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[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] ouroboros12:
I'm fine with stock Android. Been using it since JB. I want the miA3 for the Android one program. I'd like to get official 10. I'm currently using PE10 at the moment it rn7. Mi A3 is the best option for now atleast. Hopefully updates could fix some of those issues. :eek:Thanks for the input
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] qwertysmerty:
- I don't have any issues with 2G/3G data.

- Though LED notifications are definitely not working for all apps (hopefully it will be fixed in future updates).

- FOD is not the fastest. I have an anecdotal issue with unlocking when my fingers are clean and dry (I more inclined to think it's due to dryness). One would expect issues with reading when sensor/fingers are dirty :)

- Display resolution and pixel density are not that bad as some ppl complain, but if it's a top requirement for you I would go in-store and have a look on it, played with brightness, read some text, etc before buying.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] Simran62:
Its not that bad
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] GuestK00447:
Do not buy the Mi A3, you will regret it everytime you use it. Most ppl will not admit that their new phone was a very bad buy - they are in denial (you can observe that in this thread).
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] qwertysmerty:
Lol. The only thing most ppl can observe is that you cannot accept the loss of $160 on the wrong purchase.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] ouroboros12:
I want Q and custom rom support. :fingers-crossed: Is the display really that bad?
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] qwertysmerty:
Nope. But any review is subjective. If you're uncertain go in-store and take a look on it. Or take on risk, buy it and accept a potential loss of 156 USD (current price of 4/64 unit on Ali) on a device not meeting your expectations.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] ouroboros12:
I suppose. I'll be checking it out. Only thing that's stopping me from getting a mi 9 lite is the lack of support.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] qwertysmerty:
I was also considering Mi 9 Lite and a potential lack of official support by Lineage OS deterred my. Mi 8 Lite did not get it, while Mi A3 can get with a quite high probability.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] ouroboros12:
Yep. Mi9 lite already has twrp, but still no roms, though it's fairly new. If only they based mi a3 on the cc9 it would've been great. But i'm still considering the A3.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] _mysiak_:
I just ordered A3 for myself (wife already has it). Mi A1 is still serving me good, but one handed operation is very inconvenient and I just had a need for an "upgrade". Quality of audio output of A3 is miles above A1, even if absolute volume is lower. This is easily fixable with Re Equalizer app and I plan to modify mixer_paths.xml just for the fun of it. 720p pentile screen is probably the only downgrade coming from 1080p LCD, but OLED colors and contrast make for it. The biggest problem of all AMOLED displays for me is PWM backlight control, which again is easily fixable, but I am going to miss the adaptive automatic brightness (here I wish that Velis Auto Brightness app would adapt OLED Saver screen dimming technique).

I was considering Mi 9 lite for a while too, but lack of encryption support in TWRP, MIUI and overal size are putting me off. I do not like custom ROMs in general as there is no encryption and they very often contain bugs which are not present in stock ROMs (which isn't perfect either though). Monthly security updates are often missing too.

IMHO, Moto One Vision is the second best phone with very similar specs, but I do not like the fugly punch hole and no-encryption TWRP. Very long form factor is compromising one hand operation as well. Nokia-s are basically disqualified right away due to their stupid "unlockable" bootloader policy.

All in all, I'm going to keep A3 until some better Android One phone comes along in the similar price range.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] ouroboros12:
I think I'm going for the A3 too. Form factor is also one of my likes for this device and Since this is Android one, I'm sure bugs with custom roms will be minimal. Hopefully atleast.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] debido666:
Ordered mine. Should get it tomorrow.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] Feriol:
I have moved to the A3 from the A1. The screen is fine, the only time I can tell the difference is when reading text that's actually an image, it's noticeably less sharp (memes, screenshots, adverts...) But even then it's fine. Colours and contrast are better I would I say.

Battery life is awesome. I use my phone as a hotspot for maybe 3 - 4 hours a day. Listen to an hour or 2 of music over Bluetooth. Bluetooth is on all the time with my Mi band 4, And have about 6 hours screen on time. Typically I finish the day in the low 40s%. I used to carry a power bank with the A1 under the same workload as it would get scarily low sometimes with how much I use it, but I don't worry with the A3.

