Xiaomi 12 User Guide

Thanks for choosing Xiaomi 12, please read the manual carefully before you start.

NOTE: All the images and icons in this manual may be slightly inconsistent with the
actual phone. All the images and icons in this manual are for reference only.

Chapter 1 Xiaomi 12 overview

Xiaomi 12 overview

1. Front camera 2. USB Type-C port 3. SIM card slot

4. Power button 5. Volume keys 6. Rear cameras
7. Flash

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New features

Focus tracking
Focus tracking can keep moving people, cats, and dogs in focus automatically or
you can double tap any subject to track. See Enable Focus tracking on page 87 for
more information.

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Eye tracking focus
Eye tracking focus can track eye movement to keep eyes in focus when one person
is in the frame. See Enable Eye tracking focus on page 88 for more information.

Common gestures

Basic gestures
Gesture Definition

Tap

Touch and hold

Swipe

Scroll

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 Gesture Definition

Zoom in

Zoom out

System navigation gestures

Gesture Description

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.

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 Gesture Description

Switch between apps

Swipe left or right from the full screen indicator or
bottom of the screen.

NOTE:
You can use the above gestures only when you choose system navigation gestures
mode. You can see Set system navigation gestures on page 127 for more
information.

Button gestures
Gesture Description

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.

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 Gesture Description

Decrease the volume

Press the Volume down button.

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

Take a screenshot *
Slide 3 fingers down.

Take a partial screenshot *

Press and hold with 3 fingers.

* You can go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Take a
screenshot to enable Slide 3 fingers down.
* You can go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Partial
screenshot to enable Press and hold with 3 fingers.

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Notification and status icons

Notification icons

Mute Screenshot

Airplane mode Lock screen

Location Rotate off

Screen recorder Scanner

Reading mode Dark mode

DND Battery saver

Ultra battery Cast

Mi Share Floating windows

Vibrate Hotspot

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 Nearby Share Reverse wireless charging

NFC Dolby Atmos

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

Microphone in use
Camera use indicator
indicator

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Bluetooth enabled Low battery

Battery saver Mi Turbo Charge enabled

Location services

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Chapter 2 Get started

Setup wizard
The Setup Wizard guides you through the process of setting up your phone when
you power on your phone for the first time.

You can follow the instructions to choose a default language, select a country or
region, choose a keyboard, connect to a mobile network or Wi-Fi network, choose
to copy apps and data, sign in with a Google account or Mi account, set screen lock,
and complete other basic settings.

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Insert a SIM card
1. Withdraw the SIM card tray with the ejection tool.
2. Put the SIM card on the tray.

NOTE:
If you insert two SIM cards, you can set one as the primary mobile data SIM and the
other as the primary calling SIM, or set call forwarding between the two SIM cards.
See Set a default call SIM on page 114 and Set a default data SIM on page 114 for
more information.
3. Insert the tray back into the phone.

Connect to Wi-Fi
1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap to enable Wi-Fi.
3. Select an available network.
4. Enter the password.

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NOTE: You do not need to enter the password for a public Wi-Fi.
5. Tap Connect.

Transfer files
Install (ShareMe App) on both the phone A and the phone B.

NOTE: The following steps take file exchange between Xiaomi phone and another
Xiaomi phone as an example.

1. Open on the phone A and the phone B separately.

2. Tap RECEIVE on the phone B.

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NOTE: The phone B displays a QR code until it establishes connection with the
phone A.
3. Tap SEND on the phone A.

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4. Select items such as documents, videos, and photos on the phone A.

5. Tap SEND.

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6. Use the phone A to scan the QR code on the phone B.

NOTE: Wait for the connection between the two phones.

NOTE: The phone A automatically transfers selected files to the phone B after
connection established.

NOTE:
You can tap Share more files to share more files between the phone A and the
phone B.

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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 to Settings > Accounts & sync.
2. Tap Add account.
3. Choose Google.
4. Sign in with your Google Account.

NOTE:
If you do not have the account, you can tap Create account to create one.

NOTE:
You can also go to Settings > Google to sign in with your Google Account.

Sign in to your Mi Account

Mi Account enables you to access exclusive Mi content and make full use of Mi
apps.
1. Go to Settings > Mi Account.
2. Sign in with your Mi Account.

NOTE: Mi Account will be created automatically when you use a phone number for
the first time. You can also create a Mi Account with an email address.

Change the date and time

The date and time are set automatically over the network based on your location.
You can also adjust the date and time manually.
1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Date & time.
2. Tap to disable Set time automatically.

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NOTE:
You can also enable Set time automatically to set the date and time automatically.
3. Tap Date or Time to change the date or time.
4. Tap OK.

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Chapter 3 Basic features

Power on the phone

Press and hold the Power button to power on your phone.

Power off the phone

1. Press and hold the Power button.
2. Tap .

Tip: If your phone does not respond, you can press and hold the Power button for
15 seconds to force reboot.

Reboot the phone

1. Press and hold the Power button.
2. Tap .

Lock the screen

Lock the screen with the Power button

Press the Power button.

Lock the screen with Widgets

1. Pinch on the Home screen to enter screen editing mode.

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Tip: You can also touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen to enter
screen editing mode.
2. Tap .

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3. Tap from Quick functions.
4. Tap .
5. Tap to lock the screen.

Unlock the screen

If you do not set lock password of the phone, you can press the Power button to
wake up the screen and then swipe up from the bottom of the phone to unlock the
screen.

Unlock the screen with a pattern, PIN, or password

1. Press the Power button to wake up the phone.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

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3. Draw the pattern, or enter the PIN or password to unlock the screen.

NOTE:
If you do not have a pattern, PIN, or password, you can see Set up Screen lock on
page 129 for more information.

Unlock the screen with fingerprint

Set screen lock before you add the fingerprint.
1. Tap the screen or raise the phone to wake it up.
2. Press .

NOTE: Only the finger you registered with fingerprint data can unlock the screen.

NOTE:
If you do not have fingerprint data, you can see Set up a fingerprint lock on page
130 for more information.

Unlock the screen with face data

Add screen lock password before you add the face data. See Set up a face lock on
page 130 to add face data.
1. Press the Power button to wake up the phone.
2. Look at the screen.

NOTE: You keep the screen stay on when you are looking at the screen.

NOTE:
When the lock icon changes from to , it indicates that the phone is unlocked.
3. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

Take a screenshot
There are three methods to take a screenshot. You can go to to view the
screenshot.

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• You can press the Volume down button and the Power button simultaneously to
take a screenshot. You can go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture
shortcuts > Take a screenshot to enable Volume down + Power.
• You can slide three fingers down to take a screenshot. You can go to Settings >
Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Take a screenshot to enable Slide 3
fingers down.
• You can swipe down from the status bar to open the Control center and tap to
take a screenshot.

Take a partial screenshot

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Partial screenshot.
2. Tap to enable Press and hold with 3 fingers.

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3. Press and hold with three fingers on the screen.
4. Choose a shape at the upper-right corner of the phone.
5. Move with one finger to draw the coverage.
6. Tap Save.

Take a scrolling screenshot

1. Press the Volume down button and the Power button simultaneously to take a
screenshot.

2. Tap Scroll on the screenshot at the upper-right corner.

3. Scroll up or down to determine where to end the scrolling screenshot.

NOTE: The page goes down automatically if you do not scroll up or scroll down.

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4. Tap Done.
5. Tap to save the scrolling screenshot.

6. Tap Next to allow Gallery Editor to access files in Screenshot folder.

7. Tap USE THIS FOLDER.
8. Tap ALLOW.
9. Tap .

NOTE:
If the Gallery Editor has permissions to one folder already, you can ignore the Step
6 to the Step 9.

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Record the screen
1. Swipe down the status bar to open Control center.

2. Tap .
3. Tap to start recording.

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4. Tap to stop recording.

NOTE:
You can go to to view the recording.

Tip:
You can enable in the Control center to prevent unexpected notifications.

View the notifications

1. Swipe down from the upper-left of the phone.
2. Scroll up to see more notifications.

Clear the notifications

1. Swipe down from the upper-left of the phone to see notifications.

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2. Swipe right on a notification reminder to clear the notification.

Tip:
Tap at the bottom of the notification panel to clear all notifications.

Adjust the volume

Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.

Connect to Wi-Fi
You can see Connect to Wi-Fi on page 11 for more information.

Charge the phone

When the battery is running low, you need to charge the phone.

Make sure that the charger and the USB cable are available.
1. Connect the USB cable to the phone.
2. Plug the cable into the adapter.
3. Connect the adapter to a power outlet.

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4. Disconnect the charger when the phone is fully charged.

CAUTION: To avoid severely damage and explosions, do not use unauthorized

devices to charge the phone.

Change the wallpaper

1. Open Themes.
2. Tap Wallpapers.

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NOTE:
You can also go to Settings > Wallpaper to change the wallpaper.
3. Choose a new wallpaper.

NOTE: You can also choose a live image as wallpaper.

4. Tap Apply.

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5. 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

1. Open Themes.
2. Tap Themes to choose a theme.
3. Tap the selected theme to view details.
4. Tap FREE to download free theme.

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NOTE:
Tap PREMIUM to download themes that need premium.
5. Tap APPLY.

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Add a widget
You can add widgets to your Home screen for quick access to information or Apps
such as Screen lock, Clock, or Weather.
1. Pinch the Home screen to enter the screen editing mode.

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Tip: You can also touch and hold an empty space of the Home screen to enter the
screen editing mode.
2. Tap to view all widgets.

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3. Choose a widget.
4. Tap a widget to add it to the screen.

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Tip: If there is no enough space, you can drag the widget to a different page.

Call

Add a contact to Favorites

1. Go to Phone > Favorites.
2. Tap Add a favorite and choose a contact to Favorites.

View recent calls

1. Go to Phone > Recents.
2. Swipe up to view more recent calls.

Create a contact
1. Go to Phone > Contacts.

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2. Tap Create new contact.
3. Enter the information such as the name, the organization, and the phone number
of a contact.

4. Tap Save.

Make a Call

Make a call with Dialpad

1. Tap Phone.
2. Tap to open the Dialpad.
3. Enter the phone number.
4. Tap to make a call.

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Make a call from Favorites
1. Go to Phone > Favorites.
2. Select a favorite contact to make a call.

Make a call from Recents

1. Go to Phone > Recents.
2. Choose a contact and tap to make a call.

Make a call from Contacts list

1. Go to Phone > Contacts.
2. Choose a contact.
3. Tap the contact to view details.
4. Tap or the phone number to make a call.

Answer a call
Swipe up to answer a call.

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

Decline a call
Swipe down until shows to decline a call.

View call history

1. Tap Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Call history.

NOTE: You can view all incoming calls, outgoing calls, and missed calls.

Settings

See Caller ID and spam ID

You can set the Caller ID and spam ID to identify business and spam numbers.
1. Open Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Caller ID & spam.
4. Tap to enable See caller and spam ID.

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Filter spam calls
You can enable the Filter spam calls to prevent suspected spam calls.
1. Open Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Caller ID & spam.
4. Tap to enable Filter spam calls.

Set TTY mode

1. Open Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Accessibility.
4. Tap TTY mode to select TTY mode.

Set assisted dialing

Assisted dialing predicts and adds a country code when you make a call abroad.
1. Open Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Assisted dialing.
4. Tap to enable Assisted dialing.

Block a number
You do not receive calls or texts from blocked numbers.
1. Open Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Blocked numbers.

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4. Tap to enable Unknown to block numbers from unidentified callers.

NOTE:
You can tap Add a number to block calls and texts from a phone number.

NOTE:
You can tap to unblock a phone number.

