Did you just buy the Xiaomi Mi 9A, one of the most popular budget smartphones of 2019 with a clean Android One? Did you get your device out after a long downtime? Turning on a new phone is not just a push of the power button. The right sequence of actions determines the stability of the system, battery life and even the charging speed in the future. In this article, we will analyze all the stages of the first turn on with the features of the Mi 9A, talk about typical errors and give recommendations for optimal configuration of MIUI.
Xiaomi Mi model 9A (codename laurel_sprout) came out in June 2019 The year and became a hit thanks to a combination of performance (Snapdragon processor). 665), AMOLED-However, even such a proven time of the device has nuances: for example, the first turn on after purchase can take up to a few hours. 15 minutes due to optimization of applications, and improper charging in the first hours of operation reduces the battery capacity 5–10%. We have gathered all the relevant information, including tips from Xiaomi service centers, to make your experience perfect.
Preparing for the first turn on: what to do before pressing the button
Many users rush to turn on the phone immediately after unpacking, but this is a mistake. Xiaomi Mi 9A has a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 4030 mAh, which is sensitive to the initial charging conditions.
- 🔋 Battery level: If the phone was in storage for more than 3 months, the charge could fall below 10% - in this case, first plug the charger in for 20-30 minutes before turning on.
- 🔌 Original charger. Mi 9A Quick Charge 3.0, but only with a proprietary adapter 18W. Using cheap analogues can lead to overheating.
- 📶 Presence SIM-The device supports nano-SIM. + microSD (up to 256GB) Make sure the tray is inserted correctly - otherwise the phone won't recognize the network.
- 🌡️ Ambient temperature: Optimal range for first switching on: +10…+35°C. At lower temperatures, the battery may not take charge.
Pay special attention to the charger. The Mi 9A comes with the MDY-08-EQ (18W) adapter, but some vendors are replacing it with cheap ones. You can check the originality by reading on the adapter: there should be a Xiaomi mark and a serial number. If you do not have the original RAM, use a certified device with Quick Charge 3.0/4.0 support.
⚠️ Note: If the phone was stored at a temperature below 0°C, before turning on, let it heat up to room temperature for 1-2 hours. Otherwise, condensation inside the housing can cause a short circuit.
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Now, to the process itself, follow the instructions in order to avoid MIUI disruption, and it will take you 10 to 20 minutes to do everything, depending on the speed of the Internet and the number of updates.
- Connect the charger (if the charge is below 20%) and wait for the charge indicator to appear on the screen, it will take about 5-10 seconds.
- Press the power button (located on the right side side) for 3-5 seconds until the Xiaomi logo appears. On the Mi 9A, the power button is paired with a fingerprint sensor - do not press it too hard.
- Wait for the system to boot: 🔄 Xiaomi logo (5-10 seconds) 📱 Animation of Android One download (20–40 seconds) ⚙️ Set up applications (up to 5 minutes)
Choose a language and region
- 🌐 Language: Russian (Russia)
- 📍 Region: Russia (this is important for the correct operation of Google Services)
- Connect to Wi-Fi. We recommend using a 5 GHz network (if the router supports) - so updates download faster.
⚠️ Warning: If the colors look too warm or cold after setting the screen, check the Settings settings. → Display. → Color tone. For Mi. 9A optimal 3700K (white-neutral).
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To speed up the system after the first turn on, restart the phone after 2-3 hours of use. This will clear the cache of applications that have been optimized in the background.
Typical errors on first turn on and how to avoid them
Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes that cause problems, and here are the most common cases for the Xiaomi Mi 9A and how to prevent them:
- ⚡ Using a non-original cable: Cheap cables may not support Quick Charge, which causes the phone to charge 2-3 times slower, and worse, they can damage the power controller.
- 🔄 Interrupt the first update if you interrupt the installation of the updates MIUI In the "Application Optimization" phase, the system can get stuck in a reboot cycle, and then only resetting to factory settings will help.
- 📶 Unconfigured setting SIM-No active cards. SIM-Some features (such as Mi Cloud or Google Services) may not work properly. SIM beforehand.
- 🔒 Skipping backup creation. MIUI Offers to save data in Mi Cloud during the setup stage - don't ignore it.When you reset your phone, you'll lose all contacts and photos.