Redmi note 4 instructions for use

Having purchased a Xiaomi phone, many users wonder how to configure it correctly and in as much detail as possible, taking into account their wishes. Due to the fact that the gadgets of this manufacturer have the original MIUI operating system, its settings are somewhat different from those that we are used to in pure Android. To help you do everything right, in this article we will tell you in detail how to set up a Xiaomi smartphone. As an example, we will consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Pro model. Please note that the following recommendations are also relevant for other smartphone models from this manufacturer due to the installation of the same operating system on them.

You need to start setting up Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 from the moment you turn on the phone for the first time. Without this, the system simply will not start. But don’t be afraid - this process is very similar to setting up regular Android. For example, you need to select a language, connect to your home Wi-Fi network, and perform other similar actions. At the same stage, the connection to the Mi account occurs. If you refuse to create it or accidentally miss this moment, you can catch up later. The binding is implemented through the smartphone settings.

In a word, it is impossible to get confused at the stage of initial settings. Everything here is intuitive, and the system constantly gives out hints. Even if you are a person very far from technology, then, without any doubt, you will cope with this task.

During the initial setup, there are other important points that many users skip, trying to load the desktop as quickly as possible and start clicking on application icons. If this happened in your case, and now you want to activate GPS location or set up the Internet, then all this can be done in the settings menu.

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Internet settings

Whatever the purpose for which you buy a smartphone, in any case, connecting it to the World Wide Web is a mandatory and extremely important step. Without the Internet, you can’t chat with friends in instant messengers, or download an app. If during the initial setup of the phone you for some reason did not enter the Internet connection data, you can do this later as follows:

1. Lower the notification panel and hold your finger on the Wi-Fi icon for a few seconds.
2. A new window pops up, where you need to activate the switch at the top, right next to the item "Turn onWi— Fi».

1. You will immediately see a list of available connection options. You need to select the connection that you want to set as your home network. Even if you have forgotten the exact name of the network, be guided by which of the available networks provides the best signal.
2. Enter the password for the selected network, then press the button "Connect."

Setting up mobile Internet is no more difficult. Data from the operator will automatically go into the appropriate settings. All you need to do is activate mobile data. The same top curtain will help with this. We lower it and look for the corresponding icon. In most firmware it is signed as "Internet". It is also possible "Mobile data".

Many people have difficulties connecting mobile data when their smartphone has two SIM cards at the same time, and the Internet needs to be connected strictly from one of them, since the second one has an extremely unfavorable tariff for using the World Wide Web. To make sure that everything is set correctly, do the following:

1. Let's go to settings.
2. Select a section "Mobile networks andSIM-cards".
3. At the very bottom we see the item "Internet". He's the one we need.
4. We install a priority card for connecting mobile data, after which we can safely go online without fear that the wrong SIM card will be used.

The connection speed depends on which standard is supported by the smartphone. Most Xiaomi gadgets support the LTE standard, so you can count on speeds of over 10 Mbps.

Camera setup

Cameras with extensive settings have become an integral part of modern smartphones. The main thing is to correctly adjust their parameters so that shooting is as simple and effective as possible. Chinese gadgets allow you to customize in a wide range. Many models already have a double module that promotes beautiful background blur. Any setting you are interested in regarding the operation of the camera can be set in the settings. In particular, here the user can select the following options:

1. Saving to cardSD. We strongly recommend selecting this item if your smartphone has a memory card installed. This will allow you to save all pictures to a removable drive by default, saving space on the internal one.

1. Image quality. You can choose from low to high, and we recommend choosing high. Shooting in this mode will require a little more energy, and therefore the battery will discharge a little faster, but all this is not within critical limits. But the quality of the pictures is worth agreeing to such a step.
2. Aspect ratio. It is optimal to choose 4:3, because these parameters allow you to use the entire usable area of ​​the matrix.
3. Sharpness, contrast, saturation. Everything here is up to your taste. Try adjusting the settings from medium to high and see the results. Through trial and error you will achieve the optimal result.
4. Activate the grid. This item is very useful when shooting landscapes. If you know how important it is not to block the horizon when shooting and strive to follow this recommendation, then this option will become indispensable.
5. Automatic exposure. You should set the settings to medium because this will improve the dynamic range slightly.

You can configure video shooting in a slightly smaller number of parameters. In particular, the following items are available:

1. Video quality. You should choose 4K or Full HD. You can only deviate from the maximum values ​​to HD if you are shooting in slow motion.
2. Focus mode. We need to choose CAF. This abbreviation stands for continuous autofocus. If you select any other option, there is a risk that not the subject of shooting, but some separate part of the frame will fall into the sharpness zone.

Don't forget that absolutely all Xiaomi smartphones have a manual focus option. To activate it, just click on the display in the place where you want to make the display in the photo as sharp as possible.

Developer Mode

Some additional settings are initially hidden from the user. But they can be unlocked if you get developer rights. This is done like this:

1. We pass along the way “Settings” – “About phone” – “Version”MIUI» (sometimes this same point is called "Firmware version").
2. Tap on it 7-10 times, after which a message will appear on the screen that you have received developer rights.
3. We return to the settings window and see a button here "Additionally". Click on it and then go to the category "For developers." This is where new useful settings items will appear.

Xiaomi presented Redmi Note 4 in August 2016. The smartphone perfectly combines an attractive design, decent technical characteristics and a fairly capacious battery.

Specifications

Options and packaging

Phone box

The phone comes in a small white box made of durable cardboard, which is already quite familiar for Xiaomi. The top edge shows the phone itself, its name and the inscription Mi. The lower part displays brief characteristics and the exact configuration of the model.

Inside there is the following equipment:

• Smartphone.
• Charger (2A, 5V)
• Adapter for socket.
• Micro USB cable.
• Clip.
• User instructions.
• Guarantee.

Box Contents

It is worth noting that fast charging of the phone also works through an adapter to a European socket. Everything is adapted for use of the gadget straight from the packaging.

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Appearance and design

The smart case is all-metal, there are no plastic inserts. Despite its dimensions of 76x151x8.4 mm, it fits comfortably in the hand. The metal of the case has a matte surface, but there is not enough roughness. The reliability of holding the phone in your hands is questionable - it slides too much.

The fingerprint scanner is located under the main camera with a flash on the back of the smart phone. The camera is aligned with the back wall, which is why the phone lies stable on the table and does not wobble when touched. The flash consists of two LEDs, so it is very bright.

Fingerprint scanner

The front panel is covered with a 2.5D screen, which is strange in principle, since the shape of the phone is angular and not very streamlined. There is an event indicator at the top, and illuminated touch buttons at the bottom.

Front panel

SIM card slot on the side. It is hybrid and designed for Micro and Nano-SIM. Moreover, in place of the Nano-SIM you can insert a microSD. Hot-swappable cards are possible.

Hybrid SIM card slot

On the other side are the volume and power buttons. The keys are elastic and have a hard stroke. They are easy to find blindly. The location is standard and convenient.

At the bottom end there is a Micro-USB connector that supports USB OTG mode. There are also 2 speaker grilles, but the sound will only be heard through one, where the speaker itself is located.

Bottom edge

The top edge is equipped with a 3.5 mm audio output for headphones. Nearby is an infrared port, which acts instead of a control panel for home appliances. There is also a second auxiliary microphone for the noise reduction system.

Top edge

The color range is presented in light and dark versions: golden, light gray and dark gray. In the first two cases, the front panel will be white; in the dark gray version it is black. The colors are dull and carry more of a “taste” effect. But brushed metal is characterized by practicality - it does not collect dirt and fingerprints.

Colors

Display

The diagonal of Redmi Note 4 is 5.5 inches, resolution 1920x1080 pixels. Density 401 ppi. An IPS matrix is ​​used.

FulHD resolution provides very clear images

Brightness adjustment has wide limits: in complete darkness, sometimes you want to turn the brightness down, but at maximum it’s convenient to use the phone on a summer day, even with a matte protective film. There is a ten-point multi-touch. The display surface has an oleophobic coating, so fingerprints are easily removed and rarely appear. The front surface of the screen is scratch-resistant. There is an anti-reflective coating. The viewing angles of the screen allow you to see a high-quality picture even from the side.

There is a function to lock and unlock the display by double touching.

Software

The software platform is presented in the form of Android OS version 6.0 with the MIUI 8 shell installed, which allows you to personalize the interface of your mobile assistant according to the guiding instructions.

This firmware does not have a launcher, and application shortcuts are automatically located on desktops. But they can be grouped into folders.

There are few programs available. Among them:

• Office package.
• QR scanner.
• Utility for a second account.
• Compass.
• FM radio.

A distinctive feature is the presence of a multifunctional virtual button, which allows you to quickly call up the necessary functions. You can place it anywhere on the screen.

Sound

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has satisfactory sound. When there is an incoming call, it is clear and loud, but during a conversation it is slightly muffled. However, the interlocutors do not notice any problems: everything is clear and legible. Deep bass sound is limited. Neither the headphones nor the main speaker have them.

Main speaker

Thanks to the noise reduction system, recording on the voice recorder does not raise any complaints. The sensitivity of the microphone is excellent, the voice is clear. For a budget phone costing $200, these sound capabilities are quite sufficient.

Performance

The device is equipped with a 64-bit MediaTek MT6797 processor - a 10-core Helio X20 SoC, whose cores operate at different frequencies: 1.4/1.85/2.3 GHz. Maximum frequency 2.1 GHz. The ARM Mali T880 graphics core, together with 2 or 3 GB of RAM (depending on the modification), is responsible for the performance of the device.

It is worth noting that the MediaTek SoC is clearly inferior in performance to leaders such as Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa. In the synthetic AnTuTu test, the device gave 83 thousand points, in comparison, for example, with the Doogee F7 Pro, which gave as much as 89 thousand according to an identical tester.

Despite the above-mentioned indicators, at the moment the declared performance is sufficient for any purpose of smartphone owners, including heavy toys. The popular "Tanks" run at maximum settings, although the fps indicators are at an average level. As for even more demanding games, such as Dead Trigger 2, some freezes have been noticed. You can get rid of them by slightly reducing the maximum settings. In general, in most cases the video accelerator does an excellent job.

Main camera

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Battery

The battery is non-removable in Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and has an impressive capacity of 4100 mAh. However, it is worth noting that in Chinese smartphones powered by MediaTek, a large battery capacity does not always mean high autonomy. In the case of this model, it turned out to be slightly below average:

• In reading mode with auto-scrolling, the charge lasted up to 12 hours.
• In continuous video viewing mode in 720p quality at medium brightness - up to 7 hours, at maximum - up to 4 hours.
• In 3D gaming mode – up to 4 hours.

Full charging occurs within two and a half hours through the original power supply. Wireless charging is not provided.

Pros and cons

From the description above we can conclude that Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 does not qualify as a flagship. The smartphone itself is not bad, but it is not much better than other Xiaomi models.

• Metal body.
• Good build and design.
• High quality display.
• Fast full charging process.
• Price.

• The firmware is somewhat damp and minor problems may occur (everything will work out with a firmware update).
• The sound of the speakers (there is room for improvement).
• Modification with 2 GB of RAM (often there is not enough memory for the device to fully operate).
• Common slot for microSD and one of the SIM cards.
• The autonomy does not correspond to the declared capacity in terms of the duration of its operation.

For the money spent on this smartphone, the user will receive a multifunctional device with a minimum number of shortcomings. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is clearly much more attractive than many other Chinese gadgets, even more expensive ones.

The Redmi Note 4 smartphone from the famous Chinese company Xiaomi, thanks to its low cost and a number of significant advantages, clearly claims to be a bestseller this season, so it’s worth dwelling on its advantages, features and disadvantages in more detail. Unlike the Redmi Pro phone with a dual rear camera that recently hit the shelves, the price of which was quite inflated, Note 4 combines all the strengths of its predecessor with a completely adequate price and the same remarkable body design, which has not undergone any significant changes. changes and edits. And the company also has those that can attract your attention.

Packaging and accessories

The packaging, as well as the equipment, is virtually no different from the previous Note 2 and Note 3 models. Inside the small cardboard box with high-quality color printing there is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone itself, a two-amp charger, micro USB and USB cables, a special paper clip required to remove the tray, an adapter for Euro sockets and operating instructions in Chinese and English.

Appearance

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a stylish body made primarily of metal. The number of plastic elements is reduced to a minimum, which can be called a definite advantage of this model. Unlike its predecessors, which had two plastic inserts on the back, Note 4 practically does not make unpleasant squeaks or extraneous sounds directly during operation. In terms of design, the phone has not undergone any noticeable innovations, but it definitely looks more expensive and presentable.

The round lens of the main camera located on the back does not protrude beyond the body, and immediately below it there is a two-color flash. A little lower you can find a fingerprint scanner, and the buttons responsible for volume and power are made of metal and are located on the right side. On the opposite side there is a pull-out tray for a memory card and SIM card. It can accommodate two micro SIM cards or one nano card and a memory card, respectively.

