Table of contents:
- 1. Dark mode
- 2. Customize the home screen
- 3. Hide files
- 4. Duplicate applications
- 5. Record calls
- 6. Access the camera on the lock screen
- 7. Silence your mobile quickly
- 8. Use the mobile with one hand
- 9. Record the screen
- 10. Second desk
- 11. Open applications at startup
- 12. Activate gestures
- 13. Protect applications with a password
If you have a Xiaomi Mi Max 3 in your possession, you may want to make the most of it to make the most of its functionalities. The device is governed by Android 8.1 under the MIUI 10 customization layer, a system with a large number of cheats available. For example, it is possible to activate a dark mode that turns the interface black in order to save battery life. In addition, MIUI 10 also allows you to customize the home screen, so that we have more order and less chaos in the applications.
But not only this, MIUI 10 gives the option to many options as you can see below. Keep reading because we reveal the 13 best tricks available for the interface.
1. Dark mode
MIUI 10 brought with it the implementation of dark mode natively. Previously, the only way to put the background black was with a third-party theme. The main objective of this mode is to save battery. In fact, Xiaomi itself recommends having it activated to increase the duration of autonomy. In any case, keep in mind that the Mi Max 3 has plenty of battery. Equip a 5,500 mAh with fast charge. In any case, if you want to activate it it is very simple. You just have to enter settings, then Screen and Dark Mode. Then you just have to turn the lever to activate it.
You will see a warning displayed stating that certain playback settings are not compatible with dark mode. However, they will be restored once you activate the dark mode.
2. Customize the home screen
As in iOS MIUI 10 is organized in a similar way. That is, unlike Android, it does not have an application drawer. The main desktop is the home screen and the place where installed apps are stored. One way to better organize the space is to create folders to move different apps according to theme. To do this, press and hold on the desktop background. You will see that a configuration screen opens with three shortcuts to perform different functions: go to settings, change the wallpaper or add widgets. It also allows you to move a selection of apps in bulk. Just what you need.
3. Hide files
If you have a Xiaomi Mi Max 3 surely you already know the file explorer, one of the apps that come by default on any Xiaomi mobile. Through this app you can have greater control of all the files you have on your device, as well as adjust different privacy options. In case you didn't know, if you press and hold any file, you will have the option to keep it hidden by password. This is a very useful trick if you have your phone open, but there is a file that you want to remain hidden.
4. Duplicate applications
It is possible that on some occasion you have wanted to use your Dual SIM phone to have two WhatsApp accounts on the same mobile, or play two games with different accounts, and you have had no choice but to install an application duplicator. In case you did not know, in the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 it is not necessary to download any third-party app for it. MIUI 10 offers native support for duplicating.
To start it, you just have to enter the settings section, click on Dual applications and activate those applications that you want to repeat. The moment you duplicate an app, you will be asked if you want to make a duplicate of Google Play Services as well, to which you will have to say yes if you want to sign up for games with several accounts simultaneously.
5. Record calls
Do you need to record a phone call and you don't like any app on Google Play? Do not worry too much, because MIUI 10 includes a service that gives you this possibility in the Xiaomi Mi Max 3. To do this, go into settings, System applications, Call settings.
If you enter the Incoming call you can configure the recording, with the possibility of choosing only a few numbers or that all calls are automatically recorded. Also, if you browse a bit through the Call settings, you can also configure block lists or gestures to silence a call.
6. Access the camera on the lock screen
It is possible that on some occasion you have missed capturing very good photos for the simple fact that you did not have time to open the Camera app on your mobile. The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is prepared so that you never miss the opportunity to get an image ten just due to lack of time. To do this, it has a direct access that, in a matter of seconds, will give you the possibility to shoot.
Go to Settings and click on Lock screen and password. Then go to Run Camera. This will allow you to slide from right to left on the lock screen so that the camera app opens instantly. In addition, you can also configure it so that pressing the volume down button twice opens the camera when the panel is locked.
7. Silence your mobile quickly
Imagine that you are in the middle of a meeting or at the cinema and you have forgotten to silence your mobile. While you do or don't do it, everyone looks at you and starts to pout you. MIUI 10 allows you to mute it quickly just by turning it. To activate this option, enter the Settings section, Telephone and Turn to silence. In this way, the moment you receive a call and you don't want it to continue ringing, you just have to turn the mobile over and turn the screen down to stop it ringing.
8. Use the mobile with one hand
The screen of the Xioami Mi Max 3 has a size of nothing more and nothing less than 6.99 inches. It is a panel so wide that it can be quite uncomfortable depending on what situations, for example if we are walking down the street and we cannot use both hands because we have one busy carrying something. There is a way to use the device with one hand so that writing or navigating while we cannot use both is easier.
This is resizing the screen. To do this, enter the settings and go to the Hand section. Then customize this mode to create a screen from 3.5 inches to 4.5 inches. It is true that making the most of the panel is always better, but it is a very useful trick for when we cannot use two hands.
9. Record the screen
It is possible that at some point you need to record the screen of your Xiaomi Mi Max 3 for some reason, either to carry out a tutorial or simply for a friend to see how you use your favorite app. You just have to look for the Screen Recorder function within the device settings. Once you have opened it, press the red circle at the bottom right of the panel to start recording.
Keep in mind that as long as you don't stop it, it will be recording without disturbing you when doing whatever you want on the screen. A small red button will simply remain, which you will have to press when you want to stop recording. Once you do, your video will automatically save to the gallery.
10. Second desk
With your Xiaomi Mi Max 3, thanks to MIUI 10, you can have two desktops instead of one. For example, one for leisure and one for work. If you want to activate this option, you must enter settings and Second space. In this way, you can create a separate desktop with your own applications, accounts and notifications. The moment you get tired of having two desktops and want to continue having only one, you just have to go back into the settings and revert this option. Of course, keep in mind that all the apps that have been installed on that second desktop will be deleted.
11. Open applications at startup
As it happens in Windows or Mac, that we can choose which applications we want to appear as soon as we start the computer, MIUI 10 allows this same in the Xiaomi Mi Max 3. You just have to go to settings and enter Permissions to then select the tab Automatic start. Then you just have to select which applications you want to start every time you turn on the phone.
12. Activate gestures
To activate functions quickly on the Xiaomi Mi Max 3, you just have to resort to the shortcuts of buttons and gestures. Like what we explained above for the camera, you can configure the device to activate the flashlight, open the mail or any app you want just by making different combinations of buttons or taps on the screen. Go to the settings section, additional settings and Quick access to Buttons and Gestures. Once inside, configure the section you want to your liking.
13. Protect applications with a password
A good way to protect your applications from prying eyes is to put passwords on them. You may not like to put it at the beginning, but if you are more in favor of doing it in apps like WhatsApp or Instagram. In that case, you just have to enter the Application Lock section within settings. In case you have activated the biometric unlocking systems, it will ask you both to save this pattern.
