How to create a folder on the desktop Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro: the complete guide

Modern smartphones like the flagship Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro offer users a huge opportunity to customize the interface. However, even experienced owners of Android devices sometimes face difficulties in basic organization of space. The MIUI shell that is installed on your gadget has its own logic of operation, different from pure Android. This may raise questions for those who have moved from other brands or just started to familiarize themselves with the Xiaomi ecosystem.

Foldering is a fundamental skill for putting things in order in the digital space, allowing you to group applications into categories, shorten the time you need to find the right features and make the desktop more visually pleasing. In this article, we will detail the process of creating, renaming and deleting folders on the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro model, taking into account all the nuances of current firmware versions.

You don't have to have programming skills or root rights to do these things. All operations are done with the system's regular tools through the touch screen. We're going to look at not only the standard algorithm, but also the possible problems you might encounter and how to solve them. Being ready to work with the interface is the first step to personalizing your device.

Workspace Preparation and Basic Principles of MIUI

Before you start creating folders, it’s worth understanding how the launcher works on the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro. The MIUI shell uses a grid to arrange icons, and any interaction with objects on the screen is based on the principle of Drag-and-Drop.

It’s important to note that there should be enough free space on the desktop, or at least two app icons that you want to combine. If your screen is full of widgets and shortcuts, the system will prevent you from creating a new folder, in which case it’s recommended to first remove the extra items or move them to another page.

MIUI is sensitive to the duration of the pressing. A short tap opens the application, and a long tap (about 1-2 seconds) puts the system in editing mode. This mode allows you to manipulate objects. Don't be afraid to experiment with the pressing, because accidentally deleting the application in this mode is easy to undo.

Users often confuse desktop folders with file manager folders. Creating a folder on the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro desktop does not create a new directory in the phone’s memory, but only forms a visual group of shortcuts. This is an important distinction, since deleting such a folder will not delete the applications themselves, but only disaggregate their icons.

Step-by-step: creating a folder by drag and drop method

The most common and intuitive way to group apps on the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro is to drag and drop. It works equally stable on all versions of MIUI, from the old to the latest updates. First, unlock your smartphone and go to the home screen.

Find two apps that you want to combine, like social media or games, and you can tap the icon of the first app and hold it until it freezes and there's a slight vibration, and it's a signal that the object is being captured to move.

Without letting go of your finger, drag and drop this icon directly over the second app that is supposed to be in the group. Once the top icon covers the bottom, release your finger. The system automatically creates a container that will put both apps in. Usually, the new folder gets a name corresponding to the application category (for example, "Social Networks" or "Games").

If the folder is not created the first time, try changing the force and duration of the press. Sometimes it helps to easily sway the icon from side to side before dragging it, and also make sure that the screen does not start one-hand mode or other auxiliary functions that can block multi-touch.

Alternative ways of grouping icons

While drag and drop is the main method, in some use cases, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro is more convenient to use other approaches. For example, if you install a new app from the Google Play store or GetApps, it may automatically suggest adding a shortcut to an existing thematic folder.

Another option is to use Pocket Mode or custom design themes, and some third-party themes for MIUI have a uniquely designed folder preset, so when you install one, the system can automatically distribute your applications to pre-built groups, saving you time to manually sort.

It’s also worth mentioning the ability to create folders through the launcher’s settings menu, although this option is often hidden or limited in the standard MIUI version. However, if you use a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair), the grouping possibilities become almost limitless. You can create folders with a transparent background, change the grid and open animations.

• 📱 Standard method: Drag and drop one icon to another in the interface MIUI.
• 🎨 Design topics: automatic grouping when installing specialized themes.
• 🚀 Third-party launchers: advanced customization options for advanced users.

The choice of method depends on your personal preferences and the level of immersion in the system settings. For most owners of the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro, the capabilities of a standard launcher that is optimized for working with hardware of the device are enough.

