How to fix the application on the screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all working ways

App attachment on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 screen is a useful feature that saves time and makes it easier to access frequently used services. However, depending on the version of MIUI and the launcher settings, the process may differ. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of fixing applications, from standard shell tools to hidden features and third-party solutions.

The Redmi Note 7 (codenamed lavender) is that it was released in 2019 and originally ran on MIUI 10, but today many devices are upgraded to MIUI 12/13/14. This means that the interface and layout of the options may have changed.

Important: If you use a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Apex), the anchoring algorithm will be different.

1. Standard method through the application menu

The easiest method is to fix it through the system menu, and it works on all versions of MIUI, including the latest MIUI 14 (Android 12/13).

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 Secure on the home screen (or Add to the screen in older versions of MIUI).
4. Drag the icon to the right place on the desktop.

If the item "Appoint" is missing, check the settings of the launcher:

1. Click the empty space on the main screen → Screen settings.
2. Make sure you have enabled the Allow Modification option.

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If the app doesn’t get fixed, try removing it from the screen first (if you already have one), and then repeat the procedure.

2. Affixing through the notification panel (quick access)

MIUI 12 and later introduced a feature to fasten applications through the notification bar, which is convenient if you need to temporarily fix a frequently used service (for example, Google Maps or Telegram).

Instructions:

1. Open the application you want to secure.
2. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
3. Find the notification from this app and hold it for 2 seconds.
4. In the menu that appears, select Secure.

Limitations of the method:

• 🔹 It only works for applications that have been recently used (appears in notifications).
• 🔹 The app that is fixed in this way will appear as a widget notification, not a full-fledged icon.
• 🔹 After restarting the device, the fixation is reset.

3.Using gestures and hidden MIUI functions

The Redmi Note 7 supports hidden gestures to control applications, including anchoring them, a technique that is little known but works consistently on all firmware versions.

Algorithm:

1. Open the application menu (swipe up).
2. Find the right app and swipe its icon left or right (not up!).
3. In the menu that appears, select Secure.

If the gesture does not work, activate it in the settings:

Settings → Additional settings → Gestures → Enable “App gestures”

Additional opportunities:

• 🔹 Double tapping the app icon on the home screen opens it in split mode (if the feature is enabled in multitasking settings).
• 🔹 Fixture in the folder: Drag one icon to another to create a folder, then pinch the folder and select Secure.
• 🔹 Hidden Apps: If the application is hidden in privacy settings, it cannot be secured in the standard way – first, open it in Settings → Annexes → Hidden applications.

4. Fixing through launcher settings (for power users)

If the standard methods don’t work, the problem may lie in the system launcher settings. MIUI has hidden settings that allow you to unlock additional options.

How to access:

1. Click the empty space on the main screen → Screen settings.
2. Go to the additional settings (if such a point).
3. Enable the option to Allow layout changes and Show hidden apps.

If these options are not available, use the developer mode:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times)


Settings → Additional → For developers → Enable “Debugging by USB” and “Allow changing system settings”

After activation of the developer mode, it will be possible to fix applications through ADB-commands (for advanced users) for example, a command to force the fixing:

adb shell cmd overlay enable-exclusive com.android.systemui

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC

Enable debugging over USB on your phone

Download the ADB platform (e.g. Minimal ADB and Fastboot)

Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trusted device

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5. Use of third-party launchers (Nova, Apex, Lawnchair)

If you don’t like the standard MIUI launcher, you can install an alternative one (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) that has a more flexible application anchoring process.

Instructions for Nova Launcher:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play and make it the default launcher.
2. Open the application menu (swipe up).
3. Press the icon of the desired application and drag it to the main screen.
4. In Nova Launcher, additional options are available: changing the size of icons, creating gestures and even fixing widgets.

Comparison of launchers for Redmi Note 7:

Important: Third-party launchers may conflict with MIUI system services, especially the Security and Battery Optimization feature. If applications start to spontaneously close after installing the launcher, add it to the battery setting exceptions.

6. Problem Solving: Why the Application Cannot Be Fixed

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

⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI Global Stable sometimes blocks the anchoring of system applications (like Settings or Phone) This is a shell restriction and can only be circumvented through ADB root-right.

Frequent mistakes and decisions:

• 🔹 The icon returns to its place → Turn off the option of Autosorting apps in screen settings.
• 🔹 No item "Stamp down" → Update the firmware or reset the launcher settings (Settings) → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data).
• 🔹 The app disappears after the reboot → Check the Battery Optimization Settings for this App.
• 🔹 You can't fix the widget. → Install a third-party launcher (like Nova) or use the system widget Application Shortcuts.

If the problem persists, try resetting the launcher settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Launcher → Storage → Clear data and cache

⚠️ Attention: Clearing the launcher data will delete all your desktop settings (icon location, widgets, folders). Before the procedure, take screenshots of the current location or use the backup function in Nova Launcher (if installed).

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If the fixing doesn’t work in any way, check the integrity of system files through Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Dots → Update Check. Sometimes launcher failures are due to corrupted firmware files.

FAQ: Frequent questions about fixing apps on Redmi Note 7