Owners of modern Xiaomi smartphones often face the need to optimize the workflow. The question of how to fix the application on Xiaomi 10, has several solutions depending on the end goal of the user, most often by this means either fixing the icon on the home screen so that it does not get lost in the general mass, or fixing the process in RAM for smooth operation.
The MIUI shell interface (or the new HyperOS) offers flexible tools to manage running programs, allowing you to customize your device for personal needs by highlighting important messengers, navigators or music players, and setting the background activity correctly is especially important for those who use the phone to work or navigate on the road.
In this article, we will take a look at all the fixing techniques available, and you will learn not only to keep important labels in plain sight, but also to prevent system optimizers from being forced to close, ensuring that the selected services work smoothly without the need for constant manual start-up.
Fixing labels on the desktop
The most common use case for the fix feature is placing an icon on the home screen, and in the MIUI shell, this is done through folder creation or widget use. If you want a particular application to be always on hand, you can put it in a dock bar at the bottom of the screen, and that area is visible on all pages of the desktop, making it instantaneous.
For more advanced space organization, users often create separate folders with categories, and only the most important tools can be kept inside such a folder. However, if it is about keeping the icon from "leaving" when changing the theme or reshuffling, you should use the layout lock function. Go to the desktop settings and activate the editing mode to capture the location of all elements.
It's important to distinguish between simple movement and system attachment. Some launchers allow you to nail an icon to a specific location, preventing it from being accidentally deleted. This usually requires a long press on the empty space of the screen and selecting the appropriate item in the view settings menu, which prevents the icons from moving randomly when accidentally touched.
- 📌 Use the dock bar for programs you use daily (phone, messages, browser).
- 📂 Group rarely used but important apps into thematic folders on the first page.
- 🔒 Enable layout lock in desktop settings to keep the icons order.
⚠️ Note: When changing the theme of the design through the application “Themes” the location of the icons can be reset to the factory, if the new theme has a different grid or folder structure.
Fixing processes in operational memory
More technically challenging, but important, is fixing the app in RAM. Xiaomi's aggressive energy-saving system tends to unload background processes to save battery life. To keep the navigator from "died" in the middle of the route or the music from being silenced during the game, the process needs to be fixed in the menu of running tasks.
To do this, open the recent app menu (a swipe from the bottom up with a hold or a menu button). Find the right window, hold it with your finger and wait for the additional menu to appear. In the action list, select the option "Secure". Then the app icon will appear on the application card, which signals to the system that this process is in priority and should not be cleared when you press the "Clear All" button.
This method is especially useful for activity trackers, recorders or smart home programs that need to work all the time, but it is worth remembering that fixing too many applications can lead to faster battery discharge, since the system will not be able to efficiently manage resources.
☑️ Memory retention check
There is also a hidden mechanism through the developer settings to limit background processes, but for the average user, a standard lock is enough, which ensures that even with a lack of free memory, the system will try to keep this process alive.
Auto Start Configurement and No Limitations
Memory retention alone is often not enough. The Android system on Xiaomi smartphones has additional levels of control. To make the app work consistently, it needs to allow auto-start. Without that permission, after restarting the phone or cleaning up the memory, the program won't start on its own, and notifications won't come.
Go to settings, find the Apps section, and select AutoStart. From the list that opens, find the program you want and activate the switch next to it. This action allows the system to start the service with the phone on, and without this step, all other settings may not be effective.
The second critical parameter is no battery constraints: Go to the properties of a particular application, select Battery and set No Limits. The standard Charge Saving mode can artificially limit background activity, leading to notification delays or shutdowns.
Why is the system shutting down applications?
An integrated approach — autorun plus no limitations plus a lock in memory — gives you a 100% guarantee of work, and ignoring even one item can lead to unstable software behavior.
Use of Do Not Disturb and Focus Mode
Modern versions of Android and MIUI have a digital well-being feature that allows you to pin one app on the screen, which is useful when you give your child a phone to watch a video or use the device as an information bar, in which the user cannot go beyond the selected program without a special keyboard combination.
To activate this feature, go to the Digital Well-Being or Screen Time settings. Find the Focus Mode or Pin Windows section. Activate this option. Once enabled, you will need to open the desired application, go to the recent task menu, click on the program icon at the top of the card, and select "Access".
While this mode is active, the navigation buttons and gestures are blocked, leaving only by pressing the back and menu buttons simultaneously (or swipe from the bottom with retention, depending on the type of navigation), which creates a completely isolated environment.
- 👶 Ideal for limiting children’s activities when using a gadget.
- 🎬 Convenient for watching movies in transport so that a casual touch does not roll the player.
- 🔒 Protects against accidental purchases within apps or changes in settings.
⚠️ Attention: Some models may require input to exit the locking mode PIN-unlocking the screen or using the owner's fingerprint.
Problems with the disappearance of icons after the update
Users often notice that after updating the system or installing a new theme, application shortcuts disappear from the desktop. This is not a bug, but a feature of the launcher. If the application was deleted from memory or hidden, the system can automatically remove its icon. It is also possible that the program was moved to the Tools or Systems folder automatically.
To return the icon, search all applications (swipe up the center of the screen). Find the program you want, pinch the icon and drag it to the desktop. If the system says "Create a shortcut", agree. In some cases, you need to re-introduce the app widget if you are talking about specific weather or calendar widgets.
If the shortcut is missing from a system application that cannot be removed, check the Hidden Apps settings. Some design themes have a feature to hide icons for minimalist design. Turn this option off in the theme or launcher settings.
Regularly checking your desktop after major HyperOS or MIUI updates is a good habit, allowing you to quickly restore the usual ergonomics of using your smartphone.
Table of comparison of fixing methods
Different fixation methods solve different problems, and below is a comparison table that will help you choose the best way for your use case.
| Method | Purpose of use | Impact on the battery | Difficulty setting up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocking in memory (Castle) | Prevention of background processes discharge | High (process does not sleep) | Low. |
| Auto Start + No Limitations | Constant operation of notifications and services | Average. | Medium |
| Window fixation (Pin) | Restricting access to other functions | Depends on the app. | Low. |
| The label at the dock bar | Quick visual access | It doesn't. | Low. |
Choose a method depending on whether you want to achieve it: keep the process alive or just have quick access to the interface.
Frequent errors when setting up Xiaomi
Despite the simplicity of the interface, users often make errors that reduce efforts to zero. One of the most common is to turn on "Accelerate" or clear memory immediately after setting up autorun. If you allow autorun, but after a minute press the clean button, the system may temporarily ignore the resolution until the next launch event.
Another mistake is the use of third-party cleaners and antivirus software, which can conflict with MIUI’s standard settings by forcibly closing fixed processes, and Xiaomi’s built-in protection and optimization tools are enough for most users.
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If the app still crashes, try reinstalling it by pre-deleting the old data and cache completely through the app management menu.
Also, avoid installing too many widgets on the desktop, which consume resources and can lead to interface lags, which indirectly affects the stability of the attached applications.
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The main rule of stability on Xiaomi is to configure autostart and no battery limitations, and use memory fixing only for critical time tasks.