How to display Yandex search bar on the screen of the Xiaomi phone: all ways 2026

Yandex’s search bar on Xiaomi’s home screen is not only convenient, but also quick access to Internet search, weather, currency rates, and even smart device management. However, after updating MIUI or resetting, this widget often disappears, and it doesn’t always work out to return it by standard means. In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to return Yandex’s search bar to the smartphone screen – from official methods to workarounds for different versions of the firmware.

Complicating the problem is that Xiaomi is actively promoting its own search engine and sometimes blocks the installation of third-party widgets. But even then, there are solutions: from manually configuring through Settings → Home Screen to using alternative launchers. We have tested all methods on the latest versions of MIUI 14 and HyperOS (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Xiaomi 13), so the instructions are relevant for 2026.

If you find that the widget Yandex disappeared after the update or just want to optimize the home screen – this article is for you. Let’s start with the simplest way and gradually move on to more advanced ones.

1. Standard method: Add widgets through the menu

The most obvious method is to use the built-in MIUI widget menu.It works on most models, but may not be available if Xiaomi has blocked the installation of third-party widgets in your area.

To add the search bar Yandex:

1. Touch and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. At the bottom of the screen will appear a panel – select Widgets.
3. Scroll down and find the Yandex (or Yandex) section.
4. Select the search bar widget and drag it to the free space on the screen.

If Yandex is not listed in the widget list, it means one of three:

• 🔹 Yandex application not installed or removed.
• 🔹 Widget disabled in the application settings.
• 🔹 Your version. MIUI Blocks third-party widgets (relevant for Chinese firmware).

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If the Yandex widget doesn’t show up, try updating the app first via Google Play or AppGallery.

2. Installation via the Yandex application (if the widget is hidden)

If the Yandex search bar does not appear in the widget menu, but the application is installed, try adding it directly through the Yandex.Search settings.

Do the following:

1. Open the Yandex application (the icon with the letter I).
2. Tap on the profile avatar (or icon) ⚙️) top-right.
3. Select Settings → Search widget.
4. Activate the option to Show on the main screen.
5. Follow the system's hints to add a widget.

If this method does not work, check if the widgets in the MIUI settings are disabled:

1. Go to Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Find the Widgets section and make sure the Show Widgets slider is enabled.

Manual addition via APK (for power users)

If standard methods do not work, you can try installing the widget manually through APK-This method is suitable for users who have blocked widgets at the firmware level (for example, on the Chinese version). MIUI).

You'll need:

• 📱 Xiaomi smartphone with unlocked bootloader (not necessary, but desirable).
• 🔗 APK-Yandex.Search widget file (you can download from APKMirror).
• 🛠️ File Manager with access to system folders (e.g. MiXplorer).

Instructions:

1. Download the widget APK (look for files called YandexSearchWidget or the like).
2. Install the APK manually (allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access).
3. Reboot the phone.
4. Try adding a widget through the widget menu (see Section 1).

⚠️ Attention: Installation APK from third-party sources may disrupt the system. Before you do this, back up your data through Settings → The phone. → Backup.

4. Use of alternative launchers (Nova, Apex, Microsoft)

If MIUI persistently blocks Yandex widget, the most reliable workaround is to install a side launcher, which replaces Xiaomi’s standard interface and allows you to add any widgets without restrictions.

The best launchers for this task:

• 🌟 Nova Launcher – supports customization of widgets, gestures and backup settings.
• 🔄 Apex Launcher – lightweight and fast, with support for themes.
• 🖥️ Microsoft Launcher – Integration with Windows and Cloud Services.
• 📱 Lawnchair – open source, minimalist design.

How to add a widget through Nova Launcher:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Assign it to the default launcher (at the first start, an offer will appear).
3. Touch and hold the main screen. → Widgets.
4. Find Yandex.Search and drag it to the screen.
5. If necessary, change the size of the widget by pulling around the corners.

Make sure your phone has enough memory (minimum 200MB)

Download the launcher from the official store (Google Play or AppGallery)

Backup the current location of the icons (in Nova: Long Press → Backup)

Disable Battery Optimization for Launcher (Settings) → Annexes → Nova → Battery → No restrictions)-->

5.Reset launcher settings (if the widget is missing after the update)

Sometimes the search bar of Yandex disappears after updating MIUI or failure in the launcher, in which case will help reset the settings of the main screen.

How to reset the launcher settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Find the option to Reset (or Restore by default).
3. Confirm the action.
4. After reset, try adding the widget again (see Section 1).

If this method didn’t help, try clearing the cache and data of the Yandex application:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Yandex in the list and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse → Clear cache and Clear data.
4. Restart your phone and try adding the widget again.

⚠️ Note: Clearing the Yandex application data will delete your search history and saved settings.ID, Data will be restored after re-entry.

6.Browser bypasses: Yandex.Browser and search label

If neither of these methods worked, there are two alternatives:

Method 1: Use Yandex.Browser

Yandex.Browser has a built-in search bar that can be pinned on the home screen as a widget.

1. Install Yandex.Browser from Google Play.
2. Open your browser and log in (optional).
3. Add the browser widget to the main screen through the widget menu.
4. In the widget settings, select the display of the search bar.

Method 2: Create a search shortcut manually

If you can’t add a widget, you can create a shortcut to quickly access the search:

1. Touch and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. Select shortcuts (or shortcuts).
3. Find Yandex and select Search.
4. The shortcut will appear on the screen – when clicked, it will open the search bar.

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If none of the methods worked, check if your phone has a Chinese version of MIUI installed. In this case, third-party search widgets are often blocked at the system level, and the only way out is to change firmware to a global one or use an alternative launcher.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the search bar of Yandex on Xiaomi