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[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] jack_21:
I am really fed up!

I can't understand why the camcorders of Mi A1 lag when shooting in low light condition like a 50$ Android Phone.

My brother have a low-cost Redmi 4X and his camcorders (rear and front) are super smooth in low light / internal ambients, and selfie quality is fantastic.

I hope it's a driver fault, because i don't think that in 2017 it's possible to have laggy camcorders on mid-range phones.

Mi A1 has OV12A10 and OV13880 as rear cameras, and OV12A10 has a max frame rate of 90fps at 1920x1080. Why we have only 30fps?http://www.ovt.com/sensors/OV12A10

Bad front facing camera chapter:

This phone has a 5-megapixel Samsung S5K5E8 BSI sensor, that is also used in Redmi Note 4 16GB, Redmi Pro, Vernee Apollo Lite and Meizu M3 Note. Why only in Mi A1 this sensor sucks? See this selfie from Meizu M3 Note!

Is Xiaomi using bad camera libraries? I hope yes!

How to fix this s#!t?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Juicybooze:
Was doing the same like you 3 weeks ago. I checked the actual sensor with 90fps on the website. I really dont get why we get this crappy camera. I just hope that its the buggy driver of the camera. Otherwise its pretty sad. FHD with 30FPS and FHD with 90FPS are 200percent difference. Not even my HTC HD2 had a laggy camera like the A1
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] jazzthe#1:
Seriously bro! Front camera is bad as hell!!

And colour accuracy is ****.

I mean in indoor lighting the back camera can't identify the red color! It shows dull pinkish color. But back camera is good in outdoor conditions. But the front camera is ****! Really **** in indoor as well as outdoor!

Devs should do something to improve the camera performance.

And yeah, the video recording is crap in indoors as well as outdoors.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] jack_21:
It should be a libraries issue, or at least I hope that. Same front camera used in other brands it's better
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Badelhas:
All this is true, unfortunately.

There's a Google Camera App that was ported from the Pixel (requires root) that improves the camera quality and adds HDR+ and video stabilization so there's still hope that Xiaomi improves the camera quality with a software update, right?

Cheers
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] jack_21:
When Xiaomi will release kernel sources, we absolutely need to solve these problems...
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] victorbayas:
Please report it on the Feedback App.

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[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] StePaDrums:
One quick work around (until this issue is properly addressed) is this one:

✓ Download Open Camera from the Play store.

✓ When in low light, manually set video ISO to 3200

✓ Set Scene mode to "Steady Photo" ( I think it works best on our phone.)

✓ Enjoy your smooth video.

I completely agree, the stock camera app is horrendously bad in low light. I believe it has to do more with default settings in auto mode than drivers.

Good luck.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] kaushal4595:
Steady photo mode provide steady photo or is it alternative to eis for videos recordin???
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] FerrarisIV:
Tried... but no visible improvements to be honest
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] StePaDrums:
That's interesting.Using this method I get 30 fps in low light every time. I'm trying to upload a screenshot showing 29fps but I get a "bad request" from the XDA app.

I have the global version purchased in Greece a couple of months ago. What is your version?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] StePaDrums:
I'm not sure, but to me it seems better. Anyway you can stabilize your videos after you shoot them in Google Photos.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] FerrarisIV:
Global version, Italy, one month ago :)

But i was talking about pictures, maybe you refer to video, is it right?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] StePaDrums:
Yes, that is correct. It wouldn't be of much help with the photos. I hope they fix that, it's so annoying not being able to capture a moment on video because you have to fiddle with the settings first.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] xabierd:
It would be a good idea to compare the camera performance with the mi5x. Its the sale phone wirh different módem, firmware, OS and internal partitioning. If mi 5x can hace a decent camera performance so can The a1
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] jack_21:
Just to update, the lag issue has not been fixed!

