Xiaomi is one of the most relevant manufacturers today and accompanies its launches with its own personalization layer that works on Android: MIUI 14 is the latest version. This includes a set of useful tools which we reviewed recently as a theme switcher. But, in addition to the customizable aspects, something that you may not know is an application that will strengthen our terminal and keep it ready for any task that we have to undertake.
This application simply called with the term “Security”, is delivered by default, installed in all terminals of the Chinese manufacturer. It hides some secrets that we are going to review so you can get the most out of it, leaving your Xiaomi mobile optimized and protected against threats like malware. We tell you everything you can do with this application on your mobile with MIUI 14.
The safety of carrying our own mobile
The first feature of this native Xiaomi app that stands out is its cleaner: helps us save memory by removing unnecessary items (some are useful, but can be regenerated) such as cached files, application packages and residual files.
It will be as simple as clicking on the cleaner and then touching the button that we see at the bottom. This will show us the word “Clean” in addition to “megas” or even “gigas” which help us save. The cache is necessary, but have no fear, will be regenerated after deletion. In fact, it is good to clean it once in a while.
It’s good security
A circular green icon will show us another interesting function. We are talking about the “Security Scan”, the anti-virus function speak clearly. When we access, the phone scans files and applications in case there is any type of virus.
The technology it uses is based on the well-known technology software Avast. And it won’t take too much time to perform the scan. If you detect any strange behavior on your Xiaomi, it is recommended pass this tool from time to time.
Speed up your mobile with MIUI 14
A problem that usually appears after months accumulate applications that we do not use and jokes in the form of WhatsApp videos, it is common for our Xiaomi mobile to slow down in the long run. It would have no reason, but if we are not very keen on keeping our device clean, it can happen.
This is where the “Speed Boost” section comes in, which will scan the cache allowing us to remove it individually in each application. In the central part of the screen we will see the amount of cache that we will free. It is easy for us to accumulate several GB, so it is not useless to give it a speed key by pressing the “Accelerate” button.
If sweeping is not enough, do a thorough cleaning
“Deep cleaning” is the section of the security app that helps us to leave our device as new. It is true that the applications we install will leaving garbage in the form of filesso this utility will help us with that.
When we enter, the application will give us a recommendation on the space available on the device. Yet we can do a deep cleaning Starting with pictures, tap “Erase Now” to remove duplicate photos it detects automatically. In addition, it includes a very intuitive graph where we can see which apps are taking up the most memory.
Likewise, it shows us large files (which consume a lot of memory), large videos and application APK files. These items are forgotten after downloading and there is no better way to remove them than using this tool.
Bonus: the rest of the tools are no less important
These actions that we have commented on are not the only ones present in “Security”, if we slide down we will see some additional utilities. And they are no less important than the ones we reviewed, on the contrary, they will surprise you.
Is WhatsApp filling up your mobile’s internal memory? There is no problem. Security hides a kind of WhatsApp cleaner that helps us delete all the files that accumulate. The said cleaner scans the folder of the messaging application to show us the images, videos, documents, GIFs, wallpapers and voice messages that we have. We can select them by keeping our finger pressed, and thus we will delete them in a few seconds.
We cannot forget the “Application lock” function, a shield against invaders who take our mobile without authorization. With it, you can hide the apps you want behind an unlock pattern or using your fingerprint. For example, if we don’t want a stranger to access our WhatsApp chats, we will block them. The next time someone tries to access, MIUI 14 will show a notice to enter the registered pattern or fingerprint.
Equally useful is the “Troubleshooter”, which will put our mobile to the test in various aspects: performance, network, battery and other issues. If there was an incident, he would let us know by showing the possible solution next to it. In addition, it shows us curious suggestions that will help us notice problems, it warned me that I have the Do Not Disturb mode active.
On the other hand, the “Data consumption” section informs us about the applications that consume our mobile data rate. This is very useful, because if we perceive abnormal behavior, we will be able to identify which application is the cause. Thus, we can take measures such as uninstallation to prevent you from spending the available bonus.
The application that occupies this article also mixes other features of the Xiaomi layer and serves them as links. For example, double apps, second space, Game Turbo (optimizer for games) or privacy settings. All of these can be found from phone settings but it is appreciated that they appear here if we do. Maintenance works.
In short, the tools included in the “Security” application of your Xiaomi with MIUI 14 offer us a thousand possibilities. stay mobile clean, fast and safe it has never been so easy until now. You know, the Chinese manufacturer’s layer has a “suite” of utilities that will save us on more than one occasion.
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