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Is it safe to use Mi security app?

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Is it safe to use Mi security app?

Even though Xiaomi’s security app is meant to protect its devices and user data, researchers at security firm Check Point disclosed earlier today that the app did the opposite. Called Guard Provider, the app uses anti-virus scanners from Avast, AVL, and Tencent to detect potential malware.

What is the use of Mi security app?

The succinctly named Security app is responsible for many features on Mi phones: it provides utilities like an app lock, a cleaner, and a battery saver. The software also monitors system security and data usage to make sure everything is running as it should be.

Can we remove MI security app?

It is a system app from Xiaomi MIUI, you can’t uninstall it, unless you’re rooted. This app is rather useful and works behind the scenes in MIUI. For example security scan powered by Avast, cleaner powered by cleanmaster, optimisations for battery etc.

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Does Miui steal data?

Xiaomi claims all data it collects is anonymized, although the security researchers’ findings have disputed this. Yet, even if we take Xiaomi’s side in this argument, there has been evidence that you can still link some anonymized data to other users. The New York Times proved this with anonymous location data.

How do I lock my mi Security app?

How To Lock or Unlock Apps on Xiaomi Smartphones

  1. Go to Settings -> App lock menu and then select the apps that you want to lock on your phone.
  2. Choose application which one you lock(Example: Whats App)
  3. Next ‘Set password’ like Pattern or Finger Print.
  4. Open the locked application (Whatsapp) to see if it’s protected 🙂

How do I turn off mi Security?

Here’s how to disable the app installation security analysis on…

  1. Open the SECURITY application on your smartphone;
  2. Now open the gear icon in the upper right corner of the display;
  3. Select the SECURITY SCAN item;
  4. Now uncheck the SCAN BEFORE INSTALL option.
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Is Xiaomi phone safe for privacy?

In 2020, Xiaomi was caught collecting data, even in Mi browser incognito mode. This includes search queries and URLs. They are also accused of collecting excessive and unnecessary device usage data. So, with all that in mind, Xiaomi doesn’t have a good track record with its privacy practices.