Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Download Gcam Mod for Samsung smartphones

We all know that Google offers some of the best camera features in Pixel smartphones that make it stand above other brands. This includes features like HDR+ with dual exposure controls, Night Sight, Super Res Zoom, Top Shot, Portrait, and Long Shot.

Camera

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Several developers and modders continuously work to make these features available for other smartphones. However, the results are not always what we see in Pixel smartphones as it does not use Google’s HDR+. Anyway, the cracking of Pixel camera by these modders provides us with GCam Mod.

The users can download the apk on their respective Android smartphones, including Samsung. Here are some Gcam Mods for the Galaxy devices powered by Snapdragon chipsets and how you can install them.

How to install GCam?



  1. Enable the Install from Unknown Sources. To do so visit Settings > Apps & notifications > Open the camera app > toggle the "Allow from this source"

  2. Look for your Galaxy model and click on the adjacent Download button.


Download Gcam Mod for Samsung smartphones



  1. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G- Download

  2. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G- Download

  3. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G- Download

  4. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – Download

  5. Samsung Galaxy S20 – Download

  6. Samsung Galaxy S20+ – Download

  7. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra – Download

  8. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 – Download

  9. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – Download

  10. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – Download

  11. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ – Download

  12. Samsung Galaxy S10e – Download

  13. Samsung Galaxy S10 – Download

  14. Samsung Galaxy S10+ – Download

  15. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – Download

  16. Samsung Galaxy S9 – Download

  17. Samsung Galaxy S9+ – Download

  18. Samsung Galaxy S8 – Download

  19. Samsung Galaxy A71 – Download

  20. Galaxy Fold – Download


Note:



  1. The above links are collected from different unknown sources.

  2. These GCam APKs may/may not be compatible with your device.

  3. Look out for the exact model before downloading.

  4. Install the GCam Mod at your own risk.


Related: Best Gcam Mod for Samsung Galaxy A72

Moto G52 goes official with Snapdragon 680 SoC in Europe for €249

Motorola has provided one more budget offering smartphone— Moto G52. The device is a successor of the Moto G51 launched last year. For now, the device went official in Europe, while it will soon launch in India as well. However, the precise date is not yet revealed. Anyway, here is a closer look at Moto G52.

Moto G52

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The new Moto G52 is built around a 6.6-inch OLED display featuring a hole-punch cutout at the top center. The panel offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 20:9 aspect ratio.

Under the helm, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC powers the Moto G52. The phone arrives in two configurations with up to 6GB RAM and 256GB of storage which is expandable via a microSD card. For software, it boots Android 12 out of the box along with a layer of MyUX on top.

In the optics department, the Moto G52 carries an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP depth sensor alongside a 50MP primary lens. Whereas, the selfies and video calls are all on a 16MP front-facing snapper.

In addition, the Moto G52 ships with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. Also, the phone is IP52-rated for splash resistance and comes with dual speakers and support for Dolby Atmos.

Price and Availability


The Moto G52 cost €249 (~₹20,600) for its 128GB/ 4GB RAM storage variant. However, the price for the higher 256GB/ 6GB RAM model is still undercover. The phone will soon go on sale in Europe and is expected to debut in other regions in the coming weeks.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

ColorOS 12 beta update goes official for Oppo F17 and Oppo A73

Recently, Oppo unveiled the ColorOS 12 update timeline for Q2 2022. Adhering to its schedule, the company is releasing the Android 12 based ColorOS 12 beta update for Oppo F17 and Oppo A73.

 Oppo F17 and Oppo A73

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The announcement was made through an official post on the Oppo community. According to the statement, the Android 12 based ColorOS 12 beta is available in Vietnam and India for the Oppo F17 and Oppo A73.

Interested users can register themselves from April 11 to April 15. Although, the company is recruiting only 5,000 testers for the handsets in each region. Therefore, the user needs to make sure to register as soon as possible in order to be a first batch candidate.


However, before registering, make sure that your respective smartphone operates the basic version C.19. Afterwards, follow the below step for registration:

  1. Head to Settings > Software Update

  2. Click on the Gear Icon at the top right corner

  3. Tap on Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version

  4. Follow the on-screen instructions and submit to enroll in the Android 12 beta initiative.


The beta software will reach out to the selected applicants within 3 working days. In case the OTA does not arrive on your device, wait for the next round of recruitment (if there’s any).

Lastly, before updating to the beta version, take a backup of your important files to avoid data loss. Additionally, the beta build could carry a lot of bugs like overheating and lagging.


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Vivo X Fold and Vivo X Note launched in China alongside Vivo Pad

At the Vivo event in China, the company unveiled three new smart devices, including Vivo X Fold, Vivo X Note, and Vivo Pad. With this, we can now officially say that Vivo has entered the foldable smartphone category. Let's take a detailed look at the latest Vivo devices.


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Vivo X Fold Specifications 


The Vivo X Fold is built around an 8.03-inch AMOLED screen featuring a punch-hole display. The panel offers a 120Hz refresh rate, a 4:3.5 aspect ratio, and a 2K resolution. In addition, it has an aerospace-grade wing hinge for a smooth and durable folding mechanism. A 4,600 mAh battery keeps the screen lightened up with 66W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging support.

If unfolded, Vivo X Fold is curved slightly on the right side with a punch-hole display. The phone flaunts a 6.53-inch AMOLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it fuels Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, while Android 12 operates the device along with Origin OS Ocean on top.

Vivo X Fold

In optics, the Vivo foldable carry a 16MP front-facing camera. On the other side, there's a quad-camera setup led by a 50MP primary sensor. The other lenses include a 48MP ultra-wide unit, a 12MP portrait snapper, and an 8MP periscope shooter.

Availability and Price

Vivo X Fold is available in Black, Blue, and Grey colorways. The base model (12GB RAM/ 256GB) of the phone is priced at ¥8,999, while the upper model (12GB RAM/ 512GB) costs ¥9,999.

Vivo X Note Specifications 


The Vivo X Note also features a punch-hole cutout with a 7.0-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is identical to the Vivo X Fold in terms of processor, operating system, and camera. Although, it packs a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. 

Vivo X Note

Availability and Price


Vivo X Note arrives in Blue, Black, and Grey color options. For the 8GB + 256GB variant, the device costs ¥5999, while the 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB models are worth ¥6,499 and ¥6999 respectively.

Vivo Pad Specifications 


The latest Vivo tablet sports an 11-inch 2.5K display with thin bezels around. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, Vivo’s Pencil smart stylus, and a keyboard. For software, unfortunately, it comes preinstalled with Android 11 based Origin OS. Underneath, a Snapdragon 870 processor powers the pad.

Vivo Pad

In the camera department, there's a dual-rear camera consisting of a 13MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide lens. At the front, an 8MP front camera serves selfies and video calls. Furthermore, the pad packs a massive 8,040 mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.

Availability and Price


The Vivo Pas arrives in Blue and Grey color options. The tab is available in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB storage configurations costing  ¥2499 and ¥2499 respectively.
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Four mysterious smartphones by Google bags FCC Certification

It seems like Google is working to introduce a set of new smartphones in the market. Recently, four mysterious smartphones by the company made an appearance on the FCC Certification website. Well, it could be a part of the Pixel 7 series or some new addition to the Pixel 6 lineup, but we never know!

Pixel 6

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Unfortunately, the name of these listed smartphones remains unknown. However, the model numbers GX7AS, GB17, G1AZG, and GB62Z were revealed by that website. Talking about the Google GX7AS, the device was also spotted on the BIS certification, confirming its Indian launch.

According to the FCC listing, the set of Google smartphones will have 5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity enabled. Apart from that, there's nothing we could gather from the portal.

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As mentioned earlier, the smartphones could be a part of the Pixel 7 series or Pixel 6a. In that case, the smartphones are tipped to power Google’s in-house Tensor chipset.

To recall, the Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) was spotted on the Geekbench last month with  Android 12 OS out of the box paired with 6 GB RAM onboard. In addition, it will be a downgraded version of the Pixel 6 handset launched last year.

On the other hand, the other devices could be possible Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 7a. The vanilla Pixel 7 is tipped to feature a 6.2 inch OLED display with a 5,000 mAh battery underneath, while the Pro model is said to sport a bigger 6.8-inch curved OLED panel.
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[Update: April 2022 Security Patch] Samsung Galaxy A53 Updates Tracker

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A53 smartphone in March 2022. The device runs on Android 12 OS out of the box along with One UI 4.1 on top. Underneath, it equips an octa-core Exynos 1280 processor. Galaxy A53 features a 6.5 inches Super AMOLED display with a 32 MP selfie shooter. On the other side, there’s a quad-camera island led by a 64MP primary sensor.

Galaxy A53

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated regularly in descending order with the latest update released for the device.

Samsung Galaxy A53 Updates Tracker



  • [April 12, 2022]: The Galaxy A53 5G is getting the April 2022 security patch update in South Korea and India. For the home country, the build arrives on the A536NKSU1AVCC version, while it carries the A536EXXU1AVCD number in India.


As usual, the OTA update is having a staged rollout. You can either wait for a pop-up notification or check it manually. To give it a self-check, head over to the Settings app > Software update and tap on Download and install. Also, we suggest you switch over to a WiFi network before downloading the update to avoid data charges.
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Oppo's Official ColorOS 12 update timeline for Q2 2022 (April, May, June)

Oppo always intends to prepare a roadmap first before the deployment of major software. On that note, the company has prepared the rollout schedule of ColorOS 12 in Q2 2022. In the second week of the month, Oppo officially announced a list of smartphones that will get the ColorOS 12 update in April, May, and June. The list includes the rollout of both stable and public beta versions.


ColorOS 12



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The timeline is made official by Tasleem Arif, Oppo's Vice President. According to the schedule, the stable version of the Android 12 based skin iteration is already rolling out to multiple devices, both in beta and stable form.

If you are still waiting for your Oppo device to adopt the ColorOS 12 update, check out if you are in luck this time to get the new software this quarter from the list below.

Devices to get the ColorOS 12 Stable version


Ongoing

  • Find X2, Reno6 Pro 5G, Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition, Reno5 Pro 5G, Reno4 Pro, F19 Pro+, F19 Pro, F17 Pro, A74 5G


April 25

  • OPPO A53s 5G


May 2022

  • OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G


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Devices to get the ColorOS 12 Beta version


Ongoing

  • OPPO F19

  • OPPO F19s


April 14

  • OPPO F17


April 19

  • OPPO A53


April 26 

  • Reno3 Pro

  • Reno3


May 2022

  • OPPO Reno7 5G

  • OPPO Reno 10x Zoom

  • OPPO A76


June 2022

  • OPPO Reno7 Z 5G

  • Oppo F21 Pro 5G


Important: Keep in mind that this timeline is subject to change depending on various factors.
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OnePlus 8 series receives a new software update based on ColorOS 12

OnePlus is releasing a new update for the OnePlus 8 series, including the T-Mobile variant— OnePlus 8OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T. The update for all the models is unfurling via different versions based on OxygenOS 12.

OnePlus 8, 8 Pro and 8T

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For the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, the latest software is bundled with version number ColorOS 12 C.14. Whereas, for the OnePlus 8T, it arrives on version ColorOS 12 C.21. Despite different build numbers, the changelog for the respective smartphones remains identical.

Concerning changes, the package addresses a few issues related to the system and camera app. In addition, the charging speed of the devices is now optimized. Moreover, OnePlus claims that after flashing this build, your device will run more stably. Check out the official changelog below.

Changelog



  • System

    • [Optimization] The system performance of some scenes makes your phone run more stably

    • [Optimized] The charging speed of some scenes

    • [Fix] Sliding screen stuck in the album

    • [Fix] Probabilistically unable to use face unlock

    • [Fix] Gaussian blur fails when launching the app in a specific scene



  • Camera

    • [Fix] The notification bar keeps showing that the camera is running after starting the camera




The latest OxygenOS update is rolling out in batches. The build is hitting the units in a staged manner to a limited number of users today. It will steadily make way for all users after making sure there are no critical bugs. To manually check for the update, navigate to the device’s Settings > Software Updates > Download and Install.
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Monday, April 11, 2022

Oppo F21 Pro with Snapdragon 680 launched in Bangladesh for Tk27990

Ahead of the scheduled launch in India, Oppo F21 Pro went official in Bangladesh today. This is a mid-range device by the company under the F-series flagship. In fact, we can say it is a rebrand of Oppo Reno 7 that was launched last month. Let's take a closer look at the latest Oppo smartphone.

Oppo F21 Pro

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The Oppo F21 Pro is built around a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels. The panel offers a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. It measures 156.9 x 73.2 x 7.5mm in dimensions and weighs 175 grams.

Under the hood, a Snapdragon 680 SoC powers the Oppo F21 Pro under the hood paired with 8GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. For software, it boosts Android 12 out of the box along with ColorOS 12.1 on top.

At the front, the Oppo F21 Pro houses a 32 MP camera that serves selfies and video calls. On the rear panel, the phone carries a triple camera module consisting of a 64 MP primary lens, a 2 MP microscope camera, and a 2 MP monochrome unit.

Oppo F21 Pro 5G



In addition, a 4,500 mAh battery keeps the system working with a 33W SuperVOOC charging support over a USB Type-C port. The connectivity options include dual-SIM (Nano), 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a microSD card slot. The sensors onboard are the proximity sensor, optical sensor, accelerometer, gravity sensor, gyroscope, pedometer, geomagnetic sensor, and fingerprint sensor.



Availability and Price


Oppo F21 Pro is available for pre-order and will go on sale from April 18. The phone arrives in Cosmic Black and Sunset Orange color options that cost Tk27990 (~ ₹24,640). The pricing details for India will be announced tomorrow i.e April 12.
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