Once you install Android apps from Google PlayStore, you should probably manage them from time to time.
Default prefs help in working of the app.
But for optimum usage, you’re gonna wanna update them.
Notifications, Cache Memory, App permissions are some of them you better pay attention.
Since its launch in 2017 Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has kept updating its Android OS.
The latest version is 7.0.
On top of it, this brand has its own user interface called MIUI which has reached 11.0.2.
There are different kinds of apps like system apps, installed apps, dual apps which have unique purpose.
In MIUI 10.2, each punch in of app has its own parameters and permissions.
Redmi System Apps
In Redmi Note 4 there are system apps which come preinstalled.
You cannot uninstall them, unless you take root access.
To manage any app, tap any of them.
For example,Mi Cloudis one of these apps.
This is a cloud service provided by Xiaomi.
It provides free 5GB storage.
It can be used to backup your contacts, sms, photos, documents, etc.
you’re able to tap the Sync now button to sync all your related files.
Then there are other options like Find equipment, Home screen backup, Deleted items, Free.
you’ve got the option to set the first two options toon/offwhen required.
There are lot ofsyncing itemslike 1.
Display photos and info3.
View contact names as8.
View SIM card space11.
Smart groups
MIUI Default Apps
In general there are 4 options for all the installed apps.
Permissions
you’re able to also sort these kind of apps by status.
Most of the installed apps have similar kind of configs.
For example,Chrome appdisplays its version.
Below that you might see the following options.
Battery
Below that you have
1.
Clear defaults
Some apps have autostart options.
you’re free to turn off the switch on/off.
you might disable some of them if they are not required.
The Telephone option may not be required if you want to just browse photos and videos.
Manage App Performance
1.
Clear data
These areimportant settingsfor any app.
If it keeps running and taking lot of battery and resources, then you might force stop.
Some apps display a warning message that the app may behave unexpectedly if this is done.
With time, new updated versions of these apps are installed.
Manage Cache and Data
The Clear data has some options like 1.
The second option is useful to make apps run faster.
These are not generally cleaned by the Security app of Redmi Note 4.
So you have tomanually clear cachefrom time if you are havin slow issues or crashes.
If you clear data, any controls that are personalized will be removed and original controls will be restored.
Dual App in Redmi
It is one of the worthy features in Xiaomi devices.
you might use multiple social accounts at once.
For example, WhatsApp has the provision to use only one mobile number connected to an account.
The same can be said of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
You may want to use multiple accounts for the same social connection.
Both can be opened in the same screen.
Instead of opening a new screen for each account, this is more convenient.
Lot of apps support this feature.
For this to work, Redmi phones and MIUI version has to support this feature.
It will take some time to calculate your cached data.
Pop-up will show up This will clear cached data for all apps.
Tap on OK. you could also clear each individual app cache.
it’s possible for you to also tap on Dual Apps underSettings.
Then you could move the blue slider tooff.
This will block the dual app.
This will also remove all app data.
How to Uninstall System Apps in Redmi Note 4
First enable Developer options under tweaks.
Then you should probably set up the ADB drivers to make the adb command work.
Connect your Mi phone to a PC.
OpenPowershell/Command Promptand start adb shell.
Then typepm uninstall k user 0 .
you could also make use of Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools software to remove system apps using the interface.
Tap onSecurityand tap onBoost speedin MIUI 11.
It will close all the apps running in memory.
you’re free to also make use of Cleaner to clear trash and free up space.
The phone performance is optimized to the best regarding system security and cache.
you could also clear all app cache data at once.
Uninstall any apps if not necessary and take too much memory.
How to Free up Space in Redmi Note 4
There are several tips to do it.
you’re able to uninstall apps which are occupying junk of your memory.
it’s possible for you to remove duplicate photos and videos on your mobile.
Clean your WhatsApp redundant folders.
Otherwise, you’ve got the option to take its backup and delete the files.
- dump the cache data of your apps.
Do a Deep clean of your phone, which will automatically find the unnecessary files.
If the account is already created, you might see Xiaomi Cloud service.
Normally, 5GB of free cloud storage is allowed for this app.
Under Special features, you could see Home screen backup.
it’s possible for you to manage the backups of home screen, apps and prefs here.
You should know the package name to remove it using adb command.
If you use the interface, you might restore it back again.
Both of them come with some free cloud storage.
These include contacts, sms, media etc.
This is more convenient, as you enable them back again if required.
If you uninstall the system apps, getting them back is problematic sometimes.
In the interface, you just have to opt for required system apps on the Disable tab.
How to force stop apps in MIUI 10
In MIUI 11, you might go to options.
Tap on Manage Apps.
you might see all your apps which includes system and third-party apps.
Tap on any app.
At the bottom of the screen, you’ve got the option to see any option Force stop.
Sometimes, it is disabled.
Then you are not allowed to perform that function.
Also for most of the system apps, this option is disabled.
You should see Storage details like Internal Storage etc.
Tap the drop-down beside that.
You should see Storage for dual apps.
In that folder you’re able to see Android, DCIM, WhatsApp etc kind of folders.
Tap on Android > data folder.
You should see different folders related to dual apps.
Their use lies in using little memory space and are like installation free apps.
They can be run instantly without taking much of phone resources.
Scroll down to the bottom to find the Data usage app.
Tap on Restrict data usage.
you’re able to restrict Mobile data and Wi-Fi.
If you have multiple SIMs, then you’re able to restrict for all those SIMs.
A green tick indicates data is not restricted.
How to hide apps in Mi Note 4
There are two methods.
you’ve got the option to spread the two fingers.
Then you are asked for the App lock password.
Then the hidden apps folder will open.
you’ve got the option to add the required third-party apps.
System apps cant be hidden.
App lock can also be reached under System > Apps.
Tap on About phone > System update.
The update release varies from region to region.
