Shagomer on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: how to turn on and configure for accurate step counting

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones of the brand, which is still actively used due to its performance and functionality. Among the useful features of the device is a built-in pedometer that allows you to track physical activity without additional gadgets. However, many users face the problem: the step sensor either does not work at all or shows inaccurate data.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can activate a pedometer on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, including setting up through Mi Fit and Google Fit apps, checking system resolutions and calibrating sensors, and how to fix it, and how to do it, and how to do it, and how to do it for all versions of MIUI, including the latest 2026 updates.

Important: the pedometer on the Redmi Note 8 Pro is based on data from the accelerometer and gyroscope, so its accuracy depends on the correct setting and calibration. If you carry your phone in your pocket or bag, the readings may differ from the real one by 10-15%.

1.Check hardware pedometer support on the Redmi Note 8 Pro

Before you set up the software, make sure your device is physically able to track steps. Redmi Note 8 Pro is equipped with all the necessary sensors, but their operation can be blocked at the system or firmware level.

To check for sensors:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Sensor Information.
3. Scroll down to the Accelerometer sensor and Step counter sensor.
4. If the sensors are shown with digital values (e.g. x: 0.12, y: 9.8, z: 0.05), then they are working correctly.

If sensors are not displayed or show Not available, this could mean:

• 🔧 Software failure – requires a reboot or reset settings.
• 🛠️ Damage to hardware – for example, after a fall or repair.
• 📱 Outdated firmware - update MIUI last-minute.

2. Enabling the pedometer through the MIUI system settings

The easiest way to activate step counting is to use the built-in MIUI features, but in the latest firmware versions, this option can be hidden or moved to another menu.

Instructions for inclusion:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Search the Google Fit or Mi Fit list (if installed) and make sure they have permission to access the Physical Activity.
3. Return to the main Settings menu and go to Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
4. Activate the Health Data Sync option (if available).
5. For some versions of MIUI, the path may be different: Settings → Additional → Health Features → Stepmer.

If you don't have a separate pedometer in the settings, that's fine -- step counting can run in the background through Mi Fit or Google Fit apps, so they have all the permissions they need.

3. Set up a pedometer through the Mi Fit app

Mi Fit is Xiaomi’s official activity tracking app that integrates perfectly with the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It not only counts steps, but also analyzes sleep, heart rate (if there is a compatible bracelet) and other health indicators.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Mi Fit from Google Play (or update if already installed).
2. Open the application and log in via Mi Account (required!).
3. On the main screen, tap the Profile icon (in the lower right corner) → Add the device.
4. Choose a smartphone from the list of available gadgets.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to link the Redmi Note 8 Pro to your account.
6. After the bundle, go to Settings (cog at the top) → Stepmer and activate the option to Use smartphone data.

Important nuances:

• 🔄 Sync: Pedometer data is updated every 10-15 minutes. Open Mi Fit and pull the screen down for instant updates.
• 📊 Activity history: To see detailed statistics, go to the Activity tab → Steps.
• 🔋 Power savings: Turn off battery optimization for Mi Fit in Battery settings → Optimization.

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If the pedometer in Mi Fit shows zero values, try untie and re-tether your smartphone in the application settings, sometimes this solves the synchronization problem.

4. Alternative: Using Google Fit to Count Steps

If Mi Fit doesn’t work well or doesn’t work well, you can use Google Fit, a universal application from Google that supports most Android devices, including the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

How to set up Google Fit:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open Google Fit and log in to your Google account.
3. Click on the profile icon → Settings → Managing connected applications.
4. Find the Redmi Note 8 Pro (or Android System) and activate step data sync.
5. Return to the main screen and check if the data appears in the Activity section.

The advantages of Google Fit over Mi Fit:

If both apps show different data, that's OK -- they have different algorithms for scoring, so you can use both services in parallel to be objective and compare the results.

5. Calibration of the pedometer to improve accuracy

Even when you're fine-tuned, the pedometer can lie by 20 to 30 percent, and it's because of the individual gait, the place the phone is worn, the sensitivity of the sensors, and the solution is calibration.

How to Calibrate a Pedometer on Redmi Note 8 Pro:

1. Take the phone in your hand or hold it on your belt (as you normally wear it).
2. Take exactly 50 steps by counting them by hand.
3. Open Mi Fit or Google Fit and check how many steps the smartphone has recorded.
4. If the difference is greater than 5 steps, reset the data: In Mi Fit: Profile → Settings → Pedometer Data Reset. In Google Fit: Profile → Settings → Delete Activity Data.

Repeat the test 2-3 times, and if the error persists, try to carry the phone somewhere else (for example, in your chest pocket).

After calibration, do not update MIUI for 2-3 days - some firmware resets the sensor settings, and the calibration will have to be repeated.

6. Solving common pedometer problems

If after all the manipulations the pedometer still does not work, check the following points:

🔴 The problem is that the stepmer doesn’t count the steps at all.

• ✅ Decision 1: Check if the permissions for Mi are disabled Fit/Google Fit in Settings → Annexes → Permits.
• ✅ Solution 2: Make sure that the battery settings (Settings) → Battery. → Optimization) Fitness apps are not limited.
• ✅ Solution 3: Reboot your phone and reset the sensor cache via ##4636## → Clear the data.

🟡 Problem: Shagomer considers steps with a large margin of error

• ✅ Decision 1: Calibrate (see previous section).
• ✅ Solution 2: Carry your phone closer to your body (like in your trouser pocket, not in your bag).
• ✅ Solution 3: Turn off charge savings for fitness apps.

🟢 Problem: Pedometer data is not synchronized with the cloud

• ✅ Solution 1: Check your Internet connection (the stepmer only synchronizes when you have a network).
• ✅ Solution 2: Update Mi Fit or Google Fit to the latest version.
• ✅ Decision 3: Sign out of your account and log in again.

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If none of these methods worked, the problem may be with the hardware.

7. Additional chips: how to use pedometer more effectively

The stepmer on the Redmi Note 8 Pro can be integrated with other smartphone features for easier tracking of activity.

Useful life hacks:

• 📱 Home screen widget: Add Mi Fit or Google Fit widget for quick access to statistics.
• 🔔 Target Notifications: Set up alerts when you walk, such as 5,000 or 10,000 steps.
• 📊 Data Export: Google Fit allows you to export activity history to Google Tables for analysis.
• 🎵 Motivational Playlists: Some fitness apps (like Nike Run Club) automatically trigger music when you reach your goals in steps.

For advanced users, if you can work with ADB, you can manually activate hidden pedometer functions.

adb shell settings put global step_counter_enabled 1

It is forced to include a system step counter (does not work on all versions of MIUI).

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If you use a fitness bracelet (such as the Mi Band), disable the duplicate step counting on your phone to avoid data conflicts.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the pedometer on the Redmi Note 8 Pro