At the top end there is a standard mini-jack input for headphones, an infrared port, with which you can control multimedia and household appliances, and a noise-canceling microphone. The bottom edge is equipped with a USB input, one speaker and a conversational microphone. On the front of the smartphone, just above the screen, there is a front camera, an earpiece and a standard sensor with a multi-color event indicator. Below the screen you can find three backlit touch buttons.

Today, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is available in gold and silver colors with a white front surface and in a dark gray version with a black screen frame. The weight of the device is approximately 172 grams, and the thickness of this new product is only 8 millimeters. Despite the fact that the body is made of metal, the side edging gets scratched quite quickly, which, of course, does not have the best effect on the appearance of the phone. Therefore, you must immediately purchase a reliable case for it.

Screen

Xiaomi has listened to numerous reviews from its users, and in the Note 4 model, unlike previous ones, even when pressing hard on the screen, there are no “smudges” left. Like the Note 3 or 4, this smartphone has a black frame that frames the 5.5-inch screen. The display in the new product can definitely be called high-quality without any adjustments, so watching videos on it in HD resolution or playing modern masterpieces is a pleasure.

The only drawback of the screen is that it does not always display white color correctly, but this shortcoming can be easily corrected in the settings mode by changing the color temperature of the display. For those who like to read e-books in the dark, there is a special mode that does not damage vision. Even in standard mode, the colors are quite saturated, and the image quality does not deteriorate at all as the viewing angle changes.

Performance

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 runs Android version 6.0. Inside this new product lies a fairly powerful ten-core Helio X20 processor with a frequency of 2.1 GHz and a Mali T-880 MP4 graphics accelerator. At the moment, the device is presented in two modifications: one is equipped with two gigabytes of RAM and a sixteen gigabyte drive, the other is somewhat more powerful and has three gigabytes of RAM with sixty-four gigabytes of internal memory. The Chinese smartphone also has a Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth version 4.2 and GPS.

The phone interface installed on top of Android 6 is called MIUI 8, and it is very convenient to use and does not cause any significant difficulties. Despite the fact that this new product has a high-quality ten-core processor and graphics accelerator, it cannot be called a gaming one. That is, for example, you can play “Tanks” on it, but not at maximum settings, and shadows will have to be turned off. Otherwise, the loading speed and operation of most applications is at a high level and is generally similar to the acclaimed Redmi PRO model. In the extreme test in 3D Mark, the device demonstrates the best possible result, and communication with satellites is high-quality and reliable.

Battery

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 model has a battery with an impressive capacity of 4100 amperes. Moreover, the Helio X20 processor is quite economical in terms of power consumption, so even at maximum loads the battery drains by only 20 percent in one hour. The manufacturer promises to optimize the device in the best possible way in the next firmware versions, which will have a very positive effect on battery life. If you use this smartphone as an ordinary dialer, one charge is more than enough for three to four days of use.

Photo and video quality

The main camera of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone has a thirteen megapixel matrix with a sensor from Samsung and a phase focusing system. Five-lens optics have already been used in the Redmi Note 3 model and have good performance, but you shouldn’t expect any incredibly impressive results from it. The front camera, in turn, has a five megapixel module and optics with a temperature value of F2.0. A similar solution was used in the previous Redmi PRO model. However, due to the lack of a second main camera, the new product does not have the ability to take stereo photos and videos, although this fact definitely cannot be attributed to the disadvantages of the device, since the quality of such shooting in the PRO device still leaves much to be desired.

Sound quality

The sound quality of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone deserves special attention, since it can hardly be called budget. Even when using not the most expensive headphones, audio playback in this device is excellent and will satisfy the needs of the most demanding category of users. The built-in external speaker sounds slightly quieter than in the Redmi PRO device, but the quality of the music and sounds played remains consistently high even at maximum volume levels.

Is it worth taking?

It's definitely worth taking, it's the best value for money. When there were problems with the firmware before, now you can safely buy and use it out of the box, the firmware is multilingual. Updates via WiFi. There is also a good predecessor, the Note 3 Pro, which is slightly different in design and version 6 of Android, but in terms of processor performance it is better, and specifically, games can be played at maximum settings.

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We have written a complete user manual for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone, as well as guides, tips, tricks, hidden features and much more. You're probably already using some of them, but we're sure you'll find most of the features new.

You can also use the tips below on other Xiaomi smartphones.

Key features and tricks of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

1. Arrange applications on the desktop

As you may have noticed, after deleting several applications, the smartphone's home screen is filled with empty space. Of course, this is not a problem, but it may be an inconvenience for some users. Instead of manually moving apps around on your home screen, you can quickly rearrange them.

1. Long touch on an empty area of ​​your home screen.
2. Shake your phone.

2. Protect your desktop from changes

If, on the contrary, you do not want to fill empty spaces with other applications, you can enable tamper protection.

1. Go to " Settings».
2. Open the section " Desk».
3. Enable the option " Protect from changes».

3. Change indicator light

If you want each notification on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to appear in a different color instead of just blue as the default, follow these steps:

4. Quickly increase screen brightness

Press the button at the same time Volume Up and Menu Button(leftmost under the screen) to quickly increase the brightness of your phone's screen.

5. Enable Developer Options

Go to " Settings» -> « About the phone" -> Click on the option " 7 times MIUI version».

Developer options are located under " Settings» -> « Additionally«.

7. Disable navigation buttons during games

1) You can manually disable navigation buttons.

1. Open the Quick Settings panel at the top of the screen.
2. Click " Buttons" to turn the navigation buttons on or off. If you don't have the option " Buttons", click " Sorting", and here you will see it.

2) Automatically disable navigation buttons during games

You can also set your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone to automatically disable the navigation buttons when you launch certain applications or games.

Go to the section " Settings» -> « Additionally» -> « Keys» -> « Disable navigation buttons automatically».

8. Quickly turn on the flashlight

You can quickly turn on the flashlight on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 if you long press the " Home».

9. Transfer a file between your smartphone and computer via FTP

If for some reason you cannot use a USB cable to transfer data between Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and a computer, then you can use wireless FTP. To do this, you need to enable FTP server services in the Explorer application.

1. Open the application " Conductor».
2. Go to the " Categories", and select " FTP».
3. Click " Launch».
4. After running the FTP server on your smartphone, you can use the FTP client on your computer to transfer files.

10. Open the hardware testing menu

If you want to test the hardware of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone, use one of these methods to access the hardware test menu.

• Enter *#*#6484#*#* in the dial pad.
• Open " Settings»> « About the phone" and press " 5 times Kernel version».

11. Launch the application from the lock screen

You can swipe left and right on the lock screen to quickly launch 2 different apps. To select applications to launch quickly, do the following:

1. Open " Settings» -> «» -> « Lock screen shortcuts».
2. Select which apps can be launched quickly from the lock screen.

12. Take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

You can use several methods to take a screenshot of your screen.

• Button " Menu» below the screen + button Decrease Volume
• Button Power+ button Decrease Volume
• Open the quick settings panel at the top of the screen, and tap on " Screenshot».

13. Take a full screen screenshot

If you want to take a screenshot of an entire web page or settings menu, use the following method:

1. Press the button at the same time Power + Volume Down.
2. When the screenshot is taken, click on the created thumbnail in the upper right corner and select " Advanced».

13. Show battery percentage on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

As you know, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a large battery. However, by default the charge indicator does not show the battery percentage. To enable battery percentage on Redmi Note 4, follow these steps:

1. Go to " Settings» -> «» > « Battery indicator style».
2. Select " Percentage».

14. Enable one-handed control mode

The 5.5-inch Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a one-handed control mode. In other words, the smartphone screen is reduced to a size that is comfortable to operate with one hand.

To enable one-handed control mode, go to " Settings» -> « Additionally» -> « One-handed operation" Here you can select the screen size to which it will be reduced to.

Now swipe from the button Home" to the button " Menu" or " All applications", depending on which hand you use the smartphone with - right or left.

Key Personalization Features of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

1. Change the operator name

If you want to change your operator's name to any custom text, follow these steps:

1. Open " Settings».
2. Go to " Notifications and status bar».
3. Click " Change operator name", then enter any text for each SIM card.

2. Customize the theme

If you don't like the default theme on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and want to use icons and dialpad from other themes, it is possible to do so using the Themes app features.

1. Open the application " Topics».
2. Click on account icon in the upper left corner.
3. Go to " Components».
4. Click on the component you want to customize and select the appropriate theme.

3. Change the location of the navigation buttons below the screen

By default, on all Xiaomi smartphones, the navigation buttons are located in the following order: the “Menu” button (or all applications) is on the left, the “Back” button is on the right. If you want to swap the positions of these two buttons, follow these steps:

1. Open " Settings».
2. Click " Additionally» -> « Keys» -> « Navigation buttons».
3. Choose a location for the buttons below the screen.

