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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] vlachorumsapiens:
Best Google Camera for Redmi Note 7/Pro

I've been doing a lot of testing with several GCam builds on the Redmi Note 7 Pro and I finally found one which gives amazing results. Although it isn't specifically tailored for the Sony IMX586 sensor as we find with other GCam builds developed for the Mi 9 (such as the one modded by xtrme), for some reason it produces much better photos with better color accuracy, details, sharpness, exposure and dynamic range. This GCam build is modded by bulkin043 and it is tailored for a variety of different devices such as the Redmi Note 5 / Pro (whyred), Redmi Note 7 (lavender), Mi A1 (tissot), Mi A2 (jasmine), Mi 6x (wayne) and Mi 8 Lite (platina). During my extensive tests I've found this build to be exceptionally stable with smooth transitions when switching through menus and a very responsive UI.

This build is packed with a lot of great settings such as "Custom Eszdman v2.2" quality level for NightSight, Camera API2 "Metering mode", "ISO priority", and "Lens distortion correction", "Lens blur resolution" and many other unique features. Best of all it comes with a dedicated interface theme (Auto/Light/Dark) which automatically adapts to daylight or night-time conditions. Photobooth and Slow Motion aren't working unfortunately, but that's the case with many GCam builds and so it remains a work in progress.

The only bothersome issue with this build is due to the fact that it permanently crashes video mode when selecting 60fps. Please avoid this framerate for now, or else you will have to reinstall GCam to gain access to video mode again.

This Google Camera is based on the 6.2.030 version and you can download it from > HERE

I will share below the optimal settings for the Redmi Note 7 Pro (after having it thoroughly tested I've found these particular settings to give the best possible results):

[Libs]

Default from Google

[Base settings]

Back camera > Pixel 3a XL/with Pixel 3a config (perfect balance between noise control, details and sharpness with accurate exposure) or Pixel XL/with Pixel 3 config (increased noise, details and sharpness with slightly higher exposure)

Front camera > Pixel 2 XL (good colors, details and sharpness with more noise control) or Nexus 5X (greater details and sharpness with slightly more noise)

Config > Pixel 3a/with Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3 XL AWB or Pixel 3/with Pixel XL and Pixel 2 XL AWB

[Saturation]

Front Camera > Highlight Saturation (1.9) / Shadow Saturation (2.3)

Back Camera > Highlight Saturation (1.0) / Shadow Saturation (1.6)

[Noise reduction]

Back camera > Activate

Front camera > Activate

DO NOT enable HDR+ Denoise!

[Enable these toggles]

> HDR+ Control

> Save to /DCIM/Camera

> Quick auto exposure settings

> Remove the ISO limit

> Portrait/Disable zoom

> Recompute AWB > On (mandatory!)

All other settings remain on default

NOTICE: Keep in mind that these settings have been tested only on the Redmi Note 7 Pro (China variant). For other compatible devices supported by this build you will have to experiment with the settings yourselves.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] AbhiAbhiBisht:
Please update the link. It's not working.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] vlachorumsapiens:
It's working perfectly fine. Not sure why it doesn't work for you, but here's another download link > MGC_6.2.024_IPSGCA_V18ORE .apk
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] AbhiAbhiBisht:
Thanks. This one works just fine. I'll test this soon.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] vlachorumsapiens:
I've tested the latest xtrme GCam build and I'm very pleased to see Pixel AWB has finally been fixed. We are getting very close to a true Google Camera performance on the Mi 9 and Redmi Note 7 Pro. File size is also correct and image quality is closer to MIUI stock camera (exposure/highlight conservation is still better on stock camera though).

You can download the latest GCam build developed by xtrme from HERE

After trying various settings I've managed to find the best configuration which provides amazing image quality, with great detail, sharpness, color reproduction, noise control, exposure and dynamic range. There's one single XML config file suitable for both daytime and nighttime conditions which you can download from HERE

Here's a tutorial on how to import/export XML config files for GCam

For NightSight you need steady hands as image processing is slower, but provides maximum quality. There's also a small annoyance with my config as NightSight suggestion doesn't work with BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+, but this issue will eventually be fixed.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] vlachorumsapiens:
[Updated XML download link for xtrme GCam]

> disabled noise reduction settings completely (BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+ module does enough noise reduction on its own)

> decreased HDR+ frames to 7

> set correction NightSight to "Off"

The result is faster image processing, reduced time for capturing photos with NightSight, increased details and sharpness with less chances to end up with blurry photos.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] vlachorumsapiens:
[Updated XML download link for xtrme GCam]

» changed Autoexposure correction to 1/4 sec.

» changed Correction NightSight to 1/4 sec.

