How to find the “Health” app on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but its owners often face an unexpected problem: the standard Mi Health app (or “Health”) can be hidden, removed or replaced with Google Fit.

The manufacturer does not always install the Health app by default, depending on the firmware region and the MIUI version. For example, in global versions (MIUI Global), it may not be available, while in Chinese (MIUI China) or European (MIUI EU) it may be pre-installed.

1. Standard location of the Health app in MIUI

If the application is not removed, it can be found in one of the following places:

• 📱 Home screen or folder "Tools": often Xiaomi groupes utility applications (calculator, voice recorder, health) in a folder called Tools or Utilities.
• 🔍 Search System: Swipe your finger down the home screen to open the search bar and type in “Health” or “Health».
• 📂 All Apps menu: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the full list of installed programs, and scroll down to the letter "Z" (Russian alphabet) or "H" (Latin).

On the Redmi Note 9 with MIUI 12-14 firmware, the app can be called differently:

• Mi Health (English version)
• Health (Russian localization),
• Xiaomi Wear (if synchronized with smartwatches)

If the search didn’t produce results, it’s possible the app was disabled in the settings. To check this, go to Settings → Apps → App Management and type in the search bar “Health.” If it appears in the list but is marked as “Disabled” – click on it and select “Enable”.

2.Why the Health app isn't on your Redmi Note 9

There are several reasons why you don’t find this app:

Important: The Mi Health app is often missing on the Redmi Note 9 with MIUI Global for Europe due to agreements with Google to pre-install their services (including Google Fit).

If your smartphone is purchased in Russia or CIS countries, but the application is not, it is possible that the seller has deleted it as “unnecessary”, in this case, installation through the Mi App Store or third-party sources will help (more about this in the next section).

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Before installing an APK from third-party sources, check the hash file on the APKCombo or APKMirror site to avoid malware.

3. How to install or restore the Health App

If the application is not available, it can be returned in several ways:

Method 1: Installation via Mi App Store

1. Open the Mi App Store (Blue Package and White Box icon).
2. In the search box, type “Mi Health” or “Health”.
3. If you find an application, click “Install”.

Method 2: Download APK-file

If there is no app in the Mi App Store, download it from a trusted source:

• 🌐 APKMirror (Mi Health)
• 🌐 APKPure (Mi Health)

After downloading:

1. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Rights → Installation of unknown applications.
2. Open the downloaded file and follow the instructions.

Allow installation from unknown sources | Download APK from a trusted site | Check the Android version (must be at least 6.0) | Backup data |Reboot the phone after installation-->

Method 3: Recovery through ADB (for advanced users)

If the application has been disabled by the system, it can be unlocked using ADB commands:

adb shell pm enable com.mi.health


adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.health # if you need to reinstall

For this:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the commands above.

Mi Health Alternatives: Google Fit and Other Apps

If Mi Health is not restored or is not suitable for functionality, consider alternatives:

• 🏃 Google Fit: preinstalled on most global firmware. synced with Wear OS, Mi Band and other trackers, supports steps, calories and workouts.
• 🩺 S Health (Samsung Health): works on Xiaomi, but requires registration in the Samsung ecosystem.
• 📊 Huawei Health: If you have a Huawei or Honor fitness bracelet, this app will offer advanced sleep and heart rate analytics.
• 🔄 Apple Health (via sync): If you use your iPhone in parallel, data can be exported through third-party services like Health Sync.

Xiaomi’s best suited for syncing with the Mi Band or other smart devices is Mi Fitness (formerly Xiaomi Wear), which can be downloaded from Google Play or the Mi App Store, the main difference from Mi Health: it focuses on wearable electronics rather than general health monitoring.

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Google Fit automatically collects data from the smartphone’s sensors (stepmeter, accelerometer), even if the Mi Health isn’t installed.This makes it a versatile alternative for the Redmi Note 9.

5.Mi Health's Hidden Features: What You Didn't Know

If you have managed to find or install Mi Health, pay attention to the hidden features:

• 🩹 Sleep monitoring: the app analyzes sleep phases (deep, light, waking) provided the phone is near you at night, accuracy is lower than that of the Mi Band, but for basic statistics, it is enough.
• 💓 Heart rate measurement: uses a camera and flash to approximate pulse measurements (only works in well-lit conditions).
• 🧘 Breathing Exercises: Meditation has guides on breathing techniques to reduce stress.
• 📈 Data export: you can upload activity history in the format CSV For analysis in Excel or Google Sheets.

To include these functions:

1. Open Mi Health and go to profile (the human icon in the upper right corner).
2. Select Settings → Additional functions.
3. Activate the options you need (for example, “Sleep Analysis” or “Harbour rate measurement”).

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For more accurate heart rate measurements through your smartphone camera, place your finger on the lens so that it completely covers it, and do not move your hand during the procedure.

6. Frequent errors and how to fix them

When working with Mi Health or its alternatives, users face typical problems:

⚠️ Warning: If the app closes immediately after installing Mi Health, check the version MIUI. On firmware newer MIUI 13 may require an update via the Mi App Store, not third-party APK.

If the application stopped working after the MIUI update, try:

1. Clear the cache in Settings → Applications → Mi Health → Storage → Clear the cache.
2. Remove updates (if the application is system-based) and reinstall it.
3. Reset the application settings to factory ones in the same menu.

7 How to transfer data from Mi Health to another application

If you choose to switch to Google Fit or another service, data portability is possible, but with limitations:

• 📤 Exports to CSV: In Mi Health, go to profile → Settings → Data export: The file can be imported into Excel or Google Sheets, but automatic synchronization with other applications is not supported.
• 🔄 Sync with Mi Account: If you use a Xiaomi account, the data is stored in the cloud. When you install Mi Health on a new device, it will be automatically downloaded.
• 🤝 Third-party services: Apps like Health Sync (available on Google Play) can transfer data between Mi Health, Google Fit and Apple Health.

⚠️ Note: When exporting data to CSV Information about dreams and training can be displayed in an unreadable format. Use table templates from the Xiaomi community for correct analysis (for example, in the forum). 4PDA).

If you need to transfer data from Redmi Note 9 to another smartphone:

1. Sign in to Mi Health under the same Xiaomi account.
2. Enable synchronization in the application settings.
3. On the new device, install Mi Health and log in to the same account – the data will be downloaded automatically.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions