How to fix the app on the home screen Xiaomi Redmi 9C: all ways 2026

Securing applications on the Xiaomi Redmi 9C home screen is a seemingly elementary task, but MIUI users often face the non-obvious nuances: the icon disappears after a reboot, the fixation works only for system applications, there is no “Place” button in the context menu at all, the reason lies in the features of the MIUI shell and its numerous versions (from 12 to 14 at the time of 2026), each of which makes its own adjustments to the interface.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to fix applications on Redmi. 9C — from standard methods through settings MIUI We will focus on typical errors (for example, why you can not fix the problem). APK-We'll give you a checklist to diagnose problems, and if you've tried to pinch an icon and drag it to the screen, but it didn't work, you're not alone, 60 percent of the time you need to set up the system.

To get started, make sure your Redmi 9C has the latest version of MIUI installed. The firmware update often solves interface problems, including missing the fix option. Check the software's relevance in Settings → About Phone → System Update. If there are no updates, go to the methods below - they work on all versions of MIUI for this model.

Method 1: Standard fixation through the application menu

The most obvious method is to use built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for system applications (e.g. Camera, Phone, Messages) and most Google Play programs.

1. Open the app menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).

2. Find the desired application and pinch its icon for 1-2 seconds.

3. In the context menu that appears, select Add to the home screen (on some versions of MIUI - Secure or Move).

4. Drag the icon to the desired place on the screen and release your finger.

If you don't add to the home screen, you're already attached to the app or are in the "system services" category (e.g. Google Play Services), and then try the alternatives in the following sections.

Update MIUI to the latest version

Make sure there is a free space on the screen (at least 1 cell)

Check if the application is hidden in the launcher settings

- Reboot your phone if the icons are "hanging"-->

An important nuance: Redmi 9C with MIUI 12 sometimes gets a bug when the fixed icon disappears after rebooting, which is due to memory optimization. To avoid the problem, add the application to the cleaning exceptions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the desired application and open AutoRun.
3. Activate AutoRun, Secondary Start and Show notifications options.

Method 2: Fixing through screen settings (for MIUI 13/14)

In the new versions MIUI The application anchoring algorithm has changed, and now some of the functions have been moved to the home screen editor, and this is especially useful if the standard way of doing things doesn't work or you want to lock in. APK-fileless.

1.Tap the empty space on the home screen and hold your finger for 2-3 seconds until the menu appears.

2. Select Screen Settings (or Screen Settings on MIUI 14).

3. Go to the tab "Accessed Applications" (on some firmware - Shortcuts).

4. Click Add and select the app you want from the list. If it's not available, tap Also and find it manually.

This method allows you to pin even programs that are not displayed in the application menu (for example, hidden system utilities like Hardware Tests), but it has a limitation: you can not fix APK files directly, only installed applications.

Method 3: Use of gestures and quick actions

MIUI offers an alternative way of fixing through gestures and quick settings, a method that is handy if you switch between apps frequently and want to keep them "quick access."

1. Open the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).

2. Find the Quick Tools tile (if not, add via Edit).

3. Slip on it and select the Affixed Applications.

4 Add up to 5 apps to the list. They will now be available via swipe down and tile retention.

The advantage of this is that apps don't take up space on the home screen, but they're always on hand.

• 🔄 Apps don’t show up as icons – only in the Quick Access list.
• 📱 Maximum 5 slots (as opposed to unlimited number on the home screen).
• 🔒 Some system applications (e.g. Settings) cannot be added in this way.

Advice for advanced: if you need to fix APK-If you don't install a file, use the Mi File Explorer file manager. Find the file, press its icon, and select Create a shortcut on the home screen. APK.

Method 4: Alternative launchers (Nova, POCO, Lawnchair)

If standard MIUI methods don't work or you need advanced customization (e.g. APK fixing, icon resizing, title hiding), it's worth considering third-party launchers.The most popular options for Redmi 9C are:

To secure the app through Nova Launcher:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Assign it as the default launcher in the settings (Settings → Applications → By default → Launcher).
3. Open the app menu, press the icon and drag it to the screen.
4. Nova has an Edit option (pencil in the upper right corner) for fine-tuning the location.

Important: Once a third-party launcher is installed, some MIUI features (such as global search or gestures) may not work properly. To return the standard interface, reset the launcher settings to Settings → Applications → [launcher name] → Storage → Clear data.

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If after installing an alternative launcher, the weather or calendar widgets are lost, reinstall them through GetApps (the Xiaomi brand store).

Problem Solving: Why can’t you fix the app?

If none of these methods worked, the reasons may be as follows:

• 📵 Limitations MIUI for certain applications: some system utilities (such as Mi Share or Game Turbo) cannot be fixed by standard methods.
• 🔒 Power saving mode: if Ultra Mode or Background Limitation is enabled, MIUI It can block changes to the interface. Turn it off in Settings. → Battery and productivity → Energy saving regime.
• 📱 Damaged Launcher Data: Clear the Standard Launcher cache in Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Update conflict: after major updates MIUI (For example, from 12 to 13) the layout of the screen can be reset, in which case the resetting of the launcher settings will help.

If the problem persists, check if the phone has root or inactive rights. ADB-commands that could have changed system settings:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.home

⚠️ Warning: This command will reset all your widgets and icon layout on the home screen.

How to fix it APK-fileless?

By default. MIUI It does not allow to add labels to the main screen APK-However, there is a workaround through the file manager or shortcut widget:

Method 1: Through Mi File Explorer

1. Open Mi File Explorer (or any other file manager)
2. Find the right one. APK-file.
3. Press its icon and select Create a shortcut (or Add to the home screen).
4. The shortcut will lead directly to the APK installer.

Method 2: Via Action Shortcuts widget (Nova Launcher required)

1. Install Nova Launcher.
2. Add the Activities widget (from the Nova widget list) to the screen.
3. In the list, find the Package Installer and select the Install action.
4. Now, when you click on the widget, the APK installer will open, where you can select the file manually.

⚠️ Attention: labels for APK-files can disappear after rebooting if the file has been moved or deleted. APK in the Download folder or on SD-map.

FAQ: Frequent questions about fixing apps on Redmi 9C

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If the standard methods don't work, update the MIUI first, then clear the launcher cache, and 90% of the time, this solves the problem without installing third-party applications.