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vendredi 11 février 2022

Google Camera Port Hub: Get the Best GCam APK for Samsung, Xiaomi, Redmi, and other phones!

Google Camera and its post-processing algorithms undoubtedly changed the game in terms of what we expect from smartphone cameras, elevating the Google Pixels to some of the best Android phones you can buy for the camera. That’s the exact reason why Google Camera ports are so highly requested for non-Google devices. With the appropriate ported Google Camera app, you can use Google’s superior HDR+ optimization as well as their Portrait Mode on virtually any smartphone that supports the Camera2API.

How to install and use Google Camera Port

  1. Make sure your device supports the Camera2 API. Here’s our guide on how to check if your Android device supports Camera2 API.
    • Besides the Camera2 API, Google Camera also requires Google Play Services to run. The app will crash if you try to run it on a phone without Google Apps. You can, however, use MicroG or Gcam Services Provider to spoof Google’s proprietary libraries.
  2. Download the most compatible APK file of the ported Google Camera from the next section and install it.
    • Either use one of the suggested versions for your device or pick one of the generic mods.
    • You may need to install additional XML configuration files.
  3. Restart the app.
  4. Success!

List of Devices that have known working Google Camera Ports

This article lists devices from various OEMs that have at least one working Google Camera Port. We tried to find the most  stable and user-endorsed versions. There may be “better” versions available, but the ports listed here should work for most people. PLEASE SEND US A TIP IF YOU THINK A LINK SHOULD BE UPDATED.

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Note that the devices listed below are sorted alphabetically for their name. Some of the linked threads may not be from the corresponding device forum. This is not a mistake, as many of the ports work on multiple devices. We simply linked to a thread where you can download the APK.

1. ASUS

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. ASUS ROG Phone (Z01Q) – Click Here
2. ASUS ROG Phone II (I001D) Download Click Here
3. ASUS ROG Phone 3 (I003D) Download Click Here
4. ASUS ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5s (I005D) – Click Here
5. ASUS ZenFone 3 (zenphone3) – Click Here
6. ASUS ZenFone 5Z (Z01R) – Click Here
7. ASUS ZenFone 6/ASUS 6Z (I01WD) Download Click Here
8. ASUS ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro (I002D) Download Click Here
9. ASUS ZenFone 8 (I006D)
ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip (I004D)		 Download Click Here
10. ASUS ZenFone Max M2 (X01AD) – Click Here
11. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 (X00TD) – Click Here
12. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 (X01BD) – Click Here

2. Essential

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Essential Phone PH1 (mata) – Click Here

3. F(x)tec

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. F(x)tec Pro1 (pro1) – Click Here

4. Google

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Google Pixel (sailfish)
Google Pixel XL (marlin)		 Download: cstark27 || MWP Click Here
2. Google Pixel 2 (walleye)
Google Pixel 2 XL (taimen)		 Download: cstark27 || MWP Click Here
3. Google Pixel 3 (blueline)
Google Pixel 3 XL (crosshatch)		 Download: cstark27 || MWP Click Here
4. Google Pixel 3a (sargo)
Google Pixel 3a XL (bonito)		 Download: cstark27 || MWP Click Here
5. Google Pixel 4 (flame)
Google Pixel 4 XL (coral)		 Download: cstark27 || MWP Click Here
6. Google Pixel 4a (sunfish) Download: cstark27 || MWP Click Here
7. Google Pixel 4a 5G (bramble)
Google Pixel 5 (redfin)
Google Pixel 5a (barbet)		 Download: cstark27 || MWP Click Here
8. Google Pixel 6 (oriole)
Google Pixel 6 Pro (raven)		 Download Click Here

4. HTC

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. HTC 10 (pme) – Click Here
2. HTC U Ultra (oce) – Click Here
3. HTC U11 (ocn) – Click Here
4. HTC U12+ (ime) – Click Here

5. Huawei

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Honor View 20 (princeton) – Click Here
2. Huawei P30 Pro (vogue) – Click Here

6. LeEco

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. LeEco Le 2 (s2) Download Click Here
2. LeEco Le Max 2 (x2) – Click Here
3. LeEco Le Pro3 (zl1) – Click Here

7. Lenovo

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Lenovo K6/K6 Power/K6 Note (karate/karatep) – Click Here
2. Lenovo Legion Duel – Click Here
3. Lenovo P2 (kuntao) – Click Here
4. Lenovo Z6 Pro (zippo) Download Click Here
5. Lenovo ZUK Z2/Z2 Plus (z2_plus) – Click Here
6. Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (z2_row) – Click Here

8. LG

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. LG G4 – Click Here
2. LG G5 Download Click Here
3. LG G6 Download Click Here
4. LG G7 One (phoenix_sprout) – Click Here
5. LG G7 ThinQ (judyln) – Click Here
6. LG Q7 – Click Here
7. LG V20 Download Click Here
8. LG V30 Download Click Here
9. LG V40 – Click Here
10. LG V50 ThinQ – Click Here
11. LG V60 ThinQ – Click Here
12. LG Velvet – Click Here
13. LG Wing – Click Here

9. Microsoft

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Microsoft Surface Duo (epsilon) – Click Here
2. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 (zeta) – Click Here

10. Motorola

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Moto G 5G Plus/Motorola One 5G (nairo) – Click Here
2. Moto G Power (sofia) – Click Here
3. Moto G Power 2021 (borneo) – Click Here
4. Moto G Stylus (sofiap) – Click Here
5. Moto G Stylus 5G (osaka) – Click Here
6. Moto G5 (cedric) – Click Here
7. Moto G5 Plus (potter) – Click Here
8. Moto G5S (montana) – Click Here
9. Moto G5S Plus (sanders) – Click Here
10. Moto G6 (ali) – Click Here
11. Moto G6 Plus (evert) – Click Here
12. Moto G7 (river) – Click Here
13. Moto G7 Plus (lake) – Click Here
14. Moto G8 Plus (doha) – Click Here
15. Moto G9 Play (guamp) – Click Here
16. Moto G10 and G10 Power (capri) – Click Here
17. Moto G30 (caprip) – Click Here
18. Moto G40 Fusion
Moto G60 (hanoip)		 – Click Here
19. Moto G100/Edge S (nio) – Click Here
20. Moto X4 (payton) – Click Here
21. Motorola Edge (racer) – Click Here
22. Motorola Edge 2021 (berlna) – Click Here
23. Motorola Edge Plus (burton) – Click Here
24. Motorola Edge 20 (berlin) – Click Here
25. Motorola Edge 20 Pro/Edge S Pro (pstar) – Click Here
26. Motorola Edge X30 (hiphic) – Click Here
27. Motorola One (deen) – Click Here
28. Motorola One Fusion+ (liber) – Click Here
29. Motorola One Power (chef) – Click Here
30. Motorola One Vision (kane) – Click Here

11. Nextbit

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Nextbit Robin (ether) – Click Here

12. Nokia

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Nokia 5 (ND1) – Click Here
2. Nokia 6 (PLE) – Click Here
3. Nokia 6.1 (PL2) – Click Here
4. Nokia 7.1 (CTL) – Click Here
5. Nokia 7.2 (DDV) – Click Here
6. Nokia 7 Plus (B2N) Download Click Here
7. Nokia 8 (NB1) – Click Here
8. Nokia 8.1 (PNX) Download Click Here
9. Nokia 8.3 5G (babygroot/BGT) – Click Here
10. Nokia 9 PureView (AOP) – Click Here
11. Nokia G10 (ROGA)
Nokia G20 (RNN)		 – Click Here
12. Nokia X10 (SCW)
Nokia X20 (QKS)		 – Click Here

13. Nubia

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Nubia Red Magic 3 (NX629J) – Click Here
2. Nubia Red Magic 5G (NX659J) – Click Here

14. OnePlus

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. OnePlus One (bacon) – Click Here
2. OnePlus 2 (oneplus2) – Click Here
3. OnePlus 3 (oneplus3)
OnePlus 3T (oneplus3t)		 Download Click Here
4. OnePlus 5 (cheeseburger)
OnePlus 5T (dumpling)		 Download Click Here
5. OnePlus 6 (enchilada)
OnePlus 6T (fajita)		 Download Click Here
6. OnePlus 7 (guacamoleb)
OnePlus 7 Pro (guacamole)
OnePlus 7T (hotdogb)
OnePlus 7T Pro (hotdog)
OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition (hotdogg)		 Download Click Here
7. OnePlus 8 (instantnoodle)
OnePlus 8 Pro (instantnoodlep)		 Download Click Here
8. OnePlus 8T (kebab) – Click Here
9. OnePlus 9 (lemonade)
OnePlus 9 Pro (lemonadep)		 – Click Here
10. OnePlus 9R (lemonades) – Click Here
11. OnePlus Nord (avicii) Download Click Here
12. OnePlus Nord 2 (denniz) – Click Here
13. OnePlus Nord CE (ebba) – Click Here
14. OnePlus Nord N10 (billie8) – Click Here
15. OnePlus Nord N100 (billie2) – Click Here
16. OnePlus Nord N200 (dre) – Click Here

15. OPPO

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. OPPO A52 – Click Here
2. OPPO Find X2 – Click Here
3. OPPO Find X2 Lite – Click Here
4. OPPO Find X2 Pro – Click Here
5. OPPO Find X3 Pro – Click Here
6. OPPO Reno – Click Here
7. OPPO Reno 10x Zoom – Click Here
8. OPPO Reno 2 – Click Here
9. OPPO Reno 5 – Click Here

16. Realme

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Realme 2 Pro (RMX1801) – Click Here
2. Realme 3 (RMX1821) – Click Here
3. Realme 3 Pro (RMX1851) – Click Here
4. Realme 5 (RMX1911) – Click Here
5. Realme 5 Pro (RMX1971) – Click Here
6. Realme 6 (RMX2011) – Click Here
7. Realme 6 Pro (RMX2061) – Click Here
8. Realme 7/Narzo 20 Pro (RMX2151) – Click Here
9. Realme 7 Pro (RMX2170) – Click Here
10. Realme 8 (RMX3085) – Click Here
11. Realme GT (RMX2202) – Click Here
12. Realme GT Master Edition (RMX3360/RMX3363) – Click Here
13. Realme GT Neo 2 (RMX3370) – Click Here
14. Realme X (RMX1901) – Click Here
15. Realme X2 (RMX1991/RMX1992/RMX1993) – Click Here
16. Realme X2 Pro (RMX1931) – Click Here
17. Realme X3 SuperZoom (RMX2081) – Click Here
18. Realme X7 (RMX2175/RMX3092) – Click Here
19. Realme X7 Max 5G/GT Neo (RMX3031) – Click Here
20. Realme X50 Pro (RMX2071/RMX2076) – Click Here
21. Realme XT (RMX1921) – Click Here

17. Razer

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Razer Phone (cheryl) – Click Here
2. Razer Phone 2 (aura) – Click Here

18. Samsung

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 – Click Here
2. Samsung Galaxy A32 5G – Click Here
3. Samsung Galaxy A50 – Click Here
4. Samsung Galaxy A51 – Click Here
5. Samsung Galaxy A52 4G (a52q) – Click Here
6. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G – Click Here
7. Samsung Galaxy A70 – Click Here
8. Samsung Galaxy A71 – Click Here
9. Samsung Galaxy A72 4G – Click Here
10. Samsung Galaxy A80 – Click Here
11. Samsung Galaxy F41 – Click Here
12. Samsung Galaxy F62/M62 – Click Here
13. Samsung Galaxy Fold – Click Here
14. Samsung Galaxy M31 – Click Here
15. Samsung Galaxy M51 – Click Here
16. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (greatlte) – Click Here
17. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (crownlte) – Click Here
18. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (d1)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (d2)		 – Exynos: Click Here
Qualcomm Snapdragon: Click Here
19. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite – Click Here
20. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (c1)
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (c2)		 – Click Here
21. Samsung Galaxy S7 (herolte)
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (hero2lte)		 – Click Here
22. Samsung Galaxy S8 (dreamlte)
Samsung Galaxy S8+ (dream2lte)		 – Exynos: Click Here
Qualcomm Snapdragon: Click Here
23. Samsung Galaxy S9 (starlte)
Samsung Galaxy S9+ (star2lte)		 – Exynos: Click Here
Qualcomm Snapdragon: Click Here
24. Samsung Galaxy S10e (beyond0lte)
Samsung Galaxy S10 (beyond1lte)
Samsung Galaxy S10+ (beyond2lte)		 Download Exynos: Click Here
Qualcomm Snapdragon: Click Here
25. Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (r5q) – Click Here
26. Samsung Galaxy S20 (x1)
Samsung Galaxy S20+ (y2)
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (z3)		 – Click Here
27. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – Click Here
28. Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra		 – Click Here
Click Here
29. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (r9) – Click Here
30. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip – Click Here
31. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 (b2q) – Click Here
32. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 – Click Here
33. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (q2q) – Click Here

19. Sony

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Sony Xperia 1 (griffin) – Click Here
Click Here
2. Sony Xperia 1 II (pdx203) – Click Here
3. Sony Xperia 1 III (pdx215) – Click Here
4. Sony Xperia 5 (bahamut) – Click Here
5. Sony Xperia 5 II (pdx206) – Click Here
6. Sony Xperia 5 III (pdx214) – Click Here
7. Sony Xperia 10 II (pdx201) – Click Here
8. Sony Xperia 10 III (pdx213) – Click Here
9. Sony Xperia XA2 (pioneer) – Click Here
10. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (discovery) – Click Here
11. Sony Xperia XZ2 (akari) – Click Here
12. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (apollo) – Click Here
13. Sony Xperia XZ3 (akatsuki) – Click Here

20. TCL

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. TCL 10 Pro – Click Here

21. Xiaomi

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Known Google Camera Port(s) Google Camera Port Discussion Thread
1. Mi 5 (gemini) – Click Here
2. Mi 5s (capricorn) – Click Here
Click Here
3. Mi 5s Plus (natrium) – Click Here
4. Mi 6 (sagit) – Click Here
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5. Mi 8 (dipper) – Click Here
6. Mi 8 Lite (platina) – Click Here
7. Mi 8 SE (sirius) – Click Here
8. Mi 9 (cepheus) – Click Here
9. Mi 9 Lite/Mi CC9 (pyxis) – Click Here
10. Mi 9 SE (grus) – Click Here
11. Mi 10 (umi) – Click Here
12. Mi 10 Pro (cmi) – Click Here
13. Mi 10 Ultra (cas) – Click Here
14. Mi 10T/10T Pro/Redmi K30S (apollo) – Click Here
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15. Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i/Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (gauguin) – Click Here
16. Mi 11 (venus) – Click Here
17. Mi 11 Lite 4G (courbet) – Click Here
18. Mi 11 Pro/Ultra (star) – Click Here
19. Mi 11i/11X Pro/Redmi K40 Pro+ (haydn) – Click Here
20. Mi 11X/POCO F3/Redmi K40 (alioth) – Click Here
21. Mi A1 (tissot_sprout) – Click Here
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22. Mi A2 (jasmine_sprout) – Click Here
23. Mi A2 Lite (daisy_sprout) – Click Here
24. Mi A3 (laurel_sprout) Download Click Here
25. Mi Max (hydrogen)
Mi Max Prime (helium)		 – Click Here
26. Mi Max 2 (oxygen) – Click Here
27. Mi Max 3 (nitrogen) – Click Here
28. Mi Mix (lithium) – Click Here
29. Mi Mix 2 (chiron) – Click Here
30. Mi Mix 2S (polaris) – Click Here
31. Mi Mix 3 (perseus) – Click Here
32. Mi Note 3 (jason) – Click Here
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33. Mi Note 10/Mi CC9 Pro (tucana) – Click Here
34. Mi Note 10 Lite (toco) – Click Here
35. POCO F1 (beryllium) Download Click Here
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36. POCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro (lmi) – Click Here
37. POCO M3 (citrus) – Click Here
38. POCO M3 Pro 5G/Redmi Note 10 5G (camellia) – Click Here
39. POCO X2/Redmi K30 (phoenix) Download Click Here
40. POCO X3/X3 NFC (surya) – Click Here
41. POCO X3 Pro (vayu) – Click Here
42. POCO X3 GT/Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G China (chopin) – Click Here
43. Redmi 3S (land) – Click Here
44. Redmi 4 Prime (markw) – Click Here
45. Redmi 4A (rolex) – Click Here
46. Redmi 4X (santoni) – Click Here
47. Redmi 5 Plus/Redmi Note 5 (vince) – Click Here
48. Redmi 5A (riva) – Click Here
49. Redmi 6 Pro (sakura) – Click Here
50. Redmi 7 (onclite) – Click Here
51. Redmi 7A (pine) – Click Here
52. Redmi 8 (olive) – Click Here
53. Redmi 8A (olivelite) – Click Here
54. Redmi 9 Power/Redmi 9T (lime) – Click Here
55. Redmi 10X (atom)
Redmi 10X Pro (bomb)		 – Click Here
56. Redmi K20/Mi 9T (davinci) – Click Here
57. Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro (raphael) – Click Here
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58. Redmi Note 3 (kenzo/kate) – Click Here
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59. Redmi Note 4 (mido) – Click Here
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60. Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro (whyred) – Click Here
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61. Redmi Note 6 Pro (tulip) – Click Here
62. Redmi Note 7/7S (lavender) – Click Here
63. Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet) – Click Here
64. Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo)
Redmi Note 8T (willow)		 – Click Here
65. Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia) Download Click Here
66. Redmi Note 9/Redmi 10X 4G (merlin) – Click Here
67. Redmi Note 9S/Note 9 Pro India/Note 10 Lite India (curtana)
Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse)
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (excalibur)
POCO M2 Pro (gram)		 Download Click Here
68. Redmi Note 9T (cannong) – Click Here
69. Redmi Note 10 (mojito) – Click Here
70. Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet)
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (sweet_pro)		 – Click Here
71. Redmi Note 10S (rosemary) – Click Here
72. Redmi S2/Y2 (ysl) – Click Here
73. Xiaomi 11T Pro (vili) – Click Here

Choose the correct APK for your device, change into the right settings, and shoot away to some stunning photos with the Google magic!

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Android 13 DP1 brings a redesigned media player UI, preps “Media Tap To Transfer” feature

The first developer preview of Android 13 is officially out. While the final release won’t come out until later this year, the first preview gives us a broad outline of changes and features that are coming in the next major release of Android. From updated privacy features and improvements to Material You theming to new language controls and optimizations for large screen devices, Android 13 brings many exciting changes. In addition, the latest version also showcases various improvements coming to the media playback experience, including a redesigned media output picker UI, a brand new media play UI, and more.

New media player UI

With Android 11, Google consolidated the media player controls into the notification shade. In Android 12, the media player gained support for dynamic theming, but its overall design remained more or less the same. With the Android 13 Developer Preview 1, though, Google is preparing a fresh design (via Esper). The new media player is larger and puts a prominent play/pause button in the right corner. It also shows a progress bar with track info displayed on the left side. The album art is missing for some reason, but that’s likely to change in the future update. Note that this new media player UI isn’t live in the Developer Preview 1 and needs to be enabled by a SystemUI flag.

Android 13 DP1 notification shade displaying a new media player UI Notification shade in Androd 12 showing media player

Screenshots credit: Esper

Redesigned media output Picker

Earlier this month, we learned that Android 13 might ship with a redesigned audio output picker. This new design is now live in the Android 13 DP1. For the unaware, the audio output picker is a button that appears in the upper right corner of the media player. When you click on it, it brings up a menu with all the available devices that you can route sound output to.

The new design replaces the old volume slider with a rounded and bubbly one. It now also highlights the currently selected audio device with a checkmark.

Media Tap To Transfer

Finally, the first developer preview of Android 13 contains references for a feature called “Media Tap To Transfer.” We first spotted this upcoming feature in January, and it’s still a work in progress in Android 13 DP1. It appears to be Google’s answer to Apple’s “Hand off audio” feature, allowing users to hold an iPhone close to a HomePod speaker to transfer media playback.

Screenshot of a media app with a popup that reads "Playing on DEMO", and the popup has an Undo button Screenshot of a media app with a "Move closer to play on DEMO" popup

Screenshots credit: Android Police

When you’re playing media on your smartphone or tablet and move close to a compatible Cast-enabled device, Android 13 will display a “media tap to transfer” chip. This will allow users to transfer the media playback from their current device to the receiver device, say, a speaker or smart TV. Like the new media player UI, this feature isn’t live in Android 13 DP1.

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jeudi 10 février 2022

Android’s Bluetooth and Ultra-wideband stacks become mainline modules in Android 13

Google just dropped the first Android 13 developer preview, and it gives us a glimpse of some of the changes coming in the next major Android upgrade. As we highlighted in our announcement post, Android 13 DP1 reveals that Google will roll out updated privacy controls, a new Photo picker API, a Quick settings placement API, new Quick Settings tiles, and much more with Android 13 later this year. But those aren’t all the changes coming in the next big Android release. In fact, Google’s blog post glosses over some of the other critical changes included in the release. In this post, we’ll take a look at one such change, which will allow Google to push new Bluetooth and Ultra-wideband features to users without depending on OEMs to release timely software updates.

According to Mishaal Rahman’s deep dive into Android 13 DP1, Google will make the Bluetooth and Ultra-wideband stacks mainline modules in Android 13. For the unaware, Android’s Project Mainline essentially lets Google take control of critical framework components and system applications, thereby allowing the company to deliver new features and security updates for those components/applications without waiting for OEMs to roll out a software update.

To do so, Google makes use of Mainline modules, which can be updated through the Google Play Services framework and the Google Play Store. In Android 13, Google is making Android’s Bluetooth and Ultra-wideband stacks mainline modules. This will let the company add new features to the Bluetooth and Ultra-wideband stack and get them to users as quickly as possible.

Rahman further reveals that Google is already working on adding new features, like support for the new Bluetooth LE Audio standard, to the Bluetooth stack. In addition, the company is working on a new Jetpack Library and a reference HAL for the Ultra-wideband stack, which, combined with the updateable UWB mainline module, will allow the company to expand the use of UWB hardware for new software features.

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Check out our Favorite Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series

The Galaxy S22 series of smartphones is here and it is Samsung’s flagship lineup for 2022. The standard Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus are catered towards an audience that wants a phone under the price of $1,000 whereas the big boy Galaxy S22 Ultra is for those who want a no-limits flagship. Regardless of which phone you get, it’s important to protect your investment from getting scratched or dented. The best way to do that is by using a case. Here are some of our favorite cases for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series of smartphones!

Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro

Galaxy S22 Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro

The Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro has been one of our recommendations for the longest time thanks to its robust design and rugged frame. If you’re someone who drops your phone often and wants to make sure that it stays protected at all times, the Unicorn Beetle Pro is the perfect option. It’s got a silicone layer that wraps around the phone plus a hard plastic layer that comes in contact with any surface upon impact.

