xiaomi 12T Pro Smartphone User Guide

12T Pro Smartphone

Xiaomi 12T Pro User Guide

Contents
Chapter 1 Get started…………………………………………………………………………………….01 About the user guide ……………………………………………………………………………………………..01 Xiaomi 12T Pro overview ………………………………………………………………………………………….01 Insert a SIM card…………………………………………………………………………………………………….02 Connect to Wi-Fi ……………………………………………………………………………………………………02 Power on the phone……………………………………………………………………………………………….02 Add accounts …………………………………………………………………………………………………………03 Transfer files…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..03 Finish setup wizard ………………………………………………………………………………………………..04
Chapter 2 Basic features ………………………………………………………………………………..05 Basic gestures ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..05 Full screen gestures ……………………………………………………………………………………………….06 More gestures shortcuts ………………………………………………………………………………………..07 Button shortcuts ……………………………………………………………………………………………………07 Lock the screen ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..08 Unlock the screen ………………………………………………………………………………………………….08 Home screen ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….09 Notifications icons and status icons ……………………………………………………………………….11 Control center………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12 Apps and App folders……………………………………………………………………………………………..13 App Downloads………………………………………………………………………………………………………14 Recents windows……………………………………………………………………………………………………15 Widgets …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16 Wallpapers and themes………………………………………………………………………………………….16 Screenshots and Screen recording………………………………………………………………………….17 Change the date and time ……………………………………………………………………………………..18 Add an alarm ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19 Scan QR codes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….19

Adjust the volume ………………………………………………………………………………………………….19 Charge the phone…………………………………………………………………………………………………..19
Chapter 3 Battery and maintenance ……………………………………………………………..19 View Battery saver …………………………………………………………………………………………………20 Enable Battery saver ………………………………………………………………………………………………20 Enable Ultra battery saver ……………………………………………………………………………………..20 Fix battery usage issues …………………………………………………………………………………………21 View power consumption in detail …………………………………………………………………………21 View battery usage ………………………………………………………………………………………………..21 Boost charging speed …………………………………………………………………………………………….21 Use App battery saver ……………………………………………………………………………………………22 Schedule power on or power off …………………………………………………………………………….22 Reboot the phone ………………………………………………………………………………………………….22 Power off the phone ………………………………………………………………………………………………22
Chapter 4 Networks and connection……………………………………………………………..23 SIM cards & mobile networks …………………………………………………………………………………23 Wi-Fi ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………28 Bluetooth……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29 Portable hotspot ……………………………………………………………………………………………………30 Connection & sharing …………………………………………………………………………………………….31
Chapter 5 Phone and Messages……………………………………………………………………..33 Phone …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….33 Messages ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….39
Chapter 6 Camera…………………………………………………………………………………………..44 Camera overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………44 Open the camera……………………………………………………………………………………………………44 Basic features…………………………………………………………………………………………………………45 Useful features ………………………………………………………………………………………………………47 Take photos……………………………………………………………………………………………………………51

Take a selfie ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………52 Take videos…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….53 Take Documents mode photos ………………………………………………………………………………53 Pro mode ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….54 Take photos in Portrait mode…………………………………………………………………………………57 Take photos in Night mode ……………………………………………………………………………………58 Take photos in Panorama mode……………………………………………………………………………..58 Take photos in 50MP mode ……………………………………………………………………………………59 Take videos in Short video mode ……………………………………………………………………………59 Take videos in VLOG mode …………………………………………………………………………………….60 Take videos in Slow motion mode ………………………………………………………………………….60 Take videos in Time-lapse mode …………………………………………………………………………….61 Take photos in Long exposure mode………………………………………………………………………61 Clone mode ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………62 Camera settings……………………………………………………………………………………………………..63
Chapter 7 Gallery……………………………………………………………………………………………67 Gallery overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………….67 Photos ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………68 Albums …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..71 Edit a video with Video editor ………………………………………………………………………………..73 Create a collage ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..74 Create a clip……………………………………………………………………………………………………………74 Edit a video with Video effects……………………………………………………………………………….75 Free up space …………………………………………………………………………………………………………75 Set album sort format ……………………………………………………………………………………………76 Set album view format …………………………………………………………………………………………..76 Gallery Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..76
Chapter 8 Personalize your phone …………………………………………………………………78 Date and time ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..78

Languages and regions…………………………………………………………………………………………..79 Always-on display & Lock screen …………………………………………………………………………….79 Display……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………81 Sound & vibration…………………………………………………………………………………………………..84 Notifications & Control center ……………………………………………………………………………….87 Home screen ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….90 Wallpaper ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………92 Themes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….92
Chapter 9 Security and safety………………………………………………………………………..92 Security status ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….92 Passwords and security ………………………………………………………………………………………….92 Safety & emergency……………………………………………………………………………………………….96 Privacy protection ………………………………………………………………………………………………….98 Apps……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….98 Privacy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 103 Location ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 104
Chapter 10 Accessibility ……………………………………………………………………………… 105 Gesture shortcuts……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 105 Quick ball ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 106 Screen Recorder………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 107 Enable One-handed mode…………………………………………………………………………………… 108 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls …………………………………………………………………. 108 General……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 109 Vision………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 110 Hearing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 111 Physical ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 112
Chapter 11 Special features ……………………………………………………………………….. 113 Set up front camera assistant …………………………………………………………………………….. 113 Learn floating windows ………………………………………………………………………………………. 113

Turn on Second space…………………………………………………………………………………………. 114 Turn on Lite mode………………………………………………………………………………………………. 115 Measure heart rate……………………………………………………………………………………………… 115
Chapter 12 Apps …………………………………………………………………………………………. 115 File Manager……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 115 Google………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 116 Mi Browser………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 119 Mi Store………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 120 Mi Video ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 120 Music ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 120 Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 120 Security………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 123 Themes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 134 Tools…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 134 Weather……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 139 Xiaomi Community …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 141
Chapter 13 About device and accounts ……………………………………………………… 141 About the phone ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 141 Update MIUI version …………………………………………………………………………………………… 141 Factory reset ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 141 System apps updater ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 141 Memory extension………………………………………………………………………………………………. 142 Mi Account …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 142 Google………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 142 Accounts & sync …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 142 Services & feedback ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 143
Chapter 14 Legal information…………………………………………………………………….. 143 About Dual SIM…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 143 WEEE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 143

CAUTION ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 144 Important Safety Information…………………………………………………………………………….. 144 Safety Precautions ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 145 Security Statement …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 146 EU Regulations …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 146 FCC Regulations …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 148 Disclaimer …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 150

Chapter 1 Get started

About the user guide

Thanks for choosing Xiaomi 12T Pro, please read the user guide carefully before you start. This is the Xiaomi 12T Pro User Guide for the MIUI Global 13.0.0 Stable version. If you are not sure which software version your device is running, you can go to Settings > About phone to view the MIUI version information.
For more MIUI features, see global.miui.com for more information.

Xiaomi 12T Pro overview

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1. Front camera 4. Micro USB-C 7. Power button 10. Rear cameras

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2. Touch screen 5. Microphone 8. Volume buttons 11. Speaker

3. SIM card slot 6. Speaker 9. Flash 12. Microphone

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13. Infrared sensor
Insert a SIM card
1. Withdraw the SIM card slot with the ejection tool. 2. Put the SIM card on the slot.

SIM1

SIM1

SIM2

3. Insert the slot back into the phone.
Note
If you insert two SIM cards, you can set one as the primary mobile data SIM and the other as the primary calling SIM, or set call forwarding between the two SIM cards. See Set a default call SIM and Set a default data SIM for more information.
Connect to Wi-Fi
1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi . 2. Tap to enable Wi-Fi. 3. Select an available network to connect.
Note
You need to enter a password for an encrypted Wi-Fi network.

Tip
You can swipe down the status bar at the upper-right corner of the phone, then tap Wi-Fi on the Control center to connect the same Wi-Fi next time.
Power on the phone
1. Press and hold the Power button until the phone vibrates. 2. Finish the setup wizard.

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Note
The first time you power on the phone, a setup wizard helps you to personalize your phone, 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, set up Google assistant, and other basic settings.
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 an account, you can tap Create account to create one. See Google for more information.
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.
Transfer files
Transfer files with the ShareMe App You can transfer files without an internet connection. Before the phones transfer files, you need to install ShareMe on both phone A and phone B. See App Downloads for more information. 1. Open on Xiaomi phone A and Xiaomi phone B separately.
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2. Tap Receive on phone B. Phone B displays a QR code until it establishes a connection with phone A.
3. Tap Send on phone A to select file items. 4. Tap SEND on phone A to connect phone B. 5. Choose to transfer files.
· Use phone A to scan the QR code on phone B to connect. · Wait for the phone A to search for phone B, then tap the phone B name
to connect. Phone A automatically transfers the selected files to phone B after the connection is established.
Note
You can tap Share more files to share more files between phone A and phone B.
Transfer files with a computer 1. Connect both your phone A and phone B to a computer with an available ca-
ble separately. 2. Choose to use USB for File Transfer/Android Auto in the pop-up window on
both phones. 3. Select files of the phone A, and then copy and paste or drag and drop the
files to folders of phone B on the computer. Note
When you copy files from phone A to phone B, make sure that the folder names are the same on both phones.
Finish setup wizard
If you do not finish the setup wizard when you power on the phone on the first time, it shows on the notification panel after you start the phone. You can swipe
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down the notification panel, then tap Finish setting up your ditingp and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the setup wizard.

Chapter 2 Basic features
Basic gestures

Gesture

Definition

Examples for gesture effects

· Open or choose an item.

Tap

· Enter texts with keyboard on the phone

screen.

Touch and hold

· Move an App icon on the Home screen. · Activate a list to choose multiple items.

Swipe

· Browse a list quickly.

Scroll Zoom in

· Drag a list up or down to see more information.
· View photos with more details. · Browse websites clearly.

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Gesture

Definition Zoom out

Examples for gesture effects · Check maps in full view.

Full screen 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.

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

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

More gestures shortcuts

Gesture
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Description
Take a screenshot Slide 3 fingers down.

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Take a partial screenshot Press and hold with 3 fingers.

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

Button shortcuts

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

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Increase the volume Press the Volume up button.

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Gesture
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Description
Decrease the volume Press the Volume down button.

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

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

Lock the screen
Lock the screen with the Power button Press the Power button. Lock the screen with Widgets 1. Enter the screen editing mode.
· Pinch on the Home screen. · Touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen.

2. Tap

Widgets to view all widgets.

3. Tap Lock from Quick functions.

4. Tap at the upper-left corner of the phone or zoom out the page.

5. Tap Lock to lock the screen.
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. 3. Draw the pattern, or enter the PIN or password to unlock the screen.

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Note
If you do not know or want a pattern, PIN, or password, you can see Set up Screen lock for more information.
Unlock the screen with fingerprint Tap and hold the fingerprint sensor on the bottom of the screen.
Note
· Only the finger you registered with fingerprint data can unlock the screen. · Set screen lock before you add the fingerprint. If you do not have fingerprint data, see
Set up a fingerprint lock for more information.

Unlock the screen with face data
Add a screen lock password before you add the face data. See Set up a face lock for more information.
1. Press the Power button to wake up the phone.

2. Look at the screen until the the lock icon changes from 3. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

to .

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

Home screen

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1. Status bar System navigation buttons

2. System navigation buttons

· Tap to return to the last step. · Tap to return to the Home screen. · Press and hold to use Google Assistant. · Tap to view recently-opened Apps in Recents.

Note
See Set system navigation buttons for more information.

Change transition effects Change a transition effect when you switch between Home screen pages. 1. Enter the screen editing mode.
· Pinch on the Home screen. · Touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen. 2. Tap to set Home screen layout. 3. Tap Transition effects to choose a transition effect. 4. Tap Done and exit the screen editing mode to save the change. Set default Home screen 1. Enter the screen editing mode. · Pinch on the Home screen. · Touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen. 2. Tap to set Home screen layout. 3. Tap Set default screen to choose a default Home screen. 4. Exit the screen editing mode to save the settings. Don’t show text Do not show text below the App icons. 1. Enter the screen editing mode. · Pinch on the Home screen.

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· Touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen.
2. Tap to set Home screen layout.
3. Tap to enable Don’t show text .
Notifications icons and status icons
Notifications icons and status icons inform you of the newest events, such as news or messages from Apps and the statuses of your phone, such as the network strength or battery condition. Notification icons and status icons

5G

5G network connected

SIM card not found

Vo LTE

Full signal strength VoLTE enabled

Airplane mode enabled

Wi-Fi network connected

Portable hotspot enabled Missed call

Calling Unread SMS

Do not disturb

Silent mode

Vibrate in silent mode
Headset Microphone in use indicator Bluetooth enabled

Alarm
Headset with a microphone connected Camera in use indicator
Location services

Battery saver

Low battery

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Charging

Mi Turbo Charge enabled

View the notifications 1. Swipe down from the upper-left of the phone to open the notification panel. 2. Tap a notification to view in details. Clear the notifications 1. Swipe down from the upper-left of the phone to view notifications. 2. Swipe right on a notification reminder to clear the notification.
Tip
Tap at the bottom of the notification panel to clear all notifications.
Control center
Toogles on Control center

Bluetooth

Airplane mode

Auto brightness

Mute

Screenshot

Flashlight

Lock orientation

Lock screen

Screen recorder

Scanner

Reading mode

Dark mode

DND

Battery saver

Ultra battery saver

Cast

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Mi Share

Floating windows

Vibrate

Hotspot

Nearby Share

NFC

Dolby Atmos

Location

Focus mode

Bedtime mode

Performance mode

Mi Remote

Open the Control center
When you use New version of the Control center, pull down status bar on the right to open the Control center. When you use the Old version of the Control center, pull down status bar to open the Control center. See Choose Control center style for more information.
Apps and App folders
Downloaded Apps and pre-installed Apps are shown on the Home screen. You can manage Apps and add them to personalized App folders. Open an App from Home screen
Tap an App icon on the Home screen. Move an App on Home screen
Touch and hold an App icon until the pop-up window shows, then move the App to other places on the Home screen. Remove an App from Home screen
1. Touch and hold an App icon until the pop-up window shows.

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2. Choose Remove in the pop-up window. Create App folders on Home screen 1. Touch and hold an App icon until the pop-up window shows, then drag the
App icon to cover another App icon on the Home screen. The system automatically shows an App folder for the two Apps. 2. Release the App icon into the App folder. Move Apps to an App folder 1. Touch and hold an App icon until the pop-up window shows, then drag the App icon to an App folder. 2. Release the App icon. Rename an App folder 1. Tap an App folder to open the folder. 2. Tap the folder name and enter the new text. 3. Tap the screen or to confirm the new name.
App Downloads
Download Apps from Google Play Store Google Play Store App is pre-installed on the Home screen. You can download Apps on the phone.
Note
You need to sign in with your Google Account. See Sign in to your Google Account for more information.
1. Open Google Play Store App. 2. Choose an App that you want to download. 3. Tap Install to download and install the App. The App icon automatically shows on the Home screen when the download finishes. Download Apps from other resources When your phone is set to allow to download Apps from other resources, you can follow the instructions of the resources. If your phone does not allow other
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resources to download Apps, see Allow to install unkonw Apps for more information.
Caution
Download Apps from unknown or unreliable resources may damage your phone.
Allow to install unkonw Apps 1. Go to Settings > Privacy protection > Special permissions . 2. Tap Install unknown apps to view all Apps. 3. Choose the App that you want to download Apps from. 4. Tap to enable Allow from this resource .
Caution
Your phone and personal data are more vulnerable to attack by unknown Apps.
Recents windows
Recents windows enable you to view recently-used Apps and switch between Apps. Open recently-opened Apps in Recents 1. Open Recents windows.
· Swipe up from the bottom of the screen when in full screen mode. · Tap when use system navigation buttons. 2. Tap an App window. Remove recently-opened Apps in Recents 1. Open Recents windows. · Swipe up from the bottom of the screen when in full screen mode. · Tap when use system navigation buttons. 2. Swipe an App window left or right.
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Note
You can tap

to clear all recently-opened Apps.

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

2. Tap

Widgets to view all widgets.

3. Choose a widget and tap the widget to add it to the Home screen.

4. Tap at the upper-left corner of the phone or zoom out the page.

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

Move a widget on Home screen Touch and hold a widget until the pop-up window shows, then move the widget to other places on the Home screen. Remove a widget from Home screen 1. Touch and hold a widget until the pop-up window shows. 2. Tap Remove.
Wallpapers and themes
Wallpapers and Themes enable you to personalize your phone. You can use them to change the backgrounds and styles. Change the wallpaper 1. Open Wallpapers settings.
· Open Themes, then tap Wallpapers .
· Go to Settings > Wallpaper . 2. Choose a new wallpaper such as a live image.

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3. Tap Apply. 4. Choose Set as Lock screen, Set as Home screen, or Set both.
· Tap Set as Lock screen to apply the wallpaper to the Lock screen. · Tap Set as Home screen to apply the wallpaper to the Home screen. · Tap Set both to apply the wallpaper both to the Lock screen and Home
screen. Change the theme 1. Open Themes. 2. Tap Themes to choose a theme. 3. Tap the selected theme to view details. 4. Down the theme.
· Tap FREE to download a free theme. · Tap PREMIUM to download themes that need premium. 5. Tap APPLY.
Note
You can also choose to apply the theme to the Lock screen, Home screen, System, or icons.
Screenshots and Screen recording
Take a screenshot Take a screenshot with three methods. · Press the Volume down button and the Power button simultaneously to take
a screenshot. See Take a screenshot shortcut for more information. · Slide three fingers down to take a screenshot. See Take a screenshot shortcut
for more information. · Swipe down from the status bar to open the Control center and tap
Screenshot to take a screenshot. Take a partial screenshot You need to enable Press and hold with 3 fingers. See Take a partial screenshot shortcut for more information.
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1. Press and hold with three fingers on the screen. 2. Choose a shape at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Move with one finger to draw the coverage. 4. Tap Save. Take a scrolling screenshot 1. Take a screenshot. See Take a screenshot for more information. 2. Tap Scroll on the screenshot at the upper- right corner. 3. Scroll up to determine where to end the scrolling screenshot or wait for the
page goes down automatically. 4. Tap DONE. 5. Tap to save the scrolling screenshot.
Note
If you want to view and save the scrolling screenshot, you need to give Gallery Editor permissions to certain folders.
Record the screen 1. Swipe down the status bar to open the Control center. 2. Tap Screen Recorder. 3. Tap to start recording. 4. Tap to stop recording.
Tip
You can enable DND on the Control center to prevent unexpected notifications.
Change the date and time
The date and time are set automatically over the network based on your location. You can adjust the date and time manually. 1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Date & time . 2. Tap to disable Set time automatically. 3. Tap Date or Time to change the date or time.
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4. Tap OK .
Add an alarm
You can set one or more alarms on you phone. See Add an alarm for more information.
Scan QR codes
1. Open Camera. 2. Point the camera at the QR code, then tap the notification that appears.
Note
If you want to enable Scan QR codes, see Enable Smart suggestions for more information.
Adjust the volume
Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.
Charge the phone
When the battery is running low, you need to charge the phone. 1. Connect the USB cable to the phone. 2. Plug the cable into the adapter. 3. Connect the adapter to a power outlet. 4. Disconnect the charger when the phone is fully charged.
Caution
Make sure that the charger and the USB cable are available. To avoid severe damage and explosions, do not use unauthorized devices to charge the phone.
Chapter 3 Battery and maintenance
You can go to battery settings with two methods to check the battery health and manage the usage and maintenance of the battery. · Go to Settings > Battery .
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· Go to Security > Battery .
View Battery saver
1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information. 2. Open Battery saver page. 3. View the remaining use time and battery capacity.
Note
When your phone is charged, you can view the remaining fully charging time and charged battery capacity.
Enable Battery saver
Use Save battery mode to save power. It can reduce background activity of apps, stop sync, and minimize system animations. 1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information. 2. Open Battery saver page. 3. Tap Save battery on the slider.
Note
You can also choose Balanced or Performance mode. Balanced mode is recommended for normal use. Performance mode increases phone performance, but consumes more power.
Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable Battery saver on the Control center.
Enable Ultra battery saver
Use Ultra battery saver to save power when in low battery. It restricts most power consuming features. Only calls, messages, and network connectivity are not affected. 1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information. 2. Open Battery saver page. 3. Tap to enable Ultra battery saver.
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Tip

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

Ultra

Fix battery usage issues
1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information. 2. Open Battery saver page. 3. Tap Fix 1 battery usage issue.
Note
The phone scans the battery usage issues automatically. You may have no or more battery usage issues to fix or optimize in real situations.

View power consumption in detail
1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information. 2. Open Battery saver page. 3. Tap the line chart and view the power consumption in detail below.
View battery usage
1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information. 2. Tap Battery or swipe left to enter Battery page. 3. View the temperature and charged times.
Boost charging speed
1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information. 2. Tap Battery or swipe left to enter Battery page. 3. Tap Boost charging speed . 4. Tap to enable Boost charging speed .

Tip

· You can tap

to enable Notify about boosting . When the supplied 120W

charger is connected and the battery is below the set level, the phone notifies about

boosting charging speed.

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· You can also tap Set battery level for reminders to select different battery levels.
Use App battery saver
Use App battery saver to manage active and sleeping Apps. 1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information. 2. Tap Battery or swipe left to enter Battery page. 3. Tap App battery saver. 4. Tap an App to manage the App to save battery.
· Choose Put apps to sleep or Save power for active Apps. · Choose the app background settings, such as No restrictions, Battery
saver, Restrict background apps, or Restrict background activity for sleeping Apps.
Schedule power on or power off
1. Go to battery settings. See Go to battery settings for more information. 2. Tap Battery or swipe left to enter Battery page. 3. Tap Schedule power on/off . 4. Choose to tap to enable Power on time, Power off time, or both. 5. Choose to set the power on or power off time. 6. Tap .
Reboot the phone
1. Press and hold the Power button until the function menu shows. 2. Choose Reboot.
Power off the phone
1. Press and hold the Power button until the function menu shows.
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2. Choose Power off.
Chapter 4 Networks and connection
SIM cards & mobile networks
Connect to mobile data 1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks . 2. Tap to enable Mobile data.
Tip
You can swipe down the status bar and tap Mobile data to enable mobile data on the Control center.
Stop using a SIM card 1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks . 2. Tap a phone number to set SIM card. 3. Tap to stop Turn on.
Note
Only when the phone is inserted with two SIM cards, you can disable one SIM card.
Set a default data SIM 1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks . 2. Tap the number of a SIM card in Data SIM. 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. 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.
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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. Advanced settings Use mobile data during VoLTE calls on the secondary SIM During VoLTE calls, the phone connects to a mobile data network with the secondary SIM.
Note
You can set the feature when you insert two SIM cards.

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

2. Tap SIM.

to enable Use mobile data during VoLTE calls on the secondary

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 . Learn eSIM card
eSIM card is a virtual SIM card that occupies no space on the SIM card slot. The function of an eSIM card is similar to a physical SIM card. You can also make calls, send messages, and use mobile data.

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· eSIM card is only available in some countries and regions. · eSIM card may vary depending on your carrier.
Apply for an eSIM card You need to contact your carrier to apply for an eSIM card. A customer service representative may ask you for the embedded-SIM ID (EID) information when you apply for an eSIM card. You can go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks to enable Use eSIM, then go to Manage eSIM >

View device EID to view the information. Note
You can apply for multiple eSIM cards, but the phone only supports one eSIM card be used at a time.
Add an eSIM card from Setup Wizard 1. Start Setup Wizard when you open the phone for the first time.
After you set up the region that suppots eSIM cards in the Setup Wizard, the phone checks SIM cards and eSIM cards automatically. 2. Tap Activate eSIM after the phone detects SIM cards. 3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to check eSIM cards. 4. Tap Add mobile plan to choose to add a mobile plan. · Scan the QR code provided by your carrier. · Scan the image from Gallery. When you are not convenient with your
camera, you can save the QR code provided by the carrier as an image. And then tap Gallery to choose the image for scan. · Tap Add manually instead below the scanner to use activation code provided by your carrier. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to add and activate an eSIM card.
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Note

If two SIM cards are detected, the eSIM card activation process in Setup Wizard will be

skipped. You can set up later in more information.

Settings. See Add an eSIM card from Settings for

Add an eSIM card from Settings

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

2. Tap to enable Use eSIM and tap OK. 3. Tap Manage eSIM. 4. Tap Add mobile plan to choose to add a mobile plan. See Choose to add a
mobile plan for more information. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to add and activate an eSIM card.

Note
· You can tap Discover mobile plans to find mobile plans.
· eSIM card and SIM 2 cannot be used at the same time. If you insert dual SIM cards or SIM 2 on your phone, eSIM card cannot be activated. To use eSIM card, you need to disable SIM 2 and switch to eSIM card.

Enable Use eSIM Enable the feature if you want to use the eSIM again. If you want to use SIM 2, you can disable Use eSIM.
1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks .
2. Tap to enable Use eSIM and then tap OK. Disable an eSIM card If you want to use other eSIM cards, you can disable the current eSIM card.

1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks . 2. Tap to enable Use eSIM and tap OK. 3. Tap Manage eSIM. 4. Tap the eSIM card that you want to disable.

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5. Tap Disable mobile plan. Change the nickname of an eSIM card 1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks . 2. Tap to enable Use eSIM and tap OK. 3. Tap Manage eSIM. 4. Tap the eSIM card to view more information. 5. Tap Change nickname and enter the new name. Delete an eSIM card If you delete the eSIM card, you will permanently delete XIAOMI PROFILE from the phone. The eSIM card will not be restored and displayed in the eSIM list. 1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks . 2. Tap to enable Use eSIM and tap OK. 3. Tap Manage eSIM. 4. Tap the eSIM card to view more information. 5. Tap Delete mobile plan to delete the eSIM card.
Note
· Delete an eSIM card does not cancel any mobile data plans you have purchased from a carrier.
· Disable an eSIM card before you delete it.
Reset eSIM 1. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks . 2. Tap to enable Use eSIM and tap OK. 3. Go to Manage eSIM > > Reset eSIM . 4. Tap Reset.
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Note
If you reset eSIM, all of your mobile plans will be permanently removed from the device. But the action does not cancel any data plans you have purchased from a carrier.

Wi-Fi

You can go to Settings > more information.

Wi-Fi to enable Wi-Fi. See Connect to Wi-Fi for

Note
Available networks show up when you enable Wi-Fi.

Choose Wi-Fi assistant Wi-Fi assistant helps optimize connection and accelerate network.
1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi assistant . 2. Choose Wi-Fi assistant.
· Tap to enable Traffic mode to allocate equal bandwidth to the Apps and background downloads.
Note
The feature is enabled in Balanced by default. You can also choose Fast connection to give priority to the Apps you are using while making the background download speed lower.

· Tap Dual band Wi-Fi speed boost to boost Wi-Fi speed by connecting to auxiliary networks.
Manage saved networks

1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Additional settings . 2. Tap Manage saved networks to delete saved networks. Install certificates

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

Wi-Fi > Additional settings > Install 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.

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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 earphones, speakers, and other devices with Bluetooth functionality. You can also use Bluetooth to share data between your phone and other devices. Pair a phone with Bluetooth The following steps take the connection between a Xiaomi phone and another Xiaomi phone as an example.
1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth .
2. Tap to enable Bluetooth on both phones. Available devices show up when your enable Bluetooth.
3. Tap the name of Phone B in Phone A. 4. Tap Pair in the pop up windows of the two phones.
Note
The two phones need to enable Bluetooth and stay in an effective distance. The phones search for devices automatically, then you can see the names of available devices.

Tip

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

Blue-

Rename a device When you enable Bluetooth, other nearby devices can see the name.

1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth > Device name . 2. Enter the device name. 3. Tap . Pair compatible devices You can quickly connect to earphones, speakers, and other compatible devices.

1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth > Additional settings .

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2. Tap to enable Pair compatible devices. Show Bluetooth devices without names
The names of the Bluetooth devices are not displayed and only the MAC addresses are displayed.

1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth > Additional settings . 2. Tap to enable Show Bluetooth devices without names.
Portable hotspot
Enable Portable hotspot 1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Portable hotspot . 2. Tap to enable Portable hotspot.

Tip
· You can tap Share QR code to share Wi-Fi network.

· You can swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable spot on the Control center.

Hot-

Turn off hotspot automatically
Turn off hotspot automatically helps save mobile data when you do not use the feature.

1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Portable hotspot . 2. Tap to enable Turn off hotspot automatically. Set up portable hotspot 1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Portable hotspot . 2. Tap Set up portable hotspot to change the SSID or password. 3. Tap . Set one-time data limit 1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Portable hotspot . 2. Tap One-time data limit. 3. Tap to enable One-time data limit. 4. Tap Size to select the mobile data limit.

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5. Tap When exceeded to choose Turn off and notify or Only notify when the data limit exceeds. Note
Data limit applies next time when your hotspot is on.
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.
Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable Mi Share on the Control center.
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.
Note
You need to turn off Portable hotspot before you enable Cast.
1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Cast . 2. Tap to enable Cast.
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3. Select an available device to start casting.

Tip

· You can go to information.

Settings >

Connection & sharing > Cast > Help to learn casting

· You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone, then tap to enable Cast on the Control center.

Add VPN

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

1. Go to > Settings > Connection & sharing > VPN . 2. Tap Add VPN at the bottom of the screen. 3. Enter the corresponding information such as Name , Type , Server address ,
IPSec identifier , IPSec CA certificate , IPSec server certificate , Username , and Password of the VPN. 4. Tap to save the VPN. Enable VPN You need to set a screen lock to save your VPN settings. See Set up Screen lock for more information.
1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > VPN .
2. Tap to enable VPN. 3. Choose a VPN to connect.
Note
If you connect a VPN successfully, you can see that the VPN icon shows at the upperright corner of the phone.
Enable Airplane mode
1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing .
2. Tap to enable Airplane mode.

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Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable Airplane mode on the Control center.
Enable NFC NFC allows data exchange when the phone touches other compatible devices. 1. Go to Settings > Connection & sharing . 2. Tap to enable NFC.
Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable NFC on the Control center.
Chapter 5 Phone and Messages
Phone
Make a Call Make a call with Dialpad 1. Tap Phone. 2. Tap to open the Dialpad. 3. Enter the phone number. 4. Tap Call to make a call. 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.
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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. Manage the call while on calling

Mute

Mute the call

Keypad

Enter numbers during a call

Speaker

Open the speaker to make voice loud

Add call Hold

Add calls to the contact list Put the current call on hold

Add a contact to Favorites

1. Go to Phone > Favorites .

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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 . 2. Tap Create new contact . 3. Choose to save the contact to the device, Google account, or SIM cards. 4. Enter the information such as the name, the organization, and the phone
   number of a contact. 5. Tap Save . View call history You can view all incoming calls, outgoing calls, and missed calls. 1. Tap Phone. 2. Tap at the upper- right corner of the phone. 3. Tap Call history. 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. 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 .
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4. Tap to enable Filter spam calls. See verified calls You can enable the Verified Calls to see the caller ID and reason for incoming calls from businesses. 1. Open Phone. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Go to Settings > Caller ID & spam . 4. Tap to enable Verified Calls. Set TTY mode TTY mode is an abbreviation that refers to all types of teletypewriters. TTY mode helps people who are hearing impaired or have difficulty in speaking.

1. Open Phone. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Go to Settings > Accessibility . 4. Tap TTY mode to select a 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 . 4. Tap to enable Unknown to block numbers from unidentified callers.
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· You can tap Add a number to block calls and texts from a phone number. · You can tap to unblock a phone number from added numbers.
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 Quiet ringer when lifted. When you raise your phone, the ringer volume is reduced for incoming call.
· Tap to enable Increasing ringtone volume. The ringtone volume for incoming call grows to the level you set gradually.
· Tap to enable Flash when ringing. 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. 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, 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 .
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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.
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. 3. Go to Settings > Sounds and vibration . 4. Choose to set sounds and vibration. See Sound & vibration for more infor-
mation. · 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. 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.
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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. 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 Phone > > Help & feedback to search for issues about phone calls and send feedback.
Messages
You can use Messages to send and receive texts, photos, videos, and audio messages. You can also share GIFs, stickers, locations, contacts, and files with others. 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 messages to a group 1. Open Messages. 2. Tap Start chat to start a new conversation.
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3. Tap Create group and add contacts to the new MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) group.
4. Tap Next at the upper-right corner of the phone. 5. Enter a group name, then tap Next to create the group. 6. Tap the text field to text an MMS message and tap . View a message 1. Open Messages. 2. Select a message. 3. Tap the message to view your conversation. Reply a message 1. Open Messages. 2. Tap a message that you want to reply. 3. Tap the text field to text a message. 4. Tap to send the message. Pin a conversation 1. Open Messages. 2. Touch and hold a conversation. 3. Tap . 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.
Add contact from a message 1. Open Messages. 2. Touch and hold a conversation. 3. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
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4. Tap Add contact. Mute notifications from a message sender 1. Open Messages. 2. Touch and hold a conversation. 3. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 4. Tap Mute notifications. 5. Tap to disable Show notifications. Block a spam or conversation 1. Open Messages. 2. Touch and hold a spam or a conversation. 3. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 4. Tap Block. 5. Tap OK.
Note
The spam or conversation is moved to Spam & blocked.
Pair a device 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 messages.google.com/web. 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.
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5. Tap OK . 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. 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. 5. Choose to manage message notification settings.

· Tap · Tap · Tap · Tap · Tap

to enable Allow notification badges. to enable Allow floating notifications. to enable Allow Lock screen notifications. to enable Allow playing sound. to enable Allow vibration.

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Note
You can tap Incoming messages or Other notifications to set the sound, vibration, or notification format for incoming messages and other notification.
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 . 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 .
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4. Tap Terms of Service. Help and feedback You can go to Messages > > Help & feedback to search for issues about messages and send feedback.
Chapter 6 Camera
Camera overview

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1. Flash 4. Viewfinder 7. Shutter button 10. Beautify and Filters

2. HDR 5. Zoom levels 8. Switch button 11. Google Lens

3. AI camera 6. Gallery 9. Camera modes 12. More

Open the camera

Open the camera with four methods.

· Tap Camera on the Home screen to open camera.

· Touch and hold and swipe left to open camera when the screen is locked.

· Double press the Volume down button to open camera when the screen is locked. See Launch camera shortcut for more information.

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· Double press the Power button to open camera when the screen is locked or unlocked. See Launch camera shortcut for more information. Tip
You will not be able to see your Gallery items if you launch camera on the Lock screen without verifying your password.
Basic features
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.
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1. Open Camera. 2. Tap the screen to show the focus ring and exposure setting. 3. Drag up or down beside the focus ring to adjust the exposure. Zoom in or out
1. Open Camera. 2. Pinch the screen to zoom in or out on the viewfinder.
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Tip
· You can also toggle 0.6X, 1X, and 2X to zoom in or zoom out. · After you pinch the screen to 2X zoom level, you can drag the slider to zoom in or
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 . 3. Choose flash types.
· Tap to enable automatic flash. · Tap to enable flash after you tap . · Tap to make flash always on.
Useful features
Adjust the aspect ratio 1. Open Camera. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner.
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3. Choose an aspect ratio such as 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, or Full. 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. 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 Movie frame. Enable Voice shutter Voice shutter enables you to control the shutter with voice to take photos. 1. Open Camera. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner. 3. Tap Voice shutter. You can now say “Cheese!” to take a photo. Show gridlines You can use gridlines to straighten or compose your photo. 1. Open Camera. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner. 3. Tap Gridlines to show gridlines.
Tip
You can tap to choose Center mark or Straighten gridlines types.
Enable Macro Macro enables you to take photos or videos of an object in a close distance.
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1. Open Camera. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner. 3. Tap Macro. Enable Tilt- shift You can use Tilt-shift to make certain area clear and other places blurred in your photo. 1. Open Camera. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner. 3. Tap Tilt-shift to enable Tilt-shift.
Note
· You can tap for circle tilt-shift or for linear tilt-shift. · You can move the tilt-shift area to the place that you want to blur or be clear.
Enable Timed burst You can use Timed burst to take a series of photos within the interval you set. You can use Timed burst in Pro and Photo modes. 1. Open Camera. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner. 3. Tap Timed burst to enable Timed burst. 4. Tap to show the sliders for Number of photos and Interval. 5. Set the numbers and the interval. 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 . 3. Tap .
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Tip
The camera enables automatic HDR by default. You can also tap ways on.

to make HDR al-

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. When you are taking a photo, AI camera shows the identified icons.

Add a movie filter A movie filter creates a cinematic feel to your video. You can apply Movie filters in Pro mode when you take a video. 1. Open Camera. 2. Select Video. 3. Tap .
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4. Choose a movie filter. Enable Steady video You can use Steady video to improve the smoothness of a video. You can use Steady video in Video mode. 1. Open Camera. 2. Select Video. 3. Tap . Add Beautify and Filters effects Beautify helps beautify the body part that you want to. Filters helps apply a filter effect. You can add Beautify and Filters effects in Photo and Portrait modes and add Beautify and Bokeh effects when you take a video. 1. Open Camera. 2. 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. 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.
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You can adjust video resolution and frame rate in both Pro and Video modes when you take a video.
Take photos
The default camera mode is Photo, you can swipe left or swipe right to choose other modes to shoot.
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1. Open Camera. 2. Adjust the basic camera features based on your needs. See Basic features for
more information. 3. Tap to take a photo.
Take a selfie
1. Open Camera.
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2. Tap to switch to the front camera. 3. Tap to take a selfie.
Tip
You can tap to apply Beautify and Filters effects. See Add Beautify and Filters effects for more information.
Take videos

1. Open Camera. 2. Select Video mode. 3. Tap to start shooting. 4. Tap to stop shooting.

Tip

When taking a video, you can tap to pause your shooting and tap You can also tap to take a photo while shooting.

to continue.

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. Documents mode also enables you to add watermarks to protect your documents from unauthorized copying.

