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  • How to enable WiFi Calling on Xiaomi Phones

    Xiaomi phones with the latest software update started supporting Wi-Fi Calls. You can use Airtel WiFi calls or Jio WiFi Calls on Xiaomi phones provided they are in the compatible device list in Airtel or Jio based on which network you are using. In this post, let us explore how to enable WiFi Calling on Xiaomi Phones.

    I have tested this method on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro running MIUI Global 11.0.6. Other phones such as Redmi 8, Redmi 8 Pro, if you have updated to MIUI Global 11.0.6, will support Wi-Fi calling on Airtel or Jio network in India.

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    For enabling WiFi calling you should be connected to Wi-Fi and VoLTE is enabled.

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    How to enable Wi-Fi Calling on Xiaomi Phones

    • First, check for the latest software update and install if any update is available.
    • Connect your phone to Wi-Fi and ensure VoLTE is enabled.
    • Now Go to Settings->SIM Cards & Mobile Networks.
    • Now tap on the SIM card for which you want to enable the WiFi calling.
    • Scroll down till the end.
    • First, check whether Use VoLTE is enabled. If not, please enable it.
    • Then, you will find an option called Make Calls using Wi-Fi.
    • Enable it.

    Now whenever your phone is connected to WiFi, you can make calls through WiFi even if you have a very low cellular signal. Do that, you cannot make calls when you don’t have a network signal.

    WiFi calling is very useful if you are staying in an area where the cellular signal quality is not great but you have a fast broadband connection. At the time of writing this post, you can use this feature if you are Airtel and Jio users only.

    Here is the list Jio WiFi and Airtel WiFi compatible Xiaomi phones.

    This list will change when more devices receive the latest software patch.

    • Xiaomi POCO F1
    • Redmi K20
    • Redmi K20 Pro
    • Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro
    • Redmi Note 7 Pro

    This summarises the answer to the question of how to enable WiFi calling on Xiaomi phones. Please share your experience with the WiFi calling feature in the comment section. Please mentioned the phone, you are using.

  • How to remove Ads in Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7

    Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7 are the great value for money smartphones which are available in India. However, ads sprinkled across the UI is little irritating. The good thing is you can disable most of these ads. Here are the some of the ways to reduce or remove ads in Redmi Note 7 pro and Redmi Note 7.

    Different ways to remove ads in Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro

    There is no direct solution to remove all ads at once. There are different steps to remove ads from different places.

    Remove ads after app install

    Out of the box, MIUI scans all the apps which are downloaded from Playstore. It is a good feature, but ads will appear after the scan. Though these ads are not intrusive, you may don’t want to see ads. If you want to disable ads appearing after installing a app from Google Play store in Redmi Note 7 Pro, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to Settings -> Security.
    • Disable Secure scan by toggling off.

    Turn off Wallpaper stories from Redmi Note 7 Lock Screen

    By default, images and other content are pushed to lock screen. To disable these lock screen wallpaper stories,

    • Go to Settings->Lock screen & Password.
    • Tap on wallpaper Carouse.
    • Toggle off “Turn on wallpaper Carousel“

    Turn off Ads from other Apps

    If you want to disable ads from third party apps that push Google Ads,

    • Settings-> Google-> Ads.
    • Toggle on the “Opt out of Ads personalization” option.

    How to turn off Ads within Xiaomi Apps

    If you want to turn off Ads within Xiaomi Apps in Redmi Note 7 Pro, you need to turn off ads individually. Here we covered few of the apps.

    How to remove ads from MIUI Cleaner in Redmi Note 7 Pro

    • Launch MIUI Cleaner.
    • Tap the brush icon on the top-right and then the gear icon.
    • Tap Receive recommendations to switch this Off.

    How to remove ads from Mi Video in Redmi Note 7 Pro

    Following method will remove ads from Mi Video app in Redmi Note 7 Pro.

    • Open Mi Video.
    • Tap Account on the bottom-right and then go to Settings.
    • Turn off Online recommendations. This will remove promotional content recommendation.
    • Set Push notifications to Off. This will stop showing spam notifications.

    How to remove ads from Redmi Note 7 Pro’s Mi Browser, Mi Security, and Mi Music apps

    • Go to Settings > System app settings > Security > Receive recommendations
    • Turn Off this option. This will disable ads in Mi Security.
    • Under Settings > System app settings > Music. Turn off Receive recommendations. This will disable ads in Mi Music.
    • Once again in Settings > System app settings > Browser > Privacy & security turn off Recommended for you. This is one step towards removing ads from Mi Browser.
    • To completely remove ads from Mi Browser, go to Settings > System app settings > Browser > Advanced > Set start page. Change the URL to your favourite URL. This will disable the default start page that has a lot of promotional content.

    This is the basic guide to get rid of ads in Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7. What is your take on ads in a smartphone?

  • Take screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro screenshots are good for capturing and sharing your game high score, share-worthy conversation in social networks such as Facebook, report a bug or almost anything and everything you see on your screen. In this post, we will cover 4 different ways to take a screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro.

    4 Different methods to capture screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro

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    How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro.

    Method 1: Capture screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro using the Hardware Keys

    This is one of the easiest and most common ways to capture a screenshot.

    • Navigate to the screen you want to capture.
    • Set the view exactly the way you want the screenshot.
    • Press and hold Volume Down and Power button simultaneously.
    • Screen will flash and you will hear the sound of the camera shutter clicking(If your phone sound is enabled).
    • It will save the screenshot in Gallery.

    Method 2: Capture screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro using the screenshot button

    • Access the quick menu or notification area.
    • You will find Screenshot button.
    • Tap on it.
    • It will save the screenshot.

    Method 3: Capture screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro using the three-finger swipe gesture

    • On a screen, you will wish to capture, swipe down in your screen using three fingers.
    • It will save the screenshot.

    Take scroll screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro

    • Go to the page you want to take scroll screenshot.
    • Then take a screenshot using any of the method mentioned before.
    • Tap on the popup screenshot in the right top of the screen.
    • Now tap on “Scroll” icon which is available in left bottom of the screenshot pop up.

    These are the 4 different ways to capture a screenshot on Redmi Note 7 Pro. However, there are many other third-party apps which solves the same purpose.

  • Redmi Note 7 Pro Pros and Cons

    Redmi Note 7 Pro is a feature packed smartphone with aggressive pricing. 48MP rear camera, an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor, a large 4,000mAh battery and an eye catchy design are the key USP of this device. On paper, it is one of the best value for money smartphone in the price segment. Here is the quick list of Redmi Note 7 Pro pros and cons.

    Redmi Note 7 Pro Pros and Cons

    Redmi Note 7 Pro Pros

    Let us get started with some of the merits of Redmi Note 7 Pro.

    Design

    Unlike last iterations of Redmi Note series smartphones, Redmi Note 7 Pro design looks more premium. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back. This looks great and ensures smartphone is durable. There is a plastic rim around the edges. The glass rear panel is curved. This makes the device feel good in hand.

    Display

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro sports 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) LTPS In-Cell display panel with aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and pixel density of 409 ppi. The colour reproduction and viewing angles are good. The content on the screen looks sharp. Outdoor visibility is good and auto brightness calibration is excellent.

    Camera

    Redmi Note 7 Pro has hude 48MP primary sensor on the back with 5MP depth sensor. There is a 13MP selfie camera which supports functions like HDR, AI beauty, portraits, and mirror function. However, autofocus isn’t on the list of features.

    The 48MP capability of the primary rear camera can only be enabled within the Pro mode. The 12MP is the standard photo mode. In low light situations, Redmi Note 7 Pro camera impresses with good details and less noise.

    In good lighting conditions, it takes beautiful images with good amount of details and high dynamic range. The colors are punchy and has good vibrancy. 13 MP selfie camera performance also impressive.

    Performance

    Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC paired with up to 4GB/6GB of RAM. It manages to handle day to day usage with ease. Heavy graphics demanding games like PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9: Legends are playable on this device.

    Battery

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro has 4000 mAh battery with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology support. With even heavy usage, it manages to cover full day with 10- 15% power left.

    Redmi Note 7 Pro Cons

    Here is the list of Redmi Note 7 Pro cons or demerits.

    • Hybrid SIM card slot: No dedicated slot for microSD card. Between 2nd SIM and microSD card, user need to choose either of one.
    • No bundled fast charger: The device supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology. But bundled charger is not a fast charger.
    • 5 MP rear secondary is limited for depth sensing: Like we saw in Galaxy M series smartphones, secondary camera does not takes wide angles photos.
    • Bloatware and ads in MIUI.