How to set up a camera on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: a complete guide from basic parameters to hidden chips

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is still one of the most popular smartphones among amateur photographers due to its 64-megapixel main camera and flexible settings. However, even powerful hardware does not guarantee perfect shots without the right configuration. Many users miss key parameters, which makes the photos appear blurry, noisy or with the wrong white balance. In this guide, we will analyze not only the basic settings of the camera application, but also hidden MIUI features that the manufacturer does not advertise.

It's important to understand that setting up the camera on the Redmi Note 8 Pro is not a one-off, but a process that depends on the conditions of the shoot. For example, the settings for portrait photography in the studio are radically different from the settings for night street photography. We structured the material so that you can quickly find a solution to your problem: from calibrating autofocus to manually adjusting ISO and shutter speed, and at the end of the article you will find an FAQ with answers to the most common questions, including problems with the "green hue" in the photo and lags when shooting video.

1. Basic camera settings: what to check first

Before you dive into manual modes, make sure that the basic parameters of the camera are set optimally. Often, problems with image quality are solved by adjusting everything. 2-3 Open the camera app and touch the gear (⚙️) In the upper right corner, key options are hidden here:

• 📸 Photo resolution: By default, the smartphone shoots in 16 pixel binning, but you can include full binning 64 But remember, these are the images that are taken in the 4 twice as much space as 20-30 MB per frame).
• 🎥 Video resolution: Maximum — 4K@30fps, But for smoothness, it's better to choose. 1080p@60fps. When filming in 4K Electronic stabilization is shut down!
• 🔄 Side ratio: 4:3 gives more detail, 16:9 gives more frame. Social media is more convenient 9:16 (vertical video).
• 🌙 Night mode: Turn on the option Auto, so that the smartphone itself offers to activate it in dark conditions.

Pay special attention to the item Watermark (in some versions of MIUI it is hidden in Additional). If it is turned on, each image will be marked with the date, time and model of the device - this interferes with post-processing. Also check the Shutter Sound: in some countries it is disabled by law (for example, in Japan), but on the Redmi Note 8 Pro it can be returned via Settings → Sounds.

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If you lose menu items after the MIUI update (e.g. 64 MP or Professional Mode), reset your camera settings: Settings → Apps → Camera → Storage → Clear data. This will return factory settings without losing photos.

2.Manual control: ISO, shutter speed and white balance

Automotive (Photo or AI) is good for 80 percent of situations, but you need Professional Mode (or Pro) to shoot creatively.

• ⚡ Excerpt: From 1/4000c (freeze of traffic) to 32(Light tracks at night) Do not use the shutter speed longer to take pictures. 1/30c will be lubricated.
• 🌡️ ISO: Sensitivity of the matrix. Optimal range is 100-800. Above 1600, noise will appear.
• 🎯 Focus: Manually move the slider for macro photography (from 0.5 cm) or infinity (landscapes).
• 🔘 White balance: Cars often make mistakes in artificial lighting. For incandescent bulbs, choose 3200K, for LED — 5000K.

Example of settings for different scenes:

A critical feature of the Redmi Note 8 Pro is that when you manually adjust ISO above 3200, your smartphone automatically limits shutter speed to 1/15c, even if you set more, it's overheating protection. If you want to shoot in complete darkness, use night mode or third-party apps like GCam.

3.Autofocus problems: how to calibrate and eliminate blur

One of the most common complaints about the Redmi Note 8 Pro is that it floats around, especially in macro mode or low light, and it can be either software (software failure) or hardware (lens contamination).

1. Wipe your lens with a soft cloth (don't use alcohol!) Dust and fingerprints often cause blur.
2. Check focus in Professional Mode: If the focus slider doesn’t respond, it may indicate damage to the lens motor.
3. Run the camera test through the engineering menu: dial in the phone app ##4636##, select Testing → Camera and check all modules.

If the focus jumps when you're shooting a video, turn on Continuous Focus in your video settings. Calibration will help for photos:

Clear the camera cache in Settings → Apps

Disable and turn the camera on in Settings → Special. features → Devices and physical buttons

Reset the camera settings to factory

Update the firmware through Settings → About the phone → System update-->

⚠️ Attention: If after the fall of the smartphone autofocus stopped working at all, do not try to disassemble the device yourself. in the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the camera is soldered to the motherboard, and unqualified repairs can damage the plumes.

4 Night photography: how to get a clear shot without noise

The 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 matrix in the Redmi Note 8 Pro cannot physically collect enough light in a short shutter speed, so night shots often come in noisy or dark.

• 🌃 Night mode: Keep your smartphone as still as possible (ideally with a tripod). exposure time can reach 6 seconds.
• 📱 GCam (Google Camera): Portable versions of this application (e.g, BSG MI8 Pro) improve noise processing thanks to Night Sight algorithm.
• 🔦 Backlight: Use an external light source (light or flashlight) LED-panel, but not the built-in flash - it spoils the colors.
• 🖼️ Post-processing: In Lightroom Mobile, reduce noise (Details) → Noise and raise shadows (Light) → Shadows).

Comparison of built-in night mode and GCam:

5. Video: Stabilization, sound and resolution

Videos on the Redmi Note 8 Pro often suffer from two problems: frame jitter and bad sound.

• 🎬 Use it. 1080p@60fps instead 4K — Electronic stabilization works only in full HD.
• 🤳 Enable Ultrastabilization in the video settings (it cuts the edges of the frame, but removes the shivering).
• 📱 Install FilmoraGo or CapCut for post-shoot stabilization software.

To improve sound:

1. Connect an external microphone via Type-C → 3.5 mm adapter (the built-in microphone picks up fan noise when heated).
2. Enable Sound Amplification in the video settings (but this will add noise).
3. Shoot in quiet rooms or use a lavalier microphone (such as Boya BY-M1).

⚠️ Note: When shooting a video in 4K smartphone warms up to 45-50°C, which can cause the camera to automatically shut down.If you need a long video, lower the resolution to 1080p and use powerbank for power supply.

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For smooth video on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the optimal settings are: 1080p@60fps + ultrastabilization + external microphone. 4K is only suitable for short tripod rollers.

6. Hidden camera features: what is silent Xiaomi

MIUI hides a few useful options that can be activated through an engineering menu or third-party apps:

• 🔍 Regime. RAW: In Professional mode, hold your finger on the screen for 2 seconds - the option of saving in the screen will appear.DNG (post-processing).
• 📏 Grid of the Third: Included in Settings → Support lines → The grid, but there is a hidden grid Golden Ratio (activated through the ADB-team).
• 🎭 Bokeh Effects: In Portrait Mode, Touch the Icon ⋯ → Lighting effects (only work on the front camera).
• 🔄 Double pressing of the volume button: In Settings → Buttons and gestures can be assigned to quickly turn on the camera.

For advanced users: you can unlock additional features via ADB:

adb shell setprop persist.camera.HAL3.enabled 1


adb shell setprop persist.vendor.camera.privapp.list com.android.camera2,com.xiaomi.camera

These commands include full Camera2 API support, allowing you to use all of the features of GCam. But beware: incorrect ADB commands can cause the camera to crash!

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after setting it up properly, users are faced with typical bugs, and here's how to fix them:

FAQ: Answers to popular questions