White bar at the bottom of the screen Xiaomi: causes and ways to eliminate

Why Xiaomi has a white bar on the screen and what it is

The white bar at the bottom of the screen on Xiaomi smartphones is a common problem that users of MIUI 12-14 devices encounter, most often it occurs after updating the firmware, changing the wallpaper or activating navigation gestures. This bar is not a hardware malfunction: it is associated with features of the MIUI interface, where the lower area of the screen is reserved for the navigation bar or gesture indicators.

In most cases, the band appears on models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Xiaomi) 11T, POCO F4), where the black wallpaper doesn't cover the system elements. IPS-The problem is less noticeable in displays because of the backlight, and it's important to understand that this is not a matrix defect, but a software artifact that can be fixed without visiting a service center.

Before you start settings, check:

• 🔄 Version MIUI: The band may disappear after the update (relevant to the MIUI 13.0.5+).
• 🎨 Type of wallpaper: on dark themes, the stripe is visible brighter than on light themes.
• 👆 Type of navigation: gestures or classic buttons.

Method 1: Change the navigation type (gestures vs buttons)

The fastest method is to change the way you control, and the white bar often appears when you activate gesture navigation, where the bottom of the screen is reserved for swipes, to remove it:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Select Full Screen Mode.
3. Switch to Navigation buttons (classic version with three buttons).
4. Reset the device.

If the band is gone but you're uncomfortable with the buttons, go back to the gestures and try other ways. On some models (such as the Xiaomi 12 Pro), the band remains even when you turn off the gestures, which is due to hardware virtualization of the buttons in MIUI.

Make sure the wallpaper is not transparent |Try to switch to a light theme |Turn off third-party launchers (Nova, Apex) |Reboot your phone after changes

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⚠️ Attention: POCO F3 redmi K40 After changing navigation, the unlock animation may be lost. To return it, reset the launcher settings to Settings. → Annexes → Launcher → Reset.

Method 2: Setting up wallpaper and dark theme

The white stripe is particularly noticeable on AMOLED-And it's a dark wallpaper screen, because it reserves the bottom area for virtual buttons, even when they're hidden:

• 🖼️ Use solid-color wallpaper (no gradients at the bottom) texture or abstract drawings will do.
• 🌓 Activate a light theme: in Settings → Display. → Select Dark Mode Off or Schedule.
• 🎭 Apply a System Theme Without Transparency: Some Topics MIUI (For example, "Sea Breeze" have a translucent lower panel.

To verify:

1. Set wallpaper with a uniform color (for example, black or blue).
2. Reboot the phone.
3. If the strip became less noticeable - the problem is in the wallpaper.

Method 3: Disabling indented gestures (hidden mode)

MIUI 13+ has a hidden gesture mode where the lower band is minimized to activate it:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Full-screen mode.
2. Select Gestures (not buttons!).
3. Activate Hide the bottom panel (if any) or Full-screen gestures.
4. Turn on swipe sensitivity from the edges.

On some firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU), this mode is called "Immersive Mode." If you don't have an option, try an alternative method:

adb shell settings put global force_fullscreen_gestures 1

This command includes a forced full screen mode, but may conflict with some apps (like YouTube or TikTok).

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If the band is left behind, check the settings of a particular application, for example, on YouTube you need to turn off swipe gestures in the player settings.

Method 4: Resetting the launcher and MIUI cache settings

Sometimes the lane appears because of a system launcher malfunction.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Launcher (or POCO Launcher).
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
4. Go back and select Resetting.

If that doesn’t help, try removing the launcher updates:

1. On the same menu, click ⋮ → Remove updates.
2. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 13 Ultra and other flagships with HyperOS, a launcher reset could cause widgets and folders to reset on the home screen.

Method 5: Manual editing of system files (for advanced ones)

If standard methods don't work, you can manually edit MIUI files. This method is only suitable for users with unlocked bootloader and root rights. Wrong actions can lead to a device blink!

Instructions:

1. Install Root Explorer or Mixplorer with superuser rights.
2. Go to /system/product/overlay/.
3. Find files with navigationbar or gesture names.
4. Remove or rename them (e.g. add.bak).
5. Reboot the phone.

After that, the system will restore the standard navigation settings, and the bandwidth may disappear. If the problem persists, return the files back.

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Editing system files is an extreme method. Before you change, backup it with TWRP or MIUI Backup.

What to do if nothing helps

If the white bar remains despite all attempts, the reasons may be deeper:

• 🛠️ Firmware damage: Try flashing your phone through Fastboot (instructions for your model look at the following page). 4PDA or XDA Developers).
• 🔧 Hardware defect: Some Redmi Note 9 Pros have a stripe due to the detachment of the display plume. Check if the screen flickers when you press the bottom.
• 📱 Features of the model: on Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Mi 11 Ultra strip laid in the design due to the curved screen.

If you suspect a hardware problem, contact the service center before you visit:

• Back up the data.
• Record a video showing the problem (the band may disappear during the diagnosis).
• Check if the screen has been repaired before, which could be the reason.

FAQ: Frequent questions about white stripe on Xiaomi