If that doesn’t sound like ample protection already, you even get a built-in screen protector so there’s no need to purchase one separately. Not only is the Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro protective, but it’s also got some nice utilitarian features up its sleeve. For starters, there’s a kickstand on the rear that can help you rest the phone on any surface you like. This comes in handy when viewing content on the phone for long hours. Apart from this, you also get a belt holster with the case so if you like carrying your phone around on your belt, you know which case to get!

    Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro
    The Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro is for those who want the best protection with extra utility like a kickstand.

Spigen Thin Fit

Spigen Thin Fit S22

While some people may want complete protection for their smartphones, not everyone wants to use a case that’s drop-resistant. Such cases are generally thick and change the way the phone looks and feels in the hand. However, a case is still necessary to provide some type of protection at least against scratches and dings. The solution to this problem is to use a thin case. A thin case adds a basic layer of protection without adding too much bulk or changing the dimensions of your phone considerably.

One of the best thin cases out there is the Spigen Thin Fit. While the Thin Fit used to be a hard plastic case some time back, Spigen revised the design last year and it’s now more flexible as well as more protective. It’s lightweight and doesn’t add any noticeable weight to the phone and this is especially appreciable on a large and heavy device like the Galaxy S22 Ultra. It also looks stealthy and is the perfect case for someone who wants something minimal.

    Spigen Thin Fit
    The Spigen Thin Fit is for those who want a minimalistic case that doesn't add too much bulk to the device.

i-Blason Ares

iblason Ares for s22

The Galaxy S22 series of phones come in a variety of attractive colors. When you’ve picked a color of your choice, you would surely want to show it off to everyone when using the phone. That’s where a clear case comes in handy. The i-Blason Ares isn’t your average clear case though. It has a transparent back that shows off the color of the smartphone but also offers a ton of protection thanks to rugged bumpers running all around the edge of the case.

This is easily one of the most protective cases that you can buy that’s also clear. It’s also available in a variety of colors along the edges so you can either choose to match it with the color of your phone or choose a contrasting finish that can give your phone a completely new look altogether.

    i-Blason Ares
    If you're looking for a clear case that doesn't compromise in the protection department, this case is for you.

Ringke Fusion X

Ringke Fusion X S22 Ultra

This case is for those who are a fan of the military camo look. The Fusion X case from Ringke has a translucent back with a camo pattern that looks great when you put it on a phone. There’s also a nice texture on the back that improves the grip of the phone when you’re holding it. Apart from looking tough, the Ringke Fusion X also has tough protection with large corner bumps that protect the device in case of a fall.

The bumper runs all along the edges of the device and is made of TPU which is shock-absorbent. The backplate is polycarbonate which means it’s sturdy and offers good protection for the back as well. The elements from the side bumper extend onto the back in some parts to give the case a more aggressive look. If you want a rugged case that has a nice design and doesn’t add too much bulk, you can consider this case from Ringke.

    Ringke Fusion X
    The Ringke Fusion X case is for those who want a protective case that doesn't add too much bulk and also has a nice design or pattern at the back. It looks pretty cool!

Clayco Xenon

clayco xenon galaxy s22

A lot of people want to protect their phone from drops but do not want to add too much bulk or compromise on the design. This is where the Clayco Xenon comes into the picture. The Xeon series of cases from Clayco is protective but doesn’t add a lot of bulk to your smartphone. If you got the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it’s already quite a bulky device so if you put on a thick case, it may get slightly uncomfortable to hold and use for long hours.

The Clayco Xenon case solves that by using softer materials that don’t necessarily add too much thickness. The design of the case is also nice and sober without too many aggressive elements. You get a matte finish on the back that makes it easier to grip the phone accompanied by carbon fiber accents on the top and the bottom to give the case a slightly tough look. It even comes with a built-in screen protector and is available in a few color options depending on the device.

    Clayco Xenon
    Want a good amount of protection but don't want to add too much bulk? Consider this case from Clayco!

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Does the Samsung Galaxy S22 series support wireless charging?