Camcorder still sucks, and the only method to get a smooth video recording, is using the StePaDrums method.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] StePaDrums:
Yeah, I kinda hoped that Oreo would fix this but nope. Otherwise I'm very happy with the device. Here's hoping for a fix. ?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] jack_21:
I am not very happy... Because you can't do an Instagram stories without using Open Camera first...

Selfie camera is terrible! No one here can try porting other libs from other devices using the same model?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] StePaDrums:
That's true. It is definitely a software issue, so hopefully they will fix it.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Stealtherthreat:
Use CINEMA FV 5' and 'CAMERA FV 5',as they include lots of manual controls which we can use.

FOR VIDEOS

Open 'CINEMA FV 5' and first select settings from top left corner,then second tab from left then find image parameters option and open it,set contrast to 0 or 1(will work as alternative to HDR in video recording)saturation to 5 or 6 and sharpness to max.You can also select above option by your choice.

Now come back to main screen and set

ISO to auto(for good lighting) or 3200(for low lighting but will increase noise),now point you camera towards the point where the lighting is not too dark or bright and then set the exposure(third option below) control to frame average and lock it by tapping the lock option there.Now set exposure slider to max point where frame are smooth(in low light conditions.In good lighting, set according to your need).

Now when you start recording you may notice frame skips in low lightings,simply slide the exposure slider little bit and it will become smooth again.

You can play with various different controls to get the best result in different situations.

If your video is shaky then you can stabilise it in Google photos by selecting edit option in it at preview screen(Better than nothing).

FOR FRONT CAMERA

Open 'CAMERA FV 5' and select front camera(top right) and then go to setting(top left),then third option from left and find image parameters.open it and set the contrast to 0 or 1,saturation to 4 or 5 and sharpness to maximum.Now return back to main screen and set ISO to auto(for good light)or 3200(for low light) and set the exposure slider according to your need.You can turn on the screen flash for low light situations by selecting flash option in left side.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] kemalcenk:
Hi everyone,

I want to replace my galaxy s8 with pixel 2 not xl because of general size. What do you think about coming from 5.8 to 5 inches with bezels? Would I regret? Did anyone come from s8?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] IDroidThere4Iam:
I can't speak to the S8, but I had a Galaxy Note 5 (5.7 inch screen so I think this is relevant) and I find using the Pixel 2 a lot easier than the Note 5 - two handed and one handed. It's not a huge difference in size, but it makes a difference. I don't feel like I work harder to see the screen, either.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] noXcape:
The pixel 2 is far superior to the s8. Don't miss the s8 at all.

I think if there was one plus to the s8 it was Samsung pay...but that is just a toy to play with really and you always have to explain the whom ever you using it with that it will work.lol
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] GuestK00143:
Coming from a Note 8 I appreciate the smaller size and the superior camera. It's a bit of a loss without wireless charging and no SD card but that is quickly forgotten when I snap a pic. I'd say go for it, the Pixel 2 is a solid choice.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] kemalcenk:
Thank you for your answers everyone.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Large Hadron:
Don't be fooled by comparison of screen diagonals. The S8's screen is a couple of cm longer, but would only be 3% wider if it were rolled flat, and because the edges are curved down (and so less usable) the effective width of the S8's screen is reduced. So it's not at all like comparing 2 flat displays of the same aspect ratio.

That aside, you've not said why you want the Pixel. Whichever of its features appeal to you (smoother software, faster updates, better camera, front speakers, not having curved edges, or whatever it is that appeals to you) ask yourself whether those are worth more to you than an extra 2cm in the height of the display? And go find one in a shop and have a play with it, see whether you think it works for you.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mikeyinid:
I had the S8 prior to getting my Pixel 2. I really liked the S8, my complaints with that phone were pretty minimal(I dropped it on a carpeted bathroom floor from toilet level and shattered the screen so obviously that would be my main complaint). But I'd go with the Pixel 2 for the simple fact it's always gonna have the latest version of android.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] techlogik:
Well, having moved from HTC because I'm tired of the bezels...and I would plan to get a Pixel XL...which there are complaints, but the bezel issue isn't as bad with this, I moved to an S8+. I'm currently testing the S8+...already, I like many things about it, but if you are somebody who wants/likes to mod/custom roms, bootloader unlocking, TWRP and latest updates/features and still have Safetynet and all the apps working, then the Pixel 2/XL is a better choice.