Incoming call settings

1. Open Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Calling accounts.
4. Tap Incoming call settings.
• Tap to enable Flip to silence ringer.

NOTE: When phone is on a horizontal surface with screen facing up, you can
flip the phone over to silence ringer, turn off vibration, and stop flashing
notification light.
• Tap to enable Quiet ringer when lifted.

NOTE: When you raise your phone, the ringer volume is reduced for incoming
call.
• Tap to enable Increasing ringtone volume.

NOTE: The ringtone volume for incoming call grows to the level you set
gradually.
• Tap to enable Flash when ringing.

NOTE: You can use flash to notify about the incoming calls.

Set display format

1. Open Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.

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3. Go to Settings > Display options.
4. Choose Sort by, Name format, or Choose theme.
• Tap Sort by to select sort by First name or Last name.
• Tap Name format to select First name first or Last name first.
• Tap Choose theme to select Light, Dark, or System default.

Find nearby places

When you search from (Phone App), this feature needs your location to find
nearby places that match your query, even if they are not in your contacts.
1. Open Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Nearby places.
4. Tap to enable Nearby places.

Set quick responses

You can set to show buttons for ending call and sending SMS.
1. Open Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Quick responses.
4. Tap to enable Quick responses.

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NOTE: You can tap a quick response to modify the text.

Set sounds and vibration

1. Open Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.

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3. Go to Settings > Sounds & vibration.

4. Choose to set sounds and vibration.

• Tap Ringtone on the right of the phone to choose a ringtone.
• Drag the slider of Ringtone to adjust the volume.
• Tap to enable Silent mode to silence incoming calls and notifications.
• Tap to enable Do not disturb to not receive reminders for incoming calls
and notifications.
• Tap to enable Vibrate for calls.
• Tap to enable Vibrate in silent mode.

NOTE:
See Sound & vibration on page 122 for more information.

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Add a voicemail number
1. Open Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Voicemail > Advanced Settings.
4. Tap Voicemail number to enter a voice mailbox number.

5. Tap OK.

Announce caller ID
The caller's name and number are read out loudly for the incoming calls.
1. Open Phone.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Caller ID announcement.
4. Tap Announce caller ID to select the announcement frequency.

Flip to silence
You can place your phone face down on a flat surface to silence the incoming call.
1. Open Phone.

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2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Flip to silence.
4. Tap to enable Flip to silence.

Help and feedback

You can go to Help & feedback to search issues and send feedback.

Messages
You can use (Messages App) to send and receive texts, photos, videos, and audio
messages. You can also share GIFs, stickers, location, contacts, and files with
others.

Send a message
1. Open Messages.
2. Tap Start chat to start a new conversation.
3. Choose a contact to send a message.

Send MMS message to a group

1. Open Messages.
2. Tap Start chat to start a new conversation.
3. Tap Create group.
4. Add contacts to the new MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) group.
5. Tap Next at the upper-right corner of the phone.
6. Enter a group name.
7. Tap Next to create the group.
8. Tap the text field to text a MMS message.
9. Tap .

View a message
1. Open Messages.
2. Select a message.
3. Tap the message to view details.

Reply a message
1. Open Messages.

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

Pin a conversation
1. Open Messages.
2. Touch and hold a conversation.
3. Tap .

Pair a device
1. Open Messages.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Device pairing.
4. Tap QR code scanner.

5. Scan the QR code shown on https://messages.google.com/web.

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Choose a theme
1. Open Messages.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Choose theme.

4. Select Light, Dark, or System default theme.

5. Tap OK.

Archive a conversation
1. Open Messages.
2. Touch and hold a conversation.
3. Tap .

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

View an archived conversation

1. Open Messages.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Archived.
4. Tap a conversation to view details.

Block a spam or conversation

1. Open Messages.
2. Touch and hold a spam or a conversation.
3. Tap .
4. Tap OK.

NOTE:
You can tap to unblock a spam or conversation.

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View a spam or blocked conversation
1. Open Messages.
2. Tap at the upper-right 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.

Settings

Show message notifications

1. Open Messages.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Notifications.
4. Tap to enable Show notifications.
• Tap to enable Allow notification badges.
• Tap to enable Allow floating notifications.
• Tap to enable Allow Lock screen notifications.
• Tap to enable Allow playing sound.
• Tap to enable Allow vibration.

Hear outgoing message sounds

1. Open Messages.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap to enable Hear outgoing message sounds.

Set automatic previews

1. Open Messages.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Automatic previews.

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4. Choose to enable Show all previews, Show only web link previews, or Only
download data on Wi-Fi.

Enable spam protection

1. Open Messages.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > Spam protection.
4. Tap to enable Enable spam protection.

View Privacy Policy

1. Open Messages.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > About, terms & privacy.
4. Tap Privacy Policy.

View Terms of Service

1. Open Messages.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Go to Settings > About, terms & privacy.
4. Tap Terms of Service.

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Help and feedback
You can go to Help & feedback to search issue and send feedback.

Chapter 4 Camera and Gallery

Camera

1 12
2 11
3 10

5 7

1. Flash 2. HDR 3. AI camera

4. Viewfinder 5. Gallery 6. Shutter button

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7. Switch button 8. Camera modes 9. Zoom levels
10. Beautify and Filters 11. Google Lens 12. More

Open the camera

There are four methods to open the camera quickly.
• From the Home screen: You can tap (Camera App) on the Home screen to
open camera.
• From the Lock screen: You can touch and hold and swipe left to open camera
when the screen is locked.

NOTE:
You will not be able to see your Gallery items if you launch camera on the Lock
screen without verifying your password.
• Double press the Volume down button: You can double press the Volume down
button to open camera when the screen is locked. You can see Launch camera
shortcut on page 135 for more information.

Tip:
You can also go to Setting > Always-on display & Lock screen to enable Launch
Camera.
• Double press the Power button: You can double press the Power button to open
camera when the screen is locked or unlocked. You can see Launch camera
shortcut on page 135 for more information.

Useful features
Before you take a photo, you can get familiar with the camera features to improve
your skills. You can choose to adjust the focus and exposure, zoom in or out, turn
on the flash, set a timer, show gridlines, add a movie frame, or other adjustments.

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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 to adjust the brightness of your photo.
1. Open Camera.
2. Tap the screen to show the focus ring and exposure setting.

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3. Drag up or down beside the focus ring to adjust the exposure.

Zoom in or out
1. Open Camera.

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2. Pinch the screen to zoom in or out on the viewfinder.

Tip: After you pinch the screen to 2X zoom level, you can drag the slider to zoom in
or out.

NOTE: You can also toggle 0.6X, 1X, and 2X to zoom in or zoom out.

Turn on the flash

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

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3. Choose flash types.
• Tap to enable automatic flash.
• Tap to enable flash after you tap .
• Tap to make flash always on.

Adjust the aspect ratio

1. Open Camera.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner.
3. Choose an aspect ratio such as 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, or Full.

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Set a timer
You can set a countdown to give yourself time to take a photo.
1. Open Camera.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner.
3. Choose 3S, 5S, or 10S.

4. Tap to start the timer.

Show gridlines
You can use gridlines to straighten or compose your photo.
1. Open Camera.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner.
3. Tap to show gridlines.

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Tip:
You can tap to choose gridlines types.

Add Beautify and Filters effects

1. Open Camera.

NOTE:

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You can add Beautify or Filters effects in Photo and Portrait modes.

NOTE:
You can tap to add Beautify and Bokeh effects when you take a video.
2. Tap to choose to add Beautify and Filters effects.
• Tap Beautify and drag the slider to adjust beautify effect.

• Tap Filters and choose a filter effect.

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Add a movie frame
The movie frame changes the aspect ratio of your photo to a movie aspect ratio,
and adds a movie effect to your photo.
1. Open Camera.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner.
3. Tap .

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Disable automatic HDR
High dynamic range (HDR) supports you to take photos in high-contrast situations.
HDR brings more highlight and shadow details to the photos.
1. Open Camera.
2. Tap .

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NOTE: The camera enables automatic HDR by default.
3. Tap .

NOTE:
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 and sunset, greenery, and document.
1. Open Camera.
2. Tap to enable AI camera.

NOTE:

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You can also apply AI in Portrait mode.

NOTE:
When you are taking a photo, AI camera identifies the subjects or scenes.

Add a movie filter

1. Open Camera.
2. Select Video.
3. Tap .

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NOTE:
You can also apply Movie filters in Pro mode when you take a video.
4. Choose a movie filter.

Enable Steady video

You can use Steady video or Steady video PRO to improve the smoothness of a
video.
1. Open Camera.
2. Select Video.
3. Tap .

NOTE:
You can use Steady video in Video mode.
4. Choose to enable Steady video or Steady video PRO.

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Enable RAW format
RAW format can record the original data of the photo and help you in post-
processing.
1. Open Camera.
2. Select Pro.
3. Tap at the upper-right corner.
4. Tap to enable RAW.

NOTE:
You can enable RAW when you take a photo in Pro mode.

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. Tap at the upper-right corner.
3. Tap to enable Timed burst.

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NOTE:
You can also use Timed burst when you take photos in Pro mode.
4. Tap to show the sliders for Number of photos and Interval.

5. Set the numbers and the interval.

Enable Tilt-shift
You can use Tilt-shift to make the certain area clear and other places blurred in
your photo.
1. Open Camera.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner.
3. Tap to enable Tilt-shift.

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NOTE:
You can use Tilt-shift in Photo mode.

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

Tip:
You can tap for circle tilt-shift or for linear tilt-shift.

Adjust video resolution and frame rate

1. Open Camera.
2. Select Video.
3. Tap at the upper-right corner.
4. Choose a video resolution and frame rate.

NOTE:
You can adjust video resolution and frame rate in both Pro and Video modes when
you take a video.

Take photos
1. Open Camera.

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NOTE:
The default mode is Photo, you can swipe left or swipe right to choose other
modes to shoot.
2. Do the following options based on your needs.
• Tap somewhere or subjects on the screen to focus on. See Set the focus on
page 51 for more information.
• Adjust exposure. See Adjust the exposure on page 51 for more information.
• Zoom in or out. See Zoom in or out on page 52 for more information.
• Turn on the flash. See Turn on the flash on page 53 for more information.
3. Tap to take a photo.

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Take a selfie
1. Open Camera.
2. Tap to switch to the front camera.

3. Tap to apply Beautify and Filters effects.

Tip:
You can tap Beautify and choose the body part that you want to beautify.

Tip:
You can tap Filters and choose a filter effect.
4. Tap to take a selfie.

Take videos
1. Open Camera.

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2. Select Video mode.
3. Tap to start shooting.

Tip:
When taking a video, you can tap to pause your shooting and tap to continue.

Tip:
You can also tap to take a photo while shooting.
4. Tap to stop shooting.

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.

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3. Choose to add effects.
• Tap to add a cinematic effect such as Neon, Phantom, or Nostalgia.
• Tap and drag the slider to adjust aperture.

NOTE: A lower aperture value creates a more blurred background behind the
portrait.
• Tap to beautify the portrait and add filters.
4. Tap to take a photo.

NOTE:
You can tap to take photos with the front camera.

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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.

Take photos in Pro mode

1. Open Camera.
2. Select Pro mode.

3. Adjust the Pro features.

• Tap WB to select the white balance effects.

NOTE: 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.

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 Tip:
When your camera is close to a subject, you can drag the slider to . When
your camera is far away from a subject, drag the slider to .
• Tap S and drag the slider to adjust the shutter speed.

Tip: 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.

Tip: 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.

Tip: 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.

Tip:
You can tap for macro photos, for ultra wide photos, or for wide photos.
• Tap to select Metering modes.

NOTE:
You can tap to measure the light on the center area of the frame.

NOTE:
You can tap to measure the light in the whole frame.

NOTE:
You can tap to measure the light in one spot in the frame.

Tip:
You can enable Exposure verification to highlight underexposed areas in blue
and overexposed areas in red. You can adjust exposure accordingly.

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4. Tap to take a photo.

Take videos in Pro mode

1. Open Camera.
2. Select Pro mode.
3. Tap to switch to shoot a video.

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4. Adjust the features in Pro mode.

NOTE:
You can see Take photos in Pro mode on page 71 for adjusting WB, F, S, ISO, EV,
LENS, and Metering modes.
5. Tap to start shooting.

NOTE:
When taking a video, you can tap to pause your shooting and tap to continue.

Tip:
You can also tap to take a photo while shooting a video.
6. Tap to stop shooting.

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Night mode
Night mode captures more details and brightens your photos in low-light
conditions. With the all-new imaging computing algorithm, the camera takes
photos more swiftly and stably. The color reproduction is more accurate, and the
video quality is improved.

Take photos in Night mode

1. Open Camera.
2. Select More.
3. Tap .

4. Tap .

Take videos in Night mode

1. Open Camera.

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2. Select More.
3. Tap .
4. Tap to switch to the video mode.

5. Tap to start shooting.

6. Tap to stop 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.
3. Tap .

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4. Point the camera at the starting scene of the Panorama photo.

Tip:
You can tap to change the start scene from horizontal level to vertical level.

Tip:
You can tap to change the start direction from left to right or bottom to top.
5. Tap to start your Panorama photo.
6. Move and hold the phone slowly according to the arrow direction.

Tip: You can keep the camera steady and align the arrow with the line when you are
shooting.
7. Tap to finish the Panorama photo.

NOTE: If you finish the Panorama photo all the way along the reference line, it ends
automatically.

NOTE:
You can go to to view and edit the photo.

More

Take photos in 50M mode

The 50M mode supports to take photos in 50MP Ultra HD.
1. Open Camera.
2. Select More.
3. Tap to enable 50M.

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4. Tap to take a photo.

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 straight photo.
1. Open Camera.
2. Select More.
3. Tap .

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NOTE:
When you tap Documents for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap
Documents again after downloading.
4. Point camera at the subject and wait for the camera to identify the document
area in the yellow frame.
5. Tap to take a photo.

NOTE:
You can go to to view and adjust the document area.

Take photos in Long exposure mode

Long 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.
1. Open Camera.
2. Select More.
3. Tap .

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NOTE:
When you tap Long exposure for the first time, the option is not present. You can
tap Long exposure again after downloading.
4. Choose a corresponding scene.
5. Tap to start to shoot.

Tip: You can use a tripod to keep your phone steady when you are shooting to get
a clear photo.
6. Tap to stop to shoot.

Take videos in Short video mode

You can apply different effects to take a short video for 1 to 15 seconds.
1. Open Camera.
2. Select More.
3. Tap .

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NOTE:
When you tap Short video for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap
Short video again after downloading.
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. Tap to start shooting.
6. Tap to stop shooting.
7. Tap to save your shooting.

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Take videos in VLOG mode
VLOG mode provides diverse vlog scenes. With the preset parameters, background
music, and clip styles, you can take a charming vlog easily.
1. Open Camera.
2. Select More.
3. Tap .

NOTE:
When you tap VLOG for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap VLOG
again after downloading.
4. Choose a VLOG mode.
5. Tap to apply the mode.

NOTE: You can shoot vlogs in landscape mode.

6. Tap to start shooting.

NOTE:
When you finish a vlog clip, you can tap to preview the clip.
7. Tap to preview the shooting.
8. Tap to save your 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. Tap .

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4. Tap to start shooting.
5. Tap to 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 and sunset, and blossoming flowers.

You can use a tripod to keep your camera steady when you are shooting.
1. Open Camera.
2. Select More.
3. Tap .

4. Choose to set up your shooting.

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

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 • Tap to adjust parameters. See Take photos in Pro mode on page 71 for more
information.
5. Tap to start shooting.
6. Tap to stop shooting.

Take videos in Movie effects mode

You can take a video in Movie effects mode and apply more magic camera effects.
1. Open Camera.
2. Select More.
3. Tap .

NOTE:
When you tap Movie effects for the first time, the option is not present. You can
tap Movie effects again after downloading.
4. Choose a movie effect.
5. Tap to apply the effect.
6. Follow the instructions of each effect.
7. Tap to start shooting.
8. Tap to stop shooting.
9. Tap to save the shooting.

Take videos in Dual video mode

Dual video mode splits the scene on the viewfinder into two views. You can view
and record a scene with the rear and front camera simultaneously.
1. Open Camera.
2. Select More.

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3. Tap .

4. Adjust the front and rear views on the viewfinder.

Tip:
You can tap to enlarge a view and narrow the other view.
5. Tap to start shooting.
6. Tap to stop shooting.

Take photos in Clone mode

Clone mode supports to shoot a same person for many times in one photo. You
can take many creative photos in Clone mode.
1. Open Camera.
2. Select More.
3. Tap .

NOTE:
When you tap Clone for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap Clone
again after downloading.
4. Tap Photo and then tap .
5. Point the camera to the subject and wait for the camera to identify your subject.
6. Tap to start shooting.

NOTE: You can create up to 4 clones at a time.

7. Tap to save the shooting.

Take videos in Clone mode

1. Open Camera.
2. Select More.

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3. Tap .
4. Tap Video and then tap .

NOTE:
You can also tap Freeze frame to take a video.
5. Point the camera to the subject and wait for the camera to identify your subject.
6. Tap to start shooting.
7. Tap to stop the shooting.

NOTE: You can create up to 2 clones at a time.

8. Tap to save the shooting.

Camera settings
You can go to Camera > > to open Camera settings.

Add a watermark
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Watermark.
3. Choose to add watermark types.
• Tap to enable Add time stamp on photos.
• Tap to enable Device watermark.
• Tap Custom watermark to add your watermark.

NOTE:
You can tap to enable Device watermark first before you add your custom
watermark.

Disable Smart suggestions

1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Smart suggestions.

NOTE:
Smart suggestions is enabled by default.
3. Choose smart suggestions.
• Tap to disable Document scanner.
• Tap to disable Scan QR codes.

Enable Notify about orientation

1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap to enable Notify about orientation.

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Disable Correct distortion in ultra wide shots
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap to disable Correct distortion in ultra wide shots.

NOTE:
Correct distortion in ultra wide shots is enabled by default.

Enable Motion capture

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

Disable Auto night mode

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

NOTE: Auto night mode is enabled by default.

Enable HEIF format

High efficiency image file format saves storage space.
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap to 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.

Enable Focus tracking

1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap to enable Focus tracking.

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Enable Eye tracking focus
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap to enable Eye tracking focus.

Set up volume buttons function

1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Volume buttons function to choose Shutter, Shutter countdown, Zoom, or
Volume.

Tap to take a photo

1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap to enable Tap to take a photo.

Customize the camera

1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Customize to choose customize types.
• Tap Feature Layout to rearrange the icons on both camera start screen and
More features screen.

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• Tap Camera modes to select "More" tab or "More" panel.

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• Tap Colors to select a color.

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• Tap Sound to select Default, Retro, Film, or Modern.

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Save location info
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap to enable Save location info.

Disable the shutter sound

1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap to disable Shutter sound.

Preserve settings
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Preserve settings to choose to enable or disable previous set.
• Tap to enable Camera mode.
• Tap to disable Beautify.

NOTE:
Beautify is enabled by default.
• Tap to disable AI camera.

NOTE:
AI camera is enabled by default.

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Set Anti banding
1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Anti banding to choose Off, 50Hz, 60Hz, or Auto.

View Privacy Policy

1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Privacy Policy.

Restore default settings

1. Open Camera settings.
2. Tap Restore default settings.
3. Tap OK.

Gallery
Open (Gallery App) to view all the visual media stored on your phone. You can
view, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
You can refer to the following table for common icons in Gallery.

Share photos and videos.

Edit photos.

Edit videos.

Mark photos and videos as favorite.

Delete photos and videos.

Show more items to manage photos and videos.

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View pictures
1. Go to Gallery > Photos.

2. Tap a picture to view details.

Tip:
You can tap to mark the picture as favorite.

NOTE:
You can find Favorites on the Albums tab.
3. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.

Manage pictures
1. Go to Gallery > 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 Adjust to adjust the picture.
• Tap Set as wallpaper to set the picture as wallpaper.
• Tap Start slideshow to showcase the picture in a slideshow.
• Tap Rename to change the picture name.
• Tap Details to view and edit information about the picture.

Edit pictures
1. Go to Gallery > Photos.
2. Choose a picture.
3. Tap to edit the picture.

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• Tap Beautify to add beautify 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 Sky to add a sky background.

NOTE:
You can choose from Sunny, Evening, Night, and Dynamic categories.
• Tap Erase to remove visual clutter.
• Tap Sticker to make your selfies cooler with lots of funny stickers.
• Tap Doodle to make doodles or add different shapes.
• Tap Text to add markup or text.

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 • Tap Frame to add frame to the picture and change the aspect ratio.
• Tap Mosaic to apply mosaics to the picture.
4. Tap to save your modifications.
5. Tap Save.

Play videos
1. Go to Gallery > Photos.
2. Choose a video.

3. Tap .

Tip:
You can tap to mark the video as favorite.

NOTE:
You can find Favorites on the Albums tab.

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4. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.

Manage videos
1. Go to Gallery > Photos.
2. Choose a video.
3. Tap to manage the video.

• Tap Add to album to add the video to a private or new 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.

Edit videos
1. Go to Gallery > Photos.

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2. Choose a video.
3. Tap to edit the video.

• Tap Editor to cut the video into segments.

• Tap Filters to add visual effects.
• Tap Captions to add text.
• Tap Soundtrack to adjust the volume levels and add background music.
• Tap Aspect ratio to change the aspect ratio.
4. Tap Save.

Share photos and videos

1. Go to Gallery > Photos.
2. Choose a picture or video.
3. Tap .

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4. Choose an app or connection to share your selection.

Delete photos and videos

1. Go to Gallery > Photos.
2. Choose a picture or video.

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

Albums

Create an album
1. Go to Gallery > Albums.

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2. Tap at the lower-right corner of the phone.
3. Enter the album name.
4. Follow the instruction to add photos or videos to the album.

Tip: You can also choose not to add photos or videos to the album.

Rename an album
1. Go to Gallery > Albums.
2. Press and hold the album that you want to rename.

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NOTE:
You cannot rename the default album name such as All photos, Favorites, Videos,
and Screenshots and screen recordings.
3. Tap Rename.
4. Enter the new album name.
5. Tap OK.

Hide albums
1. Go to Gallery > Albums.
2. Press and hold the album that you want to hide.
3. Tap Hide.
4. Tap OK in the pop up window.

NOTE:

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If you want to view the hidden albums, you can see View hidden albums on page
112 for more information.

Delete albums
1. Go to Gallery > Albums.
2. Press and hold the album that you want to delete.
3. Tap Delete.
4. Tap OK in the pop up window.

Manage albums
1. Go to Gallery > Albums.
2. Press and hold the album that you want to manage.
3. Tap More.

• Tap Show in Photos to add pictures to Photos album.

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 • 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

1. Open Gallery.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.

3. Tap Video editor.

4. Select one or more videos.
5. Tap to import the videos.
6. Use video editing tools to edit the video.

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 • Tap Templates to select a template.
• Tap Editor to add transitions or new videos, or cut the video into segments.
• Tap Filters to add a filter effect to the video.
• Tap Captions to add texts or credits.
• Tap Soundtracks to adjust the volume levels and add background music or
sound to the video.
• Tap Aspect ratio to adjust the aspect ratio of the video.
7. Tap Save.

