Apps: Open Camera
Last updated: September 17, 2025
What Open Camera is a full-featured camera app with manual controls and no tracking. Package: net.sourceforge.opencamera.
Why on Zer0
- No cloud dependencies; detailed control over capture behavior.
- Easy to disable geotagging and metadata to reduce leakage.
Safe use
- Turn off location tagging; strip EXIF on share where possible.
- Use storage locations aligned with your backup policy.
- Review microphone/camera permissions and revoke when not needed.
Limits
- May not access all proprietary Pixel camera features (HDR+, etc.).
- Image quality can differ from stock camera apps.
Links
- Website: https://opencamera.org.uk
- F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/
- Store: Andromeda Store
Verify
- Prefer F-Droid/Andromeda; verify repo signature.
- If sideloading, verify APK checksum and signing certificate.
- See: Verify