If you find dealing and navigating home screens on your Redmi is too much trouble, you can switch to Lite mode.
Here’s a list of commonly asked questions about Lite mode of the Xiaomi Redmi phone.
How to enable Lite mode ?
- On your phone, find and launch the Settings app.
- Select Lite mode.
- Tap the Lite mode switch to turn it on.
- Next, you’ll be prompted to reboot the phone to enter Lite mode. Tap OK.
How to disable Lite mode ?
- On your phone, find and launch the Settings app.
- Select Lite mode.
- Slide the Lite mode switch to the left to turn it off.
- Next, you’ll be prompted to reboot the phone to exit Lite mode. Tap OK.
How to add an app to the main screen ?
- On the main screen, tap More.
- Find the app you want to add to the screen and tap the
icon.
- If you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.
How to remove an app on the main screen ?
- On the main screen, tap More.
- Find the app you want to remove from the screen and tap the
icon.
- If you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.
How to rearrange apps on the main screen ?
- On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select Launcher settings.
- Tap Edit screen.
- Give the app you want to move a tap, and then tap either the Up or Down button.
- Once you’re done, tap Close.
How to change font size in Lite mode ?
- On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select Launcher settings.
- Next, select the font size (Large, Medium or Small) you want.
How to launch an app on the Apps list in Lite mode ?
- On the main screen, tap More to get to the App list.
- Next, long tap the app you want to launch and select Run.
How to lock the screen from changing/editing in Lite mode ?
- On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select Launcher settings.
- Next, tap the Screen lock switch to turn on this feature.
- If you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.
How to change the slide direction on the main screen ?
By default, you’ve to slide up (or vertically) to see more apps on the main screen. Here’s how to change it :
- On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select Launcher settings.
- Next, tap Slide direction, and select either Horizontal or Vertical.
How to access System settings in Lite mode ?
There are 3 ways to access System settings when you’re in Lite mode.
- On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select System settings.
- If “Allows pull down the statusbar” feature is enabled, you can swipe the notification panel down and tap
to access System settings.
- On the Apps list, long tap the Settings app, and select Run.
Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.
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