Redmi 3s instructions for use. OS version and processors

Xiaomi redmi 3S is a powerful smartphone. However, in order to unlock its full potential, sometimes it is necessary to get into the jungle of settings and optimize the work process. And for this, the xiaomi redmi 3s operating instructions will come in handy.

Instructions for Miui Xiaomi redmi 3S

If you have Android installed with Miui firmware. Then, in order to set up your phone, you can use the universal instructions for smartphones running OS from Xiaomi. It is freely available, and you can find the Russian version on the Russian community website, or download it from us.

Xiaomi redmi 3S operating instructions

The operating instructions for the device include the main points:

• Turn on/off the phone;
• Overview of basic functions;
• Features of the operating system of a specific model;
• Connection, disconnection of 3G/4G Networks;
• Use of third party software.
• Basic setup;
• Optimization of processor resources;
• Features of working with widgets and the MiUI desktop.
• Instructions for installing automatic updates for your phone;
• Enable/disable energy saving mode;
• Recommendations for use.

Note: before using the phone, be sure to read the recommendations section, as it describes the features of operating and charging batteries, achieving maximum performance, as well as precautions regarding overheating or overloading processors.

Additional features of Xiaomi redmi 3S

Also in the Xiaomi redmi 3S operating instructions you can find information regarding obtaining Root rights, installing the latest firmware and performing a Hard-reset on the phone. There is also a section for system settings, and a description of warranty and non-warranty cases of exchange and repair of the phone.
In particular, non-warranty items include:

• Self-installation of unlicensed operating systems;
• Obtaining Root rights without the permission of the manufacturer;
• Physical damage intentionally caused to a smartphone;
• Phone falling from a great height;
• Finding your phone underwater.
• Using Software for “hardware overclocking” and consequences.
• Problems associated with manipulation of the kernel.

What to do?
If the information is not enough for you, you can read the complete user manual for Xiaomi redmi 3S (link/anchor). You can also contact us with any questions you may have

On sale since 2016 (April);
Weight, dimensions: 144 g. , 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm. ;
Memory 32 GB, 3 GB RAM;
Battery: Built-in Li-Ion 4100 mAh battery;
Screen 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2, 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio;
OS, GPU: Android 5.1; MIUI 7.3, Adreno 405;
Price: About 130 EUR (price at the start of sales);
Color: Dark grey, silver, gold.

OS version and processors

Operating system installed: Android 5.1 (Lollipop); MIUI 7.3.
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm).
Processor: Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53).
GPU: Adreno 405.

Are common

GPS: yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS.
Wireless networks: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, access point.
Bluetooth support: 4.1, A2DP.
USB characteristics: microUSB v2.0.
Radio: microUSB 2.0.

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro download pdf

Manual for use in Russian for Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro. The file can be downloaded below - click on the "Download instructions" button and select the item corresponding to your OS, then right-click on it and find "save link as..." in the menu. You can read the instructions in a standard browser or in Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download this program for free from Adobe.com. PDF reading programs are usually already installed on your tablet. Download instructions xiaomi.pdf

Data transfer standards

2G: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
3G: GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2.
4G (LTE): LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500).
Data transfer speed: yes.

Additional Specifications

Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscopic sensor, contactless reading, compass.
Messengers: - Fast battery charging mode


- Photo/video editor
- View documents.
Browser: HTML5.
Additionally: - Fast battery charging mode
- DivX/Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Photo/video editor
- View documents.
No NFC sensor (near field communication)

Camera specifications

Main: 13 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, check quality.
Front: 5 MP, f/2.2, 1080p@30fps.
Add. Features: Geo-tagging, touch focusing, face/smile detection, HDR, panorama mode.
Video: 1080p@30fps, quality check.
Video recording with main camera: 1080p@30fps.
Selfie camera video recording: 1080p@30fps.
Front (selfie) camera: 5 MP, f/2.2 ()

Resolution, display protection

MIUI 7.3.
Display size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~71.1% screen-to-device ratio). Resolution - 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density). IPS LCD capacitive touch screen, 16M colors.

Firmware:

How to determine whether the official firmware is installed or “Vietnamese”:

List of official firmware indexes:
7.1.2.0
7.1.3.0
7.2.1.0
7.2.4.0
7.2.5.0
7.2.6.0
7.2.7.0
7.3.1.0
7.3.2.0
7.5.1.0
7.5.2.0
8.0.1.0
8.0.2.0
8.0.3.0

Not official:

Official Global firmware:

Official China firmware:

Other official firmware versions:
MiFlash/fastboot- archive for installation via MiFlash or bat file in FASTBOOT mode
Recovery/System— archive for firmware via the built-in “Update” program or TWRP

China:

You can install the firmware via MiFlash with any firmware on your smartphone! There is no need to unlock the bootloader!

When flashing firmware via TWRP (after full wipes), BE SURE to reboot from recovery to recovery and only then start sewing! Otherwise, you risk getting a bootlap or installation errors!

The first start of the OS after the firmware lasts 15-20 minutes! If there are dots running around on the screen below, everything is fine, just wait...

Installing official firmware via MiFlash

1. Necessary
a) MiFlash flasher program

C) On Windows 8/8.1/10, disable driver digital signature verification.
Check disabled:

Check not disabled:

2. Unpack the archive with the firmware to drive C:
3. Connect device to PC

A) download mode - locked bootloader
Method number 1:
1. Turn off the device.
2. Simultaneously hold down: Volume + and the On/Off button. In the menu that appears, select "download"

Method number 2:
1. Turn off the device.
2. Press and hold both volume buttons at the same time and connect the device to the PC. As determined by the remote control, release the buttons. (usually 5-10 seconds)

Method number 3:
1. Turn off the device.
2. Simultaneously hold down all three buttons (both volume buttons and the On/Off button) and hold until the second vibration!

B) fastboot - unlocked bootloader or set TWRP* to locked
1. Turn off the device.
2. Simultaneously hold down the Volume minus and the On/Off button and release after vibration.
3. A picture of a hare and the inscription FASTBOOT will appear.

4.
— refresh (Refresh) the list of devices and make sure that it appears in it (1, 2)
— select item (3) (saving is only possible when flashing firmware in fastboot):
Flash all - firmware that clears all data on the device
Flash all except data and storage - firmware with saving personal and user data
— press the Flash button (4), the firmware process will begin

After successful download of the firmware, press and hold the On/Off button until the first vibration!
When flashing firmware via fastboot, the reboot is automatic!

Possible MiFlash errors and their solutions
1. Missed hello packet, try to recover
- restart MiFlash, disconnect the body from the PC and switch it to download mode again, preferably NOT through the menu.
2. Not enough memory to process the command (low RAM)
- find a computer with a sufficient number of OP;
- use an alternative firmware method (the bootloader state is not important);
- flash via fastboot (for an unlocked bootloader);
3. Reached the end of the file(0x80070026: Receiving hello packet) | End of file reached
- it helped as in point 1.
- or perhaps there is another version of MiFlash, install 2015.10.28.0.
4. 0x80004005:Failed (remote:device is locked. Canot flash images)
- when trying to flash via fastboot on a locked bootloader. Sew in download mode.
5. Syntax error in file name, folder name or volume label
- trying to install the firmware for Recovery/System (*.zip). Archive for MiFlash with tgz extension.
6. wait port ready to use
- clean phone drivers, reinstall MiFlash
7. The required resource is busy (0x800700aa: open serial port "\\.\COM3")

This is the official instruction for Xiaomi Redmi 3S 16Gb in Russian, which is suitable for Android 5.1. If you have updated your Xiaomi smartphone to a more recent version or “rolled back” to an earlier one, then you should try other detailed operating instructions that will be presented below. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with the quick user instructions in question-answer format.

Xiaomi official website?

We have compactly collected and presented all the necessary information from the Chinese Xiaomi website

How to connect to a computer

Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Select the desired option from those offered on the screen

Find the "Updater" application, click "Check for updates". Now you have Android 5.1 with the proprietary MIUI shell (mi-yu-ay)

We continue to configure the smartphone

How to reboot Redmi 3S 16Gb

Press the power button for a few seconds, select “Restart” or “Reboot”

How to insert a SIM card

You need to remove the slot (using a paperclip) and install a SIM of the format specified in the instructions

How to unlock bootloader

To unlock bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi 3S, use this

How to insert a memory card

Remove the slot and place the card so that it fits (contacts down)

How to enter recovery

Update -> Reboot to Recovery Turn off the phone, hold down the POWER + VOLUME-/VOLUME+ buttons

How to recover a photo

Either via Mi Cloud or using Recuva for Windows

Open the curtain and tap on the flashlight

How to set a ringtone to a contact

Go to “Contacts” and select the desired number, the “default melody” item will appear, click and scroll to the local item and click on the “other” item, there we already select the item that is needed.

