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Xiaomi Mi band All you need to know thread

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There is this general conception of how Bluetooth kills battery and how you shouldn't leave it on.The Mi band is the only device that doesn't kill your battery at all(I mean it literally) and has amazing battery life. I've had it for a week and it's gone from 63-44%.It's battery life is fantastic.No matter the device you have, if it has Android 4.4+ and Bluetooth 4.0+ then it shouldn't drain your battery.It's connection is completely over Bluetooth LE in such a way that the Bluetooth settings show no device connected but it can be found using the app.This means it's using just the Bluetooth LE code introduced by Google with 4.3.So Don't ask about Bluetooth on blahblah.....It does nothing to your battery.
z3r0-c001 said:
Where did you get it from?
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z3r0-c001 said:
How much?
How long did the shipping take (and to what country) ?
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China Link removed I'm in China. $22 because it's scarce.
k0uki_m0nster said:
Can you use it to unlock your device or does it really only work on Xiaomi phones?
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k0uki_m0nster said:
How comfortable is it?
Cheers
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Unlocks only xiaomiMiui devices(any device with miui v5+).If you wear it too tight it can hurt a little but usually it is comfortable and light.
jalabert said:
where to download the latest version of the app with english language ?
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jalabert said:
nice one
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jalabert said:
does that come with the band ?
I have ordered one from aliexpress i hope to receive in a couple of weeks
edit: yeah okay i dont read chinese -.- how do i download it ?
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It's straight forward.Any button with the words 下载 will do the download.Or just wait it's in the manual from the box
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How does it work with non MIUI devices? Any problems, except the unlocking feature that doesn't work?
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tomlock said:
Does it need to be connected all the time to BT?
Is it possible to change the vibration during call time to 1 or 0?
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-No probs at all.I use it with my G2.I'll be switching roms to check but flawless on AOSP 4.4.
-It's connected to bluetooth all the time but it is completely LE unlike anything I've seen before.It doesn't show up in bluetooth devices and only its app detects it.Also the bluetooth icon shows bluetooth on but not connected unlike with a speaker or headset.This means it really almost never affects battery life as I noticed for the past 72hrs and that the connection is not active but completely on bluetooth LE.Syncing is done when u open the app without any pain.
-Call time vib is 3secs because it may need time to connect the band and send the vibration command depending on where you are.This is convenient if you go lets say to a store.It disconnects but as soon as u get back home say u have a call.Because the band doesn't need to be connected to ur phone all the time(power saving) it reconnects within the 3 secs and vibrates.But it's almost instant.Open an app on your device afresh and that's how long it takes.
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What does it mean when it shows 3 leds and vibrates? Also, I saw something about being able to check my progress in daily goal via the leds how do I do that? I seem some places claiming it can vibrate for notifications, I only got mine to vibrate on missed calls, can I get it to work for sms or other notifications too?
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Thanks for your time doing this AMA.
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The LEDs light up for calls,when ur close to ur goal(with 2LEDs) and when u reach your goal(3).Also for alarms,finding your miband and low battery(never had this yet).For notifications nothing yet.Vibs are only for calls.I wish someone would make an app for this notifications and LEDs changing with various notifications(it's a multicolor LED) for the mi band.It's only for calls for now.But it's xiaomi.That option may come.I got a firmware update when I installed the official app so yeah they do updates.This was obviously downloaded on the phone and pushed over and it took 20secs or so.
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I forgot to ask. What's the maximum distance between the phone and band? At home If you go to another room, is the Mi Band still able to connect?
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You never know if it is connected(only if u have the app opened) because it doesn't have to be every time.The band records data and when ur close it syncs when the app is open.The battery truely last long.It's on 51% from 63% after 4 days of intensive use.Also come on dude 10m is the maximum for bluetooth so don't expect magic here.
Muadib83 said:
Hey,
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Muadib83 said:
First of all, thank you for the AMA!
I would also have a couple of questions:
1. How does the vibrating alarm work? Does it wait this it senses movement in the half hour before the set time and wakes you then or it begins to vibrate at the set time?
2. Does this function work even if the phones Bluetooth is turned of? (are the alarms transferred to the band and the it can be independent)
3. How accurate do you consider the sleep/motion tracking to be?
Thank you
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Good second question.
1.It works well.I didn't quite get it's smart alarm feature yet but if you set an alarm it vibrates 4 times on your wrist at the time of the alarm.I set two simultaneously as i find it hard to get up in the morning.The smart alarm says it can get you up in a 30mins range from the time you set the alarm so maybe when it detects light sleep during 30mins from the set time it will get you up.That's the only hit or miss feature but you don't need smart alarms just do a regular one.
2.It is a transfered alarm unfortunately.During my testing I noticed the mi band stores only motion and its app translates it into steps,run,sleep,blabla....Alarms and call vibrations are all triggered from the phone so if your phone is off you would not get up in the morning.Buetooth off is not allowed.
3.The motion tracking is good it does a nice job at not counting steps when using your "mi band hand" like during eating or typing or even closing your mouth when you cough(don't put it on your active hand though,all fitness trackers advice this for more accuracy).It's accurate and on par with the best fitness tracking tech available.It's not like S health or LG health that can give you 100 steps just for shaking your phone.The sleep tracking is magical.It works so well for me.Detects when I'm about to sleep,in deep sleep,light sleep,get up at night,wake up time...It does all that so well and if it is off maybe just by one minute or two and seldom happens.The sleep tracking is a winner.Well the only thing is you get info on your sleep but how to make it better is up to you.
tlf55 said:
Can you get other notification on mi band ? I mean if a Text message come, will it vibrate and use led ? or Whatsapp and things like that ? If not with stock app .. Maybe with a third party app ? did you try it ?
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Does Xiaomi provide a SDK ? As a workaround does Tasker detect the device ?
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No.I've tried myself.It is completely over bluetooth LE even while syncing.Only miui detects it.I guess a dev will have to start from there to get the "universal" detection part working(ripping the files and porting).
daneel_ said:
Hello.
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daneel_ said:
You told a few post ago that you are left-handed (like me) and you wear Mi Band on your left wrist. I'd like to know why you are using Mi Band that way. It seems logical for me to wear it on the right wrist so you avoid movements like drinking water, using the computer mouse and so and just monitor movements related to walking, running, etc. I'm not sure if my logic is flaw. What do you think? Also I'm not sure if Xiaomi recommends anything about it.
Thank you very much.
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I'm L&R handed but it is configurable for left or right hand use in the settings.You have to use it on your less active hand.It does a good job at not counting steps unnecessarily(using a mouse,greeting some one,typing .....).I've not seen it miscount like that yet.I'll post a video review here soon.Stay posted.
sarkar1990 said:
How reliable is the vibrate on call?
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Reliable if you are close to your phone.For me 98%.
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How do you reset your mi band? So that it starts showing stats from zero?
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All in the app.But stats are reset everyday automatically and the history is stored on the device & found in the app.
dayaki said:
1. How long does it takes for the band to re-connect to the app, mine is taking forever. 2. I was walking earlier today and the band vibrated 2/3 times, that signifies that i have meet my goal? 3. how good is the "water resistant"? can i shower with it, get in the rain with it?
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At most 10 secs after long disconnection but usually around 5 sometimes less.I started taking a shower with mine everyday.No issues.Water resistance is great.I play tennis too and sweat alot.2 vibs with many LEDs for goals,3 with on blue LED for calls,5times no LED for alarms.