I was disappointed with the lower volume compared to the A1. The A1 used to fill a room acceptably which made it convenient, but you have to be quite close to the A3. Wired and Bluetooth sound outputs are also lower. It is noticeably better quality though.

Performance is great, loading, using and switching apps is pretty seemless, and it's even acceptable for casual gaming.

I miss the 2x zoom from the A1 but the A3 camera in AI mode consistently enables me to take better shots, and low light shots are dramatically better.

My experience with Android one has been positive, I am happy to know my phone vet's regular security updates, and I have never experienced anything breaking or any interruptions.

I paid £155 from gearbest for the 128gb version, but even at standard prices nothing comes close for value.

A Friend of mine has a Huawei P30. Don't get me wrong the P30 is a better phone, but in day to day use, unless you are gaming, the screen and camera may be better, but nothing to justify paying more than twice the price IMO.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] :
What exactly do you think the AI mode does, so it enables to take better shots ?
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] Feriol:
I don't know, I'm a lazy point and click photographer with very little knowledge, I never bothered to change modes or options except for having HDR on all the time, I assume the AI mode is automatically changing those options for me to take better shots.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] paq1170:
Hi, pls when you modify the mixer_path.xml could you post/ make a thread for it. I am also unimpressed with volume (headphone, incall & loudspeaker). The last update improved it but i believe it can be better. Pending when you will do that, does Re equalizer improves the sound? Thanks in advance
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] _mysiak_:
Sure, if it works, I'll share it. Though frankly I find no need, volume on my headphones is high enough for my needs and even if I need to increase it, Re equaliser does it perfectly without any need to install special modules etc.

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Btw. once I started using phone from "normal" distance, I see no problem with 720p screen. I realized that I had a very small font on 1080p LCD and was used to keep the phone quite close to my eyes to be able to read it comfortably.

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Oh, and forgot to add that 3G data works too, but only in automatic 4G/3G/2G mode. In areas without 4G I'm still able to use data. Data stops working only when I force 3G. Not a deal breaker, but I hope it gets fixed (I submitted a bug report with logs).
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] paq1170:
I installed the Re equalizer. Was expecting it to increase the sound as u said, but i just noticed a deeper bass. Pls can u post ur settings, also does it use alot of battery. I noticed re equalizer service is always running too.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] _mysiak_:
In equalizer, move with the first slider (pre amp). My settings depend on the headphones used, for IEMs I use flat profile, surround 5, deep bass 3. If it doesn't do anything, disable/enable equalizer with the top right check box.

With which app are you trying it?
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] Feriol:
Having done a bit of research it seems I was right, the AI mode recognises the scene and adjusts accordingly, the same effect (perhaps better) could be achieved manually, but if like me your lazy and unsure it makes it easier to take better pictures. I have certainly noticed an improvement in my photos.

Apparently it will also suggest if changing the lense might be appropriate, but I haven't had this myself yet.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] paq1170:
I use it with power amp music play. Just for playing music in my car using auxillary cable. I rarely use headphones.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] _mysiak_:
I can confirm this. AI just asked me if I want "contre-jour" or "silhouette" when shooting a person in strong backlight (against the window). Very handy, going to keep it enabled.

Btw. to my surprise Gcam took terrible photo in the same conditions compared to the stock AI. Overprocessed HDR mess, hopefully there'll be some dedicated A3 mod with better results. In the dark, Gcam with night light mode clearly wins though.

