However, in some cases, this audible cue may be unnecessary, so you may want to turn it off. This guide will go over the procedure for turning off the startup boot sound on your phone running HyperOS.

How Startup Sounds Work in HyperOS

HyperOS is Xiaomi’s rebrand of its older Android-based operating system, MIUI. The update, which was announced in 2023, brought with it a number of performance and feature changes.

Although the surface-level workings are, more or less, the same, the underlying system has undergone quite a bit of a makeover. As part of that overhaul, Xiaomi introduced a completely new boot animation for HyperOS. However, at the same time, they also removed the option for disabling startup sounds, which was previously available to users running MIUI.

Why Turn Off the Startup Sound?

For any phone, including those running HyperOS, the startup sound essentially indicates that the device is booting up its operating system. While it’s been typically a part of the smartphone experience for a long time, users have recently begun to prefer turning this sound off. This is because it can be repetitively annoying and, at times, even redundant since the boot animation itself serves the same purpose.

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How to Turn Off HyperOS Startup Sound?

On HyperOS, there is no direct option or setting to turn off the startup sound. However, there are other methods to do so, which are explained in detail below.

Method 1: Put Your Phone to Silent Mode Before Powering Off

The only way to silence the startup sound on your HyperOS device is to essentially turn off all audio notifications and ringtone volume before powering off or restarting your phone. This will automatically mute the sound on startup as well and the boot audio won’t be heard.

To do this, you can either hold the Volume Down button (while the device is on) until the slider reaches its lowest point. Alternatively, you could also swipe down to the Control Center, where you’ll find the volume slider. Use it to turn the volume all the way down.

Method 2: Use Silent Boot to Automatically Toggle Silent Mode

The first method essentially requires you to first manually put your phone into silent mode and then power off your device. Once you turn it back on, you will then need to manually turn the volume up again to hear any alerts, messages, notifications, or incoming calls.

To bypass this issue, an app on the Play Store called “Silent Boot” automates this process. It works by toggling on Do Not Disturb mode when you prompt your phone to switch off or restart. When the phone boots back up, the app automatically turns off Do Not Disturb mode.

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MIUI vs HyperOS

In MIUI, users had the option to manually switch off the startup sound if they wanted to. To do this, you simply needed to:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Find “Sound & Vibration,” and tap on it.
3. Tap on “Additional settings,” or “More settings.“
4. Look for “Play audio at startup,” and turn the toggle off.

However, in HyperOS, Xiaomi decided to remove this setting altogether, possibly because they didn’t find the feature, or specifically the setting itself, useful. It also makes sense in that if a user doesn’t want any sound to disturb their surroundings, they would simply mute the audio to prevent any sound, not just the boot sound, from playing.

On the other hand, there may be cases where specifically the boot sound is perceived as annoying or irritating to the user, and they themselves want to isolate the sound and turn it off. Unfortunately, that option is not yet available in HyperOS.

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Conclusion

While the option for disabling startup audio has been removed from HyperOS Settings, you can still mute these sounds by switching your phone to silent mode before turning it off. This will make sure that your phone doesn’t ring or vibrate the next time it is powered on.

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In such cases, you do have the option to simply turn off the ringer on your Mac, and this guide will go into detail to explain the steps to do just that.

What is Ringer on MacBook?

The term “Ringer” is generally used when referring to Apple devices, although its meaning and functionality aren’t specifically limited to a single device or product. Essentially, it is a switch or toggle that plays a sound or vibration to alert you of any incoming calls or notifications.

In simple terms, if the ringer is on, it will play a sound when you receive a call, notification, or message, and will remain silent when turned off. In the latter scenario, all notifications will be delivered silently.

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Continuity in Apple Devices

In the Apple ecosystem, if you sign in with the same Apple ID on all your devices, you have the option to use Continuity features, which include but are not limited to wirelessly sending documents, files, images, and more to a nearby Apple device.

Continuity extends your workflow by allowing you to share your screen, universally control another device (such as using your MacBook trackpad to control an iPad), or even unlock a Mac with your Apple Watch.

In the same way, you also have the option to recieve or make calls from your MacBook using the same network as your iPhone. When this happens any call that you recieve on your iPhone will ring on your Mac, thus the term ringer is used for Mac devices here. Keep in mind that a Mac doesn’t have a dedicated ringer of its own and the term in generally limited to iPhone and iPad devices.

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How to Turn Ringer off on MacBook?

The procedures below will outline multiple ways to silence calls, messages and other notifications separately and collectively on your MacBook. These will be segregated into:

1. Call Notifications
2. Messages
3. All Notifications and Audio

1. Silencing Call Notifications

To silence the ringer on your MacBook for calls routed through Continuity (from your iPhone), you’ll need to focus on FaceTime settings, since all such call notifications come through the FaceTime app.

Method 1: Silencing FaceTime Notifications on Mac

Silencing notifications for FaceTime will prevent your MacBook from ringing or alerting you of incoming calls forwarded from your iPhone. Here’s how you can do that:

1. Open System Settings. (Click on Apple menu  > System Settings)

   

2. Click on Notifications and find “FaceTime.”

   

3. Click on FaceTime and toggle off “Allow Notifications.”

   

4. All notifications from FaceTime will be silenced.

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Method 2: Disable Call Routing to Mac from iPhone

Since disabling all FaceTime notifications on Mac will stop any sorts of alerts from the app, you can turn off Continuity features for calls solely via the iPhone itself. Here’s how you can do that:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Phone.”
3. Tap on “Calls on Other Devices.”
4. From here, turn the toggle off for any devices you don’t want your calls routed to.

2. Turning off Message Notifications

Turning off the ringer on your MacBook for your Messages will silence any incoming messages either using cellular connectivity or iMessage.

Method 1: Silencing “Messages” App Notifications on Mac

To block notifications for any incoming texts on your Mac, you’ll need to turn off notifications for the Messages app. Here’s how you can do that:

1. Open System Settings. (Click on Apple menu  > System Settings)

   

2. Click on Notifications and find “Messages.”

   

3. Click on Messages and toggle off “Allow Notifications.”

   

4. All notifications from Messages will be silenced.

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Method 2: Signing into a Different Apple ID

To silence all sorts of notifications from your Mac without explicitly turning off notifications for any app, you can simply choose to use a different Apple ID, if you have one. However, this isn’t recommended as your data, such as contacts, photos, and notes, won’t be automatically synced between devices with different Apple IDs.

Not only that, but any purchases that you make on one of your Apple IDs won’t be reflected on the other. Apple’s ecosystem is designed to work seamlessly with a single account, and disrupting this can disturb your normal day-to-day workflow.

If you still wish to use separate accounts on different devices, Apple has a detailed guide that lays down the methodology for doing so.

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3. Silencing All Notifications (Calls, Messages & Audio)

If you want to completely mute all audio coming out of your MacBook and silence all sorts of notifications entirely, you will need to mute the audio on your device. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open the Control Center.
2. Look for Sound section underneath the Display (Brightness) slider.
3. Turn the volume slider all the way to the left.

On older MacBook Pros with a Touch Bar, you can simply tap the Mute button to silence all audio and notifications.

Conclusion

Within the Apple ecosystem, Continuity allows you to switch seamlessly between your devices. Part of this is making or receiving calls from your iPhone on your MacBook. This feature is handled by FaceTime, and so, if you want to disable the ringer on your MacBook, simply disable notifications for FaceTime, or disable any sorts of call forwarding from your iPhone to other devices.

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This guide will walk you through the process of flashing TWRP onto your Xiaomi phone. We’ll look at some of the benefits of doing so, as well as the slight differences in the flashing procedure depending on whether you’re running MIUI or HyperOS.

