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[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
I think it depends on the situation. I have tried like 20 different GCams, and I've concluded that these two are probably the best. You can have them installed side by side, so you can compare them yourself and see which one fits better for you :)

One thing that I feel is important to mention is that if you want to use HDR+ On that has no shutter lag (no spinning circle, you get instant photo), you'll get better results with the burial GCam, because there's less picture degradation. It wasn't the case in Nikita v1.7, but something changed in the new version. There's also Nikita v1.9 coming soon I think, so I will definitely test it out and report my findings.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
There was a big improvement in Nikita v1.9 over the previous version. It has better processing (you can even use instant HDR+ in normal lighting conditions without a significant degradation in quality), and most issues that were present earlier were resolved. I think it's the best GCam currently out. I'm uploading two configs.

v25:

- Config for best details

- Tuned for all lenses

- 1.0 sharpness on the main lens

- 15 HDR+ Enh frames

- IMX298_LG AWB preset on main cam, in my experience it's more accurate and/or more pleasing to me than GW1

- If you want to get a little cleaner photos (sacrificing dynamic range - highlights will be more blown) disable HDR range plus and minus options in extended lib patcher for main lens, and set exposure compensation for main lens to 0 (auto)

v25a:

Similar to v25, but sharpness on main cam set to 0.625 and noise reduction adjusted accordingly. You can get more natural photos, better looking foliage and human faces (including selfies) and sometimes cleaner photos with good details. See which one works better for you.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] johnnyjoe:
Can someone confirm that there's no gcam, or other, with a fully working slow motion available, please?

Slow motion works now, but it's with very low quality - very low fps.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
Can't say for sure, but I believe you're correct. One of the reasons I'm still on stock ROM is because Realme stock camera is simply superior for video.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ditche_r:
I tried both configs and GCam does not work, crush
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
With Nikita v1.9?
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ditche_r:
Arcide.Nikita1.9.v25.xml and Arcide.Nikita1.9.v25a.xml with GCam 7.3.018 by Urnyx05 v. 2.1
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
Doesn't "Nikita" in the xml name mean something? It only works with Nikita v1.9.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ditche_r:
Thanks. Previously I tried Arcide.Nikita.v20.xml with not Nikita GCam and xml works. Now setup Nikita GCam and all works correctly.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
It might have worked but you probably didn't get the best pictures. The processing of various GCams can be vastly different, so in the future keep in mind that you can't mix xml's that were made for another GCam. Glad it worked out for you after all.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] serj-47:
Which version of gcam to use with nikita and burial configs? I tried GCam_7.3.018_Urnyx05 and the application crashes with burial config
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Leogansky:
You should use each config with the gcam versions they correspond to. Try using Nikita Gcam with Nikita configs, and Burial GCam with Burial configs. Don't forget to clean the gcam app storage when installing different gcam verions, to ensure no "garbage configurations" remain from the previous installations.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Leogansky:
Thank you for sharing your configs. Personally, I think the auto white balance is too cold and does not represent what I'm seeing. I think the images are more faithful to what I'm seeing without it on.

Too bad this gcam crashes on our device when you select the 4k video option, and then you have to reset it, because there is no way to change it in the options back to full hd. I would prefer an option to hide the 4K selector.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
1. Depends on the scene, sometimes it will be correct, sometimes you need to disable AWB. But there is no preset that will give you consistent results every time.

2. Yes that's a shame, but that's just how it is, I don't think there's a GCam where 4K or 60FPS work properly

By the way, I've uploaded my newest config for anyone interested. There haven't been too many changes from the past one, but it's a small update with some slight tweaks.

Arcide.Nikita2.0.v26:

- Config for best details

- Tuned for all lenses

- 1.0 sharpness on the main lens

- 15 HDR+ Enh frames

- IMX298_LG AWB preset on main cam, in my experience it's more accurate and/or more pleasing to me than GW1

- If you want to get a little cleaner photos (sacrificing dynamic range - highlights will be more blown) disable HDR range plus and minus options in extended lib patcher for main lens, and set exposure compensation for main lens to 0 (auto)
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Leogansky:
Thank you! Downloading it now ;)
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] diimaan:
Hi Thank you for uploading these configs. I really liked your v25a version. Could you share a similar one for the current config?
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
I'm glad you liked it. I've uploaded the newer version, v26a is basically the same as v26, with the exception of lower sharpness and noise reduction (to compensate for the lower sharpness). I haven't tested it, but since there were no major changes from v25 to v26, it holds true in this case too, as v26a is based on v26. Please report if you find something wrong.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] diimaan:
Has anyone tried the latest NGCam_8.1.101-v1.0?
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Yerry:
Is there any GCam that supports our aux cams?
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] devansh8:
I've been using Nikita GCam

also Wichaya is good too imo.

Both supports Aux cams
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Uqbar:
All auxes?
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Uqbar:
I don't see specific cfg files for the X2-pro and am not sure it supports it.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
It does support the device. I'm on the private v1.2 version, but it's still not that good, so I'd not recommend using it. Arnova and BSG (private) are the best ones currently. Arnova doesn't have too many options yet, and it's not updated often, but the processing is among the best, you can get great pictures. BSG has EVERYTHING, tons of options, and it gives good pics on all lenses.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
Here is an 8.2.204 GCam by P-Z-D team (Pit-Bull), based on al_ro mod. I've replaced one of the libraries with Zeta2ex1 (dakar), as it gives the best, balanced photo in my opinion.

Stable and well optimized. Everything works (except aux cams in RUI 2.0 probably). I'm trying to work on enabling Sabre merging, but it's problematic right now, it's not worth it.

In any case, for me this is the best GCam at the moment, next to BSG's private version.

ISSUES:

The only issue I found is not being able to switch to the front cam directly from ultrawide, it just restarts ultrawide.

TIPS:

- Long press on the AWB icon in viewfinder to switch libraries

- Long press on front camera switch to quickly access exposure time/iso values

- Long press on gallery button to open settings

Also uploaded my config

FEATURES:

- Natural and detailed photos with lower sharpness for better clarity and easier post-editing

- All lenses set up (much better quality on aux lenses than in previous GCam versions)

- 12 HDR+ Enhanced frames for all lenses

- Great quality with Instant HDR+ (HDR+ On) in most situations

- Pixel 5 HDR+ models for back cams, Pixel 6 for front

- Working correction for lens distortion on the ultrawide lens! (not the most accurate, it corrects too much so the sides curve inwards, but much better than it was without correction)

XML location: /sdcard/ConfigsSettings8.2/

You load it by double tapping the black area around shutter button in the viewfinder, as usual.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
Here's an update to the config for the PZD v2.0 GCam. Just a small update, I've tuned the noise reduction so the photos are slightly more detailed.

Also uploaded a cloned version of the APK if anyone finds it more convenient. Exactly the same as before (RN7Str47 lib replaced with Zeta2ex1), just a unique package name.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
There's a new PZD v3 update. No big changes as far as I can see, bug fixes mostly, but some small things added such as a floating ball for the config loader. I don't like it, some of you may do. As before, I've replaced the RN7Str47 lib (that is not very useful for our phone) with Zeta2ex1. I've uploaded a new XML as well. Tuned noise reduction for clearer photos/better details and made selfies brighter.

NOTES:

- YOU SHOULD ONLY USE THIS XML WITH THE APK PROVIDED HERE

- XML location is /Internal memory/ConfigsSettings8.2/ (create the folder manually if it doesn't exist) and you load it by double tapping the black area around the shutter button

- 4K not working, EIS not working, 60FPS not working,

- Unable to switch to the front cam directly from ultrawide, it just restarts ultrawide

I'm also going to upload my latest config for the BSG PV1e private version, in case anyone will use it. For those of you who are using (or intending to use) BSG public version, in the latest GV1f, there is an addition of manual AWB tuning. I don't have the XML for the public version, but I have been tweaking and testing the white balance for a few days now in hundreds of photos. My intention was to get the white balance as close to reality as possible (to be accurate), and I've come up with the following values, as of latest:

BG Values​

RG Values​

Illuminant​

Temperature​

1​

0.590​

0.510​

[D65]​

6500K​

2​

0.735​

0.519​

[D75]​

7500K​

3​

0.494​

0.745​

[A]​

2850K​

4​

0.490​

0.675​

[TL84]​

4000K​

5​

0.545​

0.590​

[CW]​

4100K​

6​

0.440​

0.995​

[H]​

2300K​

7​

0.588​

0.591​

[D50]​

5000K​

8​

0.480​

0.600​

[F]​

2700K​

You can find this section in Settings -> Modules -> Back (1.0) -> AWB Correction -> Manual entry of values - and below that you can input the given numbers (BG and RG) in the corresponding order. I've also given an explanation of the values, so you can modify the values yourself if you have the time and patience to learn how it works. As far as I know, BSG GCam is the only one that supports this input as of now, along with a 7.3 version of Burial. Any questions, feel free to ask.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] ralphaverbuch:
Hi

I'm looking for advice on the best GCAM APK to run on the newly updated Realme X2 Pro. A few days ago I upgraded the OS to Realme UI 2.0 with Android 11. Almost everything works but my previous install of GCAM running on Realme UI 1.0/Android 10 just disappeared?

Any recommendations?

Thanks

Ralph
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
What did you use and why don't you try installing it again? Almost every GCam should work, but none will have AUX support on RUI 2.0.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] ralphaverbuch:
I've no idea as the Gcam version was deleted in the upgrade :(
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
You don't know what you manually downloaded and installed? Try any other and see what works. Try the latest one I posted here.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] ralphaverbuch:
This seems to have done the trick :)
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] andwew92:
Which is the best gcam for realme x2 pro (realmi ui2.0 android 11)? Where can I find xml? Thx
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Uqbar:
Google Camera Ports Download

Modified Google Camera ports (Pixel Camera) by BSG, Arnova8G2, BigKaka, Shamim, and others. Download hub for GCam ports.

www.celsoazevedo.com

Some cameras has explicit X2 pro support w/ related XML files.

Like this one:

Config Files for Urnyx's GCam 7.3.x

Stable settings for Urnyx's GCam 7.3.x with xml config files support.

www.celsoazevedo.com
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
PLEASE READ EVERYTHING FIRST.

New PZD v3.1 update. There are a lot of different noise models included that you can try. Switching to front camera now works fine from all lenses. Some settings are rearranged for less clutter and easier access. Other than that I don't really see more important changes.

This is not a multi-lib version as before, this time I've only replaced Google lib with Zeta2ex1 (that's the best one IMO). I also attached the original APK with Google lib. You'll notice that single lib APK is much lighter, works faster, and also HDR processing is done quicker.

Arcide.PZD8.2.v5.1 XML details:

Slightly tweaked noise reduction parameters and increased max ISO, so the photos are brighter in lower light conditions. Still I advise using manual exposure time when necessary (long-press the front cam switch button for quick access)

NOTES:

- All libs have different default values, so using my XML, or any other config will give different results between two different libs. If you wish to use my XML, then I recommend using it only with the custom APK (with Zeta2ex1 lib). XML will work with Google lib, but results won't be as expected.

- Do NOT mix up different versions - don't use v5.1 XML with the old PZD v3, and also don't use the v4 (or older) XML with the PZD v3.1 - THEY ARE DIFFERENT

- XML location is /Internal Memory/ConfigsSettings8.2/ (create the folder if it doesn't exist) and you load it by double-tapping the black area around the shutter button

- 4K not working, EIS not working, 60FPS not working

- Portrait mode still broken (back cameras don't save the photo, front camera is grainy). If you absolutely must have portrait mode, then don't use the modded APK, instead use the original one with Google lib (Zeta2ex1 is causing the issue with portrait mode)

GCam source:

Gcam5.1 + ... Гамма (Gamma Curve и Tonemap Curve). Настройка. Тестирование... - 4PDA

Gcam5.1 + ... Гамма (Gamma Curve и Tonemap Curve). Настройка. Тестирование..., Настраиваем и тестируем Гаммы вместе. Избавляемся от чёрных дыр, неестетвенных теней и прочего..., что мешает получать натуральные фото.

