Select location (language) Here are the user guide for Xiaomi Smartphone, Ecosystem, Intelligent Hardware, TV and Laptop. After the latest MIUI 13 update that rolled out for Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max smartphones a few days back, several users started reporting issues with the camera that crashes when opened, some users also said that the camera crashes when they open any third-party app such as Instagram and Snapchat. List of Xiaomi products. Xiaomi produces smartphones (Xiaomi Series, Mi Note Series, Mi Max Series, Civi Series, MIX Series, T Series, and Redmi Series ), tablets, laptops, wearable devices, TVs, routers, and other smart home devices on their web store and on third-party websites. [1] Some of their products are listed below. Create “Gcam” Folder. Open the Gcam folder and create “Configs8.4” folder. Put one of the configs you have got from the drive from there. Open GCam, double click underneath the camera shutter icon. Press “IMPORT”. You can get the link of the GCam with the config by clicking here. Download the above anyone config file. Open the file manager, create a folder named GCam, and then create another folder configs and configs7 in the same GCam folder. Now copy the XML file you downloaded into the configs and configs7 folder. Now open the Google Camera app, and double-tap on the dark area. Guide to Root: Here is the guide on how to root Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 smartphone. Make sure to download either SuperSU or Magisk to root your phone. [su_note note_color=”#faf5ce” text_color=”#1d1d1d”]Note: Don’t try to flash both Magisk and SuperSU on your phone. You need to root either with SuperSU or Magisk [/su_note] Fix 1: Restart Your Xiaomi Smartphone Fix 2: Empty the Xiaomi Camera’s Cache Memory and Data. Fix 3: Modify Camera Permissions Fix 4: Force Close the Camera App Fix 5: Remove any third-party camera apps. Fix 6: Reset Your Smartphone Final Words Fix 1: Restart Your Xiaomi Smartphone Press Camera Icon to activate Camera applications. Go to menu Setting inside this Camera applications, usually the menu icon shaped like 3 lines box at camera applications, then choose Setting. At Camera Setting default menu, please scroll and find Restore default Settings. Please choose OK when XIAOMI REDMI 10 2022 ask confirmation to Reset Redmi Note 12 Pro+ debuts Samsung's 200MP ISOCELL HPX sensor. Redmi Note 12 Pro gets a 50MP main camera with Sony IMX766 sensor and OIS. The remaining two sensors on both phones are an 8MP The Redmi Note 5 Pro is Xiaomi's latest smartphone, just recently introduced to the Indian market alongside the cheaper Redmi Note 5. Rear Camera: 12MP (1.25μm), f2.2, OnePlus Open review. shBoo7. Ported Google Camera app (gcam) is surely a hype among Android users. It offers advanced features powered with Google’s own technology not available on any other camera apps by default. Gcam itself is basically a default camera app available on all Google’s devices including Pixel, Pixel 2/2 XL, Pixel 3/3XL, Pixel 3A, and all future Pixel variants. The success of BSG and friends (Arnova8G2, Cstark, and so on) in porting the app for other devices makes all other Android users happy. We can now enjoy the awesomeness of Gcam on Android phones other than Google Pixel, including our lovely Redmi Note 5. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 codename Whyred (also known as Redmi Note 5 Pro in India) is one Xiaomi’s best selling smartphone last year. It boasts company’s profit significantly. The device sports Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) chipset under the hood. The existence of Octa-core GHz Kryo 260 CPUs and Adreno 509 makes it the most valuable phone of the year. Redmi Note 5 initially comes running MIUI 10 Android Nougat. Recently, the device receives Android update within MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM. Previously, we have shared the trick to enable Camera2 API on Redmi Note 5. There are three methods available. All of those work flawlessly on Redmi Note 5 running MIUI 10 based on Android Nougat and Oreo. The recent Pie update makes the trick useless. The proven steps below allow you to enable Camera2 API level 3 successfully on Redmi Note 5 Pro/Ai/China/Global. We tested it and proved it to work flawlessly. This trick requires no root access. We will also flash no custom recovery and hence we can still enjoy MIUI OTA update mechanism. Nevertheless, while we can confirm that this method is safe, we still recommend you to create backups. It is a good habit to create backups of all important data and files. Nobody forces you to do the trick. We hold no responsibility for any damages that may happen to your phone. Please proceed with caution. REQUIREMENTS You will need: Windows computer either a PC or a Laptop. Windows 8/ 64-bit is recommended. ADB and Fastboot Driver and Platform Tools (download both zip files).Orangefox or Redwolf Recovery image – we suggest you to go with Protection (ARB) API HAL3 Enabler (zip).Any compatible USB Data cable Step 1. Disable Windows Drivers Signature Enforcement on your computer. We have a detailed tutorial here. Step 2. Extract Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Driver zip file ( and install it on your computer. This should finish in seconds. Make sure you install it on C:\adb\. This step is necessary to install ADB Fastboot system-wide. Step 3. Extract the on your computer. You’ll get a folder called “platform-tools“. This step is important to make sure you use the latest version of ADB-Fastboot. Step 4. Unlock the bootloader of your