How To Enable Redmi Note 5 Pro Face Unlock Feature[Latest OTA]

Now you can enable Redmi Note 5 Pro face unlock feature. The latest OTA update brings this feature to the newest flagship of Xiaomi. The latest software update MIUI 9.2.4 moves the device build number to NEIMIEK. Current firmware also brings system stability improvements. It won’t be wrong to say that the face unlock trend began with Apple followed by OnePlus and Honor. Xiaomi being one of the major OEM is not behind in bringing this technology to its devices. Since Redmi Note 5 pro is the freshest release, it’s a smart move from Xiaomi to provide face unlock for its users. So, if you use the concerned device, then install the OTA update to enable Redmi Note 5 Pro face unlock feature.

Unlocking smartphones using face recognition feature is not something new. Android users have always had the option to secure their devices with their face using the Trusted Face feature in Android. Using the pattern of your facial features, you can unlock your device. Face Unlock is faster, secure and more convenient to use. It’s better at detecting when a real face and a photo are being used for unlocking. Therefore,  making it more convenient to secure smartphones with the face pattern. First major OEMs brought this feature to their top flagships. Now Xiaomi makes it possible to enable  Redmi Note 5 Pro face unlock feature.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is a dual SIM smartphone launched in February 2018. The phone comes with a 5.99-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 2160 pixels. It runs on 1.8 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and 4 GB of RAM. It comes with Android 7.1.1 Nougat out-of-the-box. We expect it will soon receive the latest Android Oreo update. This device packs a 64 GB of expandable internal storage. Redmi Note 5 brings a 12-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 20-megapixel camera on the front.

How To Enable Redmi Note 5 Pro Face Unlock Feature

Like we said you have to get hold of the latest airborne update NEIMIEK MIUI 9.4.2. Install the OTA update. Then follow the steps below to enable Redmi Note 5 Pro Face unlock feature.

Steps To Enable Redmi Note 5 Pro Face Unlock Feature

It’s very simple to enable Redmi Note 5 Pro face unlock feature. Follow the steps carefully.

Step-1 First go to your device Settings >  tap on Lock screen & password
Enable Redmi Note 5 Pro Face Unlock


Step-2 In the Lockscreen and password section, tap on Add Face data

Step-3 Now in the Add Face data section Tap on Next button.
Enable Redmi Note 5 Pro Face Unlock

Step-4 Now hold the device focussing on your face. Make sure it is properly lighted.

Step-5 Keep the Sensor that will scan your facial features near eye level.

Step-6 After you are done, you will see a message saying “Face data added successfully”.

Now, come out, lock your device and try unlocking using Face Unlock. It should work just fine and unlock.

So, that’s it. Grab the latest MIUI 9.4.2 OTA NEIMIEK and enable Redmi Note 5 Pro face unlock feature.

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