Owners of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphones often face intrusive behavior of the operating system, which aggressively promotes its own services. the standard Mi Browser or Chrome browser may not meet all user requirements, especially if you are used to the Yandex ecosystem with its password synchronization, turbo mode and built-in translator. Changing the priority application for opening web links is a basic setting that significantly improves the comfort of daily use of the gadget.
The process of installing Yandex Browser as the main tool for surfing the network on the shell MIUI The Android system that underpins your phone’s firmware allows you to flexibly manage link handlers, but hides those options deep enough. In this article, we will analyze a detailed algorithm that will help you forget about random launches of unnecessary programs when clicking on the site. URL-messaging.
Before you start changing system settings, make sure the latest version of the app is already installed on your device via the Google Play store or GetApps. Lack of up-to-date software can lead to incorrect display of menu items or errors when trying to launch. After a successful installation, you can move to the system configuration to make the Redmi Note 7 work exactly as you want.
Preparation of the device and installation of the current version
The first step is to check if the app itself is in your smartphone memory. If you just bought a phone or reset your settings to factory, the standard suite of programs may not include Yandex products. You need to download the installation package, making sure it is authentic and secure. Using third-party unofficial builds can lead to data leakage or unstable system operation.
Open an app store and search for the name of the service you want. Pay attention to the developer — it should be Yandex LLC or Yandex Apps. After installation, take your time to run the program, first let the system fully index the new component. In some cases, you need an initial start to activate all services.
- 📲 Go to the Google Play Store or the built-in GetApps Store on your Redmi Note 7.
- 🔍 Enter the search query “Yandex” and select the browser from the list of options offered.
- ⬇️ Click the “Install” button and wait until the download and unpacking of files is completed.
- 🚀 Open the application once, accept the user agreement and configure the basic synchronization parameters.
It is important to understand that the MIUI shell has its own power management features. Immediately after installation, the system may try to limit the background activity of the new browser to save battery power. This can lead to the fact that links will be opened with a delay or not open at all if the process was “sedated”.
⚠️ Note: When you first start up, the system can request multiple permissions to access geolocation, microphone and files. For the voice assistant to work correctly and download files, you must provide all the requested rights, otherwise the functionality will be limited.
Make sure your device has the latest operating system available. Older versions of Android or MIUI may have different settings. Check for updates in Settings → About Phone → MIUI. If new service packs are available, it’s best to install them before making changes to system priorities.
☑️ Ready to set up the browser
Configure applications by default through the system menu
The main method of changing priorities in Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is deep in system settings. MIUI interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version (Global, China, Russia), but the logic remains the same. You will need to find the section responsible for managing all installed programs, which stores information about which application should respond to a particular type of action.
Go to the main settings menu of your smartphone. Scroll down to the App. This section focuses on managing all aspects of how the software works. Click All apps to see the full list of installed software, or look for the default subsection if it is placed in a separate category in your firmware version.
In most current versions of MIUI 10, 11 and 12 that Redmi Note 7 supports, the path is as follows: Settings → Apps → All apps → Three dots in the corner → Default apps. This is where the key switch is located. Find the browser and click on it. You will see a list of all installed programs that can display web pages.
| Setup parameter | Recommended value | Description of the system impact |
|---|---|---|
| browser | Yandex | Opens all HTTP/HTTPS links from other applications |
| Assistant | Google/Yandex | Determines which AI responds to voice commands |
| Dictaphone | MIUI Recording | Standard choice for system sound recording functions |
| Launcher (Desktop) | System launcher | It is not recommended to change without the need to avoid bugs. |
Select from the list of Yandex Browser. After this action, the system will remember your choice and stop asking how to open the link. URL-The addresses you click on on on Telegram, WhatsApp, Viber or email clients will now automatically run in the selected application.
If the default application list is missing or inactive, it may mean that the system considers the current application to be the only possible handler, which may require resetting the default settings of the current browser, which we will discuss in the next section, and it may also help to simply restart the device after making changes.
Resetting the current browser settings by default
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where when trying to change the settings, the system gives an error or simply does not allow you to choose a new application. This happens if the Redmi Note 7 memory is “set” the old priority that blocks the changes. For example, if you previously selected Chrome and ticked “Always”, the system will no longer ask questions and ignore attempts to reassign through the menu.
To fix this, you must force reset the default settings for the app that is currently the primary (or all apps at once). Go to Settings → Apps → All apps. Find the current browser (such as Mi Browser or Chrome) in the list. Click on it to open the app information page.
At the bottom of the app information screen, you'll see the default button or default launch. Click on it. If the button is active (not grey), then the app has assigned actions. Click Clear Default Settings or Reset. After that, the system will "forget" that application needs to be given priority when opening links.
⚠️ Note: Cleaning your default settings does not delete your personal data, history or passwords, but only removes the status of “main” for processing certain types of files and links.
After reset, try to click on any link in the messenger. The system should output the “What to open?” dialog box where it will prompt you to select the application. In this window, be sure to select Yandex and click the “Always” (or “Always use”) button. This will capture the choice at the hardware level.
In rare cases, when a reset through a particular application does not help, you can use a more radical method. In the Application default menu (as discussed in the previous section), sometimes the option to reset all settings at once is available, this will return the system state to factory, and the first time you click on the link, you will be asked to choose a browser again.
What to do if the reset button is inactive?
Solving Link Opening Problems in Specific Applications
Despite the global system settings, some applications in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 can behave independently.Social networks and instant messengers often have their own built-in browsers or cache user choices.For example, Instagram or VK can open links within their interface, ignoring the system choice of the browser.
To solve this problem, you need to go to the settings of the most problematic application. Find the section related to “Websites”, “Links” or “External links”. In modern versions of Android (and Redmi Note 7 supports current versions), link management is placed in the system menu, but you can access it through the application card.
Go to Settings → Applications → All apps. Select an app that doesn’t open links correctly (like Telegram). Find Open by default or Links. Here you’ll see the Open Supported Links switch. Make sure it’s on and your Yandex Browser is listed below.
- 📱 Open the settings of the problem app (such as WhatsApp).