What is TWRP?

The TeamWin Recovery Project, commonly known as TWRP, is a touch-based GUI custom recovery. It allows users to install custom firmware or ROMs, back up existing data, or perform a complete phone wipe, resetting it.

While every phone comes with its own OEM recovery software, which provides basic functionality, TWRP gives unrestricted access to install or update system files that would otherwise be restricted. It was initially developed for Nexus phones, but has since gained immense popularity and has been ported to other devices.

READ MORE: How to DIY Port TWRP for Android ➜

How to Flash TWRP in Xiaomi Devices?

The process of flashing TWRP on Xiaomi devices is fairly straightforward given that you’ve checked off all of the prerequisites required to install a custom recovery in your phone.

 Pre-Requisites

Before installing TWRP onto your device, you need to make sure you have the following sorted. You will need:

1. A phone with an unlocked bootloader.
2. A PC with ADB drivers installed.
3. A USB cable for connecting your phone to the PC.
4. An active internet connection for downloading TWRP files.

It is important that each requirement listed above is fulfilled. For instance, if your Xiaomi phone has a locked bootloader, you will need to unlock it first. We have a detailed guide that you can follow along to unlock your device’s bootloader.

Before starting to flash TWRP, it is also recommended to backup all of your existing data since it may be wiped off completely. Also, try to install ADB drivers in your PC first before proceeding along with this guide.

READ MORE: How to Unlock Bootloader on Xiaomi HyperOS Devices ➜

Step 1: Setting Up Platform Tools

To install TWRP on your phone, we’ll use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to flash the recovery image file. If you’re unfamiliar with ADB, it’s a tool that lets you communicate with and control your Android device from your computer.

ADB Platform Tools in particular, is a suite of different programs that provides a command-line interface, either via Command Prompt on Windows or Terminal on Mac, for interacting with your device via ADB or Fastboot. To set this up, follow the steps down below:

1. Download the SDK Platform Tools by Google.
2. Extract the downloaded .zip file.

   

3. You’ll find a folder named “platform-tools.” Within that folder, tap on the address bar, and type in ‘cmd.’ This will open up Command Prompt.

   

4. If you are on Mac, open the Terminal and head to the directory using the command “cd [file directory].”

   

5. This Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS) window will be used to push the ADB commands for flashing TWRP.

Step 2: Enabling Developer Options

The next step is to enable USB debugging and that involves unlocking any restrictions (Developer options) that might prevent communication with an external device. This is important not only for this process, but also because it allows you to flash a fresh version of the OS via Fastboot in case of a software brick where the device won’t boot normally after flashing TWRP.

To enable USB Debugging, follow the steps below:

1. Go to Settings and tap on “About Phone.”
2. Look for the “OS version,” and tap on it several times till you see the message: “You are now a developer.”Enabling “Developer options” in HyperOS
3. Head back to Settings and scroll down to find “Additional settings.” Tap on this.
4. Scroll down to “Developer options,” and tap on it.
5. Look for “USB debugging,” and turn the toggle on.Enabling “USB debugging” in HyperOS
6. In the confirmation dialog that pops up, tap “OK.The (HyperOS) precautionary dialog box

READ MORE: Android Developer Options Complete List (Explained) ➜

Step 3: Check your Phone’s Partition Scheme

Once all the necessary prerequisites are fulfilled, the next step is to check what sort of partition scheme your phone uses. There are two main types of these partitions — A/B and A-only. On the surface, note that non-A/B devices need only flash TWRP once, while the other set of devices must first boot into TWRP and then install the recovery from within the recovery itself.

A/B and Non-A/B (A-Only) Partitions

For devices that support A/B partitions or “Seamless Updates,” it works in a way that the operating system resides in one slot while any new update that needs to be installed does so in the other (inactive) slot. Once the update is successfully installed, the phone boots into the other partition and designates it as the active partition. However, if the update fails, the phone never boots into the other slot altogether.

The other set of devices with A-only partitions have a single recovery partition, whereas A/B devices’ recovery partition is split inside the boot image along with the kernel. This is why you will first need to boot the TWRP image via Fastboot (as you will see later) and then patch the recovery partition, which will install TWRP in both boot_a and boot_b partitions.

1. Download the Treble Check app from the Play Store.
2. Launch the app, and go to “Seamless System Updates.”
3. If the app reads “…and is detected to have an A/B system partition,” then you have an A/B partition, otherwise your devices uses a single A-only partition.

Step 4: Installing TWRP (A/B & A-Only)

Head on over to TeamWin’s official website, find if your device is listed in the list of supported devices and download the TWRP image (.img) file. Then follow the steps down below:

1.Non-A/B Partition (A-Only)

For this type of partition scheme, you will generally need to flash the recovery only once. To do this follow the steps down below.

1. Power off your phone, hold the Volume Down + Power buttons until you see the Fastboot screen.
2. Connect your phone to PC using a USB cable.
3. Open Platform Tools using Command Prompt or Terminal.
4. Type “fastboot flash recovery [recovery file name].”
5. Wait till the flashing process completes. Once you see “Finished,” you can reboot into TWRP by powering off your phone and then holding Volume Up + Power.

2. A/B Devices

For devices using an A/B partition scheme, the installation process is slightly different from the method above. In this case, you’ll not only need the previously downloaded .img file, but also a separate TWRP recovery .zip file.

1. Download the .zip file for TWRP and store it into your phone’s partition. It is recommended to use an external SD card or an OTG cable with a USB to store this file.
2. Power off your phone, hold the Volume Down + Power buttons until you see the Fastboot screen.
3. Connect your phone to PC using a USB cable.
4. Open Platform Tools using Command Prompt or Terminal.
5. Type “fastboot boot [recovery file name].“
6. In TWRP, tap on Install > Swipe to confirm flash > Reboot.

Step 5: Rebooting into Recovery

Now that TWRP is installed, there are two ways you can access TWRP. One using ADB and other using the physical buttons on your mobile phone.

1. ADB: In Fastboot mode, type “fastboot reboot recovery.”
2. Directly via Physical Buttons: When the phone is powered off, tap and hold the Power + Volume Up buttons. When you see the Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO logo, release the Power button.

MIUI vs HyperOS Flashing

Flashing TWRP or any other custom recovery onto any phone (not just Xiaomi) follows a similar basic procedure. You essentially use the ADB Platform Tools to flash the TWRP.img file onto your phone’s partition. However, the key difference lies in how Xiaomi’s different operating systems (HyperOS and MIUI) allow you to unlock the bootloader.

For MIUI, the process was straightforward. You simply needed to enable OEM Unlocking permissions and then initiate the unlock countdown timer using the Mi Flash tool. However, Xiaomi has implemented stricter restrictions on newer devices running HyperOS, making bootloader unlocking slightly more complex. We have a detailed guide available if you’d like to follow the process.

In addition to this, older Xiaomi devices might use either A-only or A/B partition schemes. This difference can make the flashing process slightly more selective, but the steps mentioned above also explain, in detail on how to identify your phone’s partition scheme.

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Conclusion

This guide outlines all of the important procedures for flashing TWRP onto your Xiaomi device. It caters to both device partition types (A/B & A-only) and both operating systems, including MIUI and the newer HyperOS. However, be aware that improperly following these instructions could permanently brick your device.

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The procedure for unlocking your Xiaomi device running HyperOS differs partially from that for users running MIUI. This guide will provide a detailed explanation of the new process, as well as the necessary elements to consider before starting to unlock your phone’s bootloader.

How Do Bootloaders Work?

The bootloader is essentially the first element that binds your phone’s hardware to its software. It contains codes that are executed before your phone runs the operating system. These codes are responsible for directing the system to load the operating system’s kernel, which in turn initializes the full operating system.

In the early stages of computing, physical switches had to be manually configured to specify the memory location from which programs were to be loaded. Bootloaders revolutionized this process by automating the loading sequence, eliminating the need for any sort of manual intervention. Their primary function is to locate and initiate the loading of the operating system kernel from the specified memory location.

The issue, however, is that once the operating system is loaded, it can’t be tinkered around with since it is locked to external modifications. This is why there’s a bootloader mode that essentially gives you basic access to I/O, system memory, and designated partitions to then update the firmware or wipe the system partition.

Locked vs. Unlocked Bootloader

Almost all phones nowadays come with a locked bootloader out of the box, which permits only packages signed by the respective OEM (in this case, Xiaomi) to make specific changes to system files. However, an unlocked bootloader enables third-party software to execute packages and commands to flash programs such as custom recoveries (e.g., TWRP, OrangeFox), and eventually, to root your device or install custom ROMs.

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How to Unlock Bootloader on HyperOS Devices?

Xiaomi has introduced several new restrictions, or more precisely, barriers to the procedure for unlocking the bootloader of your phone running HyperOS. This was likely done to decrease the number of users switching to a different operating system, or simply to discourage root access. Whatever the reason may be, Xiaomi is trying to encourage more people to remain within the HyperOS ecosystem.

For phones running HyperOS, here are the restrictions that must be adhered to before starting the process of unlocking your phone’s bootloader.

1. Your Xiaomi account must be at least 30 days old to register for an unlock request.
2. Only Xiaomi accounts registered outside Mainland China can apply for an unlock.
3. Unlock privileges are time-sensitive, and need to be re-applied after expiration. This time is usually a year. You’ll need to submit a new request again the next year if you’ve locked your device again.
4. You can unlock up to 3 devices per account. This account is bound to a specific phone number.

Step 1: Get the Xiaomi Community app

The first step is to download the Xiaomi Community app, if you haven’t already. In most regions, it typically does not come pre-installed. To install the app, follow these steps:

1. Open the Play Store app on your phone.
2. Search for “Xiaomi Community.”
3. Identify the app with the matching name developed by Xiaomi.
4. Tap “Install.”

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Step 2: Set-up the Xiaomi Community app

Once you have the Xiaomi Community app, you will need to sign in to the Mi account that is already associated with your phone. The app can manually detect and quickly log into that account automatically. Here’s how to do it:

1. Launch the Xiaomi Community app.
2. Agree to the Privacy Policy and User Agreement by tapping “Agree.”
3. On the login screen, select “Sign in / Sign up.”
4. If prompted, grant the app permission to access your Mi Account for a quicker login by tapping “OK.”
5. You will then be automatically signed in to the Xiaomi Community app.

Step 3: Switch to the “Global” Region

For most users, after logging into their accounts, it will be associated with their respective countries or regions. In this case, you won’t be able to see the option for submitting a request to unlock your phone’s bootloader. To do this, you’ll need to manually change the region to “Global” to see the options. Follow the steps below to do this:

1. Launch the Xiaomi Community app.
2. Navigate to the “ME” tab located on the bottom bar.
3. Select “Set up.”
4. Locate and tap “Change region.”
5. Choose “Global” from the available regions.
6. Confirm the change by tapping “Yes” when prompted.
7. Sign back in to the app. Once you do, the “Unlock bootloader” option should now be available within the “ME” menu.

Step 4: Submit an Unlock Request

Once everything is set up, the next step is to submit an unlock request. You can do this through the Xiaomi Community app itself.

1. Open the Xiaomi Community app.
2. Navigate to the “ME” section from the bottom bar.
3. Tap on “Unlock bootloader.”
4. You’ll see a “Read Me” page with a list of eligibility instructions and the unlocking tutorial. At the bottom of it, tap on “Apply for unlocking.“

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Step 5: Enabling OEM Unlock within HyperOS

After you’ve received approval from the Xiaomi Community app to unlock the bootloader for your device, the next step is to associate that Mi account (which has received the approval) with your phone. You’ll do this by enabling Developer options and then adding your account to the phone.

 Enable USB Debugging

To enable USB Debugging, follow the steps below:

1. Go to Settings and tap on “About Phone.”
2. Look for the “OS version,” and tap on it several times till you see the message: “You are now a developer.”Enabling “Developer options” in HyperOS
3. Head back to Settings and scroll down to find “Additional settings.” Tap on this.
4. Scroll down to “Developer options,” and tap on it.
5. Look for “USB debugging,” and turn the toggle on.Enabling “USB debugging” in HyperOS
6. In the confirmation dialog that pops up, tap “OK.The (HyperOS) precautionary dialog box

 Enable OEM Unlocking

Once Developer options are enabled, head on there and add your Mi account to your phone. But before doing this, enable OEM Unlocking.

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Developer options.
2. Toggle the switch in front of OEM unlocking to on.
3. When prompted, tap “Enable.”

Step 6: Link Your Mi Account to the Phone

The next step is to link your Mi account to your phone so that it recognizes what devices are connected to your Mi account, specifically for the purpose of unlocking your phone. Keep in mind that for this step, you will need to turn off your Wi-Fi and enable Mobile data, otherwise you won’t be able to associate your account to the phone.

1. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Developer options.
2. Tap on “Mi Unlock status.”
3. When prompted, tap on “Agree.”
4. Tap on “Add account and device.”

Once you linking your Mi account to your phone, it will initiate the unlock timer and a mandatory waiting period of 168 hours (7 days) will start. This is a fixed timeframe, and unfortunately, there is no known way to shorten it.

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Step 7: Finish Unlocking via Mi Flash Tool

To complete the entire procedure, make sure that you actually unlock your device. This will be done using the Mi Flash tool, and you will need a PC for this.

1. Install the Mi Flash tool.
2. Open the app and sign in with your Mi account.
3. Power off your phone and press the Power and Volume down button simultaneously to enter Fastboot mode.
4. Connect your phone to the PC via a USB cable.
5. Once the connection is successful, click the “Unlock” button in the Mi Flash tool to unlock the device’s bootloader.

Should You Unlock the Bootloader?

There is no definitive answer to this, as the use case varies from situation to situation, with each user having different reasons to unlock the bootloader. Perhaps you want to flash a custom ROM, root your device, or install third-party packages and a custom recovery. However, there are reasons why many OEMs don’t allow or make it increasingly difficult to unlock the bootloader in the first place.

Unlocking your phone’s bootloader can pose serious security risks and vulnerabilities, which can be challenging for newbies and beginners to deal with. The implications of this may extend beyond what is gained from unlocking the device.

In short, it is advisable to thoroughly research before attempting to unlock your device. If possible, experiment with a device that doesn’t contain important data. Not only is security a major concern, but sometimes, failing to follow the proper procedure while flashing a custom ROM or rooting your device can easily result in permanently damaging your device.

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Conclusion

The methodology outlined above goes into detail in explaining each step for unlocking your device’s bootloader if it runs HyperOS. For users running MIUI, this won’t be applicable as they will adhere to the older guidelines for unlocking their phones.

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This article will provide a detailed guide on rooting your Xiaomi device running HyperOS. We will cover both the risks involved and the procedures to follow for a safe root process.

What is Xiaomi HyperOS?

HyperOS is an Android-based operating system for Xiaomi devices, which replaced MIUI in 2023. Although presented as a complete overhaul, the software isn’t really that different from its predecessor, and most of the customization options are, more or less, the same.

