How to fix the application on the screen Xiaomi Redmi Note: all ways + problem solving

Frequently used applications on the Xiaomi Redmi Note saves time and makes it easier to access important features. However, standard fixation methods in MIUI are not always obvious — especially if you switched from another Android smartphone or use a custom launcher. In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to fix the application on the home screen, in the docking panel or even in the notification curtain, including bypassing the system restrictions.

Complicating the problem, the Redmi Notes of different generations (from the Note 8 Pro to the Note 13 Pro+) can use different versions of the shell – MIUI 12.5, 14 or HyperOS. We will take these nuances into account and show universal solutions, and you will learn why some applications can not be fixed through the standard menu (for example, system utilities or games with high resource consumption) and how to circumvent this limitation.

1. Standard method: fixation on the main screen

The easiest method is to fix the app directly to the desktop.It works on all Redmi Note models regardless of the MIUI version, but has a limitation: you can not fix more than 5×6 icons on one screen (depending on the grid settings).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the app menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
• 🔍 Find the right app (use search if there are many).
• 🖱️ Press the icon with your finger for 1-2 seconds until it sticks away from the background.
• 📲 Drag it to a free place on the home screen or in the docking panel (bottom bar with 4-5 icons).

If the icon is not being dragged, check:

• ⚙️ Is there an active mode for children (Settings) → Special opportunities → Regime for children).
• 🔒 Is the ability to change the desktop password blocked (Settings) → Desktop → Locking the layout).
• 🛠️ Is a third-party launcher used (e.g., Nova Launcher or POCO Launcher).

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If the app disappears after a reboot, check the battery optimization settings: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → Find the app and select “No Limits”.

2. Attachment to the dock panel (bottom panel)

The dock panel in MIUI is a lower bar with 4-5 fixed icons that appears on all desktops. By default, there is already a Phone, Messages and Camera, but you can replace them with your apps.

How to add an application to the dock:

1. Keep the app icon on the menu or desktop.
2. Drag it to the bottom of the screen where the dock panel is located.
3. If the place is occupied, the system will offer to replace the existing icon - confirm the action.

Dock panel limitations:

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Fixing notifications in the curtain (quick access)

Few people know, but in MIUI, you can pin apps right into the notification bar, which is convenient for quick launch without unlocking the screen, for example, you can quickly open a flashlight, Google Pay or Screen Recording.

How to add an app to the curtain:

1. Open the notification curtain (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
3. Select Edit the Control Panel.
4. In the Add list, find the desired application and drag it to the active area.

⚠️ Note: Not all applications support this mode. System utilities (e.g. Settings or Security) may not appear in the list available for add.

List of applications that cannot be fixed in the curtain:

• 🔒 Applications with administrator rights (e.g. Mi Unlock).
• 🎮 High-resource-consumption games (e.g. Genshin Impact).
• 📱 Applications that require screen unlocking (bank clients).

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4.Use widgets for quick access

If the standard methods don’t work, you can create a widget to run the app quickly, which is true for Redmi Note with MIUI 14+, which supports dynamic widgets.

How to add a widget:

1. Press and hold the free space on the desktop.
2. In the menu that appears, select Widgets.
3. Scroll through the list to Tools or Quick Start.
4. Select the app shortcut widget and drag it to the screen.
5. In the window that opens, select the desired application.

Advantages of the widget:

• 🔄 You can place it on any desktop.
• 📌 Doesn't take up a place in the dock panel.
• 🔧 Supports additional actions (e.g., launching a specific section of an application).

⚠️ Note: Some app widgets (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) may not appear on the list if the app is optimized for energy saving!

5. Fixing through launcher settings (for power users)

If you use a third-party launcher (like a Nova Launcher, POCO Launcher or Lawnchair), the process of fixing applications may be different.

Instructions for Nova Launcher:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Press the free space on the desktop → Settings Nova.
3. Go to the desk. → Icons.
4. Activate the option of attaching applications.
5. Return to the desktop, press the icon and select Secure.

Comparison of launchers on the possibilities of fixation:

If after changing the launcher applications disappeared from the desktop, restore them:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Select Launcher] → Storage → Clear Data

⚠️ Warning: Clearing the launcher data will reset all of its settings, including the location of icons and widgets!

6. Problem Solving: Why the Application is Not Locked

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the application icon does not drag and drop or disappear after a reboot.

Problem 1: The icon returns to its place after dragging it.

• 🔧 Check if the protected mode is activated (Settings) → Special opportunities → Protected regime).
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes it helps to reset the cache of the system.

Problem 2: The application disappears after the MIUI update.

• 📦 Check if the application has been moved to the Unused folder (swipe up). → three-point → Unused).
• 🔄 Update the launcher via Google Play (if you use a third-party launcher).

Problem 3: You can’t fix a system application (e.g. Settings or Security).

• 🛠️ Use it. ADB-The command to unlock: adb shell pm enable com.android.settings/.Settings
• 🔧 Install Activity Launcher from Google Play to create a shortcut for the system app.

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If the application is not fixed through standard methods, try creating a shortcut through the Widgets menu or third-party utilities like QuickShortcutMaker.

FAQ: Frequent questions about fixing apps on Redmi Note