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[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Post about my configs for s24u and AGC Original post​

GCam for s23/s23u/s24u and mi13u

ENG/BY/UA/PL/RU	Group is about sharing and improving GCam experience for samsung s23 series and mi13u	Check the pinned messages to find APK and configs.

t.me

Releases for AGC9.1v13:​

-v1 only for s24 ultra:

Releases for AGC9.1v14:​

-v2 only for s24 ultra:

Releases for AGC9.2v10:​

-v5 only for s24 ultra:

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Installation instruction:​

1. Download and install the APK with the package samsung, ruler or aweme:

AGC 9.2v10: GCam HUB

2. Download and extract the archive with configs to any folder

3. Extract configs from the archive to the folder "<internal storage>/Download/AGC.9.2/configs/"

4. Provide file permissions to AGC (it automatically asked about this when you open GCam settings)

5. Load the config: go to profile selector (a button on the top right side of the camera viewport) -> Load Configs -> choose my config

6. Done

Profiles Description:

1. Balanced-LDR - balance between details and motion artifacts, can be used from photo and night mode.

2. MaxQ-LDR - focus on max details, can be used from photo and night mode.

3. Astro - focus on night shots in dark conditions or using Google Astro mode.

4. Balanced-HDR - balance between details and motion artifacts, can be used from photo and night mode.

5. MaxQ-HDR - focus on max details, can be used from photo and night mode.

6. Sport - focus on capturing motion using minimum frames or forcing shot shutter speed in night sight.

HDR profiles have brighter shadows than LDR but worse motion handling and longer processing time.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
Which ones? I need one to generate uncompressed RAW for the main camera.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
Thanks!

Is the API also the reason why for RAW files GCam is now using JPEG compression inside the DNG container? Or a decision by GCam developers? Can it also offer an uncompressed RAW option?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] karrouma:
Latest agc or lmc
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
Excuse my ignorance, can you please be more specific?

I installed AGC9.1.24_V12.0, which is the most recent AGC version (if that's the "agc" you mentioned) and it still has the flaws mentioned above.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
GCam produces good RAWs, what is your issue?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
It is not uncompressed anymore as it use to be on my S22U. On s24U, it is using JPEG compression.

Check the exif of this DNG file shot with S24U, using GCam.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] josip.2608:
Shamim: SGCAM_8.5.300.XX.10_STABLE_V6

Download SGCAM_8.5.300.XX.10_STABLE_V6 by Shamim.

www.celsoazevedo.com

this one works with 1.0 lense
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] bodomfan:
No xml
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] josip.2608:
no, just tryed it without, and it worked
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] bodomfan:
Comes out grainy
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
Yes, indeed. But it doesn't work with the other lenses, and it crashes.

For the x1 lens, this one is generating DNG files that are exactly 3000x4000, while with the BigKaka version I get 3060x4080. Could it be why BigKaka turns out scrambled?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
But correct resolution for X1 raw is 3060x4080, 3000x4000 is 0.6 lense
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
You are right. SGCAM is mislabeling the lenses. The one that's working is not the main one, but the x0.6 lens mislabeled as x1.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
I rest my case. There is a setting in the advanced section, allowing to toggle between uncompressed RAW and RAW with embedded lossless JPEG compression.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] thecrater:
Hi all.

This whole GCAM business sounds like a minefield. I'm not sure what advantages this brings over the native Samsung camera app!

Where can one learn about GCAM on Samsung and the seemingly various different "builds/versions"?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] s3axel:
The processing of the Samsung camera app is configured and fixed by Samsung - user changes to this are only possible with the settings Samsung provides in app or in the Camera assistant.

GCAM comes into play when you are not satisfied with the stock camera and want a different processing - GCAM can be adjusted in nearly all aspects to fit to ones preferences. For those that are unhappy with the images from the stock camera this offers an alternative.

Now theres two "levels" of modders providing GCAM, which is a modified version of the official Google Camera App:

1. those that provide versions of GCAM that add certain features and create access to all the settings in the GCAM app

2. those that take one of those versions and create configs that match a device and optimize settings for this

-> 1. provide GCAM versions LMC, AGC, .... with different features and modifications

-> 2. provide configs that need to be loaded into the fitting GCAM app and on the fitting device

The best one-stop-source for everything related to GCAM is https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] thecrater:
Thank you very much indeed @s3axel that was extremely clear and helpful.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
The main advantage for me is the ability to shoot true uncompressed RAW, compatible with the new Lighroom Denoise AI algorithm, instead of the demosaiced, Linear RAW DNGs, using embedded JPEG compression generated by the stock camera app in Pro mode, which are incompatible with the Lightroom Denoise AI algorithm.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] thecrater:
Thank you @Vampire_Dracula but what about the Samsung Expert RAW app? Does this behave in the same way as the stock camera app?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
Expert RAW is worse. It is using an HDR algorithm to expand the dynamic range, which seems to be stacking plain 8 bit JPEGs as input. The output on S22 and S23 is also a DNG using embedded JPEG compression. S24 series switched to the new JPEG XL standard, but Samsung decided to go for the "visual lossless" bul****, instead of true lossless RAW (probably to save storage space).

GCam is able to generate better HDR files using true RAW as input and output.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] MasterThiefGarrett:
I had some great results with GCAM on the S23 Ultra... can't wait for the S24 Ultra builds.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
For now, S24 has a problem with ALL 3rd party apps attempting to use the main camera, including Gcam. The output is scrambled like in the attached file (the other 3 cameras are OK). It seems it's an API incompatibility.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] karrouma:
Most of 3rd party app works
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] karrouma:
Here a gcam is working🤷🏼

@JavaSabr
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
Lightroom mobile, Open Camera, GCam do not work with the x1 camera, on S24U.

Which other 3rd party apps are you talking about?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
These are JPGs, not RAW. RAW files have DNG extension and are stored in a different folder.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] arunkr:
Which version and xml config, please?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] bodomfan:
Same question 👌
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
I don't think there is a working version for the main 1x camera.

The version claimed to be working was simply mislabeling the camera, and what appeared to be the main camera was, in fact, the 0.6x UW camera.

I also discovered that besides GCam, Lightroom mobile and Open Camera, MotionCam has the same problem. See attached.

We need a working API to be released by Samsung before anything starts working.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] bodomfan:
Ok, hopefully with the first software update coming soon
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] karrouma:
Use camera fv5

Snap cammera hdr...,

Many others work

Zgcam works but some.time restart or close

Try and find😉
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
As suspected neither is Camera FV-5 Pro working with the main camera.

Remember that we want RAW files, DNGs not JPEGs.

Here is how a DNG generated by Camera FV-5 Pro looks like. It is also scrambled, like the DNGs generated by ALL 3rd party apps, with the main camera of S24U.

Again, it is obvious that there is a general API problem and NONE of the 3rd party apps is working.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
... one more thing: snap camera hdr is not even available for S24U, so.... please stop misleading people...
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] karrouma:
Dear

You have android

You can install from apk web site
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] karrouma:
Mod Edit: Link Removed

Download and install and enjoy

And stop your comment😉
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
Dear,

I installed snap camera hdr from the apk repository you indicated, but the conclusion is the same: you have no idea what the problem discussed here is about.

I attached a screen shot with a RAW photo made with snap camera hdr using the main camera of the S24 Ultra.

As you can see for yourself it has the same problem as ALL 3rd party camera apps attempting to shoot RAW with the main camera of the S24U: the output is scrambled.

It has the same problem as;

- GCam

- Lightroom mobile

- Open Camera

- MotionCam

- Camera FV-5 Pro

Please, please, please... do an effort to understand the problem and stop misleading people.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Dayuser:
So your problem is you can't take raw photos on 3rd party apps. How about regular photos with 3rd party apps. Working?

Edit: I read previous page again and see you have try to take regular photos too but doesn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
No. I always mentioned that I want RAW photos. I wouldn't be here for "regular" photos.

I want to be able to do my own edits. I want all the information the sensor of this phone is able to deliver. Unfiltered.

GCam is able to do that very well, but not with the main camera of the S24U (yet?).

I don't care about JPEGs. I don't need 3rd party apps for them.

I don't need photos processed by an algorithm designed to replicate someone's preferences and taste in photography.

I want the RAW, unprocessed files.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Dayuser:
Then it's very clearly that you don't need gcam.

You can take raw photos with expert raw app.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
You probably didn't read the whole thread, and you missed the point.

Expert RAW is worse than the Pro mode of the stock camera app.

Expert RAW is a gimmick.

Expert RAW is using an HDR algorithm to expand the dynamic range, which seems to be stacking plain 8 bit JPEGs as input.

The Expert RAW output on S22 and S23 is a DNG using embedded JPEG compression.

For the S24 series Expert RAW switched to the new JPEG XL standard, but Samsung decided to go for the "visual lossless" bull****, instead of true lossless RAW (probably to save storage space).

Because these files are demosaiced Linear RAW, we can't process them using the new Denoise AI algorithm in LightRoom. They are pre-processed and unable to give us all the information available from the sensor.

GCam is able to generate better HDR files using true RAW as input AND output.

GCam is the real "Expert RAW", but it needs an working API for the main camera of S24U.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Dayuser:
Ah okay.. Weird Samsung stuff :ROFLMAO:

Well then of course it's best to wait that Samsung fixes API so you can use gcam to take raw photos (y)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] bodomfan:
Regular 1x using snap camera on s24 ultra ,works perfectly fine for me
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
Check your photo, man!

IT IS A JPG!

Switch to RAW and try again, and then you will understand why you are missing the point!
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] bodomfan:
Why not use stock pro mode for raw
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
Because, the Pro mode is now producing compressed demoisaiced Linear RAW DNGs.

These files are not compatible with the new Lightroom Denoise AI algorithm.

These files are pre-processed, and are not carrying all the information the sensor can produce.

GCam is able to produce pure uncompressed RAW.

The sad thing is that the S20-S22 series was also able to output uncompressed RAW until Q1 2023. After a firmware upgrade this ability was lost.

See below the exif data for 2 RAW photos shot in Pro mode, before and after that infamous "upgrade".

S23 and S24 have inherited the same "upgraded" algorithm which is producing sub-par RAW files.

This is why we need a working GCam app.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] morakotbell:
I wanna know does Samsung say/confirm that the Main camera 1x API issue will release or fixed in next update?

or this problem is not on schedule, just aware & pending to schedule, maybe after 4 batch update then finally fix this API issue?:(
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
I think they should fix it in the next update because it's the issue for all 3rd-party apps that works with raw, not only for gcam :)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] MasterThiefGarrett:
And if third party apps work, then GCam should too right?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
if 3rd-party that uses RAW (not jpeg as instagram) works then GCam will work as well, for example Motion Cam...
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
Reply from MotionCam developers:

"Unfortunately this issue comes from Samsung.

Already many S24 users reported this. Please wait for their next update and try again.

Also you can join our Discord for more informations."
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] sedazin:
In the Motion Cam Discord it has been confirmed that the upcoming patch für die S24 series fixes the problem. Sample DNGs have been posted. Unfortunately roll out is Korea first but expected to be available on the 22nd of Feb worldwide.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] morakotbell:
Hope S24U will also fix it in next update

I just wanna no more pink snowflake photos with 1x camera
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] polle55:
GCAM now works with S24U after todays samsung firmware update (a.o. with S23U GCAM software BigKaka: AGC9.1.24_V13.0), no purple pics on main lense anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
I can also confirm that I can now shoot uncompressed RAW with the main camera of my S24U, using BigKaKa Gcam.

