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Xiaomi Mi 11 Tips and Tricks, Hidden features, How to

Hello Guys, today we will share some of the very best and useful Xiaomi Mi 11 tips and tricks, special and hidden features. So without wasting much time lets get started.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Tips and Tricks


Xiaomi Mi 11

How to perform hard reset on Xiaomi Mi 11?
If you want to get rid of all the unwanted data like Apps, media and system files follow the below mentioned steps.
1. First press power button for few seconds to turn off your Xiaomi Mi 11 device.
2. Now hold Volume UP and Power button together for couple of seconds.
3. Release all buttons as soon as soon as you see the Redmi logo
4. Use volume button to select Wipe data and use power key to confirm it.
5. Again use your Volume button to select Wipe all date and power button to confirm it.
6. Now select Confirm using volume keys and press Power button for confirmation
7. Wiping data process will start, after the process ends, select Back to main menu using volume keys and press Power button
8. Now select Reboot and Reboot to system using volume keys and use power button for confirmation.

How to perform factory reset on Xiaomi Mi 11?
Follow the steps to perform Factory reset on Xiaomi Mi 11
1. Tap on Settings icon to open it
2. Scroll down and choose About Phone
3. Select Factory Reset
4. Select Erase all data
4. Tap on Next button appearing on the screen
5. Congratulation! Your Xiaomi Mi 11 device will now start factory reset process.

How to add fingerprint on Xiaomi Mi 11?
If you want to set-up fingerprint protection on Xiaomi Mi 11 follow these steps
1. Tap on Settings app to open it
2. Scroll down and choose Passwords and security
3. Now tap on Fingerprint Unlock
4. Now keep your finger on the fingerprint sensor and enroll the finger recognition method

How to add lock screen password on Xiaomi Mi 11?
If you want to add lock screen password on Xiaomi Mi 11 follow these steps
1. Tap on Settings app to open it
2. Scroll down and choose Passwords and security
3. Now tap on Password
4. Select any lock screen method as per your requirement
5. Now tap on Got it button
6. Finally, set your desired new Password, PIN or patter
7. At last tap on Confirm button.

How to block any phone number on Xiaomi Mi 11?
If you want to block or blacklist any phone number on Xiaomi Mi 11 follow these steps
1. Open Phone Dialer App
2. Tap on three dots at the top right corner of the screen
3. Tap on Settings to open it
4. Now tap on Blocked Numbers then tap on Add a number
5. Enter the phone number that you want to block
6. Now tap on Block option. Congratulation! you have successfully blocked the number on your Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone.

How to change language in Xiaomi Mi 11?
If you want to change your current language in Xiaomi Mi 11 follow these steps
1. Tap on Settings app to open it
2. Scroll down and tap on Additional settings
3. Now tap on Languages & Input
4. Tap on Languages
5. Now choose the language that you prefer.
6. Well done! you have successfully added the language

How to enable or activate dark mode on Xiaomi Mi 11?
Follow the steps to turn on or off dark mode on your Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone
1. Tap on Settings app to open it
2. Choose Display
3. Tap on the Dark mode option
4. Now tap on the Dark mode slider to enable it

How to find phone IP address on Xiaomi Mi 11?
In order to find IP address on Xiaomi Mi 11 follow these steps
1. Tap on Settings app to open it
2. Choose About Device
3. Select Status to find IP Address

How to find phone IMEI number on Xiaomi Mi 11?
In order to find IMEI number on Xiaomi Mi 11 follow these steps
1. Tap on Settings app to open it
2. Choose About Device
3. Select Status to IMEI details

How to enable or turn on do not disturb on Xiaomi Mi 11?
Follow the easiest way to turn on do not disturb on Xiaomi Mi 11
1. Tap on Settings app to open it
2. Tap on Sounds & Vibration
3. Tap on Silent/DND tab
4. Tap on DND option to enable it

How to recover deleted contacts or data in Xiaomi Mi 11?
If you have accidentally deleted any number and you want to retrieve it you can use a very powerful tool called EaseUS MobiSaver. This tool helps you to restore other files such as movies, pictures, MP3 and SMS. You may also use this tool to backup your data on your computer.

