Xiaomi and Redmi phone users have probably all encountered this: you download the Binance APK file and when you try to install it, the system blocks it with messages like "Risk detected" or "Installation prohibited." Don't panic — this is MIUI's security mechanism at work, and it just needs a settings adjustment. First, download the official Binance APP installation package from the Binance official website. iPhone users can check the iOS installation guide.

Why MIUI Blocks Installation

MIUI has a built-in security detection system that automatically scans and assesses risk for APK files downloaded from outside the Xiaomi app store. The Binance APP, being related to financial trading, sometimes gets flagged as a "high-risk application."

This doesn't mean the APP actually poses a risk — it's just the system being overly cautious with its automatic assessment. It's similar to how antivirus software sometimes generates false positives.

Three Methods to Bypass the Block

Method 1: Directly Bypass the Block Prompt

When a risk warning pops up during installation:

  1. Carefully read the prompt and look for a "Continue Installation" or "Install Anyway" option
  2. Some MIUI versions require you to wait a few seconds — the "Install Anyway" button appears after a countdown
  3. Tap "Install Anyway" to proceed

If the prompt page doesn't show a continue option, use the methods below.

Method 2: Disable Security Scanning

  1. Open "Settings"
  2. Find "Privacy Protection" (or "Security")
  3. Tap "Protect Privacy"
  4. Find "Special App Access"
  5. Tap "Install Unknown Apps"
  6. Select the browser you used to download the APK
  7. Enable "Allow installing from this source"

Method 3: Disable MIUI Optimization

This is a more thorough approach but should be used carefully:

  1. Settings → My Device → All Specs → Tap "MIUI Version" 7 times consecutively
  2. This enables "Developer Options"
  3. Go back to Settings → Additional Settings → Developer Options
  4. Find "MIUI Optimization" and turn it off
  5. The system will prompt a restart — tap confirm

After disabling MIUI Optimization, APK installation will no longer be blocked. You can re-enable MIUI Optimization after installation is complete.

Complete Installation Process (Xiaomi/Redmi)

Step 1: Download

Open Xiaomi's built-in browser or Chrome, visit the Binance official website, and tap the Android download button. The browser may show a warning during download — select "Download Anyway."

Step 2: Locate the File

A notification will appear when the download completes — tap it. If you missed the notification, open the "File Manager" APP and find it in the "Downloads" category.

Step 3: Install

Tap the APK file to begin installation. If blocked, handle it using the methods above. Normally, an installation confirmation page will appear showing the list of permissions the APP requires.

Step 4: Complete

Once the installation progress bar finishes, it's done. The Binance icon will appear on your home screen.

Additional Settings for Xiaomi Phones

After installation, to ensure the Binance APP runs optimally on Xiaomi phones, these additional settings are recommended:

Prevent Background Cleanup

MIUI's background management is quite aggressive, frequently auto-cleaning background apps. If Binance gets cleaned up, you won't receive price alerts and trading notifications.

Setup:

  1. In the recent tasks view, find the Binance APP
  2. Long press the APP card and select "Lock"
  3. Or: Settings → Apps → Manage Apps → Binance → Battery Saver → No Restrictions

Notification Permissions

Ensure Binance notification permissions are fully enabled:

  1. Settings → Apps → Manage Apps → Binance
  2. Tap "Notification Management"
  3. Turn on all notification switches

Auto-Start Permission

If you need to receive push notifications in real-time:

  1. Settings → Apps → Manage Apps → Binance
  2. Turn on the "Auto-start" switch

Differences Across MIUI Versions

MIUI 14/15 (HyperOS)

Xiaomi's latest system has been renamed to HyperOS, but the APK installation process is essentially the same as MIUI 14. Security settings locations may have shifted slightly — use the search function in settings if you can't find them.

MIUI 12/13

These two versions have similar security settings, typically found at: Settings → Privacy Protection → Special Permissions → Install Unknown Apps.

MIUI 11 and Below

Older version settings path: Settings → Security → Unknown Sources — enable the global switch.

Xiaomi Tablets Can Install Too

Xiaomi tablets (Xiaomi Pad) can also install the Binance APP using exactly the same method as phones. The tablet's larger screen makes viewing market data and K-line charts more convenient. If you have both a phone and a tablet, you can install on both and use different devices for different scenarios.

Last Resort If All Else Fails

If you've tried everything above and still can't install, there's one more trick:

  1. Download the APK file on a computer
  2. Connect your phone to the computer with a USB cable
  3. Copy the APK file to the phone's Download folder
  4. Find and install it from the phone's file manager

This method bypasses the browser download step and can sometimes resolve odd issues.

The main obstacle to installing the Binance APP on Xiaomi phones is the system's security blocking. Once you handle that, using the APP is no different from any other application.