How to change the name of the application on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 14 and 15

Have you noticed how some system apps on Xiaomi have uncomfortable or too long names? Like GetApps instead of Theme Store, or Mi Video instead of just Video, POCO Black Shark can be used in several ways, such as through built-in features. MIUI, In this article, we will discuss all current methods, including hidden settings, ADB-Teams and Alternative Launchers.

It's important to understand that changing app names is a cosmetic fix that doesn't affect their functionality. However, some versions of MIUI 14/15 may reset their names after upgrading the system. Also, you should consider that system applications (such as com.miui.home) may require root rights or special utilities. If you're a beginner, start with the simplest ways - they will work for 90% of users.

1.Renaming through the standard MIUI launcher

The most obvious and safe way is to use the built-in capabilities of the MIUI launcher.It works on all modern Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13 models, but has a limitation: you can only rename the shortcuts on the desktop, and not the apps themselves in the menu.

Here's how to do it:

• 📱 Long click on the icon of the application you want to rename.
• 🖊️ In the menu that appears, select “Change the title” (or “Edit”, depending on the version). MIUI).
• ✏️ Enter a new name (up to 12 characters on Chinese firmware, up to 20 characters on global ones).
• ✅ Click "Ready" or tick to save.

Note that this change will only affect the desktop shortcut, the original name will remain the same in the app menu and settings, and after the launcher update or reset, the name may reset.

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If the Change Name option doesn’t appear, try first moving the icon to the desktop from the folder or app menu. On some versions of MIUI, the feature is only available for “free” shortcuts.

2. Use of alternative launchers (Nova, Apex, Lawnchair)

If you don't like the built-in MIUI, you can install a third-party launcher, popular options like Nova Launcher, Apex Launcher or Lawnchair, which allow you not only to rename applications, but also change their icons, group them into folders and customize gestures.

Instructions for Nova Launcher (similar to other launchers):

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Make it the default launcher (at the first start the system will prompt you to do this).
3. Long click on the app icon → select “Change” (or “Edit”).
4. Enter the new name in the Title field and save the changes.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔄 It works for all applications, including system.
• 🎨 You can change not only the names, but also the icons (through icon packs or manually).
• 🔒 Changes are maintained after updates MIUI.

The disadvantage is that when you return to the standard MIUI launcher, all renaming will be reset, and some functions (such as MIUI gestures) may not work properly.

3. Rename through ADB (without root)

For advanced users who aren’t afraid of the command line, there’s a way to change the name of the app at the system level using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which doesn’t require root rights, but you need to enable USB debugging and connect the smartphone to your computer.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and press 7 times to activate Developer Mode. Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers and turn on “Debugging by USB”.

Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm access to debugging on your phone screen.

Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell pm set-app-label com.name.packet "New name"

To find out the name of the application package, use the command:

adb shell pm list packages | grep -i "part of the name"

Example for the Mi Video app:

adb shell pm set-app-label com.miui.videoplayer "Cinema"

Important: Once the MIUI is updated or reset, the app name will return to the original, and some system applications (such as com.miui.home) may not be renamed without root rights.

4. Editing through root-rights apps

If your Xiaomi smartphone has an unlocked bootloader and root rights (like through Magisk), you can use specialized utilities to deep-rename apps. One of the most popular tools is App Systemizer or Root App Manager.

Instructions for Root App Manager:

1. Install Root App Manager from Google Play.
2. Open the app and give it root access.
3. Find the desired application in the list and click on it.
4. Select Edit Label and enter a new name.
5. Save the changes and restart the smartphone.

Algorithm of action:

1. Find it. APK-file /data/app/com.name-pack-1/apk or /system/priv-app/Names Dad.
2. Copy the APK on your PC and open it with an archiver (e.g. 7-Zip).
3. Go to the res/values folder and find the strings.xml file.
4. Find the line with the name of the application (usually has the form) <string name="app_name">Original Name</string>) And change it.
5. Save the changes, reassemble the APK (for example, via APKTool) and install it back.

This method is only suitable for advanced users, as it requires work with decompilation and reassembly of APK. Errors can lead to the inoperability of the application.

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Manual editing of APK is the only way to change the name of the app forever, including display in settings and menus. However, it is risky for system applications and requires deep knowledge.

Comparison of renaming methods

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When renaming applications to Xiaomi, users often face typical problems, including the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• 🔄 The title dropped after the update: This is normal behavior for no root methods.To avoid this, use third-party launchers or edit APK manually.
• ⚠️ App stopped opening: Chances are you edited incorrectly APK used ADB For a system application without root, try resetting the name by command: adb shell pm clear-app-label com.name.packet
• 🚫 There is no option to “change the name” in MIUI: Make sure you use global firmware (not Chinese) on some regional versions. MIUI this function is off.

⚠️ Note: If after the renaming of the ADB Or the root app started crashing out with an error, try it:

1. Clear the app cache in Settings → Apps.
2. Reverse changes through the same utility that was made edits.
3. Reinstall the application (if it is not system-specific).

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