938t_ZS_v2.

16:9 didn't work, but everything else was nice, including the f-stop button.

2. Gcam Xz versions. These are newer than the ZS versions. Again, no idea what Xz stands for. On these versions, the 16:9 actually works! Unfortunately, they won't install without cloning for some reason. Maybe one of my other existing installs interfered? The latest version of this is GCam_6.1.021_v0.27. (He seems to have removed the Xz name after v19).

Importantly, he removed all the libs from the apk for anything newer than v25. There's a separate folder to install on your phone to get the extra libs, also available in the gdrive. To activate these libs once you have put them in the Gcam/Lib folder, go to Image Processing Settings-->Gamma and tonemapping. They are basically settings to control post-processing gamma and tone curve (at least that's what the Russian translation from the 4PDA.ru site says http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=937006&st=7640 ).

The Xz versions are not as stable. Specifically, if I don't 'back out' exit of the app, it will crash when I try to come back to it.

Xenius9 also works on v5 (and some earlier v3.1 and v3.2 apks).

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1iF4GVtpDmv_qYE-14qSVMrq5XmtppZ34

I've been playing with v5.1 a little. Gcam_v5.1.018_0.28m_v15 is the latest version. Some think it's more stable and has excellent photo quality. I personally turn off the HDR+ so I can use this as my quick photo app. It's not as fast as Samsung stock sport mode, but it works. Also has aperature adjustment, though it's buried in the settings. Portrait mode does not work for me on the 5.1 builds.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] taheer6:
So which is best for your use and can you share me your config please
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] waylo:
So xenius9 has come out with even more updates.

I like this one currently:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iJdcx70s_O_fqrS-xb0k_FwuMxpnlUb2

This installs as Camera X. I like this version because 16:9 works, and he has included an AWB and shutter button on the viewscreen. I don't really use the AWB settings, but it's nice if you do. Also, this apk installs without having to clone it.

The default config works pretty well, but I'll attach a .xml of my current settings.

If you want different libs, you have to install them as instructed in my previous post.

EDIT: Looks like Nightsight doesn't work with these settings. Not sure if it can be made to work. If I have to use Nightsight, I use GCam v0.33. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KwfvzAxeE3KvGyGu7a_vcCctGCYmq7-4
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] cc546:
Hello, first of all thank you very much for sharing, I read every word you typed ? unfortunately since there are no libs (for adjusting noise reduction and sharpness, e.g. Eszdman) the sharpness is quite unsatisfactory compared with the old apks you shared in the previous post. Night Sight works fine on my end though.

And v0.33 refuses to launch on my phone haha.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] waylo:
Glad to hear you're having better results with Night Sight. I think the fact I'm on still on Oreo affects how well the apks work for me. I haven't looked into every single setting since there are so many so I can't comment on my sharpness results.

Yes, taking out the standard libs and putting in a new style of libs, which I think are color correction curves, make it hard to figure out what the postprocessing is really doing.

I haven't asked xenius personally on why he decided to go this way, though the savings in space might be one reason. The Russian 4PDA website is pretty extensive but the Russian translations can only do so much.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] DJBhardwaj:
Thanks a lot for all the info you've provided! Helped me get GCam on a spare S9 SD.

I was wondering that xenius9 has recently released a 7.0.009 port for S9 (which should be compatible with Pie): https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/PMGC_7.0.009_Astrophoto_Version_V12_s9_x9mod.apk

Have you given it a try yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] waylo:
I'm staying on Oreo for various reasons, so I can't go above v6.1. Thus, v6.2 and 7 are out of reach for now.

There apparently are some nice updates with v7 by lots of developers, including Xenius.

Currently I am using mostly Hypercam (latest is E1), with a variety of xml configurations. I really liked the Overkill v5 config, but have tried also Overkill v6 and others.

I can't get a widescreen shot with Hypercam (probably an Oreo incompatability), but the quality is pretty great. The latest E1 version has added the Samsung API, so shutter size can be adjusted, but there's no quick button on the display.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Taz2016:
Which Gcam should I use for s9+ snapdragon? Until now none works
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] SixArmedPriest:
GCam Telegram Group

So thank you for the very kind words about OverKill. Alot of time and testing went into making those configs. We have a Telegram Group for anyone who is interested! https://t.me/GcamS9 Spread the word. We have GCamv7 working great right now! Check it out!

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https://t.me/GcamS9

Join to get all working versions and configs for S9 and Up!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] raoking98:
Which GcamV7 is working fine for the S9 snapdragon? Could you link it?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] SixArmedPriest:
I would rather you join our Telegram Group since the Developers are in our group and they post the updated apps straight to our group for us. They no longer upload them on websites lately. Thanks. The link to the group is in the post that you replied too.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
Which Telegram group for S9/Note 9?

thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] SixArmedPriest:
https://t.me/GcamS9
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] younggh004@email.com:
Camera
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] ChrisCloud:
Thank you for that. Need that night mode ?

