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[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] flug32:
GCam 7.0 vs stock camera comparison

So today as I was testing the various GCam versions I took some test photos.

My biggest disappointment with Android cameras so far is their low light performance. Often I'll be, say, outside at night in a dark scene where I can see plenty of things with the naked eye.

I think a camera should be able to equal what the naked eye can see or perhaps do a little better. But when I bust out my phone to take a photo, it is far, far worse than what the naked eye can see.

But not GCam!

Here is the link to the full Imgur album:

https://imgur.com/a/NdCVT4w

What you'll see is that the stock camera takes photo that is mostly black, my previous best camera app (A Better Camera) can do a bit better, but GCam 7.0 does much, much better.

I won't post all the images here, but here is a sample of stock camera vs the best GCam 7.0 can do. These are two photos of the exact same scene:

[IMG="Stock Camera (all black)"]https://i.imgur.com/VXz9Ryp.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="GCam 7.0 in night sight mode"]https://i.imgur.com/iL1apA0.jpg[/IMG]

Lessons learned:

GCam really is better

Don't enable Sabre edge gluing--it makes the night sight images very, very blurry

Astrophotography mode is great, but you need a mount or steady surface. If you're hand-held, just use regular night sight mode and you'll be better off

Enhanced HDR+ mode is not bad at all--it gives night sight mode a run for its money.

You can adjust the number of frames used in enhanced HDR+ mode in advanced settings. Adding more frames means it takes longer to take a photo, but the end result can be quite a bit better.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
Which version are you using flug ??
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] flug32:
Details are in the post above the photos. But in short I have both of these installed (using appcloner as outlined upthread):

Parrot043's most recent 7.0 version, PMGC_7.0.009_HDR_Version_V13.apk

oJoseHenrick's Gcam_7.0_oJoseHenrick_V2.apk

In the night tests I did & posted above, I didn't see a lot of difference between those two versions. However as soon as I started taking daylight photos, particuliarly with enhanced HDR+, oJoseHenrick's version was clearly superior. Parrot043's version would massively oversaturate enhanced HDR+ photos taken in daylight conditions.

There might be some setting with Parrot043's version I have wrong, but for now oJoseHenrick's version is my main camera & generally working best.

Link to imgur set showing HDR+ vs extended HDR+ in bright-sky outdoor scene (extended much better); Parrot043 HDR+ very overexposed for some reason: https://imgur.com/a/A7cKWSe
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
Ooops i didnt see that lol .. Thanks flug :)

you know as silly as it sounds i found if your still getting blown highlights on some daytime shots swithch to night mode and it seems to restore the blown out areas .
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] MrGrummpy:
"Camera keeps stopping"

I have downloaded oJoseHenrick (actual url blocked due to my new account) to my Moto G7 power.

I installed it with MiXplorer Silver. When I attempted to open the new camera I got the message "Camera keeps stopping".

The original camera seems to work fine. The new GCam seems to have a problem.

Any suggestions? :confused:
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
do you have another version of gcam installed ? that can cause issues . If not i dont know whats causing it . But i've gone back to this version ..https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/GCam_6.2.030_N7P_test1.3.apk

takes longer to process pix but the night photos look much better i think
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] MrGrummpy:
Thank you

Thanks, The Mero. It works !!:victory:
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] ygb:
JoseHenrick one crashes my WhatsApp for some reason.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
And mines now crashing every-time i try to take a pic . which summabitch installed something in the background thats messed it up lol
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] flug32:
Recommendations from a Reddit thread:
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] mrk2815:
using g cam 7.2 on moto g7 power from GCam_7.2.010_Urnyx05
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
me too - 7.2.010 v1.9 , works well , although i think to get astro working you have to install a magisk module , i think lol
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] flug32:
On someone's recommendation I tried ver 1.3 from here:

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

(Not 1.3a--not sure why, though. Maybe I just didn't see it.)