» increased Exposure compensation to +0,2

Faster image processing for daylight and low-light photography, with better exposure, details, sharpness and image clarity. Drastically improved NightSight performance with reduced time for capturing photos and much better overall image quality. Chances of ending up with blurry photos are very low due to the settings being more suitable for handheld photography.

You can download the new config file from HERE
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Vishal P:
Nice man. Keep experimenting and providing us the best Config.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] *justintime*:
This was the missing piece with the MI9 experience.

I hate the auto brightness on the MI9

Definitely going to try out.... But I can't download the file?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] oski_58:
Me too
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] arddy1:
Yeah dunno why it cant be downloaded. I have added the mirror link
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] *justintime*:
I have installed but it goes down to 19.

I have played around with some third party apps which control auto brightness.

I found that the value max brightness 255 in the app. Is half way in the brightness slider on the MI9
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] arddy1:
Which rom are you using?

Mine in rom 9.4.18 global beta is working. See my video capture: https://youtu.be/7-6oRz6YA9E
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Juawma:
On xiaomi.eu not work
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] arddy1:
Sorry this is only for official Miui roms.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] *justintime*:
Ahhhh that's why. I am on Revolution OS 9.5.1

It's MIUI based from global dev.

Could you make it work for other builds?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] arddy1:
Unfortunately no.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] *justintime*:
OK? Sounds a bit strange to me? A rom specific mod, while all Roms have the auto brightness with same flaw.

But i am not a developer.....

Hope that there will be another solution then.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Asapakyou01:
Lnlnice thread. I hope u can make a nice contrast and color of screen in mi 9 it also helpful too
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dorisnov:
I have this mod installed on Xiaomi.eu and works really well.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] arddy1:
Really? Have perform cit test? Some eu users report it doesnt work, and some does. I dont know what the causes because i havent tested it on eu.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dorisnov:
I did the test and, as dev said, it does not went under 100. Now I'm gonna edit the values.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] *justintime*:
So this must work in Global Beta?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] arddy1:
Should work on any official miui roms. Either beta or stable.
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] arddy1:
Update! I have uploaded the v2 version. It is dimmer in medium light conditions, which is personally better for me and for the battery life. Check the first post.

Note: no update for compatibility. Still for official miui roms..
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] *justintime*:
Thanks.... Think I am going to switch officiall soon due to this mod.

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One question.... Will it still maintain the darkest mode manually?
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] arddy1:
Yeah, just turn off the auto brightness and you can slide the bar as low as you want..
[Huawei P30 Pro Accessories] yhans:
Hi,

Can someone recommend USB-C to HDMI adapter for p30 pro or docking station ?

Or it's not possible to connect by this way phone to external display :confused:
[Huawei P30 Pro Accessories] bombdog:
I'm also looking for a Type C to HDMI cable, and I was wondering if the P30 Pro outputs at 60hz? (at 1080p or 4k?) The Kirin 980 looks good for PSP/Gamecube emulation and I'd like the emulators to run at full speed on my TV.

Will something like this be ok?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/uni-Thunderbolt-Compatible-Pixelbook-More-Space/dp/B075V5JK36

Picking up my P30 pro tomorrow and I will glad to see the back of this Sony, no MHL out and the headphone jack failed within a year.
[Huawei P30 Pro Accessories] NJ72:
I've got 2 'standard' amazon USB-C to HDMI adaptors, they all work great. If you're using it for occasional displaying then don't worry, but if you are hoping to use it longer term then get one that does PD passthrough
[Huawei P30 Pro Accessories] bombdog:
In the end I bought this Choetech USB C to HDMI cable. Used it to watch the football on my TV using the BT sport app and it worked perfectly. It is a massive step up from Mira/Chrome casting and has high wattage PD so that the phone charges quickly as well.

I'm going to add a few roms and emulators (PPSSPP, Damon PS2 & Dolphin) to my phone at some point and will see if I get 60fps on the TV and whether it outputs in 4k, but for £17 (I got an open box one for £13) it's a bargain.
[Huawei P30 Pro Accessories] NJ72:
I use mine for emulator gaming (admittedly on a 1080p screen) and it works great
[Huawei P30 Pro Accessories] pmsfcruz:
Hi.

Can you test that cable with Netflix?

Best regards.
[Huawei P30 Pro Accessories] ElectronicsOverhaul:
1920x1080 I believe is what it does. At least that's what the resolution of the screenshots are when you're in desktop mode. Desktop mode doesn't work with all apps. I tested it with a 4K monitor and 4K HDMI cable and 4K adapter, but it's not outputting 4K.
[Huawei P30 Pro Accessories] bombdog:
Hi I downloaded Netflix and started a trial with the UltraHD options.

The phone outputs Netflix in Full HD whilst in phone mode, but not 4k. It may well be outputting HDR via HDMI, but my TV only responds to HDR content from the USB port (thanks Sony) so I can't confirm this.

When in desktop mode, the audio comes through but the screen is black (apart from the navigation options and content warnings). This is a shame as when I use the BT Sport app it outputs video at the highest possible resolution with out issue. So Netflix via desktop mode is not possible, perhaps this could be escalated with Huawei and patched via software, I wouldn't know.

I also tested the UltraHD options via the Android TV app on my Sony TV and it worked flawlessly, although I will be uninstalling Netflix after my month because KODI.

Hope this helps.

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Actually this modded version of the Netflix APK could be interesting, when I get home from work I might try this.

https://xdaforums.com/poco-f1/how-to/watch-netflix-hd-ultra-hd-poco-f1-t3840727
[Huawei P30 Pro Accessories] pmsfcruz:
Thanks a lot for your test.

Even in desktop mode and only full hd netflix doesn't work? I don't use 4k because for now I don't have TV or monitor 4k.

Best regards.
[Huawei P30 Pro Accessories] Falieqdepiko:
Charging Speed with adapter

hi, do u mind sharing your charging speed using Ampere apps on playstore? im using BASEUS with same 60W power delivery, but the charging speed is so low. your help will be grateful.tqsm!!
[Huawei P30 Pro Accessories] eng3:
I use this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M61X8N3

Mainly for watching my own content on TVs in hotels. So far I have not had any issues.
[Huawei P30 Pro Accessories] Searcher3:
I went for this one from Amazon

USB C Hub, WIMUUE 7 in 1 Aluminum Adapter with 100W Power Delivery, 4K HDMI, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, MicroSD, SD Card Reader USBC Dongle for MacBook Pro/Air Thunderbolt 3 Multiport Dock USB Type C Laptop: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy USB C Hub, WIMUUE 7 in 1 Aluminum Adapter with 100W Power Delivery, 4K HDMI, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, MicroSD, SD Card Reader USBC Dongle for MacBook Pro/Air Thunderbolt 3 Multiport Dock USB Type C Laptop at Amazon UK.

www.amazon.co.uk

for about £20. Plugged it in and it worked straight off playing a film on a USB stuck into the hub using MXPlayer (on the phone) onto my TV via HDMI . Thought it was handier as my laptop doesn't have a microSD card reader so could use it on there too.... and get stuff onto or off my phone onto USB/microSD/SD. Happy chap! Ready for hotel visits now.
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] dibi91:
Hello,

I've noticed that a lot of custom roms (tried LOS, PE, CarbonROM, CRDroid and Bootleggers) share the same bug, when a call is started with headset connected by 3.5 jack, the sound coming from the built-in microphone is transmitted to the headset.

Anybody knows a workaroud? Or from what source this come from? so we can try to report it to the mantainers.

Ty all.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] johnstevenjs:
After updating to Official Pie Update, my graphics setting in PUBG Mobile got ruined, now i can't switch to HD Graphics with High Frame Rate. All I see is Medum with Medium Frame Rate which I hate. Somebody help me with this issue, all i want to do is downgrade to Android Oreo. Thank you
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] Cookie Ninja:
Tried this?

https://xdaforums.com/asus-zenfone-...flash-fastboot-firmware-t3857265/post77945928
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] debdeep98:
If you want HD gfx in pubg and you want to downgrade to 8.1 only for that reason then you can just use a GFxTool and restore hd with extreme frames. Why do you want to waste your time downgrading just for that hd gfx thing? PUBGFX Tool + works well( avl on xda labs)

If you still want to downgrade then the other guy did post a link to a tutorial follow that.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] Cookie Ninja:
Pie stock (stable/beta) is a mess....better 2b on stock Oreo or custom pie.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] picturepatil:
Check your private message. Have sent you a YT video link. Do the steps accordingly & you can rollback. I myself have tried it n it works.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] billubakra:
I have downloaded Pie via OTA but did not install. Where are the downloaded files via OTA in the phone saved? Want to delete them too.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] gigafunk:
Hey guys, I need some advice. My phone sound went out and when I shut it down (via holding side power button in and touchscreening) it came up in bootloader. Reset it and it booted to wm6 for a few, though still silent I reset/ battery removal/soft reset a few times. After a few minutes of tinkering it would only come up in bootloader.

I used mtty to set 14 0 it says and soft (stylus bottom) reset and still tribars so then set 16 0 , same

So I have tried to reflash it several times, with crcs newest rom and the official att rom, pays newest, a bunch of different one, it looks like it takes. I have flashed to all these as well as schaps before and never had a problem.

