Launched with the slogan "The Smartphone for All" , the Redmi 5A is the latest offering from the house of Xiaomi. Packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset and a 3000mAh battery, the Redmi 5A is one of Xiaomi's budget offerings, which comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
Contents1. Customize color and contrast2. Adjust notification panel3. Skip scan screen 4. Switch to reading mode5. Use it as an IR6 remote. Lock them all Get the most out of your Xiaomi Redmi 5A
However, as we all know, a phone means more than hardware specs. It's the software that matters most. The Redmi 5A experience can be further enhanced with a few tweaks and tweaks, just like any other smartphone.
So, today we are going to discover the top 5 Redmi 5A tips and tricks that will definitely take your experience to the next level.
Other stories :6 Best Xiaomi Redmi 5A Cases and Covers You Can BuyThe Redmi 5A sports a 5-inch HD display, and while the screen is bright and crisp, the default screen appears a little yellowish.
Luckily, this Android phone gives you the option to choose from three different color shades — Warm, Standard, andCool .
All you have to do is go to Settings> Display> Contrast &Colors and make your choice.
What else? You can also choose from two different contrast levels. While the contrast levels remain the same throughout the standard option, the increased contrast option gives a sharper display.MIUI 9 and Android Nougat together bring the best in customization to the Redmi 5A. From channeling left and right audio channels equally across both headphones to being able to multitask using the split-screen feature, the options are wide and varied.
Another tweak is to customize incoming notifications as per your choice. So if you want a particular app's notifications to be on top, give the app the highest priority.
To do this, go to the Status bar notifications and settings> App notifications and tap on the name of that particular app, which will take you to that app's settings page.
Once there, toggle the Priority switch to To . To complete, you can also enable the App icon badge option, which will display a small dot above the app whenever there is an unread notification.If you want to escape the drama of swiping across your Android phone's screen to unlock it, the Redmi 5A gives you a great option.
If you toggle the Skip swipe screen in the Screen lock settings, it will take you to the lock screen when you press the power button. Sweet and simple, if you ask me.
It's late 2017 and our phones have become our speedboat brains. From checking our bank details to tracking our friends' activities (thanks, Facebook), it's no secret that most of us rely heavily on our smartphones.
If the exercise above sounds familiar, now would be a great time to turn on Reading Mode on your phone. This mode will reduce the blue light emission from your Android phone and add a yellowish tint to the screen.
What else? You can also have the Reading Mode scheduled at a specific time. It will automatically activate at a certain time when you want to use your phone as an ebook reader.
Speaking of eBooks, here are 7 best eBook reader apps for Android.Xiaomi's Redmi 5A comes with an Infrared sensor, which means you can use it as a universal remote. In most scenarios, this saves you from searching for the remote under sofa cushions or the sofa itself.
A good thing about this is that the remote app comes with a number of Indian business profiles.
All you have to do is set the Mi Remote app, tap the Add Remote and choose the components according to your needs.The Xiaomi Redmi 5A also comes with an App lock feature that, as the name suggests, locks your apps with a pattern. A very handy feature, it prevents your friends from snooping around your phone.
To enable it, go to the Security app and press App Lock . Select the apps you want and set the template. You can also link your Mi Account as a safeguard measure. Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of your Redmi 5A. However, before you jump into exploring your new phone, remember that MIUI itself is a RAM-hogging operating system, due to which you might want to think twice before activating the Second space characteristic. Also, don't forget to try the Duplicate Apps characteristic.
Is there another favorite trick of yours that we missed? Let us know in the comments below.
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