Generic User Guide for HyperOS

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Chapter 1 Get started������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
About the user guide������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1
Phone overview�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
Insert a SIM card������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1
Power on the phone������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Finish the setup wizard��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Connect to Wi-Fi������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Add accounts������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4
Copy your data��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Turn the screen on or off������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4

Chapter 2 Basic features�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Gestures and shortcuts�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Home screen������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7
Notifications icons and status icons������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
Control center����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11
Recents windows��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12
Widgets������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13
Lock and unlock the screen����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14
Adjust the volume��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16
App Downloads������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 16
Screenshots and Screen recording������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 18
Transfer files����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20
Charging����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21

Chapter 3 Personalize your phone�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22
Wallpapers and themes������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 22
Sound & vibration��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24
Display�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25
Always-on display & Lock screen��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28
Home screen���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30
Notifications & Control center��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33
Date and time��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35
Languages and regions������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 37

Chapter 4 Battery and maintenance����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 37
View battery capacity���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38
Enable Battery saver���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38
Enable Ultra battery saver�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38
View power consumption in detail�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 39
View the battery temperature��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 39
Enable Reverse wireless charging������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 39

Chapter 5 Networks and connection���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40
SIM cards & mobile networks��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40
Wi-Fi����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41

Chapter 6 Connection and sharing������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 43
Bluetooth���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 43
Portable hotspot����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 45
Connection & sharing��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 45

Chapter 7 Phone and Messages������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 48

Phone��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48
Make a Call������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 49
Messages��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 53

Chapter 8 Camera����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 59
Camera overview��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 59
Open Camera��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 59
Take photos������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 60
Switch between camera modes����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 60
Basic features��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 61
Useful features������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 62
Set a timer�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 63
Take a selfie������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 67
Take videos������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 68
Take Documents mode photos������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 68
Pro mode���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 69
Take photos in Portrait mode��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 71
Take photos in Night mode������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 72
Take photos in ultra-high definition mode�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 72
Take videos in Short video mode��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 72
Take photos in Panorama mode���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 73
Take photos in Director mode�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 74
Take videos in Slow motion mode�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 74
Take videos in Time-lapse mode���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 74
Take photos in Long exposure mode��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 75
Take photos in Supermoon mode�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 76
Take videos in Dual video mode���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 76
Camera settings����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 77
More settings���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 82

Chapter 9 Gallery������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 83
Gallery overview����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 83
Photos�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 83
Albums�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 87
Edit a video with Video editor��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 89
Create a collage����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 90
Create a clip����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 90
Edit a picture with Cutout��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 91
Edit a picture with Art���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 91
Edit a video with Video effects������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 92
Free up space��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 92
Gallery Settings������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 93

Chapter 10 Apps�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 95
Calculator��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 95
Clock����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 97
Compass���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 99
Downloads������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 100
File Manager��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 101
Google������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 103
Mi Browser������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 105
Mi Remote������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 107

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Music�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 109
Notes���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������111
Recorder����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������113
Scanner�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������114
Security������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������115
Services & Feedback������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 124
ShareMe��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 124
Themes����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 124
Weather���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 125
Xiaomi Community����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 126

Chapter 11 Security and safety����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 127
Passwords and security��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 127
Security status������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 130
Safety & emergency��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 130
Privacy������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 133
Apps���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 136
Location���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 140

Chapter 12 Accessibility����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 142
General����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 142
Vision�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 143
Hearing����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 145
Physical���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 146
Digital Wellbeing & parental controls������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 148

Chapter 13 Special features����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 149
Learn to use floating windows������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 149
Enable Sidebar����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 150
Open an App in floating window��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 151
Manage floating window shortcuts����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 151
Toolbox����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 152
Set up front camera assistant������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 153
Turn on Second space����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 154
Measure heart rate����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 154

Chapter 14 Reboot, update, reset, and restore���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 154
Power off the phone��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 154
Reboot the phone������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 155
Update HyperOS version������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 155
Update system apps��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 155
Manage System apps updater����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 155
Back up and restore��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 156
Factory reset��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 156

Chapter 15 About device and accounts��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 156
About the phone��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 156
Memory extension������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 156
Xiaomi Account����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 157
Google������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 157
Accounts & sync��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 157
Enable Auto-sync data����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 157
Services & feedback��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 157

Disclaimer����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������158

Chapter 1 Get started
About the user guideThanks for choosing Xiaomi phone, please read the user guide carefully before you start. This is
the phone generic user guide for the HyperOS version. If you are not sure which software version
your device is running, you can go to

Settings >About phone to view the HyperOS version

information.
For more HyperOS features, see https://www.mi.com/global/hyperos.

Phone overview

1. Front camera

2. SIM card slot

3. USB port

4. Fingerprint sensor

5. Power button/Powerbutton with Fingerprint
sensor

6. Volume buttons

7. Flash

8. Rear cameras

Note
The illustration is for reference only. The fingerprint sensor may locate on the Power button or at the bottom of
the screen.

Insert a SIM card
1. Withdraw the SIM card slot with the ejection tool.
12. Put the SIM card on the slot.
3. Insert the slot back into the phone.
Note• If you insert two SIM cards, you can set one as the primary mobile data SIM and the other as the primarycalling SIM, or set call forwarding between the two SIM cards. See Set a default call SIM and Set a default
data SIM for more information.
• On different models, the SIM card slot may locate on the side or the bottom of the phone and the slot
appearance may vary.
• Some models may support to insert an SD card on the SIM card slot.

For example:

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Power on the phone
1. Press and hold the Power button until the phone vibrates.

2. Finish the setup wizard.
Note
The first time you power on the phone, a setup wizard helps you personalize your phone, connect to amobile network or Wi-Fi network, choose to copy Apps and data, sign in with a Google account or Xiaomi
Account, set screen lock, set up Google Assistant, and other basic settings.

Finish the setup wizard
If you do not finish all basic settings in the setup wizard when you power on the phone at the firsttime, a notification shows on the notification panel after you start the phone.
You can swipe down the notification panel to see the notification of Android Setup. You can tap
the notification to follow the onscreen instructions to finish the setup wizard.

Connect to Wi-Fi
1. Go toSettings >Wi-Fi.

2. Tapto enable Wi-Fi.

3. Select an available network to connect.
Note
You need to enter a password for an encrypted Wi-Fi network.

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Tip
You can swipe down the status bar at the upper-right corner of the phone, and then tap

Wi-Fi on theControl center to connect the same Wi-Fi next time.

Add accounts
Sign in to your Google Account
Google Account enables you to access Google Cloud Storage and Apps installed from your account,and make full use of the Android features.
1. Go toSettings >Google.

2. Tap Sign in to your Google Account.
3. Sign in with your Google Account.
Note
If you do not have an account, you can tap Create account to create one. See Google for more information.

Sign in to your Xiaomi AccountXiaomi Account enables you to access exclusive Mi content and make full use of Mi Apps.
1. Go toSettings >Xiaomi Account.

2. Sign in with your Xiaomi Account.
Note
Xiaomi Account will be created automatically when you use a phone number for the first time. You can also
create a Xiaomi Account with an email address.

Copy your data
When you power on your phone for the first time in setup wizard, you can follow the onscreen
instructions to copy your data with cables or use other methods.

Turn the screen on or off
You can quickly press the Power button to turn the screen on or off.
The phone turns off the screen automatically to save power, secure your privacy, and goes to sleep
when you are not using it. The phone can be locked or unlocked depending on your screen locksettings.
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Chapter 2 Basic features
Gestures and shortcuts
You can learn gestures and shortcuts to interact with the phone.
Note
The features may vary by device.

Basic gestures
You can use the simple gestures to control your phone and apps.
GestureDefinition

Examples for gesture effects

Tap• Open or choose an item.
• Enter texts with keyboard on the phone
screen.

Touch and hold• Move an app icon on the Home screen.
• Activate a list to choose multiple items.

Swipe• Browse a list quickly.

Scroll• Drag a list up or down to see more
information.

Zoom in• View photos with more details.
• Browse websites clearly.

5Zoom out

• Check maps in full view.

Button shortcuts
You can take actions with physical buttons to use basic functions or activate other features.
GestureDescription

Power off and reboot
Press and hold the Power button until the Power off
and Reboot menu appears.

Increase the volume
Press the Volume up button.

Decrease the volume
Press the Volume down button.

Take a screenshot
Simultaneously press the Volume down button and thePower button.

Launch Google Assistant *Press and hold the Power button until the Google
assistant appears.

Note* Launch Google Assistant may not be available to your models.

Take a screenshot
You can use the gestures to take a screenshot and a partial screenshot.
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Gesture

Description

Take a screenshot
Slide 3 fingers down.

Take a partial screenshot
Press and hold with 3 fingers.

Note
Before you can use the gestures, you need to enable the shortcuts. See Enable Take a screenshot shortcut andEnable Partial screenshot shortcut for more information.

Home screen

1. Status bar

2. System navigation buttons

System navigation buttons• Tap to return to the previous step.

• Tap to return to the Home screen.
• Press and hold to use Google Assistant.

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3. Full screen indicator• Tap to view recently-opened Apps in Recents.

Note
See Set system navigation buttons for more information.

Full screen gestures
GestureDescription

Go to Home screen
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

Open Recents
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause.

Go back
Swipe left or right from the edge of the screen.

Trigger app's action
Swipe left or right from the edge of the screen in top
area.

Switch between apps
Swipe left or right from the full screen indicator orbottom of the screen.

Note
You can use the above gestures only when you choose full screen gestures mode. You can see Set full screen
gestures for more information.

Notifications icons and status icons
8Notifications icons and status icons inform you of the newest events, such as news or messages
from Apps and the statuses of your phone, such as the network strength or battery condition.
Notification icons and status icons

5G network connected

Full signal strength

SIM card not found

VoLTE enabled

Airplane mode enabled

Wi-Fi network connected

Portable hotspot enabled

Calling

Missed call

Unread SMS

Do not disturb

Silent mode

Vibrate in silent mode

Alarm

HeadsetHeadset with a microphone
connected

Microphone in use indicator

Camera in use indicator

Bluetooth enabled

Location services

Battery saver

Low battery

Charging

Mi Turbo Charge enabled

Note• The network status icon may vary depending on your region and network service provider.
• Because functions vary among different models, some notification icons and status icons may not be available toyour models.

9View the notifications
1. Swipe down from the upper-left of the phone to open the notification panel.
2. Tap a notification to view in details.
Clear the notifications
1. Swipe down from the upper-left of the phone to open the notification panel.
2. Swipe right on a notification reminder to clear the notification.
Tip
You can tap

at the bottom of the notification panel to clear all notifications.

10Control center
You can quickly access the feature shortcuts on the Control center.

1. View notification icons andstatus icons

2. Go to Settings

4. Tap to enable or disable thefeature/Touch and hold to accessthe feature settings

5. Swipe left or right to reveal
more shortcut toggles

3. Add or delete toggles

Toggles on the Control center

Bluetooth

Aeroplane mode

Auto brightness

Mute

Screenshot

Flashlight

Lock orientation

Lock screen

Screen Recorder

Scanner

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Reading mode

Dark mode

DND

Battery saver

Ultra battery saver

Cast

Mi ShareFloating windows

VibrateHotspot

Nearby Share

NFC

Dolby Atmos

Location

Focus mode

Bedtime mode

Performance mode

Mi Remote

Reverse wireless charging

Note
The toggles may not be available to some models.

Open the Control center
When you use New version of the Control center, pull down the status bar on the right to open
the Control center. When you use the Old version of the Control center, pull down status bar toopen the Control center. See Choose Control center style for more information.

Recents windows
Recents windows enable you to view recently-used Apps and switch between Apps.

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Open recently-opened Apps in Recents
1. Open Recents windows.
• Swipe up from the bottom of the screen in full screen mode.
• Tapwhen using system navigation buttons.

2. Tap an App window.
Remove recently-opened Apps in Recents
1. Open Recents windows.
• Swipe up from the bottom of the screen when in full screen mode.
• Tapwhen using system navigation buttons.

2. Swipe an App window left or right.
Note
You can tap

to clear all recently opened Apps.

Widgets
Widgets enables you to quickly access the functions of Apps such as Cleaner function, Clockinformation, or Weather information.
Add a widget to Home screen
131. Enter the screen editing mode.
• Pinch on the Home screen.
• Touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen.
Widgets to view all widgets.

2. Tap3. Choose a widget and tap the widget to add it to the Home screen.
4. Tapat the upper-left corner of the phone or zoom in the page.

Tip
If there is not enough space, you can drag the widget to a different Home screen page.

Move a widget on Home screen
1. Touch and hold a widget until the pop-up window shows.
2. Move the widget to other places on the Home screen.
Remove a widget from Home screen
1. Touch and hold a widget until the pop-up window shows.
2. Tap Remove.

Lock and unlock the screen
You can lock and unlock the screen without password. In this case, you can turn on and off thescreen easily. You can also add a screen lock and other lock types to secure your phone.
Lock the screen with the Power button
Press the Power button.
Lock the screen with Widgets
When you are not convenient to press the Power button, tap the lock icon on the Home screen toquickly lock the screen.
1. Enter the screen editing mode.
• Pinch on the Home screen.
• Touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen.
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Widgets to view all widgets.

2. Tap3. TapLock from Quick functions.

4. Tapat the upper-left corner of the phone or zoom in the page.

5. TapLock to lock the screen.

Unlock the screen with a pattern, PIN, or password
If you do not know or want a pattern, PIN, or password, you can see Set up Screen lock for more
information.
1. Press the Power button to wake up the phone.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
3. Draw the pattern, or enter the PIN or password to unlock the screen.
Unlock the screen with fingerprint
You can tap and hold the fingerprint sensor on the bottom of the screen or on the side of thephone depending on your models.
Note• Set screen lock before you add the fingerprint. If you do not have fingerprint data, see Set up a fingerprint
lock for more information.
• Only the finger you registered with fingerprint data can unlock the screen.
• The places of fingerprint sensors may vary in different models.

Unlock the screen with face data
When you are not convenient with fingers, you can use face unlock to unlock your phone withface identification.
Add a screen lock password before you add the face data. See Set up a face lock for more
information.
1. Press the Power button to wake up the phone.
2. Look at the screen until the lock icon changes from
3. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

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to

.

Note
You keep the screen stay on when looking at the screen.

Adjust the volume
Press the Volume up button or Volume down button to adjust the volume.
Tip
You can also swipe down the status bar to adjust the volume bar on the Control center.

App Downloads
Download apps from Google Play Store
Google Play Store is pre-installed on the Home screen. You can download Apps on the phone.
1. OpenPlay Store App.

2. Choose an App that you want to download.
3. Tap Install to download and install the App.
Note
You need to sign in with your Google Account. See Sign in to your Google Account for more information.

The App icon automatically shows on the Home screen when the it is downloaded.
Download Apps from other resources
When your phone allows to download Apps from other resources, you can follow the instructionsof the resources. If your phone does not allow other resources to download Apps, see Allow to
install unknown Apps for more information.
CautionDownload apps from unknown or unreliable resources may damage your phone.

Allow to install unknown Apps
The feature allows the phone to download and install Apps from some Apps.
1. Go toSettings >Privacy protection > Special permissions.

2. Tap Install unknown apps to view all Apps.
3. Choose the App that you want to download Apps from.
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4. Tap

to enable Allow from this resource.

CautionYour phone and personal data are more vulnerable to attack by unknown Apps.

Apps and App folders
Downloaded Apps and pre-installed Apps are shown on the Home screen. You can manage Apps
and add them to the personalized App folders.
Open an App from the Home screen
Tap an App icon on the Home screen.
Move an App on the Home screen
1. Touch and hold an App icon until the pop-up window shows.
2. Move the App to other places on the Home screen.
Remove or uninstall an App from the Home screen
1. Touch and hold an App icon until the pop-up window shows.
2. Choose Remove or Uninstall in the pop-up window.
Create App folders on the Home screen
1. Touch and hold an App icon until the pop-up window shows, then drag the App icon to coveranother App icon on the Home screen.
The system automatically shows an App folder for the two Apps.
2. Release the App icon into the App folder.
Move Apps to an App folder
1. Touch and hold an App icon until the pop-up window shows, then drag the App icon to an
App folder.
2. Release the App icon.
Rename an App folder
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1. Tap an App folder to open the folder.
2. Tap the folder name and enter the new text.
3. Tap the screen or

to confirm the new name.

Screenshots and Screen recording
Take a screenshot in three ways
You can take a screenshot with the following three ways:• Press the Volume down button and the Power button simultaneously to take a screenshot.
See Enable Take a screenshot shortcut for more information.
• Slide three fingers down to take a screenshot. See Enable Take a screenshot shortcut for
more information.
• Swipe down from the status bar to open the Control center and tap

Screenshot to takea screenshot.
Enable Take a screenshot shortcut
When you enable the feature, you can slide 3 fingers down on the screen or press the Volume
down button and Power button simultaneously to take a screenshot.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Take a screenshot.

2. Choose to enable take a screenshot shortcut.
• Tap

to enable Slide 3 fingers down.

• Tap

to enable Volume down + Power.

Take a partial screenshot
You can adjust the coverage and choose a shape when you take a partial screenshot on thescreen.
Before you can use the feature, you need to enable the shortcut. See Enable Partial screenshot
shortcut for more information.
1. Press and hold with three fingers on the screen.
2. Choose a shape at the upper-right corner of the phone.
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3. Move with one finger to draw the coverage.

4. Tap Save.
Enable Partial screenshot shortcut
When you enable the feature, you can press and hold with 3 fingers on the screen to take a partial
screenshot.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Partial screenshot.

2. Tapto enable Press and hold with 3 fingers.

Take a scrolling screenshot
When you want to take a screenshot that contains more content, you can take a scrolling
screenshot to save the content in one long screenshot.
1. Take a screenshot. See Take a screenshot in three ways for more information.
2. Tap Scroll on the screenshot at the upper-right corner.
3. Scroll up to determine where to end the scrolling screenshot or wait for the page goes
down automatically.
4. Tap DONE.
5. Tapto save the scrolling screenshot.

Note
If you want to view and save the scrolling screenshot, you need to give the Gallery Editor permissions tocertain folders.

Record the screen
You can use the feature to record a meeting or your game performance.
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1. Swipe down the status bar to open the Control center.
2. TapScreen Recorder.

3. Tapto start recording.

4. Tapto stop recording.

Tip
You can enable

DND on the Control center to prevent unexpected notifications.

Set up Screen Recorder
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Screen Recorder.

2. Choose to set up Screen Recorder.
• Tap Resolution to select video resolution.
• Tap Video quality to select video quality. Higher quality means bigger file size.
• Tap Orientation to select orientation of recorded videos.
• Tap Sound source to select system sounds, microphone, or mute.
• Tap

to enable Fixed frame rate to enhance playback on social media platforms.

• Tap Frame rate to select frame rates. Higher frame rates reduce motion blur.
• Tap

to enable Lock screen to end. End recording and save video when the screen islocked.
• Tap

to enable Show touch gestures. Visualize gestures with a white dot.

• Tap

to enable Show button taps. Visualize navigation button taps.

Transfer files
Transfer files with the ShareMe App
You can use the ShareMe App to transfer files without an internet connection.
Before the phones transfer files, you need to install
See App Downloads for more information.
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ShareMe on both phone A and phone B.

1. Open

ShareMe on both phones separately.

2. Tap Receive on phone B to receive files.
Phone B displays a QR code until it establishes a connection with phone A.
3. Tap Send on phone A to select file items to send.
4. Tap SEND on phone A to connect with phone B.
5. Choose to transfer files.
• Use phone A to scan the QR code on phone B to connect.
• Wait for the phone A to search for phone B, then tap the phone B name to connect.
Phone A automatically transfers the selected files to phone B after the connection is established.
Note
You can tap Share more files to share more files between phone A and phone B.

Transfer files with a computer
1. Connect both your phone A and phone B to a computer with an available cable separately.
2. Choose to use USB for File Transfer/Android Auto in the pop-up windows on both phones.
3. Select the files of phone A, and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files to folders ofphone B on the computer.
Note
When you copy files from phone A to phone B, make sure that the folder names are the same on bothphones.

Charging
You can charge the phone with a power adapter and USB cable. Some models also support
wireless charging.
Charge the phone
When the battery is running low, you need to charge the phone.
1. Connect the USB cable to the phone.
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2. Plug the cable into the adapter.
3. Connect the adapter to a power outlet.
4. Disconnect the charger when the phone is fully charged.
CautionMake sure that the charger and the USB cable are available. To avoid severe damage and explosions, do not
use unauthorized devices to charge the phone.

Wireless charging
You can charge your phone with a wireless charger.
To ensure the safety of charging, please click https://www.mi.com/global/ to purchase a wirelesscharger and USB cable.
1. Plug the power adapter of the wireless charger into a power outlet and the USB cable into
the wireless charger.
2. Place your phone on the center of the wireless charger with the phone screen facing up.
Note• Wireless charging may not be available to some phone models. And the support functionality may varydepending on your device.
• Charging speed may vary depending on device usage, charging conditions and other factors.

Tip
Some phone models may also support reverse wireless charging. You can go to Enable Reverse wirelesscharging to check whether your device supports the feature.

After the wireless charger connects to your phone, the phone displays the charging status.

Chapter 3 Personalize your phone
Wallpapers and themes
Wallpaper and Themes enable you to personalize your phone. You can use them to change thebackgrounds, font style, and other styles.
Change the wallpaper
22You can change the background of your Home screen and Lock screen.
1. Open Wallpapers settings.
• OpenThemes, then tap Wallpapers.

• Go toSettings >Wallpaper.

2. Choose a new wallpaper such as a live image.
3. Tap Apply.
4. Choose Set as Lock screen, Set as Home screen, or Set both.
• Tap Set as Lock screen to apply the wallpaper to the Lock screen.
• Tap Set as Home screen to apply the wallpaper to the Home screen.
• Tap Set both to apply the wallpaper both to the Lock screen and Home screen.
Change the theme
You can change the wallpaper and clock on the Home screen and Lock screen, set the notification
shade, Phone, Messaging and other display, and change the icons on the Home screen.
1. Open• OpenThemes settings.
Themes.

• Go to Settings >Themes.

2. Tap Themes to choose a theme.
3. Tap the selected theme to view details.
4. Download the theme.
• Tap FREE to download a free theme.
• Tap PREMIUM to download themes that need premium.
5. Tap APPLY.
Note
You can also choose to apply the theme to the Lock screen, Home screen, System, or icons.

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Sound & vibration
Adjust volume
You can adjust the volume of media, ringtone, and alarm when you are in quiet environment.
1. Go toSettings >Sound & vibration.

2. Drag the sliders to adjust the volumes of Media, Ringtone, Alarm volume separately.
Change the ringtones of Notifications, Ringtone, and Alarm
You can customize your ringtones of Notifications, Ringtone, and Alarm sound. You can set thepreset sounds or add the sound from local files or online ringtones.
1. Go toSettings >Sound & vibration.

2. Tap Notifications, Ringtone, or Alarm to enter the Ringtones page.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
Tip
You can also tap Choose local ringtone to set ringtones from local files.

Adjust media sound in multiple Apps
You can adjust sound for individual Apps while multiple Apps play audio simultaneously.
1. Go toSettings >Sound & vibration > Additional settings.

2. Tapto enable Adjust media sound in multiple apps.

Enable Silent mode
The feature allows the phone to silence calls and notifications.
1. Go toSettings >Sound & vibration.

2. Tapto enable Silent mode.

Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable

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Mute in Control center.

Enable Do not disturb
With the mode enabled, there are no reminders for incoming calls and notifications.
1. Go toSettings >Sound & vibration.

2. Tap Do not disturb, then tap

to enable Do not disturb.

Enable Haptic feedback
You can receive tactile response to gestures and system controls.
1. Go toSettings >Sound & vibration.

2. Tapto enable Haptic feedback.

Note
You can drag the slider below to adjust the haptic feedback level.

Display
Select Light mode or Dark mode
Light mode adjusts the phone to fit in strong-light environments. Dark mode applies a dark color
scheme to the phone to fit in low-light environments.
1. Go toSettings >Display & brightness.

2. Select Light mode or Dark mode to apply to the system.
Schedule Dark mode
You can schedule Dark mode to turn on at night.
1. Go toSettings >Display & brightness > Dark mode options.

2. Tapto enable Switch to Dark mode.

3. Choose Sunset to sunrise or Custom.
• Tap Sunset to sunrise. Dark mode applies to your phone at sunset and is turned off atsunrise.
• Tap Custom. You can turn Dark mode on and off at scheduled time.
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Enable Automatic brightness
The phone automatically adjusts the brightness when in different light conditions.
1. Go toSettings >Display & brightness > Brightness level.

2. Tapto enable Auto brightness.

Note
Screen brightness is optimized according to ambient light. You can still make minor adjustments manually.

Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable

Auto brightness on theControl center.

Adjust screen brightness level manually
You can adjust the brightness level to make the phone dimmer or brighter.
1. Go toSettings >Display & brightness > Brightness level.

2. Drag the slider of Screen brightness to adjust the screen brightness manually.
Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to drag the slider in the brightness levelbar on the Control center.

Choose a color scheme
You can adjust the color of the screen.
1. Go toSettings >Display & brightness > Color scheme.

2. Select a color scheme from Vivid, Saturated, Original color PRO, or Advanced settings
for more color scheme options.
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Enable Adaptive colors
Adaptive colors adjust colors to ambient light.
1. Go toSettings >Display & brightness > Color scheme.

2. Tapto enable Adaptive colors.

Note
You can adjust the color temperature in Color temperature.

Choose a refresh rate
You can change the refresh rate to get a high-performance gaming experience.
1. Go toSettings >Display & brightness > Refresh rate.

2. Choose Default or Custom.
• Tap Default to adjust fresh rate dynamically based on scenarios to balance performancewith power consumption.
• Tap Custom to select a refresh rate.
Note
Higher refresh rate makes viewing experience smoother but consumes more power.

Change the font
You can change the font and style on your phone.
1. Go toSettings >Display & brightness > Font.

2. Choose a font in the Fonts page.
3. Download and apply the font.
Change the text size
You can change the text size to fit your eyes.
1. Go toSettings >Display & brightness > Font settings.

2. Drag the slider from xxs to XXL to change the text size.
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Enable Auto-rotate screen
The phone automatically rotates the screen between portrait and landscape position when yourrotate the phone.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility > Physical.

2. Tapto enable Auto-rotate screen.

Tip
If you want to lock the screen orientation, you can disable the Auto-rotate screen or swipe down from theupper-right corner of the phone to enable

Lock orientation on the Control center.

Always-on display & Lock screen
Enable Always-on display
Always-on display enables items, such as signature, analog, kaleidoscope, digital, or backgroundto be shown when the screen is locked.
1. Go toSettings >Wallpaper > Always-on display.

2. Tapto enable Always-on display.

Set the time for Display items
You can set when to display Always-on display items.
You need to enable Always-on display first. See Enable Always-on display for more information.
1. Go toSettings >Wallpaper > Always-on display > Display items.

2. Choose For 10 seconds after tapping, Always, Smart, or Scheduled.
Tip
You can tap

to enable Turn off when Battery saver is on to reduce power consumption.

Customize always-on display
You can customize the themes and colors for displayed items or apply the Signature, Analog,
Kaleidoscope, Digital, or Select background display to the always-on display.
1. Go toSettings >Wallpaper > Always-on display.
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2. Tap the corresponding items such as Signature, Analog, or Kaleidoscope to customize thethemes, colors, and other settings for displayed items.
3. Tap Apply to apply the customized displayed items.
Set screen sleep time
Set sleep time to lock the screen automatically.
1. Go toSettings >Lock screen > Sleep.

2. Choose an inactivity interval.
The screen locks if you do not wake up the phone in the interval.
Raise to wake
When you raise the phone, the screen wakes up.
1. Go toSettings >Lock screen.

2. Tapto enable Raise to wake.

Double tap to wake or turn off screen when device is locked
You can double tap to turn the screen off only when pre-installed themes are applied.
1. Go toSettings >Lock screen.

2. Tapto enable Double tap to wake or turn off screen when device is locked.

Set Wallpaper Carousel
Wallpaper Carousel delivers stunning images and exciting stories to your phone each day.
1. Go toSettings >Lock screen > Wallpaper Carousel.

2. Turn it on, and add your own images to Wallpaper Carousel.
Set Pocket mode
In Pocket mode, touch gestures are locked when your phone is placed in a pocket.
1. Go toSettings >Lock screen.
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to enable Display charging animation after device is unlocked.

2. TapHome screen
Change the size of App folder
You can personalize the Home screen with different sizes of App folders.

1. Touch and hold an App folder on the Home screen until the pop-up window shows.
2. Tap Edit folder to view the available sizes.
3. Choose Regular, Enlarged, and XXL.
4. Tap.

Don’t show text below App icons
Do not show text below the app icons on the Home screen.
1. Go to Home screen settings.
• Go toSettings >Home screen.

• Pinch on the Home screen or touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen to enter
the screen editing mode. Then tap
2. Tapto set Home screen layout.

to enable Don’t show text.

Set App display on Home screen
You can choose not to display Apps or display the used Apps in the App drawer or display bigger
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UI elements.

1. Go toSettings >Home screen.

2. Tap Home screen to choose App display on Home screen.
• Tap Classic to not to display Apps.
• Tap With App drawer to display the used Apps in the drawer when you swipe up on Home
screen.
• Tap Lite mode to apply bigger UI elements, more accessible calling, and enhanced security.
Note
To turn off Lite mode, you go to

Settings and tap the place under the search bar.

Set animation speed
You can select the responsive speed of animation.
1. Go toSettings >Home screen.

2. Tap Animation speed to choose Relaxed, Balanced, or Fast.
Set system navigation buttons
You can interact with your phone with system navigation buttons.
1. Go toSettings >Home screen.
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2. Tap System navigation to select system navigation methods.
3. Choose Buttons to use system navigation buttons. See System navigation buttons for more
information.
Set full screen gestures
You can interact with your phone with full screen gestures to quickly navigate, multitask, andaccess features.
1. Go toSettings >Home screen.

2. Tap System navigation to select system navigation methods.
3. Choose Gestures to use full screen gestures. See Full screen gestures for more information.
Note• You can tap

to enable Hide full screen indicator when you use full screen gestures.

• You can tap

to enable Gesture confirmation.

Adjust the icon size
You can change the size of icons based on your needs.
1. Go toSettings >Wallpaper > Icon size.

2. Drag the slider to adjust the icon size.
Set Home screen layout
You can choose to show the App icon numbers on one Home screen page.
1. Go toSettings >Home screen.

2. Tap Home screen layout to select 4x6 or 5x6 Home screen layout.
Arrange items in Recents
You can set the Recents display layout.

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1. Go to

Settings >Home screen.

2. Tap Arrange items in Recents to select Vertically or Horizontally.

Notifications & Control center
Enable Lock screen notifications
Allow the App notifications to show on the Lock screen.

1. Go toSettings >Notifications & status bar.

2. Tap Lock screen in Notifications.
3. Tapbeside an App to enable Lock screen notifications.

Tip
You can tap Format to choose Show notification and content, Show notifications but hide contents or
Don’t show Lock screen notifications.

Enable Floating notifications
Allow the App notifications to show on the floating notification banners.

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1. Go to

Settings >Notifications & status bar.

2. Tap Floating notifications in Notifications.
3. Tapbeside an App to enable Floating notifications.

Hide floating notifications
You can swipe up on a floating notification to temporarily hide upcoming ones.
1. Go toSettings >Notifications & status bar.

2. Tap Floating notifications in Notifications.
3. Tapbeside an App to enable Floating notifications.

4. Tap Hide temporarily to set hide time for floating notifications.
Enable App notification badges
Allow the App notification numbers to show on the badges. A notification badge is a red circle
with a number in it. The number shows how many notifications you receive.

1. Go toSettings >Notifications & status bar.

2. Tap Badges in Notifications.
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3. Tap

beside an App to enable the notification badges.

Items shown on the Lock screen after swiping down
You can swipe down the notification panel on the Lock screen. If you use the new version ofControl center, you can also swipe down the Control center on the right part of the Lock screen
and set the Smart home.
1. Go toSettings >Notifications & status bar > Items shown on the Lock screen afterswiping down.
2. Tapto enable Notification shade.

Note
If you use the new version of Control center, you can tap

to enable Control center and tap

enable Smart device controls.

Show notification icons
Show notification icons on the Status bar.
1. Go toSettings >Notifications & status bar > Status bar.

2. Tapto enable Show notification icons.

Choose Battery indicator
1. Go toSettings >Notifications & status bar > Status bar > Battery indicator.

2. Choose one battery indicator style to apply.

Date and time
Change the date and time35

to

The date and time are set automatically over the network based on your location. You can adjust
the date and time manually.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Date and time.

2. Tapto disable Set time automatically.

3. Tap Date or Time to change the date or time.
4. Tap OK.
Note
On some models, the UI names for the feature may vary. The UI name can be Set time automatically or Use
network-provided time depending on your device.

Set time automatically
The phone adjusts time automatically with the network.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Date and time.

2. Tapto enable Set time automatically or Use network-provided time based on yourmodels.
Set time zone automatically
Use the time provided by the carrier network.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Date and time.

2. Tapto enable Set time zone automatically or Use network-provided time zone basedon your models.
Note
If you disable the feature, you can select time zone according to your region.

Use location to set time zone
The automatic time zone is off and you can use your location to set time zone.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Date and time.

2. Tapto enable Use location to set time zone.
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Note
The feature may not be available to some models.

Choose time format
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Date and time > Time format.

2. Choose 12-hour 1:00 PM, 24-hour 13:00, or Auto (based on system language).
Enable Dual clock
The phone shows Dual clock when current time is different from that on the second clock.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Date and time.

2. Tapto enable Dual clock.

Note• You can tap Second clock to choose the region or time zone of the second clock.
• Dual clock is displayed on the Lock screen, Home screen, and turned off screen.

Languages and regions
You can change the languages and regions when you are in travel or move.
Set the language
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Languages & input > Languages.

2. Choose and set the language from language list.
Set the region
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Region.

2. Choose and set the region from the region list.

Chapter 4 Battery and maintenance
The phone allows you to check the battery health and manage the usage and maintenance of thebattery. You can go to battery settings with two methods:37• Go toSettings >Battery.

• Go toSecurity >Battery.

Note
The battery features may not be available to some models.

View battery capacity
The feature enables you to check the remaining use time and battery capacity.
1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information.
2. Open the Battery saver page.
3. View the battery capacity.
Tip
When your phone is charged, you can view the remaining fully charging time and charged battery capacity.

Enable Battery saver
Use Battery saver mode to save power. It can reduce background activity of Apps, stop sync, andminimize system animations.
1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information.
2. On the Battery page, tap Current mode.
3. In the pop-up box, tap Battery saver.
Note
You can also choose Balanced or Performance mode. Balanced mode is recommended for normal use.
Performance mode increases phone performance, but consumes more power.

Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable

Battery saver on the Control

center.

Enable Ultra battery saver
Use Ultra battery saver to save power when the phone is in low battery. It restricts most power
consuming features. Only calls, messages, and network connectivity are not affected.
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1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information.
2. Open Battery saver page.
3. Tapto enable Ultra battery saver.

Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable

Ultra battery saver on theControl center.

View power consumption in detail
You can check the battery usage tendency and the consuming power percentage of the Apps.
1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information.
2. Open Battery saver page.
3. Tap the line chart and view the power consumption in detail below.

View the battery temperature
You can check the battery temperature on current time and how many time you have charged
today.
1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information.
2. Tap Battery protection on the Battery page.
3. View the temperature and charged times.

Enable Reverse wireless charging
You can charge other devices that support the wireless charging when you are in urgent
circumstances.
1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information.
2. Tap Battery or swipe left to enter Battery page.
3. Tap Additional features, and then tap Reverse wireless charging.
to enable Reverse wireless charging.

4. TapTip

You can drag the slider of Charging limit to set the battery capacity. When the battery reaches the charging
limit, the phone stops reverse wireless charging.

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Note
The feature may not be available to your models.

You can now place other phones or wearable devices with Qi wireless charging functionality on
the back center of your phone.

Chapter 5 Networks and connection
SIM cards & mobile networks
Connect to mobile data
The phone needs a SIM card to connect to the mobile network. You can surf the internet with theavailable SIM cards.
1. Go toSettings >Mobile networks.

2. Tapto enable Mobile data.

Tip
You can swipe down the Status bar and tap

Mobile data to enable mobile data on the Control center.

Stop using a SIM card
You cannot receive calls or use the mobile network with the SIM card.
1. Go toSettings >Mobile networks.

2. Tap a phone number to set the SIM card.
3. Tapto stop Turn on.

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Note
Only when the phone is inserted with two SIM cards, you can disable one SIM card.

Set a default data SIM
Select a default SIM card for mobile data usage.
1. Go toSettings >Mobile networks.

2. Tap the number of a SIM card in Data SIM.

Set a default call SIM
Select a default SIM card for calling.
1. Go toSettings >Mobile networks.

2. Tap the number of a SIM card in Default for calls.

Edit SIM card name or SIM card number
1. Go toSettings >Mobile networks.

2. Tap a phone number to set SIM card.
3. Tap Edit SIM card name or Edit SIM card number to change the name or the number.
4. Tap OK.

Wi-Fi
You can go to

Settings >Wi-Fi to connect to a Wi-Fi network. See Connect to Wi-Fi for41more information.
Note
Available networks show up when you enable Wi-Fi.

Disconnect a Wi-Fi network
If you want to switch to a new network, you can disconnect a connected Wi-Fi network.
1. Go toSettings >Wi-Fi.

2. Tapto view the connected Wi-Fi network details.

3. Tap Forget network.
4. Tap OK.
Your device stops connecting to the network automatically. You may need to enter the
password when you connect to the network again.
Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network
Hidden networks do not broadcast their names. If you want to connect to it, you need to enter
the information manually. You can ask the network administrator for the name and password
before you begin.
1. Go toSettings >Wi-Fi.

2. Tapto enable Wi-Fi.

3. Tap Add network at the bottom of the Wi-Fi network list.
4. Enter the information about the Wi-Fi network.
• Network name: Type the name of the network.
• Security: Select a security option from the list, and enter the password if required.
• Privacy: Select a media access control address (MAC address).
• Hidden network: Select whether the network is hidden.
5. Tap.

Manage network acceleration
42You can use the features to optimize connection and accelerate network.
1. Go toSettings >Wi-Fi > Network acceleration.

2. Choose to manage network acceleration.
• Tap Dual band Wi-Fi speed boost to boost Wi-Fi speed by connecting to auxiliary
networks.
• Tap

to enable Use mobile data to boost speed. The feature allows the device to use

mobile data to boost connection speed. Use the feature may generate additional carrier
fees.
Note
The features may not be available to some models. And the feature paths on different models may vary.

Manage advanced settings
1. Go toSettings >Wi-Fi > Additional settings.

2. Manage advanced settings.
• Manage saved networks: Delete the saved networks.
• Install certificates: Install Wi-Fi certificates from local files.

Chapter 6 Connection and sharing
Bluetooth
You can connect your phone with earphones, speakers, and other devices with Bluetooth functionality. You can also use Bluetooth to share data between your phone and other devices.
Pair a Bluetooth device
You can connect to compatible Bluetooth devices. For example, you can connect phones, wireless Bluetooth earphones, and wearable devices.
The following steps take the connection between Xiaomi phones as an example.
1. Go toSettings >Bluetooth.
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to enable Bluetooth on both devices.

2. TapAvailable devices show up when you enable Bluetooth.
3. Tap the name of phone B in phone A.
4. Tap Pair in the pop up windows of the two devices.
Note• In the pop up windows, you can also choose to block the Bluetooth device if you do not want to connect tothe device.
• The two devices need to enable Bluetooth and stay in an effective distance. The phone searches fordevices automatically, then you can see the names of available devices.

Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable
center.

Unpair a Bluetooth Device
1. Go toSettings >Bluetooth.

2. Tapto enable Bluetooth.

The saved Bluetooth names show up below the Bluetooth version.
to view the paired Bluetooth device details.

3. Tap4. Tap Unpair.
Rename a device
When you enable Bluetooth, other nearby devices can see the name.
Settings >1. Go toBluetooth > Device name.

2. Enter the device name.
3. Tap.

Manage advanced settings
1. Go toSettings >Bluetooth > Additional settings.
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Bluetooth on the Control

2. Manage advanced settings.
• Pair compatible devices: You can quickly connect to earphones, speakers, and othercompatible devices.
• Bluetooth blocklist: View the blocked Bluetooth devices.
• Show Bluetooth devices without names: The names of the Bluetooth devices are notdisplayed and only the MAC addresses are displayed.

Portable hotspot
Enable Portable hotspot
Turn on the Portable hotspot and your phone can provide an internet access to other devices.
1. Go toSettings >2. Tapto enable Portable hotspot.

More connectivity options > Portable hotspot.

Tip• You can tap Share QR code to share Wi-Fi network.
• You can swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable

Hotspot on theControl center.

Turn off hotspot automatically
1. Go toSettings >2. Tapto enable Turn off hotspot automatically.

More connectivity options > Portable hotspot.

Change the name and password of portable hotspot
You can change the portable hotspot name and password to secure your privacy or data usage.
Settings >1. Go toMore connectivity options > Portable hotspot.

2. Tap Set up portable hotspot to change the portable hotspot name or password.
3. Tap.

Connection & sharing
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Enable Mi ShareMi Share allows you to send items wirelessly to other nearby devices.
1. Go toSettings >2. Tapto enable Mi Share.

More connectivity options > Mi Share.

Note
If you share items with other phones, make sure that both of the phones turn on Mi Share. You can checkthe list of supported devices on the official website of any selected brand.

Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable

Mi Share on the Control

center.

Enable CastYou can enable Cast to project the items from your phone screen on a bigger external monitor.
Note
You need to turn off Portable hotspot before you enable Cast.

1. Go toSettings >2. Tapto enable Cast.

More connectivity options > Cast.

3. Select an available device to start casting.
Tip• You can go to

Settings >More connectivity options > Cast > Help to learn casting information.

• You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone, then tap

to enable Cast on theControl center.

Add VPN
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) enables you to send and receive data across shared or public
networks. A VPN encrypts the connection between the device and the internet and it can increase
the functionality, security, and management of the private network.

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Note
You need to set a screen lock to save your VPN settings. See Set up Screen lock for more information.

Settings >1. Go toMore connectivity options > VPN.

2. Tap Add VPN at the bottom of the screen.
3. Enter the corresponding information such as Name, Type, Server address, IPSec identifier,
IPSec CA certificate, IPSec server certificate, Username, and Password of the VPN.
4. Tapto save the VPN.

Enable VPN
You need to set a screen lock to save your VPN settings. See Set up Screen lock for more information.
1. Go toSettings >2. Tapto enable VPN.

More connectivity options > VPN.

3. Choose a VPN to connect.
Note
If you connect a VPN successfully, you can see that the VPN icon shows at the upper-right corner of thephone.

Enable Airplane mode
1. Go toSettings >2. Tapto enable Aeroplane mode.

More connectivity options.

Note
On some models, the UI names for the feature can be Aeroplane mode or Airplane mode.

Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable
Control center.

Enable NFC
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Aeroplane mode on theNear Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology. It supports
data exchange or mobile payment when the phone touches other compatible devices or brought
within a few centimeters of each other. You can place your device near a contactless terminal touse Mi Pay, transport cards, key cards, and other NFC features.
1. Go toSettings >More connectivity options.

2. Tapto enable NFC.

Note
• NFC may not be available to your models.
• The feature may vary depending on your carrier.

Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable

NFC on the Control center.

Make payment with NFC
You can use NFC payment App to make payment by touching your device to a compatible credit
card reader.
You need to install a payment App on your device, add a credit card, and enable the payment service first.
1. Go toSettings >More connectivity options.

2. Tapto enable NFC.

3. Tap Payment default to select SIM Wallet.

Chapter 7 Phone and Messages
Phone
Phone App helps you connect with family and friends. You can make calls and save the contacts.

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Make a Call
Make a call with Dialpad
1. TapPhone.

2. Tapto open the Dialpad.

3. Enter the phone number.
4. Tapto make a call.

Make a call from Favorites
1. Go toPhone > Favorites.

2. Select a favorite contact to make a call.
Make a call from Recents
1. Go toPhone > Recents.

2. Choose a contact and tap

to make a call.

Make a call from Contacts list
1. Go toPhone > Contacts.

2. Choose a contact.
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3. Tap the contact to view details.
or the phone number to make a call.

4. TapMake video calls
You can make video calls from Dialpad, or Recents and Contacts tabs.
• On Dialpad, after you enter the phone number, you can tap Video call to make a video call.

• On Recents tab, you can tap the phone number of a recent contact, then tap Video call tomake a video call.

• On Contacts tab, choose a contact and tap Video call to make a video call.

Note• You need to sign in to your Google account to use the feature.
• Not all devices support video calling. The receiver has the option to accept the video call or answer the callas a regular voice call.

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Answer a call
Swipe upto answer a call.

Silence a call
Press the Volume up button or Volume down button when the phone rings.
Decline a call
Swipe down

until

shows to decline a call.

Manage the call while on calling

Mute the callEnter numbers during a callOpen the speaker to make voice loudAdd calls to the contact list
Put the current call on hold

Mute
KeypadSpeaker
Add callHold

Add a contact to Favorites
1. Go toPhone > Favorites.

2. Tap Add a favorite and choose a contact to Favorites.
View recent calls

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1. Go toPhone > Recents.

2. Swipe up to view more recent calls.
Create a contact
1. Go toPhone > Contacts.

2. Tap Create new contact.
3. Enter the information such as the name, the organization, and the phone number ofa contact.
4. Tap Save.
View call history
You can view all incoming calls, outgoing calls, and missed calls.
1. TapPhone.

2. Tapat the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Tap Call history.
Manage Phone call settings
1. TapPhone.

2. Tapat the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Tap Settings to view all phone settings.
4. Manage Phone call settings.
• Caller ID & spam: You can set the Caller ID and spam ID to identify business calls and prevent suspected spam calls.
• Accessibility: Accessibility includes TTY mode feature. TTY mode is an abbreviation thatrefers to all types of teletypewriters. TTY mode helps people who are hearing impaired orhave difficulty in speaking.
• Assisted dialing: Assisted dialing predicts and adds a country code when you make a callabroad.
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• Blocked numbers: You do not receive calls or texts from blocked numbers.
• Calling accounts: You can manage the calling accounts, call forwarding, call waiting, andincoming call settings.
• Display options: You can set the display of contacts and phone themes.
Phone, the feature needs your location to find• Nearby places: When you search fromnearby places that match your query, even if they are not in your contacts.
• Quick responses: You can set to show buttons for ending call and sending SMS.
• Sounds and vibration: You can change the ringtone for calls and adjust the volume.
• Voicemail: You can set the notifications and number of voicemail.
• Caller ID announcement: The caller’s name and number are read out loudly for the incoming calls.
• Flip To Silence: You can place your phone face down on a flat surface to silence the incoming call.

Messages
You can use

Messages to send and receive texts, photos, videos, and audio messages. You

can also share GIFs, stickers, locations, contacts, and files with others.

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1. Add attachment

2. Touch and hold to record
voice message

3. Add emojis

Send a message
You can send a text message to a contact to start a conversation.
1. OpenMessages.

2. Tap Start chat to start a new conversation.
3. Choose a contact to send a message.
Note
When you insert two SIM cards, you can choose one SIM card to send the message.

Send MMS messages to a group
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) enables you to send a message with multimedia content toa group of contacts. The multimedia includes pictures, audio, phone contacts, and videos.
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Messages.

1. Open

2. Tap Start chat to start a new conversation.
3. Tap Create group and add one or more contacts to the new MMS group.
4. Tap Next at the upper-right corner of the phone.
5. Enter a group name, then tap Next to create the group.
6. Tap the text field to text an MMS message or tap the attachment icons to add
multimedia content.
7. Tap.

View a message
Messages.

1. Open

2. Select a message.
3. Tap the message to view your conversation.
Reply to a message
When you receive a message from others, you can text a message to reply to.
The messages are shown in one conversation.
Messages.

1. Open

2. Tap a message that you want to reply in the messages list.
3. Tap the text field to text a message.
4. Tapto send the message.

Pin a conversation
You can pin a conversation to the top of the messages list. The feature helps contact the person
conveniently.
You can pin up to 5 messages.
1. OpenMessages.
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2. Touch and hold a conversation.
.

3. TapArchive a conversation
You can archive conversations to the archived folder.
Messages.

1. Open

2. Touch and hold a conversation.
.

3. TapTip

You can also swipe a conversation left or right to archive the conversation.

Add contact from a message
When you receive a message from a person you know, you can add the sender to your contact
list.
1. OpenMessages.

2. Touch and hold a conversation.
3. Tapat the upper-right corner of the phone.

4. Tap Add contact and add name or other information.
Mute notifications from a message sender
You do not receive notifications from the message sender on the notification panel.
1. OpenMessages.

2. Touch and hold a conversation.
3. Tapat the upper-right corner of the phone.

4. Tap Mute notifications.
5. Tapto disable Show notifications.

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Block a spam or conversation
You can block unwanted and junk messages and filter messages from unknown senders.
Messages.

1. Open

2. Touch and hold a conversation.
3. Tapat the upper-right corner of the phone.

4. Tap Block.
5. Tap OK.
Note
The spam or conversation is moved to Spam & blocked.

Pair a device
Messages.

1. Openat the upper-left corner of the phone.

2. Tap3. Tap Device pairing.
4. Tap QR code scanner.
5. Scan the QR code shown on messages.google.com/web.
Choose a theme
You can adjust the appearance in different environment. For example, Dark theme is suitable fornight.
Messages.

1. Open
2. Tapat the upper-left corner of the phone.

3. Tap Choose theme.
4. Select Light, Dark, or System default theme.
5. Tap OK.
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1. Open
2. TapMessages.
at the upper-left corner of the phone.

3. Tap Archived.
4. Tap a conversation to view details.
View a spam or blocked conversation
1. Open
2. TapMessages.
at the upper-left corner of the phone.

3. Tap Spam & blocked.
4. Tap a spam or blocked conversation to view details.
Note
You can tap Unblock to unblock the conversation.

Manage Messages settings
1. Open
2. TapMessages.
at the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Tap Message settings to view all message settings.
4. Manage Messages settings.
• Notifications: You can choose to show notification indicators or allow sound when you receive messages.
• Hear outgoing message sounds: When you send an SMS or MMS message through the
Messages App, a signal sounds serves as a confirmation.
• Automatic previews: The feature works with your message data while keeping your messages private.
• Spam protection: The feature can prevent spam messages to protect your data.

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Chapter 8 Camera
Camera overview
You can get a full view of the Camera layout.

1. Flash

2. Google lens

3. More4. Viewfinder

5. Zoom levels

6. Gallery

7. Shutter button

8. Switch button

9. Camera modes

10. Beautify and Filters

11. HDR

12. Leica photographic styles

Note
Some features may not be available to your models. The Camera layout and the place of the icons may varydepending on your models.

Open Camera
You can open Camera with the following methods:• Tap

Camera on the Home screen.
59• Touch and holdand swipe left to open the Camera when the screen is locked.

Tip
You will not be able to see your Gallery items if you launch Camera on the Lock screen without verifying yourpassword.

Take photos
The default camera mode is Photo, you can swipe left or swipe right to choose other modes toshoot.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Adjust the basic camera features based on your needs. See Basic features for more
information.
3. Tapto take a photo.

Switch between camera modes
Photo mode is the first camera mode when you open Camera. You can swipe left or right on thecamera screen to select the following camera modes:• Documents: Take a picture for a document. See Take Documents mode photos for more
information.
• Dual video: Take a video with the front and rear cameras at the same time. See Take videos in Dual video mode for more information.
• Long exposure: Take long exposure photos. See Take photos in Long exposure mode for more
information.
• Movie effects: Take a video in Movie effects mode and apply more magic camera effects. See
Take videos in Movie effects mode for more information.
• Night: Take photos or videos in low-light environment. See Take photos in Night mode formore information.
• Panorama: Take a panoramic landscape or other scenes. See Take photos in Panorama
mode for more information.
• Portrait : Apply Cinematic, Beautify, or Filters effects to your photos. See Take photos in
Portrait mode for more information.
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• Short video: Shoot videos up to 10 seconds long and apply filters effects. See Take videos
in Short video mode for more information.
• Slow motion: Take a video with a slow-motion effect. See Take videos in Slow motion mode formore information.
• Supermoon: Take a photo for the moon. See Take photos in Supermoon mode for more
information.
• Time-lapse: Take videos and condense the videos with a higher speed. See Take videos inTime-lapse mode for more information.
• Video: Shoot a video. See Take videos for more information.
• VLOG: Use diverse vlog scenes. See Take videos in VLOG mode for more information.
• Director mode: Create cinematic brilliance with just one tap.
Note
• Camera modes may not be available to some models.
• Camera features may vary in different models.

Basic features
You can use the basic features to adjust the brightness and exposure of the photo or zoom in orout to customize your shot.
Set the focus
1. Open

Camera.

2. Tap the screen to show the focus ring and exposure setting.
3. Tap the area that you want to focus on.
Adjust the exposure
When you take a photo in a low-light or an overexposed environment, adjust the exposure toadjust the brightness of your photo.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Tap the screen to show the focus ring and exposure setting.
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up or down beside the focus ring to adjust the exposure.

3. Drag

Zoom in or out
Camera.

1. Open

2. Pinch the screen to zoom in or out on the viewfinder.
Tip
On some models, you can also toggle the zoom levels such as 0.6X, 1X, and 2X to zoom in or zoom out. For a
more precise zoom, pinch the screen to 2X zoom level and then you can drag the slider left or right to zoom inor out.

Turn on the flash
When you take a photo in a low-light environment, turn on the flash to make your photos clearer.
Camera.

1. Open
2. Tap.

3. Choose flash types.
• Tap

to enable automatic flash.

• Tap

to enable flash after you tap• Tap

to make flash always on.

.

Scan QR codes
1. Open

Camera.

2. Point the camera at the QR code, then tap the notification that appears.
Note
If you want to enable Scan QR codes, see Enable Smart suggestions for more information.

Useful features
You can use the features such as the Gridlines and Tilt-shift to improve your shot or Timer andVoice shutter to help take group photos.
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Some features may not be available to your models.

Apply Leica photographic styles
You can apply Leica Authentic Look or Leica Vibrant Look photographic styles to generate themarked Leica style photos. Leica Authentic Look preserves the true contrast between light anddark and accurate white balance of the image to avoid distortion of light and color. Leica Vibrant
Look makes moderate brightening and saturation adjustments to present bright and sharp shadows, and applies vibrant colors to make the photo or videos more suitable for vivid scenes.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Tapto choose the Leica Vibrant Look or Leica Authentic Look style.

Note
The feature may not be available to some models.

Adjust the aspect ratio
1. Open

Camera.

2. Tapat the top.

3. TapAspect ratio.

4. Choose an aspect ratio such as 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, Full, or Widescreen.

Set a timer
You can set a countdown to give yourself time to take a photo.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Tapat the top.

3. Tap Timer.
4. Choose 3S, 5S, or 10S.
5. Tapto start the timer.

Enable Voice shutter
Voice shutter enables you to control the shutter with voice to take photos.
631. Open

Camera.

2. Tapat the top.

3. Tap

Voice shutter.

You can now say “Cheese!” to take a photo.
Show gridlines
You can use gridlines to straighten or compose your photo.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Tapat the top.

3. Tap

Gridlines to show gridlines.

Tip
You can tap

to choose different gridline types.

Enable Macro
Macro enables you to take photos or videos of an object in a close distance.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Tapat the top.

3. TapMacro to enable Macro.

Note
Some models may also support Super macro features. The feature may vary depending on your device.

Enable Tilt-shift
You can use Tilt-shift to make certain area clear and other places blurred in your photo.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Tapat the top.

3. TapTilt-shift to enable Tilt-shift.

Note• You can tap

for circle tilt-shift or

for linear tilt-shift.

64• You can move the tilt-shift area to the place that you want to blur or be clear.

Enable Timed burst
You can use Timed burst to take a series of photos within the interval you set. You can use
Timed burst in Pro and Photo modes.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Tapat the top.

3. TapTimed burst to enable Timed burst.

4. Tapto show the sliders for Number of photos and Interval.

5. Set the numbers and the interval.
Disable automatic HDRHigh dynamic range (HDR) supports you to take photos in high-contrast situations. HDR brings
more highlight and shadow details to the photos.
Camera.

1. Open
2. Tap.

3. Tap.

Tip
The camera enables automatic HDR by default. You can also tap

to make HDR always on.

Enable AI camera
AI camera identifies subjects and scenes intelligently and optimizes the camera settings
accordingly. It can identify a variety of scenes, such as blue sky, snowy weather, sunrise andsunset, greenery, and document.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Tapat the top.

3. Tapto enable AI camera.

When you are taking a photo, AI camera shows the identified icons.
For example, the camera identifies the object as green plant, then it applies suitable effects.
65Add a movie filter
A movie filter creates a cinematic feel to your video.
You can apply Movie filters in Pro mode when you take a video.
Camera.

1. Open

2. Select Pro mode.
3. Tap.

4. Choose a movie filter.
Enable Steady video
You can use Steady video to improve the smoothness of a video.
You can use Steady video in Video mode.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select Video mode.
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Note
Some videos supports both

Steady video and

Steady video PRO. The feature may varydepending on your device.

Add Beautify and Filters effects
Beautify helps beautify the body part that you want to. Filters helps apply a filter effect.
You can add Beautify and Filters effects in Photo and Portrait modes and add Beautify and
Bokeh effects when you take a video.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Tapto choose to add Beautify and Filters effects.

• Tap Beautify and drag the slider to adjust beautify effect.
• Tap Filters and choose a filter effect.
Note
Some models may support Leica filters.

Adjust video resolution and frame rate
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select Video mode.
3. Tapat the top.

4. Choose a video resolution and frame rate.
Note
You can adjust video resolution and frame rate in Pro and Video mode when taking a video.

Take a selfie
Use the front camera to take a selfie in Photo or Portrait mode or to take a video. The following
steps take the Photo mode as an example.
1. Open

Camera.

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2. Tap

to switch to the front camera.

3. Tapto take a selfie.

Tip
You can tap

to apply Beautify and Filters effects. See Add Beautify and Filters effects for more

information.

Take videos
Take videos to capture the beautiful scenes and important moments.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select Video mode.
3. Tapto start shooting.

4. Tapto stop shooting.

Tip
When taking a video, you can tap

to pause your shooting and tap

to continue. You can also tap

to take a photo while shooting.

Take Documents mode photos
You can take a picture for a document such as paper, PowerPoint, and blackboard in Documents
mode. It can modify lens distortion and adjust perspective and support you to take a straightphoto. Documents mode also enables you to add watermarks to protect your documents fromunauthorized copying.

When you tap Documents for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap Documents
68again after downloading.
Camera.

1. Open

2. Select Documents mode.
3. Point camera at the subject and wait for the camera to identify the document area in theyellow frame.
4. Tapto take a photo.

Tip• You can tap

to edit the text of the protective watermark.

• You can go toGallery to view and adjust the document area.

Pro mode
You can adjust the white balance, focus, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, exposure verification, lenses, and other features to take professional photos and videos.
Pro features
Pro features enables you to adjust different parameters to achieve the effects that you want. You
can take creative photos and videos of your own style. The following are Pro features and their functions:• Tap WB to select the white balance effects. When you shoot in different environments, you
can apply the corresponding WB effects such as incandescent, daylight, and cloudy.
• Tap F and drag the slider to adjust the focus. When your camera is close to a subject, you candrag the slider to the left side. When your camera is far away from a subject, drag the slider tothe right side.
• Tap S and drag the slider to adjust the shutter speed. When you shoot a stationary scene or
portrait, you can lower the shutter speed. When you shoot a moving object, increase the shutter
speed.
• Tap ISO and drag the slider to adjust ISO sensitivity. When you shoot in a low-light condition, you
can increase the ISO value. When you shoot in a bright condition, decrease the ISO value.
• Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust exposure verification. When you shoot in a low-light condition, you can increase the EV value. When you shoot in a bright condition, you can lower the EV
value.
• Tap LENS to select lenses. You can tap

for ultra-wide photos,
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for wide photos, orfortelephotos.
Note
Some lens may not be available to your models.

• Tap

to select Metering modes.
Measure light on the center area of the frame.
Measure light in the whole frame.
Measure light in one spot in the frame.

Tip• You can go to

Camera > Pro > More to enable Exposure verification.

The feature highlights underexposed areas in blue and overexposed areas in red and helps you to adjust
exposure accordingly.
• You can go to

Camera > Pro > More to enable Focus peaking.

The feature places a red highlight on the in-focus area and helps you to adjust focus accordingly.

Take photos in Pro mode
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select Pro mode.
3. Adjust the Pro features such as WB, F, S, ISO, EV, LENS, and Metering modes.
See Pro features for more information.
4. Tapto take a photo.

Take videos in Pro mode
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select Pro mode.
3. Tapto switch to shoot a video.

4. Adjust the Pro features. See Pro features for more information.
5. Tapto start shooting.

6. Tapto stop shooting.

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Note
When taking a video, you can tap

to pause your shooting and tap

to continue. You can also tap

to take a photo while shooting a video.

Take photos in Portrait mode
You can use Portrait mode to apply Cinematic, Beautify and Filters effects.
You can enable this feature to add a blurred background to your photos.

1. Open

Camera.

2. Select Portrait mode.
3. Choose to add effects.
• Tap

to enable Full body mode. The feature uses suitable lenses when you take a fullbody photo. The feature may not be available to some models.
• Tap

to enable Full body mode. The feature uses suitable lenses when you take a fullbody photo. The feature may not be available to some models.
• Tap

to enable Smart HD portrait. The feature may not be available to some models.

• Tap

to apply a cinematic effect. The feature may not be available to some models.

• Tap

to apply a Pro lenses style. The feature provides 35mm to 90mm lenses styles to fit

your photographical needs. The feature may not be available to some models.
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and drag the slider to adjust the aperture. A lower aperture value creates a more

• Tap

blurred background behind the portrait.
• Tap

to beautify the portrait and add filters.

4. Tapto take a photo.

Tip
You can tap

to take photos with the front camera.

Take photos in Night modeNight mode captures more details and brightens your photos in low-light conditions.
Camera.

1. Open

2. Select Night.
3. Tap.

Note
Some models support you to take videos in Night mode.

Take photos in ultra-high definition mode
The ultra-high definition mode supports ultra-high image resolution and helps in post-processing.
The following takes 50MP mode as an example.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select More.
or 50MP.

3. Tap the icon for the ultra-high definition like
4. Tapto take a photo.

Note
The ultra-high definition mode supports to take photos in 50MP, 64MP, 108MP, or other Ultra HD modes.
The feature and parameters may vary depending on your models.

Take videos in Short video mode
You can apply different effects to take a short video for 1 to 15 seconds.
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When you tap Short video for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap Short video
again after downloading.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select More.
Short film, and then tap

3. Tap

Short video.

4. Choose to set up your shooting.
• Tap

to add background music.

• Tap

to apply the speed effect.

• Tap

and choose to apply Beautify effect, Filters effect, or Kaleidoscope effect.

5. Tapto start shooting.

6. Tapto stop shooting.

7. Tapto save your shooting.

Take photos in Panorama mode
You can take a wide landscape photo or you can take a photo for large groups in Panorama
mode.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select More.
Panorama.

3. Tap

4. Point the camera at the starting scene of the Panorama photo.
to start your Panorama photo.

5. Tap6. Keep the camera align with the arrow and move according to the arrow direction when you
are shooting.
to finish the Panorama photo.

7. TapNote• You can tap

to change the starting scene from horizontal level to vertical level. You can tapchange the start direction from left to right or from bottom to top.

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to• If you finish the Panorama photo all the way along the reference line, it ends automatically. You can go toGallery to view and edit the photo.

Take videos in Director mode
Director mode enables you to take cinematic and brilliant videos with just one tap.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select More.
3. TapDirector mode.

4. Adjust the features such as WB, F, ISO, EV, Resolution, and Frame rate.
5. Tapto perform multicam setup. You can set the phone as a camera or monitor.

6. Tapto start shooting.

Take videos in Slow motion mode
You can record a slow motion video in Slow motion mode.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select More.
3. TapSlow motion.

4. Tapto start shooting.

5. Tapto stop shooting.

Take videos in Time-lapse mode
Time-lapse mode takes a video for several minutes or even hours, and then condenses the videos
with a higher speed. You can capture the beauty of change such as drifting clouds, sunrise andsunset, and blossoming flowers.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select More.
3. TapTime-lapse.

4. Choose to set up your shooting.
• Tap

to choose Speed and Duration.
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• Zoom in or zoom out the photo.
• Tap

to adjust parameters. See Pro features for more information.

5. Tapto start shooting.

6. Tapto stop shooting.

Tip
You can use a tripod to keep your camera steady when you are shooting.

Take videos in Movie effects mode
You can take a video in Movie effects mode and apply more magic camera effects.
When you tap Movie effects for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap Movie effects again after downloading.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select Movie.
3. Tapto choose a movie effect.

4. Follow the instructions of each effect.
5. Tapto start shooting.

6. Tapto stop shooting.

Take photos in Long exposure modeLong exposure mode keeps the shutter open for a period of time. When you shoot a waterfall, a
crowded street, or moving light, long exposure can capture the trail of the objects.
When you tap Long exposure for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap Long exposure again after downloading.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select More.
3. TapLong exposure.

4. Choose a corresponding scene.
5. Tapto start to shoot.
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6. Tap

to stop to shoot.

Tip
You can use a tripod to keep your phone steady when you are shooting to get a clear photo.

Take photos in Supermoon mode
The feature allows you to take a splendid photo for moon.
When you tap Supermoon for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap Supermoon
again after downloading.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select More.
3. TapSupermoon.

4. Tap and drag the slider to adjust the zoom level from 5X to 60X.
5. Tapto take a photo.

Note
The zoom levels may vary in different models.

Tip
You can tap

to add the silhouette of an airplane tree branches and other designs or text to your photo.

Take videos in Dual video mode
Dual video mode splits the scene on the viewfinder into two views. You can view and record ascene with the rear and front camera simultaneously.
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select More.
Dual video.

3. Tap

Short film, and then tap

4. Tapto adjust the places of front and rear views on the viewfinder.

5. Tapto start shooting.

6. Tapto stop shooting.
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You can tap

to enlarge a view and narrow the other view.

Camera settings
You can go to

Camera >>Settings to open Camera settings.

Add a watermark
You can protect your photos with watermarks or add other information such as time, location, or
temperature to the photo.
1. Open
2. Tap

Camera.
in Photo mode, and then tap Watermark.

3. Choose to add watermark types.
• You can select Add time stamp on photos.
• You can select Device watermark.
• Tap Custom watermark to add your watermark. Before you add the custom watermark,you need to select Device watermark first.
• Tap Leica to select Time and Coordinates for your watermark.
Note
The feature may not be available to some models.

Enable Motion tracking focus
The feature keeps moving people or pets in focus automatically. You can also double tap any
subject in the viewfinder to track.
1. Open
2. Tap

Camera.
in Photo mode, and then tap

Motion tracking focus.

Note
The feature may not be available to some models.

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1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Smart suggestions.
3. Choose smart suggestions. The features are usually enabled by default.
• Tap

to enable Document scanner. The feature displays a shortcut whenever the AI

camera detects a document or presentation slide.
• Tap

to enable Scan QR codes. The feature only enables the rear camera to scan QR

codes in Photo mode.
Enable Notify about orientation
The camera notifies about orientation when the phone is parallel to the ground.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tapto enable Notify about orientation.

Enable Correct distortion in ultra wide shots
Note
Correct distortion in ultra wide shots is enabled by default.

1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tapto enable Correct distortion in ultra wide shots.

Enable Motion capture
Track motion is to minimize blur on the photos of children, pets, and other active subjects.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tapto enable Motion capture.

Note
The feature may not be available to some models.

Enable Auto night mode
Auto night mode can detect low light conditions and improve image quality automatically.
1. Open Camera settings.
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2. Tap

to enable Auto night mode. The feature is usually enabled by default.

Enable Remove moles
Remove moles when you use the skin smoothening effects.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Selfie settings.
3. Tapto enable Remove moles.

Enable HEIF format
High efficiency image file format saves storage space.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tapto enable HEIF format.

Note
You cannot take live photos and remove watermarks in HEIF mode.

Set picture quality
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Picture quality to choose High, Standard, or Low.
Set up volume buttons function
You can customize the volume buttons shortcuts.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Volume buttons function to choose Shutter, Timer, Zoom, or Volume.
Enable Additional shutter
After you enable the feature, you can drag the shutter button up to create an additional shutter.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tapto enable Additional shutter.

Tap to take a photo79You can tap the viewfinder to take a photo.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tapto enable Tap to take a photo.

Customize the camera
You can change the camera layout, color, and sound.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Customize to choose customized types.
• Tap Feature Layout to rearrange the icons on both camera start screen and More features
screen.
• Tap Camera modes to select “More” tab or “More” panel.

Save location info
The location information is saved when you take a photo. You can go to Gallery to view location
info in the photo detailed information.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tapto enable Save location info.
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Enable the shutter soundThe camera makes a sound when you tap the shutter.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tapto enable Shutter sound. The feature is usually enabled by default.

Enable Pocket mode
The system locks touch gestures when you place the phone in a pocket.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tapto enable Pocket mode.

Preserve settings
Preserve settings can preserve the previously used mode rather than automatically reset todefault preferences.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Preserve settings to choose to enable or disable the previous settings.
• Tap

to enable Camera mode. Camera mode preserves the previously used modealong with the front or rear camera selection.
• Tap

to enable Beautify. Beautify preserves Beautify preferences selected during theprevious session. The feature is enabled by default.
• Tap

to enable AI camera. AI camera preserves AI camera status set during the previous

session. The feature is enabled by default.
Set Anti banding
When you take a photo or video of an electronic screen, you can set the anti banding to reduce
disturbances of the photo.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Anti banding to choose Off, 50Hz, 60Hz, or Auto.
Restore default settings
1. Open Camera settings.
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3. Tap OK.

More settings
Set camera settings when you take a selfie
1. Open

Camera.

2. Tapto switch to the front camera.

3. Go to>Settings to open Camera settings.

4. Tap Selfie settings, and choose to set camera settings.
• Tap

to enable Mirror front camera.

• Tap

to enable Adjust makeup effects for men.

Set camera settings in Video mode
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select Video mode.
3. Go to>Settings to open Camera settings.

4. Choose to set camera.
• Tap Video encoder to select high compatibility or high performance video encoder.
• Tap

to enable Allow tagging videos. You can tap Tag while shooting a video to go back to tagged

moment during playback.

Set camera settings in Pro mode
1. Open

Camera.

2. Select Pro mode.
3. Tapto switch to shoot a video.

4. Tap, and then tap

Histogram. Histogram allows the camera to show real-time

exposure feedback when you are shooting. See Set camera settings in Video mode for more
information when taking a video.

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Chapter 9 Gallery
Gallery overview
Gallery to view all the visual media stored on your phone. You can view, edit, andOpenmanage pictures and videos.

Photos
You can view photos and videos organized by days, months, or years.
View pictures
1. Go toGallery > Photos.

2. Tap a picture to view details.
3. Swipe left or right to view other pictures.
Edit pictures
You can crop the photo to a different aspect ratio, add filters, doodle, text, or frame, and makeadjustment to beautify your photo.
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1. Go toGallery > Photos.

2. Choose a picture.
3. Tapto edit the picture.

4. Choose Basic or AI to apply different effects.
• Tap

Auto to apply auto effects to your picture.

• Tap

Crop to crop the picture into a different size.

• Tap

Filter to add color effects.

• Tap

Adjust to adjust the exposure, brightness, contrast, saturation, vibrance, warmth,tint, highlights, fade, grain, sharpness, and vignette of the picture.
• Tap

Doodle to make doodles or add different shapes.

• Tap

Text to add markup or text.

• Tap

Mosaic to apply mosaics to the picture.

• Tap

Art framing to add a frame to the picture. Only images taken by Xiaomi products

co-engineered with Leica are supported.
• Tap

Erase to remove visual clutter.

• Tap

Sky to add a sky background.

• Tap

Sticker to make your selfies cooler with lots of funny stickers.

• Tap

Frame to add a frame to the picture and change the aspect ratio.

5. Tapto save your modifications.

6. Tap Save.
Tip
You can touch and holdto see the original picture and release to see the adjusted picture.

Manage pictures
You can add the photos to albums, set the photo as wallpaper, and view or edit the detailed
information of the photo.
1. Go toGallery > Photos.

2. Choose a picture.
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3. Tap

to manage the picture.

• Tap Add to album to move the picture to an album.
• Tap Recognize text to identify texts. You can now copy and revise the text, share the text
file, or save the file toNotes App.

Note
The feature currently can support languages such as Bahasa Indonesia, Spanish, Italian, French, German,
Portuguese, Chinese, and English.

• Tap Adjust to make the picture a document.
• Tap Protective watermark to add watermarks to the picture.
• Tap Set as wallpaper to set the picture as wallpaper.
• Tap Rename to change the picture name.
• Tap Google Lens to identify the photo. The feature may not be available to some models.
• Tap Details to view and edit information about the picture.
Play videos
1. Go toGallery > Photos.

2. Choose a video to play.
3. Swipe left or right to play other videos.
Edit videos
You can cut the video to adjust the duration, add background music, filters, or text effects, andmake other adjustments to your videos.
1. Go toGallery > Photos.

2. Choose a video.
3. Tap• Tap

to edit the video.
to adjust the video speed.

• Tap Editor to cut the video into segments.
85• Tap Filters to add visual effects.
• Tap Enhance to adjust the exposure, brightness, contrast, saturation, vibrance, warmth,tint, highlights, fade, grain, sharpness, and vignette of the video.
• Tap Captions to add text.
• Tap Soundtrack to add background music.
• Tap Aspect ratio to change the aspect ratio.
• Tap Pro to switch to the Video editor to adjust the video. See Edit a video with Video editor
for more information.
4. Tap Save.
Manage videos
You can add the videos to albums, set the videos as wallpaper, compress the videos, and view oredit the detailed information of the videos.
Gallery > Photos.

1. Go to2. Choose a video.
to manage the video.

3. Tap• Tap Add to album to add the video to a private or other album.
• Tap Set video wallpaper to set the video as wallpaper.
• Tap Compress video to compress the video.
• Tap Rename to change the video name.
• Tap Details to view and edit information about the video.
Share photos and videos
You can share the photos and videos to your family, friends, and other media platforms.
Gallery > Photos.

1. Go to2. Choose a picture or video.
3. Tap.
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4. Choose a platform to share your selection.
Mark a photo or video as favorite
When you take a lot of photos, you can use the feature to mark your favorite photos or videos. All
your favorite items are stored in Favorites album and you can view and edit them.
Gallery > Photos.

1. Go to2. Choose a picture or video.
.

3. TapNote
You can go toGallery > Albums to view the favorite photos and videos in Favorites album.

Delete photos and videos
Gallery > Photos.

1. Go to2. Choose a picture or video.
3. Tap.

4. Tap Delete in the pop up window.
Tip
You can also touch and hold an item to select multiple photos or videos to delete.

AlbumsYour photos are organized automatically by categories, such as Favorites, Camera, Screenshotsand screen recordings, and Videos. You can view the organized albums or create new albums.
Create an album
You can create albums and add photos to the albums to categorize your photos and videos.
1. Go toGallery > Albums.

2. Tapat the lower-right corner of the phone.

3. Enter the album name.
4. Follow the instruction to add photos or videos to the album.
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Tip
You can also choose not to add photos or videos to the album.

Rename an album
Gallery > Albums.

1. Go to2. Press and hold the album that you want to rename.
3. TapRename.

4. Enter the new album name.
5. Tap OK.
Note
You cannot rename the default album name such as All photos, Favorites, Videos, and Screenshots andscreen recordings.

Hide albums
You can hide albums to protect your privacy. The hidden albums do not show on your Settingstab.
1. Go toGallery > Albums.

2. Press and hold the album that you want to hide.
3. TapHide.

4. Tap OK in the pop up window.
Note
If you want to view the hidden albums, you can see View hidden albums for more information.

Delete albums
1. Go toGallery > Albums.

2. Press and hold the album that you want to delete.
3. TapDelete.

4. Tap OK in the pop up window.

88Manage albums
You can move the albums to other albums, make photos or videos in albums shown in Photos,
and change the album cover.
1. Go toGallery > Albums.

2. Press and hold an album to choose the album.
3. TapMore to manage the album.

• Tap Show in Photos to make pictures shown on the All photos album.
• Tap Move to other albums to move the album to other albums.
• Tap Change album cover to select a new picture as an album cover.

Edit a video with Video editor
Video editor enables you to trim your videos, make contrast or brightness adjustments, change theplayback speed, and apply other features and effects.
1. OpenGallery.

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Video editor.
4. Select one or more videos.
5. Tapto import the videos.

6. Use video editing tools to edit the video.
• Tap Templates to select a template.
• Tap Editor to add transitions or new videos and cut the video into segments.
• Tap Filters to add a filter effect to the video.
• Tap Enhance to adjust the exposure, brightness, contrast, saturation, vibrance, warmth, tint,
highlights, fade, grain, sharpness, and vignette of the video.
• Tap Captions to add texts or credits.
• Tap Soundtrack to adjust the volume levels and add background music or sound to the video.

89• Tap Aspect ratio to adjust the aspect ratio of the video.
7. Tap Save.

Create a collage
You can combine multiple photos into a single image and apply an interesting layout.
Gallery.

1. Open

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Collage.
4. Select 1 to 6 photos.
5. Tapto import the photos.

6. Choose a collage style.
• Tap Poster to select a poster style collage.
• Tap Layout to select a layout. Then you can tap Margins to add margins and tap Aspectratio to change the aspect ratio of the whole collage.
• Tap Film roll to select a film roll style collage.
7. Tap Save.

Create a clip
You can share photos fromand music.
1. OpenGallery by creating a slideshow of your pictures with video effects

Gallery.

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Clip.
4. Select 3 to 20 photos and tap

to import the photos.

5. Use editing tools to edit the clip.
• Tap Templates to select a template.
• Tap Audio to add background music or sound to the clip.
• Tap Edit to add more photos or delete some photos.
906. Tap Save.
Note
You can choose to create a video for 10s or Longer video at the upper-middle of the phone.

Edit a picture with Cutout
Cutout can automatically cut out subjects from a picture and change the background behind thesubjects.
1. OpenGallery.

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Cutout.
4. Select 1 photo.
5. Wait for the system to identify the subjects in the photo.
6. Select a background to change the background behind the subjects.
7. Tap Save.

Edit a picture with Art
You can add an Art style to your photo.
1. OpenGallery.

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Art.
4. Choose an art style.
• Tap Low poly to add a futuristic geometric background.
• Tap Etching to add an atmosphere of old master prints.
• Tap Sketch to turn backgrounds into sketches.
• Tap Watercolor to add watercolor style backgrounds.
• Tap RGB to add a cyberpunk retro effect.
• Tap Blinds to add a misplaced vertical segments effect.
• Tap Foggy window to add hazy blurs.
91• Tap Tech to add a futuristic feel.
5. Select 1 photo.
6. Wait for the system to apply the art style.
Note
You can also choose an art style to change the current style.

7. Tap Save.

Edit a video with Video effects
Use Video effects to apply interesting effects on portrait videos.
The feature may not be available to some models.
1. OpenGallery.

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Video effects.
4. Tap Start and select 1 video.
5. Tap Next to import the video.
6. Press and hold the video effects to apply different effects to the video.
7. Tap Save.

Free up space
Free up space clears photos in your Gallery to free up storage space.
1. OpenGallery.

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Free up space.
The system starts scanning the Gallery automatically.
4. Tap View or View details.
5. Select the photos that you want to delete.
6. Tap Delete selected photos.
7. Tap Delete in the pop up window.
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Sort and set the album view format
You can sort albums by name, created time, or last updated time.
1. OpenGallery.

2. TapAlbums at the bottom.

3. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
4. Tap Sort and view.
5. Choose to sort and set the album view format.
• Tap Sort to sort the albums in Custom, Name, Created, or Last updated.
• Tap List view to view albums in list format.

Gallery Settings
Enable Select best photo
HyperOS analyzes similar photos and marks the best photos for you.
Select best photo is enabled by default. You can also disable the feature to remove marks fromphotos.
1. OpenGallery.

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tapto enable Select best photo.

View hidden albums
1. OpenGallery.

2. TapAlbums at the bottom.

3. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
4. Tap Settings.
5. Tap View hidden albums.
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If you want to hide albums, you can see Hide albums for more information.

Enable Recognise text on images
The feature allows the system to recognise text on images, and you can select or take otheractions with the text.
1. OpenGallery.

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tapto enable Recognise text on images.

Note
To recognise the text on images, see Manage pictures for more information.

Set secure sharing
Secure sharing enables you to share photos and videos without the privacy information such as
location, phone model, or metadata.
1. OpenGallery.

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Secure sharing.
5. Choose to set secure sharing.
• Tap

to enable Share without location info by default to remove location info fromshared photos. Share without location info by default is enabled by default.
• Tap

to enable Share without metadata by default to remove device model, metadata,and other information. Share without metadata by default is enabled by default.
Convert HEIF before sending
The system converts HEIF images to JPEG before sending.
1. OpenGallery.

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
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3. Tap Settings.
4. Tapto enable Convert HEIF before sending. The feature is usually enabled by default.

Chapter 10 Apps
Note
When you use Apps, certain permissions such as the access to location info and camera need to be allowed.
You can give limited permissions to the Apps and withdraw the consent at any time.

Calculator
Calculator to perform basic arithmetic calculations with the standard calculator.

You can use

You can also use the scientific calculator for trigonometric functions, angular radians, roots, andfinancial and currency measurement.
Use Calculator
1. OpenCalculator.

2. Choose proper calculators.
• Tap Calculator to use the basic calculator for basic arithmetic calculations.

95• Tapto switch to the scientific calculator for trigonometric functions, angular radians, androots.

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• Tap Converter to use the Converter calculator to convert currencies and multiple units ofmeasurement.

Copy, delete, or clear numbers
1. OpenCalculator.

2. Tap the numbers to calculate.
3. Choose to copy, delete, or clear numbers.
• Touch and hold the calculation result in the display, then tap Copy. You can now paste theresult elsewhere.
• Tap

to delete the last digit if you mistakenly enter a number.

• Tap C to delete the last entry or tap AC to delete all entries.

Clock
Add an alarm
You can set alarms for any time of day and have them repeat on one or more days of the week.

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1. Open

Clock.

2. Tapon the start page to add an alarm.

3. Adjust the alarm time.
4. Set the ringtone, repeat frequency, and other items.
5. Tap.
shows beside the alarm time.

The
Tip

If you want to change the preset alarm time, tap the alarm to change the time.

Turn off the alarm
You can turn off the alarm once on the day you set or turn off the repeating alarm.
1. OpenClock.

2. Tapbeside the alarm time.

3. Select to turn off the alarm once or turn off the repeating alarm.
Add custom clock
You can add clocks in different countries and regions to compare the time.
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Clock.

1. Open
2. Tap.

3. Tap.

4. Search for a country or city.
5. Tap the location to add a custom clock to the start page.
Use stopwatch
You can use the stopwatch to measure the duration of an activity such as a match or an event.
Clock.

1. Open
2. Tap.

3. Tapto start.

4. Tapto pause the stopwatch.

Note
You can tap

to mark different time segments, tap

to continue, or tap

to reset the stopwatch.

Set a timer
You can use the timer to count down from a specified time. You can set times with duration fromone second to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
Clock.

1. Open
2. Tap.

3. Set the time period.
4. Tapto start timing.

Note
The timer stops automatically when the timing ends. You can also tap
continue, or tap

to reset the timer.

Compass99

to pause the timer, tap

toYou can use Compass to show your direction, location, and elevation.

Use compass
Compass.

1. Open

2. Place your phone on a horizontal or vertical surface to see the compass face.
Tip
You can see the real-time view provided by your camera when you hold the phone vertically.

Use a level
You can use the level to measure whether a surface is horizontal or vertical.
1. OpenCompass.

2. Swipe left from the start page to use your phone as a level.
3. Place your device on a horizontal or vertical surface to see the level face.
Note
When the color of the circles turns green, it shows that the phone is horizontal or vertical to the surface.

Downloads
You can use

Downloads to manage your downloaded apps and other files.
100Add a new download job
1. OpenDownloads.

2. Tapat the lower-right corner.

3. Enter an HTTP or HTTPS link in the box.
4. Tap Download.
Tip
You can swipe left from the start page to view the completed download jobs.

Delete a downloaded job
1. OpenDownloads.

2. Swipe left or tap

to open the download page on the start page.

3. Choose to delete a downloaded job.
• Touch and hold the item, then tap• Tap the item, then tap.

.

File Manager
File Manager is an easy and powerful file explorer. It helps you easily manage storage on yourdevice, network-attached storage, and cloud storages. You can also find how many files and apps
you have on your device at a glance immediately after opening the App.
Document view
You can tap

to view documents. They are sorted into various categories, such as images,

videos, docs, music, APKs, Bluetooth & downloads, and archives. You can tap the corresponding
category to locate a document.
Storage statistics
You can tap

to check what files occupy the internal storage of your device at a glance and see

all the items in the root folders.
Share files
101File Manager.

1. Open

2. Choose a file, then tap the file.
3. TapSend to share the file to different platforms.

Move files to other folder
File Manager.

1. Open

2. Choose a file, then tap the file.
3. TapMove to move the file to other folders.

Delete files
File Manager.

1. Open

2. Choose a file, then tap the file.
3. TapDelete to delete the file.

Manage files
You can make the files private, add the files to the Favorites folder, copy, rename, and make otheradjustments.
1. OpenFile Manager.

2. Choose a file, then tap the file.
3. TapMore to manage the file.

• Tap Copy to copy the file to other folders.
• Tap Make private to make the file private.
• Tap Add to favorites to add the file to Favorites folder in Add to favorites of Internal
storage.
• Tap Rename to rename the file.
• Tap Open in another app to open the file with other apps.
• Tap Details to view the detailed information of the file.
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Clear up space
File Manager.

1. Openat the upper right corner of the phone.

2. Tap3. Tap Clean up.
The system automatically scans for trash files from Cache files, Obsolete files, Packages,
Residuals, and Memory.
4. Choose the files that you want to clear.
5. Tap Clean up.

GoogleGoogle service supports many Apps. To learn how to use the Apps, see https://support.google.
com for more information. To download more Apps, you can go toPlay Store App or the

Google official website.
Assistant
You can use

Assistant to get stuff done faster. Instead of performing tasks manually bytapping your finger on the screen a gazillion times, you can get the job done by using voicecommands. Assistant is smart and well-integrated with HyperOS.
See assistant.google.com for more information.
Calendar
You can use

Calendar to view schedule information, set reminders, and add tasks or events.

Contacts
You can use

Contacts to keep all your contact information in one place and reach several

people at once. You can organize, review, and merge your contacts, create personal mailing lists,and quickly send messages to groups of people you contact the most, without entering theiraddresses individually.
Drive
With

Drive, you can open, view, rename, and share files saved to your Drive cloud account.
103See support.google.com/drive for more information.
Meet
You can easily make one-to-one video calls withMeet.

See support.google.com/meet for more information.
Gmail
Gmail enables you to send and receive an email with Google’s web-based email service.
See support.google.com/mail for more information.
GoogleGoogle, you can find online content that interests you, and turn on your personalized

With

feed to receive customized content.
See support.google.com/websearch for more information.
Google One
Google One, you can automatically back up your phone and manage the Google cloudWith
storage.

• You can use the Google account to automatically back up photos, contacts, messages, andother important things. If you break, lose or upgrade your phone, you can restore everything to
your new HyperOS device.
Note
Every Google account has 15 GB of free space.

• You can manage your Google account storage across Drive, Gmail, and Photos.
Maps
You can use

Maps to get directions and other location-based information.

Attention
You must enable location services to use

Maps.

See support.google.com/maps for more information.
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News
News is a personalized news aggregator that organizes and highlights what’s happening in
the world so you can discover more about the stories that matter to you.
See support.google.com/news/publisher-center for more information.
Photos
You can store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with
Photos.
See support.google.com/photos for more information.
Play StoreYou can find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in

PlayStore.
See support.google.com/play for more information.
Podcasts
With

Podcasts, you can play the latest episodes from your favorite shows, explore podcast

recommendations, and manage your listening activities.
See support.google.com/googleplay/podcasts for more information.
YouTube
You can use

YouTube to watch and upload videos right from your device.

See support.google.com/youtube for more information.
YT Music
You can stream and browse playlists, albums, and artists from

YT Music.

Mi Browser
Mi Browser is a fast and secure full-featured web browser for mobile devices. You can use Mi
Browser to surf the web, browse news, search for things, watch videos, shop online, and play online games. You can also use Mi Browser to download images and videos from social media, usefile management tools, and set private folders.
105Search or open web address
Mi Browser.

1. Open
2. TapHome to open the Home page.

3. Type on the search bar to search or open web address.
Manage files
You can send, hide, delete, and view the detailed information.
1. Open
2. Tap

Mi Browser.
Files to view all files.

3. Tap and hold a file that you want to manage.
4. Choose Send, Hide, Delete, or More.
Open online games
You can play online game without loading a game App.
1. Open
2. Tap

Mi Browser.
Games to open the Games page.

3. Tap a game to play.
View Bookmarks and History
You can view your stored bookmarks and browse history.
1. Go to2. Tap

Mi Browser >Profile.

to view bookmarks and history.

Enable Incognito mode, Dark mode, or Desktop mode
1. Go toMi Browser >Profile.

2. Choose to enable Incognito mode, Dark mode, or Desktop mode.
• Incognito mode: Incognito mode allows you to browse the web safely and privately withoutleaving any search or browsing history.
• Dark mode: The dark color scheme can boost visual experience in low-light environment.
106• Desktop mode: Desktop mode enables you to browse web pages similar to the look on
computer desktop.

Mi Remote
Mi Remote is a universal remote control App that works with your phone’s IR Blaster (Infrared
Blaster) port. Mi Remote supports Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, Haier, Videocon, Micromax, Onida, and other brands. You can control the available appliances including TVs, set-top
boxes, DVD players, smart boxes, air conditioners, projectors, cameras, and other devices in yourhome.
Use Mi Remote to control remote devices
You can use Mi Remote App on your phone to control remote devices when you are not convenient with a Remoter.
The following takes Set-top box as an example.
1. Open

Mi Remote.

2. Tap Add remote to view available device types such as TV, fan, or smart box.
3. Select Set-top box to choose a service provider.
4. Tap Power and follow the onscreen instructions to connect the remote devices.
Note
Mi Remote does not support some devices. You can check the features based on real situations.

Mi Video
Mi Video is a powerful local video player. With Mi Video, you can play, download, stream, andmanage your videos in one place. You can easily zoom in and out on the played videos.
Play videos
1. Open

Mi Video.

2. TapLocal to view local files.

3. Tapto open video page.

You can view your local videos in Videos, Folders, and Playlist categories.
1074. Tap a video to play.
Play musics
1. Open

Mi Video.

2. TapLocal to view local files.

3. Tapto open the music page.

4. Tap a music to play.
Useful features in side panels
When you play a video, you can use useful features to add more effects to your video.
Icons

Function

Icons

Function

Lock the screen.

Take a screenshot.

Loop the video.

Stretch the video.

View the video in
notification shade.

Rotate the screen.

More features

Share the video.

Cast the video.

Select audio track.

Adjust subtitles.

Mute the video.

Browse the playlist.

Activate backgroundplayback.

Adjust play speed.

AB loop

Gesture shortcuts in Mi video108

Gesture

Function

Double tap to rewind by 5 seconds.

Double tap to pause or resume.

Double tap to fast forward by 5 seconds.

Swipe up or down at the left part of the screen to adjust
the brightness.

Swipe up or down at the right part of the screen to adjust
the volume.

Manage videos
You can share, rename, delete, and hide the videos.
1. Open

Mi Video.

2. Choose a video, then touch and hold the video.
3. Manage videos.
• Tap

Share to share the video to different platforms.

• Tap

Rename to rename the video.

• Tap

Properties to view the detailed information of the video.

• Tap

Hide to make the video private.

• Tap

Delete to delete the video.

Music
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Music to stream and browse playlists, albums, and artists. You can also play mu-

You can use

sic saved on your phone.
Play your music
Music.

1. Open

2. Browse songs in Songs, Artists, Albums, or Folders page.
3. Choose a music to play.
Sign in to your Xiaomi Account
You can sign in to your Xiaomi account to sync your music information and preference.
Music.

1. Open
2. Tapto open the account settings.

3. Tap Sign in to sign in to your Xiaomi Account.
Set up MusicYou can set sleep timer, filter files, and do more other settings.
1. Open
2. TapMusic.
to open the account settings.

3. Go to Settings > Advanced settings to find service and settings.
• Tap

to enable Sleep timer to stop player after a certain time.

• Tap Headphones & audio effects to enable Dolby Atmos and adjust graphic equalizer.
• Tap

to enable By size or By length and drag the slider to adjust to filter audio files.

Enable Dark mode
Dark mode creates a comfort visual effect in low-light environment.
1. Open
2. TapMusic.
to open the account settings.
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3. TapNotes
You can take notes with text, images, audio, and mind maps.
Create a note
1. OpenNotes.

2. Tapin

page to create a note.

3. Enter the text.
to save the note.

4. TapTip• You can add audio, images, sketches, checklists, and other items in a note.
• You can also apply a heading style, bold or italic font, a bulleted or numbered list, and more items tochange the formattings.

Make a voice note
1. OpenNotes.

2. Tapto add a note.

3. Tapand speak to your phone.

4. Tapto stop the recording.

5. Enter the title of the voice note.
6. Tapto save the voice note.

Tip
You can press and holdto create a voice note.

Delete a note
1. OpenNotes.

2. Touch and hold a note in.

3. Tap Delete.
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Manage notes
You can hide, pin, delete, move note, and create a folder to categorize notes.
Notes.

1. Open

2. Touch and hold a note to choose one or multiple notes.
3. Choose to manage the notes.
• Tap Hide to hide the note.
• Tap Pin to pin the note.
• Tap Delete to delete the note.
• Tap Move to to move the note to a new folder.
Restore deleted notes
1. OpenNotes.

2. Tapon the start page.

3. Tapto view all folders.

4. Tapto view all deleted notes.

5. Tap the note you want to restore, then tap

Restore.

Create a new folder
1. OpenNotes.

2. Tapon the start page.

3. Tapto view all folders.

4. Tap New folder.
5. Enter the folder name.
6. Tap OK.
Search notes
1. OpenNotes.
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2. Tap the search bar inpage to enter keywords of the note.

3. Choose to locate the note.
View hidden notes
1. OpenNotes.

2. Swipe down from the upper part of the screen and then release.
3. Enter the privacy protection password.
4. Tap a hidden note to view details.
Create a subtask checklist
You can use Notes as a reminder to remind you of the daily routines and tasks.
1. OpenNotes.

2. Swipe left or tap
3. TapTasks at the bottom of the start page.

to create checklist of subtasks.

4. Enter the subtask text.
5. Tap Done.
Note• You can set a reminder and a repeat interval of each subtask checklist.
• If you want to add more subtasks, tap.

RecorderYou can use Recorder to record an event, a meeting, personal notes, or classroom lectures,
creative ideas, and more.
Record audio
1. OpenRecorder.

2. Tapto start.

3. Tapto stop recording.

4. Tapto save the recording.
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Tip
• The recording name is generated by default. You can edit the name to a new one.
• You can tap

to mark specific segments, tap

to pause the recording, and tap

to continue therecording.

View recordings
Recorder.

1. Open

2. Tap the recording that you want to view.
Tip
You can also share, mark, or make the recording play fast.

Set up Recorder
Recorder.

1. Open
2. Tapat the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Choose to manage Recorder settings.
• Tap

to enable Earpiece mode to play audio using the earpiece speaker.

• Tap

to enable Mute ringer when recording.

• Tap

to enable Name recording manually.

• Tap Recording format to select M4A, MP3, or WAV.
• Tap Delete synced recordings to delete synced recordings.
• Tap Recently deleted items to manage deleted items. Deleted items can be stored in thetrash for up to 30 days.
• Tap Clear data to delete cached items, app data, and customized settings.

Scanner
You can open

Scanner and place the QR code inside the frame to scan different types of QR

codes and bar codes.
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Tip
You can turn on the flash in the dark environment.

Security
Security to clean up phone storage, manage Apps and permissions, filter and

You can use

block spam calls and messages, and protect your phone from hidden viruses or malicious Apps.
App lock
App lock helps protect your privacy. See App lock for more information.
Battery and performance
Battery to test the power consumption and optimize battery-related items. See Chapter 4

Use

Battery and maintenance for more information.
Blocklist
Blocklist automatically filters all types of spam, phishing, and marketing calls and messages.
Blocklist displays the history of your filtered SMS messages and incoming calls.
Note
Highlighted phone numbers indicate unread messages or calls. Phone numbers go from red to black after
you read corresponding messages or call history.

Enable Blocklist
You can add phone numbers to the blocklist.
1. Go to2. Tap3. TapSecurity >Blocklist.

at the upper-right corner of the phone.
to enable Blocklist.

Manage blocked incoming calls
You can view the blocked incoming call history or unblock a blocked incoming call.
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1. Go to

Security >Blocklist.

2. Choose a blocked call.
3. Tap the phone number to view call history.
4. Manage blocked incoming calls.
• Tap a call in the call history to dial or send a message.
• Tap Unblock to unblock the number.
Tip
You can touch and hold a phone number to delete multiple items.

Manage blocklist
Use phone numbers, prefixes, and locations to establish blocking condition.
You need to enable Blocklist first.
1. Go to2. TapSecurity >Blocklist.

at the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Manage blocklist.
• Tap Blocked numbers to block calls and messages from specific numbers.
• Tap Exceptions to allow calls and messages from specific numbers.
Call blocklist settings
You can choose to block calls from different groups of people and contacts.
1. Go to2. TapSecurity >Blocklist.

at the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Tap Call blocklist to choose to block calls.
• Tap

to enable Block calls from strangers.

• Tap

to enable Block forwarded calls.

• Tap

to enable Block calls from contacts.
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to enable Block calls from hidden numbers.

• Tap
Boost speed

Boost speed to help your phone work faster. The feature clears cache and memory of theUserunning third-party Apps, running system Apps, and locked running Apps.
Cleaner
Cleaner to delete useless items that stored on the phone and make the phone work fastUseand productively.
Clear trash
Cleaner scans trash of cache files, obsolete files, installation packages, residuals, and memory
cache. You can clear up the items.
Security.

1. Open

Cleaner to launch an automatic scan for trash.

2. Tap3. Choose the items that you want to clear.
4. Tap the button below to clean up the selected items.
Set the reminder
You can receive an alert notification to use Cleaner when trashes reach the limit.
1. Go toSecurity >Cleaner.

2. Tapat the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Tapto enable Remind to clean.

4. Set trash size limit and schedule alerts frequency.
Data usage
Use

Data usage to manage your data plan. It keeps track of data usage and helps restrict mo-bile data, background data, or Wi-Fi usage of Apps.
Deep clean
Use

Deep clean to delete redundant or unnecessary items to free up your phone storage.
117• Delete the redundant photos: detect duplicate photos and poor-quality images in yourGallery.
• Uninstall rarely-used Apps: delete the rarely used Apps to free up space.
• Delete App data: clear unimportant data for each App.
• Delete the big files: delete the unimportant big files.
• Delete the unnecessary videos: delete the unnecessary videos.
Cleaner settings
1. Go toSecurity >Cleaner

2. Tapat the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Choose to manage Cleaner settings.
• Tap

to enable Remind to clean, and then to set a trash size limit and schedule.

• Tap

to enable Scan app memory.

• Tap

to enable Show Home screen shortcut.

Dual apps
Dual apps allows you to clone an existing app on your device and use it independently with adifferent account. See Dual apps for more information.
Facebook cleaner
Use

Facebook cleaner to clean images, videos, GIFs, or Cache files.

Game Turbo
Game Turbo boosts the connection stability for games by limiting the bandwidth of backgrounddownloads and reducing network delay. This feature clears memory reserved for the backgroundprocesses to give more space for the game and prevents you from notification disturbances.
Open games with Game Turbo
1. Go toSecurity >Game Turbo.

2. Swipe up or down in the left part of the screen to select a game.
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Add games to Game Turbo
1. Go toSecurity >Game Turbo.

2. Tapto view games.

3. Tapbeside the games to add the games to Game Turbo.

Manage Booster General settings
Security >1. Go toGame Turbo >.

2. Tap General Settings.
3. Choose to manage Booster General settings.
• Tap

to enable Game Turbo to improve gaming experience.

• Tap

to enable In-game shortcuts. You can swipe from the top side edge of the screen toview games.
to enable Content recommendations to receive gaming-related content• Tap

recommendations.
• Tap

to enable Remove added games from Home screen.

• Tap Uninstall games to choose to uninstall games at once.
• Tap

to enable Home screen shortcut.

• Tap Add game to add games to Game Turbo.
Set up Performance mode
1. Go toSecurity >Game Turbo >.

2. Tap Performance mode to set up Performance mode.
• Tap Performance mode to choose to enable Wi-Fi optimization or Optimized touch
controls. Wi-Fi optimization reduces Wi-Fi network delay. Optimized touch controls
increases touch response and sensitivity.
• Tap

to enable Performance optimization to avoid overheating and hardware-related

issues.
119• Tap Memory exceptions to add Apps to exceptions and prevent them from being optimized.
• Tap

to enable Mi WiFi speed boost to increase connection speed by 10% to 20% when

the phone is connected to Mi/Redmi routers.
Set up Game DND
The feature restricts selected system features, buttons, and full screen gestures when you playgames.
1. Go toSecurity >Game Turbo >.

2. Tap Game DND to set up Game DND.
• Tap Enhanced experience to choose to enable Turn off auto brightness, Turn off Reading
mode, Restrict screenshot gestures, or Don’t open Notification shade.
• Tap

to enable Restrict buttons and gestures.

Manage GPU settings
GPU settings helps select or customize the performance between the Picture quality, the Highest
frame rate, and the Gaming performance when you play a game.
1. Go toSecurity >Game Turbo.

2. Tap Custom at the bottom of the phone.
3. Tap GPU settings to choose GPU modes such as Default, Save power, Balanced, Highquality, or Custom.
Note
Custom enables you to customize Frame rate, Resolution, Anti-aliasing, Anisotropic filtering, Texture
filtering quality, and Optimize graphics.

Set up Touch Controls
Touch Controls helps select or customize the performance between the Classic mode (Default),
Pro mode, Aiming accuracy, and Tap stability.
1. Go toSecurity >Game Turbo.

2. Tap Custom at the bottom of the phone.
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3. Tap Additional settings to choose TOUCH CONTROLS modes.
• Tap Classic mode (default).
• Tap Pro mode. Pro mode is designed for professional players.
• Tap Customize to personalize the Swipe response, Sensitivity to continuous taps, Aiming
accuracy, and Tap stability.
Set up Touch-resistant area
The feature reduces touch sensitivity near the edges to avoid triggering touch controls.
1. Go toSecurity >Game Turbo.

2. Tap Custom at the bottom of the phone.
3. Tap Additional settings to choose Touch-resistant area.
Set up Enhanced visuals
The feature helps increase contrast and enhance details for games.
1. Go toSecurity >Game Turbo.

2. Tap Custom at the bottom of the phone.
3. Tap Additional settings to choose Enhanced visuals performances.
Restore default settings
1. Go toSecurity >Game Turbo.

2. Tap Custom at the bottom of the phone.
3. Tap Additional settings to choose Restore default settings.
4. Tap Restore.
5. Tap OK.
Hide apps
Use Hide apps enables you to hide App icons so they no longer appear on your Home screen.
1. Go toSecurity >Hide apps.
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beside an App to hide the App icon.

2. TapOpen hidden Apps
1. Spread two fingers apart on the Home screen.
A folder with hidden Apps shows.
2. Tap a hidden App.
Note
If you enabled App lock, you need to enter the password when you open the hidden folder.

Manage Hide apps
1. Go toSecurity >Hide apps.

2. Tapat the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Manage Hide apps.
• Tap

to enable Hide notifications to not show the notifications from hidden Apps.

• Tap

to enable App lock to protect private files.

Manage Apps
You can go to

Security >Manage apps to update and uninstall Apps or manage thepermissions. See Manage apps, Dual apps, and Permissions for more information.
PrivacyUse

Privacy to manage Apps that request sensitive permissions, monitor how Apps use

sensitive permissions, and manage other privacy-related permissions. See Privacy protection for
more information.
Second space
You can go to

Security >Second space to create a second space to separate and secure

your data.
To turn on Second space, see Turn on Second space for more information.

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Security scan
Security scan to scan your phone for dangerous Apps and viruses. The feature timely

Use

solves the issues related to Wi-Fi, payment environment, privacy, and viruses.
Use Security scan
Use Security scan to scan the system and get suggestions on clearing trash and checking the newfeatures.
1. Go toSecurity >Security scan.

2. Tap the suggestions to clear up space or view the new features.
Scan before installingApps checked for viruses and malware before being installing.
Security >1. Go toSecurity scan.

2. Tapat the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Tapto enable Scan before installing.

Solve problems
Use

Solve problems to scan and solve performance, network, settings, battery, and other is-sues of the phone.
Note
If you find some problems, you can tap Submit to report issues or suggestions in Services & feedback.

Test network
Find and solve network-related issues
Use

Test network to run a network test when you encounter problems with network. You canfollow the onscreen instructions to resolve the current network problems after you see the test results.
Close connected Apps
All Apps currently connected to the internet are shown in the test results. You can tap an App toforce to stop it.
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You can report the issues you encounter to our developers. Your suggestions on how to improve
HyperOS are welcomed. We always do our best to fix the issues you report in the upcoming
updates.
Open Services & Feedback
You can access Services & feedback with one of the two following methods:• Tap

Services & feedback in Tools.

• Tap

Feedback in

Settings.

Submit feedback
1. OpenServices & feedback.

2. Tap Submit feedback.
3. Choose Issues or Suggestions to describe issues.
• Tap Issues and describe the issues.
• Tap Suggestions and share how you would like to improve HyperOS.
4. Select the item of your feedback.
5. Select how often the issue occurs and the exact time that the issue happened lately.
6. Tap Send.
Note
You can choose to add an image or video, enter your phone number or email, or add logs when you submit a
feedback.

ShareMeYou can use

ShareMe to back up or transfer files between HyperOS devices or between yourmobile devices. See Transfer files with the ShareMe App for more information.

Themes
Themes can give your phone a new look. Themes is the official personalization platform of HyperOS with thousands of high-quality themes. Besides the familiar themes, wallpapers, ringtones,
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Weather
You can use Weather to check the weather in your current location and other locations. You canview the upcoming hourly and 5-day forecast and see the air pollution and other information.
View weather info
You can open

Weather to view the current and the 5-day forecast weather information of yourlocation. You can also check the 24-hour forecast, wind speed and direction, real feel, UV index,
and pressure on the start page.
Add a city to your weather list
You can add and view the weather information of different cities in your weather list.
1. Open
2. Tap

Weather.
at the upper-right corner of the start page.

3. Search for city.
4. Tapto add the city to the start page.

Delete a city from your weather list
1. Open
2. Tap

Weather.
at the upper-right corner of the start page.

The city list appears.
3. Touch and hold a city.
4. TapDelete.

Manage Weather settings
You can set your preferred weather units display, the update time for weather information, andchange the sound effects when the weather changes.
1. Open
2. Tap

Weather.
at the upper-right corner of the start page.
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3. Tap Settings to view all settings.
4. Manage Weather settings.
• Units: allows you to set preferred temperature units, wind speed units, or atmosphericpressure units.
• Update at night automatically: allows the App to update weather info between 23:00 and
7:00.
• Sound effects: allows the weather changes with sound effects.

Xiaomi Community
Xiaomi Community is an official forum for Xiaomi users. It helps and provides the latest news
about Xiaomi Products and HyperOS updates. You can chat with Xiaomi fans in Xiaomi Community.
View the latest news
You can view the latest news and comments about Xiaomi and HyperOS from the official accounts
or users in the community.
Xiaomi Community.

1. Open
2. Tap

HOME to view the latest news.

3. Tap the news that you are interested in to see more details.
Tip
You can also make comments below the news.

Make a post
You can post anything that you want to say and share your ideas with other users of the same interest in the community.
1. Open
2. TapXiaomi Community.
to choose to post a post, thread, video, poll, or Q&A.

3. Enter the text that you want to share.
4. Tap Submit.
Tip
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You can also select a forum, add a topic, add photos, videos, and other media files to your post. Other users
with the same interest may find your post easily.

Join a forum
You can join the forum that you are interested in and view the latest news and information of the forum.
1. OpenXiaomi Community.

2. Tap

FORUM to view your forums.

3. Tap All forums to see all forums.
4. Choose the forum that you want to join in, then tap Join beside the forum.

Chapter 11 Security and safety
Passwords and security
You can set password to protect your phone. When you turn the phone on or wake it, you needto enter the password to unlock the phone.
Set up Screen lock
1. Go toSettings >Fingerprints, face data, and screen lock > Screen lock.

2. Choose a screen lock type.
• Tap Pattern to draw a simple pattern with your finger to lock the phone. See Set a patternlock for more information.
• Tap Pin to enter 4 to 16 numbers to lock the phone. See Set up a PIN lock for more
information.
• Tap Password to enter 4 or more letters or numbers to lock the phone. See Set up a facelock for more information.
Set a pattern lock
1. Go toSettings >Fingerprints, face data, and screen lock > Screen lock.

2. Tap Pattern.
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3. Draw an unlock pattern and then tap Next.
4. Draw the unlock pattern again and then tap Confirm.
Note
If you do not want to set other lock methods, tap Cancel.

Set up a PIN lock
1. Go toSettings >Fingerprints, face data, and screen lock > Screen lock.

2. Tap Pin.
3. Enter 4 to 16 digits.
4. Tap Continue and then tap OK to confirm your password.
Note
If you do not want to set other lock methods, tap Cancel.

Set up a password lock
1. Go toSettings >Fingerprints, face data, and screen lock > Screen lock.

2. Tap Password.
3. Enter 4 or more digits or letters.
4. Tap Continue and then tap OK to confirm your password.
Note
If you do not want to set other lock methods, tap Cancel.

Set up a fingerprint lockYou have to set up Screen lock first before you set up Fingerprint unlock. You can see Set up
Screen lock for more information.
1. Go toSettings >Fingerprints, face data, and screen lock > Fingerprint unlock.

2. Verify your identification with a screen unlock.
3. Add your fingerprint on the fingerprint scanner.
4. Tap Done.
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The place of fingerprint sensor may vary in different models. The fingerprint sensors may locate on the sidesof the phone or in the bottom of the screen.

Tip
Make sure both your finger and the screen are clean.

Set up a face lockYou need to set up Pattern first before you set up Face unlock. You can see Set up Screen lock formore information.
1. Go toSettings >Fingerprints, face data, and screen lock > Face unlock.

2. Verify your identification with a screen unlock.
3. Tap Start to add your face data.
4. Tap Done.
Unlock with Bluetooth device
You can unlock the phone with Bluetooth devices such as some wearable devices made by Xiaomi.
You need to set screen lock before you set up Unlock with Bluetooth device. You can see Set up
Screen lock for more information.
1. Go to

Settings >Fingerprints, face data, and screen lock > Unlock with Bluetooth

device.
2. Tapto enable Unlock device.

3. Verify your identification with a screen unlock.
4. Tap Allow to turn on Bluetooth in the pop-up window.
5. Tap an available device to connect.
Use Privacy protection password
Privacy protection password is used for the Apps that might contain sensitive information.
1. Go toSettings >Fingerprints, face data, and screen lock > Privacy protection password.

2. Tapto enable Use Privacy protection password.
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Find my device
You can enable Use Find My Device to find, lock, or reset the phone if it is lost.
1. Go toSettings >Fingerprints, face data, and screen lock > Privacy.

2. Tap Find My Device.
3. Tapto enable Use Find My Device. Use Find My Device is usually enabled by default.

4. Tap Find My Device app or Find My Device web to find the phone.
Note
Find My Device app does not work until you add a Google account.

Security status
You can go to

Settings >Security & privacy to view the information about Find device,

Security update, and Google Play Protect.
Note
Google Play Protect regularly checks your Apps and phone for harmful behavior. You are notified of any security
risks found.

Safety & emergency
In case of emergency, you can use your phone quickly and easily to call for help and alert youremergency contacts.
Add medical information
Add you identification, name, address, blood, allergies and other medical information to help thefirst respondent know your information quickly.
1. Go toSettings >Safety & emergency > Medical information.

2. Tap Name, Blood type, Allergies, Medications, Address, Medical notes, or Organ donor
to add your medical information.
Add an emergency contact
You can add emergency contacts to help the first responders to contact to your family and friends.
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1. Go to

Settings >Safety & emergency > Emergency contacts.

2. Tap Add contact.
3. Choose a contact or create a new contact.
4. Tap the contact to add it to the emergency contact list.
Tip
You can tap

to search for a contact.

Use Emergency SOS
After you enable the feature, you can press the Power button 5 times or more rapidly to play a loudsound when Emergency SOS is starting.
If you set up Emergency SOS for the first time, an on-screen guide helps you set up the Emergency SOS. The settings include whether to play countdown alarm, how to set up your emergency actions and share your information in emergency, and so on.
1. Go toSettings >Safety & emergency > Emergency SOS.

2. Tapto enable Use Emergency SOS.

Use Emergency SOS is usually enabled by default.
Play alarm soundAfter you enable the feature, the phone plays a loud sound when Emergency SOS starts.
You need to enable Use Emergency SOS first.
1. Go toSettings >2. Tapto enable Play alarm sound.

Safety & emergency > Emergency SOS.

Manage emergency actions
You need to enable Use Emergency SOS first.
1. Go toSettings >Safety & emergency > Emergency SOS.

2. Manage emergency actions.
131• Tapto enable Call emergency services. You can add an emergency call.

Note
If you enter a non-emergency number, your phone must be unlocked to use Emergency SOS and your call
may not be answered.

• Tap

to enable Share info with emergency contacts. In an emergency, your real-time

location and other information are automatically shared.
• Tap

to enable Record emergency video. The feature can record, back up, and sharean emergency video.
Enable Crisis alerts
The feature notifies you about natural disasters and public emergencies that affect your area.
1. Go toSettings >2. Tapto enable Crisis alerts.

Safety & emergency > Crisis alerts.

Send Emergency Location
When you call or text an emergency number, your phone can automatically send the location to
emergency response partners.
1. Go toSettings >Safety & emergency > Emergency Location Service.

2. Tapto enable Use Emergency Location Service.

Use Emergency Location Service is usually enabled by default.
Enable Earthquake alerts
When the phone detects an earthquake nearby, you get an alert with the initial estimated magnitude
and distance from your location.
1. Go toSettings >Safety & emergency > Earthquake alerts.

2. Tapto enable Earthquake alerts.

Enable wireless emergency alerts132You can receive alerts that threat your life and property, bulletins about child abduction, and test information from the safety alert system.
1. Go toSettings >Safety & emergency > Wireless emergency alerts.

2. Tapto enable Allow alerts. Allow alerts is usually enabled by default.

3. Choose to enable alerts types.
• Tap

to enable Extreme threats. The feature alerts extreme threats to life and property.

• Tap

to enable Severe threats. The feature alerts severe threats to life and property.

• Tap

to enable AMBER alerts. The feature alerts child abduction emergency bulletins.

• Tap

to enable Test alerts. The feature allows to receive carrier tests and monthly tests

from the safety alert system.
Note
You can tap Emergency alert history to view previous alerts.

Set alert preferences
1. Go toSettings >Safety & emergency > Wireless emergency alerts.

2. Choose to set alert preferences.
• Tap

to enable Vibration when in alert. Vibration is usually enabled by default.

• Tap Alert reminder to select an alert reminder frequency.

Privacy
View Privacy dashboard
You can view the time line of when Apps used a permission in the past 24 hours.
1. Go toSettings >Security & privacy.

2. Tap Privacy, and then tap Privacy dashboard to view which permissions are recently used.
3. Tap a permission to view the time line.
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The feature may not be available to some models.

Manage permissions
1. Go toSettings >Security & privacy.

2. Tap Privacy, and then tap Permission manager to control App access to your data.
3. Tap a permission to view which Apps can access the permission.
4. Tap an App to change the App permission.
Show passwords
Show passwords displays characters briefly as you type.
1. Go toSettings >Security & privacy.

2. Tap Privacy, and then tap

to enable Show passwords.

Use Autofill with Google
Autofill with Google saves and fills with passwords, credit cards, or addresses when needed.
1. Go toSettings >Security & privacy.

2. Tap More security & privacy, and then tap Autofill service from Google.
3. Tapto enable Use Autofill with Google.

Enable Google location history
You can check where you go with the device.
You need to add one Google account or use myaccount.google.com to manage some settings
without an account.
1. Go toSettings >Security & privacy.

2. Tap Privacy, and then tap Location access.
3. Tap Location services, and then tap Google location history to view Activity controls page.
4. Tap Turn on.
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Activity controls
The data saved in your account helps give you more personalized experiences across all Google
services. You can choose which settings save data in your Google Account. You can go totings >

Set-

Security & privacy > More security & privacy > Activity controls to manage Web &App activity, Location History, YouTube History, and Ad personalization.
Reset advertising ID
Generate a new advertising ID that Apps can use from now on.
1. Go toSettings >Security & privacy > Privacy > Ads.

2. Tap Reset advertising ID.
3. Tap OK.
Note
You can also tap Opt out of Ads Personalization to see ads that are not based on your interests.

Enable Usage & diagnostics
The feature shares data to help improve HyperOS device experience.
1. Go toSettings >Security & privacy > More security & privacy.

2. Tap Usage & diagnostics to view information about Usage & diagnostics.
3. Tapto enable Usage & diagnostics.

Special permissions
You can monitor how Apps use sensitive permissions:• All files access: Allow an App to read, modify, and delete all files on the device or any connected storage volumes.
• Device admin apps: Allow the admin App to erase all data, change the screen lock, lock thescreen, or disable some screen lock features.
• Display over other apps: Allow an App to display on the top of other Apps you are using.
• Do Not Disturb access: Allow an App to enable Do Not Disturb.
135• Media management apps: Allow an App to modify or delete media files created with otherApps without asking you.
• Modify system settings: Allow an App to modify system settings.
• Device & app notifications: Allow an App to access notifications.
• Picture-in-picture: Allow an App to create a picture-in-picture window while the App is open
or after you leave it. For example, to continue watching a video.
• Premium SMS access: Allow an App to access Premium SMS.
• Unrestricted data: Allow an App to use data unrestrictedly.
• Install unknown apps: Allow an App to install unknown Apps. However, the feature may
make your phone more vulnerable to attack by unknown Apps.
• Alarms & reminders: Allow an App to set alarms and schedule time-sensitive actions. The
feature lets the App run in the background, which may use more battery.
• Usage access: Allow an App to track what other Apps and how often you are using, andyour carrier, language settings, and other detailed information.
• VR helper services: Allow an App to run as VR helper service.
• Wi-Fi control: Allow an App to turn Wi-Fi on or off, scan and connect to Wi-Fi networks, add
or remove networks, or start a local-only hotspot.
Other permissions
You can manage other privacy-related permissions. See Manage other permissions for more
information.

Apps
You can go to

Settings >Apps to manage Apps and their permissions, set Dual apps, andset App lock.
Manage system apps
You can manage the services and settings of a system App. The system Apps include Music,
Recorder, Call settings, Camera, Gallery, Security, System apps updater, and Xiaomi Cloud.

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Settings >Apps > System app settings.

2. Tap a system App to manage the settings.
Manage apps
Uninstall Apps
1. Go toSettings >Apps > Manage apps.

2. Tap an App, and then tap Uninstall at the bottom of the phone.
3. Tap OK.
Set default Apps
Set default Apps for basic usages such as dial, messages, and camera.
1. Go toSettings >Apps > Manage apps.

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Other settings, and then tap Default apps.
4. Select a basic function to set a default App for the function.
For example, you can tap Browser to select Chrome or Mi Browser as a default App to browse
web pages.
Manage Home screen shortcuts
You can choose to enable the Home screen shortcuts of system apps such as Themes, FileManager, Services & feedback, Downloads, Music, and Mi Video.
1. Go toSettings >Apps > Manage Home screen shortcuts.

2. Tapbeside an App to enable the Home screen shortcut.

The App icon shows on the Home screen.
Dual apps
Dual apps allows you to clone an existing App on your device and use it independently with adifferent account.
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Settings >Apps > Dual apps.

2. Tap Create.
3. Tapbeside an App to create a dual App.

4. Tap Turn on.
Note
A dual App locates next to an App name. Whenever the system requires an action from an App that has a dualApp, you are asked which App is used.

Permissions
Enable the autostart
The feature enables Apps to start automatically when you turn on the phone.
Some Apps may incorrectly indicate that HyperOS has prevented them from starting. You cancheck permissions that have been granted to individual Apps.
1. Go toSettings >2. Tapbeside an App to enable autostart.

Apps > Background autostart.

Manage permissions
1. Go toSettings >Apps > Permissions.

2. Tap Permissions to enter Permission manager.
Permissions such as Calendar, Camera, or Contacts are displayed in the form of a permission
list.
3. Tap an item to check which Apps use the permission.
4. Tap an App to manage the permission.
Manage other permissions
1. Go toSettings >Apps > Permissions.

2. Tap Other permissions to manage other permissions.
• Tap an App to check or modify the permissions in Apps page.
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• Tap a permission to check or modify system settings in Permissions page.
Install via USB
The feature allows an app to be installed on your device via USB.
1. Go toSettings >Apps > Permissions.

2. Tap Install via USB and follow the onscreen instructions.
App lock
Protect Apps with App lockApp lock checks Apps installed on your device and recommends the Apps that require protection
for the first time.
1. Go toSettings >Apps > App lock.

2. Tap Turn on.
3. Set the Pattern password.
4. Choose to add or not add a Xiaomi Account.
5. Select Apps and tap Use App lock.
Note
You can choose to turn on fingerprint unlock.

Add Apps to App lockUse App lock to protect the data of individual Apps and your privacy.
1. Go toSettings >Apps > App lock.

2. Enter the password to open App lock.
3. Choose an App and tap

beside to lock the App.

Tip
You can tap the search field at the top of the screen to search for Apps.

Disable App lockRemove the protection from all Apps along with the App lock password.
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Settings >1. Go toApps > App lock.

2. Tapat the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Tapto disable App lock.

4. Tap OK.
Manage App lock settings
1. Go to2. TapSettings >Apps > App lock.

at the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Manage App lock settings.
• Tap Lock settings to choose when to apply App lock. You need to verify your App lockpassword when you open a protected App in the applied time.
• Tap Hide notification content to select which Apps to hide notification content. The featureallows you to see You have a new message instead of the actual content when you receivea notification.
• Tap

to enable Unlock all apps at once.

Manage App lock password settings
1. Go to2. TapSettings >Apps > App lock.

at the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Manage App lock password settings.
• Tap Change password type to change the App lock password type and the password itself.
• Tap

to enable Fingerprint unlock. You can add a fingerprint unlock for App lock.

• Tap

to enable Face unlock. You can add a face unlock for App lock.

• Tap

to enable Add Xiaomi Account. It is recommended to add your Xiaomi Account be-fore you use App lock. If you forget the App lock password, you can reset it with the Xiaomi
Account. Otherwise, you can only perform a factory reset.

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Enable Location access
Allow Apps that have the location permission to get your location information.
1. Go toSettings >Location.

2. Tapto enable Use location.

Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable

Location on the Control

center.

Change App location permissions
You can allow the App to access the location permission all the time or only while in use, or notallowed.
1. Go toSettings >Location > App location permissions.

2. Tap an App to see the location permission.
3. Change the location permissions for the App.
Note
On some models, you tap App access to location to change the App location permissions.

Manage location services
1. Go toSettings >Location.

2. Tap Location services to manage location services.
• Tap Earthquake alerts to check the location service.
• Tap Emergency Location Service to use emergency location service.
• Tap Google Location Accuracy to improve location accuracy.
• Tap Google Location History to view the location history in Google Apps.
• Tap Wi-Fi scanning to allow Apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks at anytime, evenwhen Wi-Fi is off.

141• Tap Bluetooth scanning to allow Apps and services to scan for nearby devices at anytime,even when Bluetooth is off.
Note
On some models, you can tap Share location info with carrier to all the carriers to learn about your location
via base station.

Chapter 12 Accessibility
The accessibility features help people with difficulties in vision, physical, hearing, and other needs.

GeneralEnable Accessibility menu shortcut
Accessibility menu provides convenient shortcuts that allow you to control the phone.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Accessibility menu in General page.
3. Tapto enable Accessibility menu shortcut.

Set up Accessibility button
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Accessibility button in General tab.
3. Choose to set up Accessibility button.
• Tap

to enable Accessibility button.

• Tap Use button or gesture to choose to access accessibility features with button or gesture.
• Tap Size to set the size of the Accessibility button.
• Tap

to enable Fade when not in use.

• Drag the slider left or right to adjust Transparency when not in use.
Enable Shortcut from lock screen
Allow features shortcut to turn on from the Lock screen. Hold both volume keys for a few seconds.
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Settings >2. Tapto enable Shortcut from lock screen.

Additional settings > Accessibility.

VisionUse TalkBack
TalkBack provides spoken feedback so that you can use the phone without looking at the screen.
TalkBack is intended for situations or people who have difficulty in seeing the screen.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Vision to adjust screen readers and display in Vision page.
3. Tap TalkBack.
4. Tapto enable Use TalkBack.

5. Tap Allow and follow the onscreen instructions or listen to the talkback to perform actions.
Note
To turn off TalkBack, you press and hold the volume buttons simultaneously.

You can now tap the phone screen to listen to the words or items aloud.
Enable TalkBack shortcut
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Vision to adjust screen readers and display in Vision page.
3. Tap TalkBack.
4. Tapto enable TalkBack shortcut.

5. Tap Allow.
Note
You can now press and hold both the volume buttons simultaneously to turn on or turn off TalkBack.

Set up Talkback
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.
1432. Tap Vision to adjust screen readers and display in Vision page.
3. Go to TalkBack > Settings.
4. Choose to set up Talkback.
You can set up the Text-to-speech settings, Verbosity, Sound and vibration, and customize
Focus Indicator, gestures, menus, and other items.
Enable Select to Speak shortcut
When Select to Speak is on, you can tap specific items on your screen to hear the words read
aloud.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Vision to adjust screen readers and display in Vision page.
3. Tap Select to Speak.
4. Tapto enable Select to Speak shortcut.

5. Tap Allow and follow the onscreen instructions to perform actions.
Set up Select to Speak
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Vision to adjust screen readers and display in Vision page.
3. Go to Select to Speak > Settings.
4. Choose to set up Select to Speak.
• Tap Text to speech settings to set the preferred engine, language, speech rate, and pitchlevel.
• Tap

to enable Read in background.

• Tap

to enable Read text on images.

Manage Text-to-speech output
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Vision to adjust screen readers and display in Vision page.
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4. Choose to manage Text-to-speech output.
• Tap Preferred engine to set the speech service engine.
• Tap Language to select the Text-to-speech output language.
• Drag the slider left or right to adjust Speech rate.
• Drag the slider left or right to adjust Pitch.
Manage display
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Vision to adjust screen readers and display in Vision page.
3. Choose to manage display.
• Tap Display size to select the icon display size.
• Tap Magnification to enable Magnification shortcut. Magnification shortcut enables you
to quickly zoom in on the screen to make content larger.
• Tap Color correction to correct colors that fit your eyes.
• Tap Color inversion to turn light screens dark or turn dark screens light.
• Tap

to enable Remove animations.

Hearing
Use Live Caption
Live Caption detects speech on your device and automatically generates captions.
The feature supports English language currently.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Hearing to adjust audio in Hearing page.
3. Tap Live Caption.
4. Tapto enable Use Live Caption.
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The feature combines channels when playing audio.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Hearing to adjust audio in Hearing page.
3. Tapto enable Mono audio.

Adjust audio balance
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Hearing to adjust audio in Hearing page.
3. Drag the slider left or right to adjust the Audio balance.
Manage Caption preferences
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Hearing to adjust audio in Hearing page.
3. Tap Caption preferences.
4. Manage Caption preferences.
• Tap

to enable Show captions.

• Tap Caption size and style to adjust text size and caption style.
Note
Not all Apps support the caption preference.

PhysicalEnable Switch AccessSwitch Access lets you interact with your HyperOS device with one or more switches instead of
the touch screen. Switch Access can be useful if you cannot interact directly with your phone. Use
switches to select items, scroll, type, and more.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.
1462. Tap Physical to adjust interaction controls and input device in Physical page.
3. Tap Switch Access.
4. Tapto enable Use Switch Access.

5. Tap Allow and follow the onscreen instructions to perform actions.
Enable Switch Access shortcut
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Physical to adjust interaction controls and input device in Physical page.
3. Tap Switch Access.
4. Tapto enable Switch Access shortcut.

Manage interaction controls
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Physical to adjust interaction controls and input device in Physical page.
3. Manage interaction controls.
• Tap Touch & hold delay to select a time for a continuous touch to be responded as a touchand hold.
• Tap Time to take action (Accessibility timeout) to select a time for showing messages thatask you to take action.
• Tap

to enable Power button ends call.

• Tap

to enable Auto-rotate screen.

Manage input device
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Physical to adjust interaction controls and input device in Physical page.
3. Manage input device.
• Tap Autoclick (dwell timing) to select a time for a mouse cursor to click automatically when
the cursor stops moving for a certain amount of time.
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• Tap

Digital Wellbeing & parental controls
Digital Wellbeing & parental controls can reduce interruptions from your phone. You can add
content restrictions and set other limits to help your child balance their screen time.
View the screen time
You can check how long you use your phone.
1. Go toSettings >Digital Wellbeing & parental controls.

2. Tap the dashboard circle or Dashboard to view the screen time.
Enable Bedtime mode
Apply Bedtime mode to silence the phone and change the screen to black and white at bedtime.
Only alarms and important calls can reach you.
1. Go toSettings >2. Tapto enable Do Not Disturb for Bedtime mode.

Digital Wellbeing & parental controls > Bedtime mode.

3. Tap Next to set up the time and other options.
4. Tap Done.
Enable Focus mode
Apply Focus mode to pause distracting Apps and hide notifications.
1. Go toSettings >Digital Wellbeing & parental controls > Focus mode.

2. Select distracting Apps on the App list.
3. Tap Turn on now.
Tip
You can also tap Set a schedule to set a time period for Focus mode.

Set up parental controls
Parents can supervise the phone with the Family Link App, keep an eye on screen time and set
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1. Go toSettings >Digital Wellbeing & parental controls.

2. Tap Set up parental controls and follow the onscreen instructions to set up parental
controls.
Note
The onscreen instructions guide you to Google Family Link page on

Play Store. Google Family Link

provides permissions for parents to access the phones of their children. You need to download and install the
App on both your phone and the phone of your child.

Chapter 13 Special features
Note
The following features may not be available to some models.

Learn to use floating windows
You can go to

Settings >Additional settings > Floating windows to learn how to open no-tifications in a floating window.

Opening floating windows
Press and hold, and then pull down the action bar of a
notification.

Resizing windows
Drag windows by their corners to resize them.

Moving and closing floating windows
Drag the window by its upper edge to move it aroundor tap there to close it.

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Press and hold, and then pull down the action bar of afloating window.

Hiding floating windows
Quickly drag the app to side of the screen to hide it.

Minimizing an app *Press and hold the bottom of the window, and drag itto the upper right corner.

Note* The feature works only when system navigation is set to gestures.

Enable Sidebar
You can open a second App when you swipe the Sidebar.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Floating windows > Sidebar.

2. Choose the scenes to enable Sidebar.
• Tap

to enable Always show.

• Tap

to enable Show while playing games.

• Tap

to enable Show while playing videos.

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1. Swipe the Sidebar indicator right to open the Sidebar.
2. Tap an App in the Sidebar.
Tip
You can also add an App to the Sidebar.

Open an App in floating window
You can open an App in floating window without interrupting the gaming experience.
1. Open a game inGame Turbo.

2. Swipe right the sidebar to open Sidebar.
3. Tap an App icon to open the App in floating window.
Note
If you want to learn how to move floating windows, view floating windows in fullscreen mode, minimize floating
windows, or minimize an App, see Learn to use floating windows for more information.

Manage floating window shortcuts
1. Open a game inGame Turbo.

2. Swipe right the sidebar to open Sidebar.
3. Tapin the App list.

4. Manage App floating window shortcuts.
• Tap

to add the App to the floating window shortcuts.
151• Tapto remove the App from the floating window shortcuts.

5. Tap Done.
Note• You can add up to 10 Apps.
• You can press and hold the App icons to rearrange the positions.

Toolbox
You can use Sidebar when you enter a game or play a video for quick settings.
Note• Some models have more powerful and diverse Sidebar features. You can check whether the features areavailable to your models.
• The UI name for the feature may be Sidebar or Toolbox depending on your device.

Use Toolbox in Game Turbo
1. Open a game inGame Turbo.

2. Swipe right the sidebar indicator to open Toolbox.
3. Choose to use toolbox features.
• Tap Clear memory to free up more space for games.
• Tap Free up storage to perform a deep clean.
• Tap Boost to boost game performance.
• Tap DND to restrict floating notifications.
• Tap Screenshot to take a screenshot of games.
• Tap Record to record a screen video of games.
• Tap Settings to set up Game Turbo.
• Tap None to choose to bright or saturate the screen.
• Tap Turn off screen to turn off the screen but keep the game running in the background.
• Tap Cast to cast the screen to other device.
152• Tap Wi-Fi to turn on and off the Wi-Fi quickly.
• Tap On-screen comments to see notifications from other Apps without quitting the game.
• Tap Voice changer to change your speak voice.
• Tap Timer to set timers.
Use Video Toolbox
1. Play a video in

Gallery.

2. Swipe right the sidebar to open Video toolbox.
3. Choose to use toolbox features.
• Tap Record to record a screen video of games.
• Tap Screenshot to take a screenshot of games.
• Tap Cast to cast the screen to other device.
• Tap Play video sound with screen off to lock the screen but play the sound in the background.
• Tap Upscale to view the video automatically in higher resolution when the video resolution isless than or equal to 720p.
• Tap Style to view the video in different filter effects.
• Tap Picture to enhance the contour. However, the feature does not work when the video resolution is higher than 4K.
• Tap Dolby Atmos to enhance the sound effects such as dialogue or stereo.

Set up front camera assistant
Apply Beautify effects or adjust light when you use the front camera.
1. Go toSettings >2. Tapto enable Front camera assistant.

Additional settings > Front camera assistant.

3. Choose to set up front camera assistant.
• Drag the slider left or right to adjust the front fill light brightness.
153• Tapto enable Beautify for video calls.

Turn on Second space
You can create a separate space in your phone where you can use different accounts and IDs andstore data. The data in the Second space does not affect the primary space.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Second space.

2. Tap Turn on Second space.
3. Tap Continue.
4. Choose the way to switch between spaces.
• Tap Using a password.
• Tap Using a shortcut.
5. Tap Continue to set the password for the second space.
Note• The passwords for the two spaces must be different. If you are on the primary space, you can enter the
password for the second space on the Lock screen to enter the second space.
• You can tap Skip if you choose Using a shortcut to switch between spaces without a password.

After you enable Second space, the Switch icon appears on the Home screen of your phone. You
can tap

to switch to the primary space.

Measure heart rate
You can use the fingerprint sensor to measure your heart rate.
1. Go toSettings >Additional settings > Heart rate.

2. Cover the fingerprint sensor

with your finger for 15 seconds.

The result shows on the screen.

Chapter 14 Reboot, update, reset, and restore
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1. Press and hold the Power button until the function menu shows.
2. TapPower off.

Note
When the phone cannot be used normally, you can press and hold the Power button for 15 seconds to force
the device to restart.

Reboot the phone
1. Press and hold the Power button until the function menu shows.
2. TapReboot.

Update HyperOS version
Update the HyperOS system to the latest version to use the newest features.
1. Go toSettings >About phone.

2. Tap the HyperOS version information.
3. Tap Check for updates to update to the latest HyperOS version.
Note
The system informs you of the latest HyperOS version update information. You can also enter the update
page from the notification and choose whether to update or not.

Update system apps
1. Go toSettings >System apps updater.

2. Check the update information of Apps and update the system Apps.

Manage System apps updater
You can choose to update Apps only when you connect to the Wi-Fi networks.
1. Go toSettings >System apps updater >> Settings.

2. Manage System apps updater.
• Tap

to enable Show update notifications.

• Tap Auto updates to choose Don’t update or Update using Wi-Fi.
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You can back up and restore data saved on your device and computer. You can also back up thedata to Xiaomi cloud.
1. Go toSettings >About phone.

2. Tap Back up and restore.
3. Choose to back up and restore the local and cloud items.
Note
The feature needs to connect to the internet and requires some permissions to work normally.

Factory reset
You can remove all data from your phone and reset your phone to factory settings.
1. Go toSettings >About phone.

2. Tap Factory reset and follow the onscreen instructions.
Note
You need to back up all important items such as accounts, contacts, photos and videos, Apps, backups, SD
card data, and other items.

Chapter 15 About device and accounts
About the phone
You can go to

Settings >About phone to view the information such as HyperOS version

information, important safety information, the certification information, and other information.

Memory extension
You can go to

Settings >Additional settings > Memory extension to add more RAM byoccupying storage.
Note
Use this feature only when there is enough storage space available on your device.

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Xiaomi AccountXiaomi Account is an authentication method used for Xiaomi devices. It works with HyperOS,
Xiaomi Cloud, Xiaomi Community, and other services. You can go to

Settings >Xiaomi

Account to sign in with your Xiaomi Account.

Google
You can go to

Settings >Google to sign in with your Google Account and set thepreference services such as ads, autofill, and devices and sharing on the phone.

Accounts & sync
You can sync the calendar, contacts, drive, mail, and other information of Google and otheraccounts.

Enable Auto-sync data
Any changes you make to your accounts on the web will be automatically copied to your device.
1. Go toSettings >2. Tapto enable Auto sync data.

Additional settings > Accounts & sync.

3. Tap OK.
4. Tap Sync in the pop up window.
Note
You can also tap Sync now at the bottom of the phone to sync data manually.

Enable Wi-Fi only
The account syncs data only when you connect to the Wi-Fi network.
1. Go toSettings >2. Tapto enable Wi-Fi only.

Additional settings > Accounts & sync.

Note
You need to enable Auto-sync data before you enable Wi-Fi only.

Services & feedback
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Settings >Feedback to search for issues and send feedback. See Services &Feedback for more information.

Disclaimer
This generic user guide is published by Xiaomi or its local affiliated company. Improvements andchanges to this user guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Xiaomi at any time andwithout notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new online editions of the user
guide (please see details at www.mi.com/global/service/userguide).
Because this generic user guide describes the comprehensive features on Xiaomi phone models,the phone appearance, features, functions, operating procedures, and configuration parameters
may not be available to your actual phone models. The illustrations, including but not limited to thecolor, size, images, and icons, may be slightly inconsistent with your actual device. All illustrationsin this manual are for reference only.

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