Rachit AgarwalUpdate: I have tried the Camera NX Mod on various devices. I found that the app was working perfectly on OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T, Nokia 8, and original Pixel and Pixel XL. However, the mod failed to work on Nexus 5X, Redmi Note 3, Mi A1, Samsung Galaxy S8, Moto G4, OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T.
While Google’s flagship offerings for 2017, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, suffered from a lot of problems since day one, there was no one denying the fact that the phones packed the best smartphone cameras we have ever seen. There’s rarely a time when the whole tech world is unanimous on a single subject, however, Google Pixel 2 achieved this rare feat by getting crowned as the best smartphone camera for 2017 by every renowned tech reviewer out there.
One of the biggest features of the Google Pixel 2 camera is that the smartphone can take incredible portrait shots using just a single camera when most of the flagships fail to do so, even with a dual-camera setup. While Pixel 2s pack impeccable camera hardware, the success of portrait mode feature is undeniably because of Google’s software prowess. Since portrait mode is primarily a software enabled feature, the chances of it being ported to other devices, however slim it may be, was always on the cards.
Well, today we are happy to announce that Senior XDA developer Charles Chow has finally found a way to enable Google Pixel 2’s portrait mode on other Google devices including the original Pixels, Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X. According to a blog post published on his website Chromloop, Camera NX V7.3, which is a mod for Google Camera, can unlock the portrait mode feature on other Android devices.
Portrait Mode Feature on Other Devices
Note: While the Google Camera mod that brings Portrait Mode on other devices is only said to be available for Nexus 5X, 6P and the original, we also tried it on our OnePlus 3 and it worked, so you can give it a try on other devices.
- Download the Camera NX V7.3 mod by clicking on the link. Open the APK on your smartphone and hit the install button to install the mod on your device. Also, grant any necessary permission as required by the app.
2. Now, launch the Camera NX app on your phone and tap on the hamburger menu button at the top left corner. Here, tap on the “Portrait” button.
4. That’s it, now just point and shoot to take the portrait shots on your device.
We tested the app on our Nexus 5X but found that at the time of publishing this article, it didn’t work properly on our device. The app just kept on crashing and stopped responding to any input. That said, the same camera mod for OnePlus 3/3T worked perfectly fine. That means that, it might be possible that we are encountering some problem with our own handset. I have attached the sample photo which I took with the modded Camera NX on my OnePlus 3.
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Use Pixel 2’s Portrait Mode on Other Android Devices
Since the app worked on my personal OnePlus 3, I believe that the app will also be working completely fine on original Pixels, Nexus 6P, and Nexus 5X. However, since the app crashed on my Nexus 5X, I would love for you guys to try it out and share your experiences with us.
It doesn’t work on 10 or G please help .
Not working in my MI note 4
Problem while parsing the package error
8. Oreo version only support this apk
Apka is not running on redmi 4
On redmi 4 its apka is not running
It doesn’t work on my Mi A1. The camera app opens and then it goes blank after going to settings then then it started to display but then I can’t take picture after sometime it says camera is not responding
All was running on my Mi A1 but it was not able to connect to camera hence doesn’t give any display
It can run on my 6.0.1 Android version.
I’m using the redmi 3s prime.
Plz help how can I get this portrait mode on mobile.
For everyone who’s seeing the parsing error while installing, You’ve to be on an Oreo (Android 8.0) based ROM to be able to install the apk.
For people who’re seeing a black screen when opening the app, these steps worked for me (On a Xiaomi Mi5, custom rom based on Oreo 8.1):
1) I installed google camera from the playstore.
2)Cleared the modded app’s data.
3) Relaunched the app and Voila! It worked. Flawlessly.
If you still are facing issues, I would suggest to take a look at the developer’s posts in xda.
https://www.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-portrait-mode-port-non-google-android-oreo/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/themes/app-collection-camera-modded-t3591177
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/themes/app-collection-camera-modded-t3591177/post75047174#post75047174
Tried on s8plus exynos variant … Camera installed but portrait feature is not working(whenever i open the app and toggle portrait mode .., the.screen.goes black .????????tried several mods from xda forums …can i get any help???
I have the same problem on my galaxy s8 exynos version
I have a new apk which is running just fine in my exynos galaxy s8… portrait mode on rear camera working perfectly fine… though it’s not working on selfie
Hi Rachit…..can you help me?? This APK is not working on my Moto g⁴….any other apks….?? ????????????
Not working in moto g5 plus. Getting parse error
Parsing error on lg G6
It’s not working on my moto g4 How I solved this!
not working in samsung galaxy note 5….shows “problem parsing the package”
All the OnePlus 3 and 3T owners can refer to this article. Download the APK mentioned in the article and try again. It’s working perfectly on my personal OnePlus 3.
Dear Rachit , I have one plus 3t mid night black edition..but the app is not working..screen is blacked out and after some time the app says it has stoped working..Help ?
Works on
1 OnePlus 3/3T(Nougat)
2 Redmi Note 3(Oreo)
3 Redmi Note 4(Oreo)
4 OnePlus 5(Nougat)
Not working on redmi note 4 oreo
Pls share link if it works
Redmi note 3 when?? How ?? I am using it now .. and am stuck with this marshmallow??
How u got oreo in rn3
Which oreo rom are you using for your redmi note 3?? Pls tell…
Parsinh error on my redmi note 4x
Parsing error in moto g5s plus ????
Not working on my OnePlus 3 black screen is only showing
It’s not working even on OnePlus 3
Was so excited and disappointed ????
Please refer to the following link and download the APK mentioned there. https://clone.beebom.com/portrait-mode-oneplus-3-3t-camera-nx-mod/
Parse error on my Redmi 3s????
Black screen and no buttons work on my 3 T please solve the problem
Same problem op3
Please refer to the following link and download the APK mentioned there. https://clone.beebom.com/portrait-mode-oneplus-3-3t-camera-nx-mod/
Parse error ka b bta do yr….
Parse error
Redmi 3S Prime
Cant work on oneplus 3
I have updated to oreo and it shows black screen and fauls
Parsing problem
Parse problem
Parse error on Moto g5 plus
Staging error on the Moto g5 plus? Have you checked it for this model?
Parse error on OP 5T
Hi, I was able to install this on my op3 but it keeps crashing… Any solutions??
Parse error on S7
It’s also working perfectly on mi a1 both portrait and ar stickers ….
I have mi A1 but I got black screen when open the nx camera app .. please give me hint how to handle the same
I tried in Oneplus 3T, after opening the app its not responding. No button s working and mage s not displaying.
same with my galaxy s8
Please refer to the following link and download the APK mentioned there. https://clone.beebom.com/portrait-mode-oneplus-3-3t-camera-nx-mod/
It shows Parse error upon clicking the apk file to install on my Moto X play running Nougat.
Problem parsing the package on Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon.
parse error upon clicking the APK file. My phone is Huawei Honor 5X Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Snapdragon Version.
It shows Parse error on my Xiaomi Redmi 4X
Parsing error….
Not working on 3T
Got the parse error while installing app on my Samsung Galaxy S7
Doesn’t worked on my Moto g5 plus. Shows parse error.
In my Moto G5+ it’s showing pharse error
I think.its due to older or different SoC
Parsing error in android lollipop htc desire 728 dual sim.
HTC Desire 728 dual sim: It is showing parsing error.
There was a problem parsing my package on my redmi note 4
Parsing error in my moto g4 plus
I tried on moto g5s plus , but i couldnt open the app, it shows me the parse error.
Not working on my OnePlus 5 running on Android 8.0
It’s not working on my galaxy s8 (exynos version)…it says *there was a problem parsing the package*…if you have solution please post..
Not working on my nokia 6
Not working on my OnePlus 5. Just shows black screen when I open the app. And no controls work either
There was a problem while parsing the package error got on my redmi note 4..help plz
Doesn’t work on MiA1.
even i tried the same.. It’s strucking.. try One plus camera app. its amazing.. bt no pro features.
It shows Parse error upon clicking the apk file to install. My device is Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X MTK.
Thanks…. Worked well on my Moto X Play!!
How do you remove parse error