New owner, some easy ( ? ) questions... - Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers

Hello all,
I just ordered my Mi 9 unit and will be expecting in in a week or so.
I read a lot of reviews but all of them were old (day of release) so i would like to ask if we have updates on the following:
Is night mode/ perf. in low light updated?
Notifications issue fixed?
GCAM works for this model without root? Is low light performance better?Audio and Video recording bitrate better than stock app?
Is there a 3rd party video recording app compatible with the Mi9 that records with higher video and audio bitrate? Filmic Pro or Cinema4K maybe?
I read somewhere that Mi 9 is on Google's official list for the Android Q beta programm. Is that enabled? How do i sign? Am i going to be able to keep stock android once the beta programm is completed?
Is there any toolkit similar to Nexus/Pixel ones that make the procedure of installing 3rd party roms easier?
Thanks in advance!

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GCam working on the MoTo G7 (Working, portrait, night sight,video,Pano)

Hello Guys.
Today i got a Moto G7 US retail and i decide to look in my archives for a working GCAM version that work in the moto G7 ,this version work perfect except for the slow motion.
?Note: I'm no the creator of this mod,so please all the credits to the original creator.
Download here.
https://mega.nz/#F!bjwSlYgC!SbJVH20Hko8hHMI76EtaTw
The slow mo works with me. go to more than definitions active it and reboot
Night sight works surprisingly well, thanks!
Is there a way to set this as the default camera app ( launching it from the lock screen) ?
Works significantly faster than GCam on my old Nokia 7 Plus, despite having a technically inferior processor. I was expecting it to be much laggier, not faster.
You can't set permission for the app maybe with root
And some mods from magisk
If have tried on this on my new g7 what a great phone
En the gcam is really great thanks guys for making it
I got the Gcam to launch with gestures by going into settings>system>gestures>jump to camera>on then choosing Gcam and then always use. This made Gcam the default when I double tap the power button from any screen as well as when I use the Moto wrist flip. Hope it works as well for you too!
Change slowmo to 120 fps and it will work, default is 240.
I took this with the Night Sight, works pretty well. To my eyes it was almost totally dark.
cubano2031 said:
Hello Guys.
Today i got a Moto G7 US retail and i decide to look in my archives for a working GCAM version that work in the moto G7 ,this version work perfect except for the slow motion.
?Note: I'm no the creator of this mod,so please all the credits to the original creator.
Download here.
https://mega.nz/#F!bjwSlYgC!SbJVH20Hko8hHMI76EtaTw
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What is GCAM? Is it on playstore?
maybeme2 said:
What is GCAM? Is it on playstore?
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GCAM is the stock google camera app that comes with the Pixel phones. The one thing that it does really well is to continually take pictures in the background and then stitch them all together when you hit the shutter button. I've been using the GCAM app and it is frickin awesome. I also own a first gen Pixel XL, and pictures with the GCAM app on a Moto 7 power is comparable. The only thing the Pixel XL does better is faster HDR processing.
The GCAM app is far and away much better than the stock camera app.
maybeme2 said:
What is GCAM? Is it on playstore?
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GCam is Google Camera, it typically is in the app store but doesn't show for our device. Also the modded one has some of the Pixel exclusive features added in.
2 questions:
Moto Z Force...
1. Need to set as default for flip action and can't find it. Searched settings and Moto settings. No such control or flag seems to exist to change default app.
2. Everything seems to work except slow motion, even after setting frame rate to 120 and choosing either 4k or 1080p. App force closes on selection of slow mo.
Any suggestions?
4K Video
All seems to work except 4K video selection? Does not come up with a selection for 4K....
I can clear defaults from my regular camera app, and reset them to gcam (so the double twist or double tap of power button opens gcam). However when gcam is the default, the camera app switches from portrait to lens blur. Is there any real functional difference?
Does SmartBurst work with this? I have a toddler so it helps me to get good pictures of her. It worked a few times but it's like it doesn't work every time.
Has anyone managed to get this or another gcam working on the moto g7 from the lock screen or twist while locked. This gives the "to function properly camera needs your permission" error. Otherwise it seems to work perfectly if the phone is unlocked.
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What is GCAM? Is it on playstore?
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GCam is popular shortname for Android software
Google Camera, by Google LLC.
id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera
Yes, it's in the Google Play Store. However, it's currently only eligible for Google devices, like the Pixel smartphone family. The Store detects device models, or checks lists of devices under your current Google login account, & evaluates if an app is allowed/eligible, & only allows install if so.
(I'm researching it now to evaluate options & if can install on my devices/phones (I want those benefits!). I just recently found out developers have developed app mods/ports, & provided procedures & downloads, so I'm new to GCam for non-Google devices/phones.).
GCam is considered some of the best camera & photo processing software for Android. Most of the high(est?) quality of Google Pixel phone cameras, is because of the software more than the hardware. So the software can potentially benefit any phone camera, where the software can be installed & used (with full or partial functionality of the software, depending on device model & Android version). That is why people want it (perhaps request by feedback to Google to release for more/all Android devices?).
That is why people are listing Android app mods(modifications)/ports/adaptations here, that are made usable (full or partial functionality) on other devices.
These are from 3rd parties other than Google, so not approved & supported by Google. Trustworthiness of these apps can be questionable; this site tends to have more reliable & knowledgeable developers.
To install 3rd party app (app) on Android, at least have to enable in Android Settings to allow install (from sources other than Google Play Store).
Installing the modded/ported apps (app) can be easy/simple to difficult/complicated/technical, depending on the device model & Android version, & how much meets the app (apk) requirements & any extra updates/changes needed.
Some cases can install app directly; other cases may require other installs, even rooting or unlocking the bootloader on the phone or using remote ADB access from a computer (like desktop or laptop).
Appropriate online articles will usually include requirements or procedures.
GCam usually requires a minimum Android version (recent Google version claims needs Android Pie), because requires at least Google Camera 2 API software library/service for Android (which seems included with Android HAL3). Which may be installable on Android version that doesn't have it; some developers have procedures or download apps to install.
To research availability for a device/phone model, search about an app (GCam, or Google Camera), include the device model, & Android; optional terms, install or apk.
Yeah yeah, but it slows the phone DOWN TO A CRAWL, and is therefore USELESS. The photo preview is stuttering too, FORGET it.
Does this also work with the G7 Power?

K20 pro EIS problems

So one of the reasons I bought K20 was for its awesome video capabilities.
To my utter dissapointment, EIS works ONLY in stock video app. No other 2nd party app like Filmic Pro or 24pfs which I intended to use for video recording can use EIS. The huge problem is, that even on a gimbal I've got a ton of tears and stutter whithout EIS. If I use stock app with EIS + Gimbal = I've got usable footage. Otherwise - noup. As soon as you get a lot of motion in the frame - frame tears and stutter, discontinuity.
So I found that sort of solution (cannot post a link as a frsh member) - the idea is to edit with BuildProp after rooting your phone and add those lines:
persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1
persist.camera.eis.enabled=1
But noup it didnt work. I have custom rom - miui.eu and a rooted phone. I've added suggested lines, no reslut.
Does anyone have an idea on how it would be possible to activate the damn EIS for every other app besides stock?
Hi bustedcombusted, i was thinking about buying either the k20 or the k20pro to replace my old oneplus one, i thought EIS was acessible by 3rd party apps, thats a big no go for me, have you had any sucess with EIS and 3rd party apps?
For me video stabilization works in gcam mod. Have you tried it?
Anand_theGeek
No EIS in Gcam, I think you have mistaken
try filming with the ultra wide camera 4K 30 FPS. Very good EIS
@tntgdh which version of gcam do you used? It works properly at any modes?
sion_kotaro said:
@tntgdh which version of gcam do you used? It works properly at any modes?
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The one posted here in The forum.

Question Xiaomi Mi 11 Camera problem

Hello everyone
Got myself Xiaomi Mi 11 but the camera really suc*.
Taking pictures using the main 27MP (108MP) of people faces is a pain and when zooming the photos i see loss of fine details and in most cases faces come out underexposed or out of focus (same issue with S20 Ultra).
Even tap to focus not really helpful.
On the other hand taking photos of objects with or without Ai not showing the issue.
Anyone else facing the same?
Have this issue like you.
truly odd, if im using the Pro Mode without changing any values the image quality is better, not perfect but better
You need to use GCam
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You need to use GCam
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can't find one that actually work...can you share one?
[App] Arnova8G2's Google Camera Port
Google Camera Port by @Arnova8G2 This is a support thread for apks created by Arnova8G2. Here you'll find basic instructions on how to use this port and how to properly report bugs. Compatibility: - The camera2 api needs to be enabled; - Most...
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GUARDIANBD said:
can't find one that actually work...can you share one?
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https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-bsg/f/dl11/
Changelog:
- Separate video sessions for each module and separately for Timelaps. Stabilization should no longer turn off on its own.
- Fixed Mi11 issue where the video finder would freeze.
- Fixed the problem of switching between additional front modules.
- Fixed shortcuts.
i can confirm that it works perfectly.
Now I'll test it thanks a bunch!

new member

Hi all,
I'm new here. thank you for accepting me as part of the group.
my interest in this group is about custom roms.
especial for my phone pocophone f1.
i have one issue here or two
since the last update my phone get overheat easily, especial if i open google map and camera simultaneously.
the other one is how to enable more than 30 fps for video recording with 3rd part apps. it crash immediatly if i try to record with 60 fps ( for example open camera app ).
thank you
Nico Harsono said:
Hi all,
I'm new here. thank you for accepting me as part of the group.
my interest in this group is about custom roms.
especial for my phone pocophone f1.
i have one issue here or two
since the last update my phone get overheat easily, especial if i open google map and camera simultaneously.
the other one is how to enable more than 30 fps for video recording with 3rd part apps. it crash immediatly if i try to record with 60 fps ( for example open camera app ).
thank you
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Welcome to the forums, quite sure you will find help in the devices section.
Enjoy!

