The man in the lower right corner of the screen Xiaomi: what it is and how to remove forever

You noticed a strange little person in the bottom right corner of the screen on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone? This little icon with a human or robot silhouette pops up suddenly, interferes with page scrolling and sometimes even responds to touch. 90% of the time, it's not a virus, but a built-in MIUI feature — the Xiao AI chatbot, virtual assistant or floating quick access panel. But why did it activate without your knowledge and how do you remove it forever?

In this article, we will analyze all possible causes of the appearance of the “human”, from the standard assistant. MIUI You can use the hidden firmware features that the manufacturer doesn't advertise. ADB-You can also physically delete its files (for advanced users), and what to do if it reappears after the system update. MIUI 14/15 and adapted to models 2020–2026 year-end.

What is this icon and why did it appear?

The "human" in the lower right corner is not a bug, but a MIUI feature, which can mean one of three:

• 🤖 Xiao AI — Xiaomi virtual assistant, analogue of Google Assistant. by default disabled in global firmware, but sometimes activated after updating or resetting settings.
• 💬 Floating chat panel – quick access to messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) or system notifications. → Special facilities.
• 🔧 Hidden Developer Mode – Some users accidentally enable debugging features that add test elements to the screen.

The most common reason is Xiao AI, which is activated by default in Chinese firmware, and in global ones it can wake up after:

• 📱 Updates MIUI before version 12.5+ (where the assistant is integrated more deeply).
• 🔄 Resetting settings to factory.
• 🎯 Connect to Mi Account in China.

Important: if the icon appeared after installing a third-party application (for example, a launcher or a game), the problem is not in the system, but in the software.

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (for Xiao AI)

If the human is Xiao AI, it can be removed in 30 seconds without any additional tools.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, type Xiao AI (or “Helper”).
3. Select the com.miui.voiceassist app or com.miui.voiceassistant app.
4. Click Disable (if the button is inactive – tap Stop first).
5. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

After the reboot, the icon should disappear. If not, check if the feature is included in Settings → Additional → Special Features → Floating Windows.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 11, POCO X4 Pro) when the assistant is disabled, voice search may disappear in system applications. To return it, turn on Google Assistant manually.

Method 2: Removing the floating chat panel

If an icon opens a window with messages or quick actions, it's not Xiao AI, it's a floating panel. It turns on through:

• 📲 Settings → Special facilities → Floating windows (turn on slider Display Quick Access Panel).
• 🔧 Settings → System system → Gestures → Floating ball (on older versions) MIUI).

To remove the panel:

1. Drag the icon to the center of the screen – the settings menu will open.
2. Press the gear (⚙️) and select Disconnect.
3. If there is no item, go back to Settings → Special Options and deactivate Floating Windows.

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If the panel doesn’t turn off through the settings, try holding it for 3 seconds – sometimes this opens a hidden delete menu.

Method 3: ADB-Teams for Advanced Users

If standard methods don’t work and the icon keeps popping up, disabling through ADB will help.This method removes system components associated with the “human”, but requires connecting the phone to a PC.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version, then return to the additional → For developers).

Steps:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with ADB.
2. Enter the following commands: adb devices (should appear serial number of your device) adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassistant
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Removing system applications through ADB This can cause the phone to work in an unstable way. Make a backup copy of the data before executing commands. On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) This can turn off voice dialing.

Method 4: Resetting settings (if nothing helps)

If the icon came after the MIUI update and doesn't disappear through either the settings or the ADB, the last option is factory reset, which is a radical method, but it's guaranteed to delete all temporary files and reset system settings.

How to do the reset correctly:

1. Save important data (photos, contacts, messages) to your PC or cloud.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Select Erase All Data (not Reset!).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

After discharge:

• 🚫 Do not restore data from backup MIUI — It can bring back the "man».
• 🔍 Don’t connect your Mi Account immediately – check if the icon appears before syncing.
• 📱 Update all apps through Google Play to the latest versions.

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Resetting is a last resort, and 80 percent of the time, the problem is solved by the first or second method.

Method 5: Manual file deletion (root only)

If you have root rights, you can delete the files responsible for displaying the icon, a method suitable for experienced users, as improper actions can lead to loss of performance of the phone.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiVoiceAssist or /system/app/XiaoAi
3. Remove the entire folder or rename it (for example, in the XiaoAi_bak).
4. Reboot the phone.

Alternative path (for some firmware):

/data/app/com.miui.voiceassist-*

⚠️ Note: Deleting system files without root can lead to bootloop. If you are not sure about your actions, use other methods.

What to do if the “human” returned after the update

Many users complain that the icon reappears after the MIUI update, because the system restores the standard applications to prevent the icon from returning:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates MIUI: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update → Turn it off.
• 📦 Freeze the app via Titanium Backup or App Quarantine (root required).
• 🛡️ Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) that blocks system overlays.

If the update is already installed and the icon is back, repeat Method 1 or Method 3 (ADB). In a pinch, wait for the next MIUI patch where the bug can be fixed.

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