GCam OP5/T Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which version should I use/which is the best version?

A. You can use either #urnyx05, #mak, #simplecam, #sipollo or #hypercam. Use #gcamcomparison to find out the differences between these versions.

Q. What all do I need to setup GCam?

A. First of all, you need to be rooted with Magisk. Then, you need to install the DotFix Magisk module (which you can get using #dotfix or from the Magisk Manager's Downloads section). Once that is installed, then you need to download the GCam apk of your choice. If your GCam supports loading a settings xml, then you also have to load the same (which you can get from #xml), but if your GCam doesn't support that feature, then you're free play around with the settings as per your liking.

Q. How do I load the settings xml into GCam?

A. If you're using a GCam that supports xmls, then you can load the xml by following the steps described here. These are also linked at the bottom of the #xml note.

Q. I am not rooted and hence cannot use the DotFix Magisk module. What do I do?

A. Use #noroot to find out what GCams you can use without root.

Note: Without #dotfix (which needs you to be rooted), Front Camera HDR+ as well as Portrait Mode will not work. It is recommended that you root and install Magisk for getting the best experience.

Q. Portrait Mode doesn't work for me. What do I do?

A. Portrait mode only works on human faces and dogs. It will not work on anything else or any other object. Also note that the Front Camera Portrait Mode only works with the DotFix Magisk module installed, which requires you to be rooted with Magisk.

Q. Pictures taken by my GCam are pink/purple. What do I do?

A. This only happens when you aren't rooted and trying to use GCam. Either root and install the DotFix Magisk module or use #noroot to find out the best solution.

Q. DotFix Magisk module doesn't work for me. Why?

A. Try deleting possibly conflicting Magisk modules, for example, HEVC+SloMo GCam, Camera2API enabler, or any other audio related Magisk modules that you might have installed (some of them interfere with the modified libraries for an unknown reason), or try setting SELinux to permissive.

Q. Pictures taken by the Front Camera are green. What do I do?

A. This only happens when you aren't rooted and trying to use GCam. Either root and install the DotFix Magisk module or use #noroot to find out the best solution. Also make sure that your settings are correct and the settings xml is loaded if you're using a GCam that supports it.

Q. I am unable to install GCam. I get an error that says "App Not Installed". What do I do?

A. This is because you already have a GCam installed and the signature of that app is different. The only way out is to uninstall all existing versions of GCam and then reinstall the version you were trying to install.

Q. Should I use HDR+ On or HDR+ Enhanced?

A. HDR+ Enhanced is recommended. HDR+ On might not work properly.

Q. Does GCam work in all ROMs?

A. Yes, it works fine in all ROMs (custom as well as stock). The developers are mostly using stock OxygenOS.

Q. I see some dots sometimes whenever I completely zoom into a picture. What's the issue?

A. Known issue, if you're unrooted. The DotFix Magisk module reduces these dots extremely. It is recommended that you root and install Magisk for getting the best experience.

Q. Why is the front camera resolution restricted to 4 MP?

A. The front camera resolution is restricted to 4 MP even though the maximum resolution of 15.9 megapixels is selected for the front camera under settings because of this reason.