When modders discuss "drivers" in the context of Google Camera, they are rarely talking about kernel-level Linux drivers. Instead, they are referring to configuration libraries, HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) bindings, and XML tuning files.
Because Google Camera is designed specifically for Google’s Pixel hardware (which uses the Snapdragon ISP), getting it to run on other devices (like Xiaomi, Samsung, or Motorola devices, which may use different ISPs) requires specific "drivers" or modifications.
Most Gplus cameras work out-of-the-box with the uvcvideo kernel module. For advanced controls: gplus camera driver
Never manually delete .sys files from C:\Windows\System32\drivers. This can cause a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_IN_FREED_SPECIAL_POOL.
In a perfect world, a webcam is UVC-compliant, meaning Windows/macOS/Linux recognize it instantly. GPlus cameras, however, were manufactured just before UVC became mandatory. They relied on proprietary bridge chips: When modders discuss "drivers" in the context of
The GPlus Camera Driver is actually a generic shell that unpacks specific *.sys and *.inf files for these bridge chips. When you download "GPlus_Webcam_Driver_v2.1.exe," you are not downloading a Logitech-style unified driver; you are downloading a bundle of five to ten different manufacturer drivers with a GPlus logo pasted on the installer.
This is the most common scenario for Gplus camera users. Follow this exact sequence to avoid conflicts. Never manually delete
Cause: Driver conflict or corrupted USB controller cache. Fix:
The Good: When you find the correct .exe (look for version 3.2 or higher), the installer runs in 60 seconds.
The Bad: The device shows up as "USB2.0 PC CAMERA" or "GPlus Endoscope" in Device Manager. The driver date is often from 2016. To get it working in OBS, you must add a "Video Capture Device" and then manually deinterlace the source—something the manual never mentions.