How to turn on and configure a pedometer on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: all ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is equipped with a built-in accelerometer and motion sensor that allows you to track the number of steps without additional gadgets. However, many users are faced with the fact that the pedometer either does not work or shows inaccurate data. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to activate the function, from standard MIUI settings to third-party applications, and also reveal the nuances of calibration and accuracy optimization.

It's important to understand that the pedometer on the Redmi Note 9 Pro is not a separate physical module, but a software algorithm that analyzes data from the gyroscope and accelerometer, so it depends on the correct software setup, application permissions, and even how you carry your phone, and if you never turned on this feature or it suddenly stopped working, the following instructions will help restore it to work.

Check hardware support pedometer on the Redmi Note 9 Pro

Before you set up the software part, make sure your smartphone is physically able to track steps. Redmi Note 9 Pro (models joyeuse and curtana) are equipped with all the necessary sensors, but their work can be blocked due to:

• 🔧 Disabled sensors in system settings (for example, after resetting to factory parameters).
• 📱 An outdated version MIUI — firmware MIUI 12 pedometer was unstable.
• 🔄 Conflict of applications using sensors (e.g. games with sensors) AR or fitness trackers).

To check for sensors:

1. Open the Phone app and dial ##4636##.
2. In the test menu, select Sensor Test (can be called Sensors).
3. Scroll through the list to Step Counter and Accelerometer.
4. Move your phone, the values should change in real time.

⚠️ Warning: If sensors don't respond, this may indicate a hardware malfunction.Try restarting your phone or resetting through Settings → The phone. → Resetting. In rare cases, you need to flash the device.

Also, the pedometer on the Redmi Note 9 Pro does not support background energy saving. If you have Battery or Super Power Saving activated, step tracking will be suspended.

Enabling the built-in pedometer through the MIUI settings

MIUI has a built-in step counting module, but it's hidden in the back of the settings to activate it.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show All Apps.
3. Find the Step Counter (or Step Counter) and open it.
4. Click Enable and provide all the permissions requested (access to sensors, background activity).

Once activated, the pedometer widget will appear on the lock screen (if the option is enabled) to add it to the home screen:

• 📱 Long pressing on the free space of the desktop → Widgets.
• 🔍 Find the Shagomer widget (can be called Health or Fitness).
• 🖥️ Drag it on the screen and select the size.

Note: the built-in MIUI pedometer does not sync with Mi Fit or Google Fit. Data is stored locally and reset when you reboot your phone unless sync with your Xiaomi account is configured.

Set up a pedometer through the Mi Fit (Zepp) app

The official Mi Fit app (now Zepp) allows you not only to connect fitness bracelets, but also to use your smartphone as a standalone activity tracker.

1. Download Mi Fit from Google Play (or Zepp for newer versions).
2. Sign in or sign in through your Xiaomi/Mi Account.
3. In the main menu of the application, tap on Profile → Devices → Add the device.
4. Select the phone from the list of available gadgets.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen, and provide all permissions (including sensor and location access).

After connection:

• 📊 The steps will be displayed in the Activity section.
• 🔄 Synchronization occurs automatically when connected to the Internet.
• 🎯 You can set daily goals (recommended value of 8000-10,000 steps).

⚠️ Warning: If steps do not count after setting up, check if the Mi Fit app is locked in the battery settings. → Battery → Select applications and set Mi Fit mode Without restrictions.

Important: When using Mi Fit, the pedometer will only work when the application is running in the background, closing through a swipe in the multitasking menu will cause the count to stop.

Using Google Fit to Track Steps

Google Fit is an alternative to Mi Fit, which integrates with other Google services (like Google Health Connect) to set up a pedometer through this app:

1. Install Google Fit from Google Play.
2. Open the app and log in to your Google account.
3. Go to Profile → Settings → Managing Connected Applications.
4. Find Step Counter and activate it.
5. Return to the home screen and click + → Add data manually → Steps to test the work.

The advantages of Google Fit:

• 🔗 Sync with Google Health, Samsung Health and other services.
• 📈 Support for widgets and progress notifications.
• 🔋 Lower power consumption compared to Mi Fit.

However, there are drawbacks: Google Fit doesn’t always correctly recognize running or brisk walking, as it is optimized for standard gait, and it is recommended to calibrate the sensors for accuracy (more on this in the next section).

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If the pedometer in Google Fit shows inflated values, disable the option "Auto-detect activity" in the app settings. This will reduce the number of false positives when driving on vehicles.

Calibration of the pedometer to improve accuracy

Even after switching on, the pedometer can be 10 to 30 percent wrong, due to the individual gait and location of the phone (in your pocket, bag, hand).

1. Determine the length of the step: Walk 10 meters, count the number of steps. Divide 10 by the number of steps, you get one step length in meters. Enter this value in the application settings (in Mi Fit: Profile → Settings → Step length).
2. Choose the correct position of the phone: 👖 In the front pocket of trousers - the best option for accuracy. 👜 In a bag or backpack - there may be errors up to 40%. 📱 In the hand – only if the phone is securely fixed (for example, in the case on the forearm).

Take a test measurement:

• Take exactly 100 steps, compare the pedometer indicators with the real number.
• If the difference is greater than 10%, repeat the calibration.

For advanced users: if the pedometer stopped working after the MIUI update, you can try rolling back the version of the com.miui.analytics app (responsible for collecting data from sensors) via ADB:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.analytics


adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.analytics

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If the pedometer doesn't work in any application, it's more of a hardware problem.

Third-party applications for step counting

If the standard solutions are not satisfied, consider alternative applications from Google Play:

• 📊 Pedometer (Leap Fitness) – simple interface, minimal power consumption, support for widgets.
• 🏃 Accupedo – Advanced False Step Filtering Algorithms, Integration with MyFitnessPal.
• 🌍 StepsApp – beautiful design, detailed statistics, data export.
• 🔋 StepCounter (by MacroPinch) – works without the Internet, minimum permissions.

When choosing an application, pay attention to:

• 🔒 Permits – Avoid programs that request access to the SMS or contact.
• 📉 Energy consumption – check the battery consumption reviews.
• 🔄 Synchronization – Does the app support data export to Google Fit or Apple Health.