Create a collage
1. Open Gallery.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.

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3. Tap Collage.
4. Select 1 to 6 photos.
5. Tap to import the photos.
6. Choose a collage style.

• Tap Poster to select a poster style collage.

• Tap Layout to select a layout.

Tip:
You can tap Margins to add margins, and tap Aspect ratio to change the
aspect ratio of the whole collage.
• Tap Film roll to select a film roll style collage.
7. Tap Save.

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Create a clip
You can share photos from Gallery by creating a slideshow of your pictures with
video effects and music.
1. Open Gallery.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Clip.
4. Select 3 to 20 photos.
5. Tap to import the photos.
6. 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.

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7. Tap Save.

Edit a picture with Magic

Magic can automatically cut out subjects from a picture and change the
background behind the subjects.
1. Open Gallery.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Magic.
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.

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Edit a picture with Art
You can add an Art style to your photo.
1. Open Gallery.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Art.
4. Choose an art style.
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.

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

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1. Open Gallery.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Free up space.

NOTE:
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.

Set album sort format

1. Go to Gallery > Albums.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Sort.

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4. Choose an album sort format.

Set album view format

1. Go to Gallery > Albums.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap List view to view albums in list format.

NOTE:
You can also go to Gallery > Albums > > Grid view to view albums in grid
format.

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Settings

Disable Select best photo

MIUI analyzes similar photos and marks the best photos for you. You can disable the
feature to remove marks from photos.
1. Open Gallery.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap to disable Select best photo.

View hidden albums

1. Open Gallery.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap View hidden albums.

Tip:
If you want to hide albums, you can see Hide albums on page 102 for more
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Chapter 5 Settings

About the phone

You can go to Settings > About phone to view the information such as MIUI
version information, important safety information, the certification information, and
other information.

NOTE: If your MIUI version is not the latest, you can update the MIUI system to the
latest.

You can also go to Settings > About phone > Factory reset to recover the
factory settings.

NOTE: You need to back up all important items such as accounts, contacts, photos
and videos, Apps, backups, SD card data, and other items.

SIM cards & mobile networks

Set SIM card

Stop using a SIM card

1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks.
2. Tap a phone number to set SIM card.
3. Tap to stop Turn on.

Edit SIM card name

1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks.
2. Tap a phone number to set SIM card.
3. Tap Edit SIM card name to change the name.
4. Tap OK.

Edit SIM card number

1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks.
2. Tap a phone number to set SIM card.
3. Tap Edit SIM card number to change the number.
4. Tap OK.

Set a preferred network type

1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks.

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2. Tap a phone number to set SIM card.
3. Tap Preferred network type.

4. Choose a preferred network type.

Set a default call SIM

1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks.
2. Tap the number of a SIM card in Default for calls.

Set a default data SIM

1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks.
2. Tap the number of a SIM card in Data SIM.

Connect to mobile data

1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks.
2. Tap to enable Mobile data.

NOTE:
You can also swipe down the status bar and tap to enable mobile data.

Advanced settings

Use mobile data during VoLTE calls on the secondary SIM

During VoLTE calls, device connects to a mobile data network with the secondary
SIM.
1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks > Advanced settings.

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2. Tap to enable Use mobile data during VoLTE calls on the secondary SIM.

Set Data roaming

When roaming, you can connect to data services.
1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks > Advanced settings.
2. Tap Data roaming.
3. Tap International roaming to select data roaming frequency.

Diagnose mobile network

Test connection for networking issues.
1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks > Advanced settings.
2. Tap Mobile network diagnostics to see connection speed.
3. Tap Test network.

Wi-Fi
You can go to Settings > Wi-Fi to enable Wi-Fi.

NOTE:
Available networks show up when you enable Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi assistant
1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi assistant.
2. Tap to enable Traffic mode.
• Tap Balanced to allocate equal bandwidth to the apps and background
downloads.
• Tap Fast connection to give priority to the apps you are using while making
the background download speed lower.

Additional settings

Manage saved networks

1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Additional settings.

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2. Tap Manage saved networks to delete saved networks.

Install certificates
You can go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Additional settings > Install certificates to
install Wi-Fi certificates.

Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct enables the phone to connect anywhere and anytime, even when
there is no access to a Wi-Fi network nearby.
You can go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Additional settings > Wi-Fi Direct to connect
the phone to other Wi-Fi Direct devices directly.

Bluetooth
You can connect your phone with earphone, speaker, and other devices with
Bluetooth functionality. You can also use Bluetooth to share data between your
phone and other devices.
You can go to Settings > Bluetooth to enable Bluetooth.

NOTE:
You can see the available devices when you enable Bluetooth.

Rename a device
1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth > Device name.
2. Enter the device name.

NOTE: Other nearby devices can see this name.

3. Tap .

Pair compatible devices

1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth > Additional settings.
2. Tap to enable Pair compatible devices.

NOTE: You can connect to nearby devices with a simplified pairing process.

Show Bluetooth devices without names

1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth > Additional settings.
2. Tap to enable Show Bluetooth devices without names.

NOTE: The names of the Bluetooth devices are not displayed and only the MAC
addresses are displayed.

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Enable Portable hotspot
1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Portable hotspot.
2. Tap to enable Portable hotspot.

Tip:
You can go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Portable hotspot to enable
Turn off hotspot automatically to save mobile data.

Connection & sharing

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

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

Turn on Mi Share automatically

Mi Share is turned back on automatically when Bluetooth or Wi-Fi is turned back on.
1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Mi Share.
2. Tap to enable Turn on Mi Share automatically.

Enable Cast
You can enable Cast to project the items from your phone screen on a bigger
external monitor.
1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Cast.
2. Tap to enable Cast.

Tip:
You need to turn off Portable hotspot before you enable Cast.

Tip:
You can go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Cast > Help to learn casting
information.

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Add VPN
1. Go to > Settings > Connection & sharing > VPN.
2. Tap Add VPN.
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.

NOTE:
You can tap to enable Show advanced options.
4. Tap to save the VPN.

Enable VPN
1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > VPN.
2. Set a screen lock to save your VPN settings. See Set up Screen lock on page 129
for more information.
3. Tap to enable VPN.
4. Choose a VPN to connect.

NOTE: If you connect a VPN successfully, you can see the VPN icon shows at the
upper-right corner of the phone.

Enable Airplane mode

1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing.
2. Tap to enable Airplane mode.

Tip:
You can also tap the toggle in the Control center to enable Airplane mode.

Enable NFC
1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing.
2. Tap to enable NFC.

Tip:
You can also tap the toggle in the Control center to enable NFC.

Always-on display & Lock screen

Enable Always-on display

1. Go to Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen > Always-on display.

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Display items
Enable Always-on display.
1. Go to Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen > Always-on display >
Display items.
2. Choose For 5 seconds after tapping, Always, or Scheduled.
• Tap For 5 seconds after tapping.
• Tap Always.
• Tap Scheduled.

NOTE: You can set the turn on time and turn off time.

Tip:
You can tap to enable Turn off when Battery saver is on to reduce power
consumption.

Sleep
You can go to Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen > Sleep to set
inactivity interval before the phone sleeps.

Raise to wake
When you raise the phone, the phone wakes up.
1. Go to Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen.
2. Tap to 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 when either Default or Classic theme is
applied.
1. Go to Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen.
2. Tap to enable Double tap to wake or turn off screen when device is locked.

Lock screen clock format

1. Go to Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen > Lock screen clock
format.
2. Choose a lock screen layout.

NOTE: You cannot change the format when Dual clock is on.

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Display charging animation after device is unlocked

1. Go to Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen.
2. Tap to enable Display charging animation after device is unlocked.

NOTE: Charging animation keeps displaying after your phone is unlocked except for
video playback and other similar full screen scenes.

Launch Camera
1. Go to > Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen.
2. Tap to enable Launch Camera.

Tip:
You can double press Volume down button to open Camera when the screen is
locked.

Display

Select a color scheme

1. Go to Settings > Display.
2. Select Light mode or Dark mode to apply.

Schedule Dark mode

1. Go to Settings > Display > Schedule Dark mode.
2. Tap to enable Schedule Dark mode.
3. Choose to tap Sunset to sunrise or Custom.
• Tap Sunset to sunrise.

NOTE: Dark mode applies to your phone at sunset and is turned off at sunrise.
• Tap Custom.

NOTE: You can turn Dark mode on and off at scheduled time.

Adjust wallpaper to Dark mode

1. Go to Settings > Display > More Dark mode options.
2. Tap to enable Adjust wallpaper to Dark mode.

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Adjust text and backgrounds automatically
1. Go to Settings > Display > More Dark mode options.
2. Tap to enable Adjust text and backgrounds automatically.

Enable Automatic brightness

1. Go to Settings > Display > Brightness level.
2. Tap to enable Automatic brightness.

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

Enable Sunlight mode

1. Go to Settings > Display > Brightness level.
2. Tap to disable Automatic brightness.

NOTE:
If Automatic brightness is not turned on, you can ignore this step.
3. Tap to enable Sunlight mode.

Enable Anti-flicker mode

1. Go to Settings > Display > Anti-flicker mode.
2. Tap Anti-flicker.

NOTE: Anti-flicker mode can prevent extensive flickering and reduce eye strain in
low light conditions.

Enable Reading mode

Reading mode adjusts colors and textures of the items on your screen to allowing
your eyes to relax.
1. Go to Settings > Display > Reading mode.
2. Tap to enable Reading mode.

NOTE:
You can switch the Classic and Paper mode when Reading mode is enabled.

NOTE:
You can enable Schedule to customize time to turn Reading mode on and off.

Choose a color scheme

1. Go to Settings > Display > Color scheme.

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2. Select one color scheme.

NOTE:
You can choose Vivid, Saturated, Original color scheme to apply. You can also tap
Advanced settings for more color scheme settings.

Choose a refresh rate

1. Go to Settings > Display > Refresh rate.
2. Choose Auto or Custom.
• Tap Auto to adjust fresh rate dynamically based on scenarios to balance
performance with power consumption.
• Tap Custom to select 60 Hz or 120 Hz refresh rate.

NOTE: Maximum refresh rate keeps everything crisp and clear. Standard refresh rate
saves battery.

Change the text size

1. Go to Settings > Display > Text size.
2. Drag the slider to change the text size.

Enable Auto-rotate screen

1. Go to Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen.
2. Tap to enable Auto-rotate screen.

Sound & vibration

Adjust volume
1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration.
2. Adjust volume.
• Drag Media slider to increase or decrease the media volume.
• Drag Ringtone slider to increase or decrease the ringtone volume.
• Drag Alarm slider to increase or decrease the alarm volume.

Adjust media sound in multiple apps

1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Sound assistant.
2. Tap to enable Adjust media sound in multiple apps.

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Enable Multiple audio sources
1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Sound assistant.
2. Tap to enable Multiple audio sources.

Allow speaker sound

1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Sound assistant.
2. Tap to enable Allow speaker sound.

Enable Silent mode

You can silence calls and notifications with Silent mode enabled.
1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration.
2. Tap to enable Silent mode.

NOTE: You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to
enable the silent mode in Control center.

Enable Silence media in Silent mode

You can silence games, music, videos, and other apps with Silence media in Silent
mode enabled.
1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration.
2. Tap to enable Silence media in Silent mode.

Enable Do not disturb

With the mode enabled, there are no reminders for incoming calls and notifications.
1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration.
2. Tap to enable Do not disturb.

