Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro gets 'Face Unlock' feature: Here's how to get started in 2 easy steps

Xiaomi, during the launch of the Redmi Note 5 Pro on February 14, announced to release Face Unlock feature via software update before the end of March. Now, the company probably overwhelmed by the first flash sale results, has rolled out the biometric scanner feature for the Redmi Note 4 successor's front-camera.

The Chinese tech giant sold over a record 3 lakh units within three minutes, making it the fastest and the biggest smartphone sale in India to date. Now, most users who are expected to get their Redmi Note 5 Pro (Hands-On REVIEW) by this weekend, will be able to update their handset to new MIUI 9.2 software series and start using Face Unlock feature from day one.

How to update your Redmi Note 5 Pro and get started with face unlock feature:

Step 1: If you get the update notification (build number: MIUI 9.2.4.0), select "yes" and download it

Step 2: Once downloaded, select "install" and follow the procedure as requested on the screen

Now, let's set up the face unlock feature

Step 1: Once the software is installed, go to Settings>> Lockscreen and password>> Add Face data (confirm your password) >> register your face

Step 2: Once registered your face, come back to Lockscreen and password>> tap 'unlock using face data' and you are good to go

[Note: Make sure you are in a well-lit room to register your face, or else the phone will ask you to repeat the procedure for lack of light]

If you haven't received the update notification, it's alright. Since the software release process is carried out in phases, it will reach all regions within a week.

Until then, users can look for OTA update manually by going to Settings>> scroll down to About phone>> check system update. If it says there is an update available, follow the procedure as mentioned above.

Beside the Redmi Note 5 Pro, other mid-range and budget phones, which have face unlock feature include Huawei Honor 7X, Honor 9 Lite, Oppo A83 and F5 series. 

Key specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Note 5:

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