How to fix the application on the home screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S: all ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S shelled MIUI There are several ways to fix frequently used applications on the home screen or in the notification bar, but not all users are aware of the hidden features of the system: For example, you can capture not only icons, but also widgets, shortcuts, or even folders with applications. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, from standard drag and drop to use. ADB-Teams for Advanced Users.

The Redmi Note 9S (codename curtana) has MIUI 12-14 depending on the firmware version, which means that the application anchor interface may be slightly different — for example, the newer versions have disappeared the "Secure" button with a long press, and instead there is a drag-and-drop gesture up, we have taken into account all the nuances and prepared universal instructions that work independently of the MIUI version.

Method 1: Standard fastening with long pressing

The easiest method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones is to anchor the app through the long-press menu, which is suitable for most users and does not require additional settings.

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 Find on the home screen or in the application menu the icon you want to fix.
• 👆 Click on it and hold for 1-2 seconds until the context menu appears.
• 🏷️ V MIUI 12–13 select “Accumulate on the home screen” (or “Add to the screen” in the MIUI 14).
• 📍 Drag the icon to the right place on the screen and release your finger.

If you don't have a "Secure" option, you're already on the home screen, so just drag it to the right place. Note: you can't pin system applications (like Settings or Phone) in Redmi Note 9S, you can only move them around.

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To quickly find the app on the menu, swipe down the main screen and type the name in the search bar.

Method 2: Secure through the notification panel (fast access)

MIUI allows you to add app shortcuts to the Quick Settings Panel (notification curtain), which is convenient if you use the app often but don't want to clutter the home screen, such as fixing a flashlight, Google Pay or recording a screen.

How to do this:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Click on the icon «⚙️ Edit” (or «✏️» into MIUI 14).
3. At the bottom of the screen, a list of available shortcuts will appear. Find the desired application (for example, Camera or Game Mode).
4. Drag it to the top of the screen where the active switches are located.
5. Click on “Ready” to save the changes.

Now the app will be available with one swipe down. note that in the notification panel you can pin no more than 9 shortcuts (in the MIUI 14 to 12. If the application is not listed, it does not support this function.

Method 3: Using folders to group applications

If there are too many icons on the home screen, you can group them into folders and attach the folder itself, which is true for the Redmi Note 9S, where the screen does not support high resolution (like on flagships), and the icons look small.

Instructions for creating a folder:

• 📱 Drag one app to another (like Chrome on YouTube).
• 📁 You automatically create a folder called "No Name." Click on it to rename it.
• 🔄 Add other apps to the folder by dragging them inside.
• 🏠 Move the folder to the right place on the screen – it will fix automatically.

In MIUI 14, folders support customization, so you can change color, shape, and even add previews to your apps.

1. Open the folder.
2. Press three points «⋮» top-right.
3. Select “Change style” and adjust the look.

Method 4: Affixing via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, due to MIUI glitches or work profile limitations), you can secure the application via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a PC connection and developer mode.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on Redmi Note 9S: Go to Settings → About Phone. Press 7 times on MIUI Version. Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers. Activate USB Debugging.

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Command line.

Terminal

adb devices

Make sure the device is identified (serial number should appear).

com.example.app

com.whatsapp

adb shell cmd launcher add-favorite -p com.example.app

adb shell am force-stop com.miui.home

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

adb shell pm list packages | grep'keyword'

For example, for Telegram, type grep'telegram'.

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ADB-The teams only work when they're connected to the PC. USB The attached application will remain on the screen.

Solving application consolidation problems

Sometimes, Redmi Note 9S has errors when trying to anchor the app.

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the launcher settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Launcher (or com.miui.home).
3. Click on “Storage” → “Clear Data”.
4. Reboot the phone.

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Before resetting the launcher, take a screenshot of the current location of the icons - after cleaning the data, they will return to their original state.

How to secure the app widget

On the Redmi Note 9S, you can attach not only icons, but also widgets - for example, the weather, calendar or player.

• 👆 Click and hold the empty space on the main screen.
• 📌 At the bottom of the screen, select the tab “Widgets».
• 🔍 Scroll through the list and find the widget you want (like the weather widget or Google Search).
• 📍 Drag it to the main screen and let it go.

Not all apps support widgets. For example, Instagram or VK don't have them, but Spotify or Google Keep do. To remove the widget, click on it and drag it to the basket at the top of the screen.

Fixing applications in the “Second Space” mode

If you use the dual desktop feature on the Redmi Note 9S, the attached apps don’t sync between profiles, which means you have to customize each screen separately.

How to secure the application in the second space:

1. Switch to the second profile via the notification panel (icon «👤»).
2. Repeat any of the above methods (long press, ADB, etc.).
3. Applications fixed in the main space will not appear in the second.

Please note: in MIUI 14, you can clone apps (like having two WhatsApp or Telegram accounts) and you can attach the clone just like the original app, but the icon will be marked with an icon «👥».

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The second space is useful for separating work and personal applications, but requires a separate setup of each screen.

FAQ: Frequent questions about app fixing