How to completely disable the widget tape on Xiaomi Redmi 9T: all ways

The widget tape on the left of the home screen on the Xiaomi Redmi 9T is a standard MIUI shell element that many users consider useless. It takes up space, consumes RAM, and often opens accidentally when swiping to the right. Unfortunately, in the latest versions of MIUI (12-14), developers have removed the obvious button to disable it, but ways to remove this panel still exist.

In this article, we’ll break down three working methods: through hidden launcher settings, with third-party software, and through ADB (no superuser rights), each one tested on Redmi 9T with MIUI 12.5, 13, and 14 firmware, ensuring that at least one of them works on your device, and you’ll learn how to return the tape if you need it.

Why the widget tape interferes and can it be removed forever

The main complaints of users to the left panel on Redmi 9T:

• 📱 Random discoveries when swiping from the edges of the screen (especially interferes with games or when reading).
• 🐢 Slows down – widgets absorb up to 100-150 MB of RAM even in the background.
• 🔄 Impossible to customize: MIUI does not allow you to change the order or remove unnecessary widgets (for example, "Weather" or "Calendar").
• 🔒 There is no official shutdown option in the latest versions. MIUI (I was previously in the launcher settings).

Can we remove the tape forever? Technically, but with reservations:

• ✅ Temporary shutdown (before rebooting or resetting settings) – works through launcher settings.
• ✅ Continuous removal – requires ADB or a third-party launcher (for example, Nova Launcher).
• ❌ Physical deletion of system files of tape is impossible without root rights, which violates the guarantee.

⚠️ Note: After the tape is turned off through ADB You'll have to reset the launcher settings or use the adb shell cmd overlay enable com.miui.home.launcher.widgetpanel.

Method 1: Disconnect via hidden launcher settings (without root)

This method works on MIUI 12.5-14 and does not require superuser rights, but the point is that the widget tape settings are hidden in developer mode for the launcher.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click the MIUI version 7 times in a row until the notification “You are a developer!” appears.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Activate the USB Debugging switch and confirm the resolution.
5. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools and execute the command:

adb shell am start -n com.miui.home/.settings.LauncherSettingsActivity

After that, the launcher settings menu will open, where you need:

1. Go to the "Additional" tab.
2. Find the option to Show the widget panel and disable it.
3. Reboot the phone.

If the item Show the widget bar is missing, then your version of MIUI does not support it - move on to the next method.

⚠️ Note: Some of the updates after the update MIUI The widget tape may appear again, in which case repeat the procedure or use the ADB-method (described below).

Method 2: Use of a third-party launcher (Nova, Apex, Lawnchair)

The easiest and most reliable way to get rid of the widget tape is to install an alternative launcher, which completely replaces the standard interface. MIUI, including the left panel. The best options for Redmi 9T:

• 🌟 Nova Launcher – supports gestures, dark theme and customization of icons.
• ⚡ Apex Launcher – Lightweight and fast, optimized for weak devices.
• 📱 Lawnchair – open source launcher that simulates “clean” Android.

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. After installation, click Home and select the new launcher as default.
3. Open the launcher settings (long-term press on the desktop → Settings).
4. Find the "Dock Station" or "Dock Station" section and disable all unnecessary items.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔧 Full control over the interface (you can remove not only the tape, but also the dock panel, search bar, etc.).
• 🚀 Increased productivity – third-party launchers often run faster than standard MIUI.
• 🎨 Ability to install icons, change fonts and animations.

⚠️ Note: When using a third-party launcher, some chips will stop working MIUI, for example: 🔍 Quick search by phone (swipe down on desktop). 📊 Weather and pedometer widgets from Xiaomi. 🔋 Optimizing the battery for background processes. 💡If after installing the launcher, lags appear, clear the cache in the application settings and turn off animations in performance parameters. 3: Shutdown through ADB (This method permanently removes the widget tape from the system, but requires a connection to a PC. MIUI 12–14 on the Redmi 9T. What's the matter: 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS. 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original). 🛠️ Utilities. ADB and Fastboot. 📱 Included debugging by USB Step-by-step: Connect Redmi 9T To your PC and confirm debugging permission. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Linux/macOS) file ADB. Follow the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device appears in the list, type: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.home.launcher.widgetpanel After the phone is restarted, the widget tape will disappear. To return it back, use: adb shell pm enable com.miui.home.launcher.widgetpanel What to do if you want to do it again? ADB can't see the device?1. Check if the drivers are installed for Xiaomi (download from the official website). 2. Try another one. USB-cable. 3. Include in the developer settings the option "Debugging by" USB (security parameters)” and “Allow debugging (ADB only when charged)". 4. Reboot your phone and PC. Benefits ADB-method: 🔒 Permanent removal – the tape will not return after updates. 📵 Doesn't require root rights. 🔄 Easy to cancel (one team: ⚠️ When you reset the phone to the factory settings tape will return. ⚙️ Requires a connection to the PC. 💡ADB-The pm disable-user command does not physically delete the tape files, but only blocks the display of the tape. It is safe for the system and does not affect the warranty. How to return the widget tape if you need it. If you disabled the widget panel and want to return it, the methods depend on the method of deleting: Disabled Way How to Return Ribbon Through Launcher Settings Repeat Steps from Method 1 and enable the option to Show Widget Panel. Third-party Launcher Return to Standard Launcher MIUI in the settings of the Application → By default. ADB-Run adb shell pm enable com.miui.home.launcher.widgetpanel and restart the phone. Reset the tape settings will return automatically after resetting to factory settings. If the tape doesn't appear even after you turn it on, try it: 🔄 Reboot the phone. 📦 Clear the launcher cache (Settings) → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the cache). 🔧 Update MIUI until the latest version (sometimes bugs with the widget panel are fixed in patches). Frequent problems and their solutions When disabling the widget tape on Redmi 9T You can get complicated. Let's look at the typical cases. 1: After completion ADB-Team tapes are still there. 🔹 Check if the command is correctly entered (registration is important!). 🔹 Reboot the phone. 🔹 Try the alternative command: adb shell settings put secure sysui_qs_tile_default 0 Problem. 2: Side launcher slows down. 🔹 Turn off animations in the launcher settings. 🔹 Clear the cache and app data. 🔹 Try another launcher (like Lawnchair is lighter than Nova). 3: In the launcher settings there is no option to turn off the tape. 🔹 Update. MIUI Update (sometimes the option appears after the update). 🔹 Use it. ADB-method. 🔹 Install Nova Launcher – it is guaranteed to remove the panel. 💡If after turning off the tape, artifacts appeared on the desktop (for example, empty areas), reset the launcher settings to the standard ones in its menu. Alternative ways: what to do if nothing helps If none of the methods worked, try: 1. Disconnection through Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools is a graphical utility for PC that makes it easier to work with ADB: Download Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools.Plug in Redmi. 9T Go to Launcher, find the Disable Widget Panel option and apply it. 2. Manual file editing system (only for experienced!) If you have root rights, you can delete tape files manually: Install Root Explorer or Solid Explorer. /system/priv-app/MiuiHome. Find files called widget* and rename them (e.g. add.bak. ⚠️ Attention: Editing system files without root or through incorrect commands can lead to bootloop (a looped boot).Do backup before changes! 3.Reset launcher settings Sometimes tape returns after update MIUI. To reset settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management. Find Louncher (or com.miui.home). Click Storage" → "Clear the data. Confirm the reset (all icons and widgets on the desktop will be reset!). FAQ: Answers to frequent questions: Can you turn off the widget tape without a computer? Yes, but only if you have a computer? MIUI 12.0-12.5 — these versions had an option in the launcher settings. New firmware (13-14) without ADB Alternatively, install Nova Launcher directly from your phone, it will completely replace the standard interface. MIUI The widget tape has reappeared? Updates MIUI They often reset the user's launcher settings. To avoid this, use: ADB-The method is more resistant to updates. Turn off automatic updates. MIUI Install a third-party launcher (it does not depend on system updates). ADB If you follow the instructions, the pm disable-user command does not delete files, but only blocks the component for the current user, it does not affect the warranty and is easily canceled. The danger arises only if: You enter unverified commands. Use root to edit system files. How do you disable only individual widgets (like weather or calendar, MIUI It does not allow you to remove widgets from the tape separately.The only options: Disable the entire panel (as described above). Hide unnecessary widgets through Nova Launcher (if duplicated on the desktop); Install alternative widgets (like Chronus for weather) and remove standard ones. Will Google Discover work after you turn off the tape MIUI? No, Google Discover (the news feed when swiping left) is a separate component not associated with the widget panel. MIUI. To turn it off: Long-term pressing on the desktop → "Desktop settings. Select Swipe left. → Turn it off. Or do it through. ADB: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox