Google camera not working - Downgrade from MIUI 10.1 - Queries about MIUI 9 version - Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers

Hi All!
I am using Redmi Note 4 (Indian version) since March 2017.
I updated to MIUI 10.1.1.0 through system update 2 days ago.
Earlier, my phone ran on MIUI 9.6 Global | 9.6.2.0 (NCFMIFD).
My phone is not rooted.
Like many others, I installed Google Camera as I was unhappy with the camera app provided by Xioami. I have been using the version Google Camera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2 v8.3b for quite some time.
To install Google Camera, I unlocked the bootloader. After installation, I again locked the bootloader just to be safe.
There were no issues with the Google Camera app and I was happy with it.
However, after update to MIUI Global 10.1 | 10.1.1.0 Stable (NCFMIFI), the Google Camera stopped working. All I can see is black screen, when I run the Google Camera app. I am very disappointed with the update. I've searched a lot and realized that Google camera doesn't work in MIUI 10. Is there a work around for Google Camera on MIUI 10.1?
Camera2 probe app displays 'Level_3' under 'Hardware level support category'. 'Full', 'Limited' & 'Legacy' are all marked as 'X'.
Is it fine?
As per what I read online, I need to downgrade to MIUI 9 to be able to use Google Camera app.
Now, I have a doubt as to which version of MIUI 9 I need to download.
The official website of MIUI says the latest version of MIUI for Redmi Note 4 as V9.5.3.0.MBFMIFA (MIUI9), whereas the MIUI version on my phone prior to the update was 9.6 Global | 9.6.2.0 (NCFMIFD).
Which version of MIUI 9 do I need to download for a successful downgrade from MIUI 10.1??
Also, I read that the entire 64 GB of my phone storage would get erased during the downgrade.
So, is there a way to backup and restore all my phone data?
Request for kind help so that I can get back my phone to the desired configuration.

You need to search for a fastboot rom for it. either 9.6.3.0 images
Download 9.6.3.0
The one you saw I think is for Nickel(MTK Variant) yours is SD variant

U should download rom for Redmi Note 4X which is Indian variant!

Thank you. This worked.
Unfortunately, the mi backup & reset tool in MIUI didn't take the backup of my contacts and some other apps. However, I exported my contacts as a safety measure before flashing and it saved me.

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MIUI / Google Cam

Good evening.
First of all sorry, for the Noob questions
Have read a lot, but want to assure me again ...
Actually, I want "only" under MIUI (other firmware may come later times), the Google Cam to run, because the photos then look even better than with Stock Cam!
I own a Xiaomi Note 5 (Whyred) with currently MIUI 9.5.13.0 Global.
To install the Google Cam did a Unlock, TWRP started (not flashed), added setprop persist.camera.HAL3.enabled 1, and via File Explorer the Arnova8G2-V7.9.5.apk installed.
Google Cam is up and running. My goal is now reached for stand
Now to my questions:
- As of MIUI 9.5.19.0 downgrading is no longer possible, can I still install it? Why would you want to go back to an earlier version?
- If I have another (higher), here eg. Install MIUI Version 9.5.19.0, do I need to install TWRP / setprop persist.camera.HAL3.enabled 1 / APK again? Or. do you always have to do that with an update? Or is the cam simply installed and just continue to work?
- Other tips for me when requesting MIUI + Google Cam when upadte MIUI ?
Thank you and have a nice evening !
This is Redmi 5 plus (Vince) question and answer thread . Go Post there .

Redmi Note 4 (MTK) return to global stable from beta

Hello all. I have a Redmi Note 4 (MTK) and it is on Android 6 MIUI 10 Global 8.11.1 Beta. I want to take it back to latest stable global edition. What should I flash and how?
eltarod said:
Hello all. I have a Redmi Note 4 (MTK) and it is on Android 6 MIUI 10 Global 8.11.1 Beta. I want to take it back to latest stable global edition. What should I flash and how?
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Hello,
visit official miui download page, choose your phone and there you have link for latest stable version: V9.5.3.0.MBFMIFA (MIUI9). Also there are detailed instructions on two different ways for flashing.
Why you flash back? I'm running 8.4.19 global beta on Redmi Note 4 (MTK) currently and probably will flash latest miui 10 beta.
fake92_gtr said:
Hello,
visit official miui download page, choose your phone and there you have link for latest stable version: V9.5.3.0.MBFMIFA (MIUI9). Also there are detailed instructions on two different ways for flashing.
Why you flash back? I'm running 8.4.19 global beta on Redmi Note 4 (MTK) currently and probably will flash latest miui 10 beta.
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Thanks for the reply. I want to change because I have extreme battery problem. It drains out in a couple of hours. I tried hard resetting but still the same. I heard about a bug with the duo app but on my phone I can't do the steps to fix it so I thought to go back to a stable version.
eltarod said:
Thanks for the reply. I want to change because I have extreme battery problem. It drains out in a couple of hours. I tried hard resetting but still the same. I heard about a bug with the duo app but on my phone I can't do the steps to fix it so I thought to go back to a stable version.
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Battery drain is the problem on every MIUI version I used with this device. On MIUI 8 I solved it with 69Tweaks flashing, on MIUI 9 manually editing some build prop lines.
Have you tried :
I have done this with BuildProp Editor and solved battery drain.
edit build.prop and find the line ro.mtk_perfservice_support=1 and change it to ro.mtk_perfservice_support=0 and save file;
BTW it's already mentioned here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/how-to/xiaomi-eu-redmi-note-4-rom-multi-t3527345

Latest updates not showing?

Hello.
I'm still running MIUI 9 9.6.14.0 - the version which the Poco F1 (Global) came installed with.
A few months ago I've enabled the System Updater app and the phone found the MIUI 10 10.0.4.0 update.
However now we have newer updates like MIUI 10 10.0.6.0 and MIUI 10 10.1.3.0, but the System Updater app can't find them. How come?
Note that I wish to update directly to the MIUI 10 10.1.3.0 Pie version the official way, through the Updater app.
Is that possible?
I've tried clearing all data of the System Updater app and tried rechecking for the new update, but it always finds the 10.0.4.0 update.
Have a look at this thread and download the ROM from the server with the link provided in the XDA article. You still flash it with system updater
It used to be said that making serial requests for new updates (at least with Nexus phones) tended to delay updates being made available to you, but this could be an old geek's tale
Cool. I will flash it the way you suggested.
Do I need to wipe or factory reset when upgrading major OS version? If so, how do I do that?

MIUI 12 Update

It's here guys. (Only for China)
https://www.xda-developers.com/down...ing-out-several-xiaomi-redmi-mi-poco-devices/
Sounds Good
that's means maybe we will see redmi 9 on Xiaomi.EU rom next weeks
NOTE: PAY ATTENTION " IT'S A STABLE BETA and China region " FOR NOW, Stable version of Miui 12 Global or indiain for redmi 9 Will be available later !
please add this note to your topic .
Fathiazua said:
It's here guys. (Only for China)
https://www.xda-developers.com/down...ing-out-several-xiaomi-redmi-mi-poco-devices/
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Nice, only problem is getting Google contacts to sync after installing Google play services on China MIUI via the Google installer. Everything else works including the Google play store apart from contacts sync. Otherwise China Dev ROMs always have more cool features. Anyone able to share how to sync their Google contacts on China Dev MIUI ROMs
Abdullah.Csit said:
Sounds Good
that's means we will see redmi 9 on Xiaomi.EU rom next weeks
NOTE: PAY ATTENTION " IT'S A STABLE BETA and China region " FOR NOW, Stable version of Miui 12 for redmi 9 Will be available later !
please add this note to your topic .
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You are right...you can not flash it...if u flash china fastboot rom then try to update miui 12 it not happened because of it is chaina stable beta....
Limited usure can flash it...
So wait for stable update.....
But at the first time i able to run miui 12 on my device

MIUI 12 for curtana

Hello.
Has anybody tried fastboot version of MIUI12 for curtana? https://mirom.ezbox.idv.tw/en/phone/curtana/
you can find other version here https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/curtana/
Installed and being trying it for 3 days now. Everything works perfectly. For my day to day usage I can't say I've noticed any big differences from MIUI 11 (I was using xiaomi.eu 11.0.11.0). Usage does feel smoother and the battery does last longer, although I have no documented evidence to show. I removed the bloatware as per the 11.0.10.0 guide and I've found no bugs. All in all I'm happy with this ROM.
Edit: Just wanted to meantion the MIUI camera app. There are no added features. No clone mode and no kaleidoscope mode. The only difference from the MIUI 11 camera app is the new MIUI 12 visual.
gde.spencer said:
Installed and being trying it for 3 days now. Everything works perfectly. For my day to day usage I can't say I've noticed any big differences from MIUI 11 (I was using xiaomi.eu 11.0.11.0). Usage does feel smoother and the battery does last longer, although I have no documented evidence to show. I removed the bloatware as per the 11.0.10.0 guide and I've found no bugs. All in all I'm happy with this ROM.
Edit: Just wanted to meantion the MIUI camera app. There are no added features. No clone mode and no kaleidoscope mode. The only difference from the MIUI 11 camera app is the new MIUI 12 visual.
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Hey @gde.spencer, where can I find the guide to remove the bloatware? Can I install MIUI 12 on a running custom rom?
Does anybody know if miui 12 for redmi note 9 pro India will fastboot without problems over the miui 11 eea redmi note 9s?
can i install miui 12 turky version on my global note 9s ?
i install miui 12 beta stable in recovery...its like miui 11,,i dont know what xiaomi is doing,,,this phone is just laaging in every thing,,,the smoothest exp i ever had on this phone was with PixelExperience_Plus_curtana-10.0-20200904-1501-OFFICIAL...all rom has lagg ...i hope xiaomi do something to have smooth exp on this phone...i miss my iphone 11
Choceur said:
Hey @gde.spencer, where can I find the guide to remove the bloatware? Can I install MIUI 12 on a running custom rom?
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# Bloatware removal guide for Curtana 11.0.10.0 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...ana-debloat-list-global-miui-11-0-10-t4141253
# The MIUI 12 rom is a fastboot rom so you must flash it through MI Flasher. Make a backup first and search a guide on how to flash without locking the phone again! See this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-9-pro/how-to/tutorial-how-to-revert-to-official-t4109831
Hey @gde.spencer , can you help me to choose the right firmware?
What is the difference between Recovery and Fastboot? Or do you need both?
Which is the better version Global or EEA?
Choceur said:
Hey @gde.spencer , can you help me to choose the right firmware?
What is the difference between Recovery and Fastboot? Or do you need both?
Which is the better version Global or EEA?
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The fastboot version is installed via MiFlash whilst the phone is in fastboot mode. Use this to flash "as new".
The recovery version is like an OTA update (I think. Never used one).
I don't know which version is better (global vs eea) because I flash as a base for custom roms.
I have the Redmi Note 9s 6/128GB Global Model.
I want to flash the Indian Firmware so I will get the MIUI contacts and dialer (and call recorder).
Can someone please check if the Indian ROM has the HEBREW language, it should look like this:"עברית" under languages.
I will be glad for your help.
Honor3c said:
I have the Redmi Note 9s 6/128GB Global Model.
I want to flash the Indian Firmware so I will get the MIUI contacts and dialer (and call recorder).
Can someone please check if the Indian ROM has the HEBREW language, it should look like this:"עברית" under languages.
I will be glad for your help.
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It's there on my miui 12 indian
Honor3c said:
I have the Redmi Note 9s 6/128GB Global Model.
I want to flash the Indian Firmware so I will get the MIUI contacts and dialer (and call recorder).
Can someone please check if the Indian ROM has the HEBREW language, it should look like this:"עברית" under languages.
I will be glad for your help.
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Thank you a lot my good friend, I will now flash it
For anyone else wondering, the Turkish fastboot ROM (QJWTRXM) installs fine on a global Note 9S (QJWMIXM). Everything works as far as I can tell, and all the languages are there (though call recording isn't, at least in the default Google Dialer app).
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Choceur said:
Hey @gde.spencer , can you help me to choose the right firmware?
What is the difference between Recovery and Fastboot? Or do you need both?
Which is the better version Global or EEA?
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Recovery is the "OTA" ROM you install with MIUI's built-in update mechanism or a custom recovery like TWRP. Fastboot is a bit more low-level, you restart your phone into fastboot mode, connect it to a computer and use a program that manually overwrites the data on the phone's partitions, a bit like using dd on Linux or disk cloning/backup software. There's also EDL mode, which is the same as fastboot but it's built into the hardware itself, so it works even if you manage to brick fastboot somehow. On recent Xiaomi phones, it requires an authorized Mi account (or a patched ROM, or someone willing to sell you authorizations over the internet).
Global and EEA are pretty much the same thing, but EEA ROMs are intended for the European Economic Area (the EU) so they have to comply with additional regulations like having to let you choose your browser and search engine or something. As a side note, I live in the EU and pretty much every store over here is selling the Global variant of the 9S instead of the EEA one. Global ROMs are "better" in the sense that they tend to be more up to date (as of me writing this, global is on MIUI V11.0.11 and EEA is still stuck on V11.0.4).

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