Settings -> SIM cards and mobile networks -> Network type

Hold your finger on the desktop -> Add -> Click on the “Widgets” button

Settings -> Lock screen and fingerprint

How to download music

1. Via browser, just download;
2. via a computer using a USB cable;
3. via Bluetooth.

How to import contacts

1. Contacts -> Menu key -> Import from SIM
2. Settings -> Import and Export

How to change your keyboard language

Settings - Language and input

How to install a theme

Drop the mtz file onto the memory card in the /MIUI/themes/ folder Then visit the “Themes” section and apply it Reboot

How to take a screenshot

MENU button + VOLUME - or release the curtain down and look for the Screenshot button there

Can't unlock from the lock screen

Press VOLUME UP + BACK

How to set a ringtone for an SMS message or change alert sounds?

Follow the brief instructions for

How to disable or enable key vibration feedback?

Settings -> Additional settings -> Language & input -> Android keyboard or Google keyboard -> Key vibration feedback.

MENU button does not work

In MIUIv6, the usual function of the MENU key has been removed. In general, now you need to hold down the “Menu” button, when pressed once, “Cleaning” will appear

How to find out what processor is on Redmi 3S?

Why is the recorded video not saved?

The microphone is being used by another application. Most often this is the OK Google service, which uses a microphone in the background. You need to disable background running of the application.

Settings -> SIM cards and mobile networks -> Mobile Internet

Settings -> Display -> Brightness level

Settings -> Power -> Energy Saving

How to set up the Internet if the Internet does not work (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Life or Yota)

1. Contact your operator
2. Read the instructions for

How to add a contact to the blacklist or block a phone number?

Go to Settings -> For Developers -> USB Debugging

Open Settings->Display:: Auto-rotate screen -> uncheck

How to set a melody for an alarm clock?

1. Before flashing your phone, carefully read the instructions provided.
2. If after reading you do not understand anything, do not continue, it is better to ask someone who knows how to do it.
3. The code name of our device is “Land”, as a rule, this is indicated in the firmware names, pay attention to this.
4. If something goes wrong, don’t panic, re-read the instructions and try again, if you do everything carefully, you will succeed.

Method number 1 (the simplest):

1. Download firmware and move it to the phone memory or SD card using a cable.
2. On your phone, go to “Settings” -> “About device” -> “Update” (at the very bottom).
3. In the menu that opens, in the upper right corner, click on the three dots -> “Select firmware file”; select the file that you previously downloaded and moved to your phone -> “OK”.

Note:

1. An active internet connection is required.
2. Your data (contacts, calls, SMS, settings) will be deleted, you will get a clean system.
3. For various reasons, this method may not work. If this sounds like you, move on to method No. 2.

Method number 2 (more difficult):

1. Preparation:

• Requires Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (Windows XP is not supported by the flash program);
• Download and install Mi PC Suite- this program will install all the necessary drivers. We also download and install the flashing program Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool;

Important: If, during installation, a driver signature verification window appears, click “Install anyway.”

• Download archive with firmware and unpack it to drive C.
• Enable “USB Debugging” on your phone: “Settings” -> “About device” -> tap (click) several times in a row on the “MIUI” field until a message appears indicating that you have become a developer; then go back to the “Settings” -> “Advanced” -> “For Developers” menu and check the box next to “USB Debugging”
• We load the phone into EDL (Emergency Download) mode:

Easy way: Connect the switched off phone to the PC and immediately press the volume + and - buttons. We are in EDL mode (the LED is blinking red and the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 device has appeared in the device manager), if this does not happen, try again or

The method is more complicated: We connect the turned on phone to the computer. In the folder with the Xiaomi Mi Flash program, along the way C:\XiaoMi\XiaoMiFlash\Source\ThirdParty\Google\Android, hold down SHIFT on the keyboard and click on an empty space with the right mouse button -> Open command window. In the command line that opens, write: adb devices-> click OK in the window that appears on the phone screen. After that, enter the command: adb reboot edl -> we are in EDL mode (the LED is blinking red and the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 device appears in the device manager.

2. Firmware:

• Run the file XiaoMiFlash.exe from folder C:\XiaoMi\XiaoMiFlash, as administrator (the phone is connected to the computer in EDL mode).
• In the program window, click the button “ refresh", make sure that the program sees the phone (in the column " device" the device should be displayed)
• Next, click “select” and specify the path to the folder with the firmware that you unpacked in paragraph. 1.3. (C:/firmware folder name).
• At the bottom of the program window, check the “clean all” box (user data will be cleared, otherwise stable operation of the new firmware is not guaranteed.
• Press the “flash” button and wait for some time for the operation to complete successfully. All!

We haveStable Global firmware with over-the-air (OTA) updates