Five hidden features of Xiaomi that few people know about
MIUI hides a lot of features, some of which allow you to avoid the need to install third-party applications. In this article, we will discuss 5 such options.
Function one: built-in front flash
This MIUI option maximizes the brightness of the screen edges, allowing you to see your face much more clearly. To activate this backlight, just follow these steps:
- Go to the “Front camera assistant” section in the Settings chain > Advanced. settings.
- Activate the Front Camera Assistant option and, if desired, set the optimal brightness level.
Once Front Camera Assistant is activated, the corresponding shortcut will automatically appear on the left side of the screen when you make a video call. By clicking on it, you can activate the fill-in backlight and illuminate your face.
Function two: action key similar to iPhone 15 Pro
One of the great features of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max is the new Action Button. You can use it to mute the sound, turn on the flashlight, start the camera, and more. Similar features are available in MIUI. To set them up, you need to make just a few clicks, namely
- Go to “Advanced settings”.
- Go to Gesture Shortcuts and select your favorite options.
Function three: step counter on the desktop
MIUI lets you count your steps and display the results on your desktop. To open the desktop settings, click on the screen or tap and hold the desktop area without applications. After that, you will be taken to the widget store, where you need to find the “App Store” and add Steps to your desktop.
Function four: change the sky in any photo to your liking
The MIUI Gallery hides all kinds of functionality. Among its settings is the ability to change the sky in any photo, whether it’s a beautiful sunset, a sunny day, a starry night, etc. To get involved in a relevant opportunity, you just need to follow these steps:
- Go to the photo you want to edit from MIUI Gallery.
- Click on the edit button, followed by the AI option.
- Go to the Sky tool and select the appropriate design.
Function five: different multitasking
MIUI allows you to customize most of its interface. An example is the ability to change the multitasking design, moving from the traditional grid to a horizontal layout in the style of the iPhone. This will provide more effective visual control, much more usability when closing applications, and access to one-handed control of some applications. To activate all this, you need the following actions:
- Settings > Home > Organize items in Recent.
- Select the horizontal view option.
