If long updates are important to you, then it's probably better to buy a Xiaomi without a letter after the number.
But I will continue to use it. There's not much new anyway.
No-Root Edit HowTo for build.prop:
- Need Device with TWRP and open bootloader
- PC/Mac with adb drivers
- mount /system/ in TWRP
adb devices (check device is connected)
adb reboot recovery
adb pull /system/build.prop (find file in adb.exe folder)
than edit build.prop with...
yes you can without root, need twrp and adb shell. I use same howto to edit. *no-support-for-this-app-on-this-forum*/camera 2api works before with same edit on 8.1.
Edit: Okay, found problem, i oversee one double entry in my build.prop. it works.
It takes a little bit more time, same with older mi phones. i think xiaomi is still working on miui 9 and android 7. calm down, its not a big jump from android 6 to 7. when you use miui you cant see android 7 update most time.
Try manual mode...
Low-Light: ISO400-800 with 1/15 or 1/8sec exposure time
Daylight: ISO100-200 and lower then 1/15sec exposure time.
for higher exposure time use tripod or set up your phone on a table etc. and hold still with your hands.
Optimal set Focus at 90
compare with automatic mode...
Today, i have a good scene with lowlight and manual mode, iso200 and 1/2sec exposure time. using a junction box to keep my phone still.
Downsized 50% and bottom crops 100%.