The customization layers of the different manufacturers grant access to all kinds of additional functions that accompany the Android operating system. In this sense, one of the most popular precisely for this reason is Xiaomi‘s MIUI, as it has been one of the ones that has introduced the most changes in the Google ecosystem. A very complete software that includes in its interior tools to turn your device into a unique and exclusive one.
A few months ago, the new version of this program landed in Europe and today there are many smartphones from the Asian technology giant that have it. That is why today we are going to show you several very useful tools that you can take advantage of with your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO mobile.
MIUI 13 to squeeze your Xiaomi
Although it is true that the layer has gone through a series of misfortunes that led the Chinese company to develop an intermediate update between two versions, but with MIUI 13 they have again managed to certify why it is one of the leading companies in the market. With these tricks you will know perfectly how to squeeze the most out of your device.
- Clear cache automatically
These residual files have the mission of facilitating the loading of applications, which do not have the need to download the required data again. However, there are certain occasions in which deleting the data will be mandatory to solve possible performance problems, as well as significantly reduce the weight of the apps. To dispense with performing the action ourselves, MIUI 13 incorporates an option to periodically delete this information while the phone remains locked:
- Access the settings of your Xiaomi terminal.
- Swipe until you locate the Battery section and tap on it.
- Click on the cogwheel at the top right of the screen
- Select “Wipe cache when device is locked” and set the period you want.
Check internet speed in seconds
A peculiarity of the Mi Browser that the smartphones of the oriental firm incorporate is that it has a function to carry out a speed test of your Internet connection . A very helpful tool to know the status of your network. It is as simple as following these steps:
- Open Mi Browser.
- Tap the Profile icon on the bottom bar.
- Choose Check network.
Smart bar for quick access to apps
One of the most useful features that MIUI has brought is the possibility of adding a sidebar to obtain more direct access to the applications that we use regularly. This bar can be set to either the right or left, positioned to the left or right, and hidden by simply moving it. To do this you must do the following:
- Start the configuration of your Xiaomi.
- Scroll down until you find the Special Features section.
- Go to Sidebar.
- Enable the Always show option and choose the apps you want to introduce.
Keep camera settings intact
Surely on more than one occasion you have tried to take the perfect photo , but inadvertently exit the application and have to reconfigure the settings for it. However, when it comes to capturing an ideal image, a few seconds are decisive and the Chinese entity’s software has integrated an option so that this is no longer a problem:
- Open the Camera app on your phone.
- Tap the top three lines on the right and tap Settings again.
- Below you will come across the Preserve settings section.
- Select those settings that you want to always preserve.
Increase RAM memory
RAM memory is responsible for maintaining the speed of the device when having several programs open at the same time or carrying out simultaneous activities. There are some terminals whose performance in this aspect is limited, although recently manufacturers are beginning to add this function to improve it through what is called virtual RAM memory. A quality with which MIUI 13 aims to improve the power of your Xiaomi:
- Again access the settings.
- Go to the Additional Settings section.
- Then, click on Memory extension and activate the corresponding box.
- Reboot the smartphone to execute the change.