ஆன்டிராய்டு போனில் தமிழ் விசை உள்ளீடு செய்து தட்டச்சலாம் வாங்க!.

மரியாதைக்குரியவர்களே,
                    வணக்கம்.இணையதள தமிழ் நண்பர்கள் வலைப்பக்கத்திற்கு தங்களை இனிதே வரவேற்கிறேன்.
               அன்பு நண்பர்களே,எனது  விருப்பமிகுதியால் xiaomi redmi 1s ஆன்டிராய்டு மொபைல் ஒன்று வாங்கினேன்.ஆனால் அதில் தமிழில் தட்டச்சு செய்யும் விருப்பத்தேர்வு  இல்லாததை கண்டு அதிர்ந்தேன்?.
                  நான் படித்த படிப்பு,அதனால்தாங்க என் மனது தமிழைத் தவிர மற்றவை? ஏற்க மறுக்கிறது.
                           இருந்தாலும் ஆன்டிராய்டு போனில் தமிழில் தட்டச்சு முறையை பயன்படுத்தியே ஆக வேண்டும் என்று ................இணையத்தில் தேடி? தேடி! இறுதியாக, எனது தேவையின்விளைவால்- தேடலையும் துரிதப்படுத்தினேன்.விளைவு!
                 இதோ உங்களுக்கும் பயன்படட்டும்....

ஆன்டிராய்டு போனில் தமிழ்விசை உள்ளீடு செய்ய....

 (1)ஆன்டிராய்டு போனில் Opera Mini Browser ஐ உள்ளீடு செய்.
(2)  அடுத்து Opera Mini Browser ஐ திறந்து கொள்.
(3)  அட்ரஸ் பாரில்  opera:config" என தட்டச்சு செய்து Search செய்.அதாவது தேடலை கொடு.
 (4) தோன்றும் பக்கத்தில் "Use BitMap fonts for complex scripts' என்ற வரிகள் தோன்றும்.அதில் Select 'YES' அதாவது ஆம் விருப்பத்தை தேர்வு செய்து SAVE செய்.
(5)  Android Stores (கூகுள் பிளே ஸ்டோர்) OR Appbrain  ஆன்டிராய்டு ஸ்டோரிலிருந்து அல்லது ஆப் பிரைன் பக்கத்திலிருந்து  தமிழ்விசை Tamil Visai  செயலியை Install உள்ளீடு செய்.
(6) இனி Address Bar அதாவது தேடல் பெட்டியை தொடு.கீழே Edit Box அதாவது Key Pad கீ பேடுதோன்றும்.
(7) கீபேடில் ஸ்பேஸ் பாரை சில விநாடிகள் அழுத்திப்பிடி.
(8) போனிலுள்ள மொழிகள் தோன்றும்.நமக்குத்தேவையானதை தேர்வு செய்தாலே போதும்.
(9) இவ்வாறாக மாறி மாறி மொழிகளை தேர்வு செய்யலாம்....
      நன்றி 
     எனது கணினிக் கல்வி ஆசான்  P.சற்குணன் B.E.,அவர்களுக்கு.....
                                                 என அன்பன் 
                                              பரமேஸ் டிரைவர்-
                                                சத்தியமங்கலம் - 
                                                ஈரோடு மாவட்டம்.
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Redmi மொபைல் போன் பயன்படுத்துவது பற்றி-02

(16)How to remove a Gmail account on your Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

To remove a Google account on your Redmi phone :

1. On your phone, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Tap General settings.
3. Tap Google in the Accounts section.
4. Tap the Gmail account you want to delete.
   
5. On the Sync screen, tap the Menu button,then hit Remove account.
   

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(17)How to scan QR code with Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

There are countless third-party apps that allow you to read QR codes on your Android phone, but there’s no easier way to do so then with the built-in Camera app.
Here’s how:

1. On your phone, find and launch the Camera app.
2. Aim the camera lens at the QR code. As soon as you see the See details button appears on the screen, means the scanning is done.
3. Tap the See details button to see the information retrieved from the QR code. And, what you do next is dependent on the type of information. For contact info, you can import it to your Google contacts. If it’s an URL, you can tap Secure access to open the site with the Browser.
   

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(18)How to change the dial pad tone to piano tone on Redmi ?

 

If you’re bored with the standard dialing tone, try the following steps to change it to piano tone :

1. On your Redmi, find and launch the Phone app.
2. Tap the Menu button.
3. Select Settings.
4. Tap Dial pad touch tones.
5. Tap Tones.
6. Select Piano keys.
   

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(19)How to open a *.txt file on Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

When you try to open a text file on your Redmi, you’ll probably see the below Complete action using prompt.

Here, you should select Remember this choice and tap Kingsoft Office. By doing so, you will open the text file with the pre-installed Kingsoft Office app, and you’ll not be seeing the same prompt again the next time you open a text file.
You should choose Kingsoft Office over Browser, simply because the former allows you to edit and save the text file.

Note: The steps here were written for MIUI V5, based on Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of MIUI/Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(20)How to add more than 4 apps to the bottom tray on Redmi ?

 

By default, the bottom tray on your Redmi comes with 4 apps (Phone, Contacts, Browser and Messaging). You can change these apps or you can add more.
If you’re unaware, the bottom tray can actually have a maximum of 5 apps. To add one more, you just need to drag an app from the home screen to that area.
If 5 apps aren’t enough, then you can create a folder to group your most-used apps and put it to the bottom tray. It’s that easy !

Note: The steps here were written for MIUI V5, based on Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of MIUI/Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(21)How to setup screen saver on Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

Unlike other Android phones, there’s no Daydream options in MIUI V5. So if you want to run screensaver while charging your Redmi phone, you need to turn on the Screensaver option.
Here’s how:

1. On your phone, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Tap Display.
3. Tap Screensaver.
4. Slide the Screensaver during sleep switch to the right.
5. Tap Picture source to choose a photo album from which the photos will be displayed. Tip: Try not to choose an album that contains embarrassing photos.
6. As running screensaver will consume additional battery power, therefore, I don’t recommend you to run it at anytime while the screen is off. Instead, run it when you’re charging your phone. So, slide the Only while charging switch to the right.
7. Lastly, tap Duration to set the duration you want the screensaver to run.
   

Note: The steps here were written for MIUI V5, based on Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of MIUI/Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(22) 3 ways to access App info on Xiaomi Redmi

 

The App info screen of a particular app allows you to force stop, clear data, clear the cache and uninstall an app.
Here are the 3 ways to access the App info screen on your Redmi:

i. Access App info via the Settings.

1. On your Redmi phone, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Tap General settings.
3. Tap Apps.
4. On the All tab, find and tap the app you want to access its App info screen.
   

ii. Access App info from the notification panel.

1. When you receive a notification from an app, you can pull the notification panel open.
2. Long tap on the notification, then hit App info.
   

iii. Access App info using the Menu button.

1. On your Redmi, long press the Menu button to open the list of recently-used applications.
2. Long tap an application to open up the App info screen.
   

Note: The steps here were written for MIUI V5, based on Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of MIUI/Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(23)How to backup Xiaomi Redmi data to SD Card ?

 

You can use the built-in Backup tool to backup your Redmi’s data and settings to SD card.

i. To backup your Redmi’s data and settings to SD card :

1. On your phone, find and launch the Backup app.
2. Tap Backup.
   
3. Select the items you want to backup. By default, all items are selected.
4. Tap Backup.
   
5. When the backup is complete, tap Done.
   

The generated backup files/folders are saved in Sd card/MIUI/backup/AllBackup/ folder.

ii. To restore a backup from SD card :

1. On your phone, find and launch the Backup app.
2. Tap the backup files that you want to restore.
   
3. Select the items you want to restore.
4. Tap Restore.
   
5. When the restore is complete, tap Done.
   

Note: The steps here were written for MIUI V5, based on Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of MIUI/Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(24)How to install/change new fonts on Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

It’s very simple to change the fonts on your Redmi. This article will walk you through 2 methods to do that.

i. Install & apply a new font from the Themes app

1. On your phone, find and launch the Themes app.
2. Tap Category and Component.
3. On the Components screen, tap Font.
   
4. Tap to select the font you want.
5. On the Font details screen, tap Download.
   
6. Once the download finishes, tap Apply.
7. If you’re prompted to reboot the phone, tap Reboot.

ii. Install & apply a new font using the downloaded .mtz file

There are times you may want to install a font file in .mtz format that is being shared on the forum. The following steps show you how to do this:

1. Download the font file from the forum. For example, you can find one here on the miui.com forum.
2. If it’s a ZIP file, you should extract the files on your computer.
3. Copy the .mkz files to your phone storage or SD card using the USB data cable.
4. On your phone, find and launch the Themes app.
5. Select the Local tab.
6. Tap the Menu button and select Import from SD card.
7. Now, you can browse to the appropriate folder, and tap the .mtz file you want to install.
   
8. Once that’s done, select the Category tab, then tap Component.
9. Tap Font.
   
10. On the Font screen, tap Local, and then select the thumbnail of the font you’ve just installed.
11. Tap Apply.
    
12. If you’re prompted to reboot the phone, tap Reboot.

Note: The steps here were written for MIUI V5, based on Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of MIUI/Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(25)How to turn off show contact location on Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

If you’ve the show contact location feature turned on, you’ll get to see the location information on the incoming/outgoing call screen and calls log.

If you find it more cluttering than helpful, you can turn it off. Here’s how:

1. On your phone, find and launch the Phone app.
2. Tap the Menu button.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Select Location.
5. Slide the Show location switch to the left.
   

Note: The steps here were written for MIUI V5, based on Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of MIUI/Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

Redmi மொபைல் போன் பயன்படுத்துவது பற்றி-01

(1)How to do a screen capture on Redmi ?

Press the Power button and Volume down button

Press the Power button and Home button simultaneously for about 1 second. If your phone is not on silent or vibration mode, you should hear the shutter sound.
The generated .PNG image file will be saved in the Phone storage/DCIM/Screenshots folder. Note: If you’re using an SD Card on your Redmi, the image will be saved in the SD card/DCIM/Screenshots folder instead.

Use the Screenshot shortcut

Slide down the notification panel from the top of the screen, and tap the Screenshot shortcut.
The generated .PNG image file will be saved in the Phone storage/DCIM/Screenshots folder. Note: If you’re using an SD Card on your Redmi, the image will be saved in the SD card/DCIM/Screenshots folder instead.

Note: Screen capture won’t work when you’ve your Redmi connected to the PC as USB storage.

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(2)How to change themes on Redmi phone ?

 

The Redmi phone which runs on MIUI V5 firmware features a theme-able user interface.
To change a theme on your Redmi, please follow the steps below:

1. On your phone, find and launch the Themes app.
2. Find and tap the thumbnail of the theme you like.
3. On the Theme details screen, tap Download. Tip: The downloaded themes are stored under the Local tab.
4. When the download finishes, tap Apply to use this theme.
   

Note: To download themes, you need to sign in to your Xiaomi account.
Note 2: Apart from using themes from the Themes app, you can also use any 3rd party themes that you’ve downloaded from other sources. Here’s the guide.

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(3)How to install external 3rd party themes on (Xiaomi) Redmi phone ?

 

Update 1/4/2014: Any MIUI theme and theme components (i.e. download from forums, websites or other sources) that does not get uploaded into the MIUI Themes Store, can no longer be applied onto the your Xiaomi devices. Read the new theme policy here.
You know how to download and apply themes from the Themes app. But, do you know you can also install themes that you’ve downloaded from external resources such as forums and websites ?
Here’s how:

1. Once you’ve downloaded the theme file (with extension .mtz) on your computer, you can transfer it to the SD card or phone storage using the USB data cable.
2. On your Redmi, find and launch the Themes app.
3. Tap Local.
4. Tap the Menu button and select Import from SD card.
5. Now, access to the appropriate folder, and tap the .mtz theme file. The theme will install and appear on the Local tab automatically.
   
6. Lastly, tap the theme thumbnail on the Local tab, and then select Apply.

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(4)How to enable Lite mode on Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

If you find dealing and navigating home screens on your Redmi is too much trouble, you can switch to Lite mode.
Here’s a list of commonly asked questions about Lite mode of the Xiaomi Redmi phone.

