What are the differences between regions in MIUI?
The company takes into account the specifics of the markets for which it produces phones. Smartphone software must comply with the regulations and laws of specific countries. Otherwise, the sale of these mobile devices will be prohibited.
The global firmware is the same, regardless of the user’s place of residence. But some shell settings change automatically when you select a specific region. These changes are insignificant and cannot greatly affect the functionality of the device, but there are still some features.
For example, in the UK it is illegal to have advertising in software. Therefore, when you select this region on MIUI 12 or 11, system advertising content will completely disappear. So you need to carefully specify the country in the settings so that it brings its benefits.
About regions on Xiaomi
Xiaomi uses regions because each country has its own requirements regarding electronics and firmware. In the UK, for example, advertising in firmware is strictly prohibited. Therefore, MIUI for England does not have built-in advertising.
Xiaomi is obliged to comply with these requirements in order not to lose the market. If the manufacturer ignores these requirements, he will simply be prohibited from selling his gadgets in a specific country.
There are currently more than 500 countries to provide region selection. But the manufacturer does not require you to change the country on your phone depending on your location - you can choose any one.
However, it is not recommended to set the settings to a country that is different from yours. Xiaomi warns that the consequences may be unpredictable: from receiving an OTA update that turns the smartphone into a “brick” to the Google Pay system not working. So you need to take this step consciously.
Instructions for changing the region in a Xiaomi phone
The step-by-step procedure is as follows:
- Go to “Settings” and scroll down the page to the section "Advanced settings".
- Click on the line "Region", and select a country from the proposed list. For faster results, you can use the search bar.
After this, you need to configure the region on MIUI. First of all, set the present tense:
- Return to the previous menu and click “Date and Time”.
- Deactivate the “Use network time” slider.
- In the column located just below, we set the time we need.
The tongue usually does not get confused, so no action is needed with it. If useless applications appear, we get rid of them in the standard way: hold your finger on the shortcut and click “Delete”. Some system programs can only be removed using a computer and the Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools utility. Detailed instructions are available in a separate material.
How to activate facial recognition
Apple the first to create such a scanner, which led to a revolution in mobile phone security systems. With FaceID , owners have facial recognition to unlock their phones just by scanning their face.
The Chinese brand Xiaomi is not lagging behind the “giant” and has also implemented this system in its smartphones. It can be found starting from Redmi Note 5, as well as in Pocophone F1. You just need to know how to activate the option. Facial recognition is available, but not everywhere, only in the Chinese and Indian versions. But MIUI is a system that always has a loophole through which users can use this functionality on all devices.
To activate the facial recognition feature, you must:
1.Go to “Settings” - “Advanced settings” and from there go to the “Region” option
For example, in the global operating system it is Spain, but to activate the facial recognition function, for example, we change it to Hong Kong.
2.As soon as we change this, a new function will appear that needs to be activated.
To do this, go to “Settings” - “Lock screen and password” - “Add facial data”. Finally, center your face on the oval that appears on the screen and follow the instructions. To use this feature, the user must leave the mobile configured as if they were in Hong Kong.
The only downside is changing the time manually.
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Pros, cons and features of regions
Let's find out what affects changing the region on Xiaomi in MIUI. Let's look at the eight most popular countries that add visible changes to the firmware.
Russia
Standard region without significant features or additional settings. Can guarantee stable operation and performance of all necessary applications. Face unlock works correctly, the sound is moderately loud. The downside is that there is built-in advertising.
It is recommended to exhibit Russia to all residents of the CIS. This is the best option.
China
Best region for Xiaomi if you want frequent updates . New firmware versions arrive “by air” much more often than in European countries.
The disadvantages include a lot of pre-installed applications that are useless outside of China. Most of these programs cannot be removed in the standard way. And, of course, lags and glitches cannot be ruled out, because not all updates will be suitable for Russia or Ukraine.
India
When choosing India, the ability to customize the appearance of the system will significantly increase by adding a large number of fonts and ringtones . The maximum volume limitation in the headphones will be disabled. This is why India is one of the best regions for audio on Xiaomi.
But the number of built-in advertising will increase . Many people note that advertisements appear directly on the desktop. In system applications such as “Music”, “Explorer”, “Video”, etc., a huge amount of unnecessary advertising content is displayed. Read here how to disable all advertising on Xiaomi.
If you have MIUI 11, switching to India will add a pedometer feature to the widget feed. More details in a separate article. On Miyuai 12, the Health application already works in all regions.
Singapore
Don't know what region to set for music? Definitely choose Singapore. Sound restrictions will be lifted both in headphones and speakers. The sound will be louder and richer. Also, the default sound will come with additional effects, which will add voluminous bass and clear high notes.
Great Britain
The main advantage of the UK is the absence of systematic advertising . Just set this country if you do not want to manually disable recommendations in pre-installed applications. There are no other features: the sound volume is average, Face ID works correctly.
Nepal
Nepal got all the chips from other countries. Namely:
- Advanced Themes application. You can set any font or ringtone.
- Increased sound volume. The sound is not as cool as in Singapore, but the volume is much better than when choosing Ukraine, Russia or Belarus.
- Smooth animation. System animation effects work correctly and smoothly, without lags or freezes.
- A little advertising. There are significantly fewer advertisements than in India.
This is an excellent region for Xiaomi phones running MIUI 12 or 11, with virtually no drawbacks.
USA
By installing this region, you will get smoother system animation. Users also claim precise and convenient gesture control. The sound in the headphones is loud, and the amount of advertising is minimal.
Indonesia
When choosing Indonesia, no significant features are added. The only peculiarity is frequent firmware updates. Face unlock works more accurately.
Note! If you want to get your call recording back, it's not enough to just change the country. You need to completely reflash your smartphone to Indonesian firmware.
Pros and cons of changing your smartphone country
Changing the region in the settings of your smartphone or Google Play has its advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantages can be quite noticeable, but they are offset by pleasant bonuses.
Let's consider the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure.
pros
- Unlock new features.
- Increase volume.
- Improved picture and sound smoothness.
- Opportunity to be the first to receive OTA.
- Availability of some applications.
- Completely disable advertising in MIUI.
- Additional interface customization options.
- Removing regional restrictions.
- Improved audio processing.
- Wallpaper carousel work.
- Access to unique regional content.
Minuses
- Xiaomi face unlock may stop working.
- MIUI updates can be unstable and problematic.
- The Google Pay contactless payment system may not work.
- Time is often lost.
There are not many disadvantages, so some users are willing to take the risk. Changing the region allows you to fully use your smartphone, despite Xiaomi’s restrictions. This is what attracts gadget owners to this operation.
After all, even unstable OTA updates that turn the phone into a “brick” do not pose a particular danger. You can restore the functionality of your Xiaomi smartphone by returning it to factory settings.
Choosing the best MIUI region
Let's summarize the above and determine the best region in Xiaomi phones for certain purposes.
Without advertising
If your goal is to completely get rid of advertisements, definitely set it to the UK . You won't get additional features such as system customization and cool sound, but there will be no advertising in the pre-installed applications. The USA is also suitable, but there is still advertising content there, albeit in smaller quantities.
For updates
Are you wondering which region gets updates faster? Pay attention to China, India and Mexico . New builds arrive very often, but lags are possible. Also be prepared for a lot of advertising and useless system applications.
For sound
The leader is definitely Singapore . The sound in headphones and speakers is loud, high-quality and rich. India is in second place, but there the difference is felt only when using headphones.
Now you know which region is louder on MIUI, as well as where updates arrive faster and there are no ads. Next, let's look at how to change the region on Xiaomi.
Which region is better to choose?
Let's divide all regions by place:
- Nepal - does not affect the operation of the software, provides an increase in volume and the number of themes for the interface.
- Russia is a standard country with an average amount of advertising and guaranteed performance in the CIS countries.
- The UK is comparable in functionality to Russia, but disables any advertising in the interface and branded applications.
- China is the best place to get updates first, but there is a possibility of Google services being disrupted.
- Singapore - noticeable improvement in sound quality and volume.
- USA - improves overall system stability and music quality.
- India - The phone is getting louder, but bringing even more advertising integrations.
The final choice remains with the user. Nobody forbids you to try chips for one country, then for another, and then, after weighing all the pros and cons, choose the appropriate option.
FAQ
How to determine the region?
To find out the region installed on your smartphone, you need to go to the “Advanced settings” section. All the necessary information is displayed there, including language and country.
What should I do if I can’t change the region on Xiaomi?
To get started, simply restart your phone or reset it to factory settings. In most cases this helps. If you carried out some serious actions with your smartphone, and this led to the country not changing, only unlocking the bootloader and flashing it will help.
After changing the country, Face ID does not work, how to solve the problem?
In some regions, face unlock may not work correctly, for example, in Kazakhstan. For better performance of the function, it is recommended to install India or Indonesia.
Face unlock for everyone
If face unlock is not available on your Xiaomi, then try changing your home region to “India”. As a rule, this problem occurs in budget smartphones, but it also happens in flagship models . Activating face unlock is especially required for owners of Redmi 7A and 8A , which do not have a fingerprint scanner.
To understand whether the functions have been activated or not, go to “Settings” – “Blocking and protection” – “Adding face data”.
The list of additional settings should have a tab named “Region”. By default, Poland will definitely be set here. To change your region, tap this field, then select the country you want to switch to from the list of available options. You can choose the USA or one of the Asian countries.
How to create a Mi Account through an application on a Xiaomi phone
Application registration process. Source: xiacom.ru
When installing applications on a smartphone that require user authentication, a Mi Account is sometimes required. In this case, you can register directly through this application:
- Click the "Registration" button
- Enter your phone number
- Wait for the SMS message
- Enter the confirmation code in the appropriate field to complete registration