What to do if you forget PIN code for Xiaomi Mi 11?
If you have forget the PIN Code please do not enter the PIN code more than twice as it will result in blocking the Xiaomi Mi 11 by the SIM. You need to contact your service provider and ask for PUK code to unblock your Xiaomi Mi 11.

What to do if you forget security password for Xiaomi Mi 11?
If you have forget the security password of your Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone you can always try Hard Reset but by doing so you will lose all data on your device.

How to make my Xiaomi Mi 11 faster?
There are several ways to make your Xiaomi Mi 11 fast
1. Perform an unnecessary application cleanup, Delete all downloaded applications or data that you don’t use any more
2. Remove preinstalled applications. These preinstalled applications takes unwanted space which can make your phone slower
3. Try to transfer all your media files from internal storage to an external memory card
4. Keep your mobile up to date. Updated software version always comes with performance improvements and removes most of the bugs which makes your smartphone laggy.
5. Try to restart your smartphone once in a day
6. If your phone still lags or gets way to slower you can always perform factory reset.

How to update Xiaomi Mi 11?
To update your Xiaomi Mi 11 to the latest software update follow these steps
1. Tap on Settings app to open it
2. Scroll down and tap on Software update
3. Now download the latest software update by clicking on the download now button
4. Now tap on Update Now to update the device to the latest version.
5. Phone will restart, please do not not close while the phone is updating
(While updating, make sure your smartphone needs to be atleast 70% charged)

What to do if Xiaomi Mi 11 does not turn on?
If your Xiaomi Mi 11 does not turn on you can try some of these steps
1. Firstly connect the Xiaomi Mi 11 to the charger and to the electric current to rule out that it is a problem of lack of battery.
2. If the phone turns on it’s great, if not, now you can try hard rest on your smartphone.
3. If the Xiaomi Mi 11 does not react to factory reset is likely to be a battery problem, broken motherboard or screen problem.
4. As now no options left you should go to the service center.

What to do if Xiaomi Mi 11 falls in water, how to save it from water damages?
Check out Xiaomi Mi 11 tips and tricks to save your smartphone from water damages
1. If your Xiaomi Mi 11 falls in water and gets switched off please do not try to switch it on right away to check whether it is working or not as it can cause internal short circuit.
2. Please do not try to charge your smartphone
3. Do not try to press all the buttons to see if they are working
4. Do not blow air in the charging or audio ports
5. Most importantly do not use hair dry or microwave to get rid of water
6. If your Phone is still on make sure to switch it off
7. Wipe the water using a cloth
8. Remove the back cover, SIM card and memory card using, dry them using a cloth.
9. Once you removed back cover, SIM and memory card try to dry using vacuum cleaner instead of hair dryer. As Vacuum creates reverse suction and it will stop water entering any further.
10. Once you make sure that water is removed keep the mobile in a bag of uncooked rice for atleast 2 days. You can also use silica packets instead of uncooked rice.
11. Take the mobile out after 2 days and check if there is any moisture left, after getting ensure now you can start your smartphone.

How to download Youtube videos on Xiaomi Mi 11?
To download Youtube videos on Xiaomi Mi 11 you need to download third party app called TubeMate

How to record screen on Xiaomi Mi 11?
If you want to record screen follow the mentioned steps.
1. First, swipe down from top to open toggle panel
2. Now tap on Screen recorder icon (As soon as you tap on the Screen recorder icon phone starts recording it’s screen)
3. Tap on Stop button to stop recording
4. You can see your recorded screen video in the gallery

How to transfer all data from Xiaomi Mi 11 to other device?
If you want to transfer all your data from your Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone to some other smartphone follow the mentioned steps
1. First you need to install an Application called Copy My Data
2. Open the Copy My Data App
3. Tap on Next Button
4. Now choose one of the option from, To or from another device over Wifi or Back or Restore from Google Drive
5. If you wish to move data between two devices, remember you need to connect both phones to the same Network. Try to use wi-fi connection for the same instead of mobile internet
6. You need to install the Copy my Data application on the the second phone. Open the application on the second phone too
7. Your phone will now look for another device, now select the other device and tap on Next button
8. Now confirm the PIN code
9. Now select all the files that you want to transfer, tap on Next button.
10. Transfer process will start, tap on Finish Button after the completion of transfer.


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