Schedule turn on time

1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration.
2. Tap to enable Schedule turn on time.
3. Set the start time, the end time, and the repeat frequency.

Enable When device is locked

With this function enabled, the phone goes to Do not disturb mode when the
phone is locked.
1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration.
2. Tap to enable When device is locked.

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Notify about repeated calls
You are notified by ringtone or vibration when you receive the second call from the
same number within 15 minutes.
1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration.
2. Tap to enable Notify about repeated calls.

Vibrate for calls

1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration.
2. Tap to enable Vibrate for calls.

Vibrate in silent mode

1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration.
2. Tap to enable Vibrate in silent mode.

Enable Haptic feedback

Receive tactile response to gestures and system controls.
1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration.
2. Tap to enable Haptic feedback.

Additional settings
1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Additional settings.
2. Choose to enable below items.
• Tap to enable Dial pad tones.
• Tap to enable Tap sounds.
• Tap to enable Play sound when locking device.
• Tap to enable Play sound when taking screenshots.
• Tap to enable Play sound when uninstalling apps.
• Tap to enable Play sound when deleting items.
• Tap to enable Play sound when charger is connected.
• Tap to enable Play audio at startup.

Notifications & Control center

Choose notification shade

1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center > Notification shade.
2. Choose notification style.

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 • Tap MIUI to apply MIUI notification style.
• Tap Android to apply Android notification style.

Choose Control center style

1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center > Control center style.
2. Choose Control center style.
• Choose to tap Old version.

NOTE: You can pull down status bar to view toggles and notifications
• Choose to tap New version.

NOTE: You can pull down status bar on the left to view notifications and you
can pull down status bar on the right to open Control center.

Items shown on the Lock screen after swiping down

1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center > Items shown on the Lock
screen after swiping down.
2. Tap to enable Notification shade.

NOTE:
If you use the new version of Control center, you can tap to enable Control
center and tap to enable Smart home.

Show notification icons

1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center > Status bar.
2. Tap to enable Show notification icons.

Show connection speed

1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center > Status bar.
2. Tap to enable Show connection speed.

Show carrier when device is locked

1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center > Status bar.
2. Tap to enable Show carrier when device is locked.

Edit carrier name

1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center > Status bar > Edit carrier
name.
2. Edit the names for SIM 1 and SIM 2.

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3. Tap .

Choose Battery indicator

1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center > Status bar > Battery
indicator.
2. Choose one battery indicator style to apply.

Hide notch
1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center > Status bar > Hide notch.
2. Choose Don't hide or Hide without moving status bar to apply.

Home screen

Set Lite mode

Home screen in Lite mode has bigger icons, large text, and less visual clutter.
1. Go to Settings > Home screen > Default launcher.
2. Tap Lite mode at the bottom of the phone.
3. Tap Turn on Lite mode.

NOTE:
You can go to Settings to turn off Lite mode.

Set App display on Home screen

1. Go to Settings > Home screen.
2. Tap Home screen to choose App display on Home screen.
• Tap Classic to not to display apps.

NOTE:
You can tap to enable Swipe up on the Home screen to open search.
• Tap With App drawer to display used apps in the drawer when you swipe up on
Home screen. See Set App drawer on page 126 for more information.

Set App drawer

1. Go to Settings > Home screen.
2. Tap Home screen to choose With App drawer.
• Tap to enable App suggestions to display most frequently used apps in the
drawer.
• Tap Manage app categories to add or delete app categories.

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 • Tap Backgrounds to customize App drawer background.
• Tap Scroll bar to set App layout.
• Tap to enable Place new apps on the Home screen.

Enable Google Discover

1. Go to Settings > Home screen.
2. Tap to enable Google Discover.

Set system navigation buttons

1. Go to Settings > Home screen > System navigation.
2. Choose Buttons to use system navigation buttons.

Return

Return to the Home screen

View recently-opened apps in Recents

NOTE:
You can tap to enable Mirror buttons to mirror Back and Menu buttons.

NOTE:
You can also tap Button shortcuts to set button shortcuts.

Set system navigation gestures

1. Go to Settings > Home screen > System navigation.
2. Choose Gestures to use full screen gestures. See System navigation gestures on
page 4 for more information.

NOTE:
You can tap to enable Hide full screen indicator when you use full screen
gestures.

NOTE:
You can tap to enable Gesture confirmation.

Fill cells of uninstalled apps

1. Go to Settings > Home screen.
2. Tap to enable Fill cells of uninstalled apps.

Lock Home screen layout

1. Go to Settings > Home screen.

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2. Tap to enable Lock Home screen layout.

NOTE:
If you enable Lock Home screen layout, you cannot change Home screen layout.

Adjust the icon size

1. Go to Settings > Home screen > Icon size.
2. Drag the slider to adjust the icon size.

Set Home screen layout

1. Go to Settings > Home screen.
2. Tap Home screen layout to select 4x6 or 5x6 Home screen layout.

Enable Global icon animations

1. Go to Settings > Home screen.
2. Tap to enable Global icon animations to render animations on third party app
icons.

Arrange items in Recents

1. Go to Settings > Home screen.
2. Tap Arrange items in Recents to select Vertically or Horizontally.

Show memory status

1. Go to Settings > Home screen.
2. Tap to enable Show memory status.

Blur app previews

Select apps for which previews will be blurred in Recents.
1. Go to Settings > Home screen > Blur app previews.
2. Select an app.
3. Tap beside the app to enable the feature.

Show suggestions
1. Go to Settings > Home screen.
2. Tap to enable Show suggestions.

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Passwords and security

Set up Screen lock

1. Go to Settings > Password & security > 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 pattern lock on page 129 for more information.
• Tap Pin to enter 4 to 16 numbers to lock the phone. See Set up a PIN lock on
page 129 for more information.
• Tap Password to enter 4 or more letters or numbers to lock the device. See
Set up a face lock on page 130 for more information.

Set a pattern lock

1. Go to Settings > Password & security > Screen lock.
2. Tap Pattern.
3. Draw an unlock pattern.
4. Tap Confirm.

NOTE:
If you do not want to set other lock methods, tap Cancel.

Set up a PIN lock

1. Go to Settings > Password & security > 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 to Settings > Password & security > 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.

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Set up a fingerprint lock
1. Go to Settings > Password & security > Fingerprint unlock.
2. Verify your identification with a screen unlock.

NOTE:
You have to set up Screen lock first before you set up Fingerprint unlock. You can
see Set up Screen lock on page 129 for more information.
3. Add your fingerprint on the fingerprint scanner.

Tip: Make sure both your finger and the screen are clean.
4. Tap Done.

Set up a face lock

1. Go to Settings > Password & security > Face unlock.
2. Verify your identification with a screen unlock.

NOTE:
You have to set up Screen lock first before you set up Face unlock. You can see
Set up Screen lock on page 129 for more information.
3. Add your face data.
4. Tap Done.

Use Privacy protection password

Privacy protection password is used for the apps that might contain sensitive
information.
1. Go to Settings > Passwords & security > Privacy protection password.
2. Tap to enable Use Privacy protection password.

Allow alerts
1. Go to Settings > Passwords & security > Wireless emergency alerts.
2. Tap to enable Allow alerts.

NOTE:
You can also go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Wireless emergency alerts
to enable Allow alerts.

Enable Emergency SOS

1. Go to Settings > Passwords & security > Emergency SOS.
2. Tap to enable Emergency SOS.

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3. Follow the instructions to add at least one emergency contact.

NOTE: You can press the Power button 5 times rapidly to send a SOS text message
with your location to your emergency contacts.

Safety & emergency

Emergency information
Medical information and emergency contacts can help first responders in an
emergency.

Add medical information

1. Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Emergency information.
2. Tap Add information.
3. Tap Name, Address, Blood type, Allergies, Medications, Organ donor, or Medical
notes to add medical information.

Add an emergency contact

1. Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Emergency information.
2. Tap Add contact.
3. Choose a contact.

NOTE:
You can tap to search a contact.
4. Tap the contact to add it to the emergency contact list.

Emergency SOS

Use Emergency SOS

1. Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Emergency SOS.
2. Tap to enable Use Emergency SOS.

NOTE: You can press the Power button 5 times or more rapidly to play a loud sound
when Emergency SOS is starting.

Play countdown alarm

1. Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Emergency SOS.
2. Tap to enable Play countdown alarm.

NOTE: You can press the Power button 5 times or more rapidly to play a loud sound
when Emergency SOS is starting.

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Add a call for help
1. Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Emergency SOS.
2. Tap Call for help.
3. Enter a phone number.

NOTE: If you enter a non-emergency number, your phone must be unlocked to use
Emergency SOS.

NOTE: Your call may not be answered.

4. Tap Save.

Send Emergency Location Service

1. Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Emergency Location Service.
2. Tap to enable Send ELS Location.

Wireless emergency alerts

Enable wireless emergency alerts

1. Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Wireless emergency alerts.
2. Tap to enable Allow alerts.

NOTE:
You can choose to enable alerts types, such as Extreme threats, Severe threats,
AMBER alerts, and Test alerts.

NOTE:
You can tap Emergency alert history to view previous alerts.

Set alert preferences

1. Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Wireless emergency alerts.
2. Choose to set alert preferences.

NOTE:
You can tap to enable Vibration when in alert.

NOTE:
You can tap Alert reminder to select an alert reminder frequency.

Battery
You can also go to Security > Battery to use more battery features. See Battery
on page 155 for more information.

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Enable Battery saver
1. Go to Settings > Battery.
2. Tap Save battery to enable Battery saver. See Enable Battery saver on page 156
for more information.

Enable Ultra battery saver

Ultra battery saver restricts most power consuming features. Only calls, messages,
and network connectivity are not affected.
1. Go to Settings > Battery.
2. Tap to enable Ultra battery saver. See Enable Ultra battery saver on page 156
for more information.

Schedule power on and power off

1. Go to Settings > Battery.
2. Tap Battery.
3. Tap Schedule power on/off.
4. Tap to enable Power on time.

NOTE: You can set the time when you want to power on your phone.
5. Tap to enable Power off time.

NOTE: You can set the time when you want to power off your phone.
6. Tap .

Additional settings

Set time automatically

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Date & time.
2. Tap to enable Set time automatically.

NOTE:
If you disable Set time automatically, you can set the date and time manually.

Set time zone automatically

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Date & time.
2. Tap to enable Set time zone automatically.

NOTE:

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If you disable Set time zone automatically, you can select time zone according to
your region.

Use location to set time zone

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Date & time.
2. Tap to enable Use location to set time zone.

Choose time format

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Date & time > Time format.
2. Choose 12-hour, 24-hour, or Auto.

Enable Dual clock

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Date & time.
2. Tap to enable Dual clock.
3. Tap Second clock to choose the region or time zone of the second clock.

NOTE: Dual clock is displayed on the Lock screen, Home screen, and turned off
screen.

Set the language

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Languages & input > Languages.
2. Choose and set the language from language list.

Set the region

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Region.
2. Choose and set the region from region list.

Ignore accidental touch on the edges

The area around curved edges does not respond to touch.
1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Ignore accidental touch on the edges.
2. Choose Default, Big area, Small area, or Custom.

Launch Google Assistant shortcut

You can press and hold the Power button for 0.5s to launch Google Assistant.
1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Launch Google
Assistant.
2. Tap to enable Press and hold the Power button for 0.5s.

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Take a screenshot shortcut
1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Take a screenshot.
2. Tap to enable Slide 3 fingers down.

NOTE: You can also press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously to
take a screenshot.

Take a partial screenshot shortcut

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Partial screenshot.
2. Tap to enable Press and hold with 3 fingers.

Launch camera shortcut

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Launch camera.
2. Tap to enable Double press the Power button.