Content Management: Rename and edit

After you create a folder on Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro, you'll likely want to give it a clear name. The system often assigns names automatically, but they can be inaccurate or in English. To change the name, just click on the created folder to open it, and then tap the text box with the name at the top.

A virtual keyboard will open, allowing you to type in any name up to a certain number of characters (usually around 10-15 characters) and use short and capacious names such as "Work", "Finance" or "Media" to help you navigate content faster, especially if you have poor eyesight or use your phone with one hand.

To add new applications to an existing folder, the process is similar to creating: Press the icon of the application you want to add, and drag it directly to the open or closed folder. If you want to remove the application from the group, open the folder, press the icon and drag it outside the folder to the free desktop space.

Deleting the folder itself automatically happens when there are fewer than two items left in it. If you pull all the applications out of the folder onto the desktop, the container will disappear by itself. It's a security system that prevents empty objects from being created.

Customization of the appearance and grid of the desktop

The visual aspect of the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro interface plays an important role in usability. You can adjust the grid size to what number of apps fit in a single folder or on a screen. To do this, go to the theme settings or keep your finger on an empty desktop space for a long time.

In the menu that opens, select Settings (often indicated by a gear) and you will find Grid Size here, which is usually 4x5 or 5x6. The increase in icon density will allow more apps to be placed in one folder without having to scrolle, but will make the icons smaller.

You can also change folder styles in the settings, and some versions of MIUI allow you to choose between round, square, or round container shapes, which is a purely cosmetic feature, but it helps to harmonize the desktop look with the design theme you have in mind.

Remember that changing the pixel density (DPI) through the engineering menu can cause the interface to display incorrectly. Use only the regular grid settings provided by the MIUI shell.

Typical problems and ways to solve them

Despite the stability of the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro, users sometimes encounter bugs when creating folders. One of the common problems is that the icon sticks to the finger and does not drag it. This can be caused by a temporary launcher freeze or contamination of the screen.

In such cases, try restarting the System Launcher process. To do this, go to Settings → Applications → All applications, search the System Launcher list and click Stop. The screen blinks and the icons reboot. After that, the drag and drop problem usually disappears.

⚠️ Warning: Stopping the system launcher will reset the widgets if they weren't attached. Make sure you remember where what was, or take a screenshot of the desktop before manipulating.

Another problem is that you can't rename a folder, you can't type in text or you can't have a keyboard, and that's often the case when you overflow the keyboard cache, and you can clear the keyboard app cache in the settings, and you can also check if you can put a limit on the special characters in the title.

• 🔄 Rebooting the phone: a universal remedy for temporary interface glitches.
• 🧹 Cache Clearance: Helps if the launcher is slow or error-prone.
• 🚫 Disabling optimization MIUI: in rare cases helps to reset all the settings of the launcher.

If none of these methods work, the problem may be that system files are damaged after a failed update, in which case it is recommended to check for system updates or reset the launcher to factory settings.

Optimizing productivity with a large number of folders

Owners of Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro appreciate the device for high performance, but even the powerful Snapdragon 855+ processor can experience loads with illiterate desktop organization. A large number of widgets with a live update inside folders or on the screen can consume RAM.

Although the folders themselves don’t consume resources in the background, widgets that you can put inside folders (such as weather, news) continue to work. Try not to abuse the “live” elements within commonly used groups of applications if you notice slowdowns when you open the folder.

Using static icons instead of dynamic themes also has a positive effect on autonomy and responsiveness. MIUI is optimized to work with hundreds of applications, but desktop cleanliness is key to fast navigation. Regularly audit folders to delete those you have stopped using.

⚠️ Attention: Installing themes from unverified sources may contain malicious code or unoptimized scripts that slow down the interface.

Following these guidelines, you can keep your Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro in perfect condition, providing quick access to all the necessary functions. competent organization of the space is not only aesthetics, but also a question of the effectiveness of using the gadget in everyday life.