One of the most popular builds from 2021. You can find its specific config database on Celso Azevedo's GCam Repository .
: Move your downloaded .xml file into the Configs8 folder.
Platforms like XDA Forums or the r/GCamPort subreddit are the best places to find configs optimized by other users with your exact phone. How to Install a Config File
The 2021 configs perfected the algorithms for clean, noise-free low-light photography.
The GCam community is vast and active. To find the latest and most reliable information, config files, and APKs for your Xiaomi Mi 8, use these resources:
This usually means the configuration file is trying to access a hardware sensor your phone doesn't have, or you installed an APK built for a different processor type (e.g., trying to run a Snapdragon optimized APK on an Exynos chip). Try a different developer's base APK.
Place your downloaded .xml file into the GCam/Configs8/ folder. Load the Config: Open the GCam 8.1 app. Double-tap the black area around the shutter button. A menu will appear; select your .xml file and tap Restore . Key Tweaks for GCam 8.1
The were exceptionally stable for devices running Android 10, 11, and 12. Configs created during this time, often labeled config8 or BSG_8.1 , are optimized for: Optimal Performance: Low lag, stable HDR+.
: Aggressive HDR+ or noise reduction settings in the config.
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around the shutter button (the area between the shutter button and the gallery preview circle). A pop-up dialog box titled "Choose Config" will appear. Select your downloaded .xml file from the drop-down menu.
On Android 11 and newer, you may need to grant GCam "All files access" permission. Go to: Settings → Apps → Google Camera → Permissions → Files and media → Allow management of all files .