4pda.to
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
For those of you using the private BSG version, this is my latest config for PV1g (NOT THE SAME AS GV1g). Obviously can't share the APK...

- Google lib

- Natural photos without oversharpening

- Pixel 5 interface, Pixel 5 model for all lenses

- 12 HDR+ Enh frames

- Manual AWB tuning on all lenses for more accurate white balance and colors

- x2 exposure multiplier for auto-exposure correction

Issues:

No EIS, no 60FPS, no slow-mo

I have also attached my custom AWB settings for all lenses for the Realme X2 Pro. You can use them on any GCam which supports manual AWB input (though there aren't many of them out there besides BSG). The idea is to have one consistent setting for white balance that should give accurate results. I've tested everything manually in a lot of scenarios, and while not completely accurate 100% of the time, I'm very satisfied with the results. You don't need to turn off AWB anymore.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] NomsayinBrah:
Hey,

Just made an account to say thank you for the hard work you're putting into this to make the best Gcam possible!

Love it!

Thanks again :)
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
You're welcome. Enjoy and have a good day (or night). Just for the record I'm not the developer of the GCam, I'm just configuring it for our device :)
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] NomsayinBrah:
Oh no, I know :D. But just for the configuration itself; it's a huge help, and I wouldn't know what to do otherwise ;)
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] ShriPunk:
I'm attaching an old gcam here (not made by me) along with my very own config file. I've tried all the latest gcams and configs and I feel this one is leagues apart from the others. Do try it out and share your opinion. Thank you.

Config storage: GCam>Configs7 (create these folders and store the config file inside the Configs7 folder)

Gcam link
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] CROrION:
How to get private bsg version, where do i need to go?
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
It requires a donation (of 4 or 5 dollars) to BSG. I'm not sure if such links are allowed here, but you can find the instructions in the public telegram group, which you can easily find by googling "Public Group BSG telegram". Anyway, I'm not sure if the private version is worth it right now, since the public version has received good updates, and it has most (if not all) of the features now. BSG is working on a newer version, so best wait to see how that develops, unless you really want to donate right now. The config I posted is not compatible with the public version.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Igoruss:
Any news about gcam version which works with aux lenses?
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
Here is an update to this config

Arcide.PZD8.2.v6

- Fixed lens distortion correction for the ultrawide lens (there was a weird issue where the correction wouldn't work unless the HDR model for the front lens was the same as for the wide lens)

- Some minor improvements to the overall quality of photos

Also uploaded another config - Arcide.PZD8.2.v6-HDR.

I've experimented a little bit with some HDR and Exposure settings for the main cam. There is a way to improve the dynamic range, mostly with a great reduction of overexposure in the highlights and brighter shadows in some scenes. It comes at a cost, there is more noise in the majority of photos (especially in shadows), but you'll generally see the difference in difficult lighting conditions. That's a rule of the thumb: worse dynamic range - cleaner photos (and vice versa). I wouldn't use this one all of the time because there's obvious degradation in details, but it's very useful when there's a lot of bright lights in the scene.

REMEMBER: USE THIS CONFIG ONLY WITH THIS APK - GCam+8.2.204_P-Z-D.v.3.1_Zeta2ex1.apk
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
Made two new configs for the PZD v3.1 GCam. There is a newer v4 version, but it doesn't bring anything important and some of the noise models (including the one I used in the config) were removed, so I'm sticking with v3.1.

Arcide-PZD8.2-v8-zeta2ex1.xml

Place the XML here: /Internal storage/ConfigsSettings8.2/

You load the config by double-tapping the black bar around the shutter button in the camera viewfinder.

This first config is for the Zeta2ex1 lib. No big changes from the previous version, just further optimized some things. Also extended the exposure time (in less than ideal lighting - whenever ISO is higher than 100) by up to double.

Use the Zeta2ex1 xml ONLY with the APK with Zeta2ex1 lib, and Google xml ONLY with the APK with Google lib
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
PLEASE READ EVERYTHING.