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When you tap Documents for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap Documents again after downloading. 1. Open Camera. 2. Select Documents. 3. Point camera at the subject and wait for the camera to identify the docu-
ment area in the yellow frame. 4. Tap to take a photo.
Tip
· You can tap to edit the text of the protective watermark. · You can go to Gallery to view and adjust the document area.
Pro mode
You can adjust the white balance, focus, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, exposure verification, lenses, and other features to take professional photos and videos. Pro features · Tap WB to select the white balance effects. When you shoot in different en-
vironments, you can apply the corresponding WB effects such as incandescent, daylight, and cloudy. · Tap F and drag the slider to adjust the focus. When your camera is close to a subject, you can drag the slider to the left side. When your camera is far away from a subject, drag the slider to the right side. · Tap S and drag the slider to adjust the shutter speed. When you shoot a stationary scene or portrait, you can lower the shutter speed. When you shoot a moving object, increase the shutter speed.
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· Tap ISO and drag the slider to adjust ISO sensitivity. When you shoot in a low-light condition, you can increase the ISO value. When you shoot in a bright condition, decrease the ISO value.
· Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust exposure verification. When you shoot in a low-light condition, you can increase the EV value. When you shoot in a bright condition, you can lower the EV value.
· Tap LENS to select lenses. You can tap for ultra-wide photos or for wide photos.
· Tap to select Metering modes. Measure light on the center area of the frame. Measure light in the whole frame. Measure light in one spot in the frame.
Tip
· You can go to Camera > > Settings to enable Exposure verification. The feature highlights underexposed areas in blue and overexposed areas in red and helps you to adjust exposure accordingly.
· You can go to Camera > > Settings to enable Focus peaking. The feature places a red highlight on the in-focus area and helps you to adjust focus accordingly.
Take photos in Pro mode
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1. Open Camera. 2. Select Pro mode. 3. Adjust the Pro features such as WB, F, S, ISO, EV, LENS and Metering
modes. See Pro features for more information. 4. 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. 4. Adjust the Pro features. See Pro features for more information. 5. Tap to start shooting. 6. Tap to stop shooting.
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Note
When taking a video, you can tap to pause your shooting and tap You can also tap to take a photo while shooting a video.

to continue.

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

1. Open Camera. 2. Select Portrait mode. 3. Choose to add effects.
· Tap to apply a cinematic effect. · Tap and drag the slider to adjust the aperture. 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.
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You can tap

to take photos with the front camera.

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

1. Open Camera. 2. Select Night. 3. Tap .
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 Panorama. 4. Point the camera at the starting scene of the Panorama photo. 5. Tap to start your Panorama photo.
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6. Keep the camera align with the arrow and move according to the arrow direction when you are shooting.
7. Tap to finish the Panorama photo.
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· You can tap to change the starting scene from horizontal level to vertical level.

You can tap top.

to change the start direction from left to right or from bottom to

· If you finish the Panorama photo all the way along the reference line, it ends auto-

matically. You can go to Gallery to view and edit the photo.

Take photos in 50MP mode
The 50MP mode supports to take photos in 50MP Ultra HD. The ultra-high image resolution helps in post-processing. 1. Open Camera. 2. Select More. 3. Tap 50 50MP. 4. Tap to take a photo.
Take videos in Short video mode
You can apply different effects to take a short video for 1 to 15 seconds. When you tap Short video for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap Short video again after downloading. 1. Open Camera. 2. Select More. 3. Tap Short video. 4. Choose to set up your shooting.
· Tap to add background music. · Tap to apply the speed effect. · Tap and choose to apply Beautify effect, Filters effect, or Kaleido-
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5. Tap to start shooting. 6. Tap to stop shooting. 7. Tap to save your shooting.
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. When you tap VLOG for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap VLOG again after downloading. 1. Open Camera. 2. Select More. 3. Tap VLOG. 4. Choose a VLOG mode. 5. Tap to apply the mode. 6. Tap to start shooting video clips. 7. Tap to preview the shooting. 8. Tap to save your shooting.
Tip
When you finish a vlog clip, you can tap to preview the clip.
Note
You can only shoot vlogs in landscape mode.
Take videos in Slow motion mode
You can record a slow motion video in Slow motion mode. 1. Open Camera. 2. Select More Slow motion. 3. Tap . 4. Tap to start shooting.
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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. 1. Open Camera. 2. Select More. 3. Tap Time-lapse. 4. Choose to set up your shooting.
· Tap to choose Speed and Duration. · Zoom in or zoom out the photo. · Tap to adjust parameters. See Pro features for more information.
5. Tap to start shooting. 6. Tap to stop shooting.
Tip
You can use a tripod to keep your camera steady when you are shooting.
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. When you tap Long exposure for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap Long exposure again after downloading. 1. Open Camera. 2. Select More. 3. Tap Long exposure. 4. Choose a corresponding scene. 5. Tap to start to shoot. 6. Tap to stop to shoot.
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Tip
You can use a tripod to keep your phone steady when you are shooting to get a clear photo.
Clone mode
Clone mode supports to take photos or videos of the same person at some intervals in one photo or video. You can take many creative photos and videos. When you tap Clone for the first time, the option is not present. You can tap Clone again after downloading. Take photos in Clone mode 1. Open Camera. 2. Select More. 3. Tap Clone. 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 take a photo. 7. Tap to save the photo.
Note
You can create up to 4 clones at a time.
Take videos in Clone mode 1. Open Camera. 2. Select More. 3. Tap Clone. 4. Tap Video or Freeze frame, and then tap . 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.
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8. Tap to save the shooting.
Note
You can create up to 2 clones at a time.

Camera settings

You can go to Camera > > Settings 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 need to tap watermark.

to enable Device watermark first before you add the custom

Enable Smart suggestions 1. Open Camera settings. 2. Tap Smart suggestions. 3. Choose smart suggestions. The feature is usually enabled by default.

· Tap to enable Document scanner. The feature displays a shortcut whenever the AI camera detects a document or presentation slide.

· Tap to enable Scan QR codes. The feature only enables the rear camera to scan QR codes in Photo mode.
Enable Notify about orientation
The camera notifies about orientation when the phone is parallel to the ground.
1. Open Camera settings.

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2. Tap to enable Notify about orientation. 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. Enable Auto night mode Auto night mode can detect low light conditions and improve image quality automatically. 1. Open Camera settings. 2. Tap to enable Auto night mode. The feature is usually enabled by de-
fault. 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. Set up volume buttons function 1. Open Camera settings. 2. Tap Volume buttons function to choose Shutter, Timer (2s), Zoom, or Vol-
ume. Tap to take a photo You can tap the preview screen to take a photo. 1. Open Camera settings.
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2. Tap to enable Tap to take a photo. Customize the camera 1. Open Camera settings. 2. Tap Customize to choose customized types.
· Tap Feature Layout to rearrange the icons on both camera start screen and More features screen.
· Tap Camera modes to select “More” tab or “More” panel.
· Tap Colors to select a color. · Tap Sound to select Default, Retro, Film, or Modern. Save location info 1. Open Camera settings. 2. Tap to enable Save location info. Enable the shutter sound 1. Open Camera settings. 2. Tap to enable Shutter sound. The feature is usually enabled by default. Preserve settings Preserve settings can preserve the previously used mode rather than automatically reset to default preferences. 1. Open Camera settings. 2. Tap Preserve settings to choose to enable or disable the previous settings. · Tap to enable Camera mode. Camera mode preserves the previously
used mode along with the front or rear camera selection.
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· Tap to enable Beautify. Beautify preserves Beautify preferences selected during the previous session. The feature is enabled by default.
· Tap to enable AI camera. AI camera preserves AI camera status set during the previous session. The feature is enabled by default.
Set Anti banding 1. Open Camera settings. 2. Tap Anti banding to choose Off, 50Hz, 60Hz, or Auto. Autostart Autostart makes camera more responsive by allowing it to autostart. You can tap Autostart to manage autostart permissions in App info. 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 . More settings Mirror front camera 1. Open Camera . 2. Tap to switch to the front camera. 3. Go to > Settings to open Camera settings. 4. Tap to enable Mirror front camera. Set camera settings in Video mode 1. Open Camera. 2. Select Video mode. 3. Go to > Settings to open Camera settings. 4. Choose to set camera.
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· Tap Video encoder to select high compatibility or high performance video encoder.
· Tap to enable Allow tagging videos. You can tap Tag while shooting a video to go back to tagged moment during playback.
· Tap to enable Shoot with screen off. While shooting, the phone turns off screen after 3 minutes of inactivity to save power.
Set camera settings in Pro mode 1. Open Camera. 2. Select Pro mode. 3. Tap to switch to shoot a video. 4. Go to > Settings to open Camera settings. 5. Choose to set camera. See Set camera settings in Video mode for more in-
formation when taking a video. · Tap to enable Image stabilization. · Tap to enable Histogram. Histogram allows the camera to show real-
time exposure feedback when you are shooting.
Chapter 7 Gallery
Gallery overview
Open Gallery to view all the visual media stored on your phone. You can view, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
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Photos
You can view photos and videos organized by days, months, or years. View pictures 1. Go to Gallery > Photos . 2. Tap a picture to view details. 3. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos. Edit pictures 1. Go to Gallery > Photos . 2. Choose a picture. 3. Tap to edit the picture. 4. Choose Basic or AI to apply different effects.
· Tap Auto to apply auto effects to your picture. · Tap Crop to crop the picture into a different size. · Tap Filter to add color effects. · Tap Adjust to adjust the exposure, brightness, contrast, saturation, vi-
brance, warmth, tint, highlights, fade, grain, sharpness, and vignette of the picture. · Tap Doodle to make doodles or add different shapes.
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· Tap Text to add markup or text.

· Tap Mosaic to apply mosaics to the picture.

· Tap Erase to remove visual clutter.

· Tap Sky to add a sky background.

