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Hey everyone! Since the Xperia Z hasn't any camera swich like the Xperia ZL or the Xperia Z, I was wondering if it has any quick start mode like an icon on the lockscreen which works when I have a code as unlock method.
Thanks in advance for any replys.
Firefox1997 said:
Hey everyone! Since the Xperia Z hasn't any camera swich like the Xperia ZL or the Xperia Z, I was wondering if it has any quick start mode like an icon on the lockscreen which works when I have a code as unlock method.
Thanks in advance for any replys.
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Yep there's a camera icon on the lock screen as well as a music icon. I think you can change these in the options also.
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Yep there's a camera icon on the lock screen as well as a music icon. I think you can change these in the options also.
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Yeah, I know they are there but I was asking if they are there too if the phone has a code as unlock method, because usually all quick start icons dissapear on Android when a code is selected as unlock method. I had the Xperia S with a camera switch which worked to take photos even if the phone had a code as unlock method.
As far as I can tell the pin unlock, face recognition and the pattern unlock are all google lockscreens hence you won't see any customizations on them. As a matter of fact on HTC phones when you select any of the 3 you would end up having 2 lockscreens to unlock. 1 is the sense lockscreen and next would be the one you've selected( pin unlock, face recognition or pattern unlock)
Is there something about "Do Not Post Questions/Help/Troubleshooting in General" That you do not understand?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2116920
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Is there something about "Do Not Post Questions/Help/Troubleshooting in General" That you do not understand?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2116920
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huh? I think this is already located in Q&A sub forum
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Is there something about "Do Not Post Questions/Help/Troubleshooting in General" That you do not understand?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2116920
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Why is your Avatar the logo of Werder Bremen?:laugh:
Can you take pictures whilst watching videos like on HTC phones and Galaxy note 2
R89SONY said:
Can you take pictures whilst watching videos like on HTC phones and Galaxy note 2
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you can take pictures while recording videos
djq said:
you can take pictures while recording videos
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Note I said watching, I know you can take pics while recording videos. The only reason I asked is I am not sure when I will have time to be going back to a three store to check it out.
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Why is your Avatar the logo of Werder Bremen?:laugh:
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He probably thought it's the Willy Wonka Logo xD
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He probably thought it's the Willy Wonka Logo xD
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*muaaahaaaa*
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Note I said watching, I know you can take pics while recording videos. The only reason I asked is I am not sure when I will have time to be going back to a three store to check it out.
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That would be interesting to know, also I've noticed that when you take photos whilst recording the megapixel is only 1, I hope an update ups this...
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maverick1103 said:
That would be interesting to know, also I've noticed that when you take photos whilst recording the megapixel is only 1, I hope an update ups this...
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I think it is a good feature because say for example your watching a movie on your phone and you see a funny face or a nice car or whatever. You can take a pic/screenshot of it. I know you can do it on HTC One s/x, GN2 and now S3 since update to 4.1.2
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I think it is a good feature because say for example your watching a movie on your phone and you see a funny face or a nice car or whatever. You can take a pic/screenshot of it. I know you can do it on HTC One s/x, GN2 and now S3 since update to 4.1.2
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Agreed! It is a great feature, I just hope Sony allow a higher megapixel when recording for the camera as 1mp isn't ideal!
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That would be interesting to know, also I've noticed that when you take photos whilst recording the megapixel is only 1, I hope an update ups this...
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I found out you can take screenshots whilst watching videos, which is good. Just have to hold power button/down on volume button.
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I found out you can take screenshots whilst watching videos, which is good. Just have to hold power button/down on volume button.
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Not quite an ideal way, compared to others but at least it's still possible!
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Not quite an ideal way, compared to others but at least it's still possible!
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Isn't that the "stock android" way of taking screenshots since 4.0 ? I think it's present in most 4.0+ phones, even with TouchWiz.
So sad that there is no Camera button .. but anyway its a really nice smartphone in my opinion..
Hi guys.. i made my first video for YouTube. Have been reviewing phones for a while but for 3rd parties.
This time did my own thing.
Please have a look and share your feedback.. do you guys like it?
Starting small and looking for your feedback.
Thanks
Review link below
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I like the video generally, a much better job than I could do. :good:
2 points (they are my opinions only remember haha);
1) when you do the photo comparisons section, the music/ theme of the review seems to suddenly change, and then change back. It doesn't flow.
2) Again, in the photo comparison section, all the photos are pixelated. You get an overall idea of image comparison, but pixelated images are a shame!
Top man for doing it though, keep on keeping on!
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I like the video generally, a much better job than I could do. :good:
2 points (they are my opinions only remember haha);
1) when you do the photo comparisons section, the music/ theme of the review seems to suddenly change, and then change back. It doesn't flow.
2) Again, in the photo comparison section, all the photos are pixelated. You get an overall idea of image comparison, but pixelated images are a shame!
Top man for doing it though, keep on keeping on!
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Thanks for your kind feedback.. I'm still learning the editing tricks and will try to update the camera comparison shots with better quality output.. your point is valid about the music too.. blame it on my poor editing knowledge.. I'll learn and do it better in the next one for sure!
Thanks again!
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Thanks for your kind feedback.. I'm still learning the editing tricks and will try to update the camera comparison shots with better quality output.. your point is valid about the music too.. blame it on my poor editing knowledge.. I'll learn and do it better in the next one for sure!
Thanks again!
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when you add music tracks, do it after cutting or adding to the video...
I didn't see all of it yet, but what I saw looked pretty good. I noticed the pixelated photos too, so would be good if you can fix that. Personally I would say make them fill the screen more too, even if you have to crop them to do them both together, or one after the other.
Another very small point, but when you're sat in front of the camera on the steps, there's too much sky. It is a small point, but it's a pet peeve of mine, usually from people taking photos. They put the head in the centre of the shot and end up with loads of sky or ceiling ?
Love that you have a proper/half decent mic though, so many reviewers don't bother about audio.
I like it!
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when you add music tracks, do it after cutting or adding to the video...
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I'll make sure of this and will work harder on the next one.. really happy to see some feedback from the community! Motivates me!!
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I like it!
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Thank you so much! Appreciate your support!
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I didn't see all of it yet, but what I saw looked pretty good. I noticed the pixelated photos too, so would be good if you can fix that. Personally I would say make them fill the screen more too, even if you have to crop them to do them both together, or one after the other.
Another very small point, but when you're sat in front of the camera on the steps, there's too much sky. It is a small point, but it's a pet peeve of mine, usually from people taking photos. They put the head in the centre of the shot and end up with loads of sky or ceiling ?
Love that you have a proper/half decent mic though, so many reviewers don't bother about audio.
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This is amazing.. amazing feedback. I'll make note of your feedback and will work on it in my next video.
About the mic.. starting slow as all good things are quite expensive but hopefully will increase the equipment standard in coming videos.
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Thanks for the tip.. will work on it too
I like it. I watched the whole video and can say well done. Keep up the good work. The thing that got me was the title "Don't buy the Note 9". I was like ugh here we go a hater video. Quite the opposite.
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I like it. I watched the whole video and can say well done. Keep up the good work. The thing that got me was the title "Don't buy the Note 9". I was like ugh here we go a hater video. Quite the opposite.
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Thanks a lot for your feedback.. appreciate your support! All these things will help me a lot to bring out better content!
Great review still doing research about this phone xd
marko94 said:
Great review still doing research about this phone xd
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Thank you.. appreciate your support!
crazy88 said:
I like the video generally, a much better job than I could do. :good:
2 points (they are my opinions only remember haha);
1) when you do the photo comparisons section, the music/ theme of the review seems to suddenly change, and then change back. It doesn't flow.
2) Again, in the photo comparison section, all the photos are pixelated. You get an overall idea of image comparison, but pixelated images are a shame!
Top man for doing it though, keep on keeping on!
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Hey.. i made another review on S10+ and have considered your feedback.
Thanks for your support once again.
You can watch the new video here
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I didn't see all of it yet, but what I saw looked pretty good. I noticed the pixelated photos too, so would be good if you can fix that. Personally I would say make them fill the screen more too, even if you have to crop them to do them both together, or one after the other.
Another very small point, but when you're sat in front of the camera on the steps, there's too much sky. It is a small point, but it's a pet peeve of mine, usually from people taking photos. They put the head in the centre of the shot and end up with loads of sky or ceiling ?
