Video Call on Whatsapp etc - Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers

Hello all
I am considering to buy Mi Mix 2 but I am hesitant due to one of its limitation. That is the phone does not re-orient during video call on whatapp and other such apps if you make the phone upside down for better view angle.
I was wondering whether this problem has been fixed in the new MIUI 9 or not? If not then is there any chance in the future? or any other way around?
Thanks a lot for your time.

Anyone?

WrightJohn said:
Anyone?
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I read that Xiaomi were in talks with WhatsApp to fix it. Ultimately it's up to them to make it work, not Xiaomi.

WrightJohn said:
Hello all
I am considering to buy Mi Mix 2 but I am hesitant due to one of its limitation. That is the phone does not re-orient during video call on whatapp and other such apps if you make the phone upside down for better view angle.
I was wondering whether this problem has been fixed in the new MIUI 9 or not? If not then is there any chance in the future? or any other way around?
Thanks a lot for your time.
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WhatsApp does rotate with the phone, it works upside down or in landscape mode. My Mix 2 is under EU ROM 7.12.14

animaleyes76 said:
I read that Xiaomi were in talks with WhatsApp to fix it. Ultimately it's up to them to make it work, not Xiaomi.
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lapocompris said:
WhatsApp does rotate with the phone, it works upside down or in landscape mode. My Mix 2 is under EU ROM 7.12.14
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Thats great. Thank you guys!

lapocompris said:
WhatsApp does rotate with the phone, it works upside down or in landscape mode. My Mix 2 is under EU ROM 7.12.14
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Mine doesn't. Apparently it shows me upside-down when I rotate it. But the normal orientation works quite well actually. I have no issues with the bottom camera at all.

lapocompris said:
WhatsApp does rotate with the phone, it works upside down or in landscape mode. My Mix 2 is under EU ROM 7.12.14
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I used it Christmas day and it doesn't rotate, line works fine but good luck getting people to install it ?

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Oversensitive auto-rotate

Is anyone else's 5t pretty sensitive and auto rotates at times you don't want it to just by a small movement?
So this is still driving me crazy, small movements continue to make the screen auto-rotate when trying to do something. Is there any way to calibrate the accelerometer?
Any answer for this?
AtoZ0to9 said:
Any answer for this?
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Don't rotate it ?
AtoZ0to9 said:
Any answer for this?
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this was allways an issue to me on all oneplus devices. Theycan fix this problem by simply raising the rotation trigger treshold. but i guess there are not venough complains. it should be possible with root too but i dont know exactly what file/line to modify.
Yep, I have locked mine to portrait mode which seems to be fine for me 90% of the time for me. I do hope they fix this though..
AtoZ0to9 said:
Is anyone else's 5t pretty sensitive and auto rotates at times you don't want it to just by a small movement?
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+100 but unfortunately seems most of the people (including oneplus) don't care.
Yep. I had a thread on this when it first came out.
I wish I could find an app that worked well enough to let me just pick and choose what I want to auto-rotate, but they all are a little flaky.
I've locked it to portrait. This is an OOS issue or all ROMs? Haven't dabbled with any custom ROMs yet, but if it can't fix this annoying issue, I'm all for it.
Had this on all the Nexus ROMs as well....always on portrait does it for me.
Just saw this in the articles section.
https://www.xda-developers.com/rotation-orientation-manager/
Could be worth a try.

Cropped out Instagram and WhatsApp story

My friend just bought a Redmi Note 5 Pro and it has a weird problem.
When viewing an instagram or Whatsapp story,it automatically gets cut in both sides vertically.
Maybe it's because of the 18:9 ratio but I haven't found anyone else with the same phone having same problem.
The device has the latest 9.2.7.0 MIUI version.
What's the cure here?
Jongla said:
My friend just bought a Redmi Note 5 Pro and it has a weird problem.
When viewing an instagram or Whatsapp story,it automatically gets cut in both sides vertically.
Maybe it's because of the 18:9 ratio but I haven't found anyone else with the same phone having same problem.
The device has the latest 9.2.7.0 MIUI version.
What's the cure here?
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Yes it's because of the 18:9 display. I have the same problem too...
Too bad the Instagram developers are lazy and mark their app as optimized, yet aren't at all!
It's the same problem for even flagship-level phones with non 16:9 displays (such as S9, G6, etc)
The only way to solve it is to pray to God that these devs realized their mistake and fixed the matter.
Though I insist you (or your friend) opting for Instagram Beta, as it should receive new features and fixes faster.
StalkR said:
Yes it's because of the 18:9 display. I have the same problem too...
Too bad the Instagram developers are lazy and mark their app as optimized, yet aren't at all!
It's the same problem for even flagship-level phones with non 16:9 displays (such as S9, G6, etc)
The only way to solve it is to pray to God that these devs realized their mistake and fixed the matter.
Though I insist you (or your friend) opting for Instagram Beta, as it should receive new features and fixes faster.
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Well that's surprising. I thought since mainstream phones like S8,s9,pixel now use 18:9 ratio, instagram must've added support for it like they did for Iphone X within months of its release.
I also wonder if there are any unofficial workaround for it :/
Go into settings--->fullscreen display (I'm translating from polish so it may a bit different) and find Instagram and force it to work with 18:9 ratio. I had similar issue with Worms 4. After forcing it from that menu to work in 18:9 everything is alright
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MikiGry said:
Go into settings--->fullscreen display (I'm translating from polish so it may a bit different) and find Instagram and force it to work with 18:9 ratio. I had similar issue with Worms 4. After forcing it from that menu to work in 18:9 everything is alright
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Which MIUI version are you on?
I can't find the Fullscreen Display option on the note 5 pro.
@Jongla
I have Redmi Note 5 global, not pro (but it shouldn"t make any difference)
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Even though I'd followed the video above, the Instagram toggle is greyed out, hence it's state can't be changed.
StalkingDog said:
Even though I'd followed the video above, the Instagram toggle is greyed out, hence it's state can't be changed.
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Yes it is greyed out for me too.
So I am in the process to unlock bootloader and flash the updated 9.5.6.0 version or the latest xiaomi.eu version.
That will most probably let me change Instagram toggle.
Jongla said:
Yes it is greyed out for me too.
So I am in the process to unlock bootloader and flash the updated 9.5.6.0 version or the latest xiaomi.eu version.
That will most probably let me change Instagram toggle.
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Too bad, I'm already on 9.5.6.0 since I booted this device and the toggle is still greyed out
It's probably better to opt for custom rom at this point, MIUI won't cut it, probably...
StalkingDog said:
Too bad, I'm already on 9.5.6.0 since I booted this device and the toggle is still greyed out
It's probably better to opt for custom rom at this point, MIUI won't cut it, probably...
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:/ That's a bummer.
MikiGry said:
@Jongla
I have Redmi Note 5 global, not pro (but it shouldn"t make any difference)
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In your video,we see a lot of apps but Instagram.
Can you confirm if particularly the instagram app toggle is changeable in your ROM version?
Jongla said:
:/ That's a bummer.
In your video,we see a lot of apps but Instagram.
Can you confirm if particularly the instagram app toggle is changeable in your ROM version?
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It's greyed out as well, but is like enabled by default and not changenable. I don't use Instagram. All I did was to install it and go into the settings to check which position the toggle is
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VR is distorted in mi a2 lite

Every time I install cardboard application the VR screen is distorted I tried uninstalling the application but it doesn't work. I reinstalled the application and scanned the QR code on my VR headset but the screen is still distorted. I scanned another VR code of another headset but the picture is it still distorted any fix to this ?
mmma said:
Every time I install cardboard application the VR screen is distorted I tried uninstalling the application but it doesn't work. I reinstalled the application and scanned the QR code on my VR headset but the screen is still distorted. I scanned another VR code of another headset but the picture is it still distorted any fix to this ?
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can you define distorted?
because i use VR and it seems fine.
Jordan~Kurniawan said:
can you define distorted?
because i use VR and it seems fine.
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The left side of the screen is complete but the right side of the screen is not complete so the VR picture is distorted and I have two lines in the middle
I tried cardboard app also on redmi note 5 and sane problem is present
See the attachment
Could you solve the problem? I have the same problem.
Carlos1995684 said:
Could you solve the problem? I have the same problem.
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I am still searching for a solution
Jordan~Kurniawan said:
can you define distorted?
because i use VR and it seems fine.
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What version of mi a2 lite do you have ? The 3 giga ram or the 4 giga ram ?
Carlos1995684 said:
Could you solve the problem? I have the same problem.
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How much is your ram ?
mmma said:
What version of mi a2 lite do you have ? The 3 giga ram or the 4 giga ram ?
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i got the 3gb version
Jordan~Kurniawan said:
i got the 3gb version
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Does it have a screen notch ?
mmma said:
Does it have a screen notch ?
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its mi a2 lite, of course it has a notch
Jordan~Kurniawan said:
its mi a2 lite, of course it has a notch
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May be your version is different ?
Hi. I experience exactly the same problem. Meanwhile our twin Redmi 6 Pro is running it perfectly.
Any way to make this work?
I have 3/32 version.
Waiting for official Android Pie to check if it works with no-buttons mode.
Can someone please make a QR code for your Mi A2 Lite using https://vr.google.com/cardboard/viewerprofilegenerator/, upload it to Imgur, and reply here with a link? Thanks!
I have opened a bug report on Xiaomi's site:
http://en.miui.com/thread-4797455-1-3.html
Please go there and hit "CONFIRM" so they start to care for it.
slimshady76 said:
I have opened a bug report on Xiaomi's site
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nice job! Confirmed it.
BINGO! Fixed on December 5 update!!!
We also got the fingerprint sensor gestures back!!!
slimshady76 said:
BINGO! Fixed on December 5 update!!!
We also got the fingerprint sensor gestures back!!!
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That's great! Thanks for letting us know!
testingtestingtesting said:
That's great! Thanks for letting us know!
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I spoke too soon. The viewpoint issues have been fixed, but the video quality is horrendous. The same videos I used to test under 8.1 look like garbage on Pie.
I have just updated to Pie. Everything stayed the same for me
Which app are you using? I am using official Cardboard app and Fulldive VR.
PS. I had fingerprint gestures working all the time.
EDIT: Well, not everything, but left/right zones are still not equal.
SanisJZX said:
I have just updated to Pie. Everything stayed the same for me
Which app are you using? I am using official Cardboard app and Fulldive VR.
PS. I had fingerprint gestures working all the time.
EDIT: Well, not everything, but left/right zones are still not equal.
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Which ROM version are you on?

[19/3/19] Working Gcam For Pie!

This thread is aimed to be as simple as possible.
I found 2 apks that worked for me. I created this thread because I'm sick of scrolling through the comments on which one works, and which one doesn't. So, here it is.
*NOTES* All Pixel Gcam mods will have autofocus issues. These don't have any quality degradation from my testings.
1. @fu24 Pixel 2 Gcam v.5.2.025-Final - Everything works. But I recommend to use this only for the front camera.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Final_fu24-17f.apk
2. @cstark27 Pixel 3 Gcam P3v10.1 - This is the best in terms of focus hunting, when taking pics, don't tap to focus. Let the app hunt for focus until it's clear. If it won't focus on the object, just switch between portrait and normal mode. Sometimes the pic comes out a bit soft. I'd recommend you to take multiple pics and select the clearest one. Thanks to @Sonudbm for mentioning this apk. The front camera still doesn't work.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/P3v10.1_GoogleCamera_6.1.021.apk
I will update this thread whenever there's a better version(s).
Feel free to leave any comments.
Want tele lens on custom rom? Go to this thread! :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/themes/gcam-telephoto-lens-t3903465
Created : 09/01/2019
Last Updated : 19/03/2019
WhatzIt2Ya said:
I found 2 apks that worked for me. I created this thread because I'm sick of scrolling through the comments on which one works, and which one doesn't. So, here it is.
*NOTES* These apks don't have any autofocus issues, or quality degradation from my testings.
1. @fu24 Pixel 2 Gcam v.5.2.025-Final (Everything works, though I didn't test telephoto lens. Keep in mind this apk doesn't support raw capture.)
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Final_fu24-17f.apk
2. @bulkin043 Pixel 3 Gcam v.6.1.021_2 (everything works, except green hue on front camera. This apk supports raw capture.)
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/bulkin043_GoogleCamera6.1.021_2.apk
Feel free to leave any comments.
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what is raw capture?? is it useful?? which of the 2 apks is better?
I still have autofocus issue on both apps.
Enviat des del meu Mi A1 usant Tapatalk
Xinxeta said:
I still have autofocus issue on both apps.
Enviat des del meu Mi A1 usant Tapatalk
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Maybe this autofocus issue is device dependent. :/
thedemon786 said:
what is raw capture?? is it useful?? which of the 2 apks is better?
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Raw capture gives you vastly more detail than jpeg (or JPG), but with the cost of lower picture quality, it can be fixed by editing the photos. I'd recommend the 1st one, if you don't want all the flashy features. If you night sight mode as well, install the 2nd one along side.
Xinxeta said:
I still have autofocus issue on both apps.
Enviat des del meu Mi A1 usant Tapatalk
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Same here :/
Neither of these updates fix the focus issue with it endlessly refocussing. Does anyone know what the actual issue is with the Mi A1 and Pie? Is a Dev looking into this specifically. This is the only way it'll get fixed. Seems like no one knows it's an issue?
Sorry to say this, but both cameras have focus issues..
Does any one know Whether there is a 9.0 pie custom rom where no focus issue on GCam.
(i won't bother about green tint issue though)
I am still on 8.1 until we get something that works perfectly, do I need to unlock my bootloader and install the Camera 2 API again or that is not necessary?
Sorry to break it to all of you, but I really personally think that this autofocus issue is device dependent. I would recommend you to try random Gcam apks from that site (that's what I did). I think every device would have different apks that works for them.
WhatzIt2Ya said:
Raw capture gives you vastly more detail than jpeg (or JPG), but with the cost of lower picture quality, it can be fixed by editing the photos. I'd recommend the 1st one, if you don't want all the flashy features. If you night sight mode as well, install the 2nd one along side.
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nopes, that's not what RAW is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_image_format
XJeFX said:
nopes, that's not what RAW is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_image_format
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Haters will say it's wrong!
Hello people!!
There is no GCAM Port of pixel 3 (the one with night mode) that fully works on PIE on MI A1. I have tested every recent version of every developer on the page of Celso Azevedo. In almost every version, all things work, except for portrait mode with front camera (green tint present when HDR enable) This is not what we want, because there is a huge difference between portrait with or without HDR.
The only one version that I find that it is working on portrait with HDR is one for pixel 2 (it hasn´t got night mode) from ARNOVA. The version is: gcam-5.1.018-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-v8.3b1.apk. This is my actual camera now.
I hope some developer could accomplish the same but with pixel 3 gcam mod.
Greetings !!!!
V2b_plus3
Gcam works great in the new update
oviseven666 said:
Gcam works great in the new update
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Can you screenshot your settings?
santr33 said:
Can you screenshot your settings?
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Off Course
oviseven666 said:
Off Course
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Thanks, you forgot to scrrenshot bsg settings.
santr33 said:
Thanks, you forgot to scrrenshot bsg settings.
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I do not configure that part, since the last time I did it caused errors
oviseven666 said:
I do not configure that part, since the last time I did it caused errors
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Oh, okay.
Sadly, I still have autofocus issues..
oviseven666 said:
Off Course
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Wait, you are on latest Pie?

Gcam portrait mod not working

Hi guys. İm using redmi note 7.
But i have some problems gcam. My app is dont working portrait mode.
After opening the application can not take photos in portrait mode. I press the shutter button but it doesn't take pictures. I am using the "eu rom 9.8.15" version. there was no such problem in old herds. I've tried almost all modes. "BSG, bulkin etc etc" Does anyone have this problem?
Sorry for translate.
Same problems happened with my phone as well. Running the same version as yours too, looks like the latest Xiaomi EU build is kinda buggy for Google Camera, so I moved to PE
Richardsentosa said:
Same problems happened with my phone as well. Running the same version as yours too, looks like the latest Xiaomi EU build is kinda buggy for Google Camera, so I moved to PE
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Whats mean "PE"?
Ekremozo said:
Whats mean "PE"?
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Pixek Experience rom bro.. He moves from Xiaomi EU to Pixel Experience rom...

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