How to permanently disable Google Swipe Search up on Xiaomi: All ways

The swipe gesture up from the bottom of Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most controversial elements of the MIUI interface. Instead of calling the app menu, users often face automatic opening of Google Search, which is annoying, especially if you prefer other search engines or just want to return standard screen behavior. The problem is complicated by the fact that new versions of MIUI 14/15 the settings of this gesture are hidden deeper, and on some models (for example, POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12) they are not at all in the menu.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to disable Google Swipe Search, including hidden settings, ADB use, and alternative launchers. Importantly, some methods require developer permission or third-party apps, so prepare your device in advance.

If you use Xiaomi with a MIUI shell version 12-15, the probability of successfully disabling the gesture is 90%. On devices with HyperOS (for example, Xiaomi 14), the logic may differ – we will also mention this separately.

Why Google Search is Opening Instead of App Menu

The swipe up from the bottom panel on Xiaomi is by default tied to Google Discover or directly to Google Search, the result of an agreement between Xiaomi and Google that the search giant pays the manufacturer to integrate its services into firmware.

🔹 Contractual obligations: MIUI pre-installing Google Mobile Services (GMS), And swipe gestures are part of this package, on devices for the Chinese market (without the need for a swipe gesture). GMS) There's no problem.

🔹 Firmware updates: After updating to MIUI 13/14 Many users have noticed that the gesture settings are reset and Google Search is back on the road.

🔹 Default launcher: Standard launcher MIUI (com.miui.home is tightly tied to Google services, with alternative launchers like Nova Launcher allowing you to reassign gestures, but requiring additional customizations.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X5 Pro) after disabling Google Search, swipe up may stop working altogether, in which case you will need to use virtual navigation buttons or gestures in the style of iPhone (swipe from the edge of the screen).

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (without root)

The easiest method is to use built-in MIUI options. It works on most devices with MIUI 12-15, but may not be available on some models (e.g. Redmi 10A or POCO M4 Pro).

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Open Settings → Home (or Settings → Screen → Home on newer versions).
2. Select System Style or Navigation buttons (name depends on the version of MIUI).
3. Slip on "Gestural" or "Full-screen gestures."
4. Find the option “Swipe up from the bottom edge” and select “Application Menu” instead of “Google Search”.
5. Save the changes and restart the device.

🔧 If there is no item on the menu:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI Update - sometimes the option appears after the update.
• 📱 Reset the launcher settings: clamping the empty space on the home screen → Home screen settings → Reset the settings.
• 🔍 Check regional settings: some firmware for Europe or India has the option hidden.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) The path to settings may be different. Try an alternative route: Settings → Display. → Full screen mode → Navigation gestures.

Method 2: Use of ADB (for power users)

If standard settings don’t work, you can force Google Search to turn off via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that requires connecting the phone to a PC and enabling developer mode.

🛠 What's the matter:

• 🖥 Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📋 Developer mode on Xiaomi is enabled (7 times tap on Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

📝 Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and allow debugging over USB.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices (should display the serial number of the device).
4. Use the command to disable Google Search by swipe: adb shell settings put secure swipe_up_to_all_apps_enabled 1
5. Reset the device.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell cmd overlay enable com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_extra_wide_back

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If the screen starts to work incorrectly after the commands, reset the launcher settings via Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Launcher MIUI → Warehouse → Clear the data.

Method 3: Installation of a third-party launcher (Nova, Lawnchair)

If previous methods have failed, the radical solution is to replace the standard MIUI launcher with an alternative one, which will not only remove Google Swipe Search, but also flexibly customize gestures, icons and animations.

📌 The Best Launchers for Xiaomi:

🔧 How to set up a swipe up in Nova Launcher:

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If after installing Nova Launcher swipe up still opens Google Search, clear the cache of the standard MIUI launcher through Settings → Applications → MIUI Launcher → Clear the cache.

Method 4: Disable Google App (radical method)

If you don’t use Google services at all, you can disable Google’s app completely (not to be confused with Google Play Services!) and this will remove not only swipe search, but also Google Discover feed, voice search and other features.

⚠️ Effects of consequences:

• ❌ Google Assistant and Google Tape will cease to work.
• ❌ Some apps (such as Gmail or YouTube) may not work properly.
• ✅ All interaction with Google Search, including swipe, will disappear.

📝 Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Google app (the icon with the letter “G”).
3. Tap "Disable" (not "Delete!").
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

🔄 How to get it back:

If you have problems after turning off, turn the application back on the same menu or reset settings through Settings → System → Resetting → Reset application settings.

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Disabling Google does not affect the performance of the Google Play Market or other services, but it can break the integration with some MIUI features (for example, smart search in settings).

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after successfully disabling Google Search, Xiaomi users are experiencing relapses — a gesture that suddenly returns after an update or reset.

🔧 Problem 1: After the update MIUI Swipe opens Google again

📌 Solution: Repeat gesture settings (Method 1) or use ADB (Method 2. If it doesn't work, roll back to the previous firmware version via MIUI bootloader.

🔧 Problem 2: Swipe up doesn’t work at all

📌 Decision:

• Check if the virtual navigation buttons are enabled (Settings → Screen → Full-screen mode).
• Install Nova Launcher and reset the gesture.
• Reset the launcher settings (Settings → Applications → MIUI Launcher → Clear Data).

🔧 Problem 3: There is no option for changing the gesture on HyperOS

📌 Solution: Use ADB Or a third-party launcher. On HyperOS, the path to settings may be different:

Settings → Personalization → Navigation gestures

FAQ: Answers to popular questions