Where did you get it from?
How much?
How long did the shipping take (and to what country) ?

Can you use it to unlock your device or does it really only work on Xiaomi phones?
How comfortable is it?
Cheers

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where to download the latest version of the app with english language ?

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nice one
does that come with the band ?
I have ordered one from aliexpress i hope to receive in a couple of weeks
edit: yeah okay i dont read chinese -.- how do i download it ?

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It's straight forward.Any button with the words 下载 will do the download.Or just wait it's in the manual from the box
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thank you

How does it work with non MIUI devices? Any problems, except the unlocking feature that doesn't work?
Does it need to be connected all the time to BT?
Is it possible to change the vibration during call time to 1 or 0?

What does it mean when it shows 3 leds and vibrates? Also, I saw something about being able to check my progress in daily goal via the leds how do I do that? I seem some places claiming it can vibrate for notifications, I only got mine to vibrate on missed calls, can I get it to work for sms or other notifications too?
Thanks for your time doing this AMA.

If you ask a question, check the OP FAQ section for the answer.I'll post replies there!

I will buy one asap
When it will launch in india i will buy one.

I forgot to ask. What's the maximum distance between the phone and band? At home If you go to another room, is the Mi Band still able to connect?

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I forgot to ask. What's the maximum distance between the phone and band? At home If you go to another room, is the Mi Band still able to connect?
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I can connect and sync from maybe 2-3 meters but for using it to unlock the phone it's just a few 10's of cm. For example, I am left-handed and have the mi band on my left wrist, if I hold the phone normally in my right hand it won't unlock, but if I move it too my left hand it will.

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I can connect and sync from maybe 2-3 meters but for using it to unlock the phone it's just a few 10's of cm. For example, I am left-handed and have the mi band on my left wrist, if I hold the phone normally in my right hand it won't unlock, but if I move it too my left hand it will.
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That's maybe on a xiaomi device.With my G2 running miui it unlocked any I was in my room.Except If I went out.

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That's maybe on a xiaomi device.With my G2 running miui it unlocked any I was in my room.Except If I went out.
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That could be that it's xiaomi only feature but I do love it.

Hey,
First of all, thank you for the AMA!
I would also have a couple of questions:
1. How does the vibrating alarm work? Does it wait this it senses movement in the half hour before the set time and wakes you then or it begins to vibrate at the set time?
2. Does this function work even if the phones Bluetooth is turned of? (are the alarms transferred to the band and the it can be independent)
3. How accurate do you consider the sleep/motion tracking to be?
Thank you

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Heart rate monitor is (almost) always On

Anyone has noticed this? Almost every time I look under my watch the heart rate monitor is glowing green. Is this normal?

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Anyone has noticed this? Almost every time I look under my watch the heart rate monitor is glowing green. Is this normal?
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what watch face are you using? I noticed this yesterday actually using a community face from Watchmaker Premium. I am thinking it has to do with the face you are using.
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what watch face are you using? I noticed this yesterday actually using a community face from Watchmaker Premium. I am thinking it has to do with the face you are using.
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Yes maybe is that. I'm also using Watchmaker premium and some watch face founded on G+.
I just changed it to the default Dandy watch face.
I'll report back if this helps.

It's not Watchmaker.
Changed to default Dandy
Uninstalled Watchmaker
Factory reset
Uninstalled Google Fit
Removed all apps permissions for body sensors
And after all that my watch is still glowing green from the heart rate sensor.
Any ideas?

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It's not Watchmaker.
Changed to default Dandy
Uninstalled Watchmaker
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Uninstalled Google Fit
Removed all apps permissions for body sensors
And after all that my watch is still glowing green from the heart rate sensor.
Any ideas?
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I just got a new replacement watch and it also has the green lights always on. Last watch didn´t do that.

ceramista said:
I just got a new replacement watch and it also has the green lights always on. Last watch didn´t do that.
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I think it was Google Play Services bug.
After the update to 9.4.52 there is no more green lights

Hi.
I have Google Play services 9.6.83 and have the green light almost always on problem. Anyone found an solution?

I have also noticed this bug recently, since the last update. It's becoming a major issue as it drains the battery real quick

Guys, I also have same problem.
May you please, affected with this strange HRM behavior, put Android, wear and play services versions, to analyse whether relates to particular cases?
Mine are, Android 6.0.1, Wear 1.503153324, PS 9.6.83
Also, I found on internet saying automatic HRM is a feature of Marshmallow. Any thoughts? (sorry, being noob here restricted to post links)

I've sent an email to huawei support. Let's see if they can help.
The battery life is terrible now.

Yep, I also have the same problem, and it has also been reported at the Google+ Android Wear community. Other watches seem to have this problem as well. I think there's a bug in the latest Wear update, as the problem started right after the last update.

I noticed this as well. I never had any problems in the past, but since a view days/week(?) I sometimes notice that the green heart rate monitor lights are on without reason. There was a Android Wear update recently, I currently have version 1.5.0.3250495 installed. I wonder if this is the reason. I'm also using Watchmaker with the same watchface sind months, but the last update of Watchmaker was in May, so it's unlikely that Watchmaker causes this.
@Theratron
Can you please link the Google+ Thread? I could not find it in the Android Wear Community.

I don't even have Watchmaker, so it's definitely not the app causing the problem
I wanted to post the link, but there's some nonsense about new members not being allowed to post outside links. I'll Try to PM you....

