Why does the old default page still appear after setting a custom URL?

This usually means the option under Set start page was left on the default value instead of Custom. Reopen the menu, select Custom again, re-enter the web address and confirm with OK.

Does the custom start page sync across other Xiaomi devices?

No. The start page is stored locally per device inside Mi Browser settings and needs to be set individually on each phone or tablet.

Can I use a blank page instead of a website as the start page?

Mi Browser only accepts a valid web address in the Custom field, so a fully blank page is not an available option through this menu.

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Xiaomi: Set a Custom Start Page in Mi Browser

Every time you open Mi Browser on your Xiaomi phone, the same default home screen with shortcuts and preset services loads instead of a search engine you actually use. This happens because the start page setting is locked to the built-in default and has not been switched to a custom web address. You can point it to Google, Bing or any other site you prefer.

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By default, Mi Browser on Xiaomi phones opens a fixed home page filled with app shortcuts, news widgets and preset services. This behavior comes from the browser's own start page setting, not from a general Android or MIUI system option, so changing it only affects Mi Browser and no other app.

To switch this, open Mi Browser ➔ Profile ➔ Settings ➔ Advanced ➔ Set start page ➔ Custom. Enter the web address of the page you want, for example a search engine like Google or Bing, then confirm with OK.

Once set, Mi Browser loads that address every time you open a new tab or launch the app, replacing the default shortcut grid entirely.

If you only want a different search engine for typed queries rather than a new home page, changing the default search engine in the same Settings menu is the better fix, since it leaves the start page untouched.

A custom start page has no effect on saved bookmarks, browsing history or other apps. It only changes what loads first when Mi Browser starts.

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Yes. The start page and the default search engine are separate settings inside Mi Browser ➔ Profile ➔ Settings ➔ Advanced. You can set a custom start page and keep the original search engine, or the other way around.

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