Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the need to clean up the interface, especially after installing a lot of new programs. The Redmi 8 model, with its classic MIUI shell, offers an intuitive but not always obvious mechanism for grouping shortcuts. The correct organization of screen space significantly speeds up access to frequently used functions and makes using the gadget more comfortable.
The process of creating an application container does not require root rights or third-party launchers. All the necessary tools are already built into the Android operating system and are available out of the box. In this article, we will analyze the algorithm of actions in detail, consider the hidden features of customizing the appearance of folders and answer frequently asked questions of users.
Chaoticly scattered icons not only spoil the visual experience, but also make you spend extra seconds finding the right application. Competent desktop structure is the first step to personalizing your Redmi 8. Below is a full guide that will help you turn the screen into a convenient smartphone management tool.
Preparation of the workspace and analysis of the interface
Before you start actively grouping, it is recommended to evaluate the current state of the desktop. The MIUI shell allows you to move items in any direction, creating additional pages. Make sure that there are at least two applications on the screen that you plan to combine, since the folder is created by combining them.
Redmi 8's interface responds to long-term taps and swipes, which is standard for today's touchscreens. It's important to understand the difference between editing mode and normal use. Editing mode is activated automatically when any shortcut is touched and held, allowing objects to be manipulated.
⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to create folders by forcefully removing system applications. You can only group user programs and some standard ulites that are not intended to be removed by the manufacturer.
To work effectively with screen space, it’s helpful to know that shortcuts can be dragged not only within a single page, but also moved between different screens or to the dock bar area at the bottom, giving flexibility in planning the menu structure.
The basic algorithm for creating a folder on Redmi 8
The most common and quick way to combine apps is to simply drag and drop one shortcut to another.This method works across all versions of the MIUI shell installed on Redmi 8. You don't have to look for hidden menus or complex settings.
Follow the following steps to create a base group:
- 📱 Find two apps on your desktop that you want to combine, such as instant messengers or games.
- 👆 Press the first label and hold it until vibration or scale changes.
- 🔄 Without letting go of your finger, drag the icon directly over the second app and let go.
- 📂 The system will automatically create a container by combining both applications into one group.
Once you do this, you'll see a new folder with a name that often matches the name of the first app moved, and you'll already have your selected programs inside, and you can now rename that group or move it to a convenient location on the screen.
☑️ Checking folder creation
Configure content and rename the group
The default folder often has a name that doesn't reflect its contents or looks sloppy. Xiaomi's shell makes it easy to change the name to any folder that suits you, and just open the folder with a quick click.
At the top of the open folder, you'll see a text field with the current name. Tap it to activate the virtual keyboard. Enter a new name using Cyrillic or Latin and confirm the action. Changes apply instantly and are saved automatically.
Adding new applications to an existing folder is similar to creating: you just drag and drop the desired shortcut on top of an open folder or on its icon on the desktop, so you can collect large collections of programs, such as Banks, Social Networks or Work.
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Use short 3-5 character names for folders to read well under the icon on the Redmi 8 small screen.
If you need to remove an application from the group, just open the folder, press the unnecessary shortcut and drag it outside the container to the free desktop space.This action will break the application's connection to the folder, but it won't delete the program itself from the phone's memory.
Removing folders and returning to the original state
Sometimes it is necessary to liquidate the group created if it is no longer relevant or was created incorrectly. MIUI It is implemented logically and does not require complex manipulation of the file system.
To delete the folder completely, you need to empty it. Open the container and start pulling all the apps out of it one by one, dragging them into the free space of the screen, and once there are fewer than two items left in the folder, it will automatically disappear.
| Action. | The result | Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Extraction of annex 1 | Folder saved. | Instantly. |
| Extract all applications | Folder is being removed | Only by creating a new |
| Removal of the application from the system | The label disappears from the folder | Reinstallation |
It's important to note that deleting the folder doesn't affect the applications themselves, they're still functioning normally, they're just labels that are now separate from each other, and it's a secure operation that doesn't affect user data.
⚠️ Note: If you delete a folder accidentally, you can't quickly reset it. You'll have to regroup the applications manually, so be careful when cleaning your desktop.
Additional options for registration in MIUI
The MIUI shell on Redmi 8 offers more customization options than standard Android, and users can change not only the content of folders, but also their visual representation using the theme of the design.
To change folder style, go to Themes. Search for folders or folders. There are many free folder sets that change the shape, color, and animation of opening groups of applications.
The secret of big folders
You can also resize your desktop grid. Go to Settings → Desktop → Grid. By choosing a smaller grid, you can place more individual icons, which can reduce the need to create more folders.
Remember, the visual style of folders depends on the active theme, and if you have a third-party theme installed but the folders look standard, maybe the the theme writer didn't draw special icons for groups, and then changing the theme to a more developed one will help.
Solving common problems and problems
Despite the stability of Redmi 8, users may encounter situations where the folder is not created or behaves incorrectly, often with overcrowded RAM or a temporary launcher failure.
If you drag and drop icons don't respond or folder doesn't form, try restarting your smartphone. This is a standard procedure that clears the system cache and restarts the System UI process that controls the interface.
In rare cases, cleaning the launcher data helps. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps → find Desktop (or System Launcher) → Memory → Clean. This will reset the icons to the factory, but solve the interface glitches.
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If standard methods don’t work, the problem is most often solved by restarting the device or updating the theme.
It’s also worth checking for system updates. Xiaomi regularly releases patches that fix interface errors. Go to Settings → About Phone and click on the MIUI version to check the software’s relevance.