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[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] doggydog2:
no OTG in TWRP that's valid except one recovery ppl avoid as it's Chinese. It's a huge deal especially when you have a device without SD card. Just today had to escape home early to recover the phone..what a new way to operate.

After hundreds of flashes, test of all available ROMs (except this one), recoveries, kernels and full functional check on this particular phone i've a good overview. Overall Xiaomi is a very outdated, over modified bloated ugly software. They should start from the scratch to be honest. Yes 10 years ago ppl would celebrate their extra functions, but today it's intrusive, useless or duplicit. That's why unique Samsung features are now dead (multiwindow etc) as Android implemented it. Xiaomi insists on their irrational UI, worst Settings UI hierarchy in the industry and replacement of everything. There's literally nothing innovative in the UI except single functional extra - data usage control - and you get more functions in AOSP. Few non-innovative things to like? Sure, notif lights, charging animations, call recorder not hidden.. But that's nothing new. The stuff like disabling all notifications and auto starts until users enables it, is insane. Memory management is a joke. Overriding all system dialogs is pathetic. Inserting wait times in confirmation popups is aggressive. Intrusive download manager is good just to block desired downloads from Google etc. Fantastic Pie features (QuickStep, switch apps by navbar) are disabled. Minimal difference in Global vs EU version spotted, i'd prefer global one and delete few extra spy/bloat/malwares myself just because of the ugly icons.

But anyway, I like that webpage. Thanks. It's cool to cook a ROM. Wished the updates were via OTA and directly from OS. They rip some more crap off, which is so much needed in Xiaomi phones. The question is: does mi-globe keep modified 3rd party app icons like Xiaomi.EU? Does Magisk18.1 work? I'd like to try luck with version 18 to improve battery life.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] tsongming:
I don't have time at the moment to address every point you make in detail. But I wanted to respond with a couple of brief suggestions that hopefully help. When I first tried Miui, I also hated it. But, I ended up trying it again and again via custom roms and eventually grew to love it. Many of the quirks have a workarounds, and some things that seem to be missing can be found deep in device settings, developer options, or app settings. You can often find some good info using the Mi Community app.

First full disclosure, I have a Mi8, my brother is the one with the Mi9. He travels alot for work and isn't very technically adept, so he is mostly fine with his phone as it is. As you know the Mi 9 is still so new and many of the stock AOSP features will be available to you when custom roms arrive...it will not be long.

The OTG issue that you are experiencing is tied to the version of TWRP that you are using. OTG will end up working and apparently it does work with some versions. I would guess that you are already experimenting on your own to find the right one.

Since no official version yet exists here is one that I found that supposedly works well : https://mega.nz/#!CH5jgYTB!yNqOiVoo3cf0_15jIwZ-btO52cvpOG7iZrRCe19V2Nc and Here is another one: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79431805&postcount=215

Unfortunately, you will have to wait for a highly stable TWRP to become available that is able to survive through updates and remain in tact. We had these types of issues with the Mi8 as well, and I have had similar issues with my previous phone. But eventually things should work as expected.

I don't know how well you know Miui, some of the things you are missing can probably be activated deep within settings. For example, if you turn off Miui Optimization within developer options you can the install and use your missing Pie features. Such as https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wellbeing&hl=en_US

I use gestures instead of the NavBar, now that I have become used to it I can't stand using buttons. Also, I do get notified of OTA updates while using the Mi-Globe rom. I can select the rom to download automatically > about phone> system update settings. Once I receive that notification, I will usually manually go to the Mi-Globe page and download their updated version, and dirty flash it over the previous version. Occasionally I will need to reflash Root. But most of the time it persists. I keep a magisk flashed backup boot image in downloads just in case.

I use Magisk 19 Canary and have never had issues with root.

Good Luck
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] doggydog2:
Thanks for a good reply.

Yes TWRP situation is tight right now, with "xiaomi9" vs "cepheus" errors, variety of gapps errors etc.. Testing all of them. Good to know this beta exists, i missed this recent info even when active on forums currently. I tried now and it looks great. Luckily on this phone encrypted sdcard doesn't cause any problem with flashing, so i'm ok to wait for TWRP updates.

I agree the full screen gestures are fantastic, i used them on Note9, 6T and Mi9. All of these phones customize original Pie navigation. Once i saw the original behaviour in AOSP ROM, the Pie task manager "Recents" with "QuickStep", and the navbar, i enabled buttons as this is so productive.. Scroll through full screen app previews back and forth, or swipe up app drawer from any app, hmmm. So cool.

Alright, OTA looks great. Although I believe OS doesn't know about your customization, so you better go to the webpage to decide which package to download.

I'm going to try this ROM. I'm not a gfx guy, i hardly ever used a wallpaper, but i really don't like the EU changes to app icons system-wide. I just can't look at 10 year old shortcut like TitaniumBackup looking different. Please let me know if you are aware of a fix. Thanks.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] tsongming:
I forgot to mention DM verity, you can get it and read about it here: https://xdaforums.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389.

Regarding the OTA, in my case it usually pretty seamless since Mi-Globe is based on the EU weekly build. ( I prefer these builds because they have more features and zero ads) However, the Global Stable to Weekly or vice versa usually requires a little more work. But you are correct, I want to know for a fact what I am flashing so I will usually just manually download the update if using the Mi-Globe build.

Backup

I haven't had alot of luck with using Titanium backup recently on any of my phones that have

recent

Pie roms. I remember reading something about it being due to some changes Google made with security in late February? However, the built in Local Backup has worked for me every single time except once. It will backup all apps, and many of the settings not covered by Google restore. Its my main source of restoring settings and for me works better than Titanium backup. There is also the option of using Mi-Cloud ( which I also use redundantly) Then of course we can sometimes restore a TWRP backup data.

There are several other options, including free options that are similar to Titanium backup. Programs such as Migrate I have not used it yet. but I have read that it works. Like the Miui Local backup, Migrate supposedly restores everything. Including apps, that are not from the playstore, apps data and even flashed system apps such as Pixel/Sony/Samsung Live Wallpapers and then the remaining Google restore just takes a couple of minutes
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] doggydog2:
Running global MIUI now. the Battery life is great.

The cooked version with Magisk 18 indeed doesn't work. Just upgrade to v19.

QuickStep magisk plugin doesn't work, i keep trying even if it looks like first OS must be able to provide Pie functionality, then you can tweak. Therefore: AOSP only:( Stuck with this:eek:

XiaomiEU app icons can be removed here: non-destructively rename /system/media/theme/miui_mod_icons (thanksgod)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] doggydog2:
didn't find this setting, instead i was offered with xiaomi_eu version from today so i downloaded and pressed install which is quite comfortable. The only glitch is need to wait til TWRP installation is done and press Vol+ button (new Magisk 19.1 feature since today) to root with dedicated TWRP button 'Install root' (comfy). Then do some maintenance as many permissions are reset. Luckily disabled apps stay disabled. I'd like to script this and stick to xiaomi_eu as practically there's just miuidaemon extra feature in miglobal.

two problems:

- "can't connect to camera" for portrait mode in stock cam

- TWRP sees unencrypted files, other TWRPs won't boot
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] ManuBBXX:
This mi-globe rom seems insane !!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] vadergr:
Great for the money but with software bugs that affect the usability. Video stuttering at 30fps and notifications issues.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] hpto:
As always, MIUI is the problem from a Xiaomi device.

