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How to enable Lite mode on Xiaomi Redmi ?

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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 ?

  1. On your phone, find and launch the Settings app.
  2. Select Lite mode.
  3. Tap the Lite mode switch to turn it on.
  4. Next, you’ll be prompted to reboot the phone to enter Lite mode. Tap OK.
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How to disable Lite mode ?

  1. On your phone, find and launch the Settings app.
  2. Select Lite mode.
  3. Slide the Lite mode switch to the left to turn it off.
  4. Next, you’ll be prompted to reboot the phone to exit Lite mode. Tap OK.

How to add an app to the main screen ?

  1. On the main screen, tap More.
  2. Find the app you want to add to the screen and tap the plus icon icon.
  3. If you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.
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How to remove an app on the main screen ?

  1. On the main screen, tap More.
  2. Find the app you want to remove from the screen and tap the minus icon icon.
  3. If you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.
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How to rearrange apps on the main screen ?

  1. On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select Launcher settings.
  2. Tap Edit screen.
  3. Give the app you want to move a tap, and then tap either the Up or Down button.
  4. Once you’re done, tap Close.
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How to change font size in Lite mode ?

  1. On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select Launcher settings.
  2. Next, select the font size (Large, Medium or Small) you want.
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How to launch an app on the Apps list in Lite mode ?

  1. On the main screen, tap More to get to the App list.
  2. Next, long tap the app you want to launch and select Run.
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How to lock the screen from changing/editing in Lite mode ?

  1. On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select Launcher settings.
  2. Next, tap the Screen lock switch to turn on this feature.
  3. If you’re prompted for a confirmation, tap OK.
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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 :

  1. On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select Launcher settings.
  2. Next, tap Slide direction, and select either Horizontal or Vertical.
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How to access System settings in Lite mode ?

There are 3 ways to access System settings when you’re in Lite mode.

  1. On the main screen, tap the Menu button, and select System settings.
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  2. If “Allows pull down the statusbar” feature is enabled, you can swipe the notification panel down and tap more icon to access System settings.
  3. On the Apps list, long tap the Settings app, and select Run.
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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.

(Click here for more Xiaomi Redmi tutorials, tips and tricks.)

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