How to enable video stabilization on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: the full guide

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is still one of the most popular smartphones among lovers of mobile photography thanks to its quad camera with a main sensor at 64 MP and support 4K-But even with this stuffing, video can be shaking, especially when shooting with hands or in motion. In this article, we will discuss how to properly enable and configure video stabilization on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, what modes are available and how to avoid typical errors.

Many users mistakenly think stabilization works out of the box at maximum settings, but in fact it needs to be activated and scripted, and we tested all the options available and found nuances that are not covered in the official instructions, such as why 4K@30fps can automatically shut down stabilization, or how to circumvent the limitations of MIUI in low-light shooting.

What types of stabilization support the Redmi Note 8 Pro

The smartphone is equipped with two types of stabilization, which work in different ways and are suitable for different conditions:

• 📱 Electronic stabilization (EIS) — It's a software-based frame processing that cuts the edges of the video to smooth out the jitter. It works in all modes, but it lowers the angle of view on the video. ~10-15%.
• 🔄 Hybrid stabilization – a combination EIS and gyroscope data. Only available in Full HD (1080p) upon 30/60 Fps: It gives a smoother video, but requires good lighting.

Important: The Redmi Note 8 Pro doesn't have optical stabilization (OIS), so it's more noticeable when shooting in 4K or dark, and the manufacturer compensates for that with MIUI algorithms, but they're not perfect. For example, in 4K@60fps, the stabilization is completely shut down, which is a hardware limitation of the Mediatek Helio G90T.

⚠️ Note: When shooting in format HEVC (H.265) The stabilization may not work properly due to the hardware limitations of the codec. If the video is shaking despite the settings enabled, switch to the H.264 manually.

Step-by-step: how to enable stabilization

Activating stabilization takes less than a minute, but many users miss key points.

1. Open the standard Camera app (non-third-party, like GCam!).
2. Switch to Video Mode (the movie camera icon or the words "VIDEO").
3. Touch the badge. ⚙️ Settings in upper right corner.
4. Scroll down to the Stabilization video block and activate the switch.
5. If the option is inactive (gray), check the current resolution of the video - hybrid stabilization only works at 1080p@30fps.

Is stabilization included in the settings

Selected 1080p@30fps mode for hybrid stabilization

Is digital zoom turned off (increases jitter)

Is there enough lighting (EIS It doesn't work well in the dark)-->

Once activated, you'll see a small icon in the camera interface that shows the hand on the phone, which means that stabilization is working, and if the icon flashes yellow, the smartphone can't stabilize the video because of low light or overheating.

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For maximum smoothness, hold the smartphone with both hands, pressing your elbows against your torso, which will reduce the amplitude of the shaking, and EIS algorithms will make it easier to smooth out movements.

Comparison of Stabilization in Standard Camera and GCam

Many Redmi Note 8 Pro owners are installing a modified Google Camera (GCam) to improve photo quality, but how does it handle video stabilization? We tested both cameras under the same conditions:

• 📹 Standard camera. MIUI: ✅ Hybrid stabilization in 1080p ✅ Fewer artifacts when moving ❌ Strong frame trimming in 4K
• 📷 GCam (e.g. BSGCam version or Urnyx05): ✅ Best detail in the 4K ✅ Less noise in the dark ❌ Stabilization works only through EIS (No hybrid regime) ❌ Frequent lags when shooting

Critical: In GCam, stabilization can be turned off when your smartphone overheats after 5-7 minutes of continuous shooting. In a standard camera, this threshold is higher - about 15 minutes. If you want long shooting (for example, for vlog), you should use the native application.

Top.-5 Mistakes that cause stabilization to fail

If you have activated stabilization, but the video is still shaking, check out these points:

1. Incorrect resolution: Hybrid stabilization only works at 1080p@30fps. In 4K or 60fps, only EIS is activated.
2. Digital zoom: Any increase (even 1.5x) increases the jitter. Stabilization does not compensate for the zoom!
3. Low lighting: In the dark, the smartphone increases ISO and shutter speed, resulting in "lubricated" footage.EIS can't fix the blur
4. Overheating: At a processor temperature above 45°C, MIUI automatically shuts down resource-intensive functions, including stabilization.
5. Third-party apps: Some launchers (like Nova Launcher) may conflict with the camera.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI Stabilization stopped working, reset the camera settings to the factory. → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the data. It will delete all user presets, but it will bring back stabilization.

Additional Tips for Fluent Video

Even with the stabilization enabled, you can improve the result if you follow these recommendations:

• 🎥 Use a tripod or improvised support: For example, put your hands against a wall or put your smartphone on a flat surface, which will reduce the load on the algorithms. EIS.
• 🔋 Charge the battery before 50% and more: At low charge (<20%) MIUI Limits processor performance, which affects stabilization.
• 📱 Turn off the background apps: Close messengers, games, and social media before shooting. They take up the RAM you need to process the video.
• 🌡️ Avoid direct sunlight: Overheating the body worsens the gyroscope on which hybrid stabilization depends.

For motion shots (like walking), try this life hack: turn on Object Tracking mode in the camera settings. The algorithms will focus on the selected object, which indirectly helps stabilize the camera will less “jump” between the foci.

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Hybrid stabilization at 1080p@30fps gives a better result than EIS in 4K. If video smoothness is more important than resolution, choose Full HD.

What to do if stabilization is not included

If the stabilization switch is inactive or the video is shaking despite the settings enabled, follow these steps:

1. Reboot your smartphone: Sometimes a camera bug is solved by a banal reboot.
2. Update MIUI: Older versions of the firmware (below MIUI 12.5) had stabilization bugs. Check for updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.
3. Reset the camera settings (see instructions above).
4. Install alternative firmware: If the problem persists, try custom Android-based firmware 10/11 (For example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS, stabilization is often more stable than in the case of the Pixel Experience. MIUI.

If none of the methods worked, the gyroscope may have failed, and you can check it with the Sensor Test app (available on the Play Market), run the gyro test and spin the phone — if the readings don't change or are displayed chaoticly, you'll need repairs.

⚠️ Attention: Once custom firmware is installed, the data encryption may break and the videos will be saved without sound. TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool.

FAQ: Frequent questions about stabilization on Redmi Note 8 Pro