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Poweramp app has built in equalizer with working pre-amp. You can probably make it work with Re equalizer as well, but you need to play with settings (like disable DVC for example).
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] qwertysmerty:
Resulting photos produced by Night mode of the stock camera app have very high ISO comparing Gcam Night Sight. Though I was not impressed with Gcam's Night Sight results either. Manually set shutter speed/ISO/exposure produce better results in the night if you have firm hands.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] _mysiak_:
I'm just comparing daylight photos and to be honest, stock camera provides very nice results. Gcam with "zsl hdr" is meh, "hdr enhanced" is OK, but I don't like the delay in the picture taking. Must say that stock camera surprised me a lot in a good sense (so far).
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] :
Phone sold, goodbye. Never again Xiaomi.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] CLS_phone:
Poor Mi A3. The hate to its 720p display is so strong across the web. Before buying, I went to the store and saw it for myself. The low res is fine for me as I have had presbyopia for years, ha ha. Yeah, its colors are not that accurate but not unpleasant, either. (And, be careful to the lighting situation around you before judging the color accuracy of any display. AWB of human eyes is a miracle, and the environmental lighting varies quite a lot.)

Performance is good enough for everyday use. Camera is great. Size is great. Battery life is great. I'm a light user and don't play games on phone. Overall it's more then I need. For around $150 (64G model) from Aliexpress, it's a bargain.

Had used the 'phone finder' on GSMArena with parameters I want. Guess what, Mi A3 is among just 2 or 3 candidates.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] pecholino:
I sold my RN7 and I bought Mi A3.

Mi A3 is just a little bit better in every spec, aside the display, which depend on people preferences.

Mi A3 over RN7:

- SoC, camera, lower price, smaller, better build quality, better stock bumper, better speaker quality (non EU rom), UFS 2.1 storage (emmc in rn7), better battery life.

Rn7 over A3:

- display resolution, no pwm flicker

Bottom line.. Mi A3 is the best allaround device for it's price range (below 135€/150usd).
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] papsr6:
What did you mean “better speaker sound non EU rom”?
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] pecholino:
I have the "international rom" and the speaker quality is better than RN7. Loudness is also almost the same. I don't know if the EU rom has some limitations as it has on the headphones output. That's why I menttioned "non EU rom" as I am not sure if the quality is the same.
[Xiaomi Mi A3 Questions & Answers] MiSSigNNo:
Why are you thinking on Redmi note 7 and not note 8?

Technically Redmi Note 8 4/64 > Mi A3 4/64 and the price is so similar (+-$5) but the screen seems to be better on Note 8.
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X-Ray Beta:
Hi, I don't have a PC but can I use a Terminal Emulator to extract the unlock code? Thanks!
[Treble-Enabled Device Questions and Answers] veenaprem:
Does POCO F1 support A/AB GSI type? Because there is very less development for other type of GSIs
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] laronbeta:
BaeBae Kernel for Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)

BaeBae Kernel is custom kernel based on stock kernel features.

Main Features

Kernel based on LA.UM.8.1.r1-10300-sm8150.0 CAF tags.

Kernel compiled with GCC Linaro and clang 9.0.8

Merged latest audio-kernel, qcacld-3.0, fw-api, qca-wifi-host-cmn (LA.UM.8.1.r1-10300-sm8150.0)

Instructions

Go to TWRP

Flash kernel zip

Flash Magisk zip

Reboot

Downloads

Sourceforge

Telegram Channel

Many thanks to:

Dyneteve

Nathan Chancellor

Sultan Alsawaf

CodeAuroraForum

All of developers contributions which i picked from.

Source Kernel:

https://github.com/rnldch/violet
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] laronbeta:
Changelogs for violet-TEN-30102019:

- Fix screen color faded issue

Changelogs for violet-TEN-28102019:

- Merged 4.14.130 (android-linux-stable)

- Merged CAF Tag LA.UM.8.1.r1-10300-sm8150.0

- Compiled with clang 9.0.8 and Linaro GCC

- Merged latest audio-kernel, qcacld-3.0, fw-api, qca-wifi-host-cmn LA.UM.8.1.r1-10300-sm8150.0
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] immy28:
Is work on stock base rom !? Like miui.eu !?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] laronbeta:
Android 10 custom rom only
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] Greyjawripper:
Tried flashing on PE 10 ... Says no Ramdisk while flashing
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] chandsahilmansuri:
Flashed it on aex latest unofficial..

Screen colours looked faded..

I even installed kernel aduitor to claibrate screen colors but no option was there... so dirty flashed the rom to get default kernel..
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] laronbeta:
Which file you're downloaded?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] laronbeta:
KCAL not available for now, maybe i will be add it later. Thanks for your feedback.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] Greyjawripper:
baebae_violet-TEN-28102019.zip
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] laronbeta:
So strange problem, other people can flash it normally
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] laronbeta:
New build is up!

Screen color faded was fixed now.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] chandsahilmansuri:
Trying it now..thanx alot

One more thing is kcal available now??

Edit: screen colors are still faded..View attachment 4861651
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] xanthrax:
thread closed as per OP request
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] freakzone:
Hello everybody,

I just bought a Kingston 2GB MicroSD with miniSD and Sd converters. It doesn't work on my MDA Vario. I tried with 1GB microsd and there was no problem. Then i tried the 2GB card on my Charmer and it read it in a blink. I formatted the card numerous times and the vario can't read it. So I'm out of options now.

The first time I used the 2Gb card the vario read it and then i copied some files with a card reader (under Ubuntu 8.04), and then it stopped reading it

Can you guys think of something that can fix the card?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] triplesixthug:
had the same problem

i also had the same problem with my 8125 and i did a lot of things to it like yourself.

but the only thing that got it fixed was to flash a rom back to my 8125. so i flash the same rom i had and my sd card worked like a charm.

i hope i have helped.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Solver:
I have had a lot of trouble with memory cards in my Wizard. Sometimes they're read, and sometimes they're not. And some never read. Very frustrating! You can keep trying to insert and remove it; once it a while it will appear. But once it sees it, it doesn't "lose" it, so I'm always very reluctant to eject a memory card. I've got a 1GB micro-SD in a converter and it works most of the time. I wish I knew why it was so flaky.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Myrddin Wyllt:
Considering the sheer number of posts like these that I've seen, I'm inclined to think that the Wizard just has a crappy card reader. It's a shame, but then again, it's also a pretty old phone, by current standards (18 months is obsolete in phone lifespans).
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] freakzone:
Thanks for the responses!

I have an update.

I made a hard reset - nothing. Then I flashed the latest TNT WM6.1 ROM - still nothing.

Card isn't working (actually it is but only with power off/power on), although my Charmer still reads it. I made several low level formats, and formatted it with the charmer. Nothing happened. So i tried a friends 2G Kingston MiniSD. It works without any problems. Still he said he had some issues so he removes it only when the device is off. However this is not acceptable for me and i'm now using 1Gb microSD with adapter.

The thing that really bugs me is that the Charmer reads it with no problems. The hardware in the charmer is pretty much the same besides the SD slot and lack of wifi.

I would suggest that you don't use your card with ubuntu 8.04 + card reader. It killed my SD card once (on the Charmer) and i lost some information.

My guess is that the wizard has some problems with 2GB cards. As I know some SD card readers can't read 2G, because it was never intended for the SD standard to have such big cards. For this I would suggest that if you have any problems turn off the device put the card and power it on. It should see it then. I can't recall which FAT i used for format, i think it was fat32. I think the wizard runs a bit slower with the 2G, but it could be my imagination.

Until I can solve this problem with not seeing the card when it is plugged while the device is on I'm sticking to 1G.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Myrddin Wyllt:
Is your 2GB card SD, or is it SDHC?

SDHC cannot be read by HTC Wizard, period. There have been a few card makers that actually produce 4GB mini SDs, but they number in single digits (and low, at that). Generally, you can find 2GB miniSDs without too much hassle. I'd be very surprised to find a microSD over 2GB. If your microSD is SDHC, there's your problem, right there.

Also, the general consensus from these boards is that your SD card should be formatted to FAT, not FAT32, to be read by a Wizard consistently. It'll still be readable by other machines, but your Wizard will balk at reading FAT32 (not all the time, but most of the time).

Lastly, never bother trying to use your phone as a USB card reader. It's just way too slow. If you have a card reader, stick to loading/unloading with that.

And turning off the phone to jack in/out the miniSD is a very good idea. It may not be an ideal situation, but losing your data while you're away from your desktop isn't exactly optimal, either, is it?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] freakzone:
It is SD, not SDHC. Kingston MicroSd with adapter, actually the one with 2 adapters.