phone. Read the full guide on how to unlock MIUI bootloader officially here. Please be aware that the process requires you to reset your phone. All your data will be lost. Step 5. Extract Orangefox zip file ( to get the flash-able recovery image file ( If you choose to use Redwolf TWRP, download the flash-able image file ( and rename it to “ (without quotes). UPDATE: Use Red Wolf Recovery instead of Orange Fox. Some users reported fail attempts with Orange Fox. Use build. MIUI 10 use Red Wolf. Step 6. Copy that file into the “platform-tools” folder (Step 3). Step 7. Also, extract the file. You’ll get a file. Copy that file to the “platform-tools” folder as well. Alternatively, you can also extract the file directly to the platform-tools folder. Here’s what inside our platform-tools folder. Step 8. Now enable USB debugging on your phone. You might have it enabled during the bootloader unlocking process. However, it is a good practice to double-check it. Enabling Developer Options, go to: Settings >> About phone >> tap the MIUI version 7x >> You are developer! Enable USB Debugging, go to: Settings >> Additional Settings >> Developer Options >> USB Debugging >> toggle it on. A notification will pop up on your screen. Tap “OK“. Step 9. Now connect your Redmi Note 5 to your computer using its USB. Step 10. Choose “File Transfer” mode when asked (do not choose the Charging mode). Step 11. In Windows Explorer, go to the “platform-tools” folder. Hold down the Shift button on the keyboard, right-click anywhere within that folder, and choose “Open command prompt window/PowerShell window from here“. Step 12. Now type following lines of command. Hit Enter every line to issue it. adb devicesadb reboot bootloaderfastboot devices The first line asks your computer to recognize your device. The second line instructs your phone to boot into bootloader mode fastboot mode. You’ll see the Mi Bunny logo displayed. Step 13. Now type following command and hit Enter on your keyboard: fastboot flash antirbpass This flashes the onto your phone. This shall finish in seconds. Step 14. Next, type the command below (and hit Enter) to boot your phone into recovery mode: fastboot boot Step 15. Your phone shall reboot into recovery mode which in this case is either Orange Fox or Red Wolf TWRP. Step 16. The first time entering TWRP recovery, you’ll need to do the “Swipe to allow system modification” action. Do it. Since both Orange Fox and Red Wolf recoveries are based on TWRP, I simply call it as TWRP in the next steps. Step 17. Now copy the Camera2 API HAL3 Enabler ( to your phone. You can do this in two ways. First, copy and paste it through Windows Explorer just like copying any file from computer to a USB flash drive. Second, you can also use following command: adb push /tmp/ All the command lines you typed shall look like this: Step 18. On your phone, choose “Install” from the main menu of TWRP. Step 19. Now locate the file you have it copied earlier. Tap on its filename to select it. Step 20. Next, do the “Swipe to Install” (in Orangefox) or “Swipe to confirm flash” action. This will install the zip file to your phone. Step 21. Finally, go back to main menu, choose “Reboot” then choose “System“. In Red Wolf TWRP you can simply choose “Reboot System“. Your phone will now reboot back to MIUI system. You may notice no difference with your phone. How to find out if the Camera2 API has been activated? Simply open up Play Store, search for “Camera2 Probe”, and install it. Launch the app to conduct Camera2 API test. You should notice something similar to these ones: Couldn’t manage to make it work? Well, rooting is your only option. Root your Redmi Note 5 with Magisk. UPDATE: TESTED AGAIN ON SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2019. The recent MIUI OTA update bringing version breaks Camera2 API. Hence, you’ll need to re-activate it. Our team tested the above method again. This time we enable Camera2 API on MIUI and it still works. We can confirm this method work on Redmi Note 5 MIUI Be confident to use the above method exactly as mentioned. Leave a comment below about your experience (success or not). UPDATE: This trick also works on MIUI 11. We have tested it again and we have proven that the above steps still work on Redmi Note 5 running MIUI Global Stable ROM. This video proves that the method works on MIUI 11: How to Install Gcam on Redmi Note 5 MIUI 11 Android Pie? There are no significant differences in the method for installing Gcam on Android Oreo or Pie. Simply grab the .apk file and install it as usual. The trick is choosing the right APK. There are so many versions of the ported Gcam app. Some may work flawlessly, some may work partially with minor bugs, and others may not work at all. Visit our dedicated page of Google Cam for Redmi Note 5 Whyred here. All of them have been tested. Currently, there are basically two versions of Gcam (with so many variants). First, Gcam version This is an older version that’s built for Android Oreo. Second, Gcam version which is for Android Pie. There is also Gcam which is originally for Android 10 Q. Thankfully, there is a Gcam port that also works on Android Pie. We recommend you download and install the latest version since it has all the latest features. Credit: This article is inspired by one of Mi Fans with ID 1610317960. Xiaomi today unveiled the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India. Up until last year, there was no ‘Pro’ variant in the Redmi Note series but Xiaomi has changed things around this year to cater to different needs of customers. So, what are the differences between the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro? Before you jump over to the differences below, you need to know that the Pro is meant for hardcore gamers and heavy users who want a slightly better camera performance on their phone. This does not mean that the regular variant of the Redmi Note 5 is a bad phone by any means though. Basis of Difference Redmi Note 5 Redmi Note 5 Pro Dimensions x x mm x x mm Weight 180g 181g Display FHD+ (2160 x 1080), curved Gorilla Glass 3 FHD+ (2160 x 1080), curved Gorilla Glass 3 Chipset Octa-core Snapdragon 625 chip @ 2GHz Octa-core Snapdragon 636 chip @ GPU Adreno 506 Adreno 510 RAM 3/4GB RAM 4/6GB RAM Storage 32/64GB 64GB Rear Camera 12MP F/ pixel, Dual-LED flash 12MP F/ pixel, Dual-LED flash Front Camera 5MP, LED selfie light, Beautify 20MP, LED selfie light, Beautify Sensors Fingerprint scanner (Rear), Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light sensor, eCompass Fingerprint scanner (Rear), Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light sensor, eCompass Connectivity LTE, (Hybrid) Dual SIM, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth microUSB LTE, (Hybrid) Dual SIM, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth microUSB Battery 4000mAh 4000mAh Software MIUI 9, Android MIUI 9, Android Others – Face Unlock As you can see from the comparison chart above, the Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with a more powerful Snapdragon 636 chipset. In fact, it is the first phone in the world to make use of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 chip which features the company’s custom designed Kryo cores. Apart from the more powerful chipset, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is offered by Xiaomi in a 6GB RAM variant as well. The additional 2GB of RAM is unlikely to make any huge difference in performance though unless you are a heavy multitasker. The other major difference between the Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro is the dual-camera setup on the latter. While both phones come with a primary 12MP f/ shooter, the Redmi Note 5 Pro features a secondary 5MP shooter that is used to capture depth information to add a bokeh effect in photos. The Redmi Note 5 Pro also comes with a higher resolution 20MP selfie shooter at its front compared to the regular 5MP sensor found on the Redmi Note 5. Apart from capturing more detailed selfies, the higher resolution selfie camera on the Redmi Note 5 Pro allows it to offer face unlock which is missing from the regular variant of the handset. What do you think about the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro? Do you think the extra horsepower offered by the Redmi Note 5 Pro will come in handy in your daily use? Drop a comment and let us know. You May Also Like Hello Xiaomian! What's up? I hope you are well by the grace of Allah. Alhamdulillah, I'm also fine. We know that many of Xiaomi users are using Gcam on their device. Because it offers more benefits than our phone's stock camera. Example: Better low light shots, better portraits, 360 pictures and much more. But the main problem is, after updating Android (Pie) on Redmi Note 5 Ai/Pro Gcam isn't working. So, how we can enable it? It's very simple. Just follow the old method only change BuildProp command line. ❒ Warning: This tutorial is only for Whyred. Use the latest custom recovery and must back up your all data. Do anything at your own risk. ❒ Requirements:● Unlock Bootloader● Custom Recovery (For Pie)● Magisk● Mi USB Driver● ADB Driver So, don't any more time let's start... ● Install all necessary drivers.✓ Mi USB Driver: ( MB, Downloads: 617) ✓ ADB Driver: Universal Adb ( MB, Downloads: 449) ● Unlock your device Bootloader. Here. ● Download the Fastboot tool.✓ FastbootTool: ( KB, Downloads: 542) ● Now download the latest OrangeFox recovery for whyred: Download Now.(Also you can use another custom recovery. But use the latest version) ● Now copy Magisk, OrangeFox recovery on your device storage. ● Extract FastbootTool and ● Open OrangeFox extracted folder and cut "recovery" and then open FastbootTool folder and paste "recovery". ● Select all files and type "cmd" on the address bar. ● Now boot your device into the fastboot mode. For this power of your device and press Power and Volume Down button (-) at the same time. If your device makes any problem on this then first Power Off your device then hold press Power Button then connect the USB cable, I hope this trick will be work. ● Connect your device with your computer and type "fastboot devices" if your device showing a code then everything is ok. ● Now type "fastboot boot and wait some time. After some moments you can see your device booted into the recovery mode and it showing OrangeFox. ● Swipe to allow modification and go to install. ● Now select " where you put and swipe to install. If your device asking for an option then select "recovery". Install Magisk. After successfully installing all the file reboot your device. ● Now open Magisk Manager and check everything. If you don't find Magisk Manager app. Then download it and install. Download Now. ● Open it and "Grant" root permission. ● Now click on search icon and type " ● After searching you can see a result. Now click on the result and change it values 0 to 1 then save. ● Now reboot your device. After rebooting download Manual Camera Compatibility app and open it. Click on start. If you can see everything is green then congratulations. You successfully enabled camera2 api without any problem. Download Now. ● Download Gcam from here, install and enjoy.❒ Picture Sample: