How to permanently disable the widget tape on Xiaomi: the full guide 2026

The widget tape to the left of the main screen is one of the most controversial features of the MIUI shell. For some users, it is convenient access to the weather, calendar and quick actions, for others – an annoying element that takes up space and slows down the system. If you fall into the second category, this article will help completely remove the tape of widgets on any Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone – from budget models to flagships.

We tested all the current methods on MIUI 12.5, MIUI 13 and MIUI 14 (including HyperOS for new devices) and only selected working solutions. Importantly, some methods require superuser rights or change system files, so back up your data before you start. If you are not sure about your skills, use the secure methods in the first two sections.

In this article you will find:

• 🔧 Standard settings MIUI to turn off the tape (without root)
• 📱 Methods for specific models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13 and others.)
• 🛠️ Extended methods with the use of ADB Tasker
• ⚠️ Possible consequences and how to avoid them
• 🔄 Alternatives: How to replace the widget tape with useful panels

1. disable the widget tape through the standard MIUI settings

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi has added the ability to partially control the display of the widget tape, which does not remove it completely, but hides most of the content, making the panel almost empty, suitable for users who do not want to risk system settings.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Select the App Tape (or Left Screen in older versions).
3. Turn off the sliders next to: 🌦️ Weather. 📅 Calendar 📊 Steps/Activities 🔄 Quick action

Reboot your smartphone (required!).

After this, the tape will remain, but will only show a blank screen that says "Add widgets." Less method: when updating MIUI settings may reset. To avoid this, use locking system applications (see section 3).

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If the "Applications Tape" item is missing from the settings, try first to remove all widgets manually: press your finger on the tape → click "Delete" (basket icon).

2. Complete removal of tape through launcher settings (for MIUI 14/HyperOS)

In recent firmware versions, Xiaomi has made changes to the launcher, which allowed you to completely deactivate the left screen without root rights. This method works on most devices in 2022-2026 (Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5, etc.).

Step-by-step:

1. Hold your finger to the free space on the main screen.
2. Select Screen Settings (or Launcher Settings).
3. Go to the section Additional settings → Left screen.
4. Turn off the slider Show left screen.
5. Confirm the action and restart the device.

If this item is missing, then your version of MIUI does not support the function. In this case, use alternative methods from the following sections. Note: on some devices, after turning off the tape, the swipe gesture on the right to call Google Assistant may disappear. To return it, go to Settings → Applications → Default → Assistant and voice input and select Google.

Backup the main screen (Settings → Main screen → Backup)

Check the MIUI version (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version)

Disable automatic launcher update (App Store → My apps → Launcher)

Close all background applications (for system stability)

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3. Block system applications (without root)

The MIUI widget tape is managed by the com.miui.miservice system app (or com.miui.weather2) and can be forcibly stopped or blocked using built-in Android tools, which will not remove the tape completely, but will render it inoperable.

Method 1: Through Application Settings

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Turn on the display of all applications (three dots in the upper right corner).
3. Find and open: MiuiService (or MIUI Services) Weather (com.miui.weather2)

Forced stopping

Shut down.

Repeat for all related services.

Method 2: ADB (for experienced users)

If a standard stop doesn’t help, use the command:

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


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.weather2

To get it back, replace the disable-user with enable.

4. Remove tape through editing system files (root required)

For users with unlocked bootloaders and root rights, a radical method is available: deleting the system files responsible for the tape, which permanently deletes the function, so use it only if you are confident in your actions.

Tools required:

• 📱 Root access (unlocking via Fastboot) + Magisk)
• 🛠️ Root Access File Manager (Root Explorer, FX File Explorer)
• 🔄 Backup copy of section /system (necessarily!)

Instructions:

1. Open root manager and go to /system/priv-app/.
2. Remove or rename (add.bak) folders: MiuiHome (main launcher), MiuiService (widget service) Weather2 (weather)

Recovery

Wipe Cache

Nova Launcher

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Deleting system files can cause other MIUI features, such as themes or animations, to fail. Always have a backup on hand for recovery!

Warnings:

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) Removal of MiuiHome results in loss of operation of the main screen. In this case, immediately after removal, install a third-party launcher through the main screen. ADB: adb install nova-launcher.apk

5. Alternative methods: Tasker and third-party launchers

If you don't want to interfere with system files, but standard settings don't work, use automation or a launcher change. These methods don't require root rights and are reversible.

Method 1: Automation with Tasker

Create a task that will block the opening of the tape when swiping to the left:

1. Install Tasker and AutoInput plugin.
2. Create a new task with the condition: Gesture → Swipe left on the home screen.
3. Add the action: AutoInput → Press back (emulation of the push of the button "Back").
4. Save and activate the task.

For the installation of alternatives:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Assign it to the default launcher (Settings → Applications → Default).
3. Customize gestures and appearance in the launcher menu.

Example of setting up Nova Launcher to replace the tape:

Long tap on the home screen → Settings Nova → Docking station panel → Turn off the left screen


Long press → Widgets → Add Google Weather or KWGT to the home screen

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions