Home screen layout is locked Mi Max: Learn how to unlock and customize your Mi Max home screen layout

If your Mi Max home screen layout is locked, it means you can't move, remove, or add app icons or widgets on your main screens. This feature is designed to prevent accidental changes, but it can be frustrating if you need to customize your phone. Here's how to unlock the home screen layout:

1. Go to Settings: Open the "Settings" app on your Mi Max.
2. Tap on Home Screen: Scroll and find the "Home screen" option (sometimes under "Display" or "Additional settings").
3. Find Home Screen Layout Lock: Look for a toggle called "Lock Home screen layout."
4. Disable It: Turn off this toggle. Your home screen should now be unlocked, allowing you to rearrange or remove apps and widgets.

If you don't see this option, long-press an empty space on your home screen, and see if a settings menu pops up with the option to unlock the layout.

As a designer, I believe a flexible interface is essential for personalization. Unlocking your home screen lets you reorganize apps for better visual balance and functionality, a key principle in home designer tools for both digital and physical spaces.

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If you frequently lock your layout by accident, consider creating a home screen arrangement that reduces clutter and uses folders—this approach maintains both usability and aesthetic harmony.

FAQ

Q: Why is my Mi Max home screen layout locked?

A: It's a built-in MIUI feature to prevent rearranging lets by mistake. You can unlock it via Settings > Home screen > Lock Home screen layout.

Q: Can I remove the lock without going into settings?

A: Some MIUI versions allow unlocking by long-pressing on the home screen and selecting the unlock option, but the setting path is more reliable.

Q: Will unlocking the layout affect my app data or settings?

A: No, it only lets you rearrange apps and widgets—it doesn't remove any data.

Q: How do I lock the layout again after rearranging?

A: Follow the same Settings path and enable "Lock Home screen layout" once you've finished organizing.

Q: What if I can't find the option on my device?

A: If your MIUI version or device customization hides this feature, try looking under "Display" or "Additional settings," or search "lock" in Settings' search bar.