How to Install Google Camera on Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite: A Complete Guide to Working Configs

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite standard camera (codenamed monet) offers good quality shots, but many users note that Google Camera (or GCam) processing algorithms give more natural colors, better detail in low-light conditions, and an advanced Night Sight mode. However, the installation of GCam on Xiaomi devices has nuances: from choosing the right version of the application to selecting the best ones. XML-Configures for a specific Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 765G.

In this article, you will find the 2026 ways to install Google Camera on the Mi 10 Lite, including proven versions of the APK, settings for maximum quality and solving typical problems (such as a green screen or a broken HDR+).

⚠️ Important: Installing modified versions of the GCam is not officially supported by Xiaomi.This can lead to unstable camera performance or conflicts with system applications.

Why is Google Camera better than Xiaomi’s standard camera?

Google’s image processing algorithms have traditionally been considered the benchmark for mobile photography, with the Mi 10 Lite, the key benefits of GCam are evident in the following scenarios:

• 🌙 Night shooting: GCam's Night Sight mode uses advanced HDR+ multi-frame processing, which gives 20-30% less noise compared to the standard night mode MIUI.
• 🎨 Natural color reproduction: Xiaomi often overstates saturation and contrast, while GCam tends to balance close to sRGB.
• 🔍 Details: Thanks to Super Res Zoom technology, even on a 2x zoom, the picture remains clearer than in a standard application.
• 📸 Portrait Mode: GCam more accurately separates the object from the background, especially on complex textures (hair, branches).

However, there are downsides: some features (like Astrophotography or Motion Photos) may not work as smoothly due to hardware limitations of the Mi 10 Lite. In addition, 4K video on GCam is sometimes recorded with artifacts – a known problem for devices on the Snapdragon 765G.

Preparation of the device before installation of GCam

Before installing Google Camera, you need to follow a few critical steps to avoid errors like “Camera API2 not supported” or a green screen when shooting.

⚠️ Note: If your Mi 10 Lite has custom firmware installed (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some versions of GCam may conflict with modified libraries. libcamera2. In this case, a rollback to stock will be required. MIUI.

Preparation checklist:

Pay special attention to the MIUI version: versions older than 12.5 may require manually enabling the Camera2 API via ADB. Connect your phone to your PC and follow the command:

adb shell setprop persist.camera.HAL3.enabled 1

After the reboot, check for API2 support with the Manual Camera Compatibility app (available on the Play Market). If the test shows "Full" you can start installing GCam.

Which version of Google Camera to choose for the Mi 10 Lite?

Not all GCam builds work equally well on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite. The best options for 2026 are:

For the Mi 10 Lite, BSG version 8.1.101 is considered the most stable - it supports all the basic features, including Night Sight and Astrophotography (although the latter mode may require manual focusing).

After installing the APK, take your time to launch the app!

1. Download XML-Configuration for your model (see the next section).
2. Place the config file in the GCam/Configs folder on the internal drive.
3. Twice tap on the black area next to the shutter button in GCam to download the config.

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If GCam gives an error “App not installed” after installation, try to delete previous versions of the application through Settings → Apps → Google Camera → Remove and Re-install.

XML-configuration for Mi 10 Lite: where to download and how to configure

Configuration files (.xml) determine how the GCam will interact with the hardware of your phone. For the Mi 10 Lite, configurations optimized for the Snapdragon 765G and the Sony IMX682 (48 MP) main camera are suitable.

Verified sources XML-file:

• 🔗 Official repository of Celso Azevedo (look for monet configs).
• 📁 Telegram channel GCam Configs (there is a separate section for Xiaomi).
• 💾 Tread on XDA-Developers (relevant discussions and files).

Recommended settings in config for Mi 10 Lite:

<CameraID>0</CameraID>




<HDRMode>HDR+ enhanced</HDRMode>




<NightMode>On</NightMode>




<AwbMode>Auto</AwbMode>




<SabreSharpness>1.2</SabreSharpness>




<NoiseModel>High</NoiseModel>

If after downloading the config photos turn out dark or with a greenish tint, try:

1. Disable HDR+ enhanced in GCam settings.
2. Set AwbMode to Daylight.
3. Reduce the SabreSharpness setting to 1.0.

Removing common mistakes

Even with the right config, the GCam on the Mi 10 Lite can run unstable.

1. Green screen when shooting

Reason: Camera driver conflict or incompatible configuration.

Decision:

• 🔄 Reinstall GCam by pre-deleting folder /GCam/.
• 📱 Check if it's on. Camera2 API (through ADB Manual Camera Compatibility).
• 🔧 Try another one. XML-config (e.g. from BSG Shamim).

2. Autofocus is not working.

Reason: In some GCam builds, autofocus is disabled by default for Xiaomi devices.

Decision:

• 🔍 Go to GCam Settings → Additionally. → Focus and turn on. AF Tracker.
• 📲 Install an alternative build (e.g. 8.4.300 from Shamim).

3. GCam flies off at launch

Reason: Lack of memory or conflict with MIUI Camera

Decision:

• 🧹 Clear the GCam cache in the application settings.
• 🚫 Turn off the standard Xiaomi camera: Settings → Annexes → Camera. → Shut down.
• 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.

⚠️ Note: If after installing GCam, the standard Xiaomi camera stopped working, reset the camera application settings in Settings → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → This will bring back the factory parameters without losing data.

Comparison of quality: GCam vs MIUI Camera

To make an objective assessment of the difference, we conducted a test shot on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite in the same conditions.

The conclusion is that GCam is definitely a winner in photography, especially in difficult lighting conditions. However, for video, it is better to use the standard Xiaomi app, which is optimized for hardware acceleration of the Snapdragon 765G.

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For maximum quality, use GCam for photo and MIUI Camera for video, which is the optimal balance between detail and stability.

Additional tweaks for advanced users

If you’re ready to go beyond the basic setup, here are a few ways to improve the GCam’s performance on the Mi 10 Lite:

• 🔧 Magisk modules: Install the GCam Services Provider module (available in the Magisk repository) to unlock additional features such as Motion Photos or Top Shot.
• 📱 Change the library: Replace the file libarcore_hw_light_xiaomi.so into /vendor/lib64/ It's modified (root required) and it can improve processing. HDR.
• 🎛️ Manual setting AWB: In some configs, you can manually set white balance values for specific scenarios (e.g., AwbMode).="Cloudy for shooting at dawn).

For the use of Magisk modules:

1. Install Magisk and get root access.
2. Download the GCam Services Provider module from the repository.
3. Install the module via Magisk Manager and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: Installing Magisk and modifying system files can cause SafetyNet to work, which will block the operation of banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff, etc.). TWRP!

FAQ: Frequent questions about GCam on Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite