Tips and tricks to fix XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 problems. This phone has quad camera at back side of body, with 48 megapixel f/1.8 for wide, 8 megapixel f/2.2 for 120 degree ultrawide, 2 megapixel f/2.4 for macro and 2 megapixel f/2.4 for depth of field or blur bokeh effect. The main 48 MP camera use Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM2 camera sensor.
XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera is powered by Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 that has AI smart engine and Qualcomm Spectra 165 image signal processor for clear images, accurate color and stable white balance. It is also can give better auto focus performance. We can record video up to 4K resolution at 30fps with electronic images stabilization gyro-EIS to reduce handshake blur.
Some users get issues when using XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 (M1908C3JH, M1908C3JG, M1908C3JI) cameras. We will give simple solutions to fix XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera problems.
Why XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 Camera Slow Responsive Or Lagging?
This phone basically has good performance for taking some photos and videos. The camera applications has been installed together with Android 9.0 when the first time release on the market. However, some slowly camera problems usually because RAM problems. The smallest RAM start from 3 GB. We also can choose 4 GB or 6 GB. Please note, some applications at foreground and background will use some RAM. We have to make sure we still have enough RAM when we want to take some photos.
What will happen when XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 RAM is insufficient? To avoid this phone become hang, XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 will try to find old not use applications for force close to give more free RAM capacity. This process will make some delay or lag time. Therefore when we want to make serious photo or video performance, then please close all not use applications or do soft reset or reboot before running XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera applications.
How To Fix XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 Camera Issues?
Camera is one important features when we use our smartphone. There are some possibilities that can make our XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera get some problems or can not work properly. These are some steps to fix camera issues at this phone:
#Option 1, Reset XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 to Factory Default using Camera Setting Menu :
- Turn on XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8
- Please make sure our Camera application still can work / running when Camera Icon pressed
- Press Camera Icon to activate Camera applications
- Go to menu Setting inside this Camera applications, usually the menu icon shaped like 3 lines box at camera applications, then choose Setting
- At Camera Setting default menu, please scroll and find Restore default Settings
- Please choose OK when XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 ask confirmation to Reset all camera setting to factory default
#Option 2, Reset XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera to Factory Default using Setting Menu :
Actually this steps similar with #Option 1 above, but the different only at starting process. Please use this steps when the Camera applications is not running when we press Camera Icon
- Turn on XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8
- Go To Setting Menu
- Choose System Apps
- Choose Camera
- At Camera detail menu, please scroll and find Restore default settings
- When it ask for confirmation, please choose Ok.Then XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 will be restore back to factory default setting
#Option 3, Install Alternative Camera Applications for XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 :
After trying #option 1 and #option 2, but XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera still not working, then we can try to install 3th party alternative camera from Google Play Store, at this moment we recommended to install Open Camera, search from Google Play Store. This application is free and have several features to work with XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8.
#Option 4, Try to upgrade the firmware
Some problems happen because of software bugs. Usually if Xiaomi confirm with software troubles for their camera, then they will release upgrade software to fix camera bugs or troubles. Please try to find the operating system or update from menu Settings.
#Option 5, Do Hard Reset to Factory Default when All Steps to Fix XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 are not working :
The last options that we can try when XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera is not work properly by doing hard reset. Please follow steps to hard reset XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 at this specific article
How to Fix XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 Camera Auto Focus Problems Or Blurry?
Some users get issues with XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 can not focus properly. Some troubles always happen but some other users sometime focus some time not focus. There are several possibilities that can make it hard to focus:
- Try to clean up XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera lens. Why this is important? Because if there is a small dust stay in front of camera lens, then the camera will automatically focus to that dust or dirty object. Therefore we have to make sure wipe our camera lens with soft cloth.
- Check whether our XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera glass lens have some scratch or not. The scratch also will make camera focus become confuse. If we have this problems, then try to replace camera glass lens with original one at Xiaomi authorized service center.
- Some software / firmware version also will make XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera auto focus can not work properly. Please try to backup with latest firmware or Android version upgrade.
Why XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 Camera Error After Android Firmware Upgrade ?
This phone release with Android Pie 9.0. But we can update with Android 10 with OTA. However, some users get troubles with camera operation after XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 upgrade. Please try to reset camera applications setting to factory default. If the problems still happen, then try to backup all important data and do hard reset for reformat XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 to factory default.
Why XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera Dead ?
There are two possibilities that can make our XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera can not turn on or dead, from software or hardware. We can try to reset camera setting first. If still not work then do hard reset. However, after finish hard reset but the camera dead problems still happen on our XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8, then some hardware troubles may happen. Please consult the camera hardware at Xiaomi authorized service center.
Other FAQ of XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera :
- Is XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 front camera have LED light flash ? No, the selfie camera does not have dedicated flash, but we can use screen light to help taking better photos at very dark conditions.
- Can we take pictures under water using XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 ? No, this phone is not water resistance, therefore we can not take pictures or videos in the water.
- Why XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera and photos blurry?It can be happen because of software or hardware. Please follow above steps to reset camera application and check whether our phone lens get troubles.
- Why XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera show black screen or blank show nothing on the display?If the camera applications stuck or get troubles, the display will show black screen. We need to follow steps at #option 1 or # 2 above to reset the camera software.
- How To Fix XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 8 camera slow or lagging? Usually happen because too many applications run together or our RAM resources are insufficient, therefore this phone will force close other apps before running camera application.