Hardware specs are just the start—MIUI 9 on Android Nougat elevates the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 into a truly versatile device. As seasoned MIUI users, we've uncovered features that transform everyday use.
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1. Navigate easily with Quick Ball
2. Do more with gestures
3. Do more with Gallery
4. Play with the navigation bar
5. Enable smart sleep mode
6. Customize the reading mode
7. Adjust notification settings
Get the most out of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 
Explore these proven Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 tips and tricks to maximize your MIUI 9 experience.
Also see: Here's how to improve gaming performance in MIUI 9
Full-screen displays are now standard, even on budget phones like the Redmi Note 5, but they can challenge one-handed use. Enter Quick Ball: a customizable shortcut menu you can position anywhere on screen.
Enable it in Settings > Additional Settings, and personalize the buttons for quick access.
Cool tip: Enable one-handed mode and select from 3.5-, 4.0-, or 4.5-inch screen sizes.MIUI 9 supports intuitive gestures for screenshots, power menu, and more—all without buttons.
Activate in Additional Settings > Gesture Buttons & Shortcuts. For extras, enable Developer Options by tapping MIUI version 7 times in Settings > About Phone.
The built-in Gallery app includes a collage maker with diverse layouts—ditch third-party apps.
Open Gallery, tap the three-dot menu, and select Collage.
MIUI 9's editor also features an Erase tool for removing objects seamlessly.
Edit photo > Erase > brush over unwanted areas.
See more: 3 Really Cool (and Well Hidden) Photoshop Features
Customize or hide the full-screen navigation bar in Settings > Additional Settings > Gesture Buttons & Shortcuts.
For advanced tweaks, try Navbar Apps from the Play Store to add colors or images.
For more, check these 3 tricks to customize the Android navigation bar.
MIUI 9's Smart Sleep uses machine learning to detect your routine, auto-disabling NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi to save battery.
Find it in Battery > Manage app battery usage > Scenarios.
Avoid blue light strain at night with the built-in Reading Mode, which applies a warm monochrome filter.
Enable in Display > Reading Mode, and schedule it for automatic activation.
MIUI 9 on the Redmi Note 5 lets you group low-priority notifications and prioritize key apps.
Access via notification shade settings.
Cool tip: Disable 'Show on lock screen' to keep the shade off your lock screen.Implement these tips to elevate your device. Stay tuned for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 camera tricks.
