Hey guys,
my mi9t was dead recently and i'm in the market for a new cheap phone. I resisted realme for a long time due to color os until someone pointed it out that the new realme ui is better than miui, so i am going to give it a try and stumbled upon how cheap the x2 pro is given its spec.
Well since specs arent everything and there are many little things not covered in reviews, i would like to ask if
1. it has AOD and is it customizable
2. Does it have screen off hands off ok google, i use it a lot
3. since it is using in display fingerprint sensor i made the mistake of not backup-ing the resist partiotion in mi9t making it almost useless. Do i have to do the same thing and is it bootloader unlockable? i saw quite a lot of custom rom available and thats kinda good
4. is there any small things i need to know like build quality, lagginess
Thanks
It's a good phone overall. I am using CN version, however I recommend you get the EU version to get full gapps support.
Yes AOD on realme UI is fairly customizable. You can choose what to show and the clock. Display format and style. Beyond that not really.
EU version has the all google apps as far as I know but please double check.
Bootloader is easily unlocked. Rest i am not sure.
Built quality is superb. Battery 0 to 100 percent in 36 minutes. No lagginess with stock. Pretty fast boot due to UFS 3.0 (not all variants have this so pls. be careful when ordering/buying). People say cameras are ok and not great. For me upgrading from LG V20, they definitely are better. Also you might have to disable smart power saver for apps to work correctly i.e send notifications pop ups etc. Maybe that's only for CN version.
I hope this helps.
naveed5700 said:
It's a good phone overall. I am using CN version, however I recommend you get the EU version to get full gapps support.
Yes AOD on realme UI is fairly customizable. You can choose what to show and the clock. Display format and style. Beyond that not really.
EU version has the all google apps as far as I know but please double check.
Bootloader is easily unlocked. Rest i am not sure.
Built quality is superb. Battery 0 to 100 percent in 36 minutes. No lagginess with stock. Pretty fast boot due to UFS 3.0 (not all variants have this so pls. be careful when ordering/buying). People say cameras are ok and not great. For me upgrading from LG V20, they definitely are better. Also you might have to disable smart power saver for apps to work correctly i.e send notifications pop ups etc. Maybe that's only for CN version.
I hope this helps.
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Thanks for the feedback but can you use ok google with the screen off?
coconutxyz said:
Thanks for the feedback but can you use ok google with the screen off?
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I tried it, it didn't work on screen off
batestota said:
I tried it, it didn't work on screen off
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ah bummer, i use that feature a lot!
coconutxyz said:
ah bummer, i use that feature a lot!
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that sucks, but you could use face unlock then use ok google right away, the face unlock in this device is really really fast, just one lock and it will be open
batestota said:
that sucks, but you could use face unlock then use ok google right away, the face unlock in this device is really really fast, just one lock and it will be open
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yea good idea but i mostly use it while driving haha
Double tap to face unlock.
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so now i got my mi8
well have to say im not imprest
1 no face unlock option (only if u change ur location to india)
2 now that i got face unlock to work it good damm dont work wen i have my glasses on bummer
3 there is no procent in batt
4 it seems verry laggy beside op6
5 only 1 color for led
My face unlock works without any location info. It works fine, also with my glasses on. But is not really secure imho, so i just use FP wich is almost instant.
There is a battery percentage but you have to swipe down once. Perhaps Miui 10 allows it to be next to the notch.
I have no lag at all.
Face unlock works fine here, never had to change location for it, works even with sunglasses on and of course in the dark (thanks to IR).
Battery % is available in MIUI 10 without pulling down notifications.
Lag, never seen.
LED-color should have been known if you've seen the big LED-thread.
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so now i got my mi8
well have to say im not imprest
1 no face unlock option (only if u change ur location to india)
2 now that i got face unlock to work it good damm dont work wen i have my glasses on bummer
3 there is no procent in batt
4 it seems verry laggy beside op6
5 only 1 color for led
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1 You have a fingerprint sensor, what are you talking about?
3 Yes there is, pull down the status bar.
4 The phone costs 100€ less than the OP6 and offers pretty much same specs.
A SD845 phone can't be laggy, it can eventually be less snappy when compared to a phone which pretty much has EAS built in. Paying 100€ more for a software feature than can possibly be ported is silly unless you have money to throw ( at which point why'd you buy a 450€ phone and not a 600-800€ one )
5 Oh my god, a one-colour notification LED, the horror.
Xfades said:
My face unlock works without any location info. It works fine, also with my glasses on. But is not really secure imho, so i just use FP wich is almost instant.
There is a battery percentage but you have to swipe down once. Perhaps Miui 10 allows it to be next to the notch.
I have no lag at all.
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hmm thats wierd my firmware is latest stable global rom an it dont work on mine
The Marionette said:
1 You have a fingerprint sensor, what are you talking about?
3 Yes there is, pull down the status bar.
4 The phone costs 100€ less than the OP6 and offers pretty much same specs.
A SD845 phone can't be laggy, it can eventually be less snappy when compared to a phone which pretty much has EAS built in. Paying 100€ more for a software feature than can possibly be ported is silly unless you have money to throw ( at which point why'd you buy a 450€ phone and not a 600-800€ one )
5 Oh my god, a one-colour notification LED, the horror.
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well now i have both
an hade them running besite an its more or as u say not so snappy
an yes color led is one thing i like
an yes i do have the money to buy them both
an yes i have them
@-flufly- If you don't like, why don't you give it to me? Since my S3 is dead.
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well now i have both
an hade them running besite an its more or as u say not so snappy
an yes color led is one thing i like
an yes i do have the money to buy them both
an yes i have them
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Just in terms of Front cam, which one do you think is best, OP6 or MI 8?
give your genuine opinion :angel:
_katho_ said:
Face unlock works fine here, never had to change location for it, works even with sunglasses on and of course in the dark (thanks to IR).
Battery % is available in MIUI 10 without pulling down notifications.
Lag, never seen.
LED-color should have been known if you've seen the big LED-thread.
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How to turn on battery percentage on Miui 10? I dont have Option in Battery on Xiaomi.eu Beta Rom.
schoeni11 said:
How to turn on battery percentage on Miui 10? I dont have Option in Battery on Xiaomi.eu Beta Rom.
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Same place as always.
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hmm thats wierd my firmware is latest stable global rom an it dont work on mine
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are you sure you have the correct phone (Mi8) ?
There is NO so called "global ROM" out there for the Mi8 yet...
probably the problem is sitting in front of the phone.
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Just in terms of Front cam, which one do you think is best, OP6 or MI 8?
give your genuine opinion :angel:
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i think op6 there are more colores in op6
mi8 is to light
m45k said:
are you sure you have the correct phone (Mi8) ?
There is NO so called "global ROM" out there for the Mi8 yet...
probably the problem is sitting in front of the phone.
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yes im sure its global
i have danish on my mi8 an also danish location
an in eu version there isnt danish either
m45k said:
are you sure you have the correct phone (Mi8) ?
There is NO so called "global ROM" out there for the Mi8 yet...
probably the problem is sitting in front of the phone.
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u can see here
i have found out that theme an faceunlock depends on were u are from
wen i set mine to danish i have no theme menu an faceunlock
wen i set it to india i have theme an faceunlock
Are you on some old dev rom from [Firmware] Xiaomi Mi 8 / Mi 8 SE [DIPPER/SIRIUS] [Auto updated weekly!] then, seeing you are on 9.5.1.0. Us others on Chinese roms are on 9.5.9.0. Wich could explain issues with faceunlock and such.
Xiaomi themselves have not released a global version for the Mi8/8SE yet, so it's odd that that thread offers globals.
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Are you on some old dev rom from [Firmware] Xiaomi Mi 8 / Mi 8 SE [DIPPER/SIRIUS] [Auto updated weekly!] then, seeing you are on 9.5.1.0. Us others on Chinese roms are on 9.5.9.0. Wich could explain issues with faceunlock and such.
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i dont know because it came with that version on
an bootloader unlocked
I guess the seller opened up the box and installed stuff like Google Play for you including a early global update not available to customers. Maybe that's why there are some things not working as expected, like lag or feature issues.
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I guess the seller opened up the box and installed stuff like Google Play for you including a early global update not available to customers. Maybe that's why there are some things not working as expected, like lag or feature issues.
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yes maybe
Hi,
Is anyone affected too ? Typing edges letters in the keyboard is a pain in the ass, there is too much delay. Every corners have delay, this happen in horizontal too. Pocophone seem affected too :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4yC2--e2BQ
http://en.miui.com/thread-4028018-1-1.html
Mi 8 China - 128GB Blue - Xiaomi.eu 8.9.24 MIUI 10
I will try the app, but writing is not a problem on my Mi8 6/64 China version. We should check production date, maybe.
No issues here. Can understand that there could be an issue with F1 with it's cheap display, but probably a software thing.
Calibrate it maybe.
Same problem please any solution?
Yes it happens. I'd fix it by activating on screen buttons. It seems that most of the lag on MIUI 10 is related to the full screen gestures. Give it a try.
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Yes it happens. I'd fix it by activating on screen buttons. It seems that most of the lag on MIUI 10 is related to the full screen gestures. Give it a try.
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Thanks, it's much better. Hope they'll find a solution, full screen gestures is pretty nice.
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Thanks, it's much better. Hope they'll find a solution, full screen gestures is pretty nice.
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No problem, glad it helped. I encourage you to use the comments app included in the phone to report this kind of bugs. I hope they step up their game on the next update cuz the OS experience is kinda far from complete.
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No problem, glad it helped. I encourage you to use the comments app included in the phone to report this kind of bugs. I hope they step up their game on the next update cuz the OS experience is kinda far from complete.
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I did it. thank you very much, is Shame I love screen gestures. The question is why does it all happen to us? What can affect some devices?
I have the same problem, i bought on mi chineses site. Bought 2 weeks after launch, i'm using right now 10.0.5 stable chinese version!
so depressing to see all this people that had this problem and i bought a redmi note 7, which is a 2019 phone and it also has this problem...
Omg at last someone who reports the same issue... I'm experiencing exactly the same with full screen gestures and keyboard edge buttons don't work sometimes like the letter "p" or "q". Also the "go to home" screen gesture doesn't work sometimes and requires me to lock and unlock the phone for it to work. Don't know what's the problem but at least I'm a little relieved because I thought I had this problem only ?
Title says it. In the screenshot you can see the left side where the notch is, the screen is black. I noticed the Chinese version of Pubg doesn't have this. I wonder if the global version can stretch all the way
*EDIT* with an update to MIUI (mine is Chinese), the problem was fixed
*Either that or PuBG update fixed it but I don't remember getting a pubg update
NVM, the latest update where the notch can be unsmoothened seems to have fixed it
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NVM, the latest update where the notch can be unsmoothened seems to have fixed it
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Which rom u have mate?
The power of the Mi 9 be with you
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Which rom u have mate?
The power of the Mi 9 be with you
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Chinese
fp1707 said:
Chinese
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Oh great. Let's hope they will release it soon for eaa global.
The power of the Mi 9 be with you
Or you can switch to xiaomi.eu and have the benefits of bouth global and Chinese ROMs and more. LINK
You will need to unlock and install TWRP thought. No need to root and you will not void the warranty from what I read.
A tutorial HERE
I know yes. I allrdy applied for unlock 3 days ago!
Thank you.
The power of the Mi 9 be with you
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Or you can switch to xiaomi.eu and have the benefits of bouth global and Chinese ROMs and more. LINK
You will need to unlock and install TWRP thought. No need to root and you will not void the warranty from what I read.
A tutorial HERE
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I really need some understanding. Wdym by "benefits" of Chinese version?
Does .eu have proper notifications? Because in Chinese notifications seem like a complete train wreck. Sometimes they show sometimes not. Some make noise while others don't. Particularly, I use Muslim Pro and the adhan never plays. Only vibrations.
If I remember correctly, it worked fine on global on my OnePlus 5T before.
Is Xiao AI replaced with Google?
Does the theme use Chinese or English themes? (If I know correct, the Chinese themes are better)
I saw all the extra features in Xiaomi.eu. But small things in Chinese bug the heck out of me. Like notifications not working properly or showing on lockscreen. Xiao AI, Chinese language here and there. Improper Google Integration(like Casting is broken) and many other small things which I don't recall. I'm very worried if those carry over to Xiaomi.eu
But then I don't think I have much of a choice anyway since if I heard correct, the 8GB doesn't support global ROM or something. So I might just be left with Xiaomi.eu.
But I just have 188 hours to unlock . Which i think falls on April 9th
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NVM, the latest update where the notch can be unsmoothened seems to have fixed it
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After the update it's now more like the iPhone X with the options being moved a bit away from the curves so nothing is cut off. Also makes it easier on the fingers to reach things.
But most importantly, no black bar(s)
Hi, pretty self-explanatory title I think, but does anyone know of a way to make the fingerprint scanner on a community ROM (MIUI or OSS vendor, doesn't really matter, and preferably A12-based) work the same way you can optionally set it up in MIUI, that is to only scan the fingerprint after you press the power button, not simply by touching? Or is there a ROM that supports this feature (and is generally considered good)?
This is honestly a deal breaker for me when it comes to using anything other than MIUI, because when I already tried a community ROM (A12 Derpfest, in particular), I found it incredibly annoying that any random touch unlocked my phone even when I certainly didn't want it to, and not using the scanner at all or setting it up for some awkward finger I rarely use is really a solution.
Cheers.
Well I've been asking the same thing in Pixel extended Rom post. Hope someone would made it working.
Also requested in Magisk thread for some module if anyone can made. No response so far
@Case_ have u sorted the issue? Any updates?
Woaaah i didn't even know this was an option, just turned it on. So much better i get annoyed when it tries to scan constantly..
Marvin.the.Martian said:
Woaaah i didn't even know this was an option, just turned it on. So much better i get annoyed when it tries to scan constantly..
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You are on MIUI?
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You are on MIUI?
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Yes, tried few custom roms, but MIUI suits me better.
Marvin.the.Martian said:
Yes, tried few custom roms, but MIUI suits me better.
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I'm also have the same feeling now. Also operator video calling not working.
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@Case_ have u sorted the issue? Any updates?
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Nope. I got mocked a bit for asking (elsewhere, not here), also got the advice to scan less fingers (not exactly helpful), but nothing else. I've seen someone mention that Pixel Experience might possibly have this, but no idea if it applies to our device.
With nandroid backups not working well in A12, I'm not exactly keen on installing the ROM just to see it's not there anyway. And I was kinda busy with other stuff anyway. I might do it eventually, though.
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Nope. I got mocked a bit for asking (elsewhere, not here), also got the advice to scan less fingers (not exactly helpful), but nothing else. I've seen someone mention that Pixel Experience might possibly have this, but no idea if it applies to our device.
With nandroid backups not working well in A12, I'm not exactly keen on installing the ROM just to see it's not there anyway. And I was kinda busy with other stuff anyway. I might do it eventually, though.
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No, pixel experience doesn't have that. Also No A12 rom has it.
@arunsebstn I guess the person was talking about PE for a different device, then
Not sure of this helps. I have the ROM from Mirza and it has option to press.
@RAMBO29 Yeah, but that's because it is just a customized MIUI ROM. We're talking non-MIUI ROMs here (as the thread title says).
So, it's been a while and I haven't really been testing new ROMs (for practical reasons, mostly)...anybody knows if this might perhaps finally be a thing now outside of MIUI ROMs? Thanks.
Same, I'm surprised there isn't a magisk module for this, maybe one does exist and we just don't know of it?
Hey, latest CrDroid 8.6 (Android 12) has the option you're looking for. Only searches for fingerprint unlock when you press the power button, when screen is off, so is the fingerprint scanner.
@Case_
@batureal Cool, thank you!
Lineageos 19.1
So it seems like the option is finally showing up in community ROMs. Great!
Cons so far:
5g doesn't seem to activate, I'm on EE UK. volte and vowifi works
Can only add curve card in Google pay. Lloyds bank and Starling bank don't work
Google location history doesn't activate.
Pro:
Camera is good
Fast charging
Great performance
Screen is good
Speakers sound loud and crisp with bass
Software is full of options and customisation
Does the phone fast charge if you're using it for watching something/gaming
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Does the phone fast charge if you're using it for watching something/gaming
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Yes
1. Does the phone have in-display fp (or) side mounted ?
2. Can you change the device font to google-sans or something similar ?
3. Have you been able to compare the 1080p display to any of the new 2K ones. How does it compare ?
Have you found an EDL loader for it?
Is it "range restricted"?
You can post a link and I'll tell you.
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1. Does the phone have in-display fp (or) side mounted ?
2. Can you change the device font to google-sans or something similar ?
3. Have you been able to compare the 1080p display to any of the new 2K ones. How does it compare ?
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1 in display, but it's mounted very low. Unconformably low
2 yes you can change the font
3 I've compared it to iPhone 14 pro max, and it's very good display
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Have you found an EDL loader for it?
Is it "range restricted"?
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I haven't found and edl loader.
What do you mean by range restricted? Network bands? They're all active In the UK, but there's no 5G. It's probably restricted by Motorola
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What do you mean by range restricted?
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Most (some? all?) Motorola Firehose loaders are crippled and don't allow you to read (and write?) all the partitions.
My Moto G Power (2021):
Code:
C:\>edl /r /pboot_a boota.img
Found EDL 9008
Configuring... Ok
Requesting GPT 0 header... Ok, receiving... Ok, requesting entries... Ok, receiving... Ok
Requesting read boota.img...
<log value="ERROR: range restricted: lun=0, start_sector=1421632, num_sectors=196608" />
Nope
If it's not too much trouble for you, please post some myUI5.0 screenshots covering everything including how notifications look,, quick settings panel etc etc
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If it's not too much trouble for you, please post some myUI5.0 screenshots covering everything including how notifications look,, quick settings panel etc etc
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I sold the phone unfortunately
XDRdaniel said:
I sold the phone unfortunately
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Out of boredom ? Or buying another
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Out of boredom ? Or buying another
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No 5G outside China, can't add all my cards to Google pay, and I'm just missing Google integration. No location history, no assistant, and have to unlock phone to use Google pay.
I'm getting CN OnePlus 11 with global rom on it, and locked bootloader.
In general, which device do you prefer, the 30 ultra or elx40?
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No 5G outside China, can't add all my cards to Google pay, and I'm just missing Google integration. No location history, no assistant, and have to unlock phone to use Google pay.
I'm getting CN OnePlus 11 with global rom on it, and locked bootloader.
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If you waited for a little longer, you probably could've flashed edge 40 pro global rom
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If you waited for a little longer, you probably could've flashed edge 40 pro global rom
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Yeah but then again, I 100% need root to pass safety net after changing to global rom because I couldn't have locked BL again. OnePlus allows it. Anyway I purchased global variant of OnePlus 11. They had a deal so good that it worked out cheaper than buying the CN version