How to add SberPei to the main screen of the Xiaomi phone: 3 working ways

Adding SberPay to Xiaomi’s home screen makes it easier to access fast payments, but not everyone knows how to do it correctly. Unlike standard apps, Sber’s service doesn’t always offer a direct “Place on Screen” option — especially if you’re using MIUI 14 or later. In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to add a SberPay label to your desktop, including workarounds for cases when the widget disappears after a system update.

Complicating the problem is that Xiaomi regularly changes the logic of launchers (for example, in POCO Launcher or MIUI Launcher), and SberPay itself can block shortcut creation due to security policy. We tested the instructions on Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13T and POCO X5 Pro models — all methods work on current versions of firmware (2026). If you have a different model, check compatibility in the table below.

Why SberPei is not added to the main screen in the standard way

The main reason is the integration of SberPay with the MIUI shell. Unlike Google Pay or Samsung Pay, the service from Sber is not registered in the system as a full-fledged application with support for widgets.

• 🔹 Built-in module in the SberBank Online application (does not have a separate one) APK-file).
• 🔹 Limitations MIUI: Launcher blocks shortcuts for “sub-applications” (e.g., SberPay, SberHealth).
• 🔹 Security updates: Sber tightened control over access to payment services through third-party launchers from 2023.

Another common problem is resetting the launcher settings after the MIUI update, for example, after switching from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14, all user shortcuts may disappear, in which case only re-addition through alternative methods (about them in the following sections) will help.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using POCO Launcher or third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher), standard methods may not work. These will require manual configuration through Application Activity (instruction in Section 3).

Method 1: Adding via the "Tags" menu (for MIUI 12-14)

This is the easiest method that works on most Xiaomi devices with official firmware. Suitable for Redmi Note 11/12, Xiaomi 12/13/14 and others with MIUI 12+.

1. Open the SberBank Online application and log in.
2. Go to Payments → SberPay (or click on the SberPay icon in the bottom menu).
3. In the upper right corner, tap on ⋮ (three-point) → Add to the main screen.
4. Confirm the action - the label will appear on the desktop.

If you don't add to the home screen, your version of SberBank Online is outdated, update it via Google Play or AppGallery (for devices without Google services).

Update SberBank Online to the latest version |

Check that there is a free seat on the home screen |

Turn off energy saving mode for SberBank Online in the settings MIUI|

Reboot your phone if the shortcut doesn’t appear after adding-->

Method 2: Creating a shortcut through Application Activity (for POCO/Nova Launcher)

If the standard method didn’t work, use manual shortcut creation through hidden activities, which is suitable for users of POCO Launcher, Nova Launcher or other alternative shells.

1. Install Activity Launcher (free on Google Play).
2. Open Activity Launcher and find in the list of Sberbank Online (en.sberbankmobile).
3. Deploy the list of activities and find a item called PayActivity or SberPayActivity (may vary depending on the version of the application).
4. Slip on the activity and select Create a shortcut.

If PayActivity is not listed, try other activities with the word Pay or Wallet in the title, for example, in some versions of SberBank Online payment module hidden under en.sberbankmobile.wallet.WalletActivity.

⚠️ Note: After upgrading SberBank Online, the path to activity may change and the label will stop working. In this case, repeat the procedure or use Method 3 (via the widget).

Method 3: Use the Quick Action widget (for MIUI 14+)

The latest versions of MIUI (14.0.5+) have added support for payment widgets, to add SberPay as a widget:

1. Press and hold the free space on the main screen.
2. Select Widgets → SberBank Online.
3. Drag the SberPay widget (or Quick Payments) onto the screen.
4. Set the size of the widget (available options 2×2, 4×1).

The widget allows you not only to quickly open SberPay, but also to view the balance of cards, recent transactions and even pay for it. QR-code without running a full application. However, this method has limitations:

If the widget doesn’t appear in the list, try:

• 🔄 Update Sberbank Online and MIUI last-minute.
• 🔧 Reset the launcher settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 📱 Reboot the phone.

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If the SberPay widget disappears after the reboot, add the SberBank Online app to the battery optimization exceptions: Settings → Battery → Application Selection → Selection → SberBank Online → No restrictions.

Problem Solving: The label is gone or not working

If the added SberPay label is missing or does not open, check the following points:

1.The label disappeared after MIUI update

This is a typical problem when you go to a new version of the shell, to restore the label:

• 🔹 Remove the launcher cache: Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Clear the cache.
• 🔹 Re-add the label through Method 1 or Method 2.
• 🔹 If you are using Nova Launcher, check your backup settings (Long press). → Backup copies → Restore).

2.The label is not opened by SberPay, but by the main menu of SberBank Online.

This happens if the wrong activity was chosen when creating the label.

• 🔹 Remove the non-working label.
• 🔹 Repeat Method 2 by selecting activity with the word Pay or Wallet in the title.
• 🔹 If there are several activities, try each one in turn.

3.SberPay widget doesn't update balance

The widget may freeze due to background activity limitations to correct:

• 🔹 Allow auto-run for SberBank Online: Settings → Permits → Auto-start.
• 🔹 Turn off battery optimization: Settings → Battery → Choice of applications → Sberbank Online → No restrictions.
• 🔹 Reboot the phone.

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If none of these methods worked, check to see if antivirus software (such as Avast or 360 Security) blocks access to payment services.

Alternative ways to quickly access SberPei

If you can’t add a shortcut to the main screen, use alternative methods:

1. Addition to the notification panel

In MIUI 14, you can pin SberPay in the notification curtain:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Tap it on. ⚙ (gear) → Edit the panel.
3. Find SberPay on the list and drag it to the active area.

2.Voice assistant

If you have Google Assistant or Alice from Sber configured, you can open SberPei with your voice:

• 🎤 Say, “OK Google, open up SberPei” or “Alice, payments via SberPei».
• 🔧 Pre-allow access to the microphone for Sberbank Online.

3.Fast launch through gestures

Set up a gesture to start quickly:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Gestures and Movements → Quick Start.
2. Select SberBank Online and assign a gesture (e.g. Double tap on the screen).

These methods are less convenient than the home screen shortcut, but they can save you time if the standard methods don’t work.

Security: How to protect payments via SberPei on Xiaomi

Adding SberPay to the home screen makes paying easier, but increases the risk of unauthorized access.

• 🔒 Set up the application lock in SberBank Online: Profile → Security settings → Block the application (use it) PIN finger-print).
• 🛡️ Enable Hiding Notifications on the Locked Screen: Settings → Notifications → Sberbank Online → Sensitive content.
• 🚫 Turn off autocomplete payment data in your browser if you use SberPay for online purchases.
• 🔄 Regularly check active sessions in SberBank Online: Profile → History of entrances.

If you lose your phone or suspect a hack, immediately block SberPay via:

• 📞 Call in support of Sber on 900.
• 🌐 Personal account on the website online.sberbank.ru (Security section).

⚠️ Attention: Never save. PIN-SberPay code in the notes, SMS or cloud services (such as Mi Cloud or Google Drive) Use password managers with two-factor authentication (such as Keeper or Google Drive). 1Password).

FAQ: Frequent questions about SberPei on Xiaomi