How to create an email for free on Xiaomi Redmi 7: a step-by-step guide with pictures

Creating an email on Xiaomi Redmi 7 is the first step to fully using modern services: from social networks to online banking. Although the model was released in 2019, its capabilities are still relevant for basic tasks, including mailbox registration, and in this article we will discuss the three most popular ways: through Gmail (built into Android), Mail.ru and Yandex.Mail, taking into account the features of the firmware. MIUI for Redmi 7.

You will learn not only how to register email from scratch, but also how to avoid typical errors (for example, problems with confirming a phone number or blocking an account), as well as how to set up notifications to avoid missing important emails. MIUI 12/13 — The most common firmware versions for this model, and if your smartphone is running on an older version, there's a solution section at the end of this article.

Importantly, the process of registering email on Redmi 7 is almost the same as other Xiaomi devices, but there are nuances with application permissions and battery optimization, which we also touch on. If you already have mail on your computer, you can just add it to the Mail app on your phone - read about this in the section "Sync your existing account."

1.Preparation of the phone: what to do before registering mail

Before you create a new inbox, make sure your Xiaomi Redmi 7 is ready to work with Internet services.

• 📶 Internet connection: mail services require stable connection. Use Wi-Fi or mobile Internet (3G/4G). Check the connection in the notification panel or in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
• 🔋 Battery charge: If the charge is below 20%, connect the phone to the charger. Registration can take up to 10 minutes, and interruption of the process due to the discharge will lead to errors.
• 📱 App Update: Open the Play Store, click on the profile avatar and select App and Device Management → Update everything. This is relevant for Gmail and Yandex.Mail.
• 🔒 Application Permits: After installing an email client (e.g. Mail.ru) go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → [name] → Permits and enable access to Contacts, Warehouse and Phone (for SMS-confirmation).

Pay special attention to the date and time on the phone, and if they are shot down, services (especially Gmail) can block registration because of suspected fraud, to synchronize the time:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
2. Activate the options Autodetermining Date and Time Zone and Autodetermining.

⚠️ Note: If you use Redmi 7 with custom firmware (not official) MIUI), Some services (such as Gmail) may require additional verification, in which case, prepare a backup email or phone number for recovery.

2. Create mail via Gmail (built-in Android service)

Gmail is the most reliable and versatile option for the Xiaomi Redmi 7, as it is integrated into the Android system. Google account gives access not only to mail, but also to the Play Store, YouTube, Google Drive and other services.

1. Open the Gmail app (the envelope icon with the red corner) if it's not available, download it from the Play Store.
2. Click Create an Account → For myself.
3. Enter your name and surname (you can use a pseudonym).
4. Please indicate the day, month and year of birth, and if you are under 18, you will need parental confirmation.
5. You can think of an email address. It can tell you what's available. For example, if you type in ivanov, Gmail will say, "You can use it." ivanov123@gmail.com or ivanov.xiaomi7@gmail.com.
6. Create a password (minimum 8 characters, with capital letters and numbers) Write it down in a safe place!
7. Add a phone number to restore your account. SMS confirmation-coded.
8. Accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

After you register, you will be automatically redirected to your mailbox to check that everything went well:

• Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
• Make sure your Gmail account is listed and synced for Mail, Contacts and Calendar is enabled.

⚠️ Note: If Gmail says “Can’t create an account” when registering, check: Internet connection (try switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data) Correctness of the data entered (for example, the phone number must be with a country code, for example, +7 9XX XXX XX XX). Absence VPN. Some services block registration through VPN-linkage.

Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data)

Correct time zone and date

Free space on the phone (minimum 500 MB)

Unplugged. VPN (if used)

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3. Registration of mail on Mail.ru: step-by-step instructions

Mail.ru is a popular Russian service with a simple interface and support for Cyrillic addresses (for example, Ivanov).@mail.ru). To create mail on Redmi 7:

1. Download the Mail.ru application from the Play Store or open the mail.ru website in the Chrome browser.
2. Click Create mail (in the application) or Registration (on the site).
3. Enter your name, surname and date of birth.
4. You can think of a mailing address. You can choose a domain: @mail.ru, @list.ru, @inbox.ru or @bk.ru.
5. Create a password (minimum) 6 We recommend using a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g. P).@ssw0rd!).
6. Give me the phone number for recovery. SMS coded.
7. Enter the code from SMS and complete the registration.

After creating the mail, we recommend:

• 🔐 Enable two-factor authentication in account settings.
• 📱 Install the Mail.ru app and log in to receive notifications of new emails.
• 📧 Set up automatic sorting of emails by folder (for example, “Work”, “Social Networks»).

⚠️ Note: When registering for Mail.ru from Xiaomi phone, sometimes there is an error: “I could not send” SMS». In this case: Check the balance SIM-map (SMS Reboot your phone and try again. Use an alternative confirmation method (call or backup email).

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If you often forget passwords, use a password manager (like Google Password Manager or KeePassDX) that will save login data and automatically fill it in when you log in.

4. How to register Yandex.Mail on Xiaomi Redmi 7

Yandex.Mail is another reliable Russian service with a convenient mobile app.

• 📁 Free cloud storage Yandex.Disk (10 GB).
• 🔍 Built-in search for letters with filters.
• 🛡️ Protection against spam and viruses.

To create mail:

1. Download the Yandex.Mail application from the Play Store or open the site mail.yandex.ru in the browser.
2. Press the mail.
3. Enter your name, surname and date of birth.
4. You can use the Latin alphabet or the Cyrillic alphabet (for example, Ivanov).@yandex.ru).
5. Create a password (at least 6 characters). Yandex requires you to use at least one capital letter and number.
6. Give me a phone number to confirm. Alternatively, link an existing email.
7. Enter the code from SMS or email and complete the registration.

After the mail was created:

• 📲 Set up notifications in the app: Menu → Settings → Notifications.
• 🔄 Turn on automatic check of new emails (recommended interval - every 15 minutes).
• 🔒 Activate two-factor authentication in security settings.

5. Add existing mail to the Mail app on Redmi 7

If you already have an email (such as a corporate or computer-generated one), you can add it to the standard Mail app on Redmi 7.

1. Open the Mail app (an envelope icon, usually on your desktop).
2. Click Add Add Account → Select the type of mail (Google, Outlook, Other).
3. Enter your email address and password.
4. Set up synchronization parameters: 📧 Email Check Period: Select Every 15 Minutes or Manual Check. 🔔 Notifications: Enable the option to Show Notifications. 📁 Synchronize folders: Mark the folders that need to be displayed (for example, Inbox, Send»).

Ready.

On Xiaomi Redmi 7 with firmware MIUI 12 and below, the Mail app may not support some protocols (e.g., Exchange for corporate boxes), in which case use official service applications (e.g., Outlook for Microsoft 365).

If the mail is not synchronized:

• 🔄 Check your internet connection.
• 🔒 Make sure the password is entered correctly (sometimes the application password is required, not the main password).
• 📱 Restart your phone and try again.

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For corporate mail (for example, on the domain) @company.ru) Always use official apps (Outlook, BlueMail) – the standard Mail app on the Internet MIUI It may not support all functions.

6.Setting up notifications and optimizing the battery for mail

By default. MIUI restricts the background activity of applications to save battery power, so email clients may not show notifications of new emails to fix this:

For Gmail:

1. Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Gmail.
2. Choose the Battery. → No restrictions.
3. Turn on Auto Start and Background Activity.
4. In the Gmail app itself, go to Settings. → [your account] → Notifications and enable the All option.

For Mail.ru and Yandex.Mail:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → [name] → Battery.
2. Choose No Limits.
3. Enable AutoRun and Show notifications.
4. In the application settings, activate push notifications.

We also recommend:

• 🔕 Disable battery optimization for email applications: Settings → Battery and productivity → Optimizing the battery → Select applications → [mail-client] → Not optimize.
• 📵 Add mail applications to memory cleanup exceptions: Settings → Annexes → Lockdown → Cleaning lockdown.

7. Solving typical problems when registering mail

Even when following instructions, there may be errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them:

If you have another mistake, try:

• 🔄 Rebooting your phone solves up to 30% of temporary problems.
• 📋 Clear the app cache: Settings → Annexes → [mail-client] → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 📱 Update the application to the latest version.
• 🌐 Use a browser instead of an app (e.g., register via Chrome in incognito mode).

FAQ: Frequent questions about creating mail on Redmi 7