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[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Mike272727:
Hello, sorry I not understand wich xml have you used for the Snapdragon version. Thank You

Mike
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Randi03:
Hi, Sorry, I was referring to Ten306's post. He posted the below XML for the Snapdragon.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] eXelero:
pretty sad that we don't have a working GCam port for the S21 FE with the Snapdragon SoC.

I thought this was a popular choice, especially since now you can get if for a low price, and for such a popular phone I would've expected to have a working GCam port asap :)

anywayz, can't wait for such a version to be posted soon. of course, one that works with all cameras, ESPECIALLY with the main one.

thanks in advance for anyone providing such a port of GCam for the S21 FE (with SD SoC).
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] dapad:
Hi, thank you for the tip. However I cannot find where to create the Configs8.4 folder to store the XML file.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Randi03:
You need to create a folder named "Gcam" in the same directory with DCIM. After this, in the GCam folder, you will need to create the Configs8.4 folder.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] dapad:
Thank you. I tried this (Gcam folder, then Configs8.4 folder, then XML file in this folder) without success. When I tap next to the shutter button, it says "Configs not found".

I will wait for a next (hopefully) working version
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Randi03:
Oh I see... Maybe you can try it the official way and just rename it to Configs8 instead.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] whatsisnametake2:
so is this fully working on the exynos variants?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Scintilla85:
Ciao a tutti, avete per caso novità per una gcam funzionante per il nostro s21 fe snapdragon? Io sto cercando ovunque senza successo...che sappiate c è qualche santo che sta sviluppando l applicazione per noi? Io sono interessato soprattutto all astrofotografia. Grazie

Mod translated via GT: Hello everyone, do you have any news for a working gcam for our s21 fe snapdragon? I am looking everywhere unsuccessfully ... that you know is there any saint who is developing the application for us? I am mainly interested in astrophotography. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] L_UK_AS:
Same here, can't find any working for Snapdragon...
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] shady225:
searching too for snapdragon version
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Sigray1977:
We need to know the main camera ID. I think it will be the solution similar like the A52s.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Scintilla85:
il pacchetto cam è lo stesso di s20 fe e di s21 normale, a 52 se non erro monta una 64mpx.

Mod translation via GT: the cam package is the same as s20 fe and normal s21, at 52 if I'm not mistaken it mounts a 64mpx.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] vibecatalin:
Sooooo I've also tried a bunch of GCam mods and all are freezing in viewfinder, so actually there is no GCam mod that works almost perfect on the S21 FE (Snapdragon) ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] ish4d0w123:
Hi,

Did anyone manage to find a WORKING version of Google Camera aka GCam for Samsung S21 FE 5G?

This is the Snapdragon variant so this should be easy! Yet, all the versions I have found so far are either not working at all OR (this part is really weird) the viewfinder and the whole app freezes after 3 seconds.

So it is not enough to just launch it to claim its working (many of the clickbaity news articles seem to do that) because it might work for 2 seconds then stop.

I also need a config file. Yes this is Snapdragon 888 version. I am aware that there is an exynos version too,but here in Europe we have snapdragon.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] ish4d0w123:
Still nothing? I cant believe it that there is no working gcam for s21fe snapdragon
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] vibecatalin:
I guess we have to wait a little bit for a working version, sadly I wasn't expecting that there is no working Gcam, I'm coming from an Pixel phone and I really miss the great photos.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] ish4d0w123:
This is not working either and i dont think this is the real gcam.

Besides let's find something for Snapdragon. Gcam is originally written for snapdragon and s21 fe is using snapdragon, so it could work.

I'm aware that some people have exynos version of s21 fe but come on, don't forget about snapdragon either, there is a better chance to get it working.

For exynos there are hacked versions, some of them work, others are just camera wrappers with same quality as stock camera.

With a real gcam you get much higher quality. But that one does often not work on exynos, and as it seems,not even on snapdragon duh..
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Randi03:
It really sucks that there is no development for this phone. I am looking daily on telegram groups regarding the development and nobody seems to be working on it. Maybe it's because the Snapdragon is now released in countries which now have the Exynos and the developers don't have access to this variant. Anyway, there's no clear answer on what the issue really is. Everyone just keeps saying to wait it out but I see more interest with the Z flip 3 than with this phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] omer7:
I also have exonys version. Is the above gcam version still qorking on your phone? Or have u updated to some latest version?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] francoj11:
Oh wow I'm shocked that the Snapdragon version doesn't have a proper gcam. I was hoping to jump into this phone, but my country officially sells the Exynos version which I thought gcam didn't work, but gray importers do bring the snapdragon one.

This changes everything.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] webvan:
Watching...will be returning the S21 FE, the stock camera really produces poor quality shots, colors are over saturated and 3x are blocky :-(
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Randi03:
Well, technically it's the camera software that is bad. The hardware itself is good but there's not an app to use it properly. For normal shots you can try pro mode and raw files. You can even shoot 3x raw files with GCam and an xml settings file to enable the lens. To be perfectly honest, I'd actually return it myself but the things that keep me from doing so are OneUi and video quality. I just cannot find a better alternative for the OS and the smoothness of videos. S21 FE is a good phone but far from being as good as it can be.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] bean07:
Hello there! I am currently using the Exynos version, BSG's GCam seems to be working fine for me, but I cannot seem to enable Telephone 3x cam, can someone help me? it is just blank.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] ish4d0w123:
At this point it doesn't seem to matter which variant you have. There are major differences yes, but the problems seem to be very similar: non working camera interfaces. The difference is that for us, the cameras start but fail after 2 seconds. And for you it doesn't even start.

Most of us I think have the SNAPDRAGON version and this should be prioritised as this is what GCAM is originally designed for and the easiest to port for. Also, with Samsung previously only USA got Snapdragon , but now Europe got it too, starting with the S20FE and this tradition continued with S21FE. I am so happy to have the Snapdragon version , it was the reason I chose this model. However, the Exynos version is also remarkably great in this series.

BUt still I am shocked beyond words that there is not a version for Snapdragon S21FE. I mean, GCam is naturally for Snapdragon, this is a new and affordable phone, probably lots of people have it already, WHY is there no GCAM????????????
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] ish4d0w123:
Try enabling HEIC compression. It is better than that junk JPG, in which it produces really bad quality yes. However in HEIC mode it is great.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Randi03:
How exactly do we enable HEIC for photos? The only setting I have is for HEVC and that is for video recording not photos.

After looking some more, I found the setting for HEIF in "picture formats" but not HEIC. I suppose it was just a typo :)
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] jee82:
No viewfinder freeze on snapdragon with this version :)

Shamim: GCAMGO_3.3.439_SHAMIM_V1

Download GCAMGO_3.3.439_SHAMIM_V1 by Shamim.

www.celsoazevedo.com
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] tmbg47:
This is getting closer. Seems to have the wrong label for the front-facing cameras though. The regular FFC is shown as the "macro" lens (which the S21FE doesn't have AFAIK) and the wide-angle FFC is mislabeled as the regular FFC
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] TonySpoons:
Although GCamGo is the cut back version for Android Go devices, so doesn't have the same API support for the cameras - probably why it works.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] vibecatalin:
Thank you! Confirm it works. Waiting for the full GCam to work, because is the main reason that I've bought the S21Fe over the Pixel 6
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] DemotionFR:
On my S10+

MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1zfix_ruler.apk crash when i change video settings.

Here https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-shamim/ I use the 8.4 but i can't get the 60fps on 1080p, but don't crash.

Here https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/configs-bsg-01/ the config files for S20, S21 and s22 ultra for MGC.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] vibecatalin:
Works on s21 fe?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Randi03:
MGC 8.1.101 crashes on all lens on the S21 FE. Only one that doesn't crash is GCAMGO_3.3.439_SHAMIM_V1 but that one does not have RAW support or 3x telephoto support. No way to add configs also.

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[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] DemotionFR:
réo tu essaies ça

Do you try this GCAM_8.4.400.42.XX_SHAMIM_V21 ? You have to active RAW, in the advanced settings, after it appear in the basic settings menu ...