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

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

5. Tap to save your modifications. 6. Tap Save .

Tip

You can touch and hold picture.

to see the original picture and release to see the adjusted

Manage pictures 1. Go to Gallery > Photos . 2. Choose a picture.

3. Tap to manage the picture. · Tap Add to album to move the picture to an album. · Tap Adjust to adjust the picture. · Tap Protective watermark to add watermarks to 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 Google Lens to identify the photo. · Tap Details to view and edit information about the picture.
Play videos 1. Go to Gallery > Photos . 2. Choose a video.

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3. Tap . 4. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos. Edit videos

1. Go to Gallery > Photos . 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 Enhance to adjust the exposure, brightness, contrast, saturation, vi-
   brance, warmth, tint, highlights, fade, grain, sharpness, and vignette of the video. · Tap Captions to add text. · Tap Soundtrack to add background music. · Tap Aspect ratio to change the aspect ratio. 4. Tap Save . 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 other album. · Tap Set video wallpaper to set the video as wallpaper. · Tap Rename to change the video name. · Tap Details to view and edit information about the video. 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. Mark a photo or video as favorite 1. Go to Gallery > Photos . 2. Choose a picture or video. 3. Tap .

Note
You can go to album.

Gallery > Albums to view the favorite photo and video in Favorites

Delete photos and videos 1. Go to Gallery > Photos . 2. Choose a picture or video. 3. Tap . 4. Tap Delete in the pop up window.

Tip
You can also touch and hold an item to select multiple photos or videos to delete.

Albums
Your photos are organized automatically by categories, such as Favorites, Camera, Screenshots and screen recordings, and Videos. You can view the organized albums or create new albums.

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Create an album 1. Go to Gallery > Albums . 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. 3. Tap Rename. 4. Enter the new album name. 5. Tap OK .
Note
You cannot rename the default album name such as All photos, Favorites, Videos, and Screenshots and screen recordings.
Hide albums 1. Go to Gallery > Albums .
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2. Press and hold the album that you want to hide. 3. Tap Hide. 4. Tap OK in the pop up window.
Note
If you want to view the hidden albums, you can see View hidden albums for more information.
Delete albums 1. Go 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. · 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.
   · Tap Templates to select a template. · Tap Editor to add transitions or new videos and cut the video into seg-
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· Tap Filters to add a filter effect to the video.
· Tap Enhance to adjust the exposure, brightness, contrast, saturation, vibrance, warmth, tint, highlights, fade, grain, sharpness, and vignette of the video.

· Tap Captions to add texts or credits.
· Tap 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.

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. Then 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 .

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 and tap

to import the photos.

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5. Use editing tools to edit the clip. · Tap Templates to select a template. · Tap Audio to add background music or sound to the clip. · Tap Edit to add more photos or delete some photos.
6. Tap Save . Note
You can choose to create a video for 10s or Longer video at the upper-middle of the phone.
Edit a video with Video effects
Use Video effects to apply interesting effects on portrait videos. 1. Open Gallery. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap Video effects. 4. Tap Start and select 1 video. 5. Tap Next to import the video. 6. Press and hold the video effects to apply different effects to the video. 7. Tap Save .
Free up space
Free up space clears photos in your Gallery to free up storage space. 1. Open Gallery. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap Free up space.
The system starts scanning the Gallery automatically. 4. Tap View or View details. 5. Select the photos that you want to delete. 6. Tap Delete selected photos .
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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. 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.

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

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Tip
If you want to hide albums, you can see Hide albums for more information.
Set the time for each slide 1. Open Gallery. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap Settings. 4. Tap Show each slide for to enter interval. 5. Tap OK. Loop all slides 1. Open Gallery. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap Settings. 4. Tap to enable Loop all slides. Set secure sharing 1. Open Gallery. 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap Settings . 4. Tap Secure sharing . 5. Choose to set secure sharing.
· Tap to enable Share without location info by default to remove location info from shared photos. Share without location info by default is enabled by default.
· Tap to enable Share without metadata by default to remove device model, metadata, and other information. Share without metadata by default is enabled by default.
Convert HEIF before sending The system converts HEIF images to JPEG before sending. 1. Open Gallery.
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2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap Settings. 4. Tap to enable Convert HEIF before sending. The feature is usually ena-
bled by default.
Chapter 8 Personalize your phone
Date and time
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
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 1:00 PM, 24-hour 13:00, or Auto (based on system lan-
guage). Enable Dual clock The phone shows Dual clock when current time is different from that on the second clock. 1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Date & time .
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2. Tap to enable Dual clock. Note
· You can tap Second clock to choose the region or time zone of the second clock. · Dual clock is displayed on the Lock screen, Home screen, and turned off screen.
Languages and regions
Set the language 1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Languages & input > Languag-
es . 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.
Always-on display & Lock screen
Enable Always-on display Always-on display enables items, such as signature, analog, kaleidoscope, digital, or background to be shown when the screen is locked. 1. Go to Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen > Always-on dis-
play . 2. Tap to enable Always-on display. Set Display items Enable Always-on display. See Enable Always-on display for more information. 1. Go to Settings

Always-on display & Lock screen > Always-on display
Display items . 2. Choose For 10 seconds after tapping, Always, or Scheduled.
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Tip
You can tap sumption.

to enable Turn off when Battery saver is on to reduce power con-

Customize always-on display

1. Go to Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen > Always-on display .
2. Tap the corresponding items to customize always-on display.

Note
You can tap My theme to add images or select Signature, Analog, Kaleidoscope, Digital, and Select background to change.

Set Notification effect 1. Use two methods to open Notification effect.

· Go to Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen > Notification effect .

· go to Settings > Notifications & Control center > Notification effect . 2. Choose a notification effect. Set sleep time Set sleep time to lock the screen automatically.

1. Go to Settings > Always-on display & Lock screen > Sleep . 2. Choose an inactivity interval. 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 only when pre-installed themes are applied.

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

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2. Tap to enable Double tap to wake or turn off screen when device is locked.
Set 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. · You cannot change the lock screen layout for the third party themes.
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 Light mode or Dark mode 1. Go to Settings > Display . 2. Select Light mode or Dark mode to apply to the system. 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 .
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· Tap Sunset to sunrise . Dark mode applies to your phone at sunset and is turned off at sunrise.
· Tap Custom . You can turn Dark mode on and off at scheduled time. 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.

Tip

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

on the

Adjust screen brightness level manually 1. Go to Settings > Display > Brightness level . 2. Drag the slider of screen brightness to adjust manually.

Tip
You can also swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to drag the slider in

on the Control center.
Enable Sunlight mode Sunlight mode adjusts brightness to strong ambient light to prevent the screen from going too dark.
1. Go to Settings > Display > Brightness level .
2. Tap to disable Automatic brightness.
3. Tap to enable Sunlight mode. Enable Reading mode Reading mode adjusts colors and textures of the items on your screen to allow your eyes to relax.

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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. · 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 . 2. Select a color scheme from Vivid, Saturated, Original color, or Advanced
settings for more color scheme options. Enable Adaptive colors Adaptive colors adjust colors to ambient light. 1. Go to Settings > Display > Color scheme . 2. Tap to enable Adaptive colors.
Note
You can adjust color temperature in COLOR TEMPERATURE.
Choose a refresh rate 1. Go to Settings > Display > Refresh rate . 2. Choose Default or Custom.
· Tap Default to adjust fresh rate dynamically based on scenarios to balance performance with power consumption.
· Tap Custom to select 60 Hz, 90 Hz, or 144 Hz refresh rate. Note
Higher refresh rate makes viewing experience smoother but consumes more power.
Change the font 1. Go to Settings > Display > Font . 2. Choose a font in the Fonts page.
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3. Download and apply the font. Change the text size

1. Go to Settings > Display > Text size . 2. Drag the slider from xxs to XXL to change the text size. Reduce blur or flicker when device is in VR

1. Go to Settings > Display > When device is in VR . 2. Choose Reduce blur (recommended) or Reduce flicker. Enable Auto-rotate screen 1. Go to Settings > Display . 2. Tap to enable Auto-rotate screen.

Tip

If you want to lock the screen orientation, you can disable the Auto-rotate screen or

swipe down from the upper-right corner of the phone to enable the Control center.

Lock orientation on

Sound & vibration
Adjust volume 1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration . 2. Drag the sliders to adjust the Media, Ringtone, Alarm volume seperately. Adjust media sound in multiple apps Adjust sound for individual Apps while multiple Apps play audio simultaneously. 1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Sound assistant . 2. Tap to enable Adjust media sound in multiple apps. Enable Multiple audio sources Do not adjust media volume during incoming notifications or while audio from other source is played. 1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Sound assistant .

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2. Tap to enable Multiple audio sources. Allow speaker sound
Allow sound for incoming calls and notifications when accessories such as wired headsets or Bluetooth devices are connected.

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.

Tip

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

Mute

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.

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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. Notify about calls 1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration . 2. Tap Notify about calls. 3. Choose From anyone, From contacts only, From starred contacts only, or
None. 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 You can receive tactile response to gestures and system controls. 1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration . 2. Tap to enable Haptic feedback.
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Note
You can drag the slider below to adjust the haptic feedback level.

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. Set sound effects 1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Sound effects . 2. Choose to set Dolby Atmos, Mi sound, and earphone controls.
Notifications & Control center
Set Lock screen notifications format 1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center . 2. Tap Lock screen in NOTIFICATIONS. 3. Tap Format to choose Lock screen notifications format.
· Choose to tap Show notification and content . · Choose to tap Don’t show Lock screen notifications .

Tip
You can tap

beside an App to enable Lock screen notifications.

Hide floating notifications Swipe up on a floating notification to temporarily hide upcoming ones.