I got the thing with the FAT, not FAT32, after I wrote the post, I formatted it using FAT.

The card reader and Ubuntu of course wrecked the 1Gb card I'm using (yesterday) - the wreck with the strange named dirs, so only Windows+card reader for now.

I don't care about the data on the card, it's not important (and I have a backup on the desktop). I would like to be able to put it in and out whenever I like, with the device on. It seems that this won't happen.

Thanks for the great input Myrddin Wyllt!
[Xiaomi Mi 9 Questions & Answers] V@no:
I'm experiencing a weird issue on MetroPCS network, sometimes after phone was connected for a while to a wifi network incoming calls are not getting through. The caller hear ringing and eventually get to voice mail, but the phone does not ring, nor it shows missing calls. If I call someone from the phone, then it fixes the incoming calls issue (or if wifi disconnected).

MetroPCS has wifi-call feature, but the phone doesn't have it (right?) is that somehow related?

Using MIUI 10 Global Stable EEA V10.2.30.0.PFAEUXM

Thanks.
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] jaskiratsingh:
I wagely remember that i could use wired headphones or wireless selfie stick to take pictures.

Yesterday, i tried the same using gcam and Nokia's camera but couldn't click a single picture. Any idea why?
[Nokia 7 Plus Questions & Answers] ca_guri01:
I have used wireless selfie stick and it works on both gcam and stock app, may be try repairing the Bluetooth device
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gloff:
Disclamer: use at your own risk. I take no responsibility for bricked devices, bootloops, etc..)

Updated for Pixel 4 XL from my Pixel 3 XL Thread

Like my 3 XL, I unlocked and rooted out of the box but have a grandfathered At&t Unlimited Data Plan. At&t has somehow figured out how to block tethering on a Google purchased and unlocked device. Did a little research, and tethering can be achieved using methods already available for other devices. This can be done entirely on the device. Confirmed to work with At&t grandfathered unlimited, haven't tested others.

Prerequisites:

Unlocked Bootloader and Root with Magisk(See the How-Tos here: https://xdaforums.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/root-pixel-4-xl-unlocked-google-store-t3989033)

Magisk Module MagiskHide Props Config (available directly through Magisk)

BusyBox Module Installed

Terminal editor of your choice installed on your device

Step one:

Make sure you're up to date on the Prerequisites above.

Step two:

Open terminal editor and grant SU access by typing

su

Step three:

Open up the props config by typing

props

Step four:

Select add/edit custom props by typing

4

, Select new custom prop by typing

n

Step five:

type

net.tethering.noprovisioning

it will ask what you want to set it to, type

true

make sure this is all lower case it will then ask you to confirm with y and ask if you want to reboot, select y again

Step six:

Open the terminal again and grant SU access

Step seven:

type

settings put global tether_dun_required 0

and exit the terminal

Step eight:

reboot

Step nine:

test the hotspot and crack a beverage of your choice to celebrate

On my Pixel 3 XL, If I sideloaded an OTA and was just re-enabling this mod, Steps 6-8 should were not required. Quick update(note from my Pixel 3XL thread 4/17/19), just sideloaded the April OTA via ADB. That retained my bypass settings, and tethering works even after re-rooting with no other changes (not even build.prop). it would seem that unless you flash the factory image, you should retain these modifications (but not root, go figure)
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pkmoazzam:
That works! Thank you.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gloff:
Quick update to this. Re-rooting after sideloading the OTA still retains the tethering settings as it did in the April update to the 3XL
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] fredgar75:
An easier way to do this is to add

net.tethering.noprovisioning=true

To the very end of the build prop using any note editor with root access.

You of course still have to follow The process to root your phone first.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bbender716:
Will this obscure Tmo from knowing how much I tether vs use as regular data?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gloff:
Not sure, do you use native tethering with T-Mo, or is it their app?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] miahdog:
emulater tells me inaccessible or not found after SU step when entering props
[Google Pixel 4 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Gloff:
Are you rooted?