The Redmi Note series is one of the highest-shipping Android phone lineups in China, favored by massive numbers of users for its outstanding cost-effectiveness. However, Redmi phones often encounter troubles when installing APPs not sourced from the app store, like Binance. The most common issue is interception by the MIUI system's security scan—after downloading the APK file and clicking install, it gets outright flagged as a "risky app" or even a "virus," frightening many into thinking they've downloaded a fake. In reality, this is merely a false positive from MIUI's security center; the Binance APP downloaded from official channels is completely safe. The first step before installing is to register your trading account on the Binance official website, which takes just a few minutes using an email or phone number. Then, obtain the Android APK installation package from the Binance official APP download page. Remember to strictly obtain installation files from official channels. This tutorial does not apply to Apple users; please head over to the iOS installation guide to see how to install it on an iPhone. This article uses the Redmi Note 13 Pro as an example and applies to the Redmi Note 12 series, Redmi Note 11 series, Redmi Note 10 series, and the Redmi digital series—basically, any Redmi device running MIUI 13 and above or HyperOS.
Overview of Redmi Note Series System Versions
Depending on the release date, different Redmi Note series phones run different system versions:
- Redmi Note 13 series and newer models: Pre-installed with HyperOS.
- Redmi Note 12 series: Pre-installed with MIUI 14, some have received HyperOS updates.
- Redmi Note 11 series and earlier: Run MIUI 13 or MIUI 14.
HyperOS and MIUI have some differences in the operations for installing external apps; this article will introduce both. If you are unsure of your system version, you can check it under "Settings > My device".
MIUI System Binance Installation Tutorial
Step 1: Turn Off MIUI Security Scan
This is the most critical step. MIUI's Security Center (also called "Security") automatically performs a security scan when installing APKs by default, and frequently flags the Binance APK as a risky file.
Open the "Security" app (there is an icon on the home screen) > Click the gear settings icon in the top right corner > Find the "Security scan" option > Turn off the "Scan before installing" or "Scan for viruses when installing" switch.
If you cannot find the security scan settings in the Security app, try this path: Security > Virus scan > Settings in the top right corner > Turn off automatic scan.
Step 2: Authorize Browser Installation Permissions
Settings > Privacy protection > Special permissions > Install unknown apps.
Find the browser you intend to use to download the APK in the list, and turn on the "Allow apps from this source" switch.
Step 3: Download the APK
Open the browser and visit the Binance official website download page. Select the Android version to download.
When downloading an APK, the built-in MIUI browser might pop up a warning like "Virus file detected" or "This file is risky". If this prompt appears:
- If there is a "Continue downloading" or "Ignore risk" option, click it directly.
- If the browser outright blocks the download, switch to downloading via the Chrome browser (you need to install Chrome from the app market first).
- If Chrome is also blocked, try disabling the MIUI browser's security scan: Browser Settings > Security & Privacy > Turn off download security scan.
Step 4: Install
Find the downloaded APK file and click to install. If the security scan was disabled in Step 1, the installation process should be quite smooth.
If a security interception still occurs, it might be because disabling the security scan hasn't taken effect. Try restarting the phone before attempting the installation again.
Additional Issues You Might Encounter
"Installation package is corrupted" prompt: The file might not have downloaded completely. Delete it and download it again, ensuring a stable network connection during the download.
"Incompatible with device" prompt: Check if your phone's system version is too low. If Redmi Note 8 and earlier models are running system versions below Android 5.1, they might not support the latest Binance APP.
Security app automatically pops up a scan during installation: Even with "scan before installing" turned off, some versions of MIUI's security app will still automatically launch a scan during installation. Once the scan is complete, if it flags a risk, select "Ignore" or "Continue installing".
HyperOS System Binance Installation Tutorial
If your Redmi Note phone has already been upgraded to HyperOS, the installation process differs slightly from MIUI.
Turning Off Security Scan
In HyperOS, the security scan is integrated into the "Security" app. How to turn it off:
Open Security > Gear icon in top right > Security scan settings > Turn off installation detection.
The location of security scan settings might vary in some HyperOS versions. If you can't find it via the path above, search item by item in the Security app's settings page, or search for "Security scan" in the phone settings' search bar.
Authorizing Installation Permissions
Settings > Privacy protection > Special permissions > Install unknown apps. The operation is the same as in MIUI.
Downloading and Installing
The steps are the same as MIUI. HyperOS's browser security policies might be stricter. If the built-in browser blocks the download, it is recommended to switch to the Chrome browser.
Post-Installation Optimization Settings
Background Keep-Alive (Extremely Important)
The Redmi Note series generally has smaller RAM (6GB or 8GB), and the system aggressively kills background apps. If you do not configure settings, Binance might be killed by the system within minutes of switching to another app.
Setting 1: Disable Battery Optimization
MIUI Path: Settings > Battery & performance > App battery saver > find Binance > select "No restrictions".
HyperOS Path: Settings > Battery > App battery saver > find Binance > select "No restrictions".
Setting 2: Enable Auto-start
MIUI Path: Settings > Apps > Manage apps > find Binance > Auto-start > Enable.
HyperOS Path: Settings > Apps > Manage apps > find Binance > Auto-start > Enable.
Setting 3: Lock in Background
Swipe up to open recent tasks > find Binance > long-press or pull down to lock (a padlock icon will appear).
Setting 4: Turn off MIUI Memory Optimization
Some Redmi Note phones have an "Turn on MIUI optimization" switch in the Developer options. If you are willing to turn it off (it might affect some system features), locate it in Developer options, turn it off, and after a restart, the system's background management will become less aggressive.
To access Developer options: Settings > About phone > All specs > Tap "MIUI version" or "OS version" 7 times consecutively.
Notification Settings
Settings > Notifications & Control center > App notifications > find Binance > Turn on all notification options.
Special Note: The Redmi Note series in MIUI 14 has a "Notification filter" feature that might filter out some Binance notifications by default. Check path: Settings > Notifications & Control center > Notification filter > Ensure Binance is not on the filter list.
Network Settings
Confirm Binance's network permissions: Settings > Apps > Manage apps > Binance > Restrict data usage > Ensure both WLAN and Mobile data are checked.
Redmi Note Series Specific Issues
Performance Mode and Binance
The processor performance of the Redmi Note is usually not as strong as flagship models, so running the Binance APP might experience slight lag when loading candlestick charts or massive amounts of data. If you trade frequently, you can enable performance mode: Settings > Battery & performance > Performance mode > Enable.
Enabling performance mode will increase battery consumption but will significantly improve the APP's response speed.
Storage Space Management
The entry-level versions of the Redmi Note usually have only 128GB of storage, and the Binance APP cache can grow to hundreds of MB after a period of use. Clean it regularly: Settings > Apps > Manage apps > Binance > Clear cache.
Screen Refresh Rate
Redmi Note 12 Pro and newer models support a 120Hz high refresh rate. Scrolling and operations in the Binance APP will be smoother at high refresh rates. If your phone defaults to not having it enabled: Settings > Display > Refresh rate > Select 120Hz.
Dual-SIM Network Switching
If your Redmi Note has dual SIMs installed, the Binance APP defaults to using the primary SIM's data network. If the primary SIM network is poor, you can switch the default data SIM under Settings > Dual SIM & mobile network, or use WiFi.
Differences Between Redmi Note and Redmi Digital Series
The Redmi digital series (like Redmi 13, Redmi 12, etc.) and the Redmi Note series are basically the same at the system level, and the steps to install Binance are completely identical. The only difference might be hardware performance—the Redmi digital series is more entry-level, so running the Binance APP might be slightly laggy, but functional use is no different.
Note on POCO Series
POCO brand phones under Xiaomi (like the POCO F series, POCO X series) are sold in overseas markets, but some models have users in China. POCO phones run a POCO version of MIUI or HyperOS, and the steps to install Binance are completely identical to Redmi.
Conclusion
The biggest obstacle to installing the Binance APP on the Redmi Note series is false interceptions by the MIUI/HyperOS security scan. Once you master how to turn off the security scan, the entire installation process becomes very simple. After installation is complete, you must configure the background keep-alive settings; because the memory management of the Redmi Note series is relatively aggressive, without these settings, Binance will easily be killed in the background. By following this tutorial, you can have Binance running normally for trading on a Redmi Note within 5-10 minutes.