Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 9T It is equipped with a modest main camera. 48 MP, but its potential is revealed by a not fully full-time application MIUI Camera. Many users have noted that after installing Google Camera (GCam), the quality of photos and videos improves on the camera. 30-50%: Better detail, more natural colors and more efficient nighttime, but the installation process has nuances ranging from choosing a compatible version to fine-tuning. XML-Configures for a specific Snapdragon processor 662.
In this article, you will find the latest instructions for installing GCam on Redmi 9T, taking into account the latest versions of modified builds (2026), as well as solving typical problems: green screen when shooting video, broken HDR+ and launch errors. We tested 5 popular ports and selected those that work consistently on MIUI 14/15 and Android 11/12. If you are a beginner, follow the step-by-step instructions; if you are an experienced user, go straight to the section with configs and settings.
Why Google Camera is Better than the Redmi 9T
The MIUI Camera app on Redmi 9T uses aggressive image processing: over saturation, excessive smoothing and noise reduction, which “kill” parts. GCam works differently:
- 📸 HDR+ Enhanced – automatically combines multiple frames to better work out shadows and lights (especially noticeable on contrasting scenes).
- 🌙 Night Sight is a night mode without artifacts and blurring that often appear in the game. MIUI Camera.
- 🔍 Super Res Zoom – digital zoom with less quality loss 2x-zoom on 48MP module).
- 🎞️ Video Stabilization – Even without a gyroscope, GCam is better at handling hand tremors.
According to the results of the tests on the Redmi 9T, GCam performs best in:
| Parameter | MIUI Camera | Google Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic range (HDR) | 6.2 EV | 8.1 EV |
| Detailing in the shadows | Medium (loss of details) | High (textures retained) |
| Color rendering | Oversaturated | Natural (close to sRGB) |
| Night photography (manual) | Noisy frame, blurry | Clean frame, fewer artifacts |
| Video 1080p/60fps | Trembling, compression artifacts | Smooth stabilization, less noise |
Of course, the GCam isn’t a magic wand: on the Redmi 9T, it won’t add optical zoom or improve the module’s physical limitations (e.g., weak autofocus in macro photography), but for most scenarios — portrait, landscape, video — the difference is obvious.
Pre-installation requirements and preparation
Before installing Google Camera on Redmi 9T, check:
- 📱 Android Version: GCam runs on Android 10/11/12, but stability is recommended MIUI 13+ (older versions may have processing bugs HDR).
- 🔧 Is the bootloader unlocked: Most GCam ports don’t require bootloader unlocking, but if you plan to install through Magisk, you will need to.
- 📁 Free space: Minimum 500MB on internal drive (the app itself weighs) ~100MB, plus cash).
- 🔄 Backup: Create backup photos and camera settings through Settings → Google → Backup.
Important: Some versions of GCam conflict with MIUI Camera. If the camera stops working after installation, clear the cache of both applications in Settings → Apps.
Download APK from a verified source
Installation from unknown sources
Disable battery optimization for GCam
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⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 9T Snapdragon 662 processor not all GCam builds support 4K Video and night mode on the front camera. If these features are critical, choose the ports from the camera. BSG or Shamim (links in the section below).
Which version of Google Camera to choose for Redmi 9T?
For Xiaomi Redmi 9T suitable modified ports GCam, adapted to the processors Qualcomm Snapdragon 6xx. We tested 5 popular versions and selected 2 most stable:
| GCam version | Port author | 4K support | Night Sight | HDR+ | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCam 8.1 | BSG | ✅ (30fps) | ✅ | ✅ (Enhanced) | Download |
| GCam 7.4 | Shamim | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ (Improved for Snapdragon 662) | Download |
| GCam 8.4 | Greatness | ✅ (experimental) | ⚠️ (dyes) | ✅ | Download |
Selection recommendations:
- 📹 If you need it. 4K video - take it. BSG 8.1 (but note that when shooting in the 4K processor may overheat).
- 🌃 For better night mode, Shamim 7.4 (less resource-intensive).
- 🔍 For macro photography, test both versions: Greatness 8.4 is better at focusing on close objects.
Download APK only from trusted sources (we recommend Celso Azevedo or GCam Mods Telegram channel). Avoid sites with suspicious domains (such as gcam-apk*.xyz) - they often distribute modified versions with ads or viruses.
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Before installing the new version of GCam, delete the previous one and clear the GCam/Configs folder to avoid setting conflicts.
Google Camera in Redmi 9T
Installing GCam on Redmi 9T does not require root rights, but you need to configure the permissions correctly.
- Download the selected APK-file (e.g, GCam_8.1.101_BSG_v1.7.apk) And save it to the download folder.
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Application Settings → and enable Installation from unknown sources for your file manager (e.g., Xiaomi Files).
- Run the downloaded one. APK If you see an error "Application not installed", check it: 🔹 Is there enough space on the device. 🔹 Is it damaged? APK-file (shopping it over). 🔹 Does the antivirus installation block (stop it temporarily).
Once installed, open Google Camera and provide all the permissions you have requested:
- 📸 Camera for the camera.
- 📁 Storage - to save photos / videos.
- 📍 Location - for geotags (you can turn off later).
- 🔋 Auto-run – for background processes (e.g. processing) HDR).
- Reboot your phone – this will help avoid bugs with camera initialization.
After using the config, we recommend checking:
- 🔘 HDR+: It should be activated automatically in Photo mode.
- 🌓 Night mode: Manually switches on swipe up (in some configurations works only on the main camera).
- 🎥 Video: Check the stabilization in 1080p/60fps — If the shaking is severe, reduce the resolution to 1080p/30fps.