Rooting HyperOS

For HyperOS, Xiaomi hasn’t made many changes under the hood, resulting in a user experience that is quite similar to that of MIUI. This extends to rooting the device as well since most of the procedure is mainly the same.

Rooting is the process of gaining privileged control over a device’s subsystems. It grants you deeper control over your phone’s hardware, allowing you to bypass potential restrictions set by the manufacturer or the Android operating system.

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Rooting HyperOS Using Magisk

The main idea behind rooting HyperOS using Magisk is to first obtain the phone’s, or rather HyperOS’, boot.img file. This file would then be provided to Magisk, which will handle the patching process and prepare a new file that can be flashed onto the phone.

Before starting the root process, it’s important to note that achieving root access on HyperOS requires unlocking your device’s bootloader. This can be done via the official route by submitting an unlock request to Xiaomi. However, the entire procedure carries a waiting period of approximately 168 hours before you can successfully unlock your device.

Pre-Requisites

Here are some of the elements to keep in check before you start the root process. Some of these are already discussed in detail above.

1. An unlocked bootloader.
2. A PC (for acquiring the boot.img file and later flashing it onto the phone).
3. A USB cable (for data transfer). You can also opt for a wireless transfer if that is what you prefer.
4. An active internet connection (to download required files).
5. Platform Tools (to use Fastboot commands to flash the patched boot.img file).
6. ADB Drivers.

 Enable USB Debugging

To enable USB Debugging, follow the steps below:

1. Go to Settings and tap on “About Phone.”
2. Look for the “OS version,” and tap on it several times till you see the message: “You are now a developer.”Enabling “Developer options” in HyperOS
3. Head back to Settings and scroll down to find “Additional settings.” Tap on this.
4. Scroll down to “Developer options,” and tap on it.
5. Look for “USB debugging,” and turn the toggle on.Enabling “USB debugging” in HyperOS
6. In the confirmation dialog that pops up, tap “OK.The (HyperOS) precautionary dialog box

Enabling USB Debugging will allow your phone to communicate with your PC later on in this procedure when the rooted recovery image file will need to be flashed back to the phone.

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1. Finding Your Phone’s “boot.img” File

The first step in rooting your phone is patching its boot.img file. This file is typically found within the payload.bin file, which is used to deliver OTA updates to your device.

1.1) Find the “payload.bin” file

1. Find the HyperOS Recovery ROM file online that matches your phone’s current OS version. Download the recovery file. This is usually in a .zip file format.

   

2. Extract the downloaded .zip file. Inside, you’ll find a file named payload.zip.

   

3. To extract the payload.bin file from the ROM’s zip, we’ll need the Payload Dumper Tool.

1.2) Extract the “payload.bin” File (Requires Python)

1. Download and install Python 3 (or newer) from the official website. During installation, make sure to check the option “Add Python to PATH.”
2. Download the Payload Dumper Tool from its official website. This will be a .zip file that will need to be manually extracted.
3. The extracted folder will contain several files, but our focus will primarily be the payload_dumper.exe file and two folders: payload_input and payload_output.

1.3) Acquire the “boot.img” File via Payload Dumper.

1. Copy the payload.bin file, previously obtained from the recovery ROM zip, into the payload_input folder.
2. Go to the parent directory containing the payload_input folder and run the payload_dumper.exe file.
3. This will extract the payload.bin file and generate a new file named boot.img within the payload_output folder. This is the file you need for the rooting process.

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2. Patching the boot.img File

Once you’ve obtained the boot.img file, you’ll need to patch it. This can be done using the Magisk Manager app. However, you’ll first need to transfer the boot.img file to your phone. You can do this manually via a USB cable or wirelessly.

1. Download the Magisk Manager app directly on your phone from a reliable source (avoid third-party app stores).
2. Open the Magisk Manager app. Look for an option like “Install.” Here, you’ll likely see a prompt to “Select and Patch a File.”
3. Go to the location where you transferred the boot.img file on your phone’s storage. Select the file to patch it with Magisk.

3. Flashing the Patched Image File (via PC)

Magisk will patch your phone’s boot.img file and create a new file named “magisk_patched.img” within your phone’s Download folder. This file is important for the next step and has to be transferred back to your PC.

3.1) Setting Up Your PC

1. Make sure you have ADB drivers installed on your PC.
2. Head on over to the platform-tools folder and open a Command Prompt window.
   • In the address bar of the platform-tools folder, type “cmd” and press Enter. This will launch a Command Prompt window within that directory.

3.2 Booting into Fastboot Mode

1. Power off your phone completely.
2. Once off, hold down the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously until you see “FASTBOOT” appear on the screen, or an image of a bunny in a fur cap.

3.3) Connecting and Verification

1. Connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable.
2. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter. This verifies if your computer recognizes the connected phone.

fastboot devices

3.4) Flashing the Patched Image

1. To flash the root image file, type the following command and press Enter. This will initiate the flashing process.

fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img

3.5) Rebooting Your Device

1. Once the flashing process is completed, the Command Prompt will display “Finished.”
2. You can now reboot your phone manually, or type the command below in the Command Prompt window to trigger an automatic restart.

fastboot reboot

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BONUS: Flashing Root Image File via Custom Recovery

If you already have the boot.img file patched via an external source, or have downloaded it directly from the internet (if you could find one), it could also be flashed using any custom recovery you have. Keep in mind that flashing this .img file using Mi’s stock recovery can render your phone unusable, so proceed with caution.

If you have a custom recovery flashed, such as Orange Fox, TWRP, etc., you simply don’t need to transfer the root image to a PC. This file could be directly accessed via recovery and easily flashed from there.

However, this method isn’t reliable since you would still need a PC. You see, if you root a boot.img file, that file has to correspond to the actual version of HyperOS you’re using, and with updates being pushed out almost every month, using the custom recovery method might not seem as usable as it sounds.

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Conclusion

HyperOS is among the easier operating systems to root, and the steps outlined above provide a complete methodology to do so. Keep in mind that before rooting, you will need an unlocked bootloader and be willing to take the risk of voiding your phone’s warranty. For most people, the benefits of rooting clearly outweigh these compromises that come with it.

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With this announcement, many users expected that some familiar features, including the popular Mi Dialer, would make a comeback. These features had been pulled back from recent MIUI versions for certain regions. However, the initial release of HyperOS didn’t include any of these updates. This article will provide a detailed guide on installing the stock Mi Dialer on devices running HyperOS.

Why Doesn’t My Phone Have the Stock Mi Dialer?

While Xiaomi’s mobile operating system, HyperOS, boasts the same functionality on the surface, it’s actually quite diverse and differs for certain regions and phones. It doesn’t necessarily provide the same feature set for the same phone in every region.

HyperOS is divided into specific software versions catering to particular regions in different ways. For example, there’s a HyperOS Global ROM, one for China, Indonesia, Russia, India, and even Europe.

In 2019, due to regional privacy restrictions, Xiaomi replaced the Mi Dialer with Google’s Phone and Messaging apps in its Global and European ROMs. The Mi Dialer offered features like call recording, but without notifying the recipient, which raised privacy concerns.

This move wasn’t well-received by users, who sought alternatives to bring back the Mi Dialer. Some switched to devices with a different software region, while others opted to flash a different ROM. This period also saw the rise of MIUI-inspired custom ROMs (like Xiaomi.eu) that restored features Xiaomi had removed, including the Mi Dialer.

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How to Get Mi Dialer in Your HyperOS Device?

Xiaomi didn’t port back the excluded featureset in the same regions in HyperOS, which meant that while regions like India, Indonesia and China had Mi Dialer built into their HyperOS devices, the other regions were stuck with the Google Phone app.

There are three main ways, in general that would being back the Mi Dialer to your phones, fully operational. These are:

1. Switching to a Supported HyperOS ROM — Works with Locked Bootloader
2. Flashing the Xiaomi.eu Custom ROM — Requires an Unlocked Bootloader
3. Porting the Mi Dialer Module via Magisk — Requires Root Permissions (Not Recommended for Normal Users)

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Precautionary Measures

The procedures mentioned above may appear somewhat technical for some users, which is why it is always advisable to have a backup plan in place in case anything goes sideways. As a precautionary measure, the initial course of action should be to save all important data, either by storing it externally or using cloud storage, as there is a possibility that all data may need to be erased.

It is also important to know what to do if any of the procedures mentioned above lead to your phone becoming bricked, rendering it unusable. For this, we advise you to enable “USB debugging” in your phone’s Settings. This is because if the HyperOS update causes issues, or your phone crashes or the operating system becomes corrupt, there is always the option to flash the stock firmware via an external computer.

To enable USB Debugging, follow the steps below:

1. Go to Settings and tap on “About Phone.”
2. Look for the “OS version,” and tap on it several times till you see the message: “You are now a developer.”

   

3. Head back to Settings and scroll down to find “Additional settings.” Tap on this.
4. Scroll down to “Developer options,” and tap on it.
5. Look for “USB debugging,” and turn the toggle on.

   

6. In the confirmation dialog that pops up, tap “OK.

   

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1) Switching to a Supported HyperOS Region (Global to India)

There are two approaches to enabling the Mi Dialer app on your phone. The first option involves switching your phone’s ROM to a region where the app is supported. In this case, we’ll focus on changing from a Global HyperOS ROM to the Indian region.

Our approach will be to present the region change as a software update. We’ll first use Mi’s System Updater app to authenticate the update while still running on the Global HyperOS ROM. Then, during the installation process, the system will switch to the Indian HyperOS ROM.

Step 1: Downloading the Recovery ROM Files

Firstly, you will need to download the necessary ROM files for installation. There will be two different files required: one corresponding to the exact region your phone is operating in (for authentication), and the other being the ROM you intend to switch to. It’s crucial to note that you should download the Stable ZIP versions of the firmware files, not the Fastboot files.

To download the files, we’ll use MiFirm. The links to the specified files are provided as it’s important that both ROM files for each region are more recent than the one currently installed on your phone. These will most probably differ from the ones replicated in the steps down below.

Step 2: Moving the Recovery ROM Files to Main Partition

Once the files have been downloaded, you’ll find them in the Downloads folder within your internal storage. To proceed with flashing the update, these files need to be copied to the main partition of the internal storage.

1. From your home screen, open the File Manager app.
2. On the bottom bar, tap “Storage.”
3. Scroll down and locate the “Download” folder. Open it.

   

4. Locate the ROM files. Long press on one of them to select both files.
5. In the bottom menu, tap “Move.”
6. Choose “Internal shared storage,” then tap “Move” again to confirm.

   

Step 3: Setting up the Recovery ROM Files

In the internal storage, both files will now be used to manually push the update. However, HyperOS does not allow direct firmware updates from one region to another. To bypass this limitation, we’ll need to first authenticate the update using one file (the Global ROM), and then rename the India ROM to the same name to proceed with the update process.

Here’s how to rename the Global ROM:

1. Long-tap on the Global ROM recovery ZIP file.
2. In the bottom menu, tap on “More” > “Rename.”

   

3. Choose a short and memorable name for the file.

   

Step 4: Adjusting the Phone’s Settings for Manual Update

Before we begin manually pushing the update, there are a few things to check. The first is to clear the app data for the Updater app, and the second is to change the phone’s region to “United States.” This step bypasses a basic security check that HyperOS performs on the client-end after a specific update file is selected for installation.

Here’s how to clear the app data for Updater:

1. Go to Settings and select “Apps.”
2. Choose “Manage apps.”

   

3. Locate the three vertical dots in the top right-hand corner. Tap on them and choose “Show all apps.”
4. In the search bar, type “Updater,” and once the app appears, tap on it.
5. At the bottom of the screen, tap on “Clear all data.”

   

6. Confirm by selecting “Clear all data,” and when prompted, tap “OK.”

   

 Once this is done, change your phone’s region to United States. Here’s how you do that.

1. Go to Settings and select “Additional settings.”
2. Tap on “Region.”

   

3. Search for the United States, and once it appears, tap on it.

   

Step 5: Manually Pushing the Update

Once the setup has been completed, we will proceed to the actual part where we manually update the OS to a different region. To do this, we will first need to unlock the option to manually update HyperOS using a ZIP file.

After that is done, we will select the Global ROM. Then, immediately after it starts verifying the files, we will switch to the File Manager and rename the Global ROM to something else. At the same time, we will rename the India ROM to what the Global ROM was named previously.

Here’s how you can unlock the option to push an update manually:

1. Open Settings and select “About phone.“
2. Tap on the HyperOS logo in the middle of the screen. This opens up the Updater.
3. Now, tap the HyperOS logo continuously 7 times till you see the message “Additional update features are on.”

   

Once this is done, we’ll move to the actual update process.

1. Open Settings and go to About phone > Updater (tap on the HyperOS logo).
2. Tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner and select “Choose update package.“
3. Locate and choose the Global ROM from the list of files. This will immediately begin the authentication process.

   

4. Quickly switch to the File Manager app. Copy the filename of the Global ROM. While the filename is copied, rename the Global ROM itself to something different.

   

5. Paste the copied filename into the India ROM to rename it.
6. Return to the Updater app. The system will now continue the update process using the renamed India ROM.
7. The update process may take anywhere from around 10-25 min. After this, the app will prompt you to restart the device to complete the installation process.

   

Step 6: Rebooting the Device to Finish Installing the Update

After the phone finishes rebooting, you will notice that it takes quite a while to start up. This is normal. Once the phone loads the operating system, you’ll notice that the Google Phone app is gone, and instead, a few new apps including Mi Dialer and Messaging have appeared on the home screen. The process has been completed.

2) Flashing the Xiaomi.eu Custom ROM

Xiaomi.eu is a community of developers/modders who unofficially provide custom ROMs based on official HyperOS releases. These ROMs are not officially supported by Xiaomi, so new features may take time to be ported. However, they do offer several improvements over the stock ROM.

Firstly, they come with minimal bloatware, making them faster, smoother, and more responsive. They also include all region-locked features like the Mi Dialer and the Messaging app, and often offer better customization options.

On the flip side, however, unlocking your bootloader is necessary, and you will need to wait for 168 hours before starting the flashing process. Furthermore, your warranty will be void, and there is a slight possibility that your phone may become corrupted or bricked if proper instructions are not followed during the flashing process.

Here are some of the differences between the stock HyperOS ROM and Xiaomi.eu’s versions.

Flashing the ROM

To get Mi Dialer, you may need to flash the entire ROM from scratch. However, this process is beyond the scope of this article. If you need additional information on flashing the ROM, you can consult official Xiaomi.eu forums and XDA guides. These sources provide in-depth information on the minor intricacies for each different version and devices.

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Conclusion

If you’re using a Xiaomi device running HyperOS and want to port the Mi Dialer, the most safe option is to flash the same ROM designed for a different region. Alternatively, if you’re inclined to experiment, unlocking your device’s bootloader and flashing a different ROM could also be a viable approach.

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LG, for example, shut down its smartphone division in 2021. However, even with limited official resources available, is it still possible to switch back to the stock firmware without unlocking the bootloader? This guide will delve deep into understanding the intricacies of how bootloaders work and whether unlocking them is necessary to reinstall stock firmware.

How Do Bootloaders Work?

In simple terms, a bootloader is a program created by your device’s manufacturer. It runs before the operating system starts, acting as an intermediary to ensure a smooth startup process. When you power on your phone, it initiates a pre-boot sequence called POST (Power-On-Self-Test). This sequence verifies whether all the hardware components are functioning properly.

Next, the bootloader initializes a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE). This essentially establishes a “safe zone” within the processor, isolated from the main operating system. This secure environment is used to perform highly sensitive operations.

In the end, the bootloader verifies the integrity of the operating system and the recovery partitions. Once everything is confirmed, it proceeds to load the kernel into memory.

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What Happens When You Unlock a Bootloader?

The bootloader is responsible for maintaining and verifying system integrity and security against unauthorized outside access. In the case of an operating system, it verifies certain software signatures before allowing them to run. A locked bootloader only verifies software signed by a certain manufacturer to run.

When you unlock the bootloader, you essentially remove these restrictions, which allow you to install, flash, or even grant root access to certain pieces of code on your phone.

Is An Unlocked Bootloader Necessary to Flash Stock Firmware?

While flashing a custom ROM requires you to have an unlocked bootloader to bypass a certain manufacturer’s software signature check, a locked bootloader is not only acceptable but preferred when flashing stock ROMs.

In most cases, especially for certain manufacturers like Xiaomi, flashing stock firmware on an unlocked bootloader will instantly re-lock the bootloader. The reason for this is that a locked bootloader is more secure, preventing malicious and dangerous code from interfering with official system files.

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How to Unlock Bootloader in LG?

For LG devices, an unlocked bootloader is not necessary to flash stock firmware. This is important because, after shutting down its mobile division, LG announced that it would also discontinue official resources and tools for unlocking the bootloader via the official method.

The official method for unlocking the bootloader on your LG device included requesting the company for a certain unlock key, which could then be used to unlock the bootloader easily. However, since those services are no longer accessible, the modding community has turned to unofficial methods. Keep in mind that not all LG phones were designed to have their bootloaders unlocked.

The image below shows a list of supported models from the official website (thanks to /u/C—D via Reddit):

Unlocking the Bootloader on LG

For LG smartphone owners, unlocking the device’s bootloader can be risky since many so-called “unlocker” software programs available online haven’t been successful for most users, and they can also introduce potential security vulnerabilities in your device.

While there may have been a legitimate method to obtain unlock codes from LG themselves in the past, these unlock.bin files, along with corresponding phone IMEIs and other information, have been dumped onto forums like XDA to analyze how the key is generated for a particular device.

These forums can be a resource if you’re interested in learning more about the technical details of unlocking. However, this article focuses on a safer alternative — flashing the stock ROM, which doesn’t require an unlocked bootloader.

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Flashing Stock Firmware on LG

While most of LG’s mobile developer tools have been discontinued, their stock ROM flashing tool, the LG Flash, is still usable. This will make porting the stock ROM back into the phone a whole lot simpler.

Pre-Requisites

You must have the following ready to flash the stock ROM on an LG phone.

1. LG Flash tool
2. Your Phone’s Firmware File
3. PC
4. USB Cable

1. Downloading the Required Files

The first step essentially is to identify your phone’s model number. This will then be used to browse for the required KDZ Firmware file that matches your phone’s model and region. You can download the ROM from the LG Stock ROM website.

To download the LG Flash tool, go to the LG Flash website. There, you’ll find all versions of the software. Choose the latest version to download.

2. Enabling USB Debugging on Your Phone

The next step is to enable USB debugging on your phone. This is important since the phone will be connected to a PC through a USB cable to flash the ROM. Enabling USB Debugging or ADB will allow the phone to communicate with a computer to perform advanced operations on its hardware.

1. Go to Settings and scroll until you see the “About Device” option. Tap on it.
2. Find the “Build Number,” and tap on it multiple times until you see the “You are now a developer” popup.
3. Once you’ve enabled Developer Options, head there and turn on the toggle for “USB debugging.
4. When prompted with the “Allow USB Debugging?” message, tap “OK.”

3. Booting the Phone in Download Mode

Once USB debugging has been enabled, boot your phone into the Download Mode to proceed. To do this:

1. Power off your phone by holding the power key for a few seconds till the screen goes blank.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to your PC.
3. Hold the Volume Up button and simultaneously connect the other end of the USB cable to your phone.
4. The phone will boot into Download Mode. When this happens, release the Volume Up button.

4. Loading KDZ Files into the LG Flash Tool

After you’ve connected your phone to a PC in Download Mode, open the LG Flash tool. Here, load the KDZ firmware file into the software. To do this,

1. Set the “BOARD DL” option under “Action Mode.“
2. Click on the Browse button in front of the “Select KDZ file” option and select the file.
3. Locate the CSE Flash button and click on it. (You have two options: CSE Flash and Normal. CSE wipes off all data on your phone; however, Normal doesn’t delete any file. Normal is only recommended when flashing an update.)

Your firmware has been loaded into the software; the final step is to start the flashing process.

5. The Flashing Process

Once the KDZ file is loaded into LG Flash, it’s time to begin the flashing process. Click on “Start” to begin the transfer. Depending on your particular mobile phone model and the transfer speed, this step may take a few moments.

Once the progress reaches 100%, your phone will automatically restart into the operating system, showcasing that the process has been completed.

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Conclusion

Although LG has discontinued support for many tools and files related to its phones, there’s still room for customization. While unlocking the bootloader on LG devices is highly unlikely at this point, you can still flash stock firmware without going through that process.

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This is where the software comes into play, and Xiaomi has, for some people, effectively executed the concept with something called the “Freeform” functionality. This guide will delve into detail to explain what this feature is and how to get it on any AOSP device.

What is MIUI Freeform?

MIUI is a highly custom-designed Android ROM developed to run on Xiaomi devices. While HyperOS has now replaced this operating system, most of the functionality remains the same. MIUI is well-known in the Android community as a piece of software that gives users loads of customization options. Among them is something called the “Floating Window.”

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Floating Windows

Floating windows are essentially supported apps displayed in resizable, layered windows that can hover or overlap other applications. This functionality allows for multitasking and better productivity by enabling users to work within multiple apps simultaneously without switching between them.

While the concept of freeform windows existed in most stock Android devices after Android 7, Xiaomi’s MIUI pushed this concept even further.

MIUI Freeform

MIUI Freeform isn’t a native built-in app; instead, it’s a third-party service that enables you to replicate the functionality of floating windows in MIUI. The main difference lies in how Mi-Freeform operates for any app, regardless of whether the developer supports it—it essentially shrinks apps into resizable windows.

As shown in the image above, MIUI’s floating window allows you to have only one app open at a time in a resizable window. However, the modded Mi-Freeform lets you use multiple apps in floating windows simultaneously. This is particularly beneficial when transitioning to a larger display, such as a tablet.

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How to Get MIUI Freeform on Any AOSP Device?

Although ‘Floating Windows’ are exclusive to Xiaomi devices, you can achieve similar functionality by porting features from other sources onto your phone. There are several methods, but this guide will highlight two: using the built-in freeform functionality on Android and using Shizuku for a more advanced approach.

The two methods for getting freeform windows on your phone are listed below and will be explained in detail later:

1. Mi-Freeform via Shizuku
2. Built-in Freeform on Android

1. Method 1: Native Freeform (Android 10+) — Non-Root

Most Android devices based on AOSP have a built-in feature called “Freeform Window,” that allows you to use apps in resizable floating windows. This can be enabled through the phone’s settings. Some device manufacturers also have their own versions of this feature with different names. For example, Samsung Galaxy devices call it ‘Multi Window’.

To enable freeform functionality on your Android device, follow these steps:

1. Enable Developer Options

The first step is to enable Developer options, if you haven’t done so already. This is because “Freeform Window” is still considered an experimental feature and can only be accessed and enabled within the Developer Options menu of your phone’s settings.

1. Go to your phone’s Settings.
2. Scroll down to the “About” section and tap on it.
3. Locate the phone’s build number and tap it multiple times until you see the message “You are now a developer.
4. Now, go back, and you will be able to see the “Developer Options” in your phone’s settings.

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2. Enabling Freeform Windows in Developer Options

Once you’ve enabled Developer options, you’ll need to locate the setting within the options menu. These options are usually found on the main Settings page, or under a sub-menu called ‘System‘ within Settings. After you’ve entered the Developer options menu, follow these steps:

1. Open Developer options.
2. Scroll down until you see the “Enable Freeform windows” option. Turn on the toggle for this option.
3. Right above this option, locate the “Force activities to be resizable” option. Turn this on too.

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2. Method 2: Porting MIUI Freeform via Shizuku — ROOT

The native freeform functionality has limitations. It doesn’t allow app overlay and isn’t smooth enough for daily use. It currently only runs on the home screen and seems to be in an experimental stage with minor issues and bugs.

For these reasons, many users prefer the MIUI version of freeform, which offers resizable floating windows. However, to use this functionality on a non-MIUI device, you’ll need to port the feature to your phone. While this method can potentially work on all phones, it generally integrates better with AOSP ROMs.

For this procedure, here are some apps you’ll need to have installed beforehand:

1. Shizuku
2. Mi-Freeform

1. Set-up Shizuku (ADB)

The first step is to set up Shizuku, and for this, you will need to connect to an external PC. Before that, it is important to enable USB Debugging. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Go to your phone’s Settings.
2. Tap on System > Developer Options.
3. Scroll down until you find “USB Debugging.“
4. Turn the toggle to on.

Once this is done, you will need to run Shizuku via ADB. For that, you will need to,

1. Connect your phone to a PC.
2. Install the relevant ADB drivers.
3. Open Command Prompt.
4. Type “adb shell sh /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh“
5. Hit Enter and Shizuku will be up and running.

Once the ADB command above is fully executed, you’ll see that the Shizuku app will show how the service is running.

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2. Running MIUI Freeform App

After Shizuku has been initialized, you’ll need to start the Mi-Freeform app. This app will be downloaded via GitHub (thanks to sunshine0523). Here’s how to use the app to open resizable floating windows on Android.

1. Open the Mi-Freeform app.
2. Allow Shizuku’s access permissions.
3. Scroll down to find “Floating Button,” and tap on it.
4. When prompted, allow permission to “display over other apps.”

Once this has been set up, you can choose specific apps to display as floating windows. With that, Mi-Freeform will be fully configured for use.

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MIUI Freeform: Tips & Tricks

The list below outlines some of the methods and tips to use the Mi-Freeform app on Android:

1. Moving Floating Windows: To reposition a floating window, hold the reference bar at the top and swipe it around the screen.
2. Full-Screen Mode: To open a floating app in full screen, swipe down from below the app. This will maximize it while keeping it in the background.
3. Shrunken Windows: Drag the app to one of the top two corners of the screen to shrink it into a small, minimized window in the background.
4. Closing Windows: Swipe up from the bottom of a floating window to close it.

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Conclusion

Mi-Freeform is an easy way to use Xiaomi’s floating windows functionality in any Android phone. However, it requires root, so the alternative method is to use the built-in freeform windows feature, available in every Android device starting with Android 10.

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How Do Users Work on Mac?

A user account on a Mac is a unique set of rules and settings that defines a particular user’s preferences and habits when using the device. These accounts are the only way to access or log in to macOS. Without accessing and authenticating your account, you cannot use your computer.

A single Mac system can use multiple user accounts. Each account allows users to store their preferences and settings, keeping them separate from other accounts. This enables multiple users to share the same device while having their own set of file structures.

Windows vs. macOS

The concept of user accounts on Windows is similar to that of macOS. Both operating systems allow for separate user profiles with unique settings, including separate file partitions. For instance, having multiple accounts on a home computer gives each user a private experience. In both OSes, users can avoid sharing details such as emails and messages, and use separate desktop customizations and file arrangements.

Parents can set parental controls on their children’s accounts too. Thus, if you wish to keep your Mac separate, you can delete other accounts. The methods for doing so are outlined below.

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How to Delete a User?

You’ll need access to the administrator account to delete a user account on your macOS system. The administrator account is mainly reserved for the primary owner or main user and has full permissions and privileges. This account can modify or change major system settings, including creating, deleting, and managing user accounts.

To delete a user on a Mac, you can use System Settings or the Terminal window. Both will perform the same function, but you can choose what you find more convenient.

Method 1: System Settings

The easier and more straightforward method is to use the System Settings. It gives you a graphical user interface, and unless you know the basics of how user accounts work, it is advisable not to tinker around with the other method and use this one instead.

Step 1: Accessing User Controls in System Settings

The first step is to essentially access the user control page where you will find details on all the accounts associated with the device. To do this,

1. Head to System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions).

   

2. In the sidebar, scroll to find “Users & Groups” and click on it.

   

Step 2: Deleting the User Account

After you open Users & Groups, you’ll see a list of user accounts, each with different permissions (like Admin, Standard, or Guest). Remember that you need to be logged into an Admin account to delete any account on the system.

1. Click on the user you want to remove.
2. Look for a small “info” icon (i) on the right side and click it.

   

3. Here, you’ll see a list of options to change the username, password, or account type.
4. On the bottom left corner of this dialog box, click “Delete User.”

   

5. You will now be prompted to authenticate your current account. In this step, Touch ID is unavailable; you will need to enter your password instead. In the dialog box that appears, enter your password and click “Unlock.

   

6. A confirmation dialog box will then appear, asking if you want to save the files from your deleted account to a disk image. You can also choose to delete the user’s home folder entirely. Choose the appropriate option and click “Delete User.”

   

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Method 2: Terminal

The second method involves using the Terminal to delete a user account on macOS. The Terminal gives you a command line interface (CLI) to work with and easily communicate with the system software.

Step 1: Access the List of Users on your Mac

To list the total users on your Mac, run the following command on the Terminal. You can open this by searching for it in the Spotlight Search (which can be invoked by pressing Command + Space) or using the Launchpad and searching for “Terminal.”

Use the command below to list all the users on your Mac.

/usr/bin/dscl . -list /Users

Step 2: Delete the User Account

Once you’ve entered the command to list all users on your Mac, you’ll see a huge list of environments and permissions. Ignore them and scroll down to the bottom where you’ll find the username to your actual physical account.

Identify the username and then run the command below in Terminal to delete the specified account.

sudo /usr/bin/dscl . -delete /Users/[username]

After you enter this command, the Terminal will prompt you to authenticate your current account. Once you do that, the specified account will automatically be deleted. If you see your current account name, know the process has been completed.

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Deleting a User: Windows vs. Mac

While the basic functionality of deleting a user is similar on both OSes, Windows offers a more versatile option in that it allows an administrator account to essentially use not only the Windows Settings but also the Control Panel, the Command Prompt, Windows Terminal, and Computer Management to delete an account.

Here are all the different ways you could delete a user on Windows:

1. Windows Settings

The most surefire and straightforward way to remove an account is to use Windows Settings. Go to Settings > Accounts > Other users > Choose the user you wish to remove > Click “Remove” > Choose “Delete account and user data.

This method, along with the next one (Control Panel) is mainly similar to how users are managed on macOS. Both have a separate settings page to list all user accounts and have a small marker/toggle in front of each account to either change its type or delete it.

2. Control Panel

The older but more common method is to use the Control Panel to delete a user account. Since Windows XP, this has been the primary way of deleting accounts on a Windows PC. Go to Control Panel > User accounts > Remove user accounts > Choose the account to delete > Click on “Delete the account.” > Choose whether you wish to keep or remove user files.

This method is more similar to the one used in macOS since it essentially gives you the option to keep or delete the user’s files in the last step. This option can come in handy if the account being deleted has important files that need to be kept.

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3. Windows Terminal

Another way to delete user accounts on Windows is to use a CLI method, which essentially involves using Windows PowerShell or Terminal to delete an account. Run the Terminal as an admin > type “Get-LocalUser” > Hit Enter > type “Remove-LocalUser -Name [USERNAME] ” > hit Enter, and the account will be deleted.

If you compare this to macOS, you can also use the in-built Terminal on Mac to delete a user account. Both OSes essentially offer the same functionality here.

4. Command Prompt

Command Prompt can also delete a user account on Windows. Launch Command Prompt as an admin, type “net user” > hit Enter, and type “net user [USERNAME] /delete” > then hit Enter. The account will be deleted.

This method differs from the Windows Terminal as it doesn’t delete the user files but instead chooses to keep them. In contrast, macOS Terminal doesn’t prompt you to keep user files. In the background, however, the system doesn’t delete the deleted user’s home folder.

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Conclusion

Deleting a user account on a Mac is useful to free up space or remove a particular person or his set of permissions from a device. The procedure is also relatively simple; however, if compared to Windows, macOS offers less versatility and fewer options to delete user accounts.

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How Do Folders Work on Mac?

In any computer, a file is the most common storage unit for data, be it documents, pictures, music, or apps. To organize these files, macOS allows you to segregate them into folders. These folders can perform multiple operations based on how you find your data to be stored conveniently.

To create a new folder, you can use the shortcut Shift-Command-N, select the files, and drag them into these folders. You use “Finder” on macOS to view and manage your folders. On Windows, this is called “File Explorer.”

For folders, you have some default, pre-defined set of useful folders listed in Finder. These include Documents, Desktop, Applications, AirDrop, and your Mac’s HD. All in all, the core functionality for folders is similar to that of Windows.

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How to Change Folder Color on Mac

On a Mac, there isn’t a built-in way to directly change the color of folders. While you can’t modify the existing icon’s color, you can achieve a similar effect by replacing it entirely with one of a different color. This process involves editing the default folder image and applying it to the file.

Alternatively, you can also use an existing image from the internet if you can access one that suits your needs. If you’re looking for a more efficient method that saves time, there’s a paid option available. An app named “Folder Color” on the App Store essentially does the same thing for you.

1. Change the color of the existing folder icon using the Preview app
2. Use a suitable image from the internet.
3. Go for a paid app, “Folder Color,” which automates this process.

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Method 1: Using the Preview App

In this method, the basic outline is to copy the image file of the folder icon into the Preview app and, from there, adjust its color settings. This will give you an image of the folder icon which, although seems identical on the outside, will have a different color applied. This image will then be set as the icon for the folder in question.

To change the icon color for a folder using the Preview app, follow the steps down below:

Step 1: Access the Folder’s Properties

First off, you will need to identify the folder you want to edit, and access its properties. You can do this by control+click or right clicking the folder icon.

1. Right-click (or Control-click) the folder icon.
2. In the context menu that appears, select “Get Info.

Step 2: Copy the Default Folder Icon

Once you’ve opened the folder properties, the next step is to copy the icon image to clipboard. This is the image that will be edited later. To do this,

1. In the Info (properties) menu, you’ll find the folder icon on the top left-hand corner.
2. Click on this folder image. The icon will be selected (indicated by a blue outline).

   

3. Copy this image. You can either use the keyboard shortcut (Command + C) or use the Menu Bar (shown in the reference image below).

Step 3: Open the Preview App

After your image has been copied, you will need to edit it inside the Preview app. This application comes pre-installed on all systems running macOS. To do this, you can either use Spotlight Search to quickly access the app (Command + Space), or go to Launchpad and search for “Preview.

Step 4: Paste the Image in Preview

In the Preview app, you’ll need to paste the image from your clipboard. You can do this using the menu bar at the top of the screen.

1. In the Menu Bar, go to File and click on “New from Clipboard.“
2. The image files will be pasted to the Preview app.

Step 5: Adjust the Image’s Color

 This is the main part where you will need to change the color of the image. To do this, you will need to use the Markup tool built into the Preview app.

1. On the top right corner, look for a small icon resembling a marker’s tip — this is Markup tool. Click on it.

   

2. A bar will appear. Click the “Adjust Color” icon within this bar.

   

3. A menu will pop up, allowing you to edit the color to your preference.

   

Step 6: Copy the New Folder Image

 Once you have changed the color of the folder icon, copy the image from Preview.

1. Click on the image to select it.
2. Use the keyboard shortcut (command + C) or the Menu Bar (as shown in the reference image below) to copy the image.

Step 7: Apply the New Image as the Folder’s Icon

 Now, go back to the directory where your folder was located and paste the new, edited image there.

1. Right-click (or Control-click) the folder icon.
2. In the context menu that appears, select “Get Info.
3. Select the folder image in the top left hand corner.
4. Use the keyboard shortcut (Command + V) or the Menu Bar to paste the image into the location of the older file.

After you have pasted the image, the folder’s icon will change to the newly applied color, as shown below.

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Method 2: Using Pre-Colored Icons

The other method for changing folder icons is essentially similar to the one detailed above. However, the key difference is that you don’t need to adjust the color manually. Instead, you can find an image with the desired color online and paste it in place of the original icon.

1. Locate a PNG image online that you’d like to use as your folder icon.
2. Copy the image. (You can usually right-click and select “Copy” or use the keyboard shortcut Command + C.)

   

3. Open the folder’s properties by right-clicking on the folder and selecting “Get Info.“
4. Click on the small folder icon at the top left corner of the “Get Info” window to select it.

   

5. Paste the copied image by right-clicking and selecting “Paste” or using the keyboard shortcut Command + V.
   • The folder’s icon will be replaced with the PNG image.

     

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Method 3: Using Third-Party Apps

If you find the methods listed above too lengthy or want to automate the process of changing the colors of folders on your Mac, you can use third-party apps. Remember, though, that most apps on the App Store are paid applications, so you might need to spend some money out of your pocket to get the job done.

Bonus: Using Colored Tags to Organize Files

On macOS, you can use a predefined set of colored tags to segregate and organize files effectively. The process is not as lengthy as changing the entire color of the folder, but it essentially serves the same purpose.

Tags add a small marker alongside the folder icon to easily identify the file. This way, you also have the option to individually view all files for a specific color in Finder.

Changing Folder Color: Mac vs. Windows

Changing folder colors on Mac is a relatively simpler process compared to Windows. For starters, you don’t need any external applications or services. On the other hand, Windows doesn’t have a built-in and definitive way to modify folder colors directly.

The method for setting or changing folder colors on Windows is similar to Methods 2 and 3 listed above. It involves either using an icon image from the Internet or a third-party app that essentially does this for you. Either way, you’ll need outside assistance.

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Conclusion

The process of changing folder colors and making them distinctive is straightforward on Mac. If you can follow the steps correctly, it’s possible that you won’t need to rely on any external services and will most likely find the color that matches your requirements for the kind of folder you want on your system.

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