How to turn off the sidebar on Xiaomi Redmi Note: the full guide

Why turn off the sidebar on the Redmi Note?

The sidebar (or Edge Panel) in Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones is a handy tool for quick access to apps, contacts and notifications. However, many users find it works randomly while playing games, watching videos or just holding a phone, especially for models with curved edges of the screen, where touches are recorded even with minimal pressing.

If you notice that the panel appears on its own, interferes with work or simply does not use its functions, disabling is the best solution. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to deactivate the sidebar on different versions of MIUI (12 to 14), including hidden settings and alternative methods for root users.

It’s important to consider that the interface may vary slightly depending on the Redmi Note model (like the Note 10 Pro, Note 11, or Note 12) and the firmware version, but the overall algorithm of actions remains universal.

Method 1: Disconnecting through the basic MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in options, which is suitable for most users and does not require additional knowledge.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to Additional Settings (or Special Features in the new MIUI 14 versions).
3. Select Sidebar (could be called Edge Panel or Quick Tools).
4. Move the slider to the off position. or uncheck next to the option to Enable the sidebar.

If your version of MIUI doesn’t have a separate sidebar item, try an alternative path:

• 🔹 Settings → Screen. → Additionally. → Sidebar.
• 🔹 Settings → System system → Gestures → Side tools

Swipe around the edge of the screen to make sure the panel doesn't appear |

Restart your smartphone (sometimes changes are applied after the reboot)|

Check the gesture settings in the Screen section for conflicts |

Update. MIUI, If you don’t have an option (it may have appeared in a new version)-->

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 12.5 for Redmi Note 9), the panel can be attached to the Double-Tap gesture on the edge, in which case the panel is hidden in the gesture menu:

Settings → Screen → Gestures → Double touch on the edge → Disable

Method 2: Deactivate through notification settings

In some versions of MIUI, the sidebar is closely linked to the notification system. If the first method didn't work, try turning it off here:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Select Floating Notifications or Pop-ups.
3. Find the Side Notifications Panel and turn it off.

If there is no such item, check the Applications → Application Management → System Applications. This may be the com.miui.systemAdSolution service that manages the sidebars, disable it (but be careful, it may affect other features).

Attention! Disabling system services through Application Management can cause your smartphone to run in an unstable way. If you have lags or errors after deactivation, return the settings.

Method 3: Using ADB to Deep Shut Down

If standard methods did not help, and the sidebar continues to appear, you can use the ADB-This is a way for advanced users to connect a smartphone to a computer.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times Press → Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB).
3. Connect Redmi Note to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
4. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution

This command disables the system application that handles the sidebars. If the panel still appears, try the additional commands:

adb shell settings put global edge_panel_enabled 0


adb shell settings put secure edge_panel_enabled 0

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Before using ADB, back up your data! commands can affect other features, such as notifications or quick settings.

Critical information: On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10S), disabling through ADB can block access to screen settings, in which case only a factory reset will help.

Method 4: Disconnection through third-party applications

If you don’t want to dig into settings or use ADB, you can use third-party utilities, such as the Block Edge Gestures app, which allows you to block gestures at the edges of the screen, including calling the sidebar.

How to set up:

• 📱 Install the app from Google Play.
• 🔧 Grant permission for Special Opportunities (the app will offer to do so itself).
• 🛠 Select Left Edge (left edge) and Right Edge (right edge).
• 🔘 Activate the Block Gestures switch.

The advantage of this method is that you can flexibly configure lock zones, such as turning off the panel only in games or specific applications, and the downside is that the application runs in the background and can slightly increase battery consumption.

It's always infuriating! |

Sometimes, but tolerably.|

Nearby, but not intruding.|

Never used it.-->

Method 5: Reset screen settings (extreme case)

If none of these methods worked, and the sidebar keeps popping up, the last option is to reset the screen, which will bring all the display parameters back to factory settings, but will not affect personal data.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset Screen Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After resetting, the sidebar will be turned off, but you will have to reconfigure:

• 🔄 Screen resolution and refresh rate
• 🌓 Dark theme and color scheme
• 📱 Navigation gestures

⚠️ On some models, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+) Resetting screen settings also resets Always On Display and Auto Brightness.

Table: Methods compatible with Redmi Note models

If your model is not in the table, focus on the version of MIUI. To check the version, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

What if the side panel is gone by itself?

Sometimes users have the opposite problem, the Suddenly disappears without any action, which can happen after a system update, reset or conflict with other applications.

1. Check if the panel is disabled in the settings (see Method 1).
2. Update your firmware to the latest version (Settings → About Phone → System Update).
3. Clear the cache of system applications: Settings → Applications → Application management → Three points (menu) → Show system → Find the “Sidebar” → Clear the cache
4. If the panel was part of the Game Turbo, check the settings in the game: Settings → Special features → Game Turbo → Side tools

If nothing helps, try returning the panel via ADB:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell settings put global edge_panel_enabled 1

FAQ: Frequent questions about the sidebar on the Redmi Note

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If the sidebar interferes with games, first check the Game Turbo settings - there's often a separate switch to turn off side gestures.