Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro: from the first launch to subtle optimizations

Why the right setup is important for the Redmi 9 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro is one of the most popular budget smartphones with a Snapdragon processor 720G It's a 5020 mAh battery, but even these features don't guarantee perfect performance out of the box. Many users are faced with brakes after a month of use, fast battery discharge or intrusive advertising in the box. MIUI. The reason lies not in the “iron”, but in the wrong settings by default.

This article will help avoid typical mistakes: from turning off background activity of unnecessary applications (which saves you up to a few hours). 20% charge) before setting up gestures and hidden functions MIUI 12/13. We will analyze not only the basic steps after purchase, but also advanced tricks – for example, how to turn on Game Turbo mode for gamers or optimize autobrightness for the screen with a diagonal. 6.67".

Important: the instruction is relevant for all versions of the Redmi 9 Pro (including versions with the Redmi 9 Pro). NFC and increased memory), but some points may differ on custom firmware such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience.

First Installing and Basic Setup

After removing the smartphone from the box, do not rush to turn it on immediately. First check the equipment: in the standard set should be a cable. USB-C, power adapter 18W (or 33W in some regions), paper clip for tray SIM-If you don't have an adapter, it's not a marriage: in some countries Xiaomi saves on configuration.

For the first inclusion:

1. Press the power button on 3-5 A few seconds before the Redmi logo appears.
2. Choose the language (Russian or English – others can work with errors).
3. Connect to Wi-Fi. If there is no network, use the mobile Internet (insert in). SIM-map).
4. You can skip the Mi Account login stage, but then you will lose access to the cloud backup and Find Device feature.

The next step is to set up biometrics. Redmi 9 Pro supports:

• 👆 Unlock fingerprint (sensor on the side button). Add at least 2 fingerprints for reliability.
• 👁️ Facial recognition (works even in the dark thanks to IR lighting, but less secure than a print).
• 🔐 pattern lock or PIN (Be sure to set up a backup method!).

⚠️ Note: If you miss creating Mi Account during the setup stage, you can only link your account to your device later via Settings. → Xiaomi account. without an account, you can not use branded services like Mi Cloud or Mi Home.

Optimization MIUI: what to do immediately

Standard firmware MIUI It's overloaded with unnecessary features that eat up resources, and the first thing you need to do is turn off ads and analytics:

1. Go to Settings. → About the phone and tap on the version MIUI 7 times to unlock the developer settings.
2. Go back to the main settings and open additionally. → Special facilities → Advertising. Turn off the slider Personalized advertising.
3. B Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronize, disable unnecessary items (for example, Notes or Calendar if you do not use).

Next, clean up the boot, and many of the apps (including the system ones) are launched when the phone starts and hang in the background to turn them off:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Autorun.
2. Sort the list by Last Start and disable autoload for underutilized programs (e.g. Mi Video, Mi Music, Browser).
3. In the same section, go to the Battery tab and select Energy Saving mode for social networks and instant messengers.

It's just as important to set up notifications. MIUI It shows notifications even from system applications like Cleaner or Security to fix it:

• 🔔 Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Management of notifications.
• 🚫 Disable notifications for MiuiDaemon, Download Manager, and other service processes.
• 📵 Turn on the mode Do not disturb at night (in the same section).

Disable personalized advertising

Clean up the autoload of applications

Set up an energy saving mode

Disable unnecessary notifications

Energize the "Do not disturb" mode"-->

Screen and gesture settings

Redmi 9 Pro is equipped IPS-resolution-screen 2400×1080 support HDR10. By default, the colors may seem too saturated because of the Contrast mode on:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen.
2. Select the Color mode: for natural flowers, Standard is suitable, for bright pictures - Saturated.
3. Activate reading for a warm hue (good in the evening).
4. Turn on Automatic Brightness, but calibrate it: in a dark room cover the light sensor with your finger and adjust the slider manually.

Pay special attention to the gesture settings. There are three control options available in Redmi 9 Pro:

To choose the type of gesture:

1. Open the Settings. → Screen. → Navigation buttons.
2. Choose full-screen gestures for the maximum immersive experience.
3. Adjust the swipe sensitivity to Additional gesture settings (for example, turn off the swipe gesture down for the notification panel if it interferes with games).

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If the full-screen gestures are turned on, the buttons in some games are missing (for example, in the game). PUBG Mobile, return classic buttons or use the floating menu from Special Features.

Battery and performance: how to extend the life of a smartphone

The Redmi 9 Pro is famous for its 5020mAh battery, but without the right settings, even it sits down in a day.

• 📶 Mobile Internet in mode 4G (especially at low signal).
• 📍 Geolocation services (Google, Yandex, social networks).
• 🔄 Auto-Update (Play Market, MIUI Updater).
• 🎮 Background activity of games (even closed games can consume resources).

To optimize battery consumption:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Use.
2. Enable Energy Saving Mode (limits background activity).
3. B Settings → SIM-Maps and mobile networks offline 4G, If you don’t need high-speed internet.
4. B Settings → Annexes → Application management disable auto-update for all programs except critical (messaging, banks).

For advanced users, there are hidden battery settings:

• 🔋 Include Battery Optimization in Developer Settings (allows you to limit background processes for individual applications).
• ⚡ Turn off Fast Charging in Settings → Battery if you want to extend the battery life (but charging will be longer).
• 📊 Use the AccuBattery app to monitor battery health (showing real capacity and wear).

⚠️ Warning: If the smartphone suddenly overheats and discharges quickly, check Settings → Battery → Using the battery for suspicious processes (e.g., com.android.systemui with consumption) >10%) This may indicate a virus or firmware failure.

Communications and networks: 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

One of the frequent problems of the Redmi 9 Pro is unstable reception. 4G And slow Wi-Fi, which is related to the energy savings by default, to improve connectivity:

For mobile Internet:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Your name is yours. SIM-map.
2. Select Network Type: 4G (preferably).
3. Enable Advanced Call Quality (VoLTE) for clearer communication.
4. If the signal is weak, disable Network Search and select the operator manually.

For Wi-Fi:

• 📶 Enable Wi-Fi Assistant in Settings → Wi-Fi → In addition, for automatic connection to known networks.
• 🔒 Disable Open Network Connection to Avoid Connecting to Unsecured Access Points.
• 📊 If the speed is low, change Wi-Fi mode to 5 GHz (if the router supports it).

For Bluetooth:

The Redmi 9 Pro uses Bluetooth 5.0, but the default protocol can be turned on to fix:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Press on. ⋮ in the upper right corner and select additional.
3. Turn on Dual Audio if you want to connect two devices at the same time (e.g. headphones and a speaker).
4. Turn off the automatic connection for unnecessary devices.

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If your smartphone doesn’t see 5 GHz network, upgrade to the latest version MIUI. In older versions, there was a bug with support for dual-band Wi-Fi.

Security and confidentiality

MIUI It's often criticized for collecting data, but most telemetry can be turned off:

1. Go to Settings. → Confidentiality.
2. Turn off recommendation personalization and usage analytics.
3. In the Application Permissions section, check which programs have access to Camera, Microphone, and Geodata. revoke permissions for suspicious applications.
4. Enable Blocking of applications for banking programs and instant messengers (required) PIN at every opening).

To protect against viruses and fraudsters:

• 🛡️ Install Mi Security and update virus databases.
• 🔒 Include phishing protection in Settings → Passwords and security.
• 📱 Set up Find Device (in Settings) → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud for remote control of the phone in case of theft.

If you use Redmi 9 Pro to handle sensitive data:

• 🔐 Create a Second Space in Settings → Special features (essentially a second account with separate apps).
• 📁 Encrypt files via File Manager (select files) → More. → Encrypt).
• 🚫 Turn off the debugging. USB C Developer settings if you do not connect your phone to your PC.

⚠️ Attention: Second Space does not provide complete data isolation, and for serious protection, it is better to use specialized applications like Shelter or Island (require root rights).

Hidden features and life hacks for Redmi 9 Pro

Redmi 9 Pro hides some useful features that few people know about.

1. Game Turbo mode

Improves gaming performance and blocks notifications:

1. Open Settings → Special features → Game Turbo
2. Add games to the list and set up individual profiles for them (e.g., turn off autobrightness and enable High). FPS).

Double annexes

It allows you to duplicate messengers (for example, two WhatsApp or Telegram):

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Double Apps.
2. Select the application and confirm the creation of a copy.

3.Fast teams

Set up gestures for quick access to functions:

• 🔄 Double touch on the screen to wake up (in Settings) → Screen. → Double touch).
• 📸 Triple press of the power button for quick camera start.
• 🔇 Turn the phone to turn off the sound (in Settings) → Sound).

4. Reading mode

Makes the screen black and white for comfortable reading:

1. Open the Settings → Screen → Reading Mode.
2. Set up a schedule (for example, from 22:00 to 7:00).

5. Hidden folder in the gallery

Hide personal photos without third-party apps:

1. Open the Gallery, select files and click Hide.
2. To see hidden files, go to Albums → Hidden and enter the password.

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If you lack built-in features, install Xiaomi EU ROM (Unofficial firmware with no ads and advanced settings, but remember: this voids the warranty!

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