How to set up a menu on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: from basic parameters to hidden features

Why set up a menu on the Redmi Note 8 Pro?

Menu of the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is not just a list of applications, but a central control center for a device, and how it is organized determines usability, speed of access to functions, and even autonomy (for example, if extra widgets drain the battery). Many users have been using the smartphone for years, not knowing that MIUI 12/14 allows you to customize the menu flexibly to your needs - from changing the order of icons to hiding system applications.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to work with the menu on Redmi Note 8 Pro: how to configure the main menu, sidebar, hidden functions MIUI, And what to do if the menu breaks after the update, and we'll focus on the unique features of this model that are not found in other Xiaomi smartphones, such as setting up the Game Turbo game menu or controlling gestures in full screen mode.

If you’ve just bought a Redmi Note 8 Pro or want to optimize your experience with an older device, this guide will help you unlock its potential by 100%, starting with the basic settings and gradually moving on to advanced tricks.

Basic settings of the main menu: the order of icons, folders and widgets

The first thing a user encounters is the main menu (or "launcher"). MIUI by default, the company launcher is used POCO Launcher (on some firmware) or standard MIUI Launcher. To change the location of the icons:

1. Press any icon on the home screen until it starts to “shake.”
2. Drag it to the right place or to another screen (scroll left/right).
3. To create a folder, drag and drop one icon to another – the system will automatically combine them.

To add widgets (such as weather or calendar):

• 📱 Click on the free space on the main screen and hold your finger.
• 🔧 In the menu that appears, select "Widgets".
• 🎨 Drag the desired widget on the screen and adjust its size.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI Widgets are gone, check the settings in Settings → Main screen screen → Widgets. Sometimes the system resets their visibility.

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, you can also hide apps from the menu without removing them.

1. Open the app menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
2. Click on three dots in the upper right corner → "Hide applications".
3. Tick the boxes you want to take out of your sight.

Sidebar and quick settings: how to set up for yourself

The sidebar (or "curtain") on the Redmi Note 8 Pro gives quick access to common features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Flashlight and more to set it up:

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Swipe down again and a full Quick Settings panel will open.
3. Click on the Pencil (or Edit) icon in the lower right corner.

Here you can:

• 🔄 Drag icons by changing their order.
• ➕ Add new tiles (e.g., "Airplane Mode" or "Charge Savings").
• ➖ Remove unnecessary (for example, "NFC", if you don't use it).
• 📱 Customize the display of brightness and media player.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has a unique feature: splitting the curtain in two, so if you swipe down from the top left, you'll see notifications, and if you swipe down from the right, you'll have quick settings, which is convenient if you switch between them often.

⚠️ Warning: If the curtain is slowing down after updating, try clearing the cache of the System application UI in settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Show it all. → System UI → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

Add frequently used tiles (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight)|Remove unnecessary elements (NFC, Hotspot)|Set up the display of brightness|Check the swipe gesture from both sides-->

Hidden functions MIUI: What can be set up in the developer menu

The developer menu on the Redmi Note 8 Pro gives you access to advanced settings that are not visible to the average user.

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on MIUI Version 7 times in a row until the notification “You are a developer!” appears.
3. Return to the main settings menu – there will be a new item “For developers”.

Here’s what you can configure in this menu to optimize your work:

Careful: Incorrect settings in the developer menu can lead to failures, for example, disabling "Background Process Limitations" will increase battery consumption, and changing the settings will increase the battery life. GPU It can cause artifacts on the screen.

Game Turbo: How to Set Up for Maximum Performance

Redmi Note 8 Pro is equipped with a processor Mediatek Helio G90T, It's positioned as a game, to manage performance in games. MIUI There's a Game Turbo menu to open it:

1. Start any game (for example, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).
2. Swipe from left to right on the screen - a semi-transparent panel with settings will appear.

The game menu can:

• 🎮 Optimize performance (choose between Balance, Performance or Charge Savings").
• 📵 Disable notifications and calls during the game.
• 🔊 Customize the sound (e.g., amplify the sounds of the game and mute the rest).
• 📊 look through FPS and processor temperature in real time.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is particularly relevant for the Tactile Recoil setting, which is responsible for the vibrational force of shooting or interacting with objects in games, to change it:

1. Open the Game Turbo (as described above).
2. Go to "Settings" → Tactile recoil".
3. Choose the vibration intensity (from "weak" to "strong").

⚠️ Warning: If your smartphone is too hot in games, check the Game Turbo settings. Performance mode overclocks the processor, which can lead to overheating. In this case, you'd better choose Balance or turn on cooling (if there is an external cooler).

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If the game is slowing down, try to turn off "VSync" in Game Turbo. FPS, But watch out for overheating!

Gestures and navigation: how to set up a menu without buttons

The Redmi Note 8 Pro supports full-screen navigation without traditional buttons (Back, Home, Recent) and uses gestures instead.

1. Go to Settings → Display → Full-screen display.
2. Select "Gestural Navigation."
3. Click on "Additional settings" to adjust sensitivity.

Here's how the basic gestures work:

• 👆 Swipe up from the bottom edge - return to the main screen.
• 👆 Keeping the swipe up – Opening recent apps.
• 👈 Swipe left or right - the action "Back".
• 🔄 Quick swipe left on the bottom panel – switching between the latest apps.

If your gestures are not working smoothly, check:

• 📱 Screen sensitivity (in Settings) → Display. → Touch and retention).
• 🛠️ Availability of updates MIUI (Sometimes bugs are fixed in new versions).
• 🔄 Disabling third-party launchers (they may conflict with system gestures).

The Redmi Note 8 Pro also has a hidden gesture for quick camera start-up: double-pressing the volume button. To activate it, go to Settings. → Screen lock and password → Quick camera launch.

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Gesture navigation saves screen space and makes the interface more modern, but it takes getting used to it. If you're uncomfortable, you can bring back the classic buttons in the settings.

Resetting the menu to factory settings: when it is needed and how to do it

If after experimenting with the menu settings on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, it becomes incorrect (for example, icons are missing, applications are not opened or the interface is slowing down), resetting the launcher settings can help. This does not affect user data, but returns the menu to its original appearance.

To reset the launcher settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Louncher app (or "POCO Launcher" if installed).
3. Press "Storage" → "Clear the data".
4. Confirm the action - after restarting the menu will return to factory settings.

If the problem is deeper (such as a malfunction) MIUI), You may need to reset your settings completely:

• 📱 Make a backup of the data (Settings) → The phone. → Backup).
• 🔋 Charge your phone at least 50 times%.
• 📝 Remember your Mi Account details (required to unlock after resetting).

For full discharge:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select "Erase all data."
3. Enter your password (if installed) and confirm.

⚠️ Note: After a complete reset, the Redmi Note 8 Pro may require you to enter the details of the Xiaomi account that was previously linked.If you forget the password, restore it in advance on account.xiaomi.com, otherwise the phone will remain locked!

Frequent Menu Problems on Redmi Note 8 Pro and Their Solutions

Even after you set up the menu correctly, the Redmi Note 8 Pro can crash.

If none of these methods helped, check:

• 📱 Availability of updates MIUI (Settings → Updating the system).
• 🛠️ System File Integrity (through Settings) → The phone. → System verification).
• 🔧 Sensor operation (possibly required to calibrate into Settings) → Display. → Touch and retention).

As a last resort, you may need to flash through Fastboot or Recovery, but it's a complicated procedure that requires experience, and if you're not sure about your abilities, you'd better go to a service center.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Menu Questions on Redmi Note 8 Pro