MotionCam Pro is also working now.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] bodomfan:
Is that without a config
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] polle55:
with S23U AGC9.1v10_v32.zip, sharp
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] GTFXXX1:
What file can you suggest me? .snap .samsung .aweme .ruler ???
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] polle55:
.samsung...but better wait for optimized S24U version.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] polle55:
GCAM vs. Samsung soc (handheld)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] polle55:
GCAM raw file (handheld) , quick&dirty lightroom edit
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] karrouma:
Yes gcam worked fine
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] MasterThiefGarrett:
Looks awesome so far, do the other lenses work fine too?

I'll try the 'dedicated' S24U version out when that comes of course, but in the meantime...
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Mel17:
Looks great! The stock app has weird white balance at the moment that gives everything a greenish tint. I prefer a warmer look. Plus the highlights are more controlled in the GCam version. I'll patiently wait for a proper S24U version.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] polle55:
i've tried the 5x also , think it works fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] karrouma:
Yes gcam has more details in x1

The zoom one 5x want to be rcalibrated with gcam

Stock is better now
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Xavi 59:
Hello everyone 👋

Is there currently a version of GCAM compatible with the Samsung S24 ultra? If so I would like a link.

Thank you in advance 😊
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] lilila:
Looks nice. I enabled raw in pro settings. Still can't found any dng file saved on my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] MartinMKR:
I have tried this BigKaka you guys suggested - not only it works, but indoor selfies look like times better than stock. I'll test more, but so far im impressed. On S23U i didnt find big difference between stock and gcam.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] jamesta:
Yeah GCam AGC is back and working 🤩

I manually adjusted the saturation within the post processing settings and the colors match how they look correctly now (1.60)

I love both apps but prefer GCam AGC for majority of shots and stock camera for others.

Definitely a good combo to have.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Xavi 59:
Do you have a link for GCAM AGC plz ?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] sedazin:
BigKaka GCam APKs - Google Camera Port

Modified Google Camera app by BigKaka.

www.celsoazevedo.com
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Xavi 59:
Thanks no bugs with s24 ultra ?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Vampire_Dracula:
GCam is what Expert RAW should be.

Both do HDR, but GCam is non-destructive.

However, I didn't find a way to turn HDR+ off and still shoot RAW.

MotionCam Pro can do that, and it looks to me as the best app for pure RAW.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Have uploaded my first test config for s24u:

Gcam

Anyone tried Gcam on s24 ultra The x1 has Purple pictures Any solution All others lences are fine Any working version

xdaforums.com
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] sedazin:
Thank you very much! Where do I download the noise model files (*.c files) that are mentioned in the instruction. They do not seem to be in the S24U archive.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
You can take it from s23u config archive... When I make a first release it will be inside the archive.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Xavi 59:
You have a link plz ?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] sedazin:
I assume this one: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/random/2023/AGC9.1v6_v25.html
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
I have the link in the beginning part of my config post
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Xavi 59:
This file ?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
yes
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] jamesta:
Hi,

Can you please provide the exact link to the config archive where the noise model files are located? I'm unable to find it.

Thanks 🙂

Edit:

Sorry I didn't get to read all replies on this thread but I see you have clarified to Xavi regarding the screenshot posted. 😁
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] StuckOnATree:
any other particular settings i need to do. I installed the AGC9.1.24_V13.0_samsung.apk and the config files above. the pictures seems very very dark? do i need to change the pixel model from Device intefance (pixel 8 shiba) hardware level 3?

i see in image processing everything is mostly off.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] jamesta:
I'm using JavaSabr's configs, I slightly tweaked it to be a bit more sharp, feel free to use it and tweak as you like.

When Indoors and you focus on a certain spot in your viewfinder where it has more light, it makes the photo come out a little darker.

It's not like stock camera app where you focus on a subject/spot with more light, the photo doesn't come out darker.

Not the best at explaining this stuff, hope that makes sense😬😅
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
If you like stock overexposed style then yes, my config will be too dark for your, you can find something other ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
When I will finish the first release you will have different levels of sharp
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] jamesta:
Oh awesome 😎 thanks bro

I look forward to your release 😁 👍🏽🙌🏽
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Dayuser:
Without any photos shared here it's very hard to say anything about darkness in photos.