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1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center . 2. Tap Floating notifications in NOTIFICATIONS. 3. Tap Hide temporarily to set hide time for floating notifications.
· Choose to tap For 1 minute . · Choose to tap Until locked . · Choose to tap Don’t hide .

Tip
You can tap

beside an App to enable Floating notifications.

Enable App notification badges
1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center . 2. Tap Badges in NOTIFICATIONS.
3. Tap beside an App to enable Notification badges. Choose notification shade
1. Go to Settings > Notifications & Control center > Notification shade . 2. Choose notification style.
· 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 . You can pull down status bar to view toggles and notifications · Choose to tap New version . 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 .

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2. Tap to enable Notification shade.

Note

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

and tap

to enable Smart home.

to enable Control center

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.
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 .
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2. Choose Don’t hide or Hide without moving status bar to apply.
Home screen
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. · Tap With App drawer to display used apps in the drawer when you swipe
up on Home screen. Enable Google Discover 1. Go to Settings > Home screen . 2. Tap to enable Google Discover. Set animation speed

1. Go to Settings > Home screen . 2. Tap Animation speed to choose Relaxed, Balanced, or Fast. Set system navigation buttons

1. Go to Settings > Home screen > System navigation .
2. Choose Buttons to use system navigation buttons. See System navigation buttons for more information.
Set full screen gestures

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

Note
· You can tap tures.

to enable Hide full screen indicator when you use full screen ges-

· You can tap

to enable Gesture confirmation.

Fill cells of uninstalled apps

1. Go to Settings > Home screen .

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2. Tap to enable Fill cells of uninstalled apps. Lock Home screen layout
If you enable Lock Home screen layout, you cannot change Home screen layout.

1. Go to Settings > Home screen .

2. Tap to enable Lock 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 4×6 or 5×6 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 Home screen in ADDITIONAL SETTINGS.

3. Tap to enable Show memory status. Blur app previews Select Apps for which previews will be blurred in Recents.

1. Go to Settings > 2. Select an App.

Home screen > Blur app previews .

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3. Tap beside the App to enable the feature. Show suggestions 1. Go to Settings > Home screen . 2. Tap to enable Show suggestions.
Wallpaper
You can see Change the wallpaper for more information.
Themes
You can see Change the theme for more information.

Chapter 9 Security and safety
Security status
You can go to Settings > Security status to view the information about Find device, Security update, and Google Play Protect.
Note
Google Play Protect regularly checks your Apps and phone for harmful behavior. You are notified of any security risks found.

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 for more information.

· Tap PIN to enter 4 to 16 numbers to lock the phone. See Set up a PIN lock for more information.

· Tap Password to enter 4 or more letters or numbers to lock the phone. See Set up a face lock for more information.
Set a pattern lock

1. Go to Settings > 2. Tap Pattern .

Password & security > Screen lock .

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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 .
Set up a fingerprint lock You have to set up Screen lock first before you set up Fingerprint unlock. You can see Set up Screen lock for more information. 1. Go to Settings > Password & security > Fingerprint unlock . 2. Verify your identification with a screen unlock. 3. Add your fingerprint on the fingerprint scanner. 4. Tap Done .
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Tip
Make sure both your finger and the screen are clean.
Set up a face lock You have to set up Screen lock first before you set up Face unlock. You can see Set up Screen lock for more information.
1. Go to Settings > Password & security > Face unlock . 2. Verify your identification with a screen unlock. 3. Tap Start to add your face data. 4. Tap Done . Unlock with Bluetooth device The feature works with selected wearable devices made by Xiaomi.
Note
You need to set screen lock before you set up Unlock with Bluetooth device. You can see Set up Screen lock for more information.
1. Go to Settings > Password & security > Unlock with Bluetooth device .
2. Tap to enable Unlock device. 3. Verify your identification with a screen unlock. 4. Tap Allow to turn on Bluetooth in the pop-up window. 5. Tap an available device to connect. Use Privacy protection password Privacy protection password is used for the Apps that might contain sensitive information.
1. Go 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.
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Note
You can also go to Settings > to enable Allow alerts.

Safety & emergency > Wireless emergency alerts

Enable Emergency SOS

1. Go to Settings > Passwords & security > Emergency SOS . 2. Tap to enable Emergency SOS. 3. Tap Add to add at least one emergency contact.

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

Find my device You can enable Use Find My Device to find, lock, or reset the phone if it is lost.

Note
Find My Device does not work until you add a Google account.

1. Go to Settings > Password & security > Privacy . 2. Tap Find My Device.
3. Tap to enable Use Find My Device. Use Find My Device is usually enabled by default.
4. Tap Find My Device or Find My Device web to find the phone. Show passwords The feature displays characters briefly as you type.
1. Go to Settings > Passwords & security > Privacy .

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2. Tap to enable Show passwords.
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.

Note
You can also go to Settings > Safety & emergency > OPEN EMERGENCY INFORMATION to add medical information.

Add an emergency contact

1. Go to Settings > 2. Tap Add contact . 3. Choose a contact.

Safety & emergency > Emergency information .

4. Tap the contact to add it to the emergency contact list.

Note
You can tap

to search for a contact.

Emergency SOS Use Emergency SOS
1. Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Emergency SOS .
2. Tap to enable Use Emergency SOS . Use Emergency SOS is usually enabled by default.

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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
The phone plays a loud sound when Emergency SOS is starting.
Add a call for help 1. Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Emergency SOS . 2. Tap Call for help . 3. Enter a phone number. 4. Tap Save .
Note
If you enter a non-emergency number, your phone must be unlocked to use Emergency SOS and your call may not be answered.
Send Emergency Location 1. Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Emergency Location Service . 2. Tap to enable Send ELS Location . Send ELS Location is usually enabled
by default. Wireless emergency alerts Enable wireless emergency alerts 1. Go to Settings > Safety & emergency > Wireless emergency alerts . 2. Tap to enable Allow alerts. Allow alerts is usually enabled by default.
Note
· You can choose to enable alerts types, such as Extreme threats , Severe threats , AMBER alerts , and Test alerts .
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· 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.

· Tap to enable Vibration when in alert. Vibration is usually enabled by default.
· Tap Alert reminder to select an alert reminder frequency.
Privacy protection

You can go to Settings > Privacy protection to manage Apps that request sensitive permissions, monitor how Apps use sensitive permissions, and manage other privacy-related permissions.

Apps

You can go to Settings > Dual apps, and set App lock. Manage apps Uninstall Apps

Apps to manage Apps and their permissions, set

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Manage apps . 2. Tap Uninstall . 3. Choose one or more Apps. 4. Tap Uninstall at the bottom of the phone. Set default Apps Set default Apps for basic usages such as dial, messages, and camera.

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Manage apps .

2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap Default apps. 4. Select a basic function to set a default App for the function.

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For example, you can tap Browser to select Chrome or Mi Browser as a default App to browse web pages.
Reset App preferences
Resets all preferences for disabled Apps, disabled App notifications, default Apps, and background data restrictions for Apps.

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Manage apps . 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap Reset app preferences. 4. Tap Reset apps.

Note
The feature does not erase any App data.

Dual apps
Dual apps allows you to clone an existing App on your device and use it independently with a different account.

1. Go to Settings > 2. Tap Create.

Apps > Dual apps .

3. Tap beside an App to create a dual App.

4. Tap Turn on.

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

Permissions Enable the autostart

1. Go to Settings > 2. Tap Autostart.

Apps > Permissions .

3. Tap beside an App to enable autostart.

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Note
Some Apps may incorrectly indicate that MIUI has prevented them from starting. You can check permissions that have been granted to individual Apps.
Manage permissions 1. Go to Settings > Apps > Permissions . 2. Tap Permissions to enter Permission manager.
Permissions such as Calendar, Camera, or Contacts are displayed in the form of a permission list. 3. Tap an item to check which Apps use the permission. 4. Tap an App to manage the permission. Manage other permissions 1. Go to Settings > Apps > Permissions . 2. Tap Other permissions to manage other permissions. · Tap an App to check or modify the permissions in Apps page. · Tap a permission to check or modify system settings in Permissions page. Install via USB The feature allows an App to be installed on your device via USB 1. Go to Settings > Apps > Permissions . 2. Tap Install via USB and follow the onscreen instructions. App lock Protect apps with App lock App lock checks apps installed on your device and recommends the apps that require protection for the first time. 1. Go to Settings > Apps > App lock . 2. Tap Turn on . 3. Set the Pattern password. 4. Choose to add or not add a Mi Account. 5. Select Apps and tap Use App lock.
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Note
You can choose to turn on fingerprint unlock.
Add Apps to App lock Use App lock to protect the data of individual apps and your privacy. 1. Go to Settings > Apps > App lock . 2. Enter the password to open App lock. 3. Choose an App and tap beside to lock the App.
Note
You can tap the search field at the top of the screen to search for Apps.
Disable App lock 1. Go to Settings > Apps > App lock .
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap to disable App lock. 4. Tap OK. Protection is removed from all Apps along with the App lock password. Set the application time of App lock Verify your App lock password when you open a protected App in the applied time. 1. Go to Settings > Apps > App lock .
2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap Lock settings to choose when to apply App lock.
· Tap When device is locked. · Tap When device is locked or after exiting app · Tap When device is locked or in 1 minute after exiting app. Hide notification content The feature does not display notification content for protected Apps on the Lock screen and in the Notification shade. 1. Go to Settings > Apps > App lock .
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2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap Hide notification content. 4. Tap beside an App. You can see You have a new message instead of the actual content when you receive a notification. Unlock all apps at once Enter password once to unlock all protected Apps. 1. Go to Settings > Apps > App lock . 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap to enable Unlock all apps at once. Lock all apps 1. Go to Settings > Apps > App lock . 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap to enable Lock all apps. Change password type 1. Go to Settings > Apps > App lock . 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap Change password type to change the App lock password type and the
password itself. Unlock with fingerprint 1. Go to Settings > Apps > App lock . 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap to enable Unlock with fingerprint. 4. Add your fingerprint. See Set up a fingerprint lock for more information. Face unlock 1. Go to Settings > Apps > App lock . 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone.
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3. Tap to enable Face unlock. Add Mi Account
Note
You are recommended to add your Mi Account before you use App lock. If you forget the App lock password, you can reset it with the Mi Account. Otherwise, you can only perform a factory reset.
1. Go to Settings > Apps > App lock . 2. Tap at the upper-right corner of the phone. 3. Tap to enable Add Mi Account.
Privacy
View Privacy dashboard You can view the timeline of when Apps used a permission in the past 24 hours 1. Go to Settings > Privacy . 2. Tap Privacy dashboard to view which permissions recently are used. 3. Tap a permission to to view the timeline. 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 .
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2. Tap to enable Use Autofill with Google . Enable Google location history
Note
You need to add one Google account or use myaccount.google.com to manage some settings without an account.
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 save data in your Google Account. You can go to Settings > Privacy > Activity controls to manage Web & App activity , Location History , YouTube History , and Ad personalization . 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.
Enable Usage & diagnostics The feature shares 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 Apps that have the location permission can get your location information.
1. Go to Settings > Location .
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2. Tap to enable Location access.

