[MIUI Global] Change screenshot location? - Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers

[MIUI Global] Change screenshot location? - Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers

Hello! I know this topic has been posted many times, but I never found proper solution. By proper I mean without using .nomedia, PinSync, Tasker or any other thing.
I heard that xiaomi.eu and other MIUI beta-based ROMs are saving screenshots in desired location (Pictures/Screenshots) instead of automatically Google photos backed up DCIM/Screenshots. Maybe is there same way to change this location with root?
Maybe some Magisk module?
I came to MIUI after two years of using Pixel Experience (bought new device - RN8T) and I want to give Xiaomi's software a shot, but those screenshots are driving me nuts...
I really consider to change to Pixel Experience again due to those Screenshots all over my Google photos.
Please help.
Best regards, Damian.

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Best Mi 5s custom ROM for photos and videos

Hello !
I love taking photos and shooting videos with my phone and I always listen to music with Bluetooth headphones.
I looked for some custom ROMs in the forum but I'm a little lost about stability, what is working and what is not.
So I wanted your help guys and girls please.
I see that LineageOS 15.0 seems pretty stable but there's A LOT to read and tbh, I don't have the courage to do that haha.
If Android Pay could work too on it, that would be awesome but I don't have that much hope about that.
Thanks in advance for your answers and time,
Cordially,
bmx22c.

I'm very content with LOS 14.1 as it worked flawless since I installed it several months ago, but ViperOS also has a good track record when it comes to stabilty.
For camera it's easy, just install the last APK in the thread, where there are also suggestions about how to set it up every few posts:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...google-camera-camera-api2-fix-t3655211/page70
60fps video recording has some issues with several people though, so if are among them, try to use the ROM camera app for video. Photo's are best in the above app.
Android pay will probably work when you install Magisk (which roots the device and makes it pass the various security checks for stuff like Netflix and online banking), which also has plugins for music quality in the "Magisk Manager" app:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Personally, I use the Dolby plugin for sound (not sure if this version is still found in Magisk Manager):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-dolby-atmos-r6-5-t3554616

8166uy said:
I'm very content with LOS 14.1 as it worked flawless since I installed it several months ago, but ViperOS also has a good track record when it comes to stabilty.
For camera it's easy, just install the last APK in the thread, where there are also suggestions about how to set it up every few posts:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...google-camera-camera-api2-fix-t3655211/page70
60fps video recording has some issues with several people though, so if are among them, try to use the ROM camera app for video. Photo's are best in the above app.
Android pay will probably work when you install Magisk (which roots the device and makes it pass the various security checks for stuff like Netflix and online banking), which also has plugins for music quality in the "Magisk Manager" app:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Personally, I use the Dolby plugin for sound (not sure if this version is still found in Magisk Manager):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-dolby-atmos-r6-5-t3554616
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Thanks for your answer !
I will look into LOS 14.1 !
I'm mainly using the phone to shoot photos in RAW format (raw format let you save all data from the camera in case you are not familiar with photos) but I have read some threads about the Google Camera APK and it really looks cool !
For 60 FPS, it may be an issue, but I'm mainly recording in 4K30i so if 4K works, it's okay for me
Oh ! Magisk ! Never used it haha, I always used SuperSU, it may be time for me to update my knowledge, thanks !
I used to install Viper4Android but if Dolby work, that's fine, I mean, at least bluetooth needs to work haha !
Thanks again for your answer !

4k30fps works, so no problem there. You can BTW also manually install Magisk modules, so you can try out whatever soundmod you please.
/EDIT: For the camera app, look at the latest posts for the newest version!

8166uy said:
4k30fps works, so no problem there. You can BTW also manually install Magisk modules, so you can try out whatever soundmod you please.
/EDIT: For the camera app, look at the latest posts for the newest version!
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Thank you !
Have you ever tested LOS 15.0 ? I mean, it is the latest version, am I right ?

I have not tested it yet because there are some serious security bugs still left, plus some random stuff popping up. I'd rather wait a bit more before I move as it is so new. Recently there has been news that LineageOS is planning to merge android 8.0 with 8.1 in the coming weeks (with not 1 phone having LOS 15 officially yet), so that might possibly introduce more bugs. Call me a chicken, but I like my phone working whenever I need it.

8166uy said:
I have not tested it yet because there are some serious security bugs still left, plus some random stuff popping up. I'd rather wait a bit more before I move as it is so new. Recently there has been news that LineageOS is planning to merge android 8.0 with 8.1 in the coming weeks (with not 1 phone having LOS 15 officially yet), so that might possibly introduce more bugs. Call me a chicken, but I like my phone working whenever I need it.
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Oh ok thanks, I didn't knew that it was THAT early, thanks for the informations, I really appreciate it !
Tbh, I liked changing ROMs on my older phone but I didn't do that for like 2 years now and I'm pretty lost on LOS versions.
EDIT: One last question. Do you have any tips as when installing LOS 14.1 ? I'm still in MIUI 8 and I haven't changed my recovery.
My bootloader is unlocked.
I think (correct me if I'm wrong) I need to install TWRP and then wipe DATA + SYSTEM then flash ZIP (+ GAPPS later).
EDIT 2: I'm pretty scared tbf because last phone I had was a Honor 7 and it was just so painful not to brick the phone.. Installing version was painful like you needed x amout of instructions not to brick it and I just hope I won't lose any personnal data (personnal files, I know that SMS will be wiped)
EDIT 3 (yup, that many edit haha): I only see "nightly" version, is this correct, or is there any "stable" one ?

Well, as far as I read, they are more stable than I expected (as in: the bugs are relatively minor, thus it is useable if you are not easily annoyed) and the devs are making progress REALLY fast. So maybe in a months time or so it might already be worth for even the more cautious users to switch. Kinda depends on what kind of user you are. But from your text I figured you are someone who prefers stability over bleeding edge features.

8166uy said:
Well, as far as I read, they are more stable than I expected (as in: the bugs are relatively minor, thus it is useable if you are not easily annoyed) and the devs are making progress REALLY fast. So maybe in a months time or so it might already be worth for even the more cautious users to switch. Kinda depends on what kind of user you are. But from your text I figured you are someone who prefers stability over bleeding edge features.
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Well, I'm an experienced Android user, and I had a pretty bad experience with my last phone which was a pain in the back for developers, so ROMs where not stable at all, video recording looked like sh*t, apps crashed etc. So I'm not against a bug here and there you know

Hi,
I'm just going to borrow this thread for a second, as I am looking for a similar thing. I would like to just add one more important factor for me and that is battery life. Would you say that this is also the best on Los 14.1? Are there any tweaks necessary in order to get the most out of the battery, similar to camera or sound tweaks? Is there still a battery drain associated with the fingerprint sensor?
Thank you!

For me battery life is fine as it is, but great after installing ForceDoze (Magisk module) after another user recommended it. No added trouble, so also a strong recommendation there.
To be extra certain you could flash the latest official Global MIUI first before flashing LOS as it installs the latest firmwares. It might be that you have to reinstall TWRP though.

Promised Land of speed / battery tweaks, FINALLY after 15? years!? on this site

Ok, so the thread i'm referencing is from the MIUI forum, but having tried it on my Pixel 3 XL, I am happy to report that it works FANTASTICALLY so far.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi...en-to-84hz-t3942063/post79776396#post79776396
The OP is about a dbto.img replacement hack, using an apk called Lanthanum System Toolbox. The hack in question works great (I used the app to flash to dbto_a and dbto_b)
but the app itself is amazing. Forget init.d tweaks, magisk tweaks, searching for ever-better kernels, kernel aduitor, and all the rest.
There's a profile section which allows downloaded presets, the one for 845 SOC works great.
Only other things I should mention are that I had trouble dling the apk from xda, so i got it from their github (google Lanthanum System Toolbox) , and I'm running Colt OS - Enigma ROM (https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...unofficial-colt-os-enigma-crosshatch-t3953043)
, boot.img extracted using https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/how-to/guide-how-to-extract-payload-bin-ota-t3830962
, magisk canary patched and reflashed.
oh, and it's mostly localized in chinese,
but there's enough english that i was able to use it with very little trouble
perhaps i got the wrong apk, cause the screenshots on the OP are english
I really am surprised that there isn't a reference thread in the crosshatch forum already . you may consider my tone hyperbolic, but try it and you'll see i'm being understated if anything. enjoy!

not sure how increasing the refresh rate helps battery?

ha7msterx said:
Ok, so the thread i'm referencing is from the MIUI forum, but having tried it on my Pixel 3 XL, I am happy to report that it works FANTASTICALLY so far.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi...en-to-84hz-t3942063/post79776396#post79776396
The OP is about a dbto.img replacement hack, using an apk called Lanthanum System Toolbox. The hack in question works great (I used the app to flash to dbto_a and dbto_b)
but the app itself is amazing. Forget init.d tweaks, magisk tweaks, searching for ever-better kernels, kernel aduitor, and all the rest.
There's a profile section which allows downloaded presets, the one for 845 SOC works great.
Only other things I should mention are that I had trouble dling the apk from xda, so i got it from their github (google Lanthanum System Toolbox) , and I'm running Colt OS - Enigma ROM (https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...unofficial-colt-os-enigma-crosshatch-t3953043)
, boot.img extracted using https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/how-to/guide-how-to-extract-payload-bin-ota-t3830962
, magisk canary patched and reflashed.
oh, and it's mostly localized in chinese,
but there's enough english that i was able to use it with very little trouble
perhaps i got the wrong apk, cause the screenshots on the OP are english
I really am surprised that there isn't a reference thread in the crosshatch forum already . you may consider my tone hyperbolic, but try it and you'll see i'm being understated if anything. enjoy!
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Im getting bootloop when i tried itt on P

Don't try it on Android 10, it should work only on Pie

So does he mean that we can also get 84hz screen on pixel phone...?

DvLAx3l said:
Don't try it on Android 10, it should work only on Pie
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I can't even get it to work on pie tho lol

Well if some are interested, I can prepare kernel revisions with 64, 69, 70, 75, 80 and 84Hz screen refresh to test. I probably won't be able to test it before uploading each revision, so it would be up to each end user to check it's functionality. Of course I can get zero/natha/ responsibility if some devices are totally broken after.

melodystyle2003 said:
Well if some are interested, I can prepare kernel revisions with 64, 69, 70, 75, 80 and 84Hz screen refresh to test. I probably won't be able to test it before uploading each revision, so it would be up to each end user to check it's functionality. Of course I can get zero/natha/ responsibility if some devices are totally broken after.
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That would be dope man, definitely willing to test it to tide me over until the pixel 4 comes out ?

eminem5055 said:
That would be dope man, definitely willing to test it to tide me over until the pixel 4 comes out
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That would be awesome

OK, I ll try to get some permissions before building / posting the revisions.

melodystyle2003 said:
OK, I ll try to get some permissions before building / posting the revisions.
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Sounds good man! ?

eminem5055 said:
Which dtbo.img did you use as well?
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I used the one which is served directly from the OP I linked to..
I feel badly for all of the people who are having trouble with this.. bootloops and so forth. All I can say is I'm being truthful about the hardware and software I'm using, and it seems pretty straightforward to me. Using this device as my daily driver, still going strong.

ha7msterx said:
I used the one which is served directly from the OP I linked to..
I feel badly for all of the people who are having trouble with this.. bootloops and so forth. All I can say is I'm being truthful about the hardware and software I'm using, and it seems pretty straightforward to me. Using this device as my daily driver, still going strong.
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ALSO, if the screen refresh part is a placebo, requiring a kernel modification to actually change, then ok.
Embarrassing to state, but I didn't actually test the resultant screen refresh rate, or really anything other than the subjective snappiness of my device.
So now I feel like I rushed to post, but I won't kill the thread because apparently melodystyle2003 is compiling a kernel. Thanks for that.

A small update, almost done with the first revision. I am dealing with some weird errors during the compiling procedure, that's why the 'almost' above, but hopefully tomorrow or day after tomorrow might have them tracked down and solved. After that, any upcoming revisions can be built much faster. My limited time can't guarantee any ETAs though. The guys that responded (with a like, quote or reply) to my previous relevant post, shall receive a download link of the kernel.

melodystyle2003 said:
A small update, almost done with the first revision. I am dealing with some weird errors during the compiling procedure, that's why the 'almost' above, but hopefully tomorrow or day after tomorrow might have them tracked down and solved. After that, any upcoming revisions can be built much faster. My limited time can't guarantee any ETAs though. The guys that responded (with a like, quote or reply) to my previous relevant post, shall receive a download link of the kernel.
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Really looking forward to this

melodystyle2003 said:
A small update, almost done with the first revision. I am dealing with some weird errors during the compiling procedure, that's why the 'almost' above, but hopefully tomorrow or day after tomorrow might have them tracked down and solved. After that, any upcoming revisions can be built much faster. My limited time can't guarantee any ETAs though. The guys that responded (with a like, quote or reply) to my previous relevant post, shall receive a download link of the kernel.
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Why don’t you just publish your code somewhere on github, so maybe somebody can help you to compile a kernel with your intended changes or can review the changes?
I’m pretty sure you can’t overclock the display of the pixel 3 devices as we’re using command mode panels and not video mode panels like some other devices where it’s possible to overclock the display refresh rate.
If you’re trying to modify this line for the pixel 3 xl:
https://github.com/freak07/Kirisaku...oogle/dsi-panel-s6e3ha8-dsc-wqhd-cmd.dtsi#L17
It will do nothing.
It’s similar to what happened in this thread and was described in this post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79970079&postcount=35

Freak07 said:
Why don’t you just publish your code somewhere on github, so maybe somebody can help you to compile a kernel with your intended changes or can review the changes?
I’m pretty sure you can’t overclock the display of the pixel 3 devices as we’re using command mode panels and not video mode panels like some other devices where it’s possible to overclock the display refresh rate.
If you’re trying to modify this line for the pixel 3 xl:
https://github.com/freak07/Kirisaku...oogle/dsi-panel-s6e3ha8-dsc-wqhd-cmd.dtsi#L17
It will do nothing.
It’s similar to what happened in this thread and was described in this post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79970079&postcount=35
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Thanks for the information. On pocophone, changing the
"qcom,mdss-dsi-panel-framerate = <60>;" to the desired refresh rate i.e. 65 or more, was actually doing what was intended to. Have you tried something similar already that actually led only to the placebo effect described on the post you linked? If no, would you kindly do the corresponding changes in your kernel so someone can try it?
Regards

melodystyle2003 said:
Thanks for the information. On pocophone, changing the
"qcom,mdss-dsi-panel-framerate = <60>;" to the desired refresh rate i.e. 65 or more, was actually doing what was intended to. Have you tried something similar already that actually led only to the placebo effect described on the post you linked? If no, would you kindly do the corresponding changes in your kernel so someone can try it?
Regards
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It´s not possible to overclock the displays of the pixel 3 or the pixel 3 xl that way. I don´t need to compile a test kernel to be able to tell you.
Displays running in command mode can´t be overclocked that way, unless you have access to internal files or you are able to flash display firmware to your device.
Both panels from Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL run in command mode:
https://github.com/freak07/Kirisaku...oogle/dsi-panel-s6e3ha8-dsc-wqhd-cmd.dtsi#L20
https://github.com/freak07/Kirisaku...google/dsi-panel-sw43408-dsc-fhd-cmd.dtsi#L20
Whereas the pocophone runs (as it seems more than one type of display across different units) all used panels in video mode.
https://github.com/d1stru3t0r/testz...qcom/dsi-panel-ebbg-fhd-ft8719-video.dtsi#L24
https://github.com/d1stru3t0r/testz.../dsi-panel-tianma-fhd-nt36672a-video.dtsi#L24
Panels in video mode can be overclocked this way, if it´s desirable is another question.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it´s simply not possible on Pixel 3 devices.
You can even unpack the dtbo.img, change the line you intend to change and any fps app might show you more than 60fps, but you just fooled the app into thinking our displays refresh at a higher rate than 60fps.

Question One plus 9 pro custom roms

Hi everyone,
A few days ago that I have this device (european 12/256 version) and I'm already thinking about putting a custom rom , it seems that OOS is no longer what it was ....
Reading some of the comments I have a few questions:
Is it true that in all custom roms there is strange stuttering (does not run smoothly)?
With magisk hide option, the gpay runs well ?
What are the differences between the gcam and the stock camera ? (we lose video quality, monochrome type option? something else?)
There aren't many videos on youtube about custom roms and our one plus 9 pro, so if I decide to install one, I will upload some videos talking about it.
thanks in advance!

I'm in the exact same sutuation that you're in right now
Losing the stock camera would be the biggest blow for me. Gcam is good and all but not in every situation.
I'd love some feedback aswell so I start rocking some ROMS on this beast!

Idk I have flashed a few custom roms on my 9 pro. Only thing I really have issues with is gpay and and Android auto and Bluetooth syncing. Like I have a media player that has a USB port I plug my phone in and it goes directly to Android auto. But if I have a custom in it won't connect at all. And gpay it won't let me use it at all but I haven't really tried to hide with magisk either. The custom roms are awesome but I think as of right now cause the changes in 11 and 12 happening everything is off in some sorts.

khanboy619 said:
I'm in the exact same sutuation that you're in right now
Losing the stock camera would be the biggest blow for me. Gcam is good and all but not in every situation.
I'd love some feedback aswell so I start rocking some ROMS on this beast!
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Hopefully someone else can give us some feedback on their experience with gcam or if anyone knows if someone are trying to port the stock app.

amaroney55 said:
Idk I have flashed a few custom roms on my 9 pro. Only thing I really have issues with is gpay and and Android auto and Bluetooth syncing. Like I have a media player that has a USB port I plug my phone in and it goes directly to Android auto. But if I have a custom in it won't connect at all. And gpay it won't let me use it at all but I haven't really tried to hide with magisk either. The custom roms are awesome but I think as of right now cause the changes in 11 and 12 happening everything is off in some sorts.
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Which roms have you installed? which one have you had the best experience with? and which camera app have you used? thanks for sharing your experience in advance!

aforocars said:
Hopefully someone else can give us some feedback on their experience with gcam or if anyone knows if someone are trying to port the stock app.
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I can't wait any longer lol
I'm gonna install EvoX today and let you know my thoughts about it

khanboy619 said:
I can't wait any longer lol
I'm gonna install EvoX today and let you know my thoughts about it
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I look forward to reading your experience soon!!!
When I decide to do it I will publish a post similar to the ones I did for the v30 and the mi9t pro, I think that way we can help people not to get lost in the customs and kernes post.
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My configuration
(FOR LG -H930) Hello, I want to share the configuration with which I have been more comfortable with this phone. as always the customs roms have their risks After trying the following roms & kernels: Stock rom + lg package disabled Ion Ios...
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In fact all Lineageos based ROMs (lineageos crdroid etc)suffer from strange stuttering ,only Paranoid defaults globally to 120hz(run smoothly in app).This problem is still unresolved for developers

Thanks for your comment, is there a video where I can see it?

I've flashed statix、StagOS、Corvus、evolution 、carbon、lineage os on my op9 pro , here are these videos : https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1h3411z7HJ https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1uM4y1K7a2

Question Help Back To android 11

Hello everyone, I upgraded a moto g30 to android 12 (stock) and the colors of the images look really different. I compare the images taken with the g30 on a g7 and they look good in the g7, that is, it is not the camera. Also the g30 was looking good with android 11.
The problem lies in how the colors are presented to the screen. It looks like with to much detail, with stains in the skin of people, that i do not see in real life.
In addition, old photos that I had looking good in the g30, now look bad.
I tried in Display settings to change from Natural to Saturated, From Cold to Warm, and is still bad.
For example in the g7 device with android 10 (stock), i have the option to use boosted. but i don't have that option in the g30.
tbh i'm noob. But i think is some post processing shader built-in in andoird 12 and i don't have a clue on how to fix this.
Does anyone else experimented this issue? do you know any way to fix it?
If i don't find a solution please point me to how to downgrade to android 11 stock.
Thanks in advance.

You can try a fix some of us have found, but it may not work:
1. Download the "Set Edit" app on playstore
2. Open it and find the "display_color_mode" option
3. Edit it to "1"
4. Close app and reboot
Tell us if that changed anything.
If it doesn't work you can try rooting and using a color management app

Hi Kuntitled, thanks for your answer. That was actually helpful, i do not see a great difference but it is somehow better.
I didn't root it, and i wont do it, because i have apps that wont work with the phone rooted.
Do you have something more to try? again thanks!

Question Ways to Make Phone Better

Hey Everyone,
I've had the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold Chinese ROM version for over a year now and I really love it. There's only a few things that I wish I could figure out how to make this phone better. I was wondering if you guys know the best guides or ways to get started with adding this or if it's basically impossible:
1. Add Android Auto: I saw someone mention something about Magisk but I'm not sure how to get started with that.
2. Add Google Location History
3. Add "Hey Google" Functionality
If anyone knows how or if these features can be added to Mi Ui 13.1 In would greatly appreciate any information! Thank you!

Develop Bugs

welcome