How to Enable Easy Mode (Simple Home Screen) on Xiaomi / Redmi Phones
Easy Mode transforms the Xiaomi home screen into a simplified layout with larger icons, minimal clutter, and bigger touch targets — ideal for seniors or users who prefer simplicity.
Enable Easy Mode
On MIUI 14:
1. Settings → Home screen → Easy Mode → toggle on.
2. The home
screen switches to a simple grid layout immediately.
On HyperOS:
1. Settings → Display → Home screen → Easy Mode.
2. Toggle
Easy Mode on.
3. Restart the launcher if prompted.
What Easy Mode Changes
| Feature | Standard Mode | Easy Mode |
|---|---|---|
| App icons | Normal size | Large (2× bigger) |
| Text size | Customizable | Forced large |
| Home screen layout | Multi-page grid | Single scrolling page |
| Widgets | Full options | Simplified (clock, weather) |
| Notification panel | Standard | Simplified |
| Gestures complexity | Full | Reduced |
Customize Easy Mode
After enabling, you can still:
1. Add / remove apps from the home screen: long-press any app icon
→ edit.
2. Set up to 9 favorite contacts as large call buttons on the home screen.
3. Adjust
font size within Easy Mode: Settings → Display → Text size.
Set Up Speed Dial Contacts in Easy Mode
- In Easy Mode home screen, tap the Contacts area.
- Add up to 4–9 contacts with large photo buttons.
- Seniors can call family members with a single large tap — no need to navigate the phone book.
How to Exit Easy Mode
- Settings → Home screen → Easy Mode → toggle off.
- The home screen returns to standard layout.
- All apps and data remain unchanged — Easy Mode only changes the display layout.
Pros
- Much easier for seniors and first-time smartphone users.
- Reduces the chance of accidentally changing settings.
- Large contact buttons make calling simple.
Cons
- Fewer customization options.
- Some advanced features are harder to access.
- Not all widgets are available.
🤔Pro Tips
- Combine Easy Mode with large font size and high contrast text for the most accessible Xiaomi experience for seniors.
- You can pin specific apps to Easy Mode while hiding everything else — useful for setting up a minimal phone for an elderly parent.
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