Security

We understand what com.xiaomi.finddevice is on Xiaomi, how it works, how to disable or remove. Instructions for finding the device and solving problems.

Learn how to fully or partially disable Google geolocation on Xiaomi smartphones (Redmi, POCO).Instructions for MIUI 14/15, ways to disable through settings, ADB and hidden menus.

Step by step, the guide to blocking spam and scams on Xiaomi smartphones through built-in features and third-party apps. runs on MIUI 12-14 and Android 11-14.

Step by step, you can add a number to the blacklist on Xiaomi Redmi 9 via settings, contacts and apps. runs on MIUI 12-14.

Step by step instructions for finding lost Xiaomi through Mi Account, Google, IMEI and special services.

Lost Xiaomi with a dead battery? Learn how to track your phone even if it's off: through Mi Account, Google, operator, and other methods. Step-by-step instructions + FAQ.

Step by step guide to finding a lost Xiaomi phone through Mi Account, Google, IMEI and third-party services.

Find out how to find it through your Mi Account using official services and additional methods: step-by-step instructions, security tips and answers to frequent questions.

Lost Xiaomi smartphone and it's turned off? Learn how to detect it through Mi Account, Google, IMEI or special services - step-by-step instructions with photos and videos.

Lost Xiaomi phone?Learn how to find its location through Mi Account, Google, IMEI or special services. Step-by-step guides + security tips.

Step by step instructions for blocking unauthorized access to the microphone on Xiaomi smartphones (Redmi, POCO). Android settings, application verification and hardware protection methods.

Lost Xiaomi smartphone? Learn how to find it through Mi Account, Google, IMEI or third-party services. Step-by-step instructions with photos and security tips.

Can't find a smartphone? Learn how to activate the search function on Redmi 12 through MIUI, Google and third-party services. Step-by-step instructions with photo and security tips.

Learn how to activate the phone search feature on Redmi 7 via MIUI or Google Photo Instructions, customization tips and fix connectivity issues.

Step by step instructions for blocking unauthorized access to the microphone on Xiaomi smartphones.

We’re looking at how Xiaomi smartphones filter fraudulent calls, from databases to AI analysis, and configure spam blocking on MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS.

Step-by-step instructions for locking folders on Xiaomi smartphones (Redmi, POCO, Mi) through standard and third-party tools. Protect personal files with a password, fingerprint or PIN.

Step by step instructions for blocking unwanted SMS on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (including Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11).

Learn how to password an album in a gallery on Xiaomi in 5 minutes. Ways for MIUI 12/13/14, circumventing restrictions, security tips.

Step by step, the instructions for protecting photos and videos in the Xiaomi gallery through a password, fingerprint or Face ID. Works on MIUI 12-14, Redmi, POCO and Black Shark.

Step by step instructions to disable APK installation from unknown sources on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. Protect the device from malware and viruses.

Step by step guide to block installing apps from unreliable sources on Xiaomi smartphones: MIUI security settings, exceptions, and tips to protect the device.

We’re going to take a look at all the security features of MIUI 14, from encryption to antivirus, how to set up privacy protection on Xiaomi and avoid leaks in 2026.

How to find the original authentication sticker on Xiaomi smartphones and devices: location, authentication, differences from fakes and tips for safety.

Why the fingerprint scanner on Xiaomi went missing: software failures, hardware malfunctions and step-by-step recovery instructions.

We understand why the fingerprint scanner on Redmi does not save fingers: from dirt on the sensor to MIUI failures.

Why is the fingerprint scanner on Xiaomi Redmi not working? We take 10+ reasons, from a dirty sensor to MIUI failures, and give step-by-step instructions for fixing.

Step by step, how to track a lost Xiaomi smartphone through Mi Cloud, Google and the operator. Works even when the phone is turned off!

We understand what a WAPI certificate on Xiaomi smartphones is, why it is needed, how to remove it and what risks the absence of this component entails.

Step by step instructions for password protection on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI 12-15) Hidden features, apps and security tips.