4 me, xiaomi.eu is not an option, since they use chinese builds as a basis. If anyone known a project similar to him, but based in global ROMs, I appreciate it. Tks!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] MarvinMe:
I think the MI9 is the best phone out there because of

1. Software (it rocks, especially RevolutionOS debloated)

2. Camera (the best one on the market as of now)

3. Performance/Display

4. The notch (I feel uncomfortable having retractable camera + I think a waterdrop notch looks sick)

It charges really fast and battery time is pretty good! Amazing phone for 400€!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] marvi0:
Bought mine for 300£ the 128gb version. At that price could have bought a oneplus 6 but this phone is amazing. Compared to the oneplus 7pro the size is great and performance is really good. Will definitely buy again. The only pain is having to wait for the bootloader unlock!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] laurilauri:
Bought mine 6/128 Gt version at 498 € price. After a week I decided to switch to xiaomi.eu rom and with some additional tweaks (debloating with Xiaomi ADB/FastBoot Tool) I start to feel that the software starts to match with the hardware. I love the design, it feels comfortable in your hands (I use the soft case what was delivered with the phone) and with the tweaks it feels quite snappy and powerful tool for everyday tasks. MIUI mostly sucks but luckily you can use Nova launcher. I've been satisfied with the camera at this point (especially with the ultra wide lens) but I think it can still be improved and I should give a try for the GoogleCam as well.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] elkorany:
I love this phone
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Dyrex2004:
I love it, and plan to use it for another 2 years!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
You're a power user. Can the Xiaomi Mi 9 keep up? Rate this thread to express how "healthy" the development scene is for the Xiaomi Mi 9. A higher rating indicates available root methods, kernels, and custom ROMs.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] musicman5844:
Very seriously don't think it will no major devs are building for this device and there was a fundraiser for development but that went down the drain so in short good luck
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Khotu:
I think that its very poor. No custom kernels and many roms. Every developer went for OP 7 :(
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] ChingghisKhan:
I am happy with MIUI 10 since I have root and the goodies I need.

It was very hard to root, everything is different than vanilla Android devices.

But you really can't brick a MIUI device because there is a MIUI Flash Tool that works like a charm.

I tried AOSP Pixel Experienec and I didn't like it.

Also side button and fingerprint not working.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Khotu:
Yes but for months there is no custom kernel.. but every other Xiaomi device has some. Dunno why? Probably I would go for OP7 if I knew it earlier :(
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] lukigoes:
It is a kind of sad not to see that much development for our beautiful device. I just tried the Havoc OS Treble ROM which only has a not that good camera as in miui, everything else worked good. Battery was lasting a lot longer.

I also miss F2FS support.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] juanfe.granados:
Same that A2. I thinked this Device would have custom Roms.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Rosetti:
I also funded for this guy buying its device for developing lineage os. But I am asking what happend? Do you have some information?

To answer the question:

Very sad developing scene so far for this device. At first I didn't want to root and use custom ROM at all but I don't like miui and its bugs so hard I am really waiting for a good and stable Rom.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] musicman5844:
The best bet is to get a op7pro are op7 all roms will develop both devices I know I have them all since op1
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Dyrex2004:
Such a strong and friendly community ?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Would you say that the Xiaomi Mi 9 is "fast" in day-to-day use? A higher rating indicates that you think the Xiaomi Mi 9 exhibits fantastic performance. Like, is it as fast as your tears when you watch The Titanic?

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Avamander:
The chipset is really good so there's really no problems with performance.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] partial_engineer:
Running battery saver 24/7 and still blazing fast.

Btwn does battery saver limit CPU/GPU performance in terms of clock speed?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] elkorany:
Very good
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Dyrex2004:
Very fast, even better with Quantic kernel!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
OMG! Kim K posted another selfie with tons of cleavage! Rate this thread to express how quickly apps launch on the Xiaomi Mi 9. A higher rating indicates that even the most intensive apps launch quickly and without hesitation, even if they are no longer in RAM.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Dyrex2004:
Fast AF
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
You're busy and don't have time to wait, which is why you need to stop reading this thread and get back to organizing your Pogs. Rate this thread to express how the Xiaomi Mi 9 performs when multitasking. A higher rating indicates that the Xiaomi Mi 9 keeps many apps in memory so that they don't need to reload, and that when moving between apps, transitions are smooth and performance is excellent.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Dyrex2004:
6GB is more than enough for everyday use and even gaming
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Some phones exhibit choppy scrolling, especially when navigating long web pages when multiple apps are running in the background. Rate this thread to express how you smooth scrolling feels on the Xiaomi Mi 9 under such conditions. A higher rating indicates that scrolling is always buttery smooth, even when you're reading a 10,000 word article on "how to kiss a girl".

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Dyrex2004:
Very smooth! But I strongly recommend using Quantic Kernel
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] reymasters:
Miui is the problem. Costum roms unlock mi9's hardware capabilities
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Some phones are great to take camping because if you play Asphalt 8 long enough, the back warms up to the ideal temperature that can bake bread. Rate this thread to express the extent to which the Xiaomi Mi 9 stays cool under extended heavy use. A higher rating indicates that even when playing strenuous games for long periods of time, the phone doesn't get uncomfortably warm.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Dyrex2004:
No problems yet
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] dodonian:
Hi,

Recently I installed IMAP access to my GMail. The service is very fast, but all my emails are blank apart Header (Title) and attachments. I know that there was a bug with the IMAP service of GMail, but is now reported as resolved.

Unfortunately

ALL

emails are blank, not just the HTML ones. This happens also with POP access, not only GMail, but with other Email accounts too. Practically I don't see how I can resolve this. I have searched the net and this site and still cannot find a clue. Of course the option is set to download entire messages, not just the headers.

Any ideas? Do you suspect some conflict with an installed application?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Rgds

Dod
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
At the club, at the bar, or just in your mom's basement, nighttime is when you come out to play. Rate this thread to express how the Xiaomi Mi 9's camera performs when no or low light is present. A higher rating indicates that the camera sensor "sees" lots of light in dim conditions, and that the resulting photos have minimal noise. A higher rating also indicates that when the flash fires, the resulting photo is evenly-lit without any bright spots.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] ThePublisher:
I would love to see some indoor, low to medium light photos of a kid or a pet. You know, something that isn't perfectly still.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] elkorany:
Good
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Say "cheese", then rate this thread to express how photos taken with the Xiaomi Mi 9 come out. A higher rating indicates that photos offer rich color (without over-saturating), sharp detail (with all subjects in-focus), and appropriate exposure (with even lighting).

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] ToneLa:
Took a photo in Pro mode with telephoto zoom and it turned out well! It isn't even 48mp here

Click for big
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] mike d51:
love the chester pictures- any chance of posting more pictures. i think i have found my next phone. :o

QUOTE Took a photo in Pro mode with telephoto zoom and it turned out well! It isn't even 48mp here
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] cd993:
Nice, France
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] buzzam:
Good light conditions.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Govert:
It looks pretty noisy. I assume it is already scaled down?

What were the settings?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] cd993:
Yeah a bit of noise on that one. Just default settings/auto, with HDR I think on that one. Gcam port should really unlock the potential of this hardware.

I am really liking the cam so far though...
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] TLJester:
Can you post the original size file ?

Curious to see it, as the people on the bench (lower left) look soft on the focus ....
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Flash-User:
I made a comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ecGsAyjPUKVQ7adX9

I'll gradually add more photos.

See the watermark to differentiate the phones.

Images without watermark were captured with the Google Pixel Port (in the dark with Nightsight)

Images were captured via point and shoot, both "AI" Features are enabled. Google Pixel with HDR+
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Gremio1903:
Mate 20 superior in dark but that's no surprise. Solid cam on Mi9 nevertheless.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] feydakin:
Im not very satisfied with the camera quality. It seems like that the mi9 is doing worse compared to what I was used from my Galaxy S7 or even with my Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s. Here a few pictures from yesterday. At some point the software seems to do to much magic and kills the quality. Plus, the software seems to be unstable and the camera crashed two times while taking pictures and was not able to connect again to the camera -> reboot / kill camera app and start it again.

All done with HDR Auto and AI on.

https://i.postimg.cc/k4WnVH3p/IMG-20190309-100054.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/9XtmCsB4/IMG-20190309-101147.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Z5gZwmJQ/IMG-20190309-101815.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/c4xsHTDF/IMG-20190309-102122.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/RZq41hxf/IMG-20190309-104657.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/MGQw4LTp/IMG-20190309-112255.jpg

Same images as above but for what ever reason the preview does not work :(
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] TLJester:
WOW ! zooming into the originals and they look CRAP ! over use of oil painting effect....

I hear you - Im looking to upgrade from a S7 and picture quality is high on my list... that is not acceptable !

Are you using AI mode or other filtering options?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] feydakin:
HDR was set to "Auto" and AI was "On". No (other) filtering was used and yes, this oil painting wheen zooming in is insane. I really hope that this is just a bug and Xiomi will fix it soon, since even the Mi Mix 2s have not had that bad image quality.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] TLJester:
Try turning AI off - i hear that messes up the end result worse then making it better

But agree - shouldn't need to turn off a feature that other manufactures dont have issues with ...
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] prolaxnz:
could someone install gcam and take some images on the mi9 with that?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] antonydjdj:
I have minimized this problem by changing the sharpless form the settings

Inviato dal mio MI 9 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] cd993:
Great shots!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Khotu:
Is there any possibility to shoot RAW (DNG) photos from stock camera apk? Can anybody post RAW photo from every MI9 sensor? :) (especialy from 48mp)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] alireza_asol:
why mi9 uses very high iso in low light?

for example when other phones settings is about 1/17sec and iso 2000, mi9 setting is about 1/14 and iso +7000 !

even redmi note 7 iso is much lower.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Khotu:
Interesting :confused: I thought that Mi9 is increasing iso to achive lower exposure time beacuse of lack of OIS, but dunno why other phones has the same time and lower iso while having the same aperture (about f/1.7) maybe Mi9's f/1.75 is fake? :eek:

Did you compare same light conditions photos?

PS Could someone post RAW from Mi9?:)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] drzewoid:
Xiaomi MI9 is definitely better in daylight than Mate 20, but does'nt have OIS and night photos are way worse than older MI8. SAD. It could be my nextt phone, now i'm waiting for Xperia 1 or maybe P30 Pro.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] Gokh:
Both these phone will cost double of the Mi 9, why are you considering the Mi 9 if you can afford better, pricier phones?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] drzewoid:
Because i'm searchching for great camera and don't blind belive in all reviews in internet - i replaced Galaxy S9+ by Xiaomi Mi8. Samsung logo is not everything, bacause Mi8 takes better more natural looking pictures and is even better in low night. I took hundred pictures and i know what i say. Now i want keep good night shots with better daylight quality. I'm disappointed by mi9 night quality - maybe gcam port with nightsight will rescue this phone.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] zuukgOO:
You have tried the night option ?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] xlillo:
I have mi 9 from only some days, in daylight mi9 make great photos, in night with auto setting no.

I think xiaomi has to optmize software in next releases, but the potential of camera is high.

I tried in manual mode taking lower iso and try make photos with low light scene and have very nice results.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] alireza_asol:
camera is a downgrade compared to mi 8.

looks like this new sony sensor is not that great...

and it's high res is a problem for gcam also.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] dxdiag:
Test GCam App (Mi9 improved XML) vs. Stock Mi Cam App :)
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Real Life Review] sbug_blog:
Image Quality with GCam

[IMG="Daylight with GCam Mod for Mi 9"]https://smarthome.kaufberatung-online.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_20190323_132015-1440x1080.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Lowlight with GCam Mod for Mi 9"]https://smarthome.kaufberatung-online.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_20190322_192319-1.jpg[/IMG]