This seems the best so far, as far as stability and everything working.

It is GCAM ver 6.2.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
The best is HYPERCAM (https://www.gcambrasil.com.br/en/index)

Here is the link for download: https://www.gcambrasil.com.br/en/motorola

And XML: http://www.mediafire.com/file/rw7dafpp45u7u5k/Pixelmod_byJGB.xml/file
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vishnuisgod:
but theres no time lapse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

we need timelapse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

why cant the G7 do 4k timelapse????
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bernie_nix:
Currently using camera P3 6.2.030. Not tooimpressed. Seems like I get a lot of blurry pictures. Can anyone whose tried P3 recommend a better version?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] MrCamby:
https://devfiles.co/download/uwBizgBV/PMGC_7.0.009_FinalRelesedVersion_V10.apk

Or

https://www.cyanogenmods.org/downloads/urnyx05-google-camera-7-2-010-apk-v2-2/#
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bernie_nix:
Thank you. I'll check them out!
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] motolio:
Any update on the pics? Why are you wanting to stick with P3?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bernie_nix:
P3 is my favorite so far on pie. With the xml config it just works... Doesn't crash and takes great pics. On 10, I'm using https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/GCam_7.3.018_Urnyx05-v1.3.apk
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] chavajosue:
He probado la última versión GCam_6.2.030_N7P_test1.apk para m
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] neostar8:
The first page of this forum should be updated to newer version. I wonder why some people still use older gcam version. I am still on stock/standard android 9 Pie Moto G7 Power without root and magisk module. These days I use the newer version of gcam 7.3.020. You can install and compare a lot of gcam mod from website celsoazevedo (google it). I have tried gcam from developers like cstark, BSG, Arnova8G2, Parrot043, wyroczen, PitbulL, the_dise, onFire, etc.

When gcam was still on 7.2 version, gcam mod from dev like cstark (Camera PX v4.3 apk) looked superior compared with other gcam mods. Much faster processing time after photo taken and more natural colour. But cstark version is still on 7.2 according to the web above. These days there are many more gcam ver 7.3.020 (newer). Try as many as you want. It is fine as long as the apk file can be installed and running properly. I use App cloner app (paid) to clone gcam, so I can install several different gcam in my phone. Otherwise the gcam apk will replace/"update" existing gcam apk.

At the moment I use gcam from onFire dev. Also from Parrot043.

Looks like onFire version is the fastest when taking photo and processing photo. I prefer gcam version that has option to save photo 100% without compression. I am fine with bigger file size. Many other developers prefer to compress the image, but I prefer to have options. All dev should just put the JPG quality option in the setting for all version (better choose at least from 95% and above). Cstark uses 95% for JPG quality in his gcam. I can see it from Irfanview software in my computer (check file info/properties). That's why now I have onFire version and Parrot043 (both offer up to 100%). Next time I'll share the setting and photos comparison from these gcam version.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
The Pixelcam 7.3 is very good.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1124/

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Really, PX 4.3 is very good, but there were gray spots in some photos I took. If it weren't for that, I would be using it.

The pictures have this problem:

https://cdn1.imggmi.com/uploads/2020/4/28/50408d9c8340b03ba4777eb79143cfca-full.jpg
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Scientist07:
Do you use an xml file with this 7.3? If so, which one?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
Hy. Yeap. Using the Fury xml. But there are so many others. Look for the project in telegram. [MENTION=601476]canal[/MENTION]pixelcam

The New Hypercam Raizen is very good too.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1126/

Both are good.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Scientist07:
So I'm on Moto g7 power stock rom. I used pixelcam 7.3 v4 and FuryAIO 4.0 and it crashes whenever I click the 0.6x or 2x buttons here: https://i.imgur.com/0vP8W47.png.

I have to clear the app storage to get the cam to open back up. Also, if I select night sight then try to switch to another mode, the app freezes.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
These buttons are for activating auxiliary cameras, which our device does not have. Just activate the option to not show these buttons. The night mode gives a lag even.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] flash713:
Omg you rule for posting this info! I appreciate this! Love this camera!! ?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Scientist07:
Oh that makes sense. Thanks man. Shame about the lag though. It's around 17 seconds on my phone which is extremely bad. Any other camera xml combos that have this quality but don't give this much lag?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
Yep. as I said above, Hypercam Raizen with XML SayHiPro. It just doesn't have a timelapse, but everything works fine. The link is in the Playstore in the GBCLUBE app and the XMLs in the Profiles Cam app.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Scientist07:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1120/.

I'm assuming this is the same. That's what I've been using. The xml I'm using is the one mentioned under the Moto phones config. First one in this list: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/configs-hypercam-03/

EDIT: I downloaded the Profile cam app but there is no SayHiPro xml. There are are 4 other variants of SayHi under the "GB Official" section in the app.

EDIT: That xml crashes when I select video.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
Crash because you have to disable video stabilization, then it works ....

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Anyone can help me?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] flash713:
I wasn't able to find fury xml. Any info on where that is? Would be very helpful please.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] flash713:
I've been using the one in my screen shot and it works awesome! My fav on Pie 9 was hypercam but I couldn't seem to get the hypercam for Android 10 tuned quite right. Gonna try some more when I have a minute. Love this thread and appreciate everyone sharing their finds and other info!!
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] neostar8:
My common Setting for gcam: HDR+ control = on; HDR+ Enhanced = on; Google AWB = on/Auto; HDR+ Enhanced frames = highest number; Exposure compensation = +0,2 (both camera except Night sight: Auto); Sabre/Super Res Zoom = On; Force Merge Method = Always; Model camera (back & front) = Pixel 3aXL; Libpatcher/Library setting = off; auxiliary camera = off; camera photo resolution = Full resolution; JPG quality/compression = 100%; Focus tracking = off; no zoom; Auto-exposure correction = Auto; Antibanding Mode = Auto/50 Hz; DCI-P3 color space = On; Remove AF data from the screen = off; ISO Time = Automatic and Exposure Time = Max Exposure Time; any other setting is auto or keep as it is.

I want gcam with the most natural photo and great details. Brightness, colour, etc. should be the same/similar with what my eyes see (You get what you see). Now I use the latest gcam version from some modders like PitbulL, Parrot043, Jairo Rossi (PixelCam), and onFire. My friends chose photo from PitbulL mod as the best photo.

I think gcam from onFire should be gcam version with Sabre mode on (APK onFire_3rd-form_7.3.020). onFire has 2 different version released on the same date. From now on, I'll use gcam from PitbulL more often as it looks better than the other versions. Gcam Hypercam Raizen that some people informed before this post is actually gcam version 6 and I have tried it but not impressed as the result looks worst for me. I still prefer newest version (gcam 7 version). In other photos, my friend and I compared gcam from PitbulL with Libpatcher on and off. I think it's better to keep Libpatcher on (Tone Curve also on).

Please advise if you have any better setting for gcam. I cannot share some photos for comparison as my post hasn't reached 10 posts ...
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Scientist07:
Thanks man. Disabling the stabilization when using Raizen g7 xml works now.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] neostar8:
Raizen is gcam 6, no astrophotography mode in gcam 6. Night sight + astrophotography mode is much better in gcam 7.3, very low ISO compared with gcam 7.2 or below. Lower ISO, less noise. I won't use gcam 6 as gcam 7.3 creates much better photo.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Scientist07:
Can you link the version you are using so I can give it a try? I see you posted your settings above. Can you export them in an xml file?

