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Widgets are one of the most unknown elements in the Android world. They have been with us since practically the beginning of the operating system, and there are some that can be really useful, but many users are unaware of them. In itself, MIUI comes with different pre-installed widgets , but these are not the only ones, since the vast majority of apps that you install on your device have their own. {"videoId":"x82zrh7","autoplay":true,"title":"CREA WIDGETS PARA CONTROLARLO TODO CON ESTA APP - Así funciona Action Blocks"} These are automatically added to the list of widgets , which in short are shortcuts to certain parts of the app, so that at a glance you can access a part of the app without having to open it. How to add widgets to your Xiaomi screen To add widgets to any of your mobile screens, you must follow the following steps: Use your thumb and fo

The MIUI camera has evolved in such a way that it no longer only allows us to take conventional photographs and videos. In addition, it has several modes that make it much more productive than we could imagine a priori. In order for you to know the Camera application in greater depth, below we have compiled up to five functionalities of the camera of your Xiaomi that will undoubtedly be useful on more than one occasion , either to scan a document or to achieve a more effect. creative in your photographs. 1. Scan documents and QR codes MIUI's camera hides more secrets than we could imagine. Among its different modes and functionalities we find the possibility of scanning documents , which also offers us a fairly high quality result. To access this mode you will only have to follow the steps in the following image. But it does not finish here. If you start the camera of your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO and scan a QR code, a new icon will appear in the lower right part that will tak

Having access to the technical specifications of your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO can be quite useful in case you want to solve a problem with the terminal, learn more about its hardware characteristics or even, with a view to its sale. Although this information is usually detailed in the terminal box itself, Xiaomi gives us the possibility to view it through the MIUI settings . A faster and more accurate way to fully understand each of the components of our smartphone. How to know the hardware specifications of your Xiaomi The first path is the simplest in the list. All you have to do is enter Settings> About phone> All specifications to view some of the components that your Xiaomi integrates inside. From this menu you can check the amount of internal storage and RAM . You can also check the type of processor , its cores and frequencies . Another piece of information of interest that this menu throws up is the name of the device model , a piece of information that is necess

Although at first glance it is not perceptible, the screen of our Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO presents a slight flickering or flicking , caused by the variation of the intensity of the light. As a consequence, it can affect us negatively, even causing headaches. Although this phenomenon does not affect us all in the same way, the flickering of the screen can generate visual fatigue in low light conditions or as we said, cause headaches or even generate insomnia after using our smartphone before going to to sleep. This is where MIUI's anti-flicker or DC dimming mode takes center stage , preventing excessive flickering and reducing eyestrain in low light conditions. But, do you know how to activate it on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO? How to activate the anti-flicker mode on your Xiaomi If with the use of your Xiaomi you have noticed excessive eye fatigue or even certain dizziness or headaches , it would be convenient to activate the anti-flicker mode. To do this, simply follow these

Beyond having all kinds of customization options, as well as a wide variety of themes , MIUI allows us to customize certain settings that are capable of giving our Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO an extra fluidity and in general, greater performance. . Regarding this, whether you have an entry range, a mid-range or even a flagship of the brand, below we have compiled three essential settings that you should definitely activate and see for yourself the performance improvement: 1. Make the cache clear automatically One of the essential settings that you should definitely activate on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO is the automatic cache cleaning . This will ensure that the system is always in optimal condition, all without the need to do anything. To activate this option it is enough with: Go into Settings> Battery and performance. Once inside, from the gear icon we will access the settings. Next we will look for the option " Clear the cache when the device is locked ". Change th

In recent years, telephone calls have evolved in such a way that we no longer even need to have mobile coverage to make one. This is achieved thanks to technologies such as VoWiFi , which we can activate on any Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO. Thanks to VoWiFi technology we can not only achieve a higher quality phone call in relation to those offered through a conventional GSM network, but also we will not need to have mobile coverage . Whether you live in an area with little coverage or even you want to save battery by deactivating mobile networks, VoWiFi allows us to make and receive calls through a WiFi network , regardless of whether, for example, we have active airplane mode. Making a call with airplane mode activated That is, in addition to activating this mode on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO, VoWiFi requires that your operator allow it . For example, in Spain companies such as Movistar, Vodafone or Orange offer it completely free of charge with all their rates. How to activate V

