Download Google Camera for Galaxy Z Fold 2 [GCam Go APK]

Samsung finally unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 within the Galaxy Unpacked 2020. This one is that the successor to the first-ever folding phone- the...

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Last updated on April 29, 2026

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Samsung finally unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 within the Galaxy Unpacked 2020. This one is that the successor to the first-ever folding phone- the Galaxy Fold. If you are here, then you probably want to install the Google camera on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.

Google Camera is just a normal camera app with simple UI but some of the useful features. These features you won’t find in any mid-range device normally. Meanwhile, the Google Camera runs on powerful software API which works perfectly and offers stunning image and video quality. The majority of the users find it useful whether in daylight or night condition than the device stock camera. It has a nice simple user interface, on-screen modes/options, and settings as well.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Specifications: Overview

Samsung calls the “Hideaway Hinge” of Galaxy Z Fold 2 “The most advanced mechanism for folding technology”. This means the Galaxy Z Fold 2 can not only open & close but also stand on its own at various angles, thanks to this hinge design.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 features a 7.6-inch display with Samsung’s Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) & it’s a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel (1768 x 2208) with 120Hz refresh rate. because of the LTPO technology, there’s a variable refresh rate which suggests the display can refresh as slow as once or as fast as 120 times every second. On the surface, there’s a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2260 x 816 pixels. The refresh rate is 60Hz. Both the displays support HDR10+.

The triple camera setup on the rear includes a primary 12 Megapixel unit with OIS & f/1.8 aperture, a secondary 12 Megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 3rd 12 Megapixel zoom lens. The camera for selfies is that the same for both displays i.e., a ten Megapixel f/2.2 camera.

Under the hood, it’s the top-notch Snapdragon 865+ processor and has 5G support. The processor is paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone runs on OneUI 2.1 supported Android 10.

Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/Yes, GPS, and USB Type-C. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 supports face unlock.

Google Camera Port for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

The Google Camera features HDR, HDR+, HDR+ enhanced, RAW, ZSL, Flash, AR Stickers, Night Sight, Portrait mode, etc. It also offers Super Res Zoom, AR Emojis, Google Lens, TimeLapse, Slow-Motion, Image Stabilization, Photosphere, and more. While the video recording also comes out clear and sharp as compared to the other stock camera apps.

Here we have mentioned the list of features/modes which are working and not working on Google Camera ported beta app for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2. The issues/bugs may be fixed in the future.

Latest GCam 9.6.19 Versions:

Other Stable Builds:

Note:
The Google Camera APK files above come from trusted developers in the XDA community and other reliable sources. Compatibility may vary depending on software updates or device configurations. If you encounter issues like app crashes or installation errors, drop a comment below so we can help troubleshoot!

Steps to install Google Camera on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

The Google Camera APK file installation process is as simple as installing any other third-party APK file. You don’t have to root your device for this.

Download the GCam APK file from the download link above and tap on it.
Make sure that the Unknown Sources option is enabled on your device. In order to this, go to the device Settings menu > Security/Privacy > enable it. [If already enabled, skip to the installation]
It will launch the package installer and tap on the Install button.
Once the installation is done, open, and use it.
Enjoy!

Still, if the camera app doesn’t work, then enable the Camera2api by using build.prop

Persist.vender.camera.HAL3.enable=1

I hope this guide will help you a lot and you have now successfully installed the Google Camera ported app on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 handset. In case, if you’re facing any trouble, feel free to write down in the comments below.