yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] darealthing:
Not a waste of time! But if you are able to make normal phone calls without your ear starting to bleed, you don't have the same problem that I (and others) have. I think the mic was always very sensitive, I had people complaining until I changed my phone case. But this time it's different, it's absolutely unbearable!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Hujkis:
Indeed, it must be a different thing, there's no need to move a finger against the mic, any sort of sound seems to be able to trigger this and the noise is unbearable and headache inducing. Calling someone is impossible without an external mic.

Big thanks @infrag for spending time and effort on this. Any way we can buy you a beer? :)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] darealthing:
Here's a video of the feedback phenomenon I described above - during the phpne call, just moving the flat hand (or your ear) against the screen, the handset speaker starts to whistle. Can anybody confirm? https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9aiddh8gf3s964/trim_20220509_214937.mp4?dl=0
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Well i've tried on my phone and I cannot get it to do the same. I can whistle tap scratch scrape touch and it doesnt come close to what you show. Odd.

Do you have Dirac turned on?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] arpharazonn:
Lets dont confuse with whistle, finger swipe. The most basic thing is: in calls, you can hear your own voice captured by your own mic. I think we all have same problem but describing it with different ways. And it started nearly 3 months ago.

And you can experience it with stock and clean custom rom installation. No need any application. Same for lineage same for pe.

Thanks!

Edit: in "with stock and clean custom rom" i mean "stock lineageos or stock pe etc. without and modification such as magisk, kernel, or any app installed".
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Goalach:
I have never had this problem. Didn't use LOS dialer (deactivated) and used Google dialer.

Maybe there is the problem.?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rouenmod:
hello im not complaining and im not trying to desrespect the dev team, but how should i put it, as far as i know, this rom used to be mother of many roms, many teams basing their rom from LOS. so it is known fact that LOS is great when it comes to stability and really recommend for daily use, because it has bare minimum modification which leads to better stability and performance.

so why is there are some issues that not yet be fixed even after newer version (for vayu). the most noticable issue is |hh- to android pernission setting, which can easily be fixed via adb command. so why are those permission not come pre-installed?

again, not trying to disrespect u guys, it is just a sincere question
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] darealthing:
Dirac is off. I also tried a different caller app already. I have the same behaviour on LOS 18.1 and now on /e/OS R. I even had to replace the lower USB PCB (incl botton mic) of the phone as my USB was broken some weeks ago. Whereas this fixed the USB problem, the mic problem remained. But this means that it cannot be a hardware problem of the microphone. @infrag that wasn't a joke if you have paypal or sth similar we'd wire you some beers to say thanks for all the great work!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Hi

I'm not sure what you mean by any of this:

so why is there are some issues that not yet be fixed even after newer version (for vayu). the most noticable issue is |hh- to android pernission setting, which can easily be fixed via adb command. so why are those permission not come pre-installed?

Perhaps ask in a thread related to whatever that is?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
'We all' dont have the same problem. My point is the finger over the mic swipe thing is not a symptom of a problem as my phone does that too on stock and does not cause any feedback problems whatsoever.

It seems some phones have different setups than others and therefore it makes it hard to find the cause.

In the lineage-19.1 thread someone finally tested some kernel changes I made and says it now has no feedback for him. I'll see if I can narrow down what changes are required. The problem is I dont have many testers for changes other than myself and I cant replicate the problem.

If I cant get testers I might as well shelve this and not worry about it as it doesnt affect my phone and I cant verify a fix on my own.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Thanks mate. I appreciate the offer but I'd rather fix the problem first before anyone offers anything :)

Appreciate the generosity.

Also I dont think I have working paypal donations as they froze my donation account as it was under a fake name. I'd use my real name but a few years ago had some people harass me and as a result so I've tried not to do that again.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] rauldzmartin:
How do you force encryption off? Seems like I'm getting the slow reads too :(
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] pawo99:
I was making call on newest firmware V12.0.3.0.QEAMIXM and also had that whistle issues on speaker (loud high tone noise). I've switched to firmware V11.0.5.0.QEAMIXM global stable. I made one call and tried replicate the situation and call was without the whisle. Can someone with this issue try this and confirm it?

I've donwloaded firmware from this location
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] darealthing:
I downloaded the zip, went into Twrp and installed it. Didn't wipe afterwards. Now basesband is AT4.0.c2.6-331-0706_1718_ef0b290 but the problem is still present.

What I find interesting is that during Signal phone calls the bottom microphone is much less sensitive and prone to the touch issue. Somehow Signal gets it right whereas the dialer app fails... But as mentioned before, I already tried a different dialer app without success
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
I use firmware from 12.0.2.0. I dont have the whistle issue.

Just in case you felt like testing that too.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
So can someone report back with GPS info whether or not they can pick up Beidou satellites etc or only GPS and Glonass type ones? If not I can also apply to GPS fix to 18.1 as I've needed for 19.1

Edit: Thanks for confirming its 19.1 problem only. Cheers
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ALGOPOP:
For me, i can connect to all types
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] darealthing:
Works for me, too
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] darealthing:
Whistles like a blackbird :-(
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Yes so we've narrowed it down to a kernel problem. However I havent got enough testers to find out exactly which commit yet causes the problem.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Don-Dimitreko:
i would like to help you, which kernel should i download for testing?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Hujkis:
Some people man...Let's do https://liberapay.com/ ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bboytaione:
I have the issue. LineageOS does not see all GPS types. I'm on 18.1-20220519-NIGHTLY-dipper/ with last stable firmware 12.0.3.0

EDIT: Downgraded to firmware 12.0.2.0 / cleaned cache/dalvik + cleared GPS cache + forced GPS data update and my phone still can't see other types of GPS satellites apart from those shown in the screenshot
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bboytaione:
Hi! Mind sharing what firmware/ build you're using? Did you flash any specific vendor? Trying to figure why I have this issue. It looks like you and @darealthing have GPS working with all satellite types as intended
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ALGOPOP:
I was using the latest availble Build and i think(cause i'am not quite sure)the latest Global Firmware(Baseband is 4.0.c2.6-00335-0220_1946_40a1464).
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] uli-hh:
Hi have the same good GPS results as ALGOPOP. I'm using a different Firmware (could be latest China Firmware V12.5.2.0.QEACNXM, but I'm not quite shure). My Baseband is 4.0.c2.6-00335-1011_2201_3c8fca6.

BTW is there a reference-list for identifying the Firmware version from Baseband? Would be nice to have.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bboytaione:
Thanks! I will flash the device again and retest. I may just switch over to LOS 19.1 while I am at it and report back. It may just be an issue with my device. I have yet to try China Firmware. I will give it a try before re-flashing, thanks!

EDIT 2: Finally managed to see the Beidou satellites. I reinstalled the 12.5.2 firmware (fw_dipper_miui_MI8_V12.5.2.0.QEACNXM_f5ec813d1c_10.0) and all is working as intended. Not sure why firmware matters for my phone @infrag
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] PedroCaseiro:
How does this compare to Xiaomi.EU?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
This like the build you are refer to is a variant of Android. Therefore similar but different.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
For those on 18.1 and would like to test a kernel with audio problem fixed try flashing this kernel.

boot-18.img

drive.google.com
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gregcrago:
running 18.1-20220602-nightly-dipper and noticed issue with not being able to see other devices on save wifi network. I am using WLED app (colorful led lights running on ESP8266 MCU) It can 'see' other devices connected to same wifi. With LineageOS current build, The app cannot 'see' other devices connected to same wifi network, don't know if this is a NAT thing. I used a different android phone with stock ROM and it was able to see the ESP8266 connected to same wifi network. So I think there is something with this ROM that is not working.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bboytaione:
This indirectly fixes all of the issues with translators. When using the mic instead of writing text. The mic was super sensitive so I had a hard time getting it to convert my speech into text.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] abajto:
It works! And after update to 9-June version, I had to flash it again to fix audio issue. Thanks! Suggest it goes as official.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] G A S T:
Phantastic that infrag fixed the audio issue (this Kernel fix should really be taken over officially) and provides us LOS 19.1. This is so great! We'll meet again in the new Thread! 👋😉
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bboytaione:
Honestly wish the audio fix and June security update had been built as the last 18.1 build to stay on it for a few months xD I still can't get used to A12.1
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] guzmangreen:
Does anybody have backup of lineage-18.1-20220609-nightly-dipper-signed.zip (latest 18.1 nightly build) and can upload? Thanks 🙏
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Levi_Marvin:
Hello, did you solved this problem? I have the same on PixelExperience Plus 12.1.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ua_molny:
I had the same question, I also couldn't find a build for the latest nightly version of LineageOS.

One guy from the 4PDA forum, from the discussion topic of our smartphone, helped me with that.

