Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

mcmoustache · 15-12-2017 12:58PM

It you've unlocked and rooted it, you can enable the Camera2 API and install cameras that make use of it. I wasn't too keen on the stock camera.

Double C · 15-12-2017 03:55PM

Has anyone got the MIUI 9 update on the Redmi 4x yet? I keep checking but still on 8.5.6.

Discodog · 15-12-2017 04:53PM

mcmoustache wrote: »

It you've unlocked and rooted it, you can enable the Camera2 API and install cameras that make use of it. I wasn't too keen on the stock camera.

Has anyone tried Google Camera ? Seems to be recommended for the Note 4

X6.430macman · 15-12-2017 05:29PM

My note 4 isnt recognising miui 9 and I'm still on 8.5 even though my new one is the exact same and that has it

corkie · 15-12-2017 06:20PM

X6.430macman wrote: »

My note 4 isnt recognising miui 9 and I'm still on 8.5 even though my new one is the exact same and that has it

What is your MIUI version on the device? (Any chance of Vendor rom?)

You could download a recovery rom and use the updater app to apply it.

^^ Above will only work on official roms.

Discodog · 17-12-2017 01:14PM

Would a screen protector for the 4x fit the Global Note 4 ? Looks like the led cutout is in the right place.

X6.430macman · 17-12-2017 07:37PM

Screen got for my note 4 from honorbuy and when I go into track the package it says destination is Dublin, think they made a mistake, should I be worried?

Fanny Wank · 18-12-2017 08:05AM

Anyone had problems with the alarm on the Note 4?

Mine rarely if ever actually works. Volume for the alarm is up to the max

fixXxer · 18-12-2017 08:12AM

Fanny **** wrote: »

Anyone had problems with the alarm on the Note 4?

Mine rarely if ever actually works. Volume for the alarm is up to the max

Try locking it in the app manager. check permissions to make sure it can auto start and disabling any battery optimizations.

Discodog · 18-12-2017 08:37AM

Fanny **** wrote: »

Anyone had problems with the alarm on the Note 4?

Mine rarely if ever actually works. Volume for the alarm is up to the max

Mine is fine. I use this to manage sound profiles.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tartar.soundprofilesfree&hl=en-GB

Discodog · 18-12-2017 08:38AM

fixxxer wrote: »

Try locking it in the app manager. check permissions to make sure it can auto start and disabling any battery optimizations.

This is key advice for all essential apps. I had some problems with the Note 4 until I discovered these settings

mcmoustache · 18-12-2017 11:40AM

Discodog wrote: »

Has anyone tried Google Camera ? Seems to be recommended for the Note 4

I'm using Google Camera, Open Camera and A Better Camera.

The google one is simple and takes decent pictures. The other two are more configurable and allow better pictures to be taken if you're patient. A Better Camera also has ads unless you block it from accessing the internet.

Discodog · 18-12-2017 12:03PM

mcmoustache wrote: »

I'm using Google Camera, Open Camera and A Better Camera.

The google one is simple and takes decent pictures. The other two are more configurable and allow better pictures to be taken if you're patient. A Better Camera also has ads unless you block it from accessing the internet.

I read a couple of reviews that praised Google camera's HDR plus mode

mcmoustache · 18-12-2017 01:01PM

Discodog wrote: »

I read a couple of reviews that praised Google camera's HDR plus mode

Yeah, it's highly praised. Unfortunately, it's not officially released for other phones yet. There's a mod of the new google camera floating about for snapdragon cpus make by some ukrainian guy but I haven't tried it yet.

The standard google camera is till fairly decent though. The other two cameras that I mentioned support HDR as well but I haven't quite got the hang of it. It needs 3 pictures at different exposures which means you need to hold the thing pretty steady.

mossy464 · 18-12-2017 02:34PM

Is Google Camera an app? Can't find it on the play store on my Note 4.

GBX · 18-12-2017 02:39PM

A friend of mine has a Redmi Note 4, its got plenty of internal space free and a 16gb SD card (could be 32). Anyway, he keeps getting messages that he is out of space and cant install any apps? He has gotten rid of any apps that were of no use to him.
Has anybody encountered this or suggestions on a solution?

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corkie · 18-12-2017 03:09PM

mossy464 wrote: »

Is Google Camera an app? Can't find it on the play store on my Note 4.

It is only officially available on Google Devices (Pixel's etc).

But has been ported to use on other devices, see the XDA thread for MIDO: -

https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/themes/google-camerawith-hdr-mido-t3656196

GBX wrote: »

A friend of mine has a Redmi Note 4, its got plenty of internal space free and a 16gb SD card (could be 32). Anyway, he keeps getting messages that he is out of space and cant install any apps? He has gotten rid of any apps that were of no use to him.
Has anybody encountered this or suggestions on a solution?

Looks like an official rom version for mido. Maybe some rogue app is using up storage. Check the device with a file manager (storage analysis feature) to see what is taking up space.

18-12-2017 06:56PM

can anyone explain in steps how to get camera 2 api working on the note 4?

I guess that you have to request bootloader unlocker from Xiaomi?

then root it?

mcmoustache · 19-12-2017 11:49AM

glasso wrote: »

can anyone explain in steps how to get camera 2 api working on the note 4?

I guess that you have to request bootloader unlocker from Xiaomi?

then root it?

You need an unlocked bootloader at a minimum, from what I can gather.

If you're not too fussed about the miui stuff, I'd recommend just rooting it and putting a custom rom on it. I stuck resurrection remix on mine and it's excellent.

Rooting is easy enough too:

Apply for unlock
Wait for approval
Then wait about 3 days
Install the adb drivers
Download the mi unlock tool and run
Connect device
Reboot into fastboot mode
Unlock the bootloader with the mi unlock tool
Download twrp
Flash twrp with fastboot which comes with the adb drivers
Install a custom rom from twrp and if the rom doesn't come rooted, install supersu or magisk as well. Resurrection remix came rooted.

corkie · 20-12-2017 12:03PM

X6.430macman wrote: »

Does Xioami still have to launch the Redmi note series or is the Redmi 5/5plus going to cover them is well as they have a much bigger screen. I'm hoping they still have to launch a Note series as I'm a little disappointed with what was launched, looks completely different to some of the teaser pictures that I saw.

Possibly no Redmi Note 5!

Redmi 5 may be the actual redmi note 5 with a different name. Posted by a super moderator on MIUI forums

In a Redmi 5 Plus unboxing post on MIUI Forum, a super moderator says:

The wait is finally over, Xiaomi has finally decided to release the Redmi Note 5, wait!!! I heard it’s called the Redmi 5 Plus? No kidding?? There was a name change? Well yes folks, the 2 new Redmi Note sized phones are named Redmi 5 for the 5.7″ and Redmi 5 Plus for the 5.99″.

What will happen to the successor of the Redmi 4X which is supposed to be a 5″ Redmi 5? No one knows, but as of the moment, Xiaomi has decided to drop the Note name on their 5.7″ sized budget phones. It has been quite a year and 3 months in the waiting for all of us Redmi fans from all over the world, and now we are going to unbox the bigger sibling among the two, the Redmi 5 Plus.

X6.430macman · 20-12-2017 12:52PM

corkie wrote:

In a Redmi 5 Plus unboxing post on MIUI Forum, a super moderator says:

That's strange because the Redmi 5 wouldn't be a replacement for the Redmi 4/x as it has a less powerful chip if I'm not mistaking?

Discodog · 20-12-2017 01:09PM

X6.430macman wrote: »

That's strange because the Redmi 5 wouldn't be a replacement for the Redmi 4/x as it has a less powerful chip if I'm not mistaking?

I wonder if the use of the word Note is causing problems? Plus the brand should major on Xiaomi not Redmi.

fixXxer · 20-12-2017 02:15PM

The Redmi was to mark it as the budget line as disttiny from the Mi 4/5/6 and the rest.

X6.430macman · 20-12-2017 09:37PM

I don't think they'd replace the note series with the same chip. All the leaked pictures and rumours of the 630. I'm sure they'll release something but it's strange the ways there's so much uncertainty over it

mossy464 · 21-12-2017 08:58AM

Anyone recommend a screen protector that ships from somewhere in Europe?

Not much on eBay apart from China based sellers. Could be February before that arrives.

Discodog · 21-12-2017 10:09AM

mossy464 wrote: »

Anyone recommend a screen protector that ships from somewhere in Europe?

Not much on eBay apart from China based sellers. Could be February before that arrives.

I just ordered this. Supposed to be in Manchester

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F282754557949

Discodog · 21-12-2017 10:55AM

Discodog wrote: »

I just ordered this. Supposed to be in Manchester

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F282754557949

Message from the seller New message from: x-buy2017 Top Rated Seller(1,047Red Star)
Hi dear,

Thanks for getting back to us.
When we sent out it,it always prompt ”Address line 2 max length is restricted to”
So the item had returned to us.

Would you please send the wrong address to us?
Thank you~

Jaycornyn · 22-12-2017 04:42PM

I'll be opening a redmi note 4 on Xmas day. Anything owners would advise doing first?
Do many of ye change from miui/root?

Discodog · 22-12-2017 07:21PM

Jaycornyn wrote: »

I'll be opening a redmi note 4 on Xmas day. Anything owners would advise doing first?
Do many of ye change from miui/root?

I didn't & as a previous pure android user, I can't see the problem with muiu. All my apps work fine & some of the miui features are useful

Paulmc. · 25-12-2017 09:44AM

Hey folks, having trouble with the note 4 not recognizing the sim card in slot 1 & 2, have tried a different sim to rule it out, still the same, any ideas? the young lad is cracking up

never mind folks, got it going, happy chap here now

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

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