Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones commonly place Developer options under Additional settings. The item used to unlock the menu may be labelled OS version or MIUI version.
1. Enable Developer Options
- Open Settings → About phone or About tablet.
- Open Detailed info and specs when shown.
- Tap OS version or MIUI version repeatedly until developer mode is enabled.
- Return to Settings → Additional settings → Developer options.
2. Choose FlashGo as the provider
- Open Select mock location app.
- Choose FlashGo from the installed app list.
- Open FlashGo, select one point and press Start.
- Confirm the point in a trusted map before building a longer route.
3. Check Xiaomi battery controls
HyperOS and MIUI can restrict background activity. If playback stops, review FlashGo battery saver and background activity settings, and keep system power saving off during an authorized test. Settings names vary by software release.
If Developer Options disappears
Xiaomi notes that running optimization in the Security app can hide the Developer options entry. Enable it again through About phone, and use Settings search if the menu moved after an update.
Common questions
Is the unlock item called Build number on Xiaomi?
It may be labelled OS version or MIUI version instead.
Where is Select mock location app?
It is inside Developer options, commonly under Settings → Additional settings.
Why did Developer options disappear?
A system optimization or software update may hide the entry; enable it again and search Settings for “developer options.”
Official references
Menu names can change by model and software version. These manufacturer resources support the setup paths above.