Alternatives to Google Pixel Camera.
Original question by @Psyhackological@lemmy.ml
I use basic Google Pixel Camera app that forces me to have Google Photos installed so I can view my photos. My workaround is just going to the gallery directly. I don't use GrapheneOS's camera as I've seen worse quality when comparing two. I heard of modded Google Camera's for specific devices. Any suggestions?
IIRC Gcam mods depend on the phone model https://xdaforums.com/f/google-camera-mods.8422/
you don't need to use google photos. we have this https://github.com/lukaspieper/Gcam-Services-Provider
There's also this shim in case you have GMS installed but no GPhotos, it allows using any gallery app with GCam:
I've been using Fossify Camera with Google photos disabled and the pixel camera app deleted. Double clicking the power button brings up the fossify camera, and clicking on the previous picture thumbnail opens the default gallery app.
What is your objection to Pixel camera? This will help find a suitable replacement.