Wireless charging is a feature that many consumers look for in their next phones. Personally speaking, charging a phone isn’t the most tedious task out there, but plugging in and removing a cable takes a couple of extra seconds. Using a wireless charger is just so much more convenient, and many high-end phones support the feature. And if you’re wondering, yes, that includes the Samsung Galaxy S22 series.

All three phones in the Galaxy S22 series support wireless charging, including reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare, as Samsung calls it). That shouldn’t be a surprise considering Samsung’s flagship phones have supported wireless charging for a while. There’s no wireless charger in the box, though. You can see what’s included in the box in our unboxing articles below:

How does wireless charging work on the Galaxy S22 series?

Just like most other phones right now, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series charges wirelessly with the Qi standard. This is an interface that transmits power over a short-range wireless connection, allowing you to charge your phone without plugging in a cable. Essentially, all you need to do is place your phone down on a wireless charger (it can be a mat, stand, or just about anything that can fit a charging coil inside) and it’ll begin charging if it’s properly aligned. Qi is pretty much the only wireless charging standard that matters right now, so finding a compatible charger should be easy.

Qi wireless charger

Multiple devices charging on a wireless charger

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series supports wireless charging speeds up to 15W, which isn’t the fastest out there, but it’s still decently quick. That’s one of the downsides of wireless charging – it tends to be slower than wired alternatives. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus support up to 25W wired charging, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra supports up to 45W charging, for example. That limitation of wireless charging exists because it’s hard to transmit power wirelessly without generating a lot of heat that could potentially cause damage.

But that’s not all, because the Galaxy S22 phones also support Wireless PowerShare, or reverse wireless charging. Essentially, you can use your phone as a charger for another device. The Galaxy S22 series can provide up to 4.5W of power to another device. While you can try to power up another phone this way, it’s really meant for charging accessories that also support wireless charging, like Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro. Because those devices have small batteries, it’s easy to charge them this way.

Should you get a wireless charger?

Wireless charging isn’t a necessity as much as it is a convenience feature. Like we’ve said, it allows you to just put your phone down on a charger and it will charge, no fiddling with cables required. You can have your phone charging at your desk while you work, or even get a charging stand that holds the phone up so you can easily glance at the screen if you need to. It’s more suited for drop-and-forget situations, so the next time you pick your phone up, you’re in a better position for use in the day.

Samsung 15W Wireless charger stand

Another big benefit is that you can use the USB Type-C port for something else while the phone charges. The Samsung Galaxy S22 (like most flagship phones) doesn’t have a headphone jack, so if you want to use wired headphones, you’re going to need that port. With a wireless charger, you can keep the port free for situations like this. You would need to figure out the ideal charger for such a situation though, as many stands would block the port in portrait orientation, while some others may not have correct coil positioning for landscape charging.

Wireless charging does have its downsides, though, since you can’t really use your phone while it’s charging this way. Every time you pick up the phone, it’ll stop charging until you put it back on the charger, and that can be more of an inconvenience than wired charging for some people. Plus, as we’ve mentioned, wireless charging just isn’t as fast as wired charging most of the time, and it’s more expensive, too.

Regardless, if you think the pros outweigh the cons, you can check out the best wireless chargers you can get for Galaxy phones if you’re interested. Otherwise, we also have a list of the best wired chargers for you.

If you want to learn all about Samsung’s latest phones, check out our Galaxy S22 hands-on, focusing on the regular and Plus models, as well as the Galaxy S22 Ultra hands-on if you want the top-tier model. You can buy both phones below, or check out our round-up of the best deals you can get on the Galaxy S22 series.

    Samsung Galaxy S22

    The Samsung Galaxy S22 is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and supports wireless charging at up to 15W.
    Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

    The Galaxy S22 Plus is just as great as the S22, but now with a bigger battery and display.
    Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    The Galaxy S22 Ultra has a bigger and better display, a built-in S Pen, and more compared to the smaller models.

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