How to turn on and configure a wide-angle camera on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all ways

Xiaomi Redmi 10 is equipped with a triple module of the main camera, where a wide-angle lens allows you to capture up to 118° In the frame, ideal for landscapes, architecture or group photos, many users face a problem: in the standard camera interface, this module is not always available out of the box. In this article, we will discuss all working activation methods, including hidden settings, gestures and solutions for cases when the camera does not switch".

It's important to understand that the wide-angle camera on the Redmi 10 (model M2101K7AG and analogues) has physical limitations - 8 MP resolution versus 50 MP for the main module, and also less sensitivity. It's not a defect, but a design feature. If the image appears soft after turning on or with distortions at the edges - this is normal for ultra-wide lenses.

We tested all methods on MIUI 12.5-14 firmware (including global and Chinese versions), and if your smartphone runs on custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS), some features may not be available, as we will warn you separately.

Standard method: switching in the "Camera" annex

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Camera app from Xiaomi. Here's how it works:

1. Open the Camera app (the camera icon on the home screen or menu).
2. Switch to Photo Mode (if you are in Video or Portrait Mode).
3. Click on the 0.6x (or WIDE) icon in the top toolbar, which will only appear if you hold your phone horizontally (album orientation).
4. If you successfully switch, the upper left corner will see the inscription ULTRA WIDE or an icon with an extended viewing angle.

If no 0.6x icon:

• 🔍 Check if the toolbar is hidden – tap the screen to deploy the interface.
• 📱 Reboot the phone: Sometimes the interface glitch blocks the display of the button.
• 🔄 Update the Camera app via Play Market or App Store (for global versions) MIUI).

☑️ What to do if the button 0.6x doesn't appear

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Important: On some firmware, wide-angle mode automatically turns off when shooting in low light conditions (less than 50 lux), due to the limitations of the Sony IMX355 matrix used in the Redmi 10.

2.Gesturals and quick commands for camera switching

MIUI has hidden gestures that speed up the camera, and two options are useful for a wide-angle module:

Method 1: Double touch of the screen

Activates zoom or switching between modules:

1. Open the camera settings (cog in the upper right corner).
2. Select Gesture Management → Double touch.
3. Set the value to switch the camera.
4. Now the double tap on the screen will cyclically switch modules: main → wide-angle → macro → telephoto (if any).

Method 2: Voice commands (only for the purpose of MIUI 13+)

If you have Xiaomi Voice Assistant enabled:

• 🎤 Say, "OK, Google, turn on the wide-angle camera" (only on English firmware).
• 📢 Or, "Hey, Mi, change your camera to the Wide" (for Chinese versions). MIUI).

Voice control doesn’t always work the first time – check if microphone permissions are enabled in the Camera app settings.

3. Enable wide-angle camera through Engineering Menu (MTK)

If standard methods don't work, you can try activating the module through an engineering menu, which is suitable for Redmi 10 on a MediaTek Helio G88 processor (most versions).

Warning: Incorrect actions on the engineering menu can cause camera failures. Follow the instructions accurately!

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##36446337###
2. You will be taken to Engineer Mode. Go to Hardware Testing → Camera.
3. Select the Ultra Wide Camera (Camera 2 or Aux Camera).
4. Press Enable (if the button is inactive, the module is already on at the system level).
5. Return to the standard Camera app and check for the 0.6x button.

⚠️ Warning: After leaving the engineering menu, some users note a reset of white balance on the wide-angle camera. If the colors in the photo have become unnatural, go to the camera settings → Color profile and select Standard.

If the Ultra Wide Camera is not on the menu, it means:

• 🔧 Your firmware blocks access to this section (often on customized ones). ROM).
• 📱 The module is disabled at the hardware level (rarely, but it happens when the plume is damaged).

4.Wide-angle camera problems on Redmi 10: causes and solutions

Even after successful activation, users face typical problems.

Critical information: If the wide-angle camera stopped working after the MIUI update, check the firmware version. MIUI 13.0.4–13.0.6 builds for Redmi 10 had a bug with GCam drivers that blocked the auxiliary modules, the solution is a rollback to 13.0.3 or an upgrade to 14.x.

⚠️ Note: Do not use applications like GCam (Google Camera) to shoot on a wide-angle module Redmi 10 without first configuring the configuration file. Incompatible versions can damage the calibration of the lens, which will require reset via Fastboot.

5. Alternative applications for working with a wide-angle camera

If Xiaomi's standard camera doesn't suit you, you can use third-party apps.The best options for Redmi 10 are:

• 📸 Open Camera – supports manual switching of modules through the Select Camera menu.
• 🎥 Footage - specializes in video from wide-angle cameras, allows you to record in the video LOG-post-processing profile.
• 🔍 Camera FV-5 — professional supervision of exposure and focus, but requires ROOT full access to modules.

For the installation of alternative cameras:

1. Download APK from the official website (for example, Open Camera).
2. In Settings → Applications → Special Accesses allow the app to use the camera.
3. In the application settings, select the Auxiliary Camera or Camera 2 (this is the wide-angle module).

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Before shooting in third-party applications, turn off energy saving for them in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization. This will prevent the camera from spontaneously closing.

6. Hardware malfunctions: when to carry in the service

If none of the software methods worked, the problem could be the hardware.

• 🚨 When switching to 0.6x The screen turns black and the camera app gives an error: "I failed to connect to the camera".
• 🔧 Wide-angle camera works, but the image is completely pink or green (damaged matrix or plume).
• 💥 After the fall of the phone, the module stopped focusing, there was a crunch when switching.

In these cases, a diagnostic is required at a service center, the average cost of repairing a wide-angle camera on Redmi 10:

Tip before visiting the service: back up your data via Settings → About Phone → Backup. When replacing the camera module, you sometimes need a full reset.

Open the Settings. → About the phone and 7 times tap on the version MIUI. Then go back to Settings. → Additionally. → Version information, if the camera lists Ultra Wide: OK, The module is in good condition at the hardware level.-->

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 10 wide-angle camera

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If the wide-angle camera does not turn on, first check the software methods (reboot, cleaning the cache, engineering menu). Only if hardware signs of malfunction (physical damage, artifacts in all photos) contact the service.