NOTE:
You can also enable Double press Volume down when the screen is locked to
launch camera.

Turn on torch shortcut

You can double press the Power button to turn on torch.
1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Turn on torch.
2. Tap to enable Double press the Power button.

Turn on Quick ball

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Quick ball.
2. Tap to enable Turn on Quick ball.

Enable One-handed mode

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > One-handed mode.
2. Tap to enable One-handed mode.

Enable Shortcut from lock screen

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap to enable Shortcut from lock screen.

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Enable Accessibility menu
Accessibility menu provides convenient shortcuts that allow you to control your
phone.
1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap Accessibility menu.
4. Tap to enable Accessibility menu shortcut.

Use TalkBack
TalkBack is intended for situations or people who have difficulty to see the screen.
1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility.
2. Tap Vision.
3. Tap TalkBack.
4. Tap to enable Use TalkBack.

NOTE: You can press and hold both volume keys for a few seconds to turn off
Talkback.

Tip: You can swipe right or left to move between items.

Tip: You can double tap to activate an item.

Tip: You can drag two fingers to scroll.

Enable TalkBack shortcut

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility.
2. Tap Vision.
3. Tap TalkBack.
4. Tap to enable TalkBack shortcut.

NOTE: You can press and hold both volume keys to open TalkBack.

Special features

Manage Sidebar
1. Go to Settings > Special features > Smart toolbox.
2. Tap to enable Always show.

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You can also choose to enable Show while playing games or Show while playing
videos.

Add games to Smart toolbox

1. Go to Settings > Special features > Smart toolbox.
2. Tap Games.
3. Tap beside the game app to add it to the Smart toolbox.

NOTE:
You can also tap Video apps to add video apps to the Smart toolbox.

Turn on Second space

1. Go to Settings > Special features > 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:
You can tap Skip if you choose Using a shortcut to switch between spaces without
a password.

NOTE:
After you enable Second space, the Switch app appears on the home screen of
your phone. You can tap to switch to First space.

Turn on Lite mode

1. Go to Settings > Special features > Lite mode.
2. Tap Turn on Lite mode.

NOTE: Lite mode adopts a more concise layout for easy navigation, and enlarges
icons and fonts for better perception.

Measure heart rate

1. Go to Settings > Special features > Heart rate.
2. Cover with your finger for 15 seconds.

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Mi Account
You can go to Settings > Mi Account to sign in with your Mi Account.

Google
You can go to Settings > Google to sign in with your Google Account.

Accounts & sync

Enable Auto-sync data

Any changes you make to your accounts on the web will be automatically copied to
your phone.
1. Go to Settings > Accounts & sync.
2. Tap to enable Auto-sync data.
3. Tap OK.

NOTE:
You can also tap Sync now at the bottom of the phone to sync data manually.

Enable Wi-Fi only

1. Go to Settings > Accounts & sync.
2. Tap to enable Wi-Fi only.

NOTE:
You need to enable Auto-sync data before you enable Wi-Fi only.

Privacy

View Privacy dashboard

1. Go to Settings > Privacy.
2. Tap Privacy dashboard to view which permissions recently are used.

NOTE: You can tap a permission to view the timeline of when apps used the
permission in the past 24 hours.

NOTE:
You can also tap Manage permission in the timeline list to change app permissions
to your data.

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Manage permissions
1. Go to Settings > Privacy.
2. 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 to Settings > Privacy.
2. 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 to Settings > Privacy > Autofill service from Google.
2. Tap to enable Use Autofill with Google.

Enable Google location history

1. Go to Settings > Privacy.
2. Tap Google location history to view Activity controls page.
3. Tap Turn on.

Activity controls
The data saved in your account helps give you more personalized experiences
across all Google services. You can choose which settings will save data in your
Google Account. You can manage Web & App activity, Location History, YouTube
History, and Ad personalization.

Ads

Reset advertising ID
1. Go to Settings > Privacy.
2. Tap Ads.
3. Tap Reset advertising ID.

NOTE:
You can also tap Delete advertising ID to see ads that are not based on your
interests.

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Enable Usage & diagnostics
Share data to help improve Android.
1. Go to Settings > Privacy.
2. Tap Usage & diagnostics to view information about Usage & diagnostics.
3. Tap to enable Usage & diagnostics.

Location

Enable Location access

1. Go to Settings > Location.
2. Tap to enable Location access.

NOTE:
You can also open the Control center to enable Location access.

Change App location permissions

1. Go to Settings > Location > App location permissions.
2. Tap an App to see the location permission.
3. Choose location permissions for the App.

Services & feedback

You can go to Settings > Services & feedback to search issues and send
feedback.

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Chapter 6 Apps

Music
You can use (Music App) to stream and browse playlists, albums, and artists. You
can also play music saved on your phone.

Mi Video
You can use (Mi Video App) to watch movies and TV shows purchased. You can
also view videos saved on your device. The Mi Video player can be minimized in the
notification shade.

Themes
Themes can give your phone a new look.
Themes is the official personalization platform of MIUI with thousands of high-
quality themes. Besides the familiar themes, wallpapers, ringtones, and fonts, you
will be able to find lots of other personalization options for your Lock screen and
Home screen.

Netflix
You can use (Netflix App) to remote control the computer, the media center, and
other devices.

Tools

Calculator
1. Open Calculator.
2. Choose proper calculators.
• Tap to use the basic calculator for basic arithmetic calculations.
• Tap to switch to the scientific calculator for trigonometric functions, angular
radians, and roots.
• Tap to use the Converter calculator to convert currencies and multiple units
of measurement.
• Tap to use the Mortgage calculator to help you plan finances with
adjustable repayment methods and interest rates.

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Scanner
You can open Scanner and place the QR code inside the frame to scan different
types of QR codes and bar codes.

NOTE: You do not use Scanner to take photos of the objects containing your
personal information.

Tip: You can turn on the flash in the dark environment.

Clock

Add an alarm
1. Open Clock.
2. Tap on the start page to add an alarm.
3. Adjust the alarm time.
4. Select the ringtone.
5. Choose the repeat frequency.
6. Tap .

Add custom clock

1. Open Clock.
2. Tap .
3. Tap .
4. Search for country or city.
5. Tap the location to add a custom clock.

Use stopwatch
1. Open Clock.
2. Tap .
3. Tap .

Tip:
You can tap to record a lap or split.
4. Tap to pause the stopwatch.

NOTE:
You can tap to reset the stopwatch.

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Set a timer

You can set times with duration from one second to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59
seconds.
1. Open Clock.
2. Tap .
3. Set the time period.

NOTE:
You can tap to add an ambient noise. You can also choose to silence the alarm at
the end of an ambient noise timer.
4. Tap to start timing.

Recorder

Record audio
1. Open Recorder.
2. Tap .

Tip:
You can tap to mark specific segments, tap to pause the recording, and tap
to continue the recording.
3. Tap to stop recording.
4. Tap OK to save the recording.

NOTE: The recording name is generated by default. You can change the name to a
new one.

View recordings
1. Open Recorder.
2. Tap at the lower-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap the recording that you want to view.

View Recorder settings

1. Open Recorder.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner to view available options.

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NOTE:
You can enable Earpiece mode, set the recording format, and do other settings
accordingly.

Compass

Use compass
1. Open Compass.
2. Place your device on a horizontal surface to see the compass face.

Tip: You can also hold your phone vertically to see the picture provided by your
camera.

Set a level
1. Open Compass.
2. Swipe left from the start page to use your phone as a level.

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3. Place your device on a horizontal surface to see the level face.

Tip: You can also hold your phone vertically to see the picture provided by your
camera.

Services & Feedback

You can report the issues you encounter to our developers. Your suggestions on
how to improve MIUI 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:
• You can tap Services & Feedback in Tools.
• You can tap Services & Feedback in Settings.

Submit feedback
1. Open Services & Feedback.
2. Tap Submit feedback.
3. Choose Issues for bugs or the Suggestions for improvements.
• Tap Issues and describe the issue.

NOTE: You can add images, short videos, or logs to your report.
• Tap Suggestions and share with us how you would like to improve MIUI.

NOTE: You can add images or short videos to your suggestion.

4. Select the item of your feedback.

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5. Select the reproductivity and time.
6. Enter the phone number or email.
7. Tap Send.

ShareMe
You can use (ShareMe App), which is also known as the Mi Drop App, to back up
or transfer files between Android devices or between your mobile device and your
computer.
See Transfer files on page 12 for more information.

Downloads

Add a new download job

1. Open Downloads.
2. Tap at the lower-right corner.

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3. Enter a 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.

Mi Remote
Mi Remote is a universal remote control app that works with your phone's IR
Blaster (Infrared Blaster) port. You can control almost all the appliances including
TVs, set-top boxes, DVD players, smart boxes, air conditioners, projectors, cameras,
and other devices in your home with Mi Remote.
Mi Remote enables you to enjoy life at the tips of your fingers.
Mi Remote supports Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, Haier, Videocon,
Micromax, Onida, and other brands.

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, search for things, watch videos, shop online,
and play games. You can also use Mi Browser to download images and videos
from social media, file management tools, and private folder.

Download videos from social media

You can download videos and images from Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Mi
Browser also lets you save WhatsApp statuses of your friends.

Manage files
You can tap to manage videos, audio files, and images stored on your device. You
can also add items intended for your eyes only to a private folder.

Translate page
Mi browser helps you translate the webpage content automatically.

Incognito mode
You can go to Mi browser > > Tools to enable Incognito mode. It allows you to
browse the web safely and privately without leaving any search or browsing history.
You can also turn on or off aggregated data-sharing under this mode.

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Dark mode
You can go to Mi browser > > Tools to enable Dark mode. The dark color
scheme can boost visual experience.

Notes

Create a note
1. Open Notes.
2. Tap to create a note.

Tip: You can add text, images, and audio in a note.

3. Tap to save the note.

Make a voice note

1. Open .
2. Tap to add a note.

Tip:
You can press and hold to create a voice note.
3. Tap .
4. Speak to your phone.
5. Tap to stop the recording.
6. Enter the title of the voice note.
7. Tap to save the voice note.

Delete a note
1. Open Notes.
2. Touch and hold the note to delete.
3. Tap Delete.

Manage notes
You can use templates to add image, checklists, voice memos, and format text in
Notes.
You can also share your notes as text or images on various platforms.
1. Open Notes.

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2. Touch and hold a note.

NOTE: You can also choose multiple notes.

3. Choose to hide, pin, delete or move the note.
• 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. Open Notes.
2. Tap on the start page.
3. Tap Trash.
4. Tap the note you want to restore.
5. Tap Restore.

Create a new folder

1. Open Notes.
2. Tap on the start page.
3. Tap New folder.

Tip: You can also press and hold a note and then drag it over another note to create
a folder.
4. Enter the folder name.
5. Tap OK.

NOTE: You can move notes to the new folder.

Search notes
1. Open Notes.
2. Tap the search bar to enter keywords of the note.

View hidden notes

1. Open Notes.
2. Swipe down from the upper part of the screen to show the private folder.
3. Enter the password.
4. Tap a hidden note to view details.

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Create a subtask checklist
1. Open Notes.
2. Swipe left or tap on the top of the start page.
3. Tap to create checklist of subtasks.
4. Enter the subtask text.

NOTE: You can set a reminder and a repeat interval of each subtask checklist.

NOTE:
If you want to add more subtasks, tap .
5. Tap Done.

Weather

View weather info

Open (Weather App) to view the current and the 5-day forecast weather
information.

NOTE: 24-hour forecast, wind speed and direction, real feel, UV index, and pressure
are also displayed on the start page.

