The POCO M4 Pro is a well-rounded smartphone in the budget mid-range as it offers many attractive features like a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a respectable MediaTek Helio G96 chipset with 4G connectivity and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

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Its cameras are also quite capable hardware-wise, as the phone sports a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64b40 primary sensor, paired with an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 front camera. However, many users feel that the device is lacking on the camera software front.

To solve this issue, we have found the best GCam Apk for the POCO M4 Pro.

Budget-range devices don’t usually get the software polish and optimization for their camera apps from the manufacturers. This is where Android-based operating systems truly shine, as the developer community picks up the slack and offers more optimized solutions.

GCam has many advantages over the stock camera, such as HDR+ and HDR+ Enhanced capabilities to provide more details and high-quality images. Other features include Astrophotography, Night Sight, Panorama, Motion Photos, Lens Blur, etc. Additionally, users can load several configuration files to maximize the functionality of the GCam APK and tune the camera according to their tastes and needs.

Download GCam for POCO M4 Pro

You can download the GCam v8.1.101 from BSG, as it is the most stable GCam port for the POCO M4 Pro. Many users have tested this version of the GCam and confirmed that it produces better images than the stock app in both well-lit-up and low-light environments.

Download GCam for POCO M4 Pro from here

Make sure that you are downloading the MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1zfix_MGC.apk, which is the second link on the list.

Additionally, users can customize their GCam image output by using various config (XML) files that provide specific tuning to the app. Some popular config files for GCam v8.1.101 are:-

  • Leica for BSG
  • Leica for BSG (ultra-wide)
  • Simple DSLR
  • True to life

Download the GCam Config Files from here

Download LMC for POCO M4 Pro

There is another GCam port called LMC which specializes in human shots and comes with a whole host of additional features like a Leica preset, Pro mode, and more.

Download LMC from here

Make sure that you are downloading the LMC8.4_R13_Fix2.apk, which is the first link on the list. For the best human shots, you will need to load this config file.

Steps to Install GCam & LMC on POCO M4 Pro

It is quite easy to install an external APK on POCO M4 Pro. Just follow the steps below:

  1. Download the apk file from the above link.
  2. Open the APK, and it will ask for permission to install apps from external or Unknown Sources.
  3. Enable either by simply tapping on the pop-up and proceeding with the instruction, or you can go to Settings > Security/Privacy > Enable Installation from Unkown Sources. 
  4. You can now simply launch the installer package or APK file again.
  5. Wait for the process to complete, and you’re ready to use it.

Steps to Load Config Files in GCam

  1. Navigate to the internal storage of your device and create a folder called GCam.
  2. Make sure that this folder is on the same level as DCIM, Downloads folders.
  3. Create a folder inside the GCam folder called Configs8.
  4. Move the downloaded XML files into the Configs8 folder.
  5. Open the GCam App and double-tap the area around the shutter button.GCam config files
  6. Select the config file and tap on “restore”.
  7. If you are using an operating system based on Android 12 and above, you will need to allow GCam to Access All Files. (App permissions->Files and media-> Allow management of all files).

Steps to Load Config Files in LMC

  1. Open the LMC App and double-tap the area around the shutter button.
  2. Select the config file and tap on “restore”.
  3. If you are using an operating system based on Android 12 and above, you will need to allow GCam to Access All Files. (App permissions ->Files and media -> Allow management of all files).

Disclaimer: GCam viewfinder lag is a known issue that occurs on MediaTek processors. Since the POCO M4 Pro houses the MediaTek Helio G96 processor, this lag could happen on your device.

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