But camera film with 30 FPS, anyway, even if you activate 60 fps on 1080p with this GCAM.

I am on S10+

edit: I didn't say anything, this version crashes in portrait mode.

Apart from the GO version, the others all have stability issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] yener90:
also found a way to get it partly working on snapdragon variant:

download https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-greatness/f/dl12/

com.samsung.android.biometrics.service

Apply the config which I attached.

Disable HDR and freeze will be gone.

Front cam doesnt work.

Maybe someone else will find a proper way fixing it
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] MirczykChrepin:
hey can you please make step by step instal guide ? like in few word i cant get it workin i have black screen :(
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] grrrben:
After updating to the latest version the normal camera mode actually worked for me on snapdragon S21 FE. 👍
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] yener90:
oh linked wrong version :D
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] yener90:
try with the newest version please
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] MirczykChrepin:
Can you please provide a link to it, am i stupid or what, i cant make it to work, black screen ale the time :( do i need to do somthing after instaling ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Dayuser:
Greatness: GCam8.2.204_Greatness.220428

Download GCam8.2.204_Greatness.220428 By Greatness.

www.celsoazevedo.com
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] yener90:
I updated the link.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] MirczykChrepin:
Hmm app says itsup todate but its black screen .... Any sugestions ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] yener90:
did you applied the config?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] MirczykChrepin:
Ive put the file in config8 dir but there where no additional info about how to do that, is it working when it sits in folder or do i have to somehow trigger it ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] yener90:
double press the left area of capture button, then config loader starts. Also reachable through settings.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] MirczykChrepin:
I have this the is no load button
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] yener90:
Then just double tap this area
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] MirczykChrepin:
thx man it works :) thx :)
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] alibeygi:
hello guys,which mod and version is stable(last version) on s21 fe exynos??
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] DarkStar9173:
Anyone have comparison shots for snapdragon version? Haven't had a chance to test yet. Hoping the telephoto shots are better and less watercolorish saturation on the main cam.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Payne83:
I will make some day and night shots today with the default camera and gcam from greatness. check how it works generally. Lets see what comes out. I bought the s21 fe before 2 weeks. Until now i can say its a good phone and camera is good. Lets see if it can get even better. I would like to see if the main camera with the gcam will shoot in more natural colours than the default one.

The HDR And HDR+ enhanced is the main feature that i was using gcam on my old Mi 8. It makes a big difference in low light shots. If it cant work and makes viefinder freeze than we have to check for other version that will make it work.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Mjjr1998:
Hey so I installed the latest one and used the config file the person pasted earlier.

However the app is laggy but I am still able to get shots thankfully.

But I still am not getting anything with the front camera (no selfies) (I have snapdragon btw).

Is the same for you guys ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Sailand:
I have the Snapdragon version and I try the last Greatness Gcam snapdragon version.

Disabling HDR cannot use RAW option (important feature for me), the screen also without HDR sometime freeze.

But at first installation I was able to activate RAW without HDR, after nothing also rebooting the smartphone and cancelling all the files.

When I try to use the suggested xml the app crash immediately and I have to cancel it before trying a reinstallation.

l am wery unhappy on this aspect, choosing a smartphone with snapdragon I was sure to obtain the best porting of Gcam in few time.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Payne83:
I can't say that gcam greatness has better results. The only positive result is the better more natural colour on faces. Dynamic range and sharpness is better on default cam app. Also telephoto isn't better on gcam. We have to wait for future versions.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] dapad:
I agree with this comment. It's a great improve from that past versions that simply crashed/froze after a few seconds.

But everything is not perfect yeet : sharpness and tele are not good (just tried a close-up at low light and the default app is giving much better results)

The user-interface seems however better. It needs an additional update to become the default app
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] qasim4gul:
Microsoft OneDrive

1drv.ms

this one is working on exynos
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] zafawikenpachi:
Unfortunately, selfie cam not working.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Payne83:
Will try the ZGCAM from zoran. But I have the snapdragon version.

zafawikenpachi only the front cam doesn't work? Back all working normally? U have the exynos version?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] zafawikenpachi:
Yup, only selfie cam not working.