Camera settings on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

1. Scan QR codes through the camera app

You can use the default camera app on your smartphone to scan QR codes. However, before doing this, you should enable the corresponding feature in the settings.

1. Go to " Settings» -> « System applications» -> « Camera» .
2. Enable the option " QR code scanner».

2. Launch the camera with the volume down button

You can also quickly open the camera app on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 by simply pressing the Volume Down button twice. If it doesn’t work, then you need to enable it in the settings

1. Go to " Settings» -> « Lock screen and fingerprint».
2. Turn on " Launch the camera with the volume key».

3. Mute the camera sound

You can mute the camera shutter sound even if your phone's sound is on. Here's how to do it:

1. Go to " Settings» -> « System applications» — « Camera».
2. Disable the option " Shooting sound».

Settings for Wi-Fi and other connections on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

1. Go to " Settings» -> « WiFi».
2. Click on the Wi-Fi network you are connected to and you will receive a QR code. Your friend must scan it with his smartphone and he will have access to the Wi-Fi network.

Phone function settings on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

1. Record a conversation on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 phone

You no longer need third-party apps to record phone calls. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a built-in feature for this.

1) Automatically record all phone conversations

1. Go to " Settings» -> « System applications» > « Call» > « Call recording» .
2. Enable the option " Record calls automatically».

2) Record phone conversations manually

If you want to manually select when to record your phone conversation, then click the Record button to start or stop recording the call.

2. End the phone call with the Power button

If you think that the standard method of ending a phone call is too long and complicated (move the phone away from your ear, press the End Call button), then you can use the Power button for this purpose.

1. Go to " Settings» -> « Additionally» — « Special features».
2. Enable the option " OFF ends the call».

3. Block all incoming calls

If you want to block all incoming calls and automatically send them to voicemail, then you can use the built-in Blacklist feature with the Block All option.

1. Open menu dialing (Phone), and hold down the " Menu"under the screen.
2. In the new menu, select " Blacklist».
3. Enable the option " Enable blocking».
4. Next click " Lock Mode", and select " Block everything».

If you are the proud owner of a Redmi Note 4/4x, then we are happy to announce that Lineage OS is finally officially available for these smartphones.

We can say that Lineage OS is a continuation of CM in version 14.1, which is based on Android 7.1 Nougat. In terms of functionality, both systems are almost identical, except that in the updated software the user will not have access to the system root directory. But he will still be able to “modify” his device by simply collapsing the update file.

There is no doubt that everyone loves a customized version of Android. Then Lineage OS is one of the best options for customizing Android devices on numerous parameters, including visual and functional aspects. Speaking of visual customization, it will be possible to change the main theme of the system, the general appearance of the notification panel, the order in which messages are displayed, and much more.
That is why today we will take a detailed look at the step-by-step instructions for installing Lineage OS on your Redmi Note 4 / 4x.

So let's begin.
Initial requirements:
1) unlock the file downloader on your device;
2) install the TWRP-recovery application on your smartphone.

Procedure:

• First, follow the link and download the Lineage OS Rom Zip file with the gapps installation package, placing them in the main memory of your device.
• After that, turn off the device by simultaneously holding the Up + Power keys until the Mi logo appears on the screen. This will automatically reboot your device into TWRP recovery mode.
• The main thing is to make a backup copy of your current software. So that in case of failure, after the boot cycle is completed, you can easily restore the previous version of the system.
• Once the backup is complete, return to the main menu and slide the blue button to the right to wipe the system partition and prepare the device for the new firmware.
• After this, return to the installation menu and in navigating through the zip file that we downloaded earlier, in the add more zip menu, select the gapps package. Then slide the blue button to the right to start extracting the zip file.
• As a rule, installation takes from 3 to 4 minutes, after which you need to reboot the device. Please note that the first startup will take longer than usual, so just relax and wait for the process to complete.
• After rebooting, the latest version of Lineage OS is successfully activated on the device. Now you can “tailor” the software to suit you and enjoy new features with Lineage OS.

I've been testing new software for about two days now. I can say that the firmware behaves wonderfully and at the moment I have not yet encountered any lags in the system or its random failures. Everything, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, camera, VoLTE, works flawlessly. So if you are bored with the standard MIUI features and want to try something new, I highly recommend checking out this update. Lineage OS promises much better system performance: you'll get the most out of your device, especially when compared to OEM starter software.