In the ever-evolving world of smartphone photography, Google’s GCam (Google Camera) has achieved legendary status. Originally designed for Pixel devices, the GCam APK has been ported to countless other Android phones, dramatically improving image quality through superior computational photography.
In this article, we’ll break down what this config is, which phones it works best on, why it became a benchmark in 2021, and how to install it correctly.
Note: While this config was popular in 2021 for devices like the Poco F3, Mi 11X, or OnePlus 9 series, newer GCam versions may offer better results. Still, many users keep Config 81 for its signature look.
: Enabling access to auxiliary lenses like wide-angle or macro (though this can be limited on some Android 12+ devices). Popular GCam 8.1 Developers from 2021
BSG 8.1 (MGC): Known for being very close to the "Google Pixel" look and highly stable.
Toggle Google Photos: If your device doesn't have Google Photos installed, some "motion photos" or "portrait blur" features may not display correctly in the native gallery. Conclusion
Below is a scannable guide to help you set up GCam 8.1 and its XML configs on your device. 📸 Top GCam 8.1 Versions (2021 Stable)