Troubleshooting for Heart rate monitor
We suggest that you try a factory reset on the watch by holding down the button for 60 seconds. If this does not resolve your problem please call Huawei support at 1-888-548-2934. (SP)

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We suggest that you try a factory reset on the watch by holding down the button for 60 seconds. If this does not resolve your problem please call Huawei support at 1-888-548-2934. (SP)
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Thanks for posting Huawei's reply! That reply is a little worrisome to me though... it means they are completely unaware of the fact that every (updated) Huawei Watch out there is having their battery drained by a software bug....

Hmmm, it does seem like others are reporting the problem too.
Because of this random behavior of the HRM, I am losing on average 15% battery over night.

Check the Google Fit app. I just did and noticed, that it has measured my pulse several times in the last days without my knowledge. I usually do not use the app, so this is strange.

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Check the Google Fit app. I just did and noticed, that it has measured my pulse several times in the last days without my knowledge. I usually do not use the app, so this is strange.
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I also noticed that.
I uninstalled the app from the phone and it reverted to the old fit version on the watch. It doesn't log the HR anymore on Fit but the problem of the green light and the battery drain continue.

Hi, I've also had this problem. I've manage to resolve by unpairing my watch, restart both my watch and phone and start all over. Now, after a week, problem solved.

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I also noticed that.
I uninstalled the app from the phone and it reverted to the old fit version on the watch. It doesn't log the HR anymore on Fit but the problem of the green light and the battery drain continue.
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Unfortunately you're right. I also uninstalled fit on the phone and disabled fit on the watch, but the HRM still activates sometimes.

screen turns black on incoming call

Hello good day. When I receive a call to my redmi note 8 device, the screen turns black before I bring the phone to my ear. I wake up the device with the help of a button or fingerprint. I am getting information about the sensor setting. but it didn't work. I get a calibrated error message. previously i was using india original update now i am using xiaom.eu stabil 12. i am getting the same error. please help. thanks

I have the same problem. Try installing the latest firmware. It didn't work for me. A quick work around is to quickly cover and uncover the top portion of the phone where the proximity sensor is located (near the selfie camera). The phone screen should come back on. I really wish this would get fixed for the numerous people that have this issue.

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I have the same problem. Try installing the latest firmware. It didn't work for me. A quick work around is to quickly cover and uncover the top portion of the phone where the proximity sensor is located (near the selfie camera). The phone screen should come back on. I really wish this would get fixed for the numerous people that have this issue.
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Thank you for your answer. i'm loading other roms. In a few days the problem starts again. So I wonder if there is the same problem with other xiaomi models?

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Thank you for your answer. i'm loading other roms. In a few days the problem starts again. So I wonder if there is the same problem with other xiaomi models?
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I forgot to mention that you shouldn't have any kind of screen protector on your phone when you are trying to figure this out. I don't know about other models. I've had the exact same problem with two different RN8's. It's either a bad batch of proximity / light sensors or it's a firmware / software problem that is yet to be resolved. I have done a full search of this forum and numerous users have the same issue we do. Nobody has a fix as far as I know. Please let me know if you learn anything new.

Xiaomi miBand 2 Screen brightness issue

Hey guys and girls. I have the mi band 2 for long years and has been working perfectly until the last firmware upgrade and the screen start it to get dim.
So my question is there a way to degrade the firmware and check if that fixes the dimmed display. If it doesn`t probablly and hardware issue it is.
So if someone knows how can it be done please show me. Because I did research on youtube and google and found this github link but can`t seem to understand it link
Thanks in advance

Having the exact same problem! Mine was sleeping in the drawer for 1,5 years but I got tired of my buggy Versa 2, so I turned back my Mi Band 2 on. Still works perfectly, but the screen is so dim, I can't see sh**. I Googled around and they all suggest to downgrade the firmware version but I have no idea how! Did you manage to find it out how to do it?
I have this article, but I have no clue what tools I need to perform these steps.

Proximity sensor

I have seen some reviews about the issue of proximity sensor and turning on the screen during calls ,
Did Xiaomi solve it ?
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I want to ask if this issue is severe .
sorry for my bad english
thanks in advance

I didn't have any issue with proximity sensor, others say they did... Sincerely i think that they're just holding phone against their head wrong while talking...

