Xiaomi first rolled out the new app drawer feature for models running MIUI 11 in November last year but the feature was only available for phones running MIUI 11 China ROM. There isn’t any word as to when the app drawer will be available to global models. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer only announced that models running MIUI 11 Global ROM will soon get an app drawer. You don’t have to wait anymore for the feature as you can now get the feature on your Mi or Redmi smartphone following these simple steps.
How to get the app drawer in MIUI 11 devices?
The app drawer is part of the MIUI system launcher so you’ll need to download a new MIUI system launcher. Xiaomi enabled the feature on the alpha build of MIUI launcher in several Xiaomi devices back in November but as stated earlier, the update was restricted to devices running MIUI 11 China ROM.
Right now, you can get it on the latest alpha build of MIUI system launcher for models running MIUI 11 Global ROM as well. Here is how to enable the app drawer on your Xiaomi device.
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- Download the MIUI system launcher latest alpha build
- Open the installation package
- Allow unknown sources MIUI
- Enable “Allow from this source” in the Install unknown apps settings (if applicable)
Once the build is installed, long-press on the home screen. Then tap on Settings, select more. This will take you to Home screen settings. Now, tap on “Home screen,”
Change the layout option to “With app drawer” home screen layout.
Now, swipe up on the home screen to use the much-awaited app drawer on your Xiaomi device.
Users can also make changes to the app drawer, such as which app categories to display, changing the background colour, and much more.
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