So can somebody share photos taken with gcam vs stock camera. and without upscaling.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Xavi 59:
Nous avons hâte d'avoir votre première version

Do you have an approximate date?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] karrouma:
You can post your release here for everyone😉
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Have uploaded the next test config version:

Gcam

Anyone tried Gcam on s24 ultra The x1 has Purple pictures Any solution All others lences are fine Any working version

xdaforums.com
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] polle55:
a: Gcam -test 4 for s24u: 5x

b: samsung 5x
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] rajeevpannuriuk:
Waiting waiting 🙏
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Mel17:
Stock vs gcam.

Gcam is a bit darker, but if you zoom in on the vertical metal bars you'll notice there's less noise and more details compared to stock (but there's some weird color artifacts but it's minor).
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Mel17:
Another test. Focus on the textured glass behind the ventilation duct. Gcam does a good job preserving the details, but the noise reduction of the stock camera melts them away.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Have uploaded the next test config:

Gcam

Anyone tried Gcam on s24 ultra The x1 has Purple pictures Any solution All others lences are fine Any working version

xdaforums.com
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Have uploaded the first release:

Gcam

Anyone tried Gcam on s24 ultra The x1 has Purple pictures Any solution All others lences are fine Any working version

xdaforums.com
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] karrouma:
Thank you

Good work better than before😉

The 5x looks good
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] liggerz87:
Agc cam
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
as I see it's a clean AGC, without any config, right?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] liggerz87:
Correct
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
Then I understand why it's so bad :D
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] MasterThiefGarrett:
JavaSabr's GCAM (test 5) on the left (AGC) and stock on the right...

Look how bad Samsung's processing is... this is with the newest (March) update installed... look at the noise on the airconditioner and other things... never mind the mess that's made on purpose, just thought I'd see how it would come out...
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Dayuser:
You really need to clean that mess :ROFLMAO:

and yeah.. GCam is always better than stock camera.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] Mel17:
Yep. And people wonder why we ask for Gcam. This is why.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] omek07:
Is there a work around to use 100x zoom with the gcam?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] sidfirex:
Wow! I was one of those who wasn't very convinced about Gcam versus the stock camera (post latest March update), thinking it was just an extra burden. But after trying the v1 release, I'm now starting to think I've been missing out. (Thanks to Java.)

I think I can now "see" why.

I've attached two photos comparing the stock camera to Gcam.

There are more details in the Gcam photo on MaxQHDR versus the stock photo. Am I right? Thank you.

And which profile do you all prefer? I'm using MaxQ HDR and think I'll stick with it. I don't care about the processing time. Any other tips, feel free to chime in with. I really think I'm starting to reconsider using the stock camera app now. Thank you.

Stock:

GCam
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] JavaSabr:
I use most time balanced-LDR (fast, good with motion), but in very strong HDR cases - balanced-HDR. I use MaxQ* only in very bad conditions.
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] thepersona:
Now that The issues have been fixed with the update on the Samsung phones. Hopefully someone will be able to make a g cam port that is not as complicated as the ones mentioned here. It's just plug and play you can install it 95% of what's needed to work works and you don't need any configs or anything like that those can be optional.

They've had this for the s23 ultra I remember installing one version of GKM and I didn't have to do anything with it it functioned and worked perfectly so hopefully within the next couple of months we will get proper GCam ports that isn't as complicated as what's currently being shared.

The biggest issue that I have with the stuff being shared is that when I install it and put in a config as soon as you switch to the selfie cam and switch back to the cameras on the back, they don't work It's just a black screen you can't even switch between the lenses.

Fingers crossed that this will all be resolved and taken care of soon!
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] MasterThiefGarrett:
On the S23 Ultra I also used GCam with JavaSabr's configs, I tried at least 20 of them, it's fun experimenting with them. But installing just GCam and having to change nothing? I think you'd still need at least 1 profile since there's no GCam afaik that works without config on just any phone... anyone care to chime in on this?