Is it this one? https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1067/
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] neostar8:
I cannot put a link in this forum as my total post hasn't reached 10 posts (I want to share photo comparison from some gcam versions). Yes, the link above is gcam 7.3 from onFire mod. Try other gcam 7.3 mod also like PitbulL and Parrot043 for comparison. Click "Google Camera Port Hub" from the link above to see gcam list from many other modders. Many other modders don't put JPG quality up to 100% (only like 95% quality), so I only inform gcam from some modders. There is a new version from PitbulL v1.5 (I still use v1.3). When you have time, you can try and compare photo quality from many other gcam modders.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
Has anyone used this version? It seems that everything works well.

P3 12.6

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog628/https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog628/
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] neostar8:
You still use the old gcam 6, bro. Try the newest one from cstark from your link above. Gcam 7 version (PX 4.3). Much better photo than gcam 6 in my opinion. Also compare other gcam 7.3 from PitbulL, Parrot043, onFire, etc.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
Yes....it's better but did you see the error i'm having? Gray spots on photos using a Px 4.3.

Today I am using Hypercam.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] neostar8:
I can't find the gray spots from photos taken with PX 4.3. It was my favourite and fast, but it compresses the photo quality (95% JPG quality). Then, newer gcam version from onFire made me switch. Now, I think photo quality from PitbulL and next Parrot043 look better. My friends think photo quality from PitbulL is better than Parrot043, onFire, and Pixelcam (Jairo Rossi). I have unintalled Hypercam because it is gcam 6 and its photo quality didn't impress me.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
well, I don't know what happened here, but if you use the HDR on the front in an external environment, the gray dots appear. Which version of Pitt do you use
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] neostar8:
I have PitbulL version 1.3 and 1.5 at the moment. I have realised that there is front camera bug with PitbulL version. No photo saved after taking selfie with PitbulL version (both HDR+ enhanced or Night Sight mode). So, I use Parrot043 version (MGC_7.3.020_Parrot043-v2.apk) for selfie. Certain other gcam from other modders could also have this front camera bug.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
I downloaded today to v3. It looks very good. I will still test. Slow motion doesn't seem to work.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
Hy. This version appears to be 100% functional. And the excellent quality. The coolest thing is that you don't need XML.

Parrot V5.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1170/

:)
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] LuisLFSS:
Does anyone know if there's a Gcam 7.3 with manual focus?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] zapjb:
Ok late to the party. Please which version is trouble free & everything works? Mainly interested in basic day & night photos.

Thank you.

Btw haven't seen OP lubo777 since page 3.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] SeattleMatt:
So I love this pandemic, with all the restaurants having their menus online everyone thinks I'm an idiot because my camera doesn't automatically scan QR codes. Are any of you also having this problem? Is the feature built-in like I guess it would be in the standard camera app?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] mgpfe:
MGC_7.4.104_Parrot043-v1.apk appears to be the best one quality / processing time wise IMO
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
Well in my photos using some gcam, like pixelcam, hypercam, Parrot, etc., in the photos white or black stripes appear when giving a total zoom in the image. Do you have this problem?

See the photos.

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[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] mgpfe:
Try turning up color noise reduction to 2.0, for me it made it barely visible
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
Some problem. Don't you have that problem? which gcam is using?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
anyone else with this problem? Happens inappears on almost all webcams.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
Nice ... what is your setup for gcam?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] lubo777:
From some time I'm using GCam modifications made from Parrot043, it was working pretty well with Android 9 before, and now with Adnroid 10 after I upgraded my Moto G7 Power to Q.

Strongly recommend you to test the Parrot043 GCam modification

If you still use Android 9, than you need GCam version 7.0.x

If you are with Android 10, then version 7.3.x or bigger is for your OS
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
yes, everything working fine. Nikita is also sensational. But at Parrot there are still black dots when zooming the image, do the test.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] jgbertoldo:
The best camera is Nikita. Awesome.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-Nikita/
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] magnusxco:
gcam

what is the most stable version to date? which is the most recommended
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] mgpfe:
I'd say Nikita's gcam 1.4 because it has a dedicated config file.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] crazy4jack:
on my g7 al most every gcam v7 is working, but the best is Burial, has working almost everything besides 4k video, quality of image is veeery good, parrot dont have 1080 p 60fps video?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] redspeed:
Is there a working GCAM version for Lineage 17.1? All the ones I've tried they either don't launch or won't save pictures or settings. Thanks
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jim Barr:
I just tried the latest version found here...

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-parrot043/

...and it seems to work just fine on my Moto G7 Power with LineageOS v17.1 10/31/2020 release.

I only tweaked a few settings and tried a couple modes and didn't have any issues.

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The Parot043 version appears to be working well so far. WIll have to put it through its paces....
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] redspeed:
I downloaded the latest one and it did the same thing for me crashed when I tried to take a picture. I found out all the gcams I was installing were going to my extended storage sd card. I moved it to internal and it worked fine.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] pezpayaso:
The P3 12.6 used to be my camera of choice when my G7 Power was still running Android 9. It seemed to be the only Gcam mod that didn't produce the white/grey dots that you describe in other posts, and generally I was very pleased with its sharpness and colors, especially its blacks. However, since updating to Android 10, the P3 12.6 does no longer work (it doesn't seem to be able to process photos, especially not HDR+). So now I am back searching for a Gcam modification that does not make these annoying dots. Did you eventually find one that does the trick? Among others I've tried Parrot, PX and Nikita. I miss P3 :crying:
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] clu1688:
Can someone recommend a GCAM that can do excellent video and acceptable photos? I do not really care about portrait or low light photos (there is a flash), just need good video quality. Thanks,
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vishnuisgod:
I've been really happy with Parrots v7.4. In some cases better than my Nokia 9.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dayuser:
I also use Parrot043 build. Now using 7.6.008 V7

Taking photos i use settings like AI AWB Pixel 3a XL and HDR auto
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] ovrwrt:
I am currently using TrCamera Christmas release, as it currently is the most accurate in terms of colors. However, no matter which mod I use, the colors get a blueish tint. You can see it happening in this example, comparing the preview (which has the best color reproduction) with the picture taken without AWB (which gets even colder colors).

Preview:

Photo without AWB:

Otherwise, I found this mod to be the best in terms of sharpness and detail.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vishnuisgod:
It might be unpopular, but Im rather fond of Ver 6.2 for the Nokia 7. it reproduces colors better than my realme X2 and almost as good as my Nokia 9pv. For what it does, I think the g7 is a solid phone. 2 years in Im not ready to upgrade but I may to stay current with OS's. Im just sad it wont get anymore updates for OS from Motorola. Phaaawkers...
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] magnusxco:
What is the best version to date in terms of quality and stability
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dayuser:
I'm happy with Parrot043 7.6.008 v7 version.

Parrot043: MGC_7.6.008_Parrot043_V7.apk

Download MGC_7.6.008_Parrot043_V7.apk by Parrot043.

www.celsoazevedo.com
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Scientist07:
Still using this? If yes, which version?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] magnusxco:
Can anyone recommend the best version to date?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vishnuisgod:
I still prefer the V6 gcam.

hardly anyone prints photos so noise reduction imho is moot.

colors are really good w V6.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dayuser:
Currently i'm using Parrot043 8.2.300 V5. No problems and i like results.

I always update new version when its available.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dayuser:
@magnusxco Here is link. Remember choose right one before download.

Parrot043 GCam 8.2

www.cyanogenmods.org
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] magnusxco:
What configuration do you use?
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dayuser:
Currently i'm using Parrot043 8.2.300 V8.1

Photo settings is basic.. HDR auto and AWB on (Default Pixel 5).

Gcam modification settings merge method is auto. Some times i use super rez zoom too.
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] zpunout:
Which Auto White Balance profile do you choose? I found the default set to "Pixel 5"
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dayuser:
I use default Pixel 5
[Moto G7 Power Themes, Apps, and Mods] kerelberel:
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