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So finally, Huawei has released the new EMUI 9.1 for the P20 lite! In this thread I will be doing a full review of this update. This will include: performance, battery life, UI, bugs & other things.
1) Performance
Personally, I feel like the performance is terrible now. The phone boots up faster and gaming works smoother: PUBG Mobile used to run at like 15-20fps with some lag spikes here and there, now it runs at 30+fps without random lag spikes! These are the settings used: graphics = balanced, style = realistic. These are the highest settings we can use on the P20 lite, but since this works so well they might bump it up to HD settings. This is due to the new GPU Turbo update. There was one before, but this one makes bigger changes. I do feel like the RAM usage is higher, though. The system itself is actually very laggy and the camera is unresponsive.
Update: After updating to 9.1.0.200, the lag has finally been fixed!
2) Battery Life
The battery life is better too. On EMUI 8.0 I had ~8 hours of SoT, which has increased to ~10 hours! That means 2 hours better battery life, which is 25% more.
3) User Interface
The UI has also got an overhaul. The notification panel is now white instead of black, we got a new task manager, a new font on some places, rounded squared icons, new icons in settings, a new recovery & a new boot screen (only difference is the 'E' in the Huawei logo). I personally really like this, but this is ofcourse up to your personal preference. What I am missing here is a dark theme. Not all dark themes will work like they should, but I'll get back on it on the bugs section.
4) Bugs
So there's one small bug: the themes. Normally if you apply a theme your icons from the notification bar should change too. This isn't the case anymore. It's not the fault of the 9.1 update (it's been here since the November security patch), but Huawei told some people that it should be fixed in 9, which it clearly isn't. Here's an example: on this theme, before the November patch, the statusbar icons would be the same as on stock Android, which isn't the case anymore. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=emui.en.com.gpix2&hl=en_US it's not a big issue, but it can be annoying for some people (including me). Also the font colors don't change properly, this can be annoying for dark themes, because then you get black fonts on a black background, which you can barely read. Normally the fonts will change to a color depending on the theme.
5) Other things
One of the other changes is in the notch. Now, most apps actually stretch into the notch, instead of it having black bars next to it. Unfortunately, there's no option to change this, but some people including me actually prefer it like this.
If you have any questions about EMUI 9.1, just comment under this thread. Also I wanna say that you can find a lot of info about EMUI 9.1 on this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-lite/how-to/android-pie-update-status-huawei-t3836567
Edit 05-06-2019: There actually is a way to hide the notch for specific apps if you don't want it shown in fullscreen apps: Go to settings > display > show more options > notch > custom and hide notch for the apps you wanna hide it from. Sorry if the names are different, I translated it from my language to English.
about 5): it annoyed me seeing that problem especially in YouTube when the notch suddenly is in the way of 18:9 videos. One fix for it is if you go into the settings for the notch and black out the space around it. I don't think it looks as pretty but the video won't be intruded so it's a fix for me atleast
kkaya said:
about 5): it annoyed me seeing that problem especially in YouTube when the notch suddenly is in the way of 18:9 videos. One fix for it is if you go into the settings for the notch and black out the space around it. I don't think it looks as pretty but the video won't be intruded so it's a fix for me atleast
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Actually, I just found a fix. Go to settings > display > show more options > notch > custom and hide notch for YouTube. Sorry if the names are different, I translated it from my language to English.
thanks a lot it works great
Zapthos said:
What I am missing here is a dark theme. Not all dark themes will work like they should, but I'll get back on it on the bugs section.
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As I'm aware, it seems like Huawei phones with LCD displays don't have dark mode. Quite disappointing, hopefully they'll add it for us as well.
I did not recieve update for c185 !!!
yassine2217 said:
I did not recieve update for c185 !!!
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Only C432 for now
Sent from my HUAWEI ANE-LX1 using XDA Labs
JordyEGNL said:
Only C432 for now
Sent from my HUAWEI ANE-LX1 using XDA Labs
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Thank you
I didn't get the update on my ane-lx2 (c636)
AbidRafi said:
I didn't get the update on my ane-lx2 (c636)
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You can only download it for lx1 c432 for now, other models will come soon.
Anyone know if we will have darker interface?
OdC98 said:
Anyone know if we will have darker interface?
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For me there is not. You can install a theme from the theme store, but they are glitched (still dark though).
Zapthos said:
You can only download it for lx1 c432 for now, other models will come soon.
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Where Is 60 Fps In Pubg bro?
No gpu turbo 3.0 in emui 9.1?
Where did you get 60 fps in pubg?
AbidRafi said:
Where Is 60 Fps In Pubg bro?
No gpu turbo 3.0 in emui 9.1?
Where did you get 60 fps in pubg?
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Pretty sure it wasn't 60fps. But as if it felt like 60fps. I'm pretty sure games on this chipset and on this display are maxed out at 30fps.
KasraMC said:
Pretty sure it wasn't 60fps. But as if it felt like 60fps. I'm pretty sure games on this chipset and on this display are maxed out at 30fps.
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Yeah that can be it, it's hard to benchmark games on Android lol.
no option to remove the apps suggestion in drawer...
Zapthos said:
Yeah that can be it, it's hard to benchmark games on Android lol.
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Ok but where is gpu turbo 3.0
Doesn't it comes with emui 9.1?
AbidRafi said:
Ok but where is gpu turbo 3.0
Doesn't it comes with emui 9.1?
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It probably is there, because games are way more playable than before.
Zapthos said:
It probably is there, because games are way more playable than before.
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Well tbh there in no information about gpu turbo 3.0 in this update.But Yeah The Phone Is Reacting Faster Than Before.Apps And Scrolling is faster.But I Cant find any change while playing.Its Same As before.I think it didn't came. i think even Gpu turbo 2.0 didnt came.
Who knows?
I want to know if there is gpu turbo 2.0 or 3.0.
This device really needs minimum gpu turbo 2.0
Hello, have you problem with GPS on EMUI 9?
why is my black shark 3s refresh rate stuck on 60hz? on setting it says intelligent on 90hz so its not totally 90hz. please help to use on full 90hz.
12JoJ25 said:
why is my black shark 3s refresh rate stuck on 60hz? on setting it says intelligent on 90hz so its not totally 90hz. please help to use on full 90hz.
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I also can't understand official's behavior.In order to improve battery life,He close full 90hz by system update。。
My Chinese rom black shark 3 also does not run at 90hz with it turned on. Not even the system ui runs at 90hz. I hope we figure out a way to force it.
Reading their advertising, it's only for gaming and video modes
I messaged black shark support and they said that they are considering a force 90hz mode. Fingers crossed for a future update.
Try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/black-shark-3/how-to/forcing-90hz-refresh-rate-to-apps-t4134965
I'd prefer a 30Hz option and save battery - why would reading pages on the internet 'improve' at 90Hz??
akelino01 said:
Try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/black-shark-3/how-to/forcing-90hz-refresh-rate-to-apps-t4134965
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Thanks it works!
cediedc said:
Thanks it works!
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Glad it works for you
I just wanna know if you guys are having the same case as well? I have played games like PUBG COD A3 and once the device starts heating up when I go back to homescreen it will lock to 60hz even it is set to 144hz on the settings. It will go back to normal once device starts to cool down.
I'm just curious if this is because of adaptive sync and if this can be fixed by software method?
Interesting. I've had this happen in just the system itself, I don't believe it's heat related. IMO it's just a software bug, just hope Xiaomi will not forget about this device soon, ha.
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I just wanna know if you guys are having the same case as well? I have played games like PUBG COD A3 and once the device starts heating up when I go back to homescreen it will lock to 60hz even it is set to 144hz on the settings. It will go back to normal once device starts to cool down.
I'm just curious if this is because of adaptive sync and if this can be fixed by software method?
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I think this will help you to have a general idea on my device... I think there is something not ok at your side ? Incorrect cpu contact with heatpipe ?
Alex4455 said:
I think this will help you to have a general idea on my device... I think there is something not ok at your side ? Incorrect cpu contact with heatpipe ?
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May i know what application is that? so i can try it out on my device as well
shigit56 said:
May i know what application is that? so i can try it out on my device as well
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CPU Throttle on Play Store
Alex4455 said:
I think this will help you to have a general idea on my device... I think there is something not ok at your side ? Incorrect cpu contact with heatpipe ?
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Have u found the fix for that problem?
hi, my friend has the poco f3 and the high refresh rate 120hz wont work in games it works in settings in chrome... youtube goes also to 60hz. he just wants full 120hz all the time... and i tried to find it on google but the battery and performance app is hidden and you cant clear cache once u find it...
and we dont understand i isntalled games that google says has 120fps but nope the poco f3 goes to 60hz and locks it unless u go back to home screen... i dont understand (i have poco f2 pro so i dont have 120hz so i cant really try and mess with it to find the problem.
i spend 2 hours on his phone installing 120hz supported apps and nope all lock at 60hz what am i missing?
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hi, my friend has the poco f3 and the high refresh rate 120hz wont work in games it works in settings in chrome... youtube goes also to 60hz. he just wants full 120hz all the time... and i tried to find it on google but the battery and performance app is hidden and you cant clear cache once u find it...
and we dont understand i isntalled games that google says has 120fps but nope the poco f3 goes to 60hz and locks it unless u go back to home screen... i dont understand (i have poco f2 pro so i dont have 120hz so i cant really try and mess with it to find the problem.
i spend 2 hours on his phone installing 120hz supported apps and nope all lock at 60hz what am i missing?
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It's a known issue, there are already several threads about this, here on Xda.
It's fixed in latest China firmware, so maybe it will come later in other regions. All apps are 120hz now (I don't know about games, I don't play games).
Your friend can wait or he can flash the latest Xiaomi.eu custom ROM.
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hi, my friend has the poco f3 and the high refresh rate 120hz wont work in games it works in settings in chrome... youtube goes also to 60hz. he just wants full 120hz all the time... and i tried to find it on google but the battery and performance app is hidden and you cant clear cache once u find it...
and we dont understand i isntalled games that google says has 120fps but nope the poco f3 goes to 60hz and locks it unless u go back to home screen... i dont understand (i have poco f2 pro so i dont have 120hz so i cant really try and mess with it to find the problem.
i spend 2 hours on his phone installing 120hz supported apps and nope all lock at 60hz what am i missing?
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Dude i ll just tell the best working way download the tool which has been attached for that u need to have java installed that is also been attached.
Method ,
in developer options turn on USB Debugging and open the tool (Xiaomi adbfastboot tools) and delete the battery and performance and booo ur phone is in 120hz always
Tell me if ur friends issue is fixed or not
DO NOT delete the "battery and performance". It will cause instability in the system and other performance issues. This guy above me is giving you bad advice.
Bro but i did it but nothing happened till now I mean i did like a 3 weeks ago
TeckySairam said:
Bro but i did it but nothing happened till now I mean i did like a 3 weeks ago
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Open refresh monitor and watch ...
It's definitely not working flawlessly like you describe.
I published my own fix sometime ago too but it's not flawless either...
It's practically impossible to disable adaptive refresh rate smh.
Such a bad feature , singlehandedly killed all my good will towards this company
TeckySairam said:
Bro but i did it but nothing happened till now I mean i did like a 3 weeks ago
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Others that disabled that app described issues with GPS, cellular signal, fast charging not working and other problems, but if it's working for you, don't let me stop you.
ione2380 said:
Others that disabled that app described issues with GPS, cellular signal, fast charging not working and other problems, but if it's working for you, don't let me stop you.
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yea i did not have those issues past 3 weeks
(POCO F3 LATEST MIUI 14 STOCK)
I got this new phone yesterday, overall it's pretty good, but i noticed something weird, when playing games, specially shooters where you need presicion it doesn't have a good response to small movements,
it's like having high deadzones with a analog stick from a controller, it doesn't recognizes position changes of the finger immediately after the start of its movement.
i have to pass a couple milimeters of distance from the initial position to the next to register, i haven't seen much people talk about this but some people say that it is a phone issue, others say it's a miui or rom issue, i seriously want to root the phone to test other roms, but i don't want to lose the warranty right now so i want to make sure if i can do something i didn't do.
My poco x3 nfc didn't have that issue, but i sadly can't do comparisons because it's not longer working.
Video example from reddit, not my post but it is my exact problem.
Thanks for reading.
(EDIT) i fixed it! it was just to manually adjust some settings in game turbo, this was getting through my nerves, please watch this video if you have the same issues.
I have the same problem with that, but i tried a lot of roms and fixes for that nothing helped.
If you really need only in game's, i found a solution of small movement via gyroscope, maybe that could help you.
This sucks... Yeah i use gyroscope to do these small movements for now.
Do you have the same phone? I'm thinking of returning it, but i still don't know if this one i got is a bad unit or all poco f3 suffers from this. I'm still thinking what is the best thing to do.
I have same phone i don't think its unit problem . Root your phone (you can easily unroot later) and use increase touch magisk module by vito hermawan.
Deepen100 said:
I have same phone i don't think its unit problem . Root your phone (you can easily unroot later) and use increase touch magisk module by vito hermawan.
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i just fixed it by adjusting settings in game turbo!, still thanks for the sugestion! could you link me the module please? i can't find it.
szehN said:
i just fixed it by adjusting settings in game turbo!, still thanks for the sugestion! could you link me the module please? i can't find
szehN said:
i just fixed it by adjusting settings in game turbo!, still thanks for the sugestion! could you link me the module please? i can't find it.
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This is the module also i recommend to disable swipe three fingers to take a screenshot while gaming.
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szehN said:
i just fixed it by adjusting settings in game turbo!, still thanks for the sugestion! could you link me the module please? i can't find it.
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what did you do in game turbo?
You have to adjust touch settings manually for every game and set it exactly like this, if you don't know where to find this watch the video i linked in the post
3zozHashim said:
what did you do in game turbo?
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This video.
szehN said:
You have to adjust touch settings manually for every game and set it exactly like this, if you don't know where to find this watch the video i linked in the post
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so, pro mode isnt enough?
I don't understand these things, so, I just set it to pro mode
3zozHashim said:
so, pro mode isnt enough?
I don't understand these things, so, I just set it to pro mode
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Pro mode for some reason sucks i don't know exactly why, it feels really bad but maxing these three options make it feel perfect.
Dont use Pro mode, just go into custom and to like the guy said on video.
I don't recommend you to change any of those touch settings.it becomes more choppy. Just disable swipe to screenshot feature.
Deepen100 said:
I don't recommend you to change any of those touch settings.it becomes more choppy. Just disable swipe to screenshot feature.
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so if i want to disable that feature i need to root my phone ?
Search this in settings
Hey guys, i fixed this problem with clearing all data of "battery and performance" and this enables 120fps in cod mobile and i dont have latency with touch. Try it, it will solve all your problems.