Instructions for Xiaomi Devices

WARNING: Your run tracking will not work properly if these settings are not configured correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.

Follow these setup steps for your Xiaomi device:

HYPEROS / ANDROID 15 & 16

Critical settings for the latest Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices:

  • Battery Saver: Set to ‘No Restrictions’

    • Go to Settings > Apps > Manage apps > World Run.
    • Tap Battery saver and select No restrictions.

  • Enable Autostart

    • In App info, toggle Autostart to ON.
    • Tap into the Autostart menu to ensure Secondary launch is also allowed.

  • Lock the App in Recent Apps

    • Open World Run, then enter the Recent Apps view (swipe up and hold).
    • Long-press the World Run card and tap the Padlock icon.

  • New: Precise Location

    • Go to App info > Permissions > Location.
    • Ensure ‘Allow all the time’ and ‘Use precise location’ are both enabled.



Android 14 (MIUI 14 User)

Configure these essential settings:

  • Enable Background autostart permission:
    • Go to Settings > Apps > Manage apps
    • Tap "Background autostart"
    • Search for "Wings for Life World Run"
    • Enable "Background autostart"
    • Alternative path: Security app > Permissions > Auto-start
  • Lock the app in Recent Apps view:
    • Open recent apps and drag the app downwards
    • Or long-press the app and select the padlock icon
  • Enable precise location access in app permissions
  • Configure Security app settings:
    • Open Security app
    • Tap Boost speed
    • Go to Settings
    • Find Lock apps and select Wings for Life World Run

Android 13

Configure these settings:

  • Set battery permissions:
    • Open Settings > Apps
    • Search for "Wings for Life World Run"
    • Tap Battery
    • Select "Unrestricted"
  • Remove app from any sleeping or unused apps lists
  • Lock app in Recent Apps to prevent closing

Android 11-12

Required settings:

  • Disable battery optimization:
    • Go to Settings > Apps
    • Find World Run
    • Tap Battery
    • Choose "No restrictions"
  • Alternative path to battery optimization:
    • Open Security app > Battery > App Battery Saver > World Run > No restrictions

Android 10

  • Disable battery optimization:
    • Go to Settings > Apps
    • Find World Run
    • Tap Battery saver
    • Choose "No restrictions"