How to enable Lite mode ?

1. On your phone, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Select Lite mode.
3. Tap the Lite mode switch to turn it on.
4. Next, you’ll be prompted to reboot the phone to enter Lite mode. Tap OK.
   

How to disable Lite mode ?

1. On your phone, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Select Lite mode.
3. Slide the Lite mode switch to the left to turn it off.
4. Next, you’ll be prompted to reboot the phone to exit Lite mode. Tap OK.

How to add an app to the main screen ?

1. On the main screen, tap More.
2. Find the app you want to add to the screen and tap the icon.
3. If you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.
   

How to remove an app on the main screen ?

1. On the main screen, tap More.
2. Find the app you want to remove from the screen and tap the icon.
3. If you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.
   

How to rearrange apps on the main screen ?

1. On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select Launcher settings.
2. Tap Edit screen.
3. Give the app you want to move a tap, and then tap either the Up or Down button.
4. Once you’re done, tap Close.
   

How to change font size in Lite mode ?

1. On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select Launcher settings.
2. Next, select the font size (Large, Medium or Small) you want.
   

How to launch an app on the Apps list in Lite mode ?

1. On the main screen, tap More to get to the App list.
2. Next, long tap the app you want to launch and select Run.
   

How to lock the screen from changing/editing in Lite mode ?

1. On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select Launcher settings.
2. Next, tap the Screen lock switch to turn on this feature.
3. If you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.
   

How to change the slide direction on the main screen ?

By default, you’ve to slide up (or vertically) to see more apps on the main screen. Here’s how to change it :

1. On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select Launcher settings.
2. Next, tap Slide direction, and select either Horizontal or Vertical.
   

How to access System settings in Lite mode ?

There are 3 ways to access System settings when you’re in Lite mode.

1. On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select System settings.
   
2. If “Allows pull down the statusbar” feature is enabled, you can swipe the notification panel down and tap to access System settings.
3. On the Apps list, long tap the Settings app, and select Run.
   

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(5)How to turn off keyboard sound in MIUI V5 on Redmi ?

 

If the clicking sound you hear when entering text on your Redmi annoys you, then you can just disable the keypress sound.
Here are the steps to turn off the keypress sound for all the keyboards on Redmi.

i. Google Keyboard

1. On your phone, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Select Language & input.
3. Next, tap the right arrow icon  beside Google Keyboard.
4. Uncheck Sound on keypress. Note: It’s unchecked by default.
   

ii. Google Pinyin Input

1. On your phone, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Select Language & input.
3. Next, tap the right arrow icon  beside Google Pinyin Input.
4. Select Keyboard and then uncheck Sound on keypress. Note: It’s unchecked by default.
   

iii. SwiftKey

1. On your phone, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Select Language & input.
3. Next, tap the right arrow icon  beside SwiftKey.
4. Select Sound & Vibration and then uncheck Keypress sound. Note: It’s unchecked by default.
   

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(6)How to get to Android system recovery on Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

i. Getting to Android system recovery via Settings

1. On your Redmi phone, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Tap General Settings.
3. Tap About phone.
4. Tap System updates.
5. Tap the Menu button.
6. Select Reboot to Recovery mode.
   
7. If you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.
8. Once you see the Android lying down with the exclamation mark, press the Power button to get the Android system recovery menu.
9. Here, you can use the Volume Down button to highlight an option and press the Volume Up button to select.

ii. Getting to Android system recovery using Power and Volume Down buttons

1. Power off your Redmi phone.
2. Press and hold the Volume Down + Power buttons at the same time.
3. Release all buttons as soon as you see the menu below.
4. Using the Volume Down button to scroll the pointer to Recovery Mode and press the Volume Up button to select.
   
5. Once you see the Android lying down with the exclamation mark, press the Power button to get the Android system recovery menu.
6. Here, you can use the Volume Down button to highlight the options and press the Volume Up button to select.
   

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(7)How to enable Developer Options on Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

The Developer Options is hidden by default from the Settings menu.
To enable the hidden Developer Options, please follow the steps below :

1. On your Redmi phone, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Tap General settings.
3. Tap About phone.
4. Tap Android version for 7 times.
5. Once you reached the 7th times, you’ll see the “You are now a developer” message appears on screen.
   
