Xiaomi Mi 9T

digitaldr

I heard the front facing camera is terrible. Has anyone tried gcam?

Tazzimus

I imagine that'd only be a worry for the selfie brigade. If I get one it'll never be used beyond the "that's cool" when it pops up and down.

Has a Gcam port been made for it yet?

heebusjeebus

Ha ha ya, I've not even used the selfie camera to take a photo yet.

BKWDR

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Ha ha ya, I've not even used the selfie camera to take a photo yet.

I've used it, fairly good quality but like that rare enough I'd take selfies but great quality and modes.
Only thing I can think of the up / down camera being a pain is for using face unlock

What's gcam?

BKWDR

BKWDR wrote: »

What's gcam?

Googled it... Not supported...

nevelator

Just pulled the trigger on this. Will be replacing my Nexus 6P, which I have since launch - but the battery life is starting to get annoying now.

BKWDR

BKWDR wrote: »

Googled it... Not supported...

seems like your googling needs refining -> port made -> version on below link

https://miblog.co/xiaomi-mi9t-google-camera/

camera2 api (required for gcam) is on by default on all Android 9 (Pie) versions of Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs according to that page also so it's just a matter of installing this app

gcam can be useful for lowlight particularly (night shot mode) and is worth trying in comparison to the stock camera

BKWDR

glasso wrote: »

seems like your googling needs refining -> port made -> version on below link

https://miblog.co/xiaomi-mi9t-google-camera/

camera2 api (required for gcam) is on by default on all Android 9 (Pie) versions of Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs according to that page also so it's just a matter of installing this app

gcam can be useful for lowlight particularly (night shot mode) and is worth trying in comparison to the stock camera

Ahhh I just landed in the play store and it said not supported! Thanks for that

See show motion crashes the app if you select it

Rock Paper Scissors

I am using gcam on my mi 8 and it wipes the floor with the stock miui camera, especially in low light conditions as previously posted

BKWDR

BKWDR wrote: »

Ahhh I just landed in the play store and it said not supported! Thanks for that

See show motion crashes the app if you select it

use the other app for slow motion then

both apps can be on the phone at the same time - just select whichever one you want to use....

BKWDR

glasso wrote: »

use the other app for slow motion then

both apps can be on the phone at the same time - just select whichever one you want to use....

Cool thanks for the heads up

Buying this phone, how ppl pay 1000e for flagship phones is beyond me

BKWDR

BKWDR wrote: »

Cool thanks for the heads up

Buying this phone, how ppl pay 1000e for flagship phones is beyond me

most don't pay that directly but many still take the lazy option of rolling over a contract for an "upgrade" for sure but the number is dropping.

look at the drop in apple phone sales for example...

cunnifferous

Got this off honorbuy the other day. Can't believe how good it is for the money. Flagship quality everything. Even MIUI is decent these days, used to be the biggest thing that put me off Xiaomi phones, but I haven't even applied to unlock to bootloader so far and mightn't even do it at all.

BKWDR

cunnifferous wrote: »

Got this off honorbuy the other day. Can't believe how good it is for the money. Flagship quality everything. Even MIUI is decent these days, used to be the biggest thing that put me off Xiaomi phones, but I haven't even applied to unlock to bootloader so far and mightn't even do it at all.

What does that mean? As in not install nova launcher

BKWDR

BKWDR wrote: »

What does that mean? As in not install nova launcher

you can install nova launcher no problem from the app store

unlocking the bootloader is only required if you want to install a custom rom - MIUI is very good now so don't worry about it.

BKWDR

Doesn't work with my fitbit charge 2 sadly...

BKWDR

BKWDR wrote: »

Doesn't work with my fitbit charge 2 sadly...

Strike that... It syncs... Works fine

droidman123

The quickball feature is brilliant

Harika

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

I am using gcam on my mi 8 and it wipes the floor with the stock miui camera, especially in low light conditions as previously posted

I just tried the low light option there and I was wowed. What a difference

biebiebie

glasso wrote: »

you can install nova launcher no problem from the app store

I own the full version and used it for a while (also used extensively on previous phones).
However I've grown to like Poco Launcher, also made by Xiaomi.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globallauncher

heebusjeebus

Anyone noticed that video uploads to WhatsApp are very poor quality. Not an issue with my old phone so i wonder if it's the video codec used by the camera.

BKWDR

Harika wrote: »

I just tried the low light option there and I was wowed. What a difference

Me too actually, took a photo of a street tree not covered under a lamppost and some level of detail!

BKWDR

On my last phone, to get strava to work I opened running apps and clicked the padlock beside it so that it ran in the background or when phone locked... Can't seem to get the equivilant setting on this system. Googled and what I found didn't resolve

Thanks

BKWDR

Someone might be able to help me...

Using Google camera but it isn't saving into a folder as such and its saving individual files. Can't see it in settings., as in there's no album with Google camera photos in it

derekbro

BKWDR wrote: »

On my last phone, to get strava to work I opened running apps and clicked the padlock beside it so that it ran in the background or when phone locked... Can't seem to get the equivilant setting on this system. Googled and what I found didn't resolve

Thanks

Settings -> manage apps -> battery saver then turn off restrictions I think.
Also on running apps hold down on the app and the lock should appear

BKWDR

derekbro wrote: »

Settings -> manage apps -> battery saver then turn off restrictions I think.
Also on running apps hold down on the app and the lock should appear

Thanks!

Great will give that a shot

Homelander

What do people think of this phone versus the Pocophone F1? I'm not sure which to get. My old Galaxy S8 is working OK but the charging port is temperamental. I know I can wireless charge but the problem is now I'm having trouble transferring files via USB which I do a fair bit.

I know either phone will be a sidegrade rather than any significant upgrade but OK with that. Is it worth stretching to the better Mi9 non-T?

Harika

Homelander wrote: »

What do people think of this phone versus the Pocophone F1? I'm not sure which to get. My old Galaxy S8 is working OK but the charging port is temperamental. I know I can wireless charge but the problem is now I'm having trouble transferring files via USB which I do a fair bit.

I know either phone will be a sidegrade rather than any significant upgrade but OK with that. Is it worth stretching to the better Mi9 non-T?

This depends on your preferred use of the phone, budget and so on. What is important to you

Homelander

Not much really. Just have a very decent screen is about it, I use my phone a lot but for casual stuff (whatsapp/netflix/browsing), never for games. I think the Mi9T has the better screen.

Harika

https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/xiaomi-mi-9t,xiaomi-pocophone-f1

Very similar, if the UK shop would have delivered to Ireland I would have picked the pocophone for 200 Euro

the mi 9t has a much better camera, screen and build materials. battery life probably a bit better on mi 9t as cpu more efficient

the f1 cpu would be a bit better but not noticeable unless trying to run games at the highest settings

the mi 9t pro has a better cpu than the f1

Blade

Is the Pro version worth waiting for guys? I'm definitely buying one of them anyway.

Blade

Blade wrote: »

Is the Pro version worth waiting for guys? I'm definitely buying one of them anyway.

not really unless you want the highest fps at highest settings in games imo

the 730 in the mi 9t is plenty capable and the price difference is big currently

https://www.soyacincau.com/2019/08/24/xiaomi-mi-9t-review-malaysia-specs-price/

Homelander

Ended up getting a Razer 2 for €390 new. I watch a lot of netflix, often just on my phone, so I figured the screen + best in class speakers are worth it.

Blade

glasso wrote: »

not really unless you want the highest fps at highest settings in games imo

the 730 in the mi 9t is plenty capable and the price difference is big currently

Thank you, I'll stick with the 9t so, I wouldn't be using it for games. And I always keep telling people, there's only so much processing power you need for your day-to-day usage of a phone. Some of us like logos and big names, some of us buy shoes to fit our shoe size.

jclack

Anyone get one of these off honorbuy? Was going to push the button on it but never used that site before.

heebusjeebus

jclack wrote: »

Anyone get one of these off honorbuy? Was going to push the button on it but never used that site before.

Ya, they are great. Delivery in 24 to 48 hours if you choose a phone from their EU warehouse.

jclack

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Ya, they are great. Delivery in 24 to 48 hours if you choose a phone from their EU warehouse.

Brilliant thanks a mill. Sorry for one final Q but ever been hit for tax? Phone is €282 plus a cover so don't fancy being hit with tax as well

Tazzimus

jclack wrote: »

Brilliant thanks a mill. Sorry for one final Q but ever been hit for tax? Phone is €282 plus a cover so don't fancy being hit with tax as well

EU warehouse, so no.

jclack

Great thanks for help lads just ordered one!

blackwave

About to pull the trigger on this has anyone got a decent case for it yet?

blackwave

Ordered this on Tuesday night from Honorbuy and it arrived on Thursday. Very happy with the phone it's very quick and will set up Gcam in a few days for it when I have a bit of time.

The_B_Man

blackwave wrote: »

About to pull the trigger on this has anyone got a decent case for it yet?

Me sister got one with a case and screen protector from EU global, but they said u can't use fingerprint unlock with the screen protector. Thought that was weird.

BTW, any major benefits to gcam, over the stock camera?

Homelander

Homelander wrote: »

Ended up getting a Razer 2 for €390 new. I watch a lot of netflix, often just on my phone, so I figured the screen + best in class speakers are worth it.

Narrator: It was not worth it.

Homelander

Homelander wrote: »

Narrator: It was not worth it.

bad choice - what's crap about it?

The_B_Man

The_B_Man wrote: »

Me sister got one with a case and screen protector from EU global, but they said u can't use fingerprint unlock with the screen protector. Thought that was weird.

BTW, any major benefits to gcam, over the stock camera?

mainly for the "night sight" mode for, as the name suggests, low light shots.

can have both on phone at same time and take pictures with both.

Tazzimus

The_B_Man wrote: »

Me sister got one with a case and screen protector from EU global, but they said u can't use fingerprint unlock with the screen protector. Thought that was weird.

BTW, any major benefits to gcam, over the stock camera?

You can on the 9 SE anyway, can't imagine it being different on the 9 T

traco

Just ordered one for Mrs Traco, she's has the Xiaomi Mi A1 for a 18 months plus but the gps has been flaky on it and it lacks NFC which she would find handy. Bought from Honor Buy Thursday and it arrived yesterday so will set it up tonight. Hopefully the back up process to google drive will make it handy enough.

Rojo

Bought this on Sunday and it just arrived today... I had an iPhone before this so just getting used to it but I'm very impressed with it for the price!

I need to get a good otterbox or equivalent... any good recommendations?