[Announcement] New to MIUI - Start Here!

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MIUI is one such commingling formula of Android and customization, which with its imperative and whizz-bang features makes the the user experience almost nonfungible in a long run. While we are growing big everyday, welcoming new users - this guide is intended to serve as single entry point for new users of MIUI to get acquainted with its features and whereabouts, without wasting more time.Getting started with MIUISetting up your device & Mi Account for the first timeQuick start guide to MIUIHow to create Mi Account using Mi Store app or Mi.com websiteWhat's the difference between developer & stable ROM, AlternateDifference between Global & China versionBackup & Factory ResetHow to backup & factory resetHow to Unlock BootloaderHow to unlock your bootloaderDownload Mi Unlock Tool - V2.2.406.5How to flash MIUI ROMUpgrade to MIUI 10 - without unlocking bootloader stable to beta and vice versa New!MIUI 9 - How to flash & first setup guideDownload MIUI Flash Tool - Miflash v7.4.25How to flash - MIUI 8 Stable & Developer ROMHow to use Fastboot - step by StepMIUI 10 - Features New!What's new in MIUI 10An Insight into MIUI 10 designWhat makes MIUI 10 faster than lightning?Rediscover the sounds of natureSingle-Camera AI PortraitsVoice NotesPaytm in Camera AppMi Browser - PWAMi MusicMi VideoQuick menu in messagingHidden apps - hide app icons on homescreenCheck train PNR in app vaultApp Vault - Icon BarApp Vault - fold empty cardsShare festive greetings with MIUI CalendarImport Facebook Friends' Birthdays in MIUI CalendarApp Vault - Utilities Card: book buses & purchase groceryImproved cricket card - track live scoresHardware Test MenuMIUI Security: Mi Protect powered by OneAssist and Mi Recycle powered by CashifyMi Music - 20 Free DownloadsOne-tap courier tracking in Mi MessageDownload MIUI 10MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM: schedule, download links & supported devices New!MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM: supported devices & release scheduleDownload MIUI 9 ROMDownload Global Stable & Beta, Recovery ROM hereMIUI 9 Global Stable ROM: full changelog, Recovery ROM & Fastboot ROM download linksMIUI 9 Global Stable ROM: Update scheduleMIUI 9.5 Rolling Out: Schedule, Changelogs and Download LinksMIUI 9 FeaturesWhat's new in MIUI 9What's new in MIUI 9.5What makes MIUI 9 fast?App Vault - collect important shortcuts and infoNew Notification Shade (Requires Android 7.0+)Calendar CardsGallery app - all new editing optionsInteractive & fresh UI changesNotification Filter - get more productiveMi Video appHome screen customizationButton & gesture shortcutsNew ThemesQuick Silent SwitchAnimated IconsMi Drop - easier way to share Available on Google Play Store!Mi Explorer - File Management and Transfer Available on Google Play Store!Long press back button to enter into split screen mode (Requires Android 7.0+)Hide notification content on notification shade: making sense of privacyOne-time Data Limit: share Wi-Fi hotspot with confidenceMi Mover: transfer apps with or without app dataGroup Mode: Make Folders and Arrange Apps Effortlessly on HomescreenMi Drop: now manage files using PCMIUI Eraser Tool - Remove Unwanted Objects Like A ProFull-Screen Gestures for NavigationFavorites Folder: All You Love is Just a Heart Away!Quick Dial: Connect Faster to Your Beloved OnesMi Drop: Now Transfer Files to SD Card Directly!App Lock: New Protection Styles!Notes: new fonts & moreGame Speed Booster- New level of GamingMi A1: Android OREOAndroid Oreo What's New: Complete WalkthroughPicture-in-Picture ModeNotification DotsNotification ChannelsSmart Text SelectionSnooze Individual NotificationsAutofill FrameworkAdaptive IconsNight LightTheming & SubstratumSolution for Headset icon not showing upExplore MIUI FeaturesSecurityMi MessageGalleryImage EditorText Editing in Photo EditorDual AppSecond SpaceQuick BallScrolling ScreenshotLite Mode (Removed in MIUI 9)One-Handed ModeNotesAlarmCalculator Available on Google Play Store!Mi Mover Available on Google Play Store!Mi DropPocket ModeThemesMi Picks (now - Mi App Store)Wallpaper CarouselFTPCaller ID for SMSBlocklistMulticity CalendarCalendar CardsAutomated Tasks (Removed in MIUI 9)Privacy Protection PasswordAll Actionable TogglesSwipe to Remove Lockscreen NotificationsMusic PlayerPanic ButtonDiscount CalculatorBlocklist for HotspotCountdown, Anniversary and Birthday ReminderLauncher SettingsScreen RecorderNotification LED schemeSystem App UpdaterSwitches in Search resultsPrivate NotificationsAutostart Management of System AppsGood Night's ReadHide Notification ContentCharging Lockscreen (Only on Default Themes)Timed GroupingSmart IRCTC SMSSplit Screen Mode (Requires Android 7+, Android 6.X on Dev. ROM only)FAQs on MIUIVol IVol IIVol IIIVol IVHow to report MIUI issues?How to generate bug report and post issues in MIUI Feedback?Useful LinksManage Your Privacy: How to Hide Content in MIUIHow to manage your apps in background20 tips to save BatteryOrganize your Music -  The Right WayHow to Import Facebook birthdays into MIUI CalendarHow to Disable unwanted Google appsWhere to Download Deleted MIUI System AppsLearn More about Various Methods to Share Content in MIUIDifferent Shortcuts to Take a ScreenshotLearn More About 'About Phone'Notification and Statusbar Settings ExplainedDifferent Tethering methods to Share Internet in MIUIHow to Manage your Mi Cloud storageHow to Remove 'Female for English' from Notification PanelHow To Reset Second Space Password?While we have tried to cover everything important and essential to get you started, if you have any more questions, recommendations for this guide, do leave it in the comments below. 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