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About this app
This app "simulates" the Google Play Services that the Google Camera app (Gcam) requires, allowing the camera app to be used on devices without Google Play Services. Note that this app comes without UI and therefore has no icon in the app drawer. But of course it is listed in the Android settings (e.g. for uninstallation).
It is strongly recommended to read the project page to learn more about compatibility and limitations.
This app is NOT compatible with devices running Google Play Services or microg, installation will fail on these devices. Also, the original Gcam (unmodded) version 7.6 or newer requires a compatible Android version (OS/ROM). More information about this on the project page as well.
Project page: https://github.com/lukaspieper/Gcam-Services-Provider
Licensed under MIT, by Lukas Pieper.
What's New in v1.6.1
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Jul 11, 2025 · 0.7 MB · Android API 19–35 · code 100000010
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 c31a02ad1e6124f905c97de2d84a5117048f69cb04b7997ba7de11ea027b90c4
Feb 9, 2025 · 0.7 MB · Android API 19–35 · code 9
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 8fb95c15eb4b374e8f0e3650e942b962f47f18bc36ee1d62ffa2fb53c9e1de9a
Oct 17, 2024 · 0.7 MB · Android API 19–31 · code 8
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 acf49da1a764f92f9ad62f520de021bd1a2c935dc29ba3b37110cb22595b6848
Will it run on your device?
78%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
Before you install anything, confirm the file is the one described here. On a computer, run shasum -a 256 your-download.apk (macOS or Linux) or certutil -hashfile your-download.apk SHA256 (Windows), then compare the output character-for-character with the SHA-256 on this page. If a single character differs, the file is not the build we recorded — delete it.
What the signing certificate proves
Every Android app is signed with a private key that only its developer holds. The fingerprint on this page is a hash of the matching public certificate, and it proves continuity rather than identity: it tells you a build came from whoever signed the earlier ones. Android enforces this at install time — if a package claiming to be de.lukaspieper.gcam.services is signed with a different key, the system will refuse to install it over your existing copy. A fingerprint that changes between releases is worth pausing on, because a repackaged app that has been modified by someone else cannot keep the original signature.
How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.6.0 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Gcam Services Provider (Basic) first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
Why we list sources instead of hosting everything
The official store channel is almost always the right choice: it updates automatically and carries the publisher's own distribution guarantees. A direct APK is useful when a device has no store access, when a rollout has not reached your region, or when you need a specific version — and only when the publisher has authorized that copy. APKBrowse does not list pirated, cracked, or unauthorized rebuilds of Gcam Services Provider (Basic), and a listing is removed when the evidence for it stops holding up.
Get Gcam Services Provider (Basic)
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Other sources
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Source code
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App Information
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SHA-256 Hash
c31a02ad1e6124f905c97de2d84a5117048f69cb04b7997ba7de11ea027b90c4
Signing certificate
4756977ae86765ba7ad1af4c990a7067a050ebe7a4d9f4d1013722972662c905
Previous Versions
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