For back cam can't say all working normally but so far so good. Maybe some little tweak can make everything work smoothly.

Yeah mine is the Exynos 2100 version.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Cujou2:
Hi. I Have S21FE for few days and tried many gcams..

So this version is almost perfect. HDR+ working on 3x telephoto and Wide. But tha main camera is still freezing. The main camera works only without HDR.... So we are close to 100% working (i dont care about selfies)

3x Telephoto with HDR+ is .... wow. Much better quality than stock. It looks like stock camera have problem with focus at 3x telephoto....

So hope for fix main camera HDR. Gcam have better pictures for human faces.. Lots of detail here. Stock is like ironed (without detail, too much noise reduction)

EDIT: wide camera with HDR on gcam too much noise...
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] heavensboy:
The best that I found working is here. A little bit laggy but it's most stable and usable. Here is the link. If anyone finds anything better do tell me:

BSG: MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1zfix

Download MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1zfix by BSG.

www.celsoazevedo.com

Instructions on using config file are also there.

After setting up Gcam and Config file restart App!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Octavian87:
What version exactly and config. On my s21 fe the previewe is freezing
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Payne83:
If it works on Exynos doesn't mean it will work on Smapdragon version.

It's not clear which version Octavian87 have. I believe he has the Exynos.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Payne83:
I tried this version that octavian87 suggested (ruler and scan3d for samsung versions) but on my snapdragon the viewfinder is freezing. Even tryed a lot of configs for s21 also s20 fe since it has same sensor. But nothing.

We have to wait.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] fael097:
which version works best with exynos right now?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] park_urac:
Basically all of the versions work well with exynos, go thorough the list, download a few and use the ones you like. Also read past entries in this forum
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] qasim4gul:
Microsoft OneDrive - Access files anywhere. Create docs with free Office Online.

Store photos and docs online. Access them from any PC, Mac or phone. Create and work together on Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents.

1drv.ms

this one
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] zafawikenpachi:
Is it just mine or all selfie for Gcam not working regardless which version we install? Mine is Exynos version, and I've tried every possible gcam apk out there but all of them not working for selfie. Is there any setting that I've missed out?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] ish4d0w123:
Hi

Despite asking months ago, I am unable to find a working version of GCAM.

I have the Snapdragon model of S21FE. All versions of GCAM either do not launch or freeze after 2 seconds.

Does somebody have a solution to this?

I'm fed up with journalists claiming their version works just because it launches. If it freezee after 2 seconds then it is of no use. The same is true if they only have a working one for the exynos model. I don't care about exynos, here in Europe we finally got the snapdragon edition, so this will be a SNAPDRAGON-ONLY topic.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] ish4d0w123:
If you don't see how great it is, then you have never seen a proper version of gcam with snapdragon image processing.

There are fake versions made by amateours who try to make a minute of fame by releasing a botched version that "works" but is not more than a viewfinder using regular camera apis.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Dayuser:
What is proper version of gcam, please give us example.

and what gcam version is fake?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Payne83:
I used gcam a lot with my older phone the xiaomi Mi 8. Mostly versions from san1ty, Urnyx05 and BSG. I have full knowledge and experience in how gcam software can produce better results especial in low light and night photos. For the S21 FE with snapdragon it doesn't still exist a stable version of gcam that works with HDR + and enhanced enabled. These two are the main tools on gcam.

Which are the fakes ones?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Randi03:
Ok so here's something interesting. I went to this thread here: Thread 'Gcam s21 fe 5g SNAPDRAGON' https://xdaforums.com/t/gcam-s21-fe-5g-snapdragon.4466695/

and downloaded gcam and the S21 fe xml settings provided. I opened gcam and loaded the settings and low and behold it didn't freeze on 1x. But as soon as I changed the settings to save raw files it started freezing. I reloaded the settings again and it didn't freeze. So this version seems like it actually works on SD as long as you don't change anything. Thank you park_urak. I was happy you started the thread but bummed when the admins closed it.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] KlemenC:
I can confirm that the main does not freeze with this xml config on greatness gcam

Finaly something i can fiddle with. :D

GJ
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] KlemenC:
Reataching XML and link to apk to this Thread for conveniance.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-greatness/f/dl12/

Have a good one
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Cujou2:
oh. C´mon. This is already on page n. 4...............

