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Hi all.
We all know rootless procedure of MI A1 installing pixel camera but while that for some moment bootloader is open for installing camera 2 api again close bootloder.
What if some readon bootloader is open mistakely and stay open bootloder.?
Is there any way to close bootloder again.?
Hows pixel camera performance in primary and secondary in low light compare to stock camera.?
Is there any chance to brick mobile( i.e totally useless) becasue i take MI A1 only 3 month ago and in under warrenty so need comments and help before i install or try.
Thanks in advance.

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Camera Quality in april update.

Am I the only one who is getting worst images, cannot focus or even getting blurry photos? Everywhere, from instagram to stock camera, even I tried gcam, still blurry photos. I'm on april build. I need to restart every time when I want to take a pic, it works for awhile and then again goes to blur.
I have yet to install that april update
- Did you root ?
- Had magisk installed ?
- Enabled Camera2 API persistant ?
if yes then by magisk or adb shell terminal / property files ?
Nope.
Never rooted, Enabled Camera2 api using rootless method and no! Never tried magisk on this device.
Have you tried reflashing the ROM?
And then try clicking with and without Magisk and other mods and cameras?
carastroren1991 said:
Am I the only one who is getting worst images, cannot focus or even getting blurry photos? Everywhere, from instagram to stock camera, even I tried gcam, still blurry photos. I'm on april build. I need to restart every time when I want to take a pic, it works for awhile and then again goes to blur.
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Me too since january update to Pie. It's a common bug since Pie update. i'm on stock , no root nor bootloader unlock. That's a pity, camera is not usable since January, cannot autofocus nor manual focus . Only camera 2x seem not to be affected. (already tried factory reset) This topic is popular on the web , but xiaomi seem not to listen us. So sad , didnt want to buy a new phone. I was really satisfied with mi A1 since 2017.
carastroren1991 said:
Never rooted, Enabled Camera2 api using rootless method and no! Never tried magisk on this device.
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Its okay if you use gcam as you mentioned, but I dont know why it does in stock cam or instagram. Because when using stock ROM, in my case you can't take full res photos with gcam, u need to take 16:9 photos as there works autofocus.
So we have someone replying 1 year later that he got same issue... last year was post Oreo, now we are post Pie, there has been 1 update per month.... not sure all this is related?
Anniversary bug. Good to see Xiaomi keeps dates sacred
Just used oreo, mi a1 on pie is trash, oreo has no issues and you don't need Android 9 anyway
capocorp said:
Me too since january update to Pie. It's a common bug since Pie update. i'm on stock , no root nor bootloader unlock. That's a pity, camera is not usable since January, cannot autofocus nor manual focus . Only camera 2x seem not to be affected. (already tried factory reset) This topic is popular on the web , but xiaomi seem not to listen us. So sad , didnt want to buy a new phone. I was really satisfied with mi A1 since 2017.
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Lol just go to custom ROM, haven't been on stock since January 2018 (it's trash with absolutely no benefits)
justboryata said:
Lol just go to custom ROM, haven't been on stock since January 2018 (it's trash with absolutely no benefits)
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didn't feel the need of custom rom since this bug. which one you advice ?
ps : i know its a dumb question , but i'm not modding since two years (i was on nexus 5 and it was easier ). i have unlocked bootloader now . what's next ? Can't find an easy guide to flash twrp .
Tbh, I've noticed it too. I'm on PE CAF and after flashing April modem patch, the camera won't focus on touch. I'm lost.
alexmason90 said:
Just used oreo, mi a1 on pie is trash, oreo has no issues and you don't need Android 9 anyway
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I tried using the stock oreo rom after the pie update, but kept facing this issue- https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/help/secondary-sim-issues-downgrading-stock-t3911288
Did you face the same issue?

Final info about possibility to enable Camera2APi on MiNote3 without root

Hi,
I read a lot in this forum and in other sites about the possibility to enable Camera2API on our fantastic MINote3 phone but, at the end, I don't understand if is possible to enable che Camera2API WITHOUT root the device. Can someone give me a final answer about this question ?
PS
If the answere is "yes, is possible without root", then other questions are:
is ok this method https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/tool-google-camera-root-magisk-enable-t3747585/page10 (see post 98) or is only ok for MI A1 ? Are there other methods ?
supershi said:
Hi,
I read a lot in this forum and in other sites about the possibility to enable Camera2API on our fantastic MINote3 phone but, at the end, I don't understand if is possible to enable che Camera2API WITHOUT root the device. Can someone give me a final answer about this question ?
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If you can install TWRP you can enable it without rooting your system, as TWRP has root priveliges while it is running.
Here you can find a zip file to flash in TWRP to enable it.
I have used it.
Read the whole thread:
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/google-camera-for-mi-max-2.42976/
cobben said:
If you can install TWRP you can enable it without rooting your system, as TWRP has root priveliges while it is running.
Here you can find a zip file to flash in TWRP to enable it.
I have used it.
Read the whole thread:
https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/google-camera-for-mi-max-2.42976/
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But is there some that test this procedure on MiNote3 ? (in the link I read that run on Mi Max 2)
supershi said:
But is there some that test this procedure on MiNote3 ? (in the link I read that run on Mi Max 2)
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Yes, I have done it myself on Mi Note 3 running the latest Xiaomi.eu weekly 8.4.26.
I have also done it on Mi Max Prime, Mi Mix, and Mi Note 2.
If you had read the whole thread you would have seen my posts.
cobben said:
Yes, I have done it myself on Mi Note 3 running the latest Xiaomi.eu weekly 8.4.26.
I have also done it on Mi Max Prime, Mi Mix, and Mi Note 2.
If you had read the whole thread you would have seen my posts.
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Thank you soo much for all your informations.
Only one question: is necessary to flash the twrp on the device or is enough to load the twrp via the command "fastboot boot twrp.img" ?
supershi said:
Thank you soo much for all your informations.
Only one question: is necessary to flash the twrp on the device or is enough to load the twrp via the command "fastboot boot twrp.img" ?
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It "should" work to only boot into TWRP without flashing it.
That is if you do not want to install TWRP, just use it once.
The next time you reboot, your new TWRP will be gone again.
I have not tried this myself.
I will try the procedure where I only boot twrp (without flash it) then will try to enable camera2api parameters on built.prop and also change permission of this file (with su permission).
I will update this thread with a feedback about the operation
Hi,
finally I enable Camera2API on Mi Note 3 (with last official global rom) WITHOUT root the device. These are my tasks:
- unlock the bootloader (with MI official utility) and lost all my data
- flash TWRP Red Wolf then run it and, to give the right access to the partitions, I wipe and format my device from the TWRP menu and reboot the device
- Then, from TWRP, I install "HZQ_MIUI_Camera_Mod_CAMERA2_API_170824.zip"
Thanks Cobben for the good informations
PS
Now I use GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.2.apk and run very well. The quality of the night shoots is better a lot respect xiaomi default camera
I add that with gcam the videos are better that xiaomi cam:
- less nois
- better color
- much details
Then, at the end, gcam become the main camera app on my device (and I will use xiaomi cam only for boken effect or camera zoom)
supershi said:
I add that with gcam the videos are better that xiaomi cam:
- less nois
- better color
- much details
Then, at the end, gcam become the main camera app on my device (and I will use xiaomi cam only for boken effect or camera zoom)
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Hi, I installed the Xiaomi.eu rom and installed also the Google camera (v.7.9.4 - everything is working correctly even the Slow motion). I can say that the Miui camera is on par with Google camera or a level down. The Miui camera uses the algorithm in the open-source Gcam app. You can try the Xiaomi.eu rom which is based on China rom - it is great.
In my case instead I use the last global 9.5.3.0 and gcam is the best

[MIUI 10 Camera Fix] [For converted A2 users][Can not connect fix]

Mi 6x and MI A2 have same hardware but when we flash mi 6x MIUI rom to Mi A2 camera does not works properly(Enhance low light Option makes it stop ) But the camera modules are identical , basically I am talking about the global variant . Here is the twist xiaomi implemented same camera module but they set some hidden code number in the hardware module so that these module can be matched with our IMEI and The image processing system can understand that it is Mi 6x or mi A2 !! The idea is not quite enough to stop us !!!! WTF is the need of this , It took 10 days to figure it out .
So every thing is already fixed in every miui rom nothing to patch or replace.We can easily bypass or fool the image processing system.
Mi 6X's Code name is "wayne" we can change it "whyred" it is the code name of redmi note 5.
What we need
- Root
- A root file manager[ Xplore, Ex ]
- A working Brain.
steps
-Go to "System/etc/device_features"
-Rename "wayne.xml" to "whyred.xml"
-Now Open System/build.prop
-Now find out the line "ro.product.device=wayne"
-Change it to "ro.product.device=whyred"
-Now make a reboot
Yes you got a fully working camera!!!
Camera fix for indian variant https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/miui-10-camera-fix-t3862786
Yeah it works.
Is there a difference in photo quality?
ozankardes said:
Yeah it works.
Is there a difference in photo quality?
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No It's completely fine.
IjazCI said:
What about device with black camera (blank )error ?
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You can try this method . I don't have the indian varient so cant say anything about this .
ARNOB XENON said:
You can try this method . I don't have the indian varient so cant say anything about this .
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woow man, thank you. I will definitely be converted to MI 6X:victory:
powar19 said:
woow man, thank you. I will definitely be converted to MI 6X:victory:
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Does it works on Indian variant
does it work in global varient and of course wont trigger arb?
hackerh2 said:
Does it works on Indian variant
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I don't know. I'm have global version mi a2 and this method work good
Problem with Indian Variant!!
ARNOB XENON said:
Mi 6x and MI A2 have same hardware but when we flash mi 6x MIUI rom to Mi A2 camera does not works properly(Enhance low light Option makes it stop ) But the camera modules are identical , basically I am talking about the global variant . Here is the twist xiaomi implemented same camera module but they set some hidden code number in the hardware module so that these module can be matched with our IMEI and The image processing system can understand that it is Mi 6x or mi A2 !! The idea is not quite enough to stop us !!!! WTF is the need of this , It took 10 days to figure it out .
So every thing is already fixed in every miui rom nothing to patch or replace.We can easily bypass or fool the image processing system.
Mi 6X's Code name is "wayne" we can change it "whyred" it is the code name of redmi note 5.
What we need
- Root
- A root file manager[ Xplore, Ex ]
- A working Brain.
steps
-Go to "System/etc/device_features"
-Rename "wayne.xml" to "whyred.xml"
-Now Open System/build.prop
-Now find out the line "ro.product.device=wayne"
-Change it to "ro.product.device=whyred"
-Now make a reboot
Yes you got a fully working camera!!!
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I have Mi A2 converted to Mi6X.
With camera it says "Cant connect to camera".
Since mine is an Indian variant, your guide is not working!!
Any solution to the Indian variant?
Thanks
shashank1 said:
I have Mi A2 converted to Mi6X.
With camera it says "Cant connect to camera".
Since mine is an Indian variant, your guide is not working!!
Any solution to the Indian variant?
Thanks
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/miui-10-camera-fix-t3862786 here you go.
IjazCI said:
What about device with black camera (blank )error ?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/miui-10-camera-fix-t3862786
ARNOB XENON said:
Mi 6x and MI A2 have same hardware but when we flash mi 6x MIUI rom to Mi A2 camera does not works properly(Enhance low light Option makes it stop ) But the camera modules are identical , basically I am talking about the global variant . Here is the twist xiaomi implemented same camera module but they set some hidden code number in the hardware module so that these module can be matched with our IMEI and The image processing system can understand that it is Mi 6x or mi A2 !! The idea is not quite enough to stop us !!!! WTF is the need of this , It took 10 days to figure it out .
So every thing is already fixed in every miui rom nothing to patch or replace.We can easily bypass or fool the image processing system.
Mi 6X's Code name is "wayne" we can change it "whyred" it is the code name of redmi note 5.
What we need
- Root
- A root file manager[ Xplore, Ex ]
- A working Brain.
steps
-Go to "System/etc/device_features"
-Rename "wayne.xml" to "whyred.xml"
-Now Open System/build.prop
-Now find out the line "ro.product.device=wayne"
-Change it to "ro.product.device=whyred"
-Now make a reboot
Yes you got a fully working camera!!!
Camera fix for indian varianthttps://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/miui-10-camera-fix-t3862786
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Close all converting threads. ASAP
Manish4586 said:
Close all converting threads. ASAP
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Who are you telling me to close all converting threads???
ARNOB XENON said:
Mi 6x and MI A2 have same hardware but when we flash mi 6x MIUI rom to Mi A2 camera does not works properly(Enhance low light Option makes it stop ) But the camera modules are identical , basically I am talking about the global variant . Here is the twist xiaomi implemented same camera module but they set some hidden code number in the hardware module so that these module can be matched with our IMEI and The image processing system can understand that it is Mi 6x or mi A2 !! The idea is not quite enough to stop us !!!! WTF is the need of this , It took 10 days to figure it out .
So every thing is already fixed in every miui rom nothing to patch or replace.We can easily bypass or fool the image processing system.
Mi 6X's Code name is "wayne" we can change it "whyred" it is the code name of redmi note 5.
What we need
- Root
- A root file manager[ Xplore, Ex ]
- A working Brain.
steps
-Go to "System/etc/device_features"
-Rename "wayne.xml" to "whyred.xml"
-Now Open System/build.prop
-Now find out the line "ro.product.device=wayne"
-Change it to "ro.product.device=whyred"
-Now make a reboot
Yes you got a fully working camera!!!
Camera fix for indian variant https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/miui-10-camera-fix-t3862786
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Hello,
I converted to 6X from A2. On MIUI 9, the camera worked, I never tried MIUI 10. Is the problem only with MIUI 10? I have global, 4/64 variant.
Thanks.
Is front camera working?
Manish4586 said:
Close all converting threads. ASAP
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Why?!
It works for me. Thanks
Manish4586 said:
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Bro, who are you anyway to say this? I don't think you should say this though. This is wrong.
My A2 Front camera not working. I Flashed Stock Firmware by Mi Flash Tool and also Manually by CMD. but front camera not working. Sometime workes for 1 5-30 minute. so how to fix it?
How to Root A2 Converted to Mi6X Wayne (MIUI10) ?

Help mee to root xiaomi a1 red mdg2 please!!!

hello,
I want ROOT my xiaomi facilitate files and tutorials this xiaomi a1 Thank you so much guys
ROOT MODEL XIOAMI RED MDG2
I don't know what the "red mdg2" thing means, but as long as it doesn't change anything you could just use this or this guide, or mine which I tried to explain as much as possible in it, so you are not left confused, but of course this ends up making the guide longer. Also my guide shows how to add a custom rom to your device, which the other guides don't.

Redmi K20 (davinci Indian device) sensors not working

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