How to fix applications on the main screen Xiaomi: all ways + secret chips

Tired of looking for the right app on an endless list? On Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with a MIUI shell, there are several ways to fix frequently used programs on the home screen - from standard fixation to hidden features that only advanced users know about. But not all methods work the same: on MIUI 14, the algorithm differs from MIUI 15, and on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5) there are additional options.

In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to secure applications, from basic to advanced, including solving typical problems like disappearing icons after updating or resetting. We will also reveal a secret method of fixing applications in the notification panel, which works even on a locked screen. All instructions are relevant for Android 12-14 and MIUI 14/15 firmware (including global and Chinese versions).

1. Standard method: fixation through the application menu

This is the most obvious method that works on all Xiaomi devices regardless of the MIUI version. Suitable for novice users and takes no more than 10 seconds.

Algorithm of action:

1. Unlock your smartphone and open the app menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
2. Find the desired application in the list (you can use the search at the top of the screen).
3. Press the app icon for 1-2 seconds until the context menu appears.
4. Drag the icon to the main screen or to the dock panel (bottom of the screen).
5. Release your finger – the application will be fixed.

If the icon is not being dragged, check:

• 🔄 Edit Mode: You may have accidentally activated it (double tapping the free screen space turns off the mode).
• 📱 Version MIUI: on MIUI 15 for some models (e.g. Xiaomi 14) you need to first click “Change” in the app menu.
• 🔒 Application rights: if the program is system (for example, Settings), it can be blocked by the Defender MIUI.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI for POCO F4), a pop-up appears after dragging it, with the choice of “Add to the home screen” or “Create a shortcut” and choose the first option, which guarantees stable fixation.

2. Fixing through launcher settings (for experienced)

This is a method that is suitable for those who want to en masse attach applications or customize their display more flexibly, for example, you can hide the name under the icon or change its size.

Instructions:

1. Click the empty space on the home screen (not on the icon!).
2. In the menu that appears, select Screen Settings (or Launcher Settings on some models).
3. Go to the "Home" section» → «Fixed annexes».
4. Click “Add” and select the desired programs from the list.
5. Save the changes with the “Ready” button.

Advantages of this method:

• 📌 You can attach up to 15 apps at a time (unlike manual drag and drop).
• 🎨 Additional options are available: changing the size of icons, hiding names, setting transparency.
• 🔄 When resetting launcher settings, applications fixed in this way do not disappear.

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If the launcher settings do not include “Apps fixed”, update the MIUI Launcher via Settings → About Phone → System Update.

On Xiaomi Pad 6 and other tablets, this method allows you to fix applications not only on the home screen, but also on the sidebar (analogue of the dock panel on smartphones).

3. Secret method: fixing in notification panel

Few people know that Xiaomi can attach up to 5 applications directly in the notification panel - this speeds up access to them by 2 times, since you do not need to unlock the screen. MIUI 12 and newer, but hidden in the depth of settings.

How to activate:

1. Open Settings → Notification Panel and Status Bar.
2. Go to “Quick Settings” → “Edit Tile”.
3. Scroll down the list and find the Apps tile (an icon with a dot grid).
4. Press it and drag it to the top of the screen (in the active tiles section).
5. Return to the main screen, swipe down to open the notification panel.
6. Click on the new Apps tile → select up to 5 programs to fix.

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ Works only for third-party applications (system, such as Settings or Phone, you can not add it).
• 🔋 Consumes up to 3% extra battery per day (due to background tile activity).
• 📵 On some models (such as the Redmi Note 12), the tile may disappear after a reboot.

4. Fixation through the "Second Space" mode (for privacy)

If you use the “Second Space” function on Xiaomi (the analogue of two users on one device), then the attached applications in the main space will not appear in the second.

Step-by-step:

1. Open "Settings» → «Second space».
2. Select “Settings of Space” → “Applications”.
3. Activate the “Sync fixed applications” switch.
4. Return to the home screen of the second space and fix the desired programs in the standard way (see section 1).

Important nuances:

• 🔐 Applications that are fixed in the main space will be available in the second, but not vice versa.
• 📱 Nana POCO X5 Pro and some other models synchronization works only after restarting.
• 🚫 Some system applications (e.g., Security) cannot be fixed in a second space.

If sync is not working, check the MIUI version: on firmware older than MIUI 13, this feature may not be available. Update the system through Settings → About Phone → System Update.

5. Fixing through ADB (for advanced users)

This method is suitable for those who want to secure system applications (such as Settings or Camera) that are usually not fixable in standard ways. ADB.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to activate the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 📝 Package name of the application (you can find it through the App Inspector in the Play Market).

Commands for locking:

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


adb shell cmd overlay set-priority com.android.systemui 1000




adb shell am start -n com.miui.home/.launcher.Launcher




adb shell pm grant com.miui.home android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

After the commands are executed:

1. Reboot your smartphone.
2. Secure the desired system application in a standard way (see Section 1).

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause you to reset your settings or lose data. Before you execute commands, make a backup through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

This method works on all Xiaomi models, but MIUI 15 may require an additional command to unlock the rights:

adb shell pm grant com.miui.home android.permission.SET_PREFERRED_APPLICATIONS

Compatibility table with Xiaomi models

Not all fixation methods work the same on different devices, and the table below shows the proven combinations for popular models:

If your model is not in the table, check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone. On firmware older than MIUI 12, some methods may not work.

Problem Solving: Why are applications not fixed?

Even after all the instructions are followed, applications can disappear from the home screen, and let’s look at the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

Problem 1: The icons disappear after the reboot.

• 🔄 Check if the power saving mode is activated (Settings) → Battery → Power saving mode. It can block the background activity of the launcher.
• 📱 Update. MIUI Launcher via Play Market (if you use global firmware).
• 🔧 Reset the launcher settings: clamping the empty space on the screen → «Screen settings» → «Reset the settings».

Problem 2: You can’t fix system applications (e.g. Settings or Camera).

• 🔐 Use the method with ADB (see section 5).
• 📌 Try creating a shortcut: pinch the icon in the app menu → «Labeling».
• 🔄 Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) that supports system application fixation.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 15 for Chinese firmware (China) ROM) System applications can be blocked even after use ADB. In this case, only unlocking the bootloader and installing custom firmware will help.

Problem 3: Apps are secured but not opened when pressed.

• 🔄 Reboot the smartphone – it will reset the launcher cache.
• 📌 Remove and fix the application again.
• 🔧 Check the application rights: Settings → Annexes → Application management → [name] → Rights.

FAQ: Frequent questions about fixing apps on Xiaomi

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The most reliable way to avoid losing fixed applications is to regularly sync your settings with Mi Cloud (Settings → Accounts → Mi Cloud → Synchronization).