One thing I'm struggling with and annoyed already by is the issues you have with the Samsung when it comes to rooting. Having a US 955U version, the battery charging to 80% indicator issue, Safetynet breaks Android/Samsung pay, no real systemless root/Magisk etc..the list of modding problems and bugs goes on and on. So yeah, if you want modding...get rid of the Samsung...it is driving me off the deep-end sadly. And since the Exynos version doesn't work really on US carriers, there is obviously no plan to ever have real modding/rooting/unlocking support for US Samsung phones ever.

So the Samsung is lasting me about 1 week if that. Already annoyed with it and its lack of customization/modding and issues. I know we are the smaller percentage of owners who do this, but Google/HTC and some other manufacturers allow and get there are a portion of their customers that want this function and can find workarounds. Samsung and others don't. They pretty much have decided there isn't going to be a bootloader unlock so we can modify the boot.img to fix the Root issues being created.

I'm likely going to just live with the Samsung for 3-4 months, wait for the Pixel XL 2 price to drop down a few hundred more, then move over to this. I hate the lack of External SDCard though. Might be a deal breaker as I sit/think more about it over the next few months.

So I guess the answer really is poster, what is important to you??? That will really dictate which phone/features and abilities you want and can live with for a phone. Nobody can seem to get all of this right...Oh, and I need an AMOLED phone screen. Switching to some new RX Oakleys with polarized lenses (damn glasses costs as much as a smartphone) on and LCD screen you can only see it via Landscape mode with them on. Portrait is nearly black due to the anti-glare on LCD. AMOLED, I can use in normal Portrait mode with my shades on...doesn't seem important, but you other things to consider possibly like myself, more than just modding...driving/sunglasses affect the screen choice, another "factor" in the decision process. So I'm pretty much done with LCD screens forever and need a AMOLED screen. I know, Samsung and Pixel both have OLED, but just another point for people to consider. I drive with Waze and the phone mounted for 2hrs a day, seeing the screen is kind of important.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] JasonJoel:
I went from an S8+ to a Pixel 2 (non XL).

I hated the Samsung, I thought it was WAY too big. But that is a subjective thing and only you can answer whether you'll be okay with the size or not.

My wife has the regular S8, I would have been happy with that size phone I think. But in between hers and mine I still definitely prefer the pixel.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Oyeve:
I have the S8 Plus, Note 8 and recently the Pixel 2. IMO the S8 Plus and Note 8 are the better phones. Front speakers? who cares unless you are "that" guy who plays videos in public. No wireless charging, inferior screen, no sd card slot and no headphone jack is main reasons. The cameras on all 3 are so close it just doesnt matter. The only thing the pixel 2 has going for it is speedy updates, and again, no big whoop. They couldn't even toss in some USBC earbuds? cmon, if you want to copy crapple then toss us an earbud.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] ShaqB:
Honestly it's just a question about what your want from from Android. I love the pixel 2 because the software experience is best available on market. If I got a complaint The service support is really fast, 3 years of OS updates.

The others Compagnie offers way more features but after a year your smartphone is left off from the support
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] noXcape:
3 years of os updates and now a 2 year warranty also
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] kemalcenk:
I bought one this week from UK ( not officially in Turkey) I am very happy with it's speed especially fingerprint reader. Only screen is small at start but getting used to it. Thank you for your thoughts.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Matterhorn:
Ok, many of your reasons for not preferring the Pixel 2 over Samsung are subjective but timely software updates and extended warranty are clear advantages for the Pixel2. I've owned enough phones to know that when an updated operating system comes out for a phone it can transform the user experience, sometimes it is so dramatic it's like getting a new phone.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
The S8 and Pixel 2 are roughly the same physical size, so it won't be any harder to hold in your hand. However, because the screen isn't so tall, it might be easier for you to use one handed without shuffling the phone around to reach the top menus.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] AsuraDas:
You can't go wrong either way. I prefer Pixel but there are things I miss about the s8. I think the thing I miss most is Samsung Pay
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] barondebxl:
Far superior how?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] noXcape:
Sound/ bulid quality/ looks/size/camera/ no stupid curved screen. I could keep going.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] niko1978:
Its the best Idea ,i had s8 .note8 but Pixel 2 is the best i ever had.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] tonnytech:
my partner has the s8 and the pixel 2 xl is light years ahead.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] rzracer2:
I've had both phones and the both have pluses and minuses, it boils down to which one fits you better. IMO, the S8 has the better display and it's not even close, the design looks better and more 2017, has wireless charging and I enjoyed taking it in the pool this summer and getting underwater videos of my kids. Yes the software is bloated but I disabled all I wanted to with BK. Overall I just got bored with the phone so I sold it. The Pixel felt light and cheap and dated to me, the display is fine unless it was next to my S8. The speakers are better and the camera is a year ahead of the S8. The real attraction is the software and unlockable bootloader. Yes I sent my first one back but it was because I got one with the OEM unlocked grayed out and I didn't want to get stuck with it. Now that its down to $599 I'm going to order another,
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] CJSnet:
Hi all, I'm quite happy with my current WM6.0 ROM and have everything configured nicely. Upgrading to a 6.1 ROM would mean losing all my settings and starting again.

I am however keen to get the latest Bluetooth stack. Is there any way this can be upgraded on the device separately without overwriting my settings and ROM?:confused::eek:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] CJSnet:
Can someone purrlleeeease help with this issue?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] kyphur:
Patience...

If someone has the info I'm sure they'll share it.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] CJSnet:
Yep, just would've thought some of the pros out there would know this off the top of their heads :(
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] kyphur:
Well, to be honest extracting the BT Stack and replacing it on your phone can be more trouble than it's worth. I remember all of the excitement about getting the Widcomm BT Stack onto some earlier devices. Seems like it brought more problems than solutions.

If your really want to try the latest stack then you might want to pick a WM6.1 Rom and have go at it. Personally I thought that it did some things better but also found so annoying issues (just not sure if they were BT or OS issues).
[Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro Questions & Answers] robert_b:
Hello,

flashed TWRP 3.2.1-0 with Twrp-app. Everything seemed to be o.k. But the phone doesn't start when choosing Recovery to TWRP. It boots to the stock recovery and if I press Power On für o.k. it goes back to restart giving me no recovery options.

Tried to flash TWRP 3.2.0-0, which worked well before, the same problems as described above.

What can I do?

Regards

Robert
[Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro Questions & Answers] robert_b:
o.k., thank you

problem is solved.
[Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro Questions & Answers] cottonbase:
Any chance of describing what the solution was in case we come up against the same problem?
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] scytalemk:
Hello. I have Lineage OS 13 installed on my Kazam Tornado 348 and by default camera flash blinks when receiving a call as a notification. I wan't to disable that feature but I cannot find a way. I have tried sound & light, accessibility., notifications etc. but I can't find how to disable it. Any other solutions? Thanks.
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] DavidFlint:
Stock Firmware H850 V20s OPEN EU ROM

There is a newer version available: H850 V20v. Thread: https://xdaforums.com/lg-g5/development/stock-h850-20v-eu-rom-flashable-zips-kdz-t3788620

[Update 03-10-2018] Downloads removed to gain storage for newer versions.

