Custom firmware has long taken a separate place in the life of gadgets. They are developing simultaneously with official firmware. The firmware data was previously created primarily for Windows Mobile, but now you can find various options for Android.
How is a custom shell different from the original? Developers remove from it many unnecessary built-in applications and services that, in most cases, are not needed by users, as well as slightly change the appearance, making it more convenient and functional.
Experienced buyers like non-original firmware because they work much faster, as they take up less RAM. And, importantly, such software is most often more stable and reliable.
There are very few disadvantages of custom firmware. Often, a phone with a changed shell loses its warranty. And also sometimes, if a person does not know how to properly flash his gadget, he can simply turn it into a "brick".
What is MIUI?
The article will focus on MIUI 7 firmware. An overview of this shell should start with what MIUI is and why it has become so popular among domestic and foreign customers. In a nutshell: this software works on smartphones with Android OS. Created by Chinese fans of the "green man." If you delve deeper into the concept of this firmware, as well as user reviews about it, it is worth saying that it is considered the most reliable, stable and high-quality among those installed on Android.
All versions of MIUI look unusual and interesting, they will be able to maximize all the charms of the phone.
How to install MIUI 7?
A review of the shell is best started with how to install it. If it is already “driven” into the smartphone and works fine, you should start reading the lower paragraphs, which indicate the features of the firmware.
You can install the software using one of the proposed options:
- Download from the site and update manually.
- Use PC Suit.
- Update firmware over the air.
Let's consider each of the ways.
Installing MIUI 7 will be successful using the first method, if the phone already has a stable 5th or 6th version from MIUI.
In order to change the firmware, you need to go to the official website of the manufacturer, find the right version for your phone and download it to the gadget. After that, it’s worth looking into the built-in “Update” function, choosing what you need from the list and starting the process. Everything else will be done by the smartphone itself.
Using PC Suit is a bit more difficult to upgrade. First you need to turn off the phone and unlock the installer mode. After that, it’s worth starting the program that you first need to download, and connect the phone to a personal computer. The utility itself will find the necessary update, the user only needs to select the desired one and press the corresponding button.
You can update by air only if the phone has the 5th or 6th version of MIUI. To do this, go to the special Updater application, which is built-in, click the corresponding button. After the update, you must restart the phone.
Data level
MIUI 7 firmware will be useful if the phone is from Xiaomi. You must go to the "Settings" tab. In it you need to find a special menu called “Status”. It displays the signal strength, battery, serial number, IP address and other data. Moreover, it makes it easy to recognize the IMEI of a Xiaomi phone. MIUI 7 is designed specifically for models from this manufacturer.
Display calibration
In the event that the display works on the Xiaomi smartphone, it is necessary to calibrate it. To do this, go to "Dial" and enter the following combination: * # * # 6484 # * # *. It is under this address that the firmware system settings are located. In the menu “Touch-panel” there will be access to change the calibration, which can be set independently.
Screenshot
A screenshot on the MIUI 7 firmware, an overview of which may seem interesting to many, is done in two ways. The first is to open the curtain and click on the special icon. She is depicted in the form of scissors. This function allows you to take a screenshot of the window that is under the curtain.
The second way to create a screenshot: hold down the volume down and power on keys at the same time.
One-handed operation
Due to the fact that smartphones with a huge screen are increasingly appearing, manufacturers are trying to implement one-handed control functions in their firmware. MIUI 7 was no exception. A review of the software showed that this system is working properly.
In order to configure it, you need to make a slide from the "Home" button left or right (the side is selected depending on which display you want to move). After that, confirm the action, and the screen will immediately move to the desired angle. Also, the user can select the size of the area. This manipulation will allow you to effortlessly work with large-sized smartphones.