How to rename the folder on the desktop Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: all ways with explanations

Introduction: Why the Standard Method Doesn't Always Work

Renaming folders on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 desktop seems like a trivial task - as long as you don't encounter MIUI Launcher bugs or file system limitations. Unlike pure Android, Xiaomi's shell has its own shortcuts and folders rules, which often baffles users.

The main problem is the MIUI architecture: desktop folders are not just directories in a device’s memory, but virtual containers tied to a launcher, and their names are stored in the system’s database, not in the file structure, which means that simply renaming through a file manager (like Mi File Explorer) will only work for 10% of cases — when the folder is created as a real directory, not as a group of shortcuts.

In this article, we will discuss three working methods, including hidden MIUI functions, ADB workarounds, and nuances for different firmware versions (from MIUI 11 to MIUI 14).

Method 1: Standard renaming with MIUI Launcher

This method works for folders created by drag and drop shortcuts (not to be confused with directories in the device’s memory!).The algorithm is the same for all versions of the Redmi Note 9 (including the Pro, Pro Max and 4G/5G models), but may differ visually depending on the version of MIUI.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the folder on the desktop with one tap (do not hold it back!).
• 📝 Tap the text field with the name of the folder at the top of the screen. If there is no field, your folder is the real directory (see Method 2).
• ✏️ Enter a new name (maximum 20 characters, including spaces).
• ✅ Click Ready or tap outside the field.

If after the renaming, the name was dropped to "No Name" or "New Folder", it indicates a failure of the launcher synchronization.

1. Reset the device.
2. Hold the folder, then drag it to the free desktop space (this will force the launcher data to be updated).
3. Repeat the attempt to rename.

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If a folder contains more than 15 shortcuts, MIUI can automatically reset its name, split the content into 2 folders, or use Method 3 (ADB).

Method 2: Rename real directories through file manager

This method is suitable for folders that appear on the desktop as shortcuts of real directories (for example, folders "Downloads", "Images" or created manually through Mi File Explorer). 📁 and when opened, show the contents of the device memory.

Important: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 It uses two file systems – internal memory (/storage/emulated/0/) and SD-The path to the desktop folders depends on their origin:

Step-by-step:

1. Open Mi File Explorer (or any other file manager with root permissions if required).
2. Go to the internal memory section or SD-map.
3. Find the folder that shows the label on the desktop, or target the content or date of creation.
4. Hold the folder → select Rename.
5. Enter a new name (allowed symbols A-Z, a-I, 0-9,, -, space).

⚠️ Note: Rename system folders (e.g. Android, MIUI) Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 automatically restores the names of critical directories after a reboot.

Method 3: Rename through ADB (for power users)

This method will be useful if:

• 🔧 The folder is not renamed through a launcher or file manager.
• 📱 The name is reset after rebooting.
• 🛠️ Requires massive renaming (for example, for folders with backups).

The work will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original from Xiaomi).
• 📱 On the smartphone enabled Developer Mode and Debugging by USB.

Instructions:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 9 to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Follow the command to check the connection: Adb devices must display the serial number of your device.
4. Get a list of desktop folders: adb shell dumpsys activity service com.miui.home/.launcher.Launcher | grep "folderInfo"
5. Find the line with the name of your folder (for example, title="Work") in the output. Copy the screen and id value.
6. Rename the folder with the command (replace the settings): adb shell am broadcast -a com.miui.home.RENAME_FOLDER -e id [ID_PAPKI] -e title “New name"

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ADB-team MIUI If the folder name contains spaces, put it in quotation marks: -e title "My documents".

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause a launcher to crash, if after the commands are executed, the desktop has stopped responding:

1. Reset the device.
2. If the problem persists, reset the launcher settings: adb shell pm clear com.miui.home

Typical problem solving

Even after the successful renaming, Redmi Note 9 users are faced with MIUI bugs, and here are the most common scenarios and solutions:

Problem 1: The folder name is reset after the reboot

Reason: MIUI launcher does not save changes to the database.

• 🔄 Update the launcher via Google Play (if the beta version is used).
• 📥 Install an alternative launcher (e.g. Nova Launcher or Hyperion).
• 🔧 Reset the launcher settings: adb shell pm clear com.miui.home

Problem 2: The folder disappeared after the renaming

Cause: Conflict with launcher cache or damage to labels.

• 🔍 Check the Lost.Dir folder at the root of the memory - sometimes MIUI Moves the “lost” folders there.
• 📂 Create a new folder and transfer shortcuts from the backup to it (if it was made).
• 🔄 Reinstall the update MIUI through settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

Problem 3: You can not enter the Cyrillic alphabet in the name

Cause: Launcher encoding failure (often occurring after upgrading to MIUI 13/14).

• 🌐 Switch the system language to English, rename the folder, then return Russian.
• 📝 Use it. ADB (Method 3 – it bypasses the interface limitations.
• 📱 Install a patch through Magisk (root required) that corrects the encoding MIUI.

Alternative launchers: when the standard MIUI Launcher fails

If you have trouble renaming folders regularly, consider using a third-party launcher.This is true for Redmi Note 9 users who have:

• 🔄 MIUI Launcher often resets settings.
• 📱 Extended desktop customization is required.
• 🛠️ Support for gestures or unique folder names (e.g., emojis).

Top.-3 Launcher for Xiaomi with support for renaming folders:

Instructions for installation and setting:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. Click Home and select the new launcher as the main one.
3. Create a folder on your desktop (hold the app icon, then drag it to another).
4. Tap the folder name → enter a new one (Nova Launcher supports emoji and long titles).

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Third-party launchers are not affected by MIUI bugs, but may conflict with system services (e.g., com.miui.securitycenter). Back up your desktop through Settings → Applications → Launcher → Backup before installing.

Advice on the organization of the working table

To avoid folder problems in the future, follow these guidelines:

• 📁 Do not create folders with the same name — MIUI They can automatically combine them.
• 🔤 Use short names (up to 12 characters) to reduce the risk of crashes.
• 🔄 Clean the launcher cache regularly: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Clear the cache.
• 📱 For important folders, backup your files via Mi Cloud or Google Drive.

An example of the optimal desktop structure for the Redmi Note 9:

📱 Desktop 1:




- folder "Social networks" (VK, Telegram, WhatsApp)




- Work folder (Mail, Calendar, Docs)




- Weather widget





📱 Desktop 2:




Multimedia folder (YouTube, Gallery, Music)




- Game folder.




- Smart home control widget

⚠️ Note: Do not store confidential files in folders on your desktop (for example, scans of documents). MIUI indexes the contents of the folders for search, and when resetting the data can become available to other applications.

FAQ: Frequent questions about folders on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9