Q: How many variants of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 are there?
A: Currently there are two variants of Redmi Note 3 with 2GB RAM/16GB on board storage and the other one with 3GB RAM/32 GB on board storage.
Q: How long it takes to unlock this device using fingerprint scanner?
A: Within 0.3s you can unlock your device!
Q: How many figerprints can be stored?
A: Upto 5 fingerprints can be stored to unlock the device.
Q: Do we have Quick Charge feature?
A: Yes, Redmi Note 3 supports Quck Charge Technology (5V 2A)
Q: Is the bootloader locked?
A: Yes, the bootloader is locked.
Q. Is it a dual SIM variant?
A: Yes, Redmi Note 3 supports dual SIM micro and nano SIM. Each SIM slot can serve you on 2G/3G/4G(LTE) networks.
2G GSM bands:850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
3G bands:TD-SCDMA - 1900 / 2000MHz; WCDMA - 850 /900/ 1900 / 2100MHz
4G bands: FDD-LTE- B1/ B3 /B5 / B7/ B8; TD-LTE: B38 / B39 / B40 / B41
Q: How many colors of Redmi Note 3 are available?
A: Color options available for Redmi Note 3 are Gold, Silver and Dark Grey.
Q. Is there a support for expandable memory i.e. microSD card support?
A: Redmi Note 3 does not support SD card, but Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro support SD card.
Q. Does Redmi Note 3 have gorilla glass?
A: It has some special glass solution by Corning (manufacturer of Gorilla glass) with the same quality as Gorilla Glass 3.
Q: What is the USSD code for hardware test to detect if there is some kind of hardware problem ?
A: The USSD code to test hardware related problem on Redmi Note 3: *#*#6484#*#*
Q: Does Redmi Note 3 support OTG?
A: Yes, Redmi Note 3 supports OTG function. If you are trying to connect pendrive do check it's on FAT 32 format.
Q. How much RAM does Redmi Note 3 have?
A: Redmi Note 3 comes with 2GB/3GB of RAM.
Q: Where is the other RAM being used?
A: It's been used by system app and apps which are running in background.
Q: Does Redmi Note 3 has background light for key navigation?
A: Yes, no problem navigating in dark.
Q: Does Redmi Note 3 support Mi band?
A: Yes, Redmi Note 3 supports Mi band and you can even unlock your device using Mi Band. In order to manage your Mi Band on Redmi Note 3 you need to download Mi Fit app.
Q: What about IMEI no.?
A: You can find IMEI no. on your box. However if you can't carry your box *#06# is the universal way.
Q: Which MIUI and Android version does Redmi Note 3 Indian variant provide out of the box?
A: Redmi Note 3 Indian variant sports MIUI V7 along with Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop).
Q: How to identify fake Redmi Note 3 Note?
A: You can check that using IMEI code & S/N code.
Q: Is there any official developer ROM (weekly update) for Redmi Note 3? How long does it take for stable ROM to update?
A: The developer ROM version available for Redmi Note 3 will be available soon in downloads section on MIUI English forum.
Usually it takes 1 to 2 months for Stable ROM to update. You can get update via OTA (when receiving notification) and find full changelog in the forum.
Q: Is there any phone manager (PC suite) for Redmi Note 3 for my desktop/laptop?
A: Yes, it is available and you can download it from official website.
Q: How do I disable vibration on keyboard touch?
A: Under language and input, Choose your keyboard by pressing on the ">" icon. Now un-check the "Vibrate on keypress" option.
Q: How to enable developer options and turn on USB-Debugging?
A: MIUI 5
1. Go To "Settings > About Phone > Android version."
2. Tap "Android version" until developer mode appears.
MIUI 6
1. Go To "Settings > About Phone > MIUI version."
2. Tap "MIUI version" until developer mode appears.
Q: Redmi Note 3 auto rotate screen not working?
A: By rebooting the mobile.
Q: WhatsApp is getting offline while screen locked, using Wi-Fi?
A: Long press the menu button to get the recent task menu. There, pull down the whatsapp and make it 'locked'.
Check this,
Settings>Additional Settings>Battery>Manage app battery usage, now disable/turn off the following option.
-Manage app battery usage
Then reboot the device and check.
Also check this,
Security App>Data Usage>Data Usage Stats, select the apps and check whether "Background data" is allowed or not.
Q: One handed error?
A: Are you using any cover or tempered glass or screen guard? If yes, remove it then check. Also check the touch sensitive in hardware test.
Q: SMS problem?
A: You are using unofficial rom. Download the official rom. Take copy of the files/data. Flash the downloaded official rom with full wipe.
Q: Cannot connect to mobile Internet after disconnecting from wifi?
A: Update to latest build and check if it's still present.
Q: Crashed by using google now launcher and tried to apply a theme?
A: Switch back to default MIUI launcher and apply default theme and check. Now
Goto -->Settings-->Installed apps -->System launcher clear cache/data (Note:Home screen alignment will be changed).
Q: "To place a call, first turn off airplane mode"?
A: Going into recovery mode and wiping cache & user data.
Q: Flash light blinking while call receive?
A: Go to Call settings/Incoming call settings/turn off Flash notification light when ringing.
Q: Whatsapp stops recieving messages while the phone is in a sleep mode?
A: 1. Go to "Security" >>"Permission" >> "Autostart" >> Now Enable WhatsApp "Auto-start" or Add any app to Auto-start.
2. Go to "Settings" >> "Notifications" >> "Manage Notifications" >> Open WhatsApp >> Enable "Allow notifications".
3. To enable push notification in the status bar, go to "Settings" >> "Notifications" >> "Manage Notifications" >> Open WhatsApp >> Enable "Show floating notifications".
3. Long-tap the Menu key to enter the recent apps back-end. Drag down the app icon to lock it, so it will not be cleared in the following clear-up operation.
Q: microphone problem redording sound when loud in redmi 3 (not note3)?
A: Take copy of the files/data. Update the device to the latest version with full wipe. Check whether the issue is solved.
Q: Redmi Note 3 camera can not be connected?
A: Clear data of Camera from the installed apps settings also wipe cache from the device. Make sure that the miui rom in your device is official rom.
Q: Redmi Note 3 can't call after update?
A: The problem is the integration of some Apps like Tuenti movil and MOVVIL with the contacts of the phone. Deleting them the calls work againg.
Q: Can't update miui version to miui 7.1 on xiaomi redmi note 3?
A: You have to do clean flash. Download the fastboot rom and flash it.
Q: Screen constantly goes on and off?
A: Try below provided methods
1)GO to Security app > Cleaner (clean unnecessary things).
2) Go to Settings > Installed apps > System Launcher > "Clear Data"
Note: This will reset icon placement.
3) Go to Updater > Tap on three dots at top right corner > Reboot to recovery mode > English > Wipe&Reset > Wipe Cache.
Q: Dont get push notifications xiaomi redmi note 3?
A: Go to Settings > Additional settings > Battery & performance > Manage apps battery usage, make sure the power savings mode is set to Off instead of Standard or Advanced.
Q: Occasionally the fingerprint lock do not react?
A: Update the device to the latest version.
Q: Problem with Google setting?
A: Install all the Google apps and services again then check.
Q: Where do I find recovery for Redmi Note 3?
A: Here: https://www.xiaomidevice.com/blog/xiaomi-mobile-phone-recovery-update/
Q: How can I install Google Apps on my Redmi Note 3?
A: Here: https://www.xiaomidevice.com/blog/xiaomi-mobile-phone-install-all-the-google-apps/
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 FAQs
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