I Hope someone fix HDR+ on tis gcam... but i see that we chose bad mobile for gcam.... :(
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] KlemenC:
True, enabling hdr+ freezes the viewfinder on main....

Back to waiting...
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Randi03:
Didn't see that one :)) Oh well.

However the situation, I still would not trade the Snapdragon for the Exynos. I've had enough of those that I would never buy an Exynos even if they'd show me proof that it's the best variant in the whole galaxy. :))
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Cujou2:
i mean, that better choice was S20FE :( ..... Gcam, microSD, SD865,
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Randi03:
Hm, maybe so but I personally had the S20 FE and returned it. It was significantly heavier than the S21 FE, had ghost touch issues, and every video recorded had dropped frames or stutter. S21 FE is more polished. But the fact that they eliminated the SD sucks.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Payne83:
The problem was and is still HDR + and enhanced doesn't work. I have installed urnyx05 7.3.018 version 2.6 and it doesnt freeze. But when I enable hdr it freezes. Same story.

Working only with hdr off.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] adamuadamu:
Has anybody, who's got root, tried to add persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=0 to build.prop? Just checked the contents of build.prop and there's no such entry there.

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EDIT: after trying different versions I've found that GCam 6.1.021.1904181850 works with HDR(+) for rear camera without lags or freezes: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog414/ but you have enter options and toggle FIX/buffer fix. It doesn't save/crashes front cam and freezes the viewfinder for night mode, but it's a hint what we need - maybe somebody will find any newer version that supports such toggles. Tried many other 6.1 versions but none of those got installed.

btw. instead of changing it manually, use taco_Arnova8G2_v1.5_Note9Snapdragon.xml - it changes many other things, like front cam not crashing when taking photo (but still - it doesn't save it)
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] ish4d0w123:
What do you mean they 'eliminated' SD?

There is an SD (SnapDragon) version of S21FE just like with S20FE. And it's even better as it is the mainstream option now, sold all around in the EU. AND i got it :)
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] ish4d0w123:
There is no point using this stuff with HDR and Enhanced OFF. At that point it is not much better than stock cam. Someone needs to fix this , we have the perfect snapdragon phone and a proper version of gcam could do wonders on it.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Randi03:
Eliminated the SD card. I have the Snapdragon aswell :)))
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Payne83:
I tryed this version from BigKaka:

BigKaka: AGC8.4.300_V9.1

Download AGC8.4.300_V9.1 by BigKaka.

www.celsoazevedo.com

with the configuration file for Xperia 1 III and its the first that has HDRnet (not HDR+ or enhanced) active and it doesnt freeze the viewfinder and saves the file.

The problem is that it needs tweaking cause it hasn't got the correct lens settings and it's too wide from beginning on the main sensor.

Try it, tell what u think and if u think we can get something from it.

Generally on BigKaka's versions you can tweak many settings
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Daniel Kornar:
Unfortunately, that is not our problem. The config sets the ultrawide lens as the default and the telephoto as the second choice, so it doesn't crash any more, because the primary lens is not selectable. It will crash once you add the primary lens.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Gent':
Will we get a working gcam in the future or not, i am thinking of getting the Galaxy S20 Fe instead of S21Fe just because it doesn't have google camera support and i'd rather use it than the stock camera.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] Cujou2:
i think that we will never have gcam :( Get S20Fe.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] sidrek:
Install any stable version of Gcam, I have the exynos variant phone, I installed the BSG Version 8.1 and that is working fine for me. Here is the link. https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-bsg/f/dl88/
[Samsung Galaxy S21 FE] MaStErB_1984:
does not work with the snapdragon model :-( tried every version