6. Once turned on, you can tap Developer options on the General Settings screen to access a list of options which deemed to be mainly useful to the developers.
7. Lastly, you can do a factory reset to hide the Developer options.

Note: You can also go to Settings > General Settings > Apps >All > Settings and execute clear data to hide the Developer options.

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

 

(8)How to uninstall apps on Redmi ?

Here are a few common ways to uninstall an unwanted app on your Redmi that’s running on MIUI V5 :

i. Uninstall an app from the Home screen

1. On your Redmi, long tap and drag the app icon that you want to uninstall to the Dustbin icon   at the top of the screen.
2. When you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap Uninstall.
   

ii. Uninstall an app from the App info screen

1. On your Redmi, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Tap General settings.
3. Tap Apps.
4. Tap Downloaded.
5. Find and tap the app you want to uninstall.
6. Tap the Uninstall button.
7. When you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.
   

iii. Uninstall an app via the Google Play app.

1. On your Redmi, find and launch the Play Store app.
2. Tap the Menu button  at the top left corner and select My apps.
3. Find and tap the app you want to uninstall.
4. Tap Uninstall.
5. When you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.
   

iv. Uninstall an app via the recent app tray.

If you’ve used the app that you would like to uninstall recently, then follow the steps below to quickly get to the App info screen.

1. On your Redmi, long tap the Menu button to see the recent app tray.
2. Long tap the app you would like to uninstall.
3. On the App info screen, tap Uninstall.
4. When you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(9)How to change the phone name for Bluetooth on Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

i. Change phone name via the Bluetooth option

1. On your Redmi, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Tap General settings.
3. Tap Bluetooth.
4. Tap Device name.
5. Enter the phone name, then hit OK.
   

ii. Change phone name via the About phone option

1. On your Redmi, find and launch the Settings app.
2. Tap General settings.
3. Tap About phone.
4. Tap Device name.
5. Enter the phone name, then hit OK.

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(10)How to add your own music to Redmi as ringtones, notifications and alarms ?

To use your own music such as MP3 music for ringtones, notifications and alarms on your Redmi, follow the steps below :

1. Connect your Redmi to your PC using the USB cable.
2. Use the Windows Explorer and access the phone storage. Here, you should see quite a number of folders being created by default.
3. Transfer (or copy and paste) your custom music files to the Music or Ringtones folder. It really doesn’t matter which folder you use. In fact, you can also create a new folder to store these files.
   
4. On your phone, find and launch the Settings app.
5. Tap General Settings.
6. Tap Sound.
7. Tap Phone ringtone. Note: To change message and notification tones, kindly select the option accordingly.
8. On the Select tone screen, tap Custom.
9. Tap Select track.
   
10. Select a music title, then hit OK.
    

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(11)How to boot into Safe Mode on Redmi ?

 

Safe mode is a great tool for you to troubleshoot and remove problematic apps, much like the safe mode on Windows.
So, the question is: Does Redmi have a Safe Mode ?
It seems like there isn’t one. I’ve tried the following methods without success.

1. Phone is off > Press and hold the Menu Button > Press the Power button to turn on the phone > Continue pressing the Menu button until you see the lock screen.
2. Phone is off > Press the Power button to turn on the phone > Press and hold the Volume Down button until you see the lock screen.
3. Phone is off > Press the Power button to turn on the phone > When you see the white MI logo, press and hold the Menu button until you see the lock screen.

Furthermore, in searching for a solution, I found this thread on Xiaomi Chinese forum that says Xiaomi has ditched the Safe Mode feature starting from MIUI V5. Ah hah ! That probably explains why none of the above works.
However, if everyone knows a way to access Safe Mode on Redmi, please let me know in the comments.

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(12)How to locate and remote control your lost Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

If you lose your Xiaomi phone associated with your Xiaomi account, the Find Device feature in Mi Cloud can help you find, ring, lock and erase it.

Turn on Find Device

In order for Find Device to work, you’ll need to do the following:

1. Sign in your Xiaomi account on your phone.
2. Make sure there’s an Internet connection using either Wi-Fi or mobile data on your phone.
3. Make sure the Find device option is enabled in the Mi Cloud settings on your phone.
   

Note: If your phone is offline, Find Device won’t be able to control the phone remotely until there’s a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection.
Once the Mi Cloud detects your phone online, you can locate, ring, lock and erase your phone remotely.

i. Find Device

1. Go to the Mi Cloud website and login using your Xiaomi ID.
2. On the Mi Cloud homepage, make sure your phone appears Online, then click Find Device.
   
3. Next, you should see the phone’s approximate location on Google Maps.
4. Optionally, you can click Baidu at the top left corner for Baidu map.
   

ii. Ring your device remotely

1. On the Find Device page, click the Alarm button.
2. On the Play Alarm prompt, click Play alarm.
3. The phone will play the default alarm sound at the highest volume until you manually disable it on the phone.
   

ii. Lock you device remotely

1. On the Find Device page, click the Lock button.
2. Enter the 4-digit PIN that you want to lock your phone, then hit Lock.
3. On your phone, enter the 4-digit PIN you have set in Step 2 to unlock the phone. Upon successfully unlocking,  the screen lock security will be set to None.
   

iii. Factory reset your device remotely

1. On the Find Device page, click the Wipe button.
2. On the Erase data dialog box, click Erase data. When you’re prompted for a confirmation, click Delete. Note: This process will delete all the data from both the phone and external SDcard storages.
   

Note: If you have your Redmi associated with a Google account, you can also use Android Device Manager to track and remote control the phone.

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(13)How to switch from Chinese to English on your Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

To change the language from Chinese to English on your Redmi, just follow these steps:
Note : For this tutorial, I can only show you how to switch from Simplified Chinese to English. The Redmi version I’m having do not feature Traditional Chinese.

1. On your phone, find and launch the Setting apps.
   
2. Tap General Settings.
3. Tap Language and input.
   
4. Tap Language.
   
5. Select English.
   

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(14)How to search on Xiaomi Redmi ?

 

When you do a Google search on your Redmi, you can actually look for things on the web and on your phone.
Here’s how to do a search on your Redmi phone :

1. On your Redmi, you should see the 4 x 1 Google Search bar on the main home screen. If not, you can drag one from the Widgets tray.
2. Tap the Search bar to launch the Search screen.
   
3. Next, you can enter a search keyword in the Search box. If there are items on the phone that match the keyword, be it apps or contacts, you should see them being listed below the Search box.
4. To search further on the phone, tap Search Phone.
   
5. To search on the Internet, you can tap the magnifying glass button  on the virtual keyboard.

How to customize the search targets of phone search ?

1. On your Redmi, tap the Search bar to open the Search screen.
2. Tap the Menu button, then hit Settings.
3. Select Phone search.
4. On the Phone search screen, select the items you want Google search to search.
   

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.

(15)What to do if you’ve forgotten your Redmi’s unlock PIN/Password/Pattern ?

 

Setting the PIN/Password/Pattern lock on your Redmi is surely a good way to secure your personal data on your phone. But what if you forget your PIN/Password/Pattern ? What can you actually do ?

i. If you’re using PIN lock …

If you forget the 4-digit PIN that is used to unlock your phone, you can tap the Forgot password key on the lock screen. It brings you to a screen where you’ll be asked to enter your Google account username and password.
If you don’t have your Google account associated with your phone, you’ll be asked to enter your Xiaomi account username and password instead.
Upon successful authentication, the Screen security will set to None.
If you have neither your Google account nor Xiaomi account signed in, then there isn’t much you can do except recall the PIN or do a factory reset.

ii. If you’re using Pattern/Password Lock …

After 5 wrong attempts, you should see the Forgot password button appears at the bottom of the screen.
If your phone has signed in with your Google account, you should get a prompt to enter your Google account username and password when you tap Forgot password.
If you haven’t had your Google account signed in, then you’ll be asked to key in your Xiaomi account username and password when you tap Forgot password.
Upon successful authentication, the Screen security will set to None.
In order for your username and password to be authenticated, your phone needs to have Internet connection.

Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.