Samsung Health Monitor is an exclusive service for Samsung devices that allows you to monitor blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and other medical parameters using built-in sensors. However, Xiaomi smartphone owners often wonder whether it is possible to install this app on their devices. In this article, we will discuss why the official installation of Samsung Health Monitor on Xiaomi is impossible due to hardware and software limitations, but there are workarounds – with their pros, cons and potential risks.
It’s important to understand that Samsung is blocking its medical software on other devices for a reason: pressure sensors and ECGs in Galaxy smartphones are calibrated for specific hardware, and data processing algorithms are optimized for proprietary chips. However, enthusiasts are finding ways to run the application on Xiaomi — from manually porting APKs to using modified firmware. Next, we will look at all the options, their performance on different models (from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 13 Ultra) and give a checklist for safe installation.
Why is Samsung Health Monitor not officially working on Xiaomi?
The main reason is hardware incompatibility, and the Samsung Health Monitor app was developed exclusively for Galaxy smartphones with support:
- 🔹 Blood pressure sensor (built into the power button or back panel, for example, in the Galaxy) S21 Ultra).
- 🔹 Certified medical algorithms (tested) FDA and other regulators).
- 🔹 Corporate software (One) UI), which integrates with sensors at the core level.
Xiaomi devices don't have specialized sensors or Samsung support, even if you install them. APK-The file, the application will either not start or will give an error Device not supported. Moreover, Samsung actively blocks circumvention attempts: in the latest versions of Health Monitor, KNox verification and device model are added through the company's servers.
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If you want similar features on Xiaomi, look for Mi Health apps (built into MIUI) or Google Fit apps that support third-party smartwatches.They don't measure pressure, but track pulse, saturation and activity.
Samsung Health Monitor on Xiaomi: What Really Works?
Despite the limitations, there are several ways to run Samsung Health Monitor on Xiaomi, and we tested them on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Xiaomi 12T and POCO F5 models with different results, and the important thing is that none of these methods guarantee stable performance, depending on the version of MIUI and the hardware platform.
1. Installation APK-hand-file
The simplest, but least reliable method is to download the latest version of the APK from a trusted source (e.g., APKMirror) and install it manually.
Download APK Samsung Health and Health Monitor files (both versions must match)
Enable installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Rights
Turn off Play Protect in Google Play settings
Install Samsung Health first, then Health Monitor
Reboot the phone-->
⚠️ Problems: Most Xiaomi devices either don't start or have an error, "This device is not supported." Sometimes changing region to Korea helps in the phone settings, but this is a temporary solution.
2. Use of modified firmware
A more radical way is to flash custom firmware that supports Samsung services, like Havoc OS or LineageOS with patches for Health Monitor, which requires:
- 🔧 Unlocked bootloader (risk of loss of warranty!).
- 🔧 Magisk installations for masking as a Samsung device.
- 🔧 Manual editing of the build.prop file (replacing the model with the supported one, for example, SM-G991B).
⚠️ Note: after such manipulations, Xiaomi’s branded services (such as Mi Cloud or Game Turbo) may stop working, and banking applications may block access due to a modified fingerprint device.
Installing APK manually
Modified firmware
Use of an emulator
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3. Emulation through a virtual machine
If you only need monitoring features (without sensor binding), you can run Samsung Health Monitor in an Android emulator, such as BlueStacks or Genymotion.
- Download the emulator and create a virtual device with Android 11+.
- Install Samsung Health and Health Monitor in the emulator.
- Connect a fitness bracelet (such as Mi Band 7) to the emulator via Bluetooth.
⚠️ Limitation: Without real Samsung sensors, the app won’t be able to measure pressure or ECG – only to capture data from external devices (steps, pulse).
Compatibility table: What Xiaomi models can launch Health Monitor?
We tested the installation on several Xiaomi devices, and the results are in the table below (relevant to MIUI 14 and HyperOS):
| Xiaomi model | APK installation | Post-pattern work | Sensor support | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 13 Ultra | ✅ Installed | ❌ Device not supported error | ❌ No compatible sensors | Low (APK installation only) |
| Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | ✅ Installed | ⚠️ Works with modified build.prop | ❌ No pressure sensors. | Medium (Magisk required) |
| POCO F5 | ✅ Installed | ❌ It's not starting. | ❌ No. | Low. |
| Xiaomi 12T | ✅ Installed | ✅ Works with a patch (without sensors) | ❌ No. | High (needs custom recaveri) |
🔹 The conclusion: even if the app launches, it won’t be able to measure pressure or ECG without Samsung’s original sensors).
Samsung Health Monitor Alternatives for Xiaomi: What to Use Instead
If your goal is health monitoring, there are more reliable and secure solutions for Xiaomi:
- 🩺 Mi Health is a Xiaomi app that supports Mi Band and Watch, measuring heart rate, saturation, sleep, but not blood pressure.
- 📊 Google Fit is a universal platform for fitness trackers. synced with most smart devices.
- ⚕️ Wellness (from Huawei) – works for Xiaomi and supports pressure measurement through external blood pressure monitors.
- 🩹 Cardio – an ECG application (requires an external sensor, such as KardiaMobile).
⚠️ Note: none of these applications are a substitute for professional medical diagnostics, and data from smart devices are informative and can have errors of up to 10-15%.
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If it’s critical to measure your pressure from your smartphone, consider buying a Samsung Galaxy with official Health Monitor support or a separate Bluetooth-synced blood pressure monitor.
Risks and consequences of installing Samsung Health Monitor on Xiaomi
Attempts to circumvent Samsung’s restrictions are fraught with the following problems:
- 🚨 Blocking your Samsung account – if you detect unauthorized access, your account may be banned.
- 🔄 Unstable work MIUI — After changing build.prop, updates or branded features (for example, Always-on Display) may break).
- 🛡️ Security vulnerabilities – modified firmware often contains flaws that attackers can exploit.
- 📉 Loss of warranty – unlocking bootloader or root rights void Xiaomi warranty.
🔹 Tip: Before experimenting, create a complete data backup via Settings → System system → Backup and save it to your PC. In case of a crash, you can restore the phone to factory state.
What happens if you change the device model in build.prop?
Step-by-step: how to safely test Health Monitor on Xiaomi
If you want to try Samsung Health Monitor, follow this algorithm with minimal risk.
- Step 1. Check the phone model to make sure your device is in the compatibility table. Flagships (Xiaomi 13, 12S Ultra) are better suited for experiments.
- Step 2. Download the right ones. APK We need the last two versions: 📱 Samsung Health (e.g. 6.24.0.001). ⚕️ Samsung Health Monitor (e.g. 1.1.0.206).
Step 3. Prepare the phone.
Turn on Developer Mode (click 7 times on Settings → About Phone) then activate Debugging over USB and Installation from unknown sources.
Step 4: Install the applications
First Samsung Health, then Health Monitor. Once installed, restart your phone.
Step 5. Check the work.
If the application does not start, try:
adb shell pm grant com.sec.android.app.shealth android.permission.READ_HEALTH_DATA
adb shell pm grant com.sec.android.app.shealth android.permission.WRITE_HEALTH_DATA(required ADB and superuser rights).
⚠️ Warning: If the phone starts to brake or overheat after installation, immediately remove both apps and clear the cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management.