Akash-Sriram/morphe-google-photos

Morphe Patches for Google Photos and Android Apps

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updated Oct 13, 2026

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Morphe Google Photos (MGP)

Morphe patches for Google Photos, derived from RookieEnough/De-Vanced, adding Pixel feature spoofing, GmsCore/MicroG support, in-app flag controls, and offline neural model delivery.


🩹 Patches list

v1.14.2  •  main  •  13 patches total

📦 Google Photos  •  13 patches

🎯 Supported versions:

7.96.0.993165104
💊 Patch📜 Description
AMOLED dark themeMakes Google Photos dark surfaces true black while keeping light mode untouched.
Account avatarLoads and displays account profile avatars across the top toolbar, Bento menu, and account switcher.
Change to official package nameRetains the official package name (com.google.android.apps.photos) instead of renaming to app.morphe.android.apps.photos. This is an exceptional option strictly for non-root users whose devices do not have Google Photos preinstalled by the OEM (such as custom ROMs or de-Googled devices). Root users do not need this (simply deselect GmsCore support instead). When selecting this, also enable 'Disable Play Store updates'.
Custom Morphe brandingReplaces the Google Photos icon and in-app logos with Morphe branding (violet / teal / indigo / slate pinwheel, hand-drawn style).
Disable Play Store updatesDisables Play Store updates by setting the version code to the maximum allowed (Int.MAX_VALUE). Prevents Google Play from automatically overwriting the patched app when using the official package name on devices without preinstalled Photos.
Enable DCIM folders backup controlDisables always on backup for the Camera and other DCIM folders, allowing you to control backup for each folder individually. This will make the app default to having no folders backed up.
Enable Phenotype flag managerEnables an in-app flag manager in Photos Settings to toggle curated experimental UI redesigns, video editor tools, and feature flags.
Fix memory style font loadingRedirects font loading across Stories and UI to authentic Google Fonts with local caching and CDN downloading, fixing fallback fonts and blank text in Memories.
GmsCore supportEnables GmsCore / MicroG support and renames package for non-root installs. Leave enabled for standard non-root installs; disable only for rooted system installs using genuine Google Play Services.
Google One Bento BadgeRestores the genuine Google One subscription badge in the Google Photos Bento account menu.
Local creation downloaderIntercepts saving memory collages and creations, exporting them to the device Google Photos folder (DCIM/Google Photos) for quota-free backup instead of direct cloud library commits.
Model Readiness GatesBypasses the 0MB Mobile Data Download check for AI models and reports them as loaded.
Spoof featuresSpoofs the device to enable Google Pixel exclusive features, including unlimited storage.

⚠️ Limitations & Workarounds

Saving auto-generated creations directly from Memories / Stories and the Create tab (Made-For-You) normally triggers a cloud-side commit on Google's servers, bypassing on-device Pixel XL spoofing and debiting account storage quota.

Local Creation Downloader Workaround

  • Quota-Free Routing: The patch intercepts the "Save" button and streams the high-resolution collage (.jpg) or animation (.mp4) directly to device storage (DCIM/Google Photos). The app then uploads the local file through the unlimited Pixel XL backup pipeline at 0 bytes quota.

Side-Effects & Notes

  • Device-Local "Saved" State: Because the cloud commit is suppressed, the "Saved" status is tracked on-device. Opening the same creation on unpatched devices or the web (photos.google.com) will still show the "Save" button.
  • Timeline Placement: Embedded EXIF metadata reflects the original capture timestamp, sorting saved creations in your timeline next to the original photos rather than the day you saved them.

Ready-to-install builds patched with this bundle are available at Akash-Sriram/GooglePhotos-Patched.

Akash-Sriram/morphe-google-photos

Morphe Patches for Google Photos and Android Apps

Java

69

183 commits

updated Oct 13, 2026

See the code

README

Morphe Google Photos (MGP)

Morphe patches for Google Photos, derived from RookieEnough/De-Vanced, adding Pixel feature spoofing, GmsCore/MicroG support, in-app flag controls, and offline neural model delivery.


🩹 Patches list

v1.14.2  •  main  •  13 patches total

📦 Google Photos  •  13 patches

🎯 Supported versions:

7.96.0.993165104
💊 Patch📜 Description
AMOLED dark themeMakes Google Photos dark surfaces true black while keeping light mode untouched.
Account avatarLoads and displays account profile avatars across the top toolbar, Bento menu, and account switcher.
Change to official package nameRetains the official package name (com.google.android.apps.photos) instead of renaming to app.morphe.android.apps.photos. This is an exceptional option strictly for non-root users whose devices do not have Google Photos preinstalled by the OEM (such as custom ROMs or de-Googled devices). Root users do not need this (simply deselect GmsCore support instead). When selecting this, also enable 'Disable Play Store updates'.
Custom Morphe brandingReplaces the Google Photos icon and in-app logos with Morphe branding (violet / teal / indigo / slate pinwheel, hand-drawn style).
Disable Play Store updatesDisables Play Store updates by setting the version code to the maximum allowed (Int.MAX_VALUE). Prevents Google Play from automatically overwriting the patched app when using the official package name on devices without preinstalled Photos.
Enable DCIM folders backup controlDisables always on backup for the Camera and other DCIM folders, allowing you to control backup for each folder individually. This will make the app default to having no folders backed up.
Enable Phenotype flag managerEnables an in-app flag manager in Photos Settings to toggle curated experimental UI redesigns, video editor tools, and feature flags.
Fix memory style font loadingRedirects font loading across Stories and UI to authentic Google Fonts with local caching and CDN downloading, fixing fallback fonts and blank text in Memories.
GmsCore supportEnables GmsCore / MicroG support and renames package for non-root installs. Leave enabled for standard non-root installs; disable only for rooted system installs using genuine Google Play Services.
Google One Bento BadgeRestores the genuine Google One subscription badge in the Google Photos Bento account menu.
Local creation downloaderIntercepts saving memory collages and creations, exporting them to the device Google Photos folder (DCIM/Google Photos) for quota-free backup instead of direct cloud library commits.
Model Readiness GatesBypasses the 0MB Mobile Data Download check for AI models and reports them as loaded.
Spoof featuresSpoofs the device to enable Google Pixel exclusive features, including unlimited storage.

⚠️ Limitations & Workarounds

Saving auto-generated creations directly from Memories / Stories and the Create tab (Made-For-You) normally triggers a cloud-side commit on Google's servers, bypassing on-device Pixel XL spoofing and debiting account storage quota.

Local Creation Downloader Workaround

  • Quota-Free Routing: The patch intercepts the "Save" button and streams the high-resolution collage (.jpg) or animation (.mp4) directly to device storage (DCIM/Google Photos). The app then uploads the local file through the unlimited Pixel XL backup pipeline at 0 bytes quota.

Side-Effects & Notes

  • Device-Local "Saved" State: Because the cloud commit is suppressed, the "Saved" status is tracked on-device. Opening the same creation on unpatched devices or the web (photos.google.com) will still show the "Save" button.
  • Timeline Placement: Embedded EXIF metadata reflects the original capture timestamp, sorting saved creations in your timeline next to the original photos rather than the day you saved them.

Ready-to-install builds patched with this bundle are available at Akash-Sriram/GooglePhotos-Patched.