How to Handle Risk Warnings When Installing Binance on Xiaomi Phones

14 min read 2026-03-30 App Download

When installing the Binance app on a Xiaomi phone (including Redmi), the MIUI system often pops up a risk warning saying something like "This app has a security risk" or "Potential malicious behavior detected." Startled? Do not worry — this is caused by MIUI's security policies, not an actual problem with the Binance app. The Binance official app downloaded from the Binance official website is safe. Apple users can refer to the iOS installation guide.

Why Xiaomi Phones Show Risk Warnings

MIUI's Security Detection Mechanism

Xiaomi's MIUI system has a built-in security scanner that automatically checks any app not downloaded from the Xiaomi App Store. Since the Binance app is not listed on the Xiaomi App Store, the system flags it as an "unverified application" and displays a risk warning.

This is like visiting a restaurant you have never been to and seeing "This business is not verified" on the map app. It does not mean the restaurant has a problem — the platform simply has not indexed it.

Common Warning Types

When installing Binance, you may see warnings such as:

  • "This app has not been reviewed by Xiaomi security"
  • "This app may pose a security risk"
  • "Risk app detected — uninstallation recommended"
  • "This app is from an unknown source — install with caution"
  • "Pure Mode has blocked the installation"

These warnings look alarming, but as long as you confirm the APK was downloaded from Binance's official channel, you can safely proceed with installation.

Solutions

Method 1: Disable Pure Mode

MIUI's Pure Mode only allows apps from the Xiaomi App Store. To install Binance, you need to turn it off first.

MIUI 13 and above:

  1. Open "Settings"
  2. Find "Security" or "Privacy Protection"
  3. Find "Pure Mode"
  4. Disable Pure Mode
  5. Proceed with installing the Binance APK

MIUI 12 and below:

  1. Open "Settings"
  2. Find "Security"
  3. Enable installation from "Unknown Sources"

Method 2: Choose to Continue Installing from the Warning Dialog

If you prefer not to disable Pure Mode (it does protect your phone), you can proceed through the warning:

  1. Read the warning message
  2. Find the "Continue Install" or "I understand the risks" button
  3. Tap to continue
  4. You may need to wait through a countdown (usually 10 seconds)
  5. After the countdown, tap "Install Anyway"
  6. Enter your lock screen password to confirm

Some MIUI versions may require additional steps:

  • Look for small text at the bottom of the dialog saying "Install Anyway"
  • Or find a "Skip" button in the upper right corner

Method 3: Install via File Manager

Sometimes direct installation from the browser is blocked. Try an alternative approach:

  1. First download the APK file through the browser
  2. Open MIUI's built-in "File Manager"
  3. Locate the downloaded APK file (usually in the "Download" folder)
  4. Tap the APK file
  5. Follow the prompts to complete installation

The risk warnings from File Manager may be less restrictive.

Method 4: Grant Installation Permission to Specific Apps

If you do not want to fully disable Pure Mode but still want to install Binance:

  1. Settings, then App Settings, then App Management
  2. Tap the three dots in the upper right, then "Special Permissions"
  3. Find "Install Unknown Apps"
  4. Find the browser or file manager you used for downloading
  5. Enable "Allow Installation"

This grants installation permission only to the specific app while keeping other apps protected by Pure Mode.

If Warnings Continue After Installation

In some cases, after Binance is installed, MIUI's Security Center may still occasionally pop up warnings about a detected risk app.

Add to Whitelist

  1. Open "Security" or "Security Center"
  2. Find "Virus Scan" or "Security Scan"
  3. If Binance is flagged, select "Trust this app" or "Add to Whitelist"
  4. Confirm

Disable Security Scan Notifications

If you do not want to be bothered:

  1. Settings, then Notification Management
  2. Find "Security Center" or "Security"
  3. Disable the relevant notifications

Note that disabling security notifications means you will not see warnings for other apps either, so exercise caution.

Special Notes for Redmi Phones

Redmi phones also run MIUI, so the process is essentially the same. The only thing to note is that some lower-end Redmi models run older Android versions — check that the phone meets Binance's minimum system requirement (typically Android 5.0 or above).

Differences Across MIUI Versions

Security policies vary slightly across MIUI versions:

  • MIUI 14/15: Stricter Pure Mode, but the disable method is the same
  • MIUI 13: Introduced enhanced Pure Mode
  • MIUI 12: Relatively more lenient Pure Mode
  • HyperOS: Xiaomi's latest operating system — security policies may differ again, but the fundamental principles remain the same

Recommended Settings After Installation

Allow Background Activity

MIUI aggressively manages background apps. Set Binance to run freely in the background:

  1. Settings, then App Settings, then App Management
  2. Find the Binance app
  3. Disable "Auto-restrict background activity"
  4. Under "Battery Saver," select "No restrictions"

Allow Auto-Start

To receive push notifications promptly:

  1. Settings, then App Settings, then App Management
  2. Find Binance, then Auto-Start
  3. Enable Auto-Start

Lock in Recent Apps

In the recent apps view:

  1. Open the Binance app
  2. Swipe up from the bottom to open recent apps
  3. Find the Binance card
  4. Long-press or pull down the card and select "Lock"

This prevents MIUI from automatically closing Binance in the background.

Security Reminders

While MIUI's risk warnings are false positives for Binance, always stay security-conscious:

  • Make sure you downloaded the APK from the Binance official website
  • Re-enable Pure Mode after installation to protect your phone
  • Do not download APKs from links shared in messaging groups or chat rooms
  • Keep the Binance official app updated to the latest version
  • If the app behaves abnormally (frequent pop-up ads, excessive permission requests), uninstall it immediately and re-download from the official source

Installing Binance on a Xiaomi phone involves a few extra steps to handle the risk warnings, but it only takes a few minutes. Once installed, the experience is identical to any other phone.