Arcide-PZD8.2-v8-Google.xml

This second config is more interesting and is what I'm using primarily. I recommend this one.

Place the XML here: /Internal storage/ConfigsSettings8.2/

You load the config by double-tapping the black bar around the shutter button in the camera viewfinder.

- Google lib, better dynamic range

- Reworked a lot of settings

- used small sharpness levels section in the lib patcher, preferring smaller radius of sharpening in good lighting for clearer and crisper natural photos.

- optimized noise reduction settings

- lowered saturation of reds

- enabled Sabre merging (Sabre 4)

- portrait mode works fine with Google lib

Use the Zeta2ex1 xml ONLY with the APK with Zeta2ex1 lib, and Google xml ONLY with the APK with Google lib. They have different package names so you can install them both and compare them directly.

Sabre pros:

- Removes the grid texture in all photos

- removes artifacts from bright lights in dynamic lighting

- removes artifacts from motion in moving objects (cars, people walking)

- preserves small details (like small text in the distance) better

- less noise overall, in my experience

Sabre cons:

- it may have some random blur on textures

- worse details in very dark conditions (also a result from that blur)

If you wish you can disable Sabre, but I've concluded it improves photos in almost all situations.

I've uploaded photo comparisons between the BSG private version (the config for it can be found a few posts above), PZD with the zeta2ex1 lib (attached in the post above), PZD with the Google lib (attached in this post), and the stock cam. Also uploaded comparison of the differences between Sabre ON and OFF.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] killersparrow:
Why is it aux cams are not supported on Realme X2 Pro with Android 11 and RUI 2.0? (Like many on here we were very happy using gcam_7.3.018_urnynx05-v2.1 and getting great results until the forced update to the device. I have been looking for a solution since then. Should I give up?)

I tried your recent versions but they freeze on all except video.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
As far as I know it works fine on custom roms, it's just RUI 2.0 giving problems. Why is that, I don't know. I don't see the reason why they crippled third party camera apps, or why they don't allow the bootloader to be unlocked anymore, or why they don't fix age old issues, or why they don't give a **** about consumers at all. Just Realme being stupid as usual...

In any case, if you're having issues such as black screen in GCam, then just load the XML and it should be fine. If you can't load the XML because the camera crashes or for some other reason, try to open the settings quickly (or when you're in the video mode, since you say it works), and find the option to change the API (and/or viewfinder format) to YUV LVL3. The issue appears because many GCams set the default to JPG FULL which doesn't work on our phone. This setting is found in "Setting up the mod FIX" section in settings for PZD GCam.
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] killersparrow:
Well, that depressing. I bought the phone knowing I could use GCAM and was very happy until the forced update broke it. I see online people are unhappy with Realme (OS updates, software, customer service etc). Like them, I will be looking at a different manufacturer next time, which is a shame because the hardware is good. If I could safely roll back to Android 11 and RUI1.0, I would! Thanks for your honest reply. It has saved me a lot of time.

I will look at your suggested fix, but have already loaded the settings file. It's not a 'black screen'; I get an image that freezes after less than a second, but won't take a picture, but will still let me swap to video and back (unlike other versions of Gcam that crash completely.

Is there info anywhere how the how the settings files affect the image quality (etc) so I know how to tweak if I get one working?
[Realme X2 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arcide:
I know the aux lenses don't work, but I thought the main camera (mode) should work fine on RUI 2.0, so I'm not sure. Do me a favor, go into settings -> scroll down to the menu AUX Parameters and turn off the first option (Switch). Does it work properly then?

I know that the version by Arnova was confirmed to work just fine on RUI 2.0, just without the aux lenses. Join the telegram group (Realme X2 Pro Photography), you can get more help there.

"Is there info anywhere how the how the settings files affect the image quality (etc) so I know how to tweak if I get one working?"

There are honestly too many settings to even name. Lib patchers are always expanding and things are getting more complex. Depending on your adjustments the photos could differ massively. Just remember, the xml config file isn't compatible between different GCams or even between different versions from the same modder.