KDZ-File: H85020s_00_OPEN_EU_OP_1114.kdz (MD5)

Flashable ZIP Complete: LG-H85020s-Flashable.COMPLETE.zip (MD5)

Flashable ZIP Boot: LG-H85020s-Flashable.Boot.zip (MD5)

Flashable ZIP Bootloader: LG-H85020s-Flashable.Bootloader.zip (MD5)

Flashable ZIP Modem: LG-H85020s-Flashable.Modem.zip (MD5)

Android 7.0

Patch level: 6 November 2017

Baseband: MPSS.TH.2.0.c1.4-00047-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.101802.1.109832.1

Kernel: 3.18.31

Build: NRD90U

Software version: V20s-EUR-XX

Changes according LG:

- Security updates

Instructions: Please use autoprime's H850 20D install directions here: https://xdaforums.com/lg-g5/development/stock-h850-20d-eu-rom-flashable-zips-t3592762.

Works with TWRP 3.1.1 and SuperSu v2.82.

To build the ZIPs I used parts of autoprime's previous files. Thx again to him.

Disclaimer: This is not an official post by LG to update the firmware! Don't blame me if you destroy your phone. If you use these files and instructions you do it at your own risk!
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] mistery88:
Nice, android security patches from November already. Lg is getting less sloppy!

Nevertheless I'm not flashing yet, waiting for oreo ><

---------- Post added at 08:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:35 AM ----------

Oh, thanks for your hard work DavidFlint 8)
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] uxairmalik:
Its working thanks.
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] collller:
can i just flash the ZIP (complete) over 20k without wiping anything?
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] ilyadan:
Worked for me. First boot can take forever sometimes.
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] mrmojoman:
i'm still using 10i.

is it possible to flash only *complete.zip-file or should i flash the kdz first?
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] ilyadan:
I flashed directly from 10 and it worked, but it is risky. I did full backup before doing so. I wish I could go back to 10 as easy. Android N isn't supported by few older apps and brings new bugs for me as: broken quick charge, higher battery consumption, less convenient quck switch. IMHO LG did a really slappy job with Nougat for G5.
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] dymosilesia:
MEGA upload would be better.
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] DenyDarko:
Hey [MENTION=6815860]DavidFlint[/MENTION].

Thanks for your work :)

Seems 20t is out. Any chances for a zip? :D
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] N0STIE:
I flashed this firmware, tried both .zip through twrp and .kdz through LGUP. I flashed it to remove a Vodafone UK logo when booting up.

For some reason the Software version says V20s-234-15 instead of V20s-EUR-XX but the rest is exactly the same? Why is that anyone knows? I got another LG G5 H850 and it says V20s-EUR-XX. Any difference?
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] baltobalto:
This rom is battery hungry. Really bad battery.
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] papete:
Maybe it's time to change the battery (a luxury not many people have nowadays) or maybe take a look at some rogue app. My uptime improved with this ROM.
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] Diomorgan:
So I will whait for 20t too, thank you for your works, I can "dirty" update without wasting days :)
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] mistery88:
I send in my H850 for repair a month ago (USB-C port was loose and other things) and received the phone back with V20s-EUR-XX. Bootloader was re-locked and I submitted another request for the unlock.bin.

It would take a few weeks but they confirmed that i would receive a new unlock.bin due to the change in device-id
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] totalnoob34:
Weeks? I received the thing in minutes following the procedure
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] mistery88:
well, the original unlock.bin was indeed generated in a few seconds from the website however because my device-id changed during the repair, (IMEI was the same), so the original file was'nt working anymore. and had to be modified manually.
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] totalnoob34:
Ah, I see, thanks for the clarification. I may have to go through that process as well
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] baltobalto:
Bought a new one but its the same with the old one. Apps are the same i used to have with marshmallow. I think nougat rom is the problem for the battery.
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] Diomorgan:
Will it restore the original recover if I flash it or the .zip is already without the recover or TWRP recover?

Do I need to flash magisk too after the .zip?
[LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] ilyadan:
Zips don't contain recovery, so you'll keep your recovery after flashing. You have to flash Magisk/SuperSU if you want root. If you want to stay unrooted then flash the noveriety zip.