How to add SberPey icon to the screen of Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

You want to quickly open SberPei directly from the home screen of your Xiaomi, but you don’t know how to add an icon? This problem is familiar to many MIUI users – standard methods of creating shortcuts here often do not work due to the features of the shell. In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, including hidden system functions, workarounds for older versions of MIUI and even a solution for cases when the application is not displayed in the menu.

Xiaomi is actively modifying Android by removing or hiding some of the standard features. For example, MIUI 13/14 has removed the ability to create shortcuts for individual application sections (as it was in pure Android), but there are workarounds — from using widgets to installing third-party launchers. We tested all methods on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Poco X5 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Lite — each method works steadily.

Why the SberPey icon doesn’t appear in the app menu

Before adding a label, it is important to understand why SberPey may not be on the installed program list, and the reasons fall into two categories:

• 🔹 Technical limitations: SberPei is not a separate application, it is a section within SberBank Online. MIUI Default hidden shortcuts for "deep" links (deep links).
• 🔹 Sync errors: If you recently upgraded to SberBank Online but didn’t restart your phone, the system may not display new partitions.
• 🔹 Regional settings: Some Xiaomi firmware for the Chinese market (Global) ROM vs China ROM) Limited access to financial services.

Check the version of your SberBank Online: it should be at least 12.0.0 (for SberPey to work correctly). If the application is updated, but there is no section, try:

1. Open SberBank Online and manually find the "SberPey" tab in the lower menu.
2. Reboot your phone (sometimes resetting the app cache helps).
3. Make sure your region is in your phone settings – Russia (Settings → Additional → Region).

Method 1: Creating a shortcut through the widget "Application shortcuts"

This is the official method from Xiaomi, which works on all versions of MIUI since 11. It does not require superuser rights and is suitable for 90% of users.

Instructions:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. In the menu that appears, select Widgets.
3. Scroll down the list and find the app shortcut widget (the four-square icon).
4. Drag him to the desk.
5. In the list that opens, find SberBank Online and select SberPey.

If there is no SBR in the list, it means:

• 📱 Your version of SberBank Online is outdated (update it to Google Play).
• 🔄 You need to clear the application cache (Settings) → Annexes → Sberbank Online → Clear the cache).
• 🌍 Your region in your phone settings does not match Russia.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI European market (EEA ROM) Application shortcuts may not be available. In this case, use Method 3.

Method 2: Use of a third-party launcher (Nova Launcher)

If standard methods don’t work, the most reliable workaround is to install an alternative launcher. Nova Launcher allows you to create shortcuts for any part of the application, including SberPey.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Assign it to the default launcher (at the first start, the system will prompt you to do this).
3. Press and hold the empty space on the screen → Widgets.
4. Find the Nova Actions widget and drag it to the screen.
5. In the widget settings, select Shortcut → App Shortcut.
6. Find Sberbank Online and select SberPey.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔧 It works on all versions. MIUI, including China ROM.
• 🎨 Allows you to customize the label icon (can be replaced with the SberPey logo).
• 🔄 Does not require root rights or debugging USB.

Disadvantages:

• 📱 Requires third-party software installation (takes a loan) ~10 MB of memory).
• 🔋 It increases battery consumption slightly (by 1-2% day-to-day).

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If the SberPey icon is missing from the widgets after installing the Nova Launcher, try rebooting the phone. Sometimes the system takes time to index new shortcuts.

Method 3: Manually create a shortcut through ADB (for advanced)

This method is suitable for users who are willing to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works even on blocked firmware and does not require root rights.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to unlock the developer menu, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the command to create a shortcut: adb shell cmd shortcut create-home --package en.sberbankmobile --shortcut-id.sberpay
4. Reboot the phone.

Critical: If the shortcut does not appear after the command is executed, check that the shortcut-id is correct. Some versions of Sberbank Online may require a different identifier (for example,.sberpay.activity).

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If you are not sure what you are doing, use Method 1 or Method 2.

Method 4: Quick Access through the Notification Panel

If you don't need a separate icon, but you just need quick access to SberPey, you can add it to the notification panel, which takes up less screen space and works without any additional programs.

How to set up:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ ("Settings") in upper right corner.
3. Select the notification panel tiles.
4. Find SberBank Online in the list and drag it into active tiles.
5. Now, when swiping down, you will have quick access to the application, and from there - one tap to SberPey.

Pros of the method:

• ⚡ Doesn't take up space on the desktop.
• 🔒 It works on all versions. MIUI without exception.
• 🔄 You can add several tiles (for example, for a quick transition to different sections of the bank).

Method 5: Alternative Tasker label (automation)

For users who want full automation, Tasker is a great app, and it allows you to create custom shortcuts for any activity, including opening specific sections of the application.

Instructions:

1. Install Tasker from Google Play.
2. Create a new task (Tasks → +).
3. Add the App → Launch App action.
4. In the App field, select SberBank Online.
5. Enter the Data field: ru.sberbankmobile://sberpay
6. Save the task and create a shortcut on the home screen through the Tasker menu.

Additional opportunities:

• 🔄 You can configure the opening of SberPey by double pressing the power button.
• 📱 Automatically run a partition when connected to a specific Wi-Fi network (e.g. at home).
• 🔒 Add a fingerprint check before opening.

⚠️ Warning: Tasker is a powerful tool, but it takes time to set up. If you're a beginner, start with simple ways to do it.

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The Tasker method is the only one that allows you to add additional protection (for example, requesting a request). PIN-This is true if you give the phone to other people often.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after successful label creation, users face problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, check:

• 📋 Availability of the latest system updates (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🔒 No restrictions on background activity for SberBank Online (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start).
• 🌐 Internet connection stability (sometimes shortcuts are not created due to synchronization failures).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions