How to completely disable the cart on Xiaomi smartphones: all ways

The MIUI basket is one of the most controversial interface elements that many Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO users want to remove. It takes up space on the desktop, accidentally opens when swipes and interferes with normal navigation. Unlike standard Android, where the basket can be turned off in two clicks, in MIUI firmware, this option is often hidden or completely absent from the settings menu.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to remove the cart, from simple (no root rights) to radical (with changing system files), you will learn how to hide the cart on MIUI 14/15, what to do if it appears after an update, and how to return it if something goes wrong. All instructions are tested on current models from 2023-2026: Xiaomi 13/14 Series, Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5 and others.

Before you start, check your firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. Some methods only work on specific builds, and the wrong actions can lead to launcher failures. If you are not sure, start with the safest ways (sections 1–2).

1. Hiding the basket through the launcher settings (no root)

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to use the built-in MIUI Launcher options, which unfortunately is often missing in recent firmware versions, but can be activated via a hidden menu on some models.

Here's how to do it:

• 📱 Press the free space on the desktop until the edit menu appears.
• ⚙️ Select Desktop Settings (or Launcher Settings).
• 🔍 Scroll down and find the Recycle Bin item or Remove the Cart (in English firmware - Trash Can).
• 🔘 Switch the slider to the off position and restart the launcher (or phone).

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI (or MIUI Home) launcher in the list.
3. Slip on the Warehouse → Clear the data (this will reset the launcher settings to the factory).
4. After the reboot, check if the item with the basket appeared in the desktop settings.

⚠️ Attention: Clearing the launcher data will remove all your widgets, folders and icon locations. Pre-take screenshots of the desktop or write down the app layout.

2.Use of ADB-commands (without root, but with PC)

If there is no option in the settings to turn off the basket, you can use ADB-This method does not require root rights, but you will need a computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and tools. ADB.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Google’s Platform Tools and unpack the archive.
2. Turn on the phone Developer Mode (7 times tap the MIUI version in the settings) and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and in the command line (in the folder with adb.exe) do:

adb shell settings put secure miui_use_trash_can 0

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

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.home/.launcher.TrashCanActivity

Once you've done it, restart your phone. The basket should disappear. To get it back, use:

adb shell settings put secure miui_use_trash_can 1

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC

Download Platform Tools (ADB)

Enable the developer mode on the phone

Activate debugging over USB

Connect your phone to your PC via cable-->

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 15 these commands may not work due to changes in system parameters. If the basket is left after execution, try the methods in the following sections.

Installation of a third-party launcher (simple solution)

If you don't really want to use a standard MIUI launcher, the easiest way to get rid of the cart is to install an alternative launcher from Google Play, most of which don't have a built-in basket or allow you to disable it.

The best options for Xiaomi:

• 🌟 Nova Launcher – flexible settings, no default cart, gesture support.
• 🚀 Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for the MIUI, retains the corporate style, but without a basket.
• 📱 Lawnchair 2 – lightweight open source launcher, supports icons MIUI.
• ⚡ POCO Launcher - Official Launcher from POCO No cart (suitable for all Xiaomi).

After installation:

1. Press the Home button and select the new launcher as the main one.
2. In the launcher settings, find the Desktop or Dock section and turn off all references to the cart.
3. If necessary, transfer data from a standard launcher (for example, through a backup to Nova Launcher).

The downside of this method is that it may not be compatible with some MIUI features, such as Super Wallpaper or Always on Screen (AOD), and third-party launchers may slightly increase battery consumption.

4. editing system files (root required)

If you have root rights, you can delete the cart by editing system files, and this is the most radical and potentially dangerous method, because doing the wrong thing can lead to a bootloop, and only use it if other methods have failed.

Instructions for experienced users:

1. Install a root-enabled file manager, such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer.
2. Follow the path:

/system/priv-app/MiuiHome/MiuiHome.apk

1. Make a backup copy of the file MiuiHome.apk (copy it to SD-card).
2. Open the file in the text editor (for example, via APK Editor) and find the rows associated with the basket:

com.miui.home.launcher.TrashCanActivity


miui_use_trash_can

1. Delete or comment on these lines, save the file, and reboot the phone.

An alternative way is to delete the TrashCan.smali file in a decompiled APK (requires knowledge of working with Smali and Apktool).

⚠️ Warning: Changing system files may disrupt the work MIUI Launcher, lead to errors when upgrading or resetting your phone.Before experimenting, create a full backup through TWRP.

5. Magisk Removal Cart Module

If you have Magisk installed, you can use a ready-made module that disables the basket without manual file editing, a method less risky than the direct patch MiuiHome.apk, and makes it easy to return everything back.

Instructions:

1. Download Disable MIUI Trash Can (available on XDA Developers or Telegram channels via MIUI).
2. Open Magisk Manager and go to the Modules section.
3. Click Install from Storage and select the downloaded module file.
4. After installation, restart the phone.

If the module fails:

• 🔄 Check that you have the latest version of Magisk (26.0)+).
• 📋 Make sure the module is compatible with your version. MIUI (clarify this in the module description).
• 🔧 Try disabling other Magisk modules – they may conflict.

The advantage of this method is the ability to quickly roll back by simply removing the module through Magisk, and some modules allow you to configure additional parameters, for example, hide other elements of the MIUI interface.

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Before installing the Magisk module, backup the Boot partition via TWRP or Flashify, which will help restore the phone if a crash occurs.

What if the cart returned after the update?

One of the most common problems is that the recycle bin reappears after the MIUI update, which is because system settings are reset and updates often overwrite modified files. Here's how to deal with it:

Solutions:

• 🔄 Repeat the method ADB or Magisk – after the update, you need to re-apply commands or reinstall the module.
• 🚫 Turn off automatic updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update.
• 📥 Install custom restoration (TWRP) — This will allow you to block updates of system applications.
• 🔧 Use patched firmware (for example, MIUI EU or Xiaomi.eu, where the cart is disabled by default.

If you use a third-party launcher, the MIUI update should not affect its operation, but sometimes after major updates (for example, from MIUI 14 to 15), the launcher may start to glittle.

1. Clear the launcher cache in Settings → Apps → [Your launcher] → Storage → Clear the cache.
2. Update the launcher to the latest version on Google Play.
3. If the problem remains, reinstall the launcher again.

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After updating MIUI Always check if your launcher settings have reset. Most often, the basket returns due to resetting parameters. miui_use_trash_can.

Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If all of these methods have not worked, consider these options:

1. Installation of custom firmware

Firmware like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or MIUI EU do not have a basket by default, minus the loss of some MIUI features (for example, Super Wallpaper or Game Turbo).

2. Use of gestures

Adjust your navigation gestures so that you don't accidentally open the cart. For example, in Settings → Display → Navigation gestures, select Full-screen gestures and turn off the swipe up from the home screen.

3. Hiding the basket through themes

Some of them MIUI-Themes visually hide the cart, replacing it with a transparent icon. Look for themes marked No Trash Can or Minimalist.

4. Appeal in support of Xiaomi

In rare cases, the basket may appear due to a bug in the firmware. Write to the official support chat (via the Mi Community app) asking to remove this item. Attach screenshots and specify the phone model + version of MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling the cart