You shoot a video on your Xiaomi, but the recordings appear annoying flicker? This problem is familiar to many owners of smartphones brand — from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra. flicker can manifest as a barely noticeable pulsation of light, and bright stripes that spoil the entire frame, the reasons are rooted in the conflict of frequency shooting and lighting, hardware limitations or software bugs.
In this article, we will discuss 7 working methods to remove flickering while shooting videos on Xiaomi — from basic camera settings to deep changes in the firmware. You will learn why the problem occurs more often in artificial light, which models are most vulnerable, and how to avoid flickering in the future. All instructions are tested on current versions of MIUI 14/15 and adapted for different shooting scenarios.
Why Xiaomi Videos Are Shimmering: 5 Main Reasons
The flickering in the video is not an accident, but a result of technical peculiarities, and here are the key reasons why your Xiaomi may give a "stroboscopic" effect:
- 💡 Frequency conflict: Frequency of shooting (FPS) not synchronized with the frequency of flickering artificial light (usually 50/60 Hz. For example, shooting in 30 FPS lamp-lamped 50 Hz gives a noticeable flicker.
- 📱 Hardware restrictions: Budget models (Redmi) 9A, Poco M3) Often save on stabilizing the frame frequency, which exacerbates the problem.
- 🔄 Software bugs: bugs in the firmware MIUI or camera drivers (especially after updates). For example, in the Xiaomi 12 Pro, flickering appeared after upgrading to the previous version. MIUI 14.0.5.
- 🎥 Incorrect settings: Automated shooting mode can select suboptimal settings for current lighting.
- 🔋 Overheating of the processor: during long shooting in 4K/60FPS chipset (e.g. Snapdragon) 8 Gen 2) Trottlite, knocking down the stability of personnel.
Interestingly, the problem is more often manifested in rooms with fluorescent lamps or LED-They're flashing with lights, and they're not visible to the eye, but they're captured by the camera.
Method 1: Change frame rate (FPS) manually
The fastest way to remove flickering is to synchronize the shooting frequency with the light frequency. In most countries, the mains voltage is supplied at 50 Hz (Europe, Asia), and in the United States/Canada - 60 Hz. Accordingly, lamps flicker at this frequency.
To avoid conflict:
- Open the Camera app on your Xiaomi.
- Switch to Video Mode (or Pro if available).
- Touch the badge. ⚙️ Settings or FPS top-down.
- Select frequency multiple of network frequency: For 50 Hz: 25 FPS or 50 FPS. For 60 Hz: 30 FPS or 60 FPS.
If your model doesn’t have manual FPS settings (like the Redmi A1), try using third-party apps like Open Camera or Filmic Pro to set the settings you want.
☑️ Setting up FPS flicker-free
⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 11T Pro, Poco F4) at choice 50 FPS Video resolution may be limited to 1080p. If you need to. 4K, try 25 FPS.
Method 2: Use the "Professional Shooting" mode
In Pro (or Manual) mode, you get full control of your shooting parameters, including shutter speed and ISO, two key factors that affect flickering. Here's how to set the camera optimally:
- Open the camera. → More. → Pro (or Manual).
- Set shutter speed (S) to the value, inverse flicker frequency: For 50 Hz: 1/50 or 1/100. For 60 Hz: 1/60 or 1/120.
diaphragm
F
f/2.2–f/2.8
ISO
100–200
If your model doesn’t have a manual shutter speed setting (like Redmi 10), try the Manual Camera app from Google Play. It emulates Pro mode even on budget devices.
| Network frequency | Optimum exposure | Recommended FPS | Example of models |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Hz | 1/50 or 1/100 | 25 FPS or 50 FPS | Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
| 60 Hz | 1/60 or 1/120 | 30 FPS or 60 FPS | Poco X5 Pro, Xiaomi 12T |
| Natural light | 1/200+ (short) | 24–60 FPS | Any model. |
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If the Pro mode video gets too dark, increase the ISO to 400-800, but not higher – otherwise there will be noise.
Method 3: Update the firmware and camera drivers
The flickering can be caused by software errors in firmware or drivers, such as Xiaomi 11 Lite. NE 5G post-update MIUI 13.0.4 users complained massively about flickering in 4K-The solution is to install the latest version. MIUI:
- Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
- Click Check Updates and install available patches.
- If there are no updates, check the version manually: For global firmware: official Xiaomi website. For Chinese (CN): use Xiaomi Community or Mi Flash Tool.
If the issue has occurred after the update, try to roll back to the previous version via Fastboot or Recovery. Instructions for rollback are available on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums.
⚠️ Note: When manually running your Mi Flash Tool, select Clean All only if you are ready to clean up your data completely.
How to check the current version of MIUI?
Method 4: Turn off video stabilization (if enabled)
Electronic stabilization (EIS) or hybrid stabilization (e.g., Xiaomi 13 Pro) algorithms can artificially adjust frames, sometimes resulting in flickering.
- Open the camera. → Video → ⚙️ Settings.
- Find the video stabilization option (or Ultra Steady in newer models).
- Turn it off and check the result.
Critical fact: Cheap LED-lamps (especially "warm" light) flicker at a frequency of 100-120 Hz, which conflicts with almost any other light. FPS. Check the lamp with the camera in slow motion (Slo-Mo) – if you see flicker, it should be replaced.
Method 6: Reset the camera settings to the factory
If the flicker came on suddenly and wasn't light-related, there may be a miscalculation of the camera settings, and you can bring it back to the factory in two ways:
Method 1: Through the Camera Menu
- Open the camera. → ⚙️ Settings.
- Scroll down and select Reset settings (or Restore default values).
- Confirm the action.
Method 2: Through System Settings
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the camera in the list and open it.
- Click Storage → Clear the data (this will remove all user settings).
After reset, check the video for flickering. If the problem persists, proceed to the next method.
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Resetting your camera settings does not delete your photos and videos – only the shooting parameters (modes, filters, FPS, etc.).
Method 7: Install custom software (for advanced)
If none of these methods worked, and flickering ruins all of your videos, the last option is to install custom firmware with improved camera drivers.
- 📱 Pixel Experience: Android-based firmware with Google Camera drivers that handle flicker better.
Instructions for GCam installation:
- Download the compatible version of GCam for your model (for example, BSG GCam is suitable for Xiaomi 12).
- Install. APK-file (permission to install from unknown sources may be required).
- Open GCam, go to Settings → Additional → Anti-flicker.
- Choose 50Hz or 60Hz depending on your network.
⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware requires unlocking the bootloader, which resets the phone to factory settings and can void the warranty. For Xiaomi, this is done via the Mi Unlock Tool (you need a Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).