Issue exist. Wife and son have problems with screen turning on and off. I watch them while talking. Without any movement of cell phone or head, screen turns on. So, calinorg, you are wrong.

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Issue exist. Wife and son have problems with screen turning on and off. I watch them while talking. Without any movement of cell phone or head, screen turns on. So, calinorg, you are wrong.
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In settings there is an option to turn the proximity sensor on and off

nesoler said:
In settings there is an option to turn the proximity sensor on and off
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Realy? And you think that I don't know that! C'mon!

sudy said:
Issue exist. Wife and son have problems with screen turning on and off. I watch them while talking. Without any movement of cell phone or head, screen turns on. So, calinorg, you are wrong.
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You just might be right... I started having some issues with proximity sensor lately, so i believe it could be dirty sensor...

sudy said:
Realy? And you think that I don't know that! C'mon!
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Excuse me, I just wanted to help

nesoler said:
Excuse me, I just wanted to help
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how can i do that or where is this option , i don't know about it frankly

Mohamad Gahed said:
how can i do that or where is this option , i don't know about it frankly
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Call settings/incoming calls

Hi, you can try to calibrate the sensor by tapping several times on kernel version in Settings and see if it works.
Good luck,
zaqm

zaqm said:
Hi, you can try to calibrate the sensor by tapping several times on kernel version in Settings and see if it works.
Good luck,
zaqm
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It works

calinorg said:
I didn't have any issue with proximity sensor, others say they did... Sincerely i think that they're just holding phone against their head wrong while talking...
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I think I've heard somewhere that there is a slight problem with the proximity sensor but that was due to it being ultrasonic rather than infrared. I'm not sure but may be that might be the reason.

hi all,
I have a Mi 10T, Indian version(MIUI Global 12.0.5.0 Stable). I have faced this issue from time to time too.
I did something that helped, I cleaned the LED indicator light hole and ear piece opening, using a bubble gum(please watch a few youtube videos on how to do that and do not get any residue of gum stuck in). Then as said above calibrated the sensor from kernel version settings.
Before the clean up, 6/10 calls I faced this nagging issue. Post clean up, its like 1/10 calls , and mostly that one call is usually whatsapp voice call this happens with and not the google phone app.
hope this helps you guys too.
EDIT : P.S. Are people with stock MIUI dailer/phone and messaging app facing this issue too? Kindly mention your phone's ROM version, I am planning to Install Indonesia version of stock MIUI Rom for my device, to get back Stock MIUI Dialer/Phone and messaging app.
Also, I kind of have a feeling that Google phone and messaging app are not optimised for MIUI ROM and/or this device.

yeeshanpocof1 said:
hi all,
I have a Mi 10T, Indian version(MIUI Global 12.0.5.0 Stable). I have faced this issue from time to time too.
I did something that helped, I cleaned the LED indicator light hole and ear piece opening, using a bubble gum(please watch a few youtube videos on how to do that and do not get any residue of gum stuck in). Then as said above calibrated the sensor from kernel version settings.
Before the clean up, 6/10 calls I faced this nagging issue. Post clean up, its like 1/10 calls , and mostly that one call is usually whatsapp voice call this happens with and not the google phone app.
hope this helps you guys too.
EDIT : P.S. Are people with stock MIUI dailer/phone and messaging app facing this issue too? Kindly mention your phone's ROM version, I am planning to Install Indonesia version of stock MIUI Rom for my device, to get back Stock MIUI Dialer/Phone and messaging app.
Also, I kind of have a feeling that Google phone and messaging app are not optimised for MIUI ROM and/or this device.
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It has nothing to do with Google phone app, sensor is ultrasonic and it is a bit iffy from time to time...

Atasal said:
I have seen some reviews about the issue of proximity sensor and turning on the screen during calls ,
Did Xiaomi solve it ?
or
I want to ask if this issue is severe .
sorry for my bad english
thanks in advance
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Him I have the very same issue.
Let's admit, Xiaomi note 8 pro is ****.
I've proximity issues and headphone connector issues.
The phone price is great, the quality is not there. Simply it's a big nightmare .
What a big disappoinment.

The issue exists for sure. What a piece of garbage is this phone. :-(

at home the problem appears when I switch the screen to 120hz and disappears at 60hz, it is the 120hz mode that causes concern the infrared sensor does not follow