So anyhow the flash looks like it takes, the meter on the pc and phones slowly tick to 100% and it comes up and says CONGRATULATIONS! You have been successful" or whatever on the pc, but then the phone just stays at bootloader. Exactly the same.

So again I use mtty to set 14 0 and 16 0 and soft reset.....

same thing. :confused:

I used some other mtty commands i cant remeber, like the format nand command, info 8 didnt show any bad blocks the radio command, i think rtask a and rtask b returned bad command.

When it powers on, it goes straight to tri bar bootloader screen with

HERM100

IPL-1.04

HERM100

SPL-2.10.olipro

at the top and

serial at the bottom, which changes to usb when I plug in.

after it is powered on it wont respond to any buttons and I must take the battery out to get it off.

Mtty seems to connect but then I cant get to the radio menu, i tried rtask a, rtask b, and even rtask 7 all returned then same invalid command message.

One interesting note. When I do the set 14 0 it says

Write Nand Success

HTCST ÚÈÒHTCE

The 16 0 is a clean write nand success.

This the same string that comes up for the info command that returns the crypto string.

This phone was a stock att cingular 8525 that i upgraded. I never did anything to unlock it. Do I need to? Is that why the crypto comes up when I try to set 14 to 0....but it does say succesful.

Well my download of another "official" att rom is done, I tried the one linked from the htc page, now i am trying one linked from somewhere on the board. I am off to flash it.

Thanks everyone for your time. Any help or insights would be greatly appreciated. I know alot about pc's but not phone stuff like cid stuff...
[Shield Android TV General] djmulder:
Hey there,

I have my shield (16GB 2017 version) for quite a while now, but I feel like I'm not using it to it's full potential.

Right now what I did is: Install Kodi and use Kodi... and that works as there is nothing wrong with Kodi. But why work with Android TV if the first thing I do is install a different media system?

So how to get the features I use from Kodi moved out of .. euh.. Kodi? Like I use IPTV, (DL'd) movies, (DL'd) series. I can imagine with the channels system in Android TV the same "experience" can be achieved. Like how do I make a "channel" based on a share in my network? And how to add "information" as Kodi has (so description, thumbnails, etc etc), EPG information for my IPTV, and stuff like that.

Furthermore, the channels also bug me (2 edged sword I guess). Some part of NVidia/Android wants to force themselves on me.. suggested channels always come back up no matter how often I disable them in the settings. Is there a way to just remove all channels except the ones I use? And I mean physically remove so that they never ever pop back up again, unless I hard-reinstall them. (and yes I'm rooted)

Lastly the bluetooth range bugs me, I've read through all the guides and yes they do work, but the range is still mediocre. Now I am looking at the hardware mod to add a 2.4Ghz antenna now is my soldering .. terrible to say the least, but I'll figure that out, but is there a more clear "guide" out there on how to open the shield and stuff like that?

Anyhoo thx for any information :)
[Shield Android TV General] Roamin64:
Android TV by itself is not a media player. You can use google's media player if you wish , but don't expect it to be better than kodi. You can have kodi show whatever you want on the Android homepage , look at this : https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=332589 I use NEXTpvr to handle my IPTV on kodi, but it requires a pc that is running next pvr. Kodi has numerous IPTV addons for you to choose from. I am not sure how you've disabled the channels you don't want to see , but those that I have disabled have never showed up again. The only channels displayed on my shield are the Apps channel and Netflix, everything else is removed. A typical class 2 bluetooth will only have a 10 meter range (33 feet) and it's even less with interference and all the other 2.4 ghz signals around (Wifi , cordless phones , etc) so short range is perfectly normal. Youtube has a bunch of videos on how to disassemble your shield. Has for soldering skills , find a crap piece of electronics somewhere and pratice soldering on this before you attempt to solder in your shield if you have no experience.

All this info was easily found using your favorite search engine.. Probably why nobody bothered to answer you..
[General Questions and Answers] tterranigma:
I frequently wipe my phone and start building it from scratch. Each time, I spend the whole day installing apps and configuring everything. This is boring, time-consuming and error-prone.

Coming from Linux where I use Ansible, bash scripts, etc to automate and capture in code my whole setup, I was wondering how I could achieve the same on android. I would like to ask if anyone has done sth similar and what the best approach would be. I am not familiar with android development at all but I have no problem to learn. My uneducated options seem to be to look into TWRP scripts, adb, building a custom image based on the ROM I am using (Resurrection Remix) or a combination of the above.

I imagine plugging my phone in my laptop, giving a shell command and having after a few minutes a fresh installation with everything in place from apps to WiFi networks and their passphrases. I would prefer apps to be installed with their latest version each time.

Do you have any advice to give?