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Features Needed/Missing in NEX

Overall I love this device , it is any day better than anything else under $700 (~Rs. 50k in India). But I have the habit of nitpicking and thus I found out some camera features that are missing and should be added by Vivo in future updates.
1. 4k video recording @60fps
2. Super slow motion @480fps
3. ARcore apps support
If anyone knows any method to achieve above mentioned features by any means , then please do respond.
And let's not stop bugging Vivo to get more features .

Try modified g cam apk from oneplus 3 forum
For ARcore

rowihel2012 said:
Try modified g cam apk from oneplus 3 forum
For ARcore
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Do you have the link?

rowihel2012 said:
Try modified g cam apk from oneplus 3 forum
For ARcore
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But on this device even Gcam isn't supported.

Abby 244 said:
But on this device even Gcam isn't supported.
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Why
Sd845 does support HDR+ like onplus 6
Did you try it?

rowihel2012 said:
Why
Sd845 does support HDR+ like onplus 6
Did you try it?
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Yes I tried Arnova's Gcam , it force closes. I think camera2api is not enabled thus no gcam.

Abby 244 said:
Yes I tried Arnova's Gcam , it force closes. I think camera2api is not enabled thus no gcam.
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Damn same as xiaomi problem
Must unlock bootloader and root to enable it
Camera is ok or bad in low light?

rowihel2012 said:
Damn same as xiaomi problem
Must unlock bootloader and root to enable it
Camera is ok or bad in low light?
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I would say it's quite good.

Abby 244 said:
I would say it's quite good.
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Which version you have ?
Chinese or global ?

rowihel2012 said:
Which version you have ?
Chinese or global ?
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I have Indian version.

Abby 244 said:
I have Indian version.
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Do you recommend this version?
Or get the Chinese one?
The Chinese one i can buy it now
The gobal will arrive after week

rowihel2012 said:
Do you recommend this version?
Or get the Chinese one?
The Chinese one i can buy it now
The gobal will arrive after week
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Buy the Indian version. Its 99% (or may be even 100%) similar to global version. You can run any launcher without any verification, google assistant + google lense comes pre installed and it is certified on play store. What more will global version have ?

Abby 244 said:
Buy the Indian version. Its 99% (or may be even 100%) similar to global version. You can run any launcher without any verification, google assistant + google lense comes pre installed and it is certified on play store. What more will global version have ?
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I think the Indian version is the global one
Ok i will order it now
Thanks my friend

Abby 244 said:
Buy the Indian version. Its 99% (or may be even 100%) similar to global version. You can run any launcher without any verification, google assistant + google lense comes pre installed and it is certified on play store. What more will global version have ?
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Does Indian version still come with Jovi installed but deactivated? Probably better that it wasn't anyway so it's less redundancy /bloat when there's Google AI.

Just got mine. Was lucky to be able to get the Indian version.
Overall it's a good device, reminds me of the s9 and note a bit in the hand.
I have gone throughany devices in the apst year or so (Note 8, S8+, S9+, iPhone X, Pixel 2Xl, xiaomi mi mix and htc u11) I still love mi mix more than all. I wish it has a better camera. I love it so much I have 2 ( one for backup as I have broken couple in the past) it's the only phone that I keep going back to.
Vivo seems to be a good phone, UI is a bit different and will take some time. I would recommend getting Indian or international version as you won't have to deal with the headache of Chinese phones.
Indian version doesn't have Jovi, it's remapped to Google Lens.

It does have Jovi but deactivated because if you go into settings, there is a sub-heading with Jovi, which I guess controls the AI function in camera & games.
PS: Just checked, no option to activate it.

cashif said:
It does have Jovi but deactivated because if you go into settings, there is a sub-heading with Jovi, which I guess controls the AI function in camera & games.
PS: Just checked, no option to activate it.
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Thanks. So it's pretty much dead bloatware if u can't uninstall it or activate it.
Lol. These ROM designers... Smh.
Third party button remap apps... Do they work? Can AI button be used to launch camera etc?

Got an Indian version. I miss face unlock from op6 or Ipx. I wish it'd be a WQHD+ screen like s9+ and IP certificate. What I miss the most though is NFC, as I'm using the gpay all the time.
Hopefully the software issues will be sorted.
I have a problem with AOD. It doesn't display notification icons even though the options re checked in the settings. Weird.

boober78 said:
Got an Indian version. I miss face unlock from op6 or Ipx. I wish it'd be a WQHD+ screen like s9+ and IP certificate. What I miss the most though is NFC, as I'm using the gpay all the time.
Hopefully the software issues will be sorted.
I have a problem with AOD. It doesn't display notification icons even though the options re checked in the settings. Weird.
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It does not support third party app notification,only stock dailer and sms app.
Vivo must upgrade AOD and give more customization option and functionality just like Samsung AOD offer.

paatha13 said:
It does not support third party app notification,only stock dailer and sms app.
Vivo must upgrade AOD and give more customization option and functionality just like Samsung AOD offer.
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My settings claim otherwise. But still doesn't work.

2nd hand Mix 2S - any traps to watch out for?

I want to buy a 2nd hand Mi Mix 2S - are there any traps to watch out for?
I understand that the China/Global ROM question isn't a real issue since you can flash it anyway.
Any other things I should take care of, or specifically should look at?

Xiaomi is blocking rom changing
Will you do the trade in person or someone will send to you by post mail ?

DMart9406 said:
Xiaomi is blocking rom changing
Will you do the trade in person or someone will send to you by post mail ?
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Will be in person. So I can do a throughout inspection. I want to avoid the China ROM. Will look for MIUI Global.
Standard MI ROM is fine for me.
What you mean Xiaomi is blocking rom changing - people here seem to change ROM all the time? Well, it's not an issue for me as long as the ROM is global already.

Yes , xiaomi will begin to block rom changing , if you are global , you stay global , if you have china , you stay china...
During my upgrade , the phone made a factory reset and then asked me to put my xiaomi account , so make sure there is no xiaomi account on the phone , and if possible , create one and put it on the phone with the guy in front of you

DMart9406 said:
Yes , xiaomi will begin to block rom changing , if you are global , you stay global , if you have china , you stay china...
During my upgrade , the phone made a factory reset and then asked me to put my xiaomi account , so make sure there is no xiaomi account on the phone , and if possible , create one and put it on the phone with the guy in front of you
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Why would I need a XiaoMi account? I have already a Note 4 (Global) with original ROM and have no Mi Account as far as I know.

minidisco said:
Why would I need a XiaoMi account? I have already a Note 4 (Global) with original ROM and have no Mi Account as far as I know.
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I'm just saying what happened to me , is like the phone with mi acount is protected ... I didnt remember my password so i had to try countless times to have my phone back again...
If the guy have mi acount on the phone he can block it

DMart9406 said:
If the guy have mi acount on the phone he can block it
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OK, get it. I will watch out for that.

The move from china to global is a non-issue as long as you check the rollback index of your current build.
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-anti-rollback-protection-brick-phone/
The mi account advice is a good one. Add your mi account to be sure it hasn't been stolen and patched

Check the proximity sensor.

smooth_gl said:
The move from china to global is a non-issue as long as you plan to unlock bootloader. You can flash whatever you want with the bootloader unlocked.
The mi account advice is a good one. Add your mi account to be sure it hasn't been stolen and patched
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I thought there is an anti-rollback in mi mix 2s
I read it before

Ezito said:
Check the proximity sensor.
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That's the one that switched of the screen when you make calls, right? To avoid ear dialing, right?
Will probably get one tomorrow.

DMart9406 said:
I thought there is an anti-rollback in mi mix 2s
I read it before
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You are partially right. It hasn't been implemented in Mix 2s builds for now. I'll edit my reply.
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-anti-rollback-protection-brick-phone/

I got it! A 6/128Gb one for about $300. Seems everything works so far, prox sensor works fine too. No Mi account was setup.
ROM is MIUI Global 10.0.2.0
Did already the transfer from my 5 year old android phone. Maybe one silly question, how do I get the gallery images transferred? They are of course in the Cloud on Google Photos, but I like them on my device too.

Best current GCam version?

Hello guys,
I would like to try GCam. Which version has been the most successful or which one do you use and has the highest satisfaction in your tests?

sebflex said:
Hello guys,
I would like to try GCam. Which version has been the most successful or which one do you use and has the highest satisfaction in your tests?
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GCam for Poco X3
Hi everyone. I'm using the new Poco X3 since yesterday and it's a blast. Do you know of any GCam port available for this phone?
forum.xda-developers.com
You are welcome

i tried every available Gcam for POCO x3
and i have concluded that BSG Gcam 8.1 is the Best with this XML installed

jerriel.reyes24 said:
i tried every available Gcam for POCO x3
and i have concluded that BSG Gcam 8.1 is the Best with this XML installed
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Hey, did you create this yourself or you found it somewhere?

jerriel.reyes24 said:
i tried every available Gcam for POCO x3
and i have concluded that BSG Gcam 8.1 is the Best with this XML installed
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Okay, camera is decent. thanks a bunch.

jerriel.reyes24 said:
i tried every available Gcam for POCO x3
and i have concluded that BSG Gcam 8.1 is the Best with this XML installed
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Having the problem, that the most recent photo isn't showing up, but the one before if you click on the taken photo in the fight corner. Anyone else?

that happens on every gcam unless you turn HDR off its not gonna be bugged

jerriel.reyes24 said:
that happens on every gcam unless you turn HDR off its not gonna be bugged
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So its not fixable? Turned it off and still happening.

sebflex said:
So its not fixable? Turned it off and still happening.
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works fine for me im using ArrowOS

sebflex said:
Having the problem, that the most recent photo isn't showing up, but the one before if you click on the taken photo in the fight corner. Anyone else?
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Most of GCAMs by default work with Google Photos, so if you're using a 3rd party gallery app, look through the settings on the app to disable the Google photo gallery only thing so you can use another gallery app... Plus if you're using HDR it normally takes more time for the photo be ready, so take that into account!

Question Some Qs on this phone

Hello everyone.
I'm a fresh owner of a Poco X3 Pro 8+256, EU version, up-to-date.
I have some questions and I hope someone can answer:
1. Reception is... deficient! I mean, using same operator, I have - in the same "almost blind spot", better signal with my old Huawei Mate 10 Lite rather with this. Does someone else noticed same? Is there any way to improve?
2. I miss my call recording. On my old one, stuck at Android 8, I used ACR. On this one ACR doesn't work. The only one, stupid proof, is BoldBeast Call Recorder. Do you have others to propose?
3. I don't dig much some of the default apps, like Dialer (it's stock Google Dialer) and others. Do you have some alternatives to default apps, but not requiring root?
4. Is there a cheatsheet to stuff to do before using the phone as a daily driver? Apart debloating...
5. Speaking of debloating, does it really change something in the experience? Is there a safe list for bloatware to uninstall?
6. Does this phone has the possibility of video output through USB-C? If so, how to do it?
7. Is there a list of codes to try for this phone?
Thank you in advance for taking time to read this and to reply.

BigBadSheep said:
1. Reception is... deficient! I mean, using same operator, I have - in the same "almost blind spot", better signal with my old Huawei Mate 10 Lite rather with this. Does someone else noticed same? Is there any way to improve?
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How did you check it?
BigBadSheep said:
2. I miss my call recording. On my old one, stuck at Android 8, I used ACR. On this one ACR doesn't work. The only one, stupid proof, is BoldBeast Call Recorder. Do you have others to propose?
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There's another thread about Call recorder. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/call-recording.4257415/
BigBadSheep said:
3. I don't dig much some of the default apps, like Dialer (it's stock Google Dialer) and others. Do you have some alternatives to default apps, but not requiring root?
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Some can use alternative, some cannot change without root.
BigBadSheep said:
4. Is there a cheatsheet to stuff to do before using the phone as a daily driver? Apart debloating...
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Can be used as daily driver as is. Everything depend on what you want to use.
BigBadSheep said:
5. Speaking of debloating, does it really change something in the experience? Is there a safe list for bloatware to uninstall?
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It does to some point, for battery preservation and less ads.
XiaomiADBFastbootTools (Java)
https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools
The apps listed in the program are consider safe to remove. In case anything went wrong, you can re-install them back.
Some apps will still broke some functions if you debloat it. Try and error.
BigBadSheep said:
6. Does this phone has the possibility of video output through USB-C? If so, how to do it?
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scrcpy, QtScrcpy, vyser
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7. Is there a list of codes to try for this phone?
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What codes?

pl1992aw said:
How did you check it?
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Simply, by seeing that I have no signal with X3 Pro while with the Mate 10 Lite I was having two bars of signal and 4G internet connection.

pl1992aw said:
What codes?
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Some codes like factory/hidden menu,, disabling/enabling functions and so on. You know, codes to digit from the Dialer.

BigBadSheep said:
Simply, by seeing that I have no signal with X3 Pro while with the Mate 10 Lite I was having two bars of signal and 4G internet connection.
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Change the 4G band of both phone to be using the same band to check if the signal is really not working.
4G signals have different bands. Different phones have different bands using. And even same model phones, in different countries, they have different bands.
If you buy Redmi K40 (from China), you may have signal problem in the US. Poco F3 (Global) has better signal coverage compare to Redmi K40 outside China. Even if Redmi K40 has same spec as Poco F3, it still has this problem.
Use NetMonster app to check what bands using.

BigBadSheep said:
Some codes like factory/hidden menu,, disabling/enabling functions and so on. You know, codes to digit from the Dialer.
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Those are shotcuts, can be access in other ways.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/4294869/post-85217943

Question How can I get call recorder mod for my unlocked USA version pixel pro 7?

I actually had it working from an old 6 pro module, but stopped shortly after and then I got a message saying it's not supported. I assume it's bc of the csc or whatever and If so how do I change the country code? Any ideas, this is a extremely helpful thing I use to recall conversation.
And for anyone that will say it's because it's not supported in the us and other countries. But I had this working like mind in my unlocked USA pixel pro 6
Any help would be awesome

I use this on my rooted Pixel 7 Pro. (Used it on the Pixel 6 and the OnePlus 7T before that.) Has to be rooted, tho, I believe.
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callrecorder.skvalex.com

wilberfan said:
I use this on my rooted Pixel 7 Pro. (Used it on the Pixel 6 and the OnePlus 7T before that.) Has to be rooted, tho, I believe.
Download
callrecorder.skvalex.com
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If you use Google Dialer, there's a module in the LSPosed repository that force enables the call recording feature.

Curiousn00b said:
If you use Google Dialer, there's a module in the LSPosed repository that force enables the call recording feature.
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I use and like this: Basic call recorder

jgrimberg1979 said:
I actually had it working from an old 6 pro module, but stopped shortly after and then I got a message saying it's not supported. I assume it's bc of the csc or whatever and If so how do I change the country code? Any ideas, this is a extremely helpful thing I use to recall conversation.
And for anyone that will say it's because it's not supported in the us and other countries. But I had this working like mind in my unlocked USA pixel pro 6
Any help would be awesome
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Awesome thanks will try!