Love that you have a proper/half decent mic though, so many reviewers don't bother about audio.
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Hi Andy.. i made one more video on S10+
Do watch if you have time and let me know what you feel about this one
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Well done. Great attitude. I hope you had something under it when you dropped it..lol but again very well done.
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I would say really good review. At one point I thought the transitions were getting a little much, but it's only a small thing and might not bother most people. I missed you talking to the camera yourself though
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I like it. I watched the whole video and can say well done. Keep up the good work. The thing that got me was the title "Don't buy the Note 9". I was like ugh here we go a hater video. Quite the opposite.
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Hey i did the S10 plus review.. if you have time then do watch it and share your feedback please.
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I would say really good review. At one point I thought the transitions were getting a little much, but it's only a small thing and might not bother most people. I missed you talking to the camera yourself though
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You're a great person Andy and i really appreciate you taking out time to watch and give feedback.
I will include myself talking to the camera in the next one!
Thank you!
Hi,
I heard that there is a new firmware update the one mentioned above, did anyone get the update and can post a change log of the changes?
I've seen mentions of 166 and even 171 but I'm still on 146 since I got the phone 2 weeks ago and did the first upgrade from 122.
Canadian M20P.
Hoping for camera fixes (less aggressive sharpening mainly and video letdowns) plus a few quirky bugs (I loathe the crippled functionality of the so-called "smart case").
Ipse_Tase said:
I've seen mentions of 166 and even 171 but I'm still on 146 since I got the phone 2 weeks ago and did the first upgrade from 122.
Canadian M20P.
Hoping for camera fixes (less aggressive sharpening mainly and video letdowns) plus a few quirky bugs (I loathe the crippled functionality of the so-called "smart case").
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i hope that camera fix comes in.. otherwise this might have to go back. The camera is very over hyped just like the mate 10 pro was. Even my old Honor 8 produced better shots.
What issues? I'm on 171 maybe I can tell u
sille said:
What issues? I'm on 171 maybe I can tell u
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What have you noticed? I noticed that scene detection doesn't work as well . Basically only picks up sky, greenery and that's kind of it?
Happy to hear about .171, I'm still stuck on .127 on Bell's network in Canada...
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i hope that camera fix comes in.. otherwise this might have to go back. The camera is very over hyped just like the mate 10 pro was. Even my old Honor 8 produced better shots.
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I always use PRO mode with RAW, and when I like I photo I use adobe lightroom to edit it
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What issues? I'm on 171 maybe I can tell u
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How is selfie and portrait mode now? Is it more natural?
Of course it isn't I'm still looking like a soft skinny boy, but it's better
sille said:
Of course it isn't I'm still looking like a soft skinny boy, but it's better
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As long as it is getting better ? we are slowly getting there so it was a software thing and has nothing to do with hardware?
Are u from Germany? I'm from Germany but still didn't got the update
I have the 171 from funkyhuawei because I wanted to unlock my bootloader
Jeah it's definitely a software thing, but it's getting better, slowly but steady )
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What issues? I'm on 171 maybe I can tell u
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how many did you pay?
18 Dollar for 1 credit I guess
Off-Topis but you have a great profile picture
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18 Dollar for 1 credit I guess
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I just got my unit. I can get a spining white ring on the front facing camera when I lift to wake with face unlock, but I can not find the option to turn it on for phone calls and messages etc.... I get edge lighting for 10 seconds or so.. I would love to have this option as I saw it active on a random video but I cant find the video again... I am fully updated with the software as well... does anybody have any ideas or know how to enable this feature? Thx!
Not a feature (yet) we all hope that Samsung will do it...
On reddit the consensus is this is a feature that would be in a future update. I saw screenshots from Samsung support confirming this.
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Not a feature (yet) we all hope that Samsung will do it...
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On reddit the consensus is this is a feature that would be in a future update. I saw screenshots from Samsung support confirming this.
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Thanks guys, I'm not crazy I saw it in action cant find the video! :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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I just got my unit. I can get a spining white ring on the front facing camera when I lift to wake with face unlock, but I can not find the option to turn it on for phone calls and messages etc.... I get edge lighting for 10 seconds or so.. I would love to have this option as I saw it active on a random video but I cant find the video again... I am fully updated with the software as well... does anybody have any ideas or know how to enable this feature? Thx!
