Xiaomi How to Organize App-Shortcuts on Home Screen

We can add an additional lock to apps on the Xiaomi smartphone to make access even more secure, and we can decide which lock method is selected for apps, either pattern, PIN, or password. If the unlock method is selected, we can add face recognition or fingerprint later. If we synchronize the app lock with the Mi account, the password can be recovered in case it is forgotten.

If app locking is enabled on the Xiaomi smartphone, we can hide apps on the home screen.

Note: To make the apps visible again, we tap with two fingers on the start screen and pull them apart, in the following window we are asked to enter the password/unlock pattern of the app lock.

If we receive a notification on the Xiaomi smartphone, we will also receive a notification badge. A small red dot will appear above the app icon to alert us to a new notification. We can (de)activate these badge individually for each app.

If the Xiaomi device is in edit mode on the home screen, we can fill empty cells by shaking the phone, then arrange app icons on the grid and fill empty fields. This feature can be turned on/off.

Note: To open the edit mode in the home screen, tap and hold a free space or empty space.