Though gotta say miss xda's golden days ..
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] DarthNoxxious:
Group link is dead. Can I just get an apk please
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Leon:
New version. Not sure how stable is, compared to the last few. I think is a little bit laggy, but the quality is still nice though.

Link: ZGCAM 7.4 V1.03359

One picture with that version of gcam

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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] TidusWulf:
I have a Verizon Galaxy s9+ and the latest release provided here (3387) works pretty good: https://koopahtmaniac.com/getLatest.php

Nightsight works, but slo-mo crashed. Still testing for now.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Carlos HS:
Where i can donwload GCAM for my samsung s9 plus snapdragon?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] vefuh@nyrmusic.com:
Can I ask for newest working GCam for Exynos ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Htukurjatau:
I need to download camera potrait
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] cv19985:
Thanks! Works on s9 plus exynos (unrooted). Followed the instruction of the youtube link shared in earlier posts.

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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] ankitsxperiago:
No Portrait mode.but atleast hdr+ is working.

1stone is from Gcam

2nd one is from Samsung Stock.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] ankitsxperiago:
Samples

1st one from Gcam

2nd one from Samsung Camera
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
What S9+ variants do you have and what Gcam you use with settings?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Stratojano:
Sm-g9650 here, I'm using R4X version with the configuration of [MENTION=1251031]fabinho[/MENTION]fifial and works great but no amazing like miniuser in my last s8.

I will try [MENTION=3266378]xterminater07[/MENTION] confg to see if works better..
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] juniorr7710:
So this works for Snapdragon S9+ ? Thanks for any info.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
None of the gcam works properly in snapdragon s9+ because of white balance issue. Unless someone figures out how to let the machine do auto white balance, we won't have a proper working gcam.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
[MENTION=1124510]scrubber[/MENTION], your gcam mod gave a black screen and restarts the device. Can you help us develop for s9+ snap US variant
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] nick_22:
[MENTION=1124510]scrubber[/MENTION] , please also include exynos version of S9+.. A lot many members are here to support you...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] lucianus_luciferus:
Keeps force closing...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] nick_22:
you too on exynos S9 +??..
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Stratojano:
Only back cam with an acceptable hdr. No portrait, no selfie, only hdr

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I hope someone can do magic soon with snapdragon for s9+
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] ankitsxperiago:
I have the Exynos S9+.

Installed the Gcam from a post directing to youtube in this thread only.

For settings, check the attachment
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] bhuvan9111:
This worked for me also.

S9+ exynos.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
I wonder why it does not work for snap... is it because we have the sony imx sensor vs the Samsung sensors in Exynos?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] lucianus_luciferus:
yep

is there a working version for exynos?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Griffiths_Anna:
Does the portrait mode work?

I'm using s9 plus exynos

Thank you very much
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] karansingh93:
Doesn't work on mine. Tried the youtube video version.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] NxPleXy:
What I'm seeing is better pictures from the stock camera app tbh
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] billubakra:
Since the plus point of the s9/s9+ is the camera, then how does this gcam port help, I mean enhance the image quality? Also are the stock cameras, both front and rear better than the pixel 2 xl?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Geekser:
I can't find the version you are referring to - sorry for being stupid but I am not sure which link to use? Any help would be appreciated. I want to try this on my exnyos s9plus.

thanks in advance for the help
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] nobrain3000:
No, but pixels has much better hdr processing and that's the main point here.[emoji846]

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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] has128:
Hello Geekser, That's fine. I lost track myself of all the different links and whats working and whats not. The version I was referring to can be found in the below link. please note that my devise is S9+ Exnyos version.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s9/themes/google-camera-mod-galaxy-s9-sm-g960f-ds-t3772791
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] ru_dimka:
Samsung camera much sharper than GCam ((

p.s. regular S9 (9600 model on Snapdragon).
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
Arthur's version 4.5 works fine, just have to tweak white balance. Set HDR+ to Very High, and config camera for hdr+ to pixel 2017 and chose pixel 2 xl for both front and rear cam. Here's the white balance I found to work perfect on a bright day daylight: Red - 102%, Green even - 98%, green odd - 99% (I still don't know what these even and odd means), and finally blue to 94%. For indoor lighting, it does looks kinda orange and reddish but it's not too bad, just drop down the red or bump up the blue. I normally use low light the stock app anyways. These settings work for Snapdragon s9+ which I have.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bobthahog:
Would you mind linking that version? I have a snapdragon S9+ also and would like to try.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] xterminater07:
No problem, here it is: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/ModGoogleCamera_5.1.018_R4X_v.4.5.apk
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] ru_dimka:
Oopps

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Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bobthahog:
Still no go for me. I get it installed and accept the permissions. But as soon as I adjust it to your settings you suggested and closed it out it force closed as soon as I opened it. I'm on unlocked Galaxy S9+. Is that what you are on also?