Question Videos sent by WhatsApp with very poor quality

Hello guys,
The videos recorded with the camera application when they are sent by Whatsapp are sent with very poor quality, with slowdowns (lag), as if the moment of compiling or compacting the video by the WhatsApp app was not right. I have a Mi11 Lite and my previous Mi9 this did not happen (a colleague with the Xiaomi 12 does not have this problem either), it is true that when sending via WhatsApp the quality drops, but in the case of the Xiaomi 12 PRO it is horrible, a video remains useless.
Has anyone else encountered this problem? Do you think it's a problem with the phone or WhatsApp?
My Xiaomi 12 PRO is de EEA with actuality version 13.0.17.0 (SLBEUXM) but I have this problem since I bought it, 2 MIUI updates have already passed but the problem has not been fixed
Thank you for your answers.
oweyt said:
Hello guys,
The videos recorded with the camera application when they are sent by Whatsapp are sent with very poor quality, with slowdowns (lag), as if the moment of compiling or compacting the video by the WhatsApp app was not right. I have a Mi11 Lite and my previous Mi9 this did not happen (a colleague with the Xiaomi 12 does not have this problem either), it is true that when sending via WhatsApp the quality drops, but in the case of the Xiaomi 12 PRO it is horrible, a video remains useless.
Has anyone else encountered this problem? Do you think it's a problem with the phone or WhatsApp?
My Xiaomi 12 PRO is de EEA with actuality version 13.0.17.0 (SLBEUXM) but I have this problem since I bought it, 2 MIUI updates have already passed but the problem has not been fixed
Thank you for your answers.
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I was facing the same issue too when I sent the video to my colleague through WhatsApp. They complain that the video is stuttering and unpleasant to watch. Then I tried to send through WeChat, the quality is good. So I guess it's due to WhatsApp. You may try to send through other apps and see the result.
Thanks for your answer, yesterday I installed GoogleCamara and if you record the video from the Google Camera and send it it is seen correctly...then it makes me doubt if the problem is Miui Camera...I found complaints from Oppo users with the same problem. It's a problem that annoys me very much, I love the phone, it's amazing, but these things leave a bad taste in my mouth... and even more so being a €1,000 phone... let's see if with some WhatsApp update or of the Miui Camera is solved. greetings and thanks
Try to recording in 4k e not in 8k
Davideffe said:
Try to recording in 4k e not in 8k
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Hello, i recording at 1080p 30/60fps, de problems not is the resolutions, is the Miui Camera Vs Whatsapp compression... if i recording with GCam and send this video dont show this problem... for my, this is a very big mistake and i belive that Xiaomi o Whatsapp will not fix this problem because i readed that OnePlus models or Oppo models show the same error and not fixed never... I will wait 1 or 2 new updates for Miui or for Whatsapp, if this problem not fix i will sale the Xiaomi 12 PRO. I loving it this phone but i belive can't have this mistaks a phone cost 1000€.
If someone can think of how I can solve the problem or contact Xiaomi to see if they know they have this problem in their "top of the range" phone, I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Last MIUI version (.18 EEA) and the last Whatsapp version (2.22.13.70), both updated yesterday and we continue with the bad compresion with the sending videos... very sad.
I'm also using version 13.0.18 (EEA), and the videos recorded by Miui Camera work perfectly on whatsapp.
Try to update your camera to version 4.3.0 (Chinese Rom), and in the camera settings, make sure to use the h.264 codec
xRyzer said:
I'm also using version 13.0.18 (EEA), and the videos recorded by Miui Camera work perfectly on whatsapp.
Try to update your camera to version 4.3.0 (Chinese Rom), and in the camera settings, make sure to use the h.264 codec
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Thanks for your answer, i will check. Do you had the problem with the old Miui Camera version? Actually i have a 4.3.004030.0 version, where do you downloaded your version? Thanks for all.
This weekend i could test with differents videos resolutions and discovered that when do you recording with 4K 30 or 60 FTP this problem with Whatsapp disappear or is it not so obvious but if you recording with 1080 30/60 the problem appears.
Hi Guys. Easiest solution to this is disabling both HDR and HLG from camera settings menu. Also, do not select HDR manually while recording a video. MIUI 13 has no internal decorders to convert HDR/HLG videos back to normal while sending in whatsapp.
vishusermal42 said:
Hi Guys. Easiest solution to this is disabling both HDR and HLG from camera settings menu. Also, do not select HDR manually while recording a video. MIUI 13 has no internal decorders to convert HDR/HLG videos back to normal while sending in whatsapp.
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This did not work for me. The only thing that worked was switching to 4K which is not really a viable long term solution. Anything 1080p does not send properly. However, if I run the video through something like "stabilize footage" in Google Photos and then send it, it will be fine.
Nonono, nothing solved. Pictures taken by whatsapp or insta are very very poor like Very low resolution. Also videos taken directly from the app. This phine is like a **** of xiaomi didn't find a solution it is a garbage
Any news?
Still no solution, I'm on miui 13.0.10.0 and camera is updated 4.5, and whatsapp latest version. It's still a stuttershow. Poor
Send the video to telegram then from telegram send it to whatsapp. seems to be the only solution
If I convert it to 720p in the editor, it will 'solve' the problem
This is the last time I buy Xiaomi.
Had enough of them.
Also the issue with the mute button during a call is frustrating .
Also having the same issue with a Mi 11i. Any video that gets compressed or reencoded by WhatsApp turns into a stuttery blurry mess. Very annoying.
Just realized I have same problem
I understand no solution?
Gotta try with my xiaomi 13 pro, will let you know
Here's what I found out.
1. Whatever the resolution, if I enable HDR, when sending via WhatsApp the other party receives only one second of footage with wrong colors
2. If using H.264 or H.265 but 1080p and no HDR, sending via WhatsApp, the other party receives a stuttering video
3. If setting 4K or 720p and no HDR, video received is smooth

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