Tip

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

Loca-

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.

Chapter 10 Accessibility
Gesture shortcuts
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. Take a screenshot shortcut
1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Take a screenshot .
2. Choose to enable take a screenshot shortcut.
· Tap to enable Slide 3 fingers down.
· Tap to enable Volume down + Power. You can now slide 3 fingers down on the screen or 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 .

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2. Tap to enable Press and hold with 3 fingers. Launch camera shortcut 1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Launch
camera . 2. Choose to enable launch camera shortcut.
· Tap to enable Double press the Power button. · Tap to enable Double press Volume down when the screen is
locked. 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. Customize back tap shortcut 1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Back tap . 2. Choose to set shortcuts for Double back tap or Triple back tap.
Quick ball
Quick ball enables you to access Home, Menu, Lock, Screenshot, and Back shortcuts quickly by default. You can tap the wake-up areas near the screen edges to make Quick ball appear.
Go to Home screen. View recently-opened windows. Lock the screen. Take a screenshot. Go back. Turn on Quick ball 1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Quick ball .
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2. Tap to enable Turn on Quick ball. Set Quick ball 1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Quick ball . 2. Choose to set Quick ball.
· Tap Select shortcuts to set shortcuts for system settings or quick settings.
· Tap Preferred gesture to choose Swipe or Tap to open the quick ball. · Tap to enable Move aside when fullscreen to move the Quick ball
aside when entering fullscreen mode. · Tap to enable Stick to the edge after 3 seconds of inactivity. · Tap Wake-up areas to choose Default or Custom to set the wake-up
areas near the screen edges for Quick ball. · Tap to enable Show on Lock screen.
Tip
You can tap Restore defaults to apply default settings to shortcuts.
Screen Recorder
Open Screen Recorder See Record the screen for more information. Set up Screen Recorder 1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Screen recorder . 2. Choose to set up Screen Recorder.
· Tap Resolution to select video resolution. · Tap Video quality to select video quality. Higher quality means bigger file
size. · Tap Orientation to select oriention of recorded videos. · Tap Sound source to select system sounds or microphone. · Tap to enable Fixed frame rate to enhance playback on social media
platforms. · Tap to enable Lock screen to end.
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· Tap to enable Show touch gestures. · Tap to enable Show button taps.
Enable One-handed mode
1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > One-handed mode . 2. Tap to enable One-handed mode.
Note
· You can turn on one-handed mode by swiping down the full screen indicator when you use full screen mode. But this feature does not work if the full screen indicator is hidden.
· You can turn on one-handed mode by swiping left or right from the center of the navigation panel when you use system navigation buttons.
· You can swipe up from the bottom of the screen or tap anywhere above the App to exit one-handed mode.
Digital Wellbeing & parental controls
Digital Wellbeing & parental controls can reduce interruptions from your phone. You can add content restrictions and set other limits to help your child balance their screen time. View the screen time 1. Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls . 2. Tap the dashboard circle or Dashboard to view the screen time. Enable Bedtime mode Apply Bedtime mode to silence the phone and change the screen to black and white at bedtime. Only alarms and important calls can reach you. 1. Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls > Bedtime
mode 2. Choose to set Bedtime mode.
· Tap to enable Do Not Disturb for Bedtime mode. · Tap to enable Grayscale.
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3. Tap Next to set up the time for Bedtime mode. Enable Focus mode Apply Focus mode to pause distracting Apps and hide notifications. 1. Go to Settings

Digital Wellbeing & parental controls > Focus mode . 2. Select distracting Apps and TURN ON NOW. Set up parental controls 1. Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls . 2. Tap Set up Parental controls and follow the onscreen instructions to set up
parental controls.
General
Enable Accessibility menu shortcut Accessibility menu provides convenient shortcuts that allow you to control your phone. 1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility . 2. Tap Accessibility menu in General page. 3. Tap to enable Accessibility menu shortcut. Set up Accessibility button 1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility . 2. Tap Accessibility button in General tab. 3. Choose to set up Accessibility button.
· Tap to enable Accessibility button. · Tap Location to set the location of the Accessibility button. · Tap Size to set the size of the Accessibility button. · Tap to enable Fade when not in use. · Drag the slider left or right to adjust Transparency when not in use. Enable Shortcut from lock screen Allow features shortcut to turn on from the Lock screen. Hold both volume keys for a few seconds. 1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility .
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2. Tap to enable Shortcut from lock screen.
Vision
Use TalkBack
TalkBack provides spoken feedback so that you can use the phone without looking at the screen. TalkBack is intended for situations or people who have difficulty in seeing the screen.

1. Go to Settings > 2. Tap Vision page. 3. Tap TalkBack .

Additional settings > Accessibility .

4. Tap to enable Use TalkBack. 5. Tap Allow and follow the onscreen instructions to perform actions.

Note
To turn off TalkBack, you press the volume buttons simultaneously.

Enable TalkBack shortcut

1. Go to Settings > 2. Tap Vision page. 3. Tap TalkBack .

Additional settings > Accessibility .

4. Tap to enable TalkBack shortcut.

5. Tap Trun on.

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

Enable Select to Speak shortcut
When Select to Speak is on, you can tap specific items on your screen to hear the words read aloud.

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility . 2. Tap Vision page. 3. Tap Select to Speak .

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4. Tap to enable Select to Speak shortcut. 5. Tap Allow and follow the onscreen instructions to perform actions. Manage Text-to-speech output

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility . 2. Tap Vision page. 3. Tap Text-to-speech output . 4. Choose to manage Text-to-speech output.
· Tap Language to select the Text-to-speech output language. · Drag the slider left or right to adjust Speech rate. · Drag the slider left or right to adjust Pitch. Manage display

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility . 2. Tap Vision page. 3. Choose to manage display.

· Tap Display size to select the icon display size.
· Tap Magnification to enable Magnification shortcut. Magnification shortcut enables you to quickly zoom in on the screen to make content larger.

· Tap Color correction to correct colors that fit your eyes. · Tap Color inversion to turn light screens dark or turn dark screens light.

· Tap to enable Remove animations..

Hearing
Enable Mono audio The feature combines channels when playing audio.

1. Go to Settings > 2. Tap Hearing page.

Additional settings > Accessibility .

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3. Tap to enable Mono audio. Adjust audio balance

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility . 2. Tap Hearing page. 3. Drag the slider left or right to adjust the Audio balance.

Physical
Enable Switch Access

Switch Access lets you interact with the phone with one or more switches instead of the touch screen. Switch Access can be useful if you cannot interact directly with your phone.

1. Go to Settings > 2. Tap Physical page. 3. Tap Switch Access.

Additional settings > Accessibility .

4. Tap to enable Use Switch Access. 5. Tap Allow and follow the onscreen instructions to perform actions. Enable Switch Access shortcut

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility .

2. Tap Physical page.

3. Tap Switch Access.

4. Tap to enable Switch Access shortcut. Manage interaction controls

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility . 2. Tap Physical page. 3. Tap TalkBack . 4. Manage interaction controls.

· Tap Touch & hold delay to select a time for a continuous touch to be responded as a touch and hold.

· Tap Time to take action (Accessibility timeout) to select a time for showing messages that ask you to take action.

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· Tap to enable Power button ends call. · Tap to enable Auto-rotate screen. · Tap Vibration & haptic strength to turn on feedback of rings, notifica-
tions, and touch action. Manage input device 1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility . 2. Tap Physical page. 3. Tap TalkBack . 4. Manage input device.
· Tap Autoclick (dwell timing) to select a time for a mouse cursor to click automatically when the cursor stops moving for a certain amount of time.
· Tap to enable Larger mouse pointer.
Chapter 11 Special features
Set up front camera assistant
Apply different effects when you use the front camera. 1. Go to Settings > Special features > Front camera assistant . 2. Choose to set up front camera assistant.
· Tap to enable Front camera assistant to show Beautify and fill light options while you use the front camera..
· Drag the slider left or right to adjust the front fill light brightness. · Tap to enable Beautify for video calls.
Learn floating windows
You can go to Settings > Special features > Floating windows to learn how to open notifications in a floating window.
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Opening floating windows Press and hold, and then pull down the action bar of a notification.
Moving floating windows around Press and hold the action bar of a floating window to drag.
Viewing floating windows in fullscreen mode Press and hold, and

References

• miui-14 - Mi Global Home
• Support - User Guide | Xiaomi Global
• Support - User Guide | Xiaomi Global

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