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Settings, accessibility, advanced settings, flash notification..
Just found ir going through the settings..
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Settings, accessibility, advanced settings, flash notification..
Just found ir going through the settings..
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That's for the rear flash, not the front facing camera ring around the front facing camera...
Will be nice to have a notification light up there.
But...
iteam said:
That's for the rear flash, not the front facing camera ring around the front facing camera...
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The options he gave are still helpful for now though, as not only can you enable the rear flash, but the front screen to flash yellow when you receive a message. It's something at least for now. I just hope Samsung pushes out an update to enable the ring around the camera to be used. Just makes total sense since they removed the LED notification. :fingers-crossed:
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The options he gave are still helpful for now though, as not only can you enable the rear flash, but the front screen to flash yellow when you receive a message. It's something at least for now. I just hope Samsung pushes out an update to enable the ring around the camera to be used. Just makes total sense since they removed the LED notification. :fingers-crossed:
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Yes it is. I just don't like it like that LOL.
Read this forum from beginning to end only 2 quick pages but the last post from the Samsung care ambassador. Lets see!!:fingers-crossed:
https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...ight-on-the-camera-cut-out/td-p/468373/page/2
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Will be nice to have a notification light up there.
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Yes it would!!
Read this forum from beginning to end only 2 quick pages but the last post from the Samsung care ambassador. Lets see!!
https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...ight-on-the-camera-cut-out/td-p/468373/page/2
iteam said:
Yes it would!!
Read this forum from beginning to end only 2 quick pages but the last post from the Samsung care ambassador. Lets see!!
https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...ight-on-the-camera-cut-out/td-p/468373/page/2
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Thanks for that link. Possibly tomorrow. Nice!!
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EVOme said:
Thanks for that link. Possibly tomorrow. Nice!!
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:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
i enabled the screen flash and it didnt do anything. My screen didn't flash upon incoming notification.
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Thanks for that link. Possibly tomorrow. Nice!!
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No update today. Possibly next week?
nviz22 said:
No update today. Possibly next week?
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Was hoping for it.
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I'm from the UK and purchased from Vodafone, I checked for updates and an update popped up it was around 400mb, I updated hoping this was the one. But still no circle of light notification.
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Was hoping for it.
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An update got pushed to my S10e just a bit ago. Might be the one you wanted?
Circle of Light does not exist. The only thing that exist is the possibility as this is the actual screen and not any special hardware. The same edge lighting like concept can be used to illuminate pixels around the camera. If samsung does not do something, let them release the source and give us access to api's. we can do it ourselves. We just need to modify the edge lighting feature to shrink it to camera cutout and increase timings etc. I am feeling so lost without the notification LED. My pre order does not have a cancellation option. If I had I would have cancelled.
Will the ring light has potential burn in risk?
Should be. If you closely take a look at the camera cutout and the front camera animation, you'd see it's a part of the actual screen. So, It have amoled burn in risk unless or if samsung can access the pixels through hardware directly without actually turning on the whole screen.
Updated 2 days ago. Tried to watch Netflix, it has full sound etc but picture is black.... WTF is that about? Someone on reddit said its a problem with the update and YouTube hd videos have sound and no picture either.
Anyone else have this problem? If it is a common problem, then it's a bit of a disaster on their part.
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Updated 2 days ago. Tried to watch Netflix, it has full sound etc but picture is black.... WTF is that about? Someone on reddit said its a problem with the update and YouTube hd videos have sound and no picture either.
Anyone else have this problem? If it is a common problem, then it's a bit of a disaster on their part.
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Ι have also problem with carrier tv network on my country which i use through my phone.Same issue.Only sound and black screen!!This is a major issue where could we report it??
I dont know but its a terrible mistake on their behalf. I'm regretting buying this phone already...
Yes, HDR videos are not working. Youtube hdr or netflix hdr, sdr videos do work. I don't know why. I didn't reset my phone because I don't watch enough content on it to bother me but it pretty bad bug. I wonder if it fixes on an update soon, don't really know how to contact xiaomi and tell them.
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Yes, HDR videos are not working. Youtube hdr or netflix hdr, sdr videos do work. I don't know why. I didn't reset my phone because I don't watch enough content on it to bother me but it pretty bad bug. I wonder if it fixes on an update soon, don't really know how to contact xiaomi and tell them.
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Mi 9 Lite is not HDR 10+ compliant so you can't watch HDR content in Netflix, unlike flagship devices (Mi 9/Pro, S10 series, LG, ... etc)
here
Mi 9 Lite supports only old HDR version (YouTube)
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Mi 9 Lite is not HDR 10+ compliant so you can't watch HDR content in Netflix, unlike flagship devices (Mi 9/Pro, S10 series, LG, ... etc)
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Mi 9 Lite supports only old HDR version (YouTube)
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So is there a way of changing the settings in Netflix app to watch SD? I can't find it....
toby2111 said:
So is there a way of changing the settings in Netflix app to watch SD? I can't find it....
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I was talking about HDR ! It's a different thing from SD/HD
SD : Standard Definition
HD : High Definition
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HDR : High Dynamic Range
To fix your black screen problem, downgrade your firmware, or use a custom ROM ... or wait for a fix from MIUI.
How do I downgrade firmware? I'm not great with tech stuff
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How do I downgrade firmware? I'm not great with tech stuff
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locked or unlocked bootloader ?
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locked or unlocked bootloader ?
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I presume its locked. I only got the phone a week ago...
if you don't feel it, don't do it. Too many people , here, asking for bricked device. If you want to do it, read the manual, two times, read again the manual, read an other one, and maybe start your stuff
Same problem for me. Black videos on youtube after updating to miui 11. WHAT THE HELL? How do I fix it?
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Same problem for me. Black videos on youtube after updating to miui 11. WHAT THE HELL? How do I fix it?
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Yeh, it's seriously annoying. How do we contact them? Surely, they've gotten feedback on this issue now and are working on it??
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You got in the phone 2 apps: Services&feedback and Mi comunity.
In the first you describe the issue and it goes to Xiaomi directly.
The second is a big comunity of all devices (forum) and it will go to Xiaomi trough moderators.
I posted feedback in 13 feb and 1 of march, no reply, no nothing.
Really disappointed, why is the feedback app even there if there are no replies 1 month later.
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I posted feedback in 13 feb and 1 of march, no reply, no nothing.
Really disappointed, why is the feedback app even there if there are no replies 1 month later.
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Yeh, it's pathetic. Pointless feedback app, regret buying this phone now. Doubt I'll ever buy xiaomi again. And still no fix to the problem....
toby2111 said:
Yeh, it's pathetic. Pointless feedback app, regret buying this phone now. Doubt I'll ever buy xiaomi again. And still no fix to the problem....
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The devices themselves are great, but MIUI is still full of little things here and there that just make you want to replace it. App bugs, that annoying "force close everything constantly on the background" behavior...
This Netflix bug that remains unsolved "forever" now was the last straw that made me just unlock the device and choose LOS instead. Everything is near perfect now.
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This Netflix bug that remains unsolved "forever" now was the last straw that made me just unlock the device and choose LOS instead. Everything is near perfect now.
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Can you explain more how you unlocked it? And what is LOS? I'm not great with tech but I'll follow your lead if it fixes Netflix and improves the phone.
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Can you explain more how you unlocked it? And what is LOS? I'm not great with tech but I'll follow your lead if it fixes Netflix and improves the phone.
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If you're not that experienced I'm afraid it may be a bit overwhelming to begin with...
Search for these things in order:
1 - unlock your bootloader (search for unlocking bootloader in Xiaomi devices, there's a waiting period after you apply for it)
2 - flash and boot a custom recovery (go to Rom and Recoveries thread category, go to the TWRP thread and check out instructions
3 - LOS = LineageOS (in my case version 17.1, Android 10 based), again, there's a dedicated thread on it, with instructions on how to flash that.
If you manage to get passed all that, there's 2 more things you can do to complete the experience, related to Camera and Google's SafetyNet so you can install Netflix directly from Play Store as normal.
You will loose your warranty and there's always a chance of hiccups along the way so if you're not very comfortable with all this, the only alternative is to wait for the MIUI update that is slowly rolling out to devices.
Ok, probably too complicated for me and I'll probably make a mess of it. Guess I'll have to wait for update. Thanks anyways