How to fix the application on the screen Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 14/15

App attachment on the screen of Xiaomi smartphone is a simple but useful feature that saves time. Instead of looking for the right service every time on the menu or desktop, you fix it in the bottom bar (dock bar) or on the home screen, this is especially convenient for instant messengers, social networks, banking applications or frequently used utilities.

However, the process may be different in different versions of the MIUI shell (12, 13, 14, 15) and on different models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T), and after updates, the interface sometimes changes and the usual actions stop working. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of securing applications from standard to hidden, including solutions for older versions of MIUI and cases when the Suddenly function disappears from the menu.

If you encounter a problem that the “Secure” button is inactive or missing, or after updating MIUI And then you can see the causes and fixes here, and we'll look at alternative methods for users who have their launcher disabled. MIUI Launcher (for example, when using Nova Launcher or HyperOS).

1. Standard method: fixing through the application menu

This is the most obvious and versatile method that works on most Xiaomi devices with the MIUI 12-15 and HyperOS shell. Suitable for Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi smartphones (for example, Xiaomi 12T, Redmi Note 11 Pro, POCO F5).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the application menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen or tap on the icon All apps»).
• 🔍 Find the right application (for example, Telegram, SberBank or Google Maps).
• 🖱️ Hold the icon for 1-2 seconds until the context menu appears.
• 📌 In the window that appears, select Secure on the home screen or Add to the dock (depending on the version). MIUI).

If you want to fix the app in the dock bar (bottom panel with 4-5 icons), drag it there manually after a long tap. in MIUI 14/15 the dock bar supports up to 5 applications, in older versions - up to 4.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) A2 or POCO M5) After upgrading to HyperOS, the fixing menu may look different. If you only see Delete and Information instead of Assign, try an alternative from the next section.

Make sure there is a free space at the dock bar (maximum 5 icons)

Check if Easy Mode is on (it limits functions)

Turn off Application Protection in your security settings (may block changes)

Update MIUI to the latest version (in older versions of the bug with fixing)

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2. Alternative method: through the settings of the main screen

If the standard method didn’t work (for example, the “Stick” button is inactive or not), try using home screen editing, which is suitable for MIUI 13-15 and HyperOS devices.

Step-by-step:

1. 📱 Click the empty space on the home screen (not on the app icon!).
2. 🔧 In the menu that appears, select Screen Settings (or Home Screen Settings in older versions).
3. 📌 Go to the Dock Bar (or Fixed Applications).
4. 🔄 Here you'll see a list of current fixed applications. Slip on the free slot and select the one you want from the list.

This method is useful if:

• 🤖 You have control gestures disabled (navigation buttons are used).
• 🔄 The app does not want to be fixed through a long press.
• 📱 You use a Nova Launcher or other third-party launcher, but want to bring back the standard dock bar MIUI.

3. Attachment via "Edit Mode" (for MIUI 14/15)

The latest versions of MIUI (14 and later) have a separate screen editing mode that makes it easier to manage icons, a method that is especially handy if you want to not only fix the application, but also change its position or create a folder.

How it works:

• 📱 Click the empty space on the home screen and select Edit (or Change).
• 🔍 At the bottom of the screen, you'll see an app bar. You'll flip through it to find the right one.
• 🖱️ Press the icon and drag it to the dock bar or the main screen.
• ✅ Click Ready (check in top right corner) to save the changes.

The advantage of this method is that you can edit multiple icons, create folders or remove unnecessary shortcuts at the same time, and in editing mode you can see hidden system applications (for example, Security or Themes) that are not usually displayed in the menu.

⚠️ Note: In HyperOS (new shell for Xiaomi 14 and newer), the editing mode may look different. If nothing happens after the screen is pinched, check if the function of Protection against accidental touches is included in the sensor settings.

4. Secure through security settings (for system applications)

Some system applications (e.g. Settings, Phone, Camera) can’t always be fixed in standard ways, and the Security section, where you can manage rights and fixing system utilities, will help.

Instructions:

1. 🔒 Open the Settings. → Security → Autostart.
2. 🔍 Find the right app in the list (for example, Google Play Store or Galery).
3. 📌 Enable the option of Fixing or Display on the home screen (if such a item is available).
4. 🔄 Return to the home screen and try to secure the app in the standard way (long press).

This method often helps if:

• 📱 App disappears from dock bar after reboot.
• 🔧 The “Secure” button is inactive for system utilities.
• 🔄 You use a work profile (for example, through Island or Shelter).

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5. Affixation via ADB (for power users)

If none of the above methods worked, you can use the Android debugging bridge (ADB), which is suitable for advanced users and requires connecting a smartphone to a computer.

Step-by-step:

1. 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on the computer.
2. 📱 Enable Developer Mode on your smartphone: go to Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI and tap 7 times on this item.
3. 🔧 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and enable debugging by USB.
4. 🔌 Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command in the terminal: adb shell cmd overlay enable-exclusive com.android.systemui/.SystemUIOverlayService Next: Adb shell am start -n com.miui.home/.launcher.UninstallShortcutReceiver
5. 🔄 Restart the device and try to secure the application in a standard way.

This method resets the launcher cache and can return standard MIUI features if they were lost after updating or installing custom firmware.Beware: incorrect ADB commands can lead to system failures.

⚠️ Attention: After use ADB Some launcher settings may reset. It is recommended to pre-back up the home screen through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

adb shell pm clear com.miui.home

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6. Problem Solving: Why the Application Cannot Be Fixed

Sometimes users find that the app anchoring function stops working, so let's look at the most common causes and ways to fix them.

Problem 1: The “Secure” button is inactive or not

• 🔧 Check if the light mode is enabled (Settings) → Special facilities).
• 📱 Make sure you use the standard MIUI Launcher, not third-party.
• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (old versions have bugs with fixing).

Problem 2: Apps are dropped from the dock bar after a reboot

• 📌 Check if the memory cleanup function is enabled when locked (Settings) → Battery → Cleanup).
• 🔧 Reset the launcher settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → MIUI Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 🔄 If the problem persists, try to fix the application through ADB (section).

Problem 3: You can not fix the system application (Settings, Phone, Camera)

• 🔒 Use the method through Settings → Security → Autostart (section 4).
• 📱 Try creating an app shortcut: press the icon → Labeling → Drag to the dock bar.
• 🔧 If nothing helps, install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher) where there are no such restrictions.

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If the fixed applications are lost after the MIUI update, this is due to a change in the launcher structure, in which case only re-attachment by hand or resetting the MIUI Launcher settings will help.

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