How to view an email on your Xiaomi phone: 5 working ways

Modern Xiaomi smartphones based on the shell MIUI They offer a few convenient ways to work with email, from embedded applications to third-party clients, but many users have difficulty setting up the first setup: the application does not find the server, the letters do not sync, and notifications do not arrive. This article will help you understand how to properly configure mail on Redmi, POCO or Mi, avoiding typical mistakes.

We will look at all the current methods – from using a standard application. MIUI Mail is available to connect to Gmail or to specialized clients like BlueMail, and we'll focus on the common problems of why emails don't load, how to restore access to old mail, and what to do if the phone doesn't recognize the password from the account. FAQ answering frequent questions on the topic.

Method: Built-in application MIUI Mail

Shell MIUI All Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi Note) 12, POCO X5, Mi 11) By default includes a proprietary application for working with mail — MIUI It supports most popular services: Gmail, Mail.ru, Yandex, Outlook and even corporate accounts through the Internet. IMAP/POP3.

To add the mailbox:

1. Open the Mail app (an envelope icon on a blue background).
2. Click Add Add Account → Select a provider (e.g. Google or Mail.ru).
3. Enter your email and password, then follow the system prompts.
4. Set up sync: Select which folders to display (Inbox, Submitted, Spam) and the frequency of checking new emails.

⚠️ Note: If you add a Gmail account with an error, “Unconnected,” check if the phone has Settings enabled. → Google → Account sync without it. MIUI Mail will not be able to access the data.

Is the Internet on (Wi-Fi or mobile data)

Is the app updated to the latest version (Google Play)

Is the password correctly entered (check the register!)

Is access to contacts and calendar allowed (in the application settings)

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Advantages MIUI Mail:

• 🔹 Integration with system notifications MIUI (letters are displayed in the curtain).
• 🔹 Gesture support: swipe right/left for archiving or deletion.
• 🔹 Ability to attach files directly from Xiaomi Explorer.
• 🔹 Dark theme and adaptation to AMOLED-screens (on Redmi) K60, POCO F5).

2. Method: Gmail app from Google

For Gmail account holders (and other Google Workspace-based services), the official Gmail app is the best solution, pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones with Google services (except for models for the Chinese market).

Instructions for setting:

1. Open Gmail (the icon with a red envelope and a white letter "M").
2. Click on the avatar in the upper right corner → Add another account.
3. Select Google (for the @gmail.com) Or the Other (for Mail.ru, Yandex).
4. Enter your email address and password. If you use two-factor authentication, confirm your login via SMS or-app.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi smartphones with Chinese firmware (China) ROM) Google is blocked. You'll need to install Gmail:

1. Unlock the bootloader and flash Global ROM.
2. Or use alternative methods of installation. APK (For example, through APKMirror).

Gmail

Mail.ru

Yandex

Outlook

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Gmail is different from Gmail. MIUI Mail:

• 📌 Automatic sorting of letters into categories (Main, Social, Promotions).
• 📌 Built-in translator for letters in foreign languages.
• 📌 Support for Smart Reply (AI Quick Responses).
• 📌 Sync with Google Drive to backup attachments.

3. Method: Mail via browser (web version)

If you don’t want to install additional apps or experience sync errors, you can use the web version of the email service.This method is universal and works on any Xiaomi models, including Redmi. 10C or POCO M5.

How to open mail in the browser:

1. Start Google Chrome or Mi Browser.
2. Enter the address of the mail service: https://mail.google.com — Gmail; https://e.mail.ru — for Mail.ru; https://mail.yandex.ru — for Yandex.Mail.

Log in with your login and password.

⋮ → Add to the main screen

⚠️ Warning: When using the web version on public Wi-Fi networks (cafes, airports) always turn on VPN Check that the website address starts with https://. This will protect your password from interception.

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Create a bookmark with direct access to mail in the browser: open the web version of the service, click ⋮ → Bookmarks → Add to the main screen. Now the mail will open in one tap, like an app.

4. Method: Third-party email clients

If standard solutions don't work, you can install alternative email clients from Google Play, which offer advanced features: combining multiple accounts, advanced spam filtering, email encryption.

Top.-3 apps:

• 📧 BlueMail – supports unlimited number of accounts, has a built-in calendar and cloud backup.
• 📧 FairEmail – open source, privacy focus (blocking trackers in emails).
• 📧 Spark – smart email sorting, teamwork (for business users).

How to set up BlueMail:

1. Download the app from Google Play and open it.
2. Click Add Add Account → Select the provider or enter the data manually (IMAP/POP3).
3. For Mail.ru, use the settings: Server IMAP: imap.mail.ru (port 993, SSL) server SMTP: smtp.mail.ru (port 465, SSL)
4. Set up notifications in Settings → Accounts. → [your email] → Notifications.

On Xiaomi smartphones with Snapdragon processor (for example, POCO F4 GT) Third-party customers are more stable due to optimization of the ARM-While devices with MediaTek (e.g. Redmi Note 11) may have lags when synchronizing a large number of emails.

5. Method: Set up corporate mail (Exchange/Outlook)

If you need to connect workmail with Microsoft Exchange or Outlook 365, use Microsoft’s official Outlook app, which supports all the functions of corporate accounts: calendar synchronization, contacts and tasks.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Microsoft Outlook from Google Play.
2. Open the app and click Add Account.
3. Enter a corporate email (e.g., ivanov)@company.ru).
4. If the system requests additional data, check with IT-Generally required: Server: outlook.office365.com; Domain: Your company name; User name: often in format DOMEN\login.

Allow access to contacts and calendar (required for full synchronization).

⚠️ Note: Some companies block access to corporate email from mobile devices through security policies. If you add an error saying “Your organization does not allow...”, contact customer support. IT-Department with a request to add your Xiaomi to the list of allowed devices.

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For corporate email, always use the official Outlook app – it supports data encryption and meets the security requirements of most companies.

6. Solving common problems

Even after you set up your email correctly, Xiaomi can experience failures, and let’s look at the common mistakes and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The letters are not synchronized.

• 🔄 Check your internet connection (especially if you use mobile data).
• 🔄 Open your account settings in the email client and start manual synchronization.
• 🔄 Make sure that the phone settings allow background access for the application (Settings) → Annexes → Post → Battery → No restrictions).

Problem 2: Always asking for a password.

• 🔑 Reset the password from the mailbox on the provider’s website.
• 🔑 If two-factor authentication is used, generate the application password (for Gmail, this is done in Google Account Settings). → Security).
• 🔑 Check if antivirus (e.g. Mi Security) blocks access to your email.

Problem 3: No new emails are not reported.

• 🔔 Open the Settings. → Notifications → Mail and enable the option to display notifications.
• 🔔 In the email client itself, check the notification settings for a specific account.
• 🔔 If the energy saving mode is used (Settings) → Battery, add the mail app to the exceptions.

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If the mail stops working after the update MIUI, Try clearing the app cache: Settings → Annexes → Post → Warehouse → Clear the cache. This often solves synchronization problems.

7 Security: How to Protect Your Email on Xiaomi

Email often contains sensitive information, such as bank card details, document scans, correspondence. To protect your account on your Xiaomi smartphone, follow these guidelines:

Basic security measures:

• 🔒 Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) in the postal service settings.
• 🔒 Don’t save passwords in your browser – use password managers (Bitwarden, 1Password).
• 🔒 Regularly check active sessions in your account settings (Security section) → Devices).
• 🔒 Set the lock of the mail application through Settings → Annexes → Blocking of applications (required) PIN finger-print).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi smartphones with an unlocked bootloader increase the risk of data theft. If you installed custom firmware, do not use email clients to store sensitive information - it is better to work through the web version with enabled VPN.

How to recognize phishing:

• 🚨 Letters asking for “confirm password” or “update account details".
• 🚨 Links to sites with addresses like gma1l.com or mail-ru security.ru.
• 🚨 Enterprises with extensions.exe,.bat,.js.

FAQ: Frequent questions