How to Create a Folder on Xiaomi Screen: The Complete Guide

Modern Xiaomi smartphones, which are based on the shells MIUI or the new HyperOS, offer users a huge number of preinstalled and downloadable applications. Over time, program icons fill the desktop, turning it into a chaotic set of colorful icons, where it is extremely difficult to navigate. To restore order and create a convenient interface structure, you need to use the function of grouping applications.

Foldering is a basic skill that makes navigating the system much easier: you can combine games, social networks, banking applications, or tools to work in logical groups, not only visually clears the screen, but also speeds up access to the right functions, eliminating the need to scroll through many pages of the desktop looking for one program.

The process of organizing space on Xiaomi is as simple as possible for developers and does not require deep technical knowledge. Just perform a few simple steps with your finger to automatically form a container for icons. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the ways to create folders, rename them and customize the appearance.

Basic method of creating a folder by drag and drop

The simplest and most common way to group apps is available on all firmware versions, and it's based on the intuitive drag-and-drop principle, so you have to find two icons on your desktop that you want to combine, and hold your finger on one of them until you have a vibrating response or a change in screen scale.

Without letting go of your finger, drag and drop the selected icon directly on top of the second. Once the top icon is above the bottom, the system automatically creates a container that will put both programs in. Release your finger, and you will see a ready folder with two apps inside. The folder name is usually generated automatically based on the application category.

If you want to add more programs to your group, just repeat the procedure. Press any free icon and drag it to an existing folder. The system instantly absorbs the new element, expanding the contents of the group, so you can assemble as many applications as you want into one logical unit.

• 📱 Press the icon of the application you want to move.
• 📂 Drag it over another icon to create a band.
• 👆 Release your finger when you see the folder formed.
• ➕ Add new apps by dragging them to a ready folder.

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If you accidentally dropped the icon in the wrong place, just click the “Back” button or swipe away from the edit screen to cancel the action.

It's important to note that when you drag and drop icons, the screen goes into editing mode, where the grid becomes more sparse. This is for the user's convenience, so it's easier to aim. Don't be afraid to experiment with the location, as in this mode nothing can be removed or damaged accidentally.

Use of desktop editing mode

An alternative way to organize space is to use a special editing mode, which is to use a pinch of two fingers on the screen, as if you want to zoom in, and the screen will shrink, and you will see all the available desktop pages at once.

In this mode, you can not only create folders, but you can also move entire blocks of applications between pages. To create a folder, just drag and drop one icon to another while you are in all-page view mode. Once you create a group, you can immediately move it to another page or to the dock panel at the bottom of the screen.

The editing mode also allows you to quickly remove widgets or move them. If you created a folder but it was in the wrong place, in this mode it is easiest to drag it to the right corner of the screen. After all the manipulations are completed, press the Home button or pinch it back to exit.

⚠️ Note: In editing mode, some system widgets may be blocked from moving. Do not try to drag the Settings or Security icon by force if the system does not allow it to do so - this is a security limitation MIUI.

Using editing mode is especially useful when you first set up a new smartphone, so you can quickly spread all the apps across pages, creating the structure you need in a few minutes, much more effective than creating folders one by one for a week of use.

Content management and renaming

Once you create a folder, the system often gives it a standard name, like "Tools" or "Social." But you can always change the name to something you can understand, just click on the folder to open it, and then tap the text box with the name at the top of the window that opens.

The keyboard will automatically pop out, allowing you to type in any name, so you can use emojis, which makes navigation even more complicated"🎮 Games, and with finances —"💰 Finance. It helps you instantly find the right group visually without reading the text.

Deleting applications from the folder is done by drag and drop. Open the folder, press the icon you want, and pull it out of the group window into the desktop space. If you want to delete the folder itself, just remove all the apps from it. When there's one icon left in the container, the folder will disappear automatically.

Inside the application folder, you can sort, and you can squeeze the icon inside the open folder, and you can move it around, changing the order, and it's convenient to bring the most commonly used programs to the forefront, so you don't have to look for them among the dozen others.

Customization of the appearance and screen grid

Visual perception of folders depends on the settings of the desktop grid. In Xiaomi shells, you can change the number of icons in the row, which directly affects the size of the folders and the font of their names. To access these settings, go to Settings and find the Desktop section.

You'll find System Navigation or Desktop Grid here. If you change things from 4x5 to 5x6, for example, you make icons smaller, but you increase the screen capacity. Folders in a dense grid take up less space, so you can put more groups on a single screen.

You can also change folder styles in the theme settings. If you don't like the standard MIUI design, install the theme from Themes. Many themes completely change the way folders look, make them transparent, round, or voluminous. This is a great way to personalize your smartphone.

Problems with folder creation and their solution

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the folder is not created or the icons are not drag and drop. Often this is due to the enabled function "Block layout." If this option is active, you will not be able to change the position of the icons. Check the desktop settings and disable the lock.

Another common cause is overcrowded RAM: If your smartphone is slow, lags can interfere with drag and drop, try closing extra apps through the menu of running tasks, or restart the device before you start sorting.

In rare cases, the problem lies in a specific launcher. If you use a third-party shell, such as Nova Launcher, the principles of creating folders may differ.

⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to create folders while installing system updates or when the processor is under heavy load.

If the icon gets stuck on your finger and doesn't want to move around, try swiping up to open the app menu and then back to your desktop.

Features of the organization in HyperOS

With the release of the HyperOS shell in Xiaomi, the logic of some interface elements has changed, although the basic principle of creating folders has remained the same. However, a new feature has appeared - large folders. Now, if you hold a folder for long, it can unfold into a widget, showing content without opening.

The new system has improved the animation of opening and closing groups, which makes the process smoother, and the automatic naming algorithm has changed, the system has become more accurate in determining the category of applications, especially if programs from different developers are added to the folder, but with similar functionality.

HyperOS users are encouraged to look at folder widgets, which can be attached to the desktop as a separate, large widget, allowing them to see all of the group's apps at once and run them in one click, bypassing the folder opening step.

It's worth noting that HyperOS has a more rigorous color scheme, so if you change wallpaper, the system can suggest that folder frames automatically match the dominant color of the background, creating a harmonious and aesthetic look for the desktop.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Creating folders is not just a way to clean up the order, but also a way to speed up the work with the interface, reducing the time to search for the right applications.