Manage cities

Add a city
1. Open Weather.
2. Tap at the upper-left corner of the start page.
3. Search for city.
4. Tap to add the city.

Delete a city
1. Open Weather.
2. Tap at the upper-left corner of the start page.
3. Touch and hold a city.
4. Tap Delete.

Share weather info

1. Open Weather.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the start page.

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3. Tap Share.
4. Choose a platform to share the weather info.

Weather settings
1. Open Weather.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the start page.
3. Tap Settings.

NOTE: You can set your preferred temperature and wind speed units, and allow or
restrict the app to update weather info between 23:00 and 7:00.

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Security
You can use (Security App) to clean up phone storage, manage apps and
permissions, filter and block spam calls and messages, and protect your phone from
hidden viruses or malicious apps.

Cleaner
Use Cleaner to delete useless items that stored on your phone and make your
phone work fast and productively.

Clear trash
1. Open Security.

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2. Tap Cleaner to launch an automatic scan for trash.

NOTE:
Cleaner scans trash of cache files, obsolete files, installation packages, residuals,
and memory cache.
3. Choose items you want to clear.
4. Tap the button below to clean up the selected items.

Set the reminder

1. Go to Security > Cleaner.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.

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3. Set trash size limit and schedule alerts frequency.

NOTE:
You can receive an alert notification to use Cleaner when trashes reaches the limit.
Remind to clean is enabled by default.

Security scan
Use Security scan to scan your device for hidden viruses or malicious apps.
Security scan combines virus scan, payment environment scan, and privacy &
security scan to ensure your phone security.

Scan range
Security scan solves the issues related to Wi-Fi, payment environment, privacy, and
viruses. It timely distinguishes dangerous apps and viruses.

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Payment security
When apps with a payment function are launched, payment security features are
enabled by default. You can add payment apps that you want to manage on the
results screen.

Installation monitor
You can go to Security > Security scan > to enable Scan before installing. The
apps will be checked for viruses and malware before installing.

Battery
You can use Battery to test the power consumption and optimize battery-related
items.

Tip:

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You can also go to Settings > Battery to use battery features. You can see
Battery on page 132 for more information.

View Battery saver

1. Go to Security > Battery.
2. Tap Battery saver.
3. View the remaining time and battery capacity.

Enable Battery saver

1. Go to Security > Battery.
2. Tap Battery saver.
3. Tap Save battery on the slider.

NOTE:
Save battery mode reduces background activity of apps, stop sync, and minimize
system animations.

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.

Enable Ultra battery saver

1. Go to Security > Battery.
2. Tap Battery saver.
3. Tap to enable Ultra battery saver.

NOTE:
Ultra battery saver restricts most power consuming features. Only calls, messages,
and network connectivity are not affected.

Fix battery usage issues

1. Go to Security > Battery.
2. Tap Battery saver.
3. Tap Fix 1 battery usage issue.

NOTE: You may have more battery usage issues to fix in real situations.

NOTE: The phone scans the battery usage issues automatically.

View power consumption in details

1. Go to Security > Battery.

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2. Tap Battery saver.
3. Tap the line chart and view the power consumption in details below.

View battery usage

1. Go to Security > Battery.
2. Tap Battery or swipe left to enter Battery page.
3. View the temperature and charged times.

Enable Reverse wireless charging

You can place the phone or wearable device with Qi wireless charging functionality
on the back center of this device when you enable Reverse wireless charging.
1. Go to Security > Battery.
2. Tap Battery or swipe left to enter Battery page.
3. Tap Reverse wireless charging.
4. Tap to enable Reverse wireless charging.

Tip:
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.

Enable Optimized charging

Optimized charging helps reduce the battery aging and unnecessary continuous
charging.
1. Go to Security > Battery.
2. Tap Battery or swipe left to enter Battery page.
3. Tap Optimized charging.
4. Tap to enable Optimized charging.

App battery saver

You can go to Security > Battery > Battery > App battery saver to manage
active and sleeping apps. For active apps, you can choose Put apps to sleep or
Save power. For sleeping apps, you can choose the app background settings, such
as No restrictions, Battery saver, Restrict background apps, or Restrict
background activity.

Schedule power on and off

You can set the time to power on and off your phone.
1. Go to Security > Battery.
2. Tap Battery or swipe left to enter Battery tab.

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3. Tap Schedule power on/off.
4. Tap to enable Power on time.
5. Tap to enable Power off time.
6. Tap .

Boost speed
Boost speed clears cache and memory of running the third party apps, running
system apps, and locked running apps. It helps your phone work faster.

Manage apps

Uninstall apps
1. Go to Security > Manage apps.
2. Tap Uninstall.
3. Choose the apps.
4. Tap Uninstall at the below.

Dual apps
You can create the dual apps for every account.

Disable the autostart

You can manage the autostart behavior of an app to prevent abnormal power
consumption.
1. Go to Security > Manage apps.
2. Tap Permissions.
3. Tap Autostart.
4. Tap to disable the autostart.

NOTE:
Some apps may incorrectly indicate that MIUI has prevented them from starting.
You can go to Settings > Apps to check permissions that have been granted to
individual apps.

Manage permissions
1. Go to Security > Manage apps.
2. Tap Permissions.
3. Tap Permissions to enter Permission manager.

Tip: Permissions are displayed in the form of a permission list.

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4. Tap an item to manage apps with the permission.

Manage other permissions

1. Go to Security > Manage apps.
2. Tap Permissions.
3. Tap Other permissions.

Tip: Permissions are displayed in the form of an app list.

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4. Tap an app to check or modify the permissions.

Install via USB

You can allow an app to be installed on your device via USB.

Default apps
1. Go to Security > Manage apps.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Default apps.

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4. Select default app with the relevant setting.

Tip:
For example, you can choose to select Chrome or Mi Browser as the default
browser.

Deep clean

Delete the redundant photo

Deep clean can detect duplicate photos and poor-quality images in your
Gallery. You can choose to delete redundant items.

Uninstall the unused app

You can use Deep clean to delete the rarely used apps to free up space.

Delete the big file

You can use Deep clean to delete the unimportant big files.

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Delete the unnecessary video
You can use Deep clean to see all videos that are saved on your phone. You can
delete the unnecessary ones and free up space.

Delete app data

You can use Deep clean to view the storage use of each app on your phone and
free up space.

Deep clean settings

You can go to Security > Deep clean > > Settings to do the deep clean
settings. For example you can enable or disable Remind to clean.

App lock

Set password

You can use App lock to protect the data of individual apps and your privacy.

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1. Open Security.
2. Tap App lock.
3. Tap Turn on.

Tip:
The default password type is Pattern. You can choose other password type by
tapping Change password.
4. Set the Pattern password.

Add Mi Account
You can choose to add your Mi Account after you set the password. If you forget
the App lock password, you can reset it with the Mi Account. Otherwise, you can
only perform a factory reset.

NOTE:
You are recommended to add your Mi Account before you use App lock.

Fingerprints verification
You can use the fingerprints recorded on your device for App lock verification. You
must confirm your password once again if you add a new fingerprint.

Protect apps with App lock

App lock checks apps installed on your device and recommends the ones that
require protection for the first time.
1. Go to Security > App lock.
2. Enter the password to open App lock.
3. Choose an App.

NOTE: You can tap the search field at the top of the screen to search for apps.
4. Tap to lock the App.

Verify App lock password

When App lock is turned on, a dialog which requires entering the password will
appear after you open a protected app.
You can enter the password or use your fingerprint to unlock the app.
If you forget the password, tap Forgot password to reset your App lock password.

NOTE: The options may vary depending on whether you added your Mi Account
before you try to reset the password.

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Set App lock protection
1. Go to Security > App lock.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap to enable App lock.

NOTE:
When you tap to disable App lock, protection is removed from all apps along
with the App lock password.

Set effective time of App lock

You can choose when exactly App lock is applied.
Three options are available:
• When device is locked: App lock is applied when you lock your device and open
a protected app after unlocking.
• When device is locked or after exiting app: You must verify your App lock
password after you unlock your device or exit a protected app.
• When device is locked or in 1 minute after exiting app: You must verify your App
lock password after you unlock your device or fail to open a protected app within
one minute.

Hide notification content

App lock allows you to hide notification content on the Lock screen and in the
Notification shade for individual apps. You can see all compatible apps after you tap
Hide notification content in settings.
You can see You have a new message instead of the actual content when you
enable Hide notification content.

Unlock all apps at once

You can tap to enable Unlock all apps at once. You can enter the password to
unlock all protected apps at once.

Change password
You can tap Change password type to change the App lock password type and the
password itself.

Unlock with fingerprint

You can tap to enable Unlock with fingerprint to unlock apps.

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If you disable Unlock with fingerprint, you need to verify your fingerprint if you turn
on this feature again.

Add Mi Account
You can use your Mi Account to reset the App lock password.

Dual apps
Dual apps allows you to clone an existing app on your device and use it
independently with a different account.
You can create dual apps in Manage apps > Dual apps.

NOTE:
You can see a list of compatible apps installed on your device in Dual apps.

You can see the installed apps which are compatible with this feature, and the
recommended ones. You can create a dual app with the switch next to an app
name.
You can use the search bar at the top of the screen to search for the apps installed
on your device.
Each dual app has its own Home screen shortcuts. A dual app icon in the corner of
the shortcut that can help you tell one app from each other.
Whenever the system requires an action from an app that has a dual app, you will
be asked which app will be used.

Create dual apps

1. Go to Security > Dual apps.
2. Tap Create.
3. Choose an app.
4. Tap to enable the dual app.
5. Tap Turn on in the pop up window.

NOTE:
If you want to disable or uninstall the dual app, tap and all app data can be
removed.

Dual app settings

You can also go to Security > Dual apps > Dual app settings to delete the
accounts of dual app and enable launch animation.

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Game Turbo
Game Turbo clears memory reserved for the background processes to give more
space for the game.
Game Turbo increases the connection speed of game by limiting the bandwidth
of background downloads and reducing network delay.
Game Turbo hides notifications and restricts buttons.
You can also create a Home screen shortcut so that Game Turbo always stays.

Add Game Turbo

1. Go to Security > Game Turbo.

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2. Tap to select games.
3. Tap to add the games to Game Turbo.
4. Go back to the start page and swipe right to select the added games.
5. Tap Open to launch the game with Game Turbo.

Game Turbo settings

You can go to Security > Game Turbo > to limit the speed of background
downloads, restrict sync, and make sure your device do not switch between
networks when you play games.

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Test network

Find and solve network-related issues

You can run a test of the current network conditions whenever you encounter
problems with the network.
Test network tests the following items:
• Wi-Fi connection
• Network protocols
• Network connection
• Restricted connections
• Background connections
• DNS settings
• Router
You can resolve the current network problems step by step after you see the
results.

Close connected apps

All apps currently connected to the internet are shown in the test results. You can
tap an app to force to stop it.

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.

Manage blocked incoming calls

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 the call history to dial or send a message.
• Tap Unblock to unblock the number.

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Manage blocked numbers and exceptions
You can use phone numbers, prefixes, and locations to establish blocking condition.
1. Go to Security > Blocklist.
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
3. Tap Blocked numbers or Exceptions to add or edit items.

Call blocklist settings

You can choose to block or allow calls from strangers, forwarded calls, calls from
abroad, and calls from reported numbers. Options for contacts are also available.

NOTE: You can apply SIM card 2 to the same or different rules with SIM card 1.

File Manager
File Manager is an easy and powerful file explorer. It helps you easily manage
storages on your device, 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
Documents are sorted into various categories, such as images, videos, docs, music,
APKs, downloads, and archives. You can tap the corresponding category to locate a
document.

Storage statistics
Learn what files occupy the internal storage of your device at a glance and see all
the items in the root folder.

Quick search
Recent files on the start screen are arranged according to the creation date. They
are also sorted by file type and can be edited by default.

Deep clean
Delete unnecessary files and free up storage space in two taps.

Files transfer
(ShareMe App) allows you to share files with nearby devices without connecting
to the internet.

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Dark mode
You can change the color scheme of File Manager to Dark mode, making your
screen easier to read.

Google

Google
With Google, you can find online content that interests you, and turn on your
personalized feed to receive customized content.
See https://support.google.com/websearch for more information.

Gmail
Gmail enables you to send and receive email with Google's web-based email
service.
See https://support.google.com/mail for more information.

Maps
You can use Maps to get directions and other location-based information.

ATTENTION:
You must enable location services to use Maps.

See https://support.google.com/maps for more information.

YouTube
You can use YouTube to watch and upload videos right from your device.
See https://support.google.com/youtube for more information.

Drive
With Drive, you can open, view, rename, and share files saved to your Drive cloud
account.
See https://support.google.com/drive for more information.

YT Music
You can stream and browse playlists, albums, and artists from YT Music.

Duo
You can easily make one-to-one video calls with Duo.

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See https://support.google.com/duo for more information.

Photos
You can store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google
Account with Photos.
See https://support.google.com/photos for more information.

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 https://support.google.com/news/publisher-center/ for more information.

Google One
With Google One, you can automatically back up your phone and manage the
Google cloud storage.
• You can use the Google account to automatically back up photos, contacts,
messages, and other important things. If you break, lose or upgrade your phone,
you can restore everything to your new Android device.

NOTE: Every Google account has 15 GB of free space.

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

Podcasts
With Podcasts, you can play the latest episodes from your favorite shows,
explore podcast recommendations, and manage your listening activities.
See https://support.google.com/googleplay/podcasts for more information.

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 their addresses individually.

Assistant
You can use Assistant to get stuff done faster. Instead of performing tasks
manually by tapping your finger on the screen a gazillion times, you can get the job
done by using voice commands. Assistant is smart and very well integrated with
Android.

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See https://assistant.google.com/ for more information.

Play Store
You can find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games
in Play Store.
See https://support.google.com/play for more information.

More apps

Amazon Shopping
You can quickly and easily search, browse, buy, compare goods, and view comments
on Amazon Shopping.

Facebook
You can use Facebook to connect with friends, family and people who share the
same interests as you. You can communicate privately, watch your favorite content,
buy and sell items or just spend time with your community.

WPS Office
WPS Office is an all-in-one complete free office suite on your device. WPS
Office integrates all office word processor functions, such as Word, PDF,
Presentation, Spreadsheet, Memo, and Docs Scanner in one application, and fully
compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Doc, and Adobe PDF
format.

Agoda
You can use Agoda to find and book the very best deals on any kind of
accommodation or flights. Agoda can meet the various needs in your travel.

Trip
Trip is a one-stop travel app. You can use Trip to book hotels, flights, and trains
at great prices.

Booking
You can use Booking to find hotels, motels, and holiday homes around the world
online.

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Chapter 7 Legal information

WEEE
Special precautions must be taken to safely dispose of this product. This
marking indicates that this product may not be discarded with other household
waste in the EU.
To prevent harm to the environment or human health from inappropriate waste
disposal, and to promote sustainable reuse of material resources, please recycle
responsibly.
To safely recycle your device, please use return and collection systems or contact
the retailer where the device was originally purchased.
To view our Environmental Declaration, please refer to the following link: https://
www.mi.com/en/about/environment

CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for
long periods.
Additional safety information and precautions can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.mi.com/en/certification

Important Safety Information

Read all safety information below before using your device:
• Use of unauthorized cables, power adapters, or batteries can cause fire,
explosion, or pose other risks.
• Use only authorized accessories which are compatible with your device.
• This device's operating temperature range is 0°C to 40°C. Using this device in an
environment outside of this temperature range may damage the device.
• If your device is provided with a built-in battery, to avoid damaging the battery or
the device, do not attempt to replace the battery yourself.
• Charge this device only with the included or authorized cable and power adapter.
Using other adapters may cause fire, electric shock, and damage the device and
the adapter.

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• After charging is complete, disconnect the adapter from both the device and the
power outlet. Do not charge the device for more than 12 hours.
• The battery must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste.
Mishandling the battery may cause fire or explosion. Dispose of or recycle the
device, its battery, and accessories according to your local regulations.
• Do not disassemble, hit, crush, or burn the battery. If the battery appears
deformed or damaged, stop using it immediately.
• Do not short circuit the battery, as this may cause overheating, burns, or other
injury.
• Do not place the battery in a high-temperature environment.
• Overheating may cause explosion.
• Do not disassemble, hit, or crush the battery, as this may cause the battery to
leak, overheat, or explode.
• Do not burn the battery, as this may cause fire or explosion.
• If the battery appears deformed or damaged, stop using it immediately.
• User shall not remove or alter the battery. Removal or repair of the battery shall
only be done by an authorized repair center of the manufacturer.
• Keep your device dry.
• Do not try to repair the device yourself. If any part of the device does not work
properly, contact Mi customer support or bring your device to an authorized
repair center.
• Connect other devices according to their instruction manuals. Do not connect
incompatible devices to this device.
• For AC/DC adapters, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.

Safety Precautions
• Observe all applicable laws and rules restricting use of mobile phones in specific
situations and environments.
• Do not use your phone at petrol stations or in any explosive atmosphere or
potentially explosive environment, including fueling areas, below decks on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, or areas where the air may contain
chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Obey all posted
signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other radio equipment.
Turn off your mobile phone or wireless device when in a blasting area or in areas

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 requiring "two-way radios" or "electronic devices" to be turned off to prevent
potential hazards.
• Do not use your phone in hospital operating rooms, emergency rooms, or
intensive care units. Always comply with all rules and regulations of hospitals and
health centers. If you have a medical device, please consult your doctor and the
device manufacturer to determine whether your phone may interfere with the
device's operation. To avoid potential interference with a pacemaker, always
maintain a minimum distance of 15 cm between your mobile phone and the
pacemaker. This can be done by using your phone on the ear opposite to your
pacemaker and not carrying your phone in a breast pocket. To avoid interference
with medical equipment, do not use your phone near hearing aids, cochlear
implants, or other similar devices.
• Observe all aircraft safety regulations and turn off your phone on board aircraft
when required.
• When driving a vehicle, use your phone in accordance with relevant traffic laws
and regulations.
• To avoid being struck by lightning, do not use your phone outdoors during
thunderstorms.
• Do not use your phone to make calls while it is charging.
• Do not use your phone in places with high humidity, such as bathrooms. Doing so
may result in electric shock, injury, fire, and charger damage.

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Security Statement
Please update your phone's operating system using the built-in software update
feature, or visit any of our authorized service outlets. Updating software through
other means may damage the device or result in data loss, security issues, and
other risks.

EU Regulations

RED Declaration of Conformity

Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd. hereby declares that this GSM / GPRS / EDGE /
UMTS / LTE / 5G NR Digital Mobile Phone with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 2201123G is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RE
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available
at the following internet address: https://www.mi.com/en/certification

RF Exposure Information (SAR)

This device is in compliance with Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits for general
population/uncontrolled exposure (Localized 10-gram SAR for head and trunk, limit:
2.0W/kg) specified in Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC, ICNIRP Guidelines,
and RED (Directive 2014/53/EU).
During SAR testing, this device was set to transmit at its highest certified power
level in all tested frequency bands and placed in positions that simulate RF
exposure during use against the head with no separation and near the body with a
separation of 5 mm.
SAR compliance for body operation is based on a separation distance of 5 mm
between the unit and the human body. This device should be carried at least 5 mm
away from the body to ensure RF exposure level is compliant or lower than the
reported level. When attaching the device near the body, a belt clip or holster
should be used which does not contain metallic components and allows a
separation of at least 5 mm to be maintained between the device and the body. RF
exposure compliance was not tested or certified with any accessory containing
metal worn on the body, and use of such an accessory should be avoided.

Certification Information (Highest SAR)

SAR 10 g limit: 2.0 W/Kg
SAR Value: Head: 0.596 W/Kg, Body: 0.998 W/Kg (5 mm distance).

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Legal Information
This device may be operated in all member states of the EU.
Observe national and local regulations where the device is used.
This device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz,
5925 to 6425 MHz frequency range in following countries:
AT BE BG HR CY CZ DK

EE FI FR DE EL HU IE

IT LV LT LU MT NL PL

PT RO SK SI ES SE UK(NI)

IS LI NO CH TR

Wi-Fi 6E connectivity may vary based on region availability and local network
support. The function may be added via OTA when and where applicable.
Restrictions in the 2.4 GHz band:
Norway: This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of
20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund.
Ensure the power adapter used meets the requirements of Clause 6.4.5 in IEC/EN
62368-1 and has been tested and approved according to national or local standards.

Frequency Bands and Power

This mobile phone offers the following frequency bands in EU areas only and
maximum radio-frequency power:
GSM 900: 35.5 dBm
GSM 1800: 32.5 dBm
WCDMA band 1/8: 25.7 dBm
LTE band 1/3/7/8/20/28/38/40/41: 25.7 dBm, LTE band 42: 26 dBm
5G NR band n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77: 26 dBm,5G NR band n78: 29
dBm
Bluetooth: 20 dBm
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz band: 20 dBm
Wi-Fi 5 GHz: 5150 to 5250MHz: 23 dBm, 5250 to 5350 MHz: 20 dBm, 5470 to 5725
MHz: 20 dBm, 5725 to 5850 MHz: 14 dBm, 5925 to 6425 MHz: 23dBm
NFC: 13.56 MHz < 42 dBuA/m at 10m
Qi: 110~148 KHz < 42 dBuA/m at 10m Distance

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About Dual SIM:
• Supports Dual SIM cards with no carrier restrictions, dual 5G ①
• Supports Dual Nano-SIM card slots, either card can be set as the primary card
• Supports Dual SIM 5G/4G/3G/2G
• Supports Dual SIM VoLTE ②
Note ①: 5G connection depends on country, carrier, and user environment.
Note ②: VoLTE depends on carrier's network and related service deployment.
• Please do not insert non-standard SIM cards into the SIM card slot. They may
damage the SIM card slot.
• WARNING: Do not disassemble this device.

FCC Regulations
This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This mobile phone has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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RF Exposure Information (SAR)
This device meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves. This
device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for
exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy. The exposure standard for wireless
devices employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/Kg. For body-worn operation, this device has
been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory
that contains no metal and positions the device a minimum of 1.5 cm from the
body. RF exposure compliance with any body-worn accessory that contains metal
was not tested and certified, and use of such body-worn accessory should be
avoided. Any accessory used with this device for body-worn operation must keep
the device a minimum of 1.5 cm away from the body.

FCC Note
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B
FCC limits.

E-label
This device has an electronic label for certification information.
To access it, please go to Settings > About phone > Certification, or open Settings
and type "Certification" into the search bar.
Model: 2201123G
2201 indicates that this product will be launched after 202201.
When using this device as a wireless charger it is intended for use as a desktop
device and should not be carried when in this mode.
To comply with RF exposure requirements when using in the wireless charging
mode please place the device at a minimum distance of 20cm from persons.

Disclaimer
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and changes 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 and without notice. Such changes will, however, be
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purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device.

Manufacturer: Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd.

Manufacturer postal address:
#019, 9th Floor, Building 6, 33 Xi'erqi Middle Road,
Haidian District, Beijing, China, 100085
Brand: Xiaomi
Model: 2201123G
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