How to Download and Configure the Security App on Xiaomi: The Complete Guide

The Security app** (formerly known as Security or Mi Security) is a Xiaomi-based tool that combines antivirus, permission manager, system optimizer and even spam blocker. MIUI, It is not installed from Google Play, or its features are limited in global firmware. In this article, we will discuss how to properly download, install and configure Security on any Xiaomi, Redmi or smartphone. POCO — including models 2023-2026.

It is important to understand that “security” in MIUI — It is not just an antivirus, but a whole range of tools:

• 🛡️ Protection against viruses and malware (including checking installed software) APK)
• 🔒 Control of permissions for applications (access to camera, microphone, geolocation)
• ⚡ Optimizing memory and battery (closing background processes)
• 📵 Blocking spam calls and SMS (database of fraudulent numbers)
• 🔐 Protection of personal data (scanning of leaks in the network)

But there are nuances: in some regions (for example, in the European Union), Xiaomi removes some of the features due to legal restrictions. POCO The app may be called Security or not on the menu, and then you'll find a detailed guide to how to return the full version.

Where to download the “Security” app for Xiaomi

There are only three official sources for downloading Security**, and each has its own limitations:

🔹 The best option for most users is to download APK Xiaomi Community (official forum:

1. Go to the Xiaomi forum.
2. In the search, enter Security. APK latest version.
3. Select the topic with the latest update date (check comments for complaints).
4. Download the file with the.apk extension and install manually.

⚠️ Attention: If you download APK From third-party sites, be sure to check the hash file (MD5 or SHA-1) In official Xiaomi assemblies, the hash is usually published in the same topic on the forum.

How to Install Security on Xiaomi if it’s not in the system

If the Security app* is missing after the update MIUI or not in the sanctuary, or in the sanctuary, POCO F5 Redmi Note 12, follow this instruction:

Download APK-file

Enable installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Installation of Unknown Applications)

Check the space (needs at least 150 MB)

Reboot the phone before installation-->

📌 Step-by-step installation:

1. Open the Settings. → Annexes → App management and check if the com.miui.securitycenter app is disabled. If you have one, turn it on.
2. If there is no application, download APK (See the previous section and start the file.
3. When the “Installation is blocked” warning appears, click Settings and allow installation for your browser or file manager.
4. Once installed, restart your phone – this is necessary to integrate Security into the system.

🔧 If the installation fails:

• 🔄 Check the version. MIUI: on old firmware (below) MIUI 12) system upgrade may be required.
• 📱 Make sure the phone model is supported, POCO X3 The Pro requires a special version of Security to POCO Launcher.
• 🛠️ If APK not installed with the error "App not installed", try to delete the cache of Google Play Services (Settings) → Annexes → Google Play Services → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

Setting up the Security app after installation

After the first run of Security, the system will suggest a quick scan, but to unlock the full potential of the application, you need to manually configure it.

⚙️ Hidden settings (for experienced users):

• 🔍 To enable Wi-Fi network scanning for vulnerabilities, go to Antivirus → Settings → Network scanner (not available in all regions).
• 📊 For detailed analysis of application permissions, use Permission Control → Access log – you can see which apps and when they requested access to your data.
• 🔋 To disable automatic optimization (if it interferes with the work of background applications), go to Optimization. → Settings → Autoclean and deactivate the option.

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If you often install APK from third-party sources, add the Download folder to the antivirus exceptions (Antivirus) → Settings → Exceptions. This will speed up the scans and reduce the number of false positives.

Differences in “Security” in different firmware Xiaomi

In the global firmware (MIUI Global) Security app is trimmed compared to Chinese version (MIUI For example, in Europe, there are no features for network scanning, blocking spam calls on the Xiaomi database, as well as a tool for checking data leaks:

🔹 How to Get a Full Version of Security on Global Firmware?

There are two ways:

1. Install the Chinese version APK (for example, com.miui.securitycenter_5.5.0-230428.apk). However, this can cause other system applications to crash (e.g. Mi Account).
2. You can flip the phone over. MIUI China via Fastboot.This method is risky: requires unlocking the bootloader and can void the warranty.

⚠️ Note: Installing the Chinese version of Security on global firmware may cause conflicts with Google services, such as Gmail or YouTube notifications, or backup via Settings before experimenting. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Alternatives to the “Security” app for Xiaomi

If the regular Security app** doesn’t suit you (for example, because of the downsized functionality in your area), consider alternatives. MIUI:

• 🛡️ Bitdefender Mobile Security is a lightweight antivirus with minimal battery impact, suitable for Xiaomi, as it does not duplicate system functions.

🔍 Which is better: a full-time application or a third-party?

It depends on your tasks:

• If you need maximum protection without unnecessary actions, use the built-in Security app** (even in the stripped-down version it is well integrated into the security system). MIUI).

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The standard Security app consumes less battery than any third-party alternative, as it runs at the system level. MIUI.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after installation, the security system may not work properly. Here are the common mistakes and ways to fix them:

🛠️ If “Security” is not visible in the app menu:

1. Check if it is hidden: swipe down the main screen and type in the search Security.
2. If the application is disabled: go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Disconnected and find com.miui.securitycenter.
3. If files are damaged: Fastboot your phone (instructions on Xiaomi’s official website).

How to remove “Security” from Xiaomi (if you don’t need it)

Some users prefer to remove Security to make room or avoid conflicts with other antiviruses, but it is not that easy to do this – the application is system-based.

🔹 Method 1: Disconnect (without root)

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Security (or Security) on the POCO).
3. Click Disable (the app will disappear from the menu, but will remain in the system).

🔹 Method 2: Removal through ADB (rootless, but with a PC)

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.securitycenter


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.guardprovider # additional module

For this:

1. Turn on the debugging. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Press 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute commands above in Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux).

🔹 Method 3: Complete removal (requires root)

If you have root access, use a file manager (such as Root Explorer) and delete:

• /system/priv-app/SecurityCenter
• /system/app/GuardProvider

⚠️ Note: Removing Security may disrupt other system functions, such as permission control or battery optimization, such as the Redmi Note 11, which automatically closes the background applications after deleting. Before deleting, check if other services depend on “Security” (Settings) → Annexes → Show system-based → Dependencies).

Update to the latest version of “Security”

The Security app** is updated in two ways:

1. Automatically – through Mi App Store or Google Play (if installed from there).
2. Manually - through loading APK formal forum.

📌 How to check the relevance of the version:

1. Open “Security”** and go to Settings → About the programme.
2. Compare the version number with the latest version on the Xiaomi forum.

🔄 If the update does not come automatically:

• 📥 Clear the Mi App Store cache (Settings) → Annexes → Mi App Store → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 🌐 Check your internet connection (updates only download by default on Wi-Fi).
• 🔧 If you use VPN, Turn it off – some updates are blocked when you change the region.

📅 Schedule of updates:

Xiaomi releases new versions of Security approximately every 1-2 months. Critical fixes (for example, for new viruses) can be released more often. To avoid missing the update, turn on notifications in the app settings.

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After the Security update, always restart your phone. This is necessary to apply changes to system services. MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the “Security” app on Xiaomi