Xiaomi smartphones began to block potentially dangerous applications

A significant portion of the applications that users install have never passed an information security audit. Some of these programs are potentially dangerous, and find sometimes even in official stores.

A new feature of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones called Pure Mode is designed to protect users from data theft by such applications. When enabled, MIUI 13 enters a special mode in which potentially dangerous software can be installed will not work.

In Pure Mode, applications are automatically checked for compatibility, collection of data without the user's consent, and the presence of viruses and other malicious code. In addition, users can use it to manually test programs to make sure they are safe.

Pure Mode is enabled in the operating system settings. You can only bypass its mode manually: go to the mode settings and select the "Allow this installation" item. Another option is to completely disable Pure Mode in the settings.

The feature is already available on Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones in China and is likely to expand globally soon.