MIUI has all kinds of functionalities. Among these we find a wide range of customization options that allow us to even change the transition or scrolling effects of the screen of our Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO. With up to 7 different effects, Xiaomi allows us to customize the way we move between the different desktops on the home screen , from the classic slide to more striking ones such as tilt, cube or waterfall. Thanks to these effects we can give a more personal touch to our Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO, combining it in turn with all kinds of topics like this compilation that we anticipated last Saturday . How to customize the scrolling effects of your Xiaomi To customize the transition or scrolling effects of the screen of any Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO, all you have to do is perform these steps: From any home screen, hold a finger on a free area or pinch the screen. Once done, several options will appear at the bottom of the screen. Then we will enter « Settings «. After that, all yo

In many cases, the applications that remain activated in the background leave an icon in the upper notification bar of your Xiaomi . Since the app is active, the icon does not disappear. Although it may not seem like a big deal, it can be visually distracting for many people. There are those who simply get used to it, ignore it or accept that the icon will be there permanently. However, you should know that the MIUI settings offer a practical solution to remove these icons from the notification bar. If you want to know how to get rid of the icons without affecting the notifications of the app that generates them, then keep reading. Hide the MIUI bar icons with this simple trick This simple MIUI trick will allow you to hide the permanent icons from the notification bar. As we mentioned before, the setting does not affect the rest of the notifications thrown by the app . It will only take care of removing the icon that bothers you so that you can better observe the content of your

Many headphones that Xiaomi has allows us to control the volume of the songs from a small remote control with two or three buttons located along the cable. But is it also possible to change the song? At first you might think that no. However, the MIUI customization layer is here to prove you otherwise . You just need to go into the sound settings to change the default function to control music playback with the buttons on the headphones , thus expanding the possibilities of these. How to control music playback with the buttons on your headphones If, in addition to being able to raise and lower the volume from the buttons on your headphones, you want to be able to control the player, either by going backwards or forwards between the different songs on your playlist , you will only need to do this. Access the Settings menu Scroll down and tap the " Sound and vibration " option Go to the bottom of the screen and click on " Sound Effects " In the " As

The MIUI Camera application, present in practically all Xiaomi devices, offers a wide range of useful functions to improve the photographic experience . From handy shortcuts, convenient settings, or even customization options. In view of this, below we have compiled a total of 10 tricks to get better photographs with your Xiaomi camera and improve the experience of using it. And do not forget, if you know any more, comment on it in the comment box that you will find at the end of the article. 1. Configure the volume buttons MIUI's camera hides many options that can make it easier to capture a photo. One of these is the ability to use the physical volume buttons to operate the camera interface . Enter the camera and click on the icon with the three horizontal bars in the upper right corner. Then press the Settings button. Scroll until you find the section on " Volume button actions ." This section opens a drop-down menu where you can select to set what action yo

On many occasions, we leave aside the manufacturer's apps and turn to third-party applications for a specific purpose. However, we must not forget that the native applications of the MIUI customization layer can offer us much more potential and save us having to download any other application. Such is the case of the MIUI Notes app. A tool installed by default that goes unnoticed, but that hides multiple advanced options from which we can exploit its functions to the fullest . For that reason, below we explain how to get the most out of this practical application on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO. Organize your projects with mind maps Recent updates to the MIUI Notes app have brought a host of new features. Among these, one of the most prominent is undoubtedly the possibility of creating mind maps . This method allows you to create diagrams quickly and easily , without having to draw it manually. When creating a new note, the option to create a mind map appears at the top of t

As many of you know, MIUI has all kinds of options and functionalities. From the possibility of modulating your voice with all kinds of effects , to quickly and easily eliminating any virus or malicious software from your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO . Without the need to install any third-party application, MIUI allows us through its security section to analyze, detect and eliminate viruses that we may have installed on our smartphone , following the databases and definitions of AVAST and AVL . In addition, this MIUI functionality allows us not only to detect possible viruses, but also to check the security status of the different payment methods that we have installed and linked to our Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO. How to remove any virus from your Xiaomi If you have noticed that your Xiaomi behaves strangely or simply, you want to verify that it has a virus or any other malicious software that threatens your security and privacy , you will only have to perform these steps: Go to the Se

MIUI has become one of the most complete customization layers on the market. There is no doubt that Xiaomi has done a great job in this regard, allowing us to perform all kinds of functionalities without the need to install third-party applications . Even so, many of these functionalities go unnoticed, either because very few know them or because their access is something "hidden" among the many options that MIUI offers us from its settings. In view of this, below we have compiled five things that MIUI allows you to do with your Xiaomi and that surely many of you were unaware. Without further ado, let's move on to it: 1. Accelerate and improve the fluidity of your Xiaomi with a simple click Without the need to install third-party applications, MIUI allows us to accelerate the operation of our Xiaomi , as well as perform a quick cleaning of all those processes and necessary files with a simple click from the desktop itself . To do this, simply follow these steps:

After its disappearance a few years ago, Xiaomi has re-integrated the wallpaper carousel into MIUI . A very interesting functionality, very similar to the Glance mode , which allows us to dynamically personalize our smartphone. You have probably received a small change in the lock screen of your Xiaomi these days: an icon in the shape of a flower . It is the carousel of funds, which again offers us incredible images and exciting stories with which to personalize your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO. After activating the funds carousel on your Xiaomi, it will begin to show all kinds of funds on the lock screen, which will be exchanged dynamically . But it does not finish here. Each of these funds has its own story . Simply by clicking on the small text that will appear at the top (under the clock) we can access the detailed content. How to activate or deactivate the carousel of funds on your Xiaomi Activating or deactivating the carousel of funds on your Xiaomi is very simple. For this,

Among the different functionalities and options that MIUI offers us, we find those that the Security application offers us. Through this we can, for example, free up storage space , optimize battery use or even add an interesting menu to the notification panel . In addition to being able to perform all kinds of functionalities through the application itself, Security or My Security allows us to add a practical menu to the notification panel from which to optimize the operation of the device in question, free up storage space or improve autonomy. From this menu we can access the Speed ​​Increase functionality, the Cleaner or even the Battery Saver mode, all of this as we said with a simple click and without having to enter the settings or the application itself. How to activate the Security application menu on your Xiaomi To activate the shortcut or the menu on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO with the different functionalities of the Security application, just follow these steps:

A few days ago Xiaomi began blocking some of its smartphones in order to prevent illegal importation into certain countries. Markets such as Cuba or Iran were affected by an unprecedented blockade , leaving a large number of users unable to use their devices. This blocking, as explained by a company spokesperson through Global Time , was aimed at combating sales of the so-called "gray market" and thus protecting the security of user data and especially their privacy. Xiaomi backtracks with the blocking of its smartphones Fortunately, this measure has not gone ahead and although Xiaomi's intention has been to prevent the sale of its products in the form of unauthorized imports, the blockades initiated in Cuba have been reversed . Lock message on Xiaomi devices For this, as we can read through the Cuban newspaper portal, simply connected the blocked mobile device to a WiFi network, it is automatically unlocked , allowing its use in a completely normal way. In thi

As many of you know, Xiaomi has different variants of MIUI . Among them we find the Global and European ROM , as well as China, each of them in order to comply with the different regulations and regional laws. But it does not finish here. In addition, there are also other variants not developed by Xiaomi but by mobile operators , which usually customize the MIUI interface, as well as its internal settings for mobile coverage. Unfortunately, these different ROMs developed by mobile operators (Telcel, Vodafone, etc.) do not usually follow the same Xiaomi deployment plan, taking their own pace or even being totally abandoned a few months after their launch. How to know if your Xiaomi has an operator ROM To find out if your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO has an official MIUI ROM or instead, one developed by a mobile operator, we just have to go into its settings and check the MIUI version number . To do this, we will follow these steps: Go to Settings> About phone Once inside we will o

Xiaomi seems to be changing its export policies. Although before it only "prohibited" the sale of its smartphones in some countries such as Cuba, now it is blocking via software some of the devices that have already been sold . As we can read through Reddit , Xiaomi has begun to block some of its latest smartphones that are in Cuban territory . The same occurs for the inhabitants of Syria , who have begun to receive a message on their smartphones that makes it impossible for them to use the device. Xiaomi prohibits the sale of its smartphones in up to five countries If we go into the Xiaomi terms and conditions published on its website we can see how the company declares that its customers will not be able to export any Product purchased to countries and territories such as Cuba , Iran , Syria , North Korea , Sudan and the Crimea region . Well, in addition to this, Xiaomi has begun to block some of the mobile devices that are in these territories , displaying mes

In addition to having renewed certain aspects of the Security application , Xiaomi has been improving the interface of other MIUI functionalities. In this case, it was the turn of Xiaomi Cloud , becoming simpler and easier to use. As they tell us from MIUIes, Xiaomi has renewed the user interface of Xiaomi Cloud , that is, of its cloud, incorporating more minimalist design lines and according to the icons that we will probably end up seeing in MIUI 13 . In itself, this renewal is integrated along with the latest MIUI Closed Beta, specifically V29.9.1, which for now is only intended for the Chinese ROM, but which we may soon end up seeing in the MIUI Global ROM. New Xiaomi Cloud interface In addition, Xiaomi has also renewed the user interface of its mail application , making it much more minimalist and easy to use, maintaining its essence but with the new icons that the company has been integrating into its other applications. Redesign of the Xiaomi Mail application As we sa