He uploaded the build to Google Drive and shared the link — https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hY4gv_ukkmGsJcCeXg9wXJKXAtZWngrG/view

(maybe I'll upload this to my server later and leave a direct link to it in case anyone else needs it in the future)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] :
Hello,

I'm planning to migrate to LOS17 from LOS16.

Can anyone put a honest opinion about the battery behavior in LOS17 compared with LOS16?

Also, is battery icon at statusbar "show text" instead of icon already ported?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gatsuu:
Hi [MENTION=1187148]infrag[/MENTION] thank you for this awesome Lineage!

Unfortunately, however, I found two bugs:

1) The second SIM is impossible to deactivate, it is mandatory to remove it.

2) You don't surf in 4G +. Instead with PixelExperience and MIUI it goes quietly in 4G +.

[MENTION=267841]bartito[/MENTION] yes, text battery is avaiable. The battery is good.

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Hi [MENTION=1187148]infrag[/MENTION] thank you for this awesome Lineage!

Unfortunately, however, I found two bugs:

1) The second SIM is impossible to deactivate, it is mandatory to remove it.

2) You don't surf in 4G +. Instead with PixelExperience and MIUI it goes quietly in 4G +.

[MENTION=267841]bartito[/MENTION] yes, text battery is avaiable. The battery is good.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] :
Anyone can point the exact recommended firmware version?

EDIT: Flashed weekly 20.1.16 (China) downloaded from https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/firmware/ and no issues (for now).
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] :
On latest build I do not have LED light while in charge and no MAC randomizer on Developer options

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Where I can enable it?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mar.ur:
Use search in settings and write "battery light"

It doesn't work on the latest version.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] :
Not found on latest ROM
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] martinanton:
[MENTION=267841]bartito[/MENTION]

good evening:)...in german i can found akku-led in settings menu but is also not working with latest rom,

i think i have with latest global firmware and vendor
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] arifqur:
Yeah there LED does not seem to be working in the lastest rom
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] :
When playback music from BT the playback stops after each song ends and I need to exit the app then restart again.

Here is the log

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I have defined a custom style at screen settings but the selected icons style is not applied on boot.

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The GPS icon is displayed each few seconds into the statusbar, even if I have set permission to use GPS "only when app in use" for all my apps

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On Nova Google Now screen is not available after boot and I need to enter Nova settings then disable Google Now availability then reenable.

(Nova installed as a system app)

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Google DeskClock app isn't showing alarms popup screen when the alarm ringring.

Only the notification....
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Are you using a mi2s or a mi8?

I've just tested BT audio and I can play no worries. Track after track rolls on..

The battery light settings I've found the reason for the problem. I've done a work around for now so it should be working in next build.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] :
Sorry, I'm on MI8 (but not updated my signature).

In my case the issue doesn't occurs the first time that I connect the BT headsets to the phone. It occurs when I connect, then I play music for a minutes, then I disconnect then (after a while) I connect again then I play music.

Thanks for the battery light workaround.

For now I've moved to LOS16 again, that is working perfect for me. I will try LOS17 in 2-3 months or so.

Thanks for the good work.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mar.ur:
LTE Advanced (4G+) works.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gatsuu:
But it doesnt show LTE+ or 4G+, if you see.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Konskl:
Are you planning to release it over the weekend? i'm asking mainly cause if not i can wait for a clean install! Thank you for your continued support in our device!!!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] DarkAngelGR:
The first one is not a bug, it's just that Google didn't add that option
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Kydipper:
Erm, yes i do surf 4G plus. It just show up sometimes then disappeared.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nfsmw_gr:
If not too hard, can someone provide the exact steps and files needed to flash this coming from miui stable Q?

I've tried as the OP said but I'm stuck at "Fastboot" logo.

I'll most likely figure it out but some help would be more than welcome, thanks.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mar.ur:
Format data with "yes"
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] arifqur:
Sound advice
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nfsmw_gr:
Yup, I figured that out and it worked.

Good thing I had backed up all my files just in case.

Thanks.

Anyone knows how to make dark theme fully black like on miui?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] gatsuu:
Swift Installer or substratum theme engine.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nfsmw_gr:
Okay, so far so good.

I've only one last issue to solve.

Can I always display the wifi on the top right notch instead of this annoying dot?

(besides hiding the whole notch?)

If that's solved the setup will be golden.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mar.ur:
Use battery icon instead of text.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nfsmw_gr:
Tried it, didn't work.

I guess I have too many icons/notifications?

That's not the issue for me tho, I just wanna see my wifi meter constantly, I can't find how to make it stick besides hiding the notch like I did eventually.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Kydipper:
Havoc OS did a pretty good job on handling icons on status bar. This was one of the reason switched to havoc from lineage
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nfsmw_gr:
PE is good on that regard as well if I'm not mistaken, but unfotunatelly I can't really switch because Havoc is too cluttered IMO, and PE doesn't have a lot of customization not even basic LOS if I saw correctly now that it's split in normal and plus, and plus which would fit my needs doesn't exist for our device yet.

Caught between a rock and a hard place.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] :
Looks like Xiaomi opens a backdoor to retrieve IMEI on MIUI. Lineage is also affected.

$ getprop |grep imei
[persist.radio.imei]: [***]
[persist.radio.imei1]: [***]
[persist.radio.imei2]: [***]
[ro.ril.oem.imei]: [****]
[ro.ril.oem.imei1]: [***]
[ro.ril.oem.imei2]: [***]

Tested on Termux. No root. No any permission granted.

Initially reported here: v2ex.com/t/643907
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] :
LOS16 also
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 250652:
We are in February.
[MENTION=1187148]infrag[/MENTION] do you know when the official Lineage 17.1 presentation will be?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nfsmw_gr:
End of March tops IIRC.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mr3p:
Read thru that thread, this is a serious security issue. Can it be patched/blocked?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
You need physical access to the device so I dont see it as 'serious'.

I'm sure it will get fixed in time.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
I doubt dipper will be on it.

I'm trying to get merge/review rights for dipper tree on lineage gerrit.

If it doesnt go ahead I'm pulling the pin.

If I get merge permissions I'll hopefully get dipper on the initial list in time.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Build 13/02/2020 now in OP.

Fixed the battery light setting properly this time.

Few other changes but nothing major.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nfsmw_gr:
Do you think there can be solution for the notch icon dot? To keep Clock on the left, Signal Wifi and Battery on the right permanently like on MIUI and not display the dot?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] abtekk:
Does anyone else get issues like in the attached image when the camera is in low light?

I can't work out if it's a hardware or software problem.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mr3p:
I don't believe physical access is required. Issue appears to be Qualcom RIL. Hopefully someone from Lineage team is aware as I assume most of the Xiaomi builds are affected.

"Suddenly found that the IMEI of some Android machines was written with prop information, which can be used by any program without permission to read."

https://v2ex.com/t/643907
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] 250652:
You do a great job [MENTION=1187148]infrag[/MENTION] and for that you have my admiration and my respect for all your effort.

Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Benetti Cdia:
[MENTION=1187148]infrag[/MENTION] This Bruno is brute. New global stable version is out. There may be changes that can be trusted for tree 17.1. Continue that I want to use it as soon as possible.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mar.ur:
Works as it should. Try to clean camera app data. You can try a gcam as well.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] abtekk:
This has happened in various ROMs, every camera app under the sun. Clearing data does nothing.

In regular lighting the issue doesn't appear. Odd.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mar.ur:
Maybe drivers issue. Did you try to flash miui with miflash?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] infrag:
Hello.

Just so we are clear I think Bruno does a great job and really appreciate his work. Without him our phone would be in a worse off position.

I'd just like permissions to merge/review commits for dipper as I like them to be.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Benetti Cdia:
[MENTION=1187148]infrag[/MENTION] You have hardware in common and I understand that this is more than less. I know he is spectacular. I respect that. If you need one just call us users, if we have something we can do.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mr3p:
Been using this ROM for a few days now and really liking it. Not sure if it's a bug or if there is a setting but if you plug in USB cable to charge, the LED light is way too bright and almost like a flashlight in a dark room. Suggestions?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] moviefirst:
The LED light is not that bright at all, it's quite nice!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mr3p:
Before making the post I loaded three other ROMs, stock MIUI, Pixel Experience and PIxelROM. All others have normal notification LED brightness during charging. Latest LOS 17 build 2/13/2020 notification LED blinding in a dark room. I can take a picture to show you the differences if you don't believe me. If your LED notification brightness during charging is normal I believe you however what I'm reporting isn't some sort of personal preference request, it's not normal on my Mi8.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] moviefirst:
I do believe that it is brighter than the other roms.

On stock MIUI it is way too dim, you do not see it blinking when it's not even dark. I'm now on Pixelrom an it is brighter than stock MIUI, but it's okay.

On evolution x they were complaining that the light was also to bright and the dev made it to dim. That's when I made the jump from Evox to Pixelrom.

So me personally like it when it's a bit bright.

So dev, please don't make it to dim like stock MIUI.