The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 revolutionized budget smartphones in India at just Rs. 9,999 (US$150). Featuring an all-metal body, fingerprint sensor, solid camera, and exceptional battery life, it was Xiaomi's first India-launched device with a fingerprint scanner—and it quickly became a hit. Running MIUI 7 on Android Lollipop, it packed innovative features that punched above its price.
From my extensive experience testing Xiaomi devices, here are the top 5 tips and tricks to supercharge your Redmi Note 3.
In games, accidental presses on capacitive buttons can ruin your flow—especially in online races where every second counts. The Redmi Note 3 lets you disable them easily.
Swipe down the notification panel, find the Button toggle, and activate it. Play worry-free; re-enable when done. This simple tweak has saved countless sessions for gamers like me.
MIUI 7.2.2+ introduced app locking via fingerprint—a game-changer for privacy. If you haven't got the update, it's rolling out in batches.
Open the Security app, tap the shield icon (top-left), confirm your password, and select apps to lock. I've relied on this for secure banking apps.
Mi Launcher (Mi Space) gains an app drawer with specific themes like Android N or Marshmallow by Xeymoire.
Apply the theme, then swipe down with two fingers to access it. It's basic—no search or grouping yet—but a solid step. Swipe up to revert.
Shrink the screen to 3.5, 4, or 4.5 inches for easy one-handed use. Found in Advanced settings—select your preferred size.
Swipe from the home button toward recent or back to trigger. Repeat to expand. Custom sizing makes it one of the best accessibility features I've used on budget phones.
Create a child-safe space with only approved apps. Password or fingerprint required to exit—perfect for kids, family, or guests.
In settings, pick apps for Kids Mode. It blocks Gallery, Dialer, Messaging, etc., ensuring peace of mind.
These proven tips from my Redmi Note 3 testing will elevate your experience. Share your favorites in the comments!
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