How to completely disable the widget tape on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: all ways

The MIUI widget tape on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is one of the most controversial interface elements. On the one hand, it provides quick access to the weather, calendar and frequently used applications. On the other, it takes up extra space on the screen, brakes the system and constantly updates in the background, draining the battery. If you want to return the classic look of the desktop without a left panel with widgets, this is the instruction for you.

Depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and regional firmware (Global, EEA, China), the ways to disable may vary. We tested all the current methods on the Redmi Note 10 (mojito/sunny models) and selected those that work without root rights and do not require complex manipulation. Importantly, some options lead to resetting wallpaper and icons - before changing, take screenshots of the current desktop.

Why Widget Ribbon Gets In The Way: 3 Key Problems

Redmi Note 10 users often complain about the widget tape for the following reasons:

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption: background processes of widgets (especially weather and news) consume up to 5–7% of the charge per day even with minimal use.
• 🐢 Slowing down animations: when swiping left to open the tape, slowing down is noticeable if the phone has less than 4 GB of RAM.
• 📱 Uncomfortable location: random swipes to the left open the feed instead of going back in apps (like YouTube or Chrome).

According to XDA Developers, turning off the widget tape on MIUI 13 reduces background activity by 12-15%, and battery life increases by an average of 1.5-2 hours with moderate use. However, in some regional firmware (for example, the Indian version), the tape is integrated so deeply that removing it requires additional steps.

Method 1: Disconnect via launcher settings (without root)

The simplest method, which works on most versions of MIUI 12-14, is not to remove the tape completely, but to hide the image of the tape:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the desktop with your finger.
2. In the menu that appears, select Desktop Settings (or Home screen settings in English).
3. Scroll down and find the option of the Widget Ribbon (or App Vault).
4. Move the slider to the position Off (Off).

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13.0.4 Global) This method only hides the contents of the tape, but does not remove the swipe itself to the left.

Method 2: Remove via Security Application Settings

This method is suitable for firmware where the widget tape is tied to the system application com.miui.systemAdSolution (often found on Chinese and European versions of MIUI).

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, enter Security (or Security) and select the app.
3. Go to AutoRun and turn off permission for Widget Tapes.
4. Go back and in the Permits section, disable access to Geodata and Notices.
5. Reboot the phone.

After that, the tape will stop updating, but the screen can stay empty, so you can remove it completely.

• 📱 Install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair).
• 🔧 In the launcher settings, turn off the option Show the left panel.

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If previous methods have failed, you can turn off the tape via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires you to connect the phone to your computer, but does not violate the warranty.

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect Redmi Note 10 to your PC, install ADB drivers (for example, via Mi PC Suite).
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution

To return the tape, use:

adb shell pm unhide com.miui.systemAdSolution

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14 China) This command may cause system services to crash. Create a backup via Mi Cloud before executing (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup).

Method 4: Installation of an alternative launcher

If the system methods don't work, the most reliable option is to use a third-party launcher.

• 🌟 Nova Launcher – supports gestures, tape hiding and deep customization of icons.
• ⚡ Lawnchair is an open source lightweight launcher optimized for Xiaomi.
• 🎨 Hyperion Launcher – imitates Pixel Launcher with adaptive icons.

Instructions for setting:

1. Install the selected launcher from Google Play.
2. When you first start, select it as the default launcher.
3. Go to the launcher settings and turn off the left panel option (or App Drawer Style → No Dock in Nova).
4. To completely remove the swipe left in Nova Launcher, go to Settings → Gestures and inputs → Swipe gesture up and assign another action.

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If after installing the launcher wallpaper dropped, restore them through the gallery: click on the empty space of the desktop → Wallpaper → Select from the gallery.

Method 5: Recoiling back to the old version of MIUI (extreme case)

On MIUI 14 and later, the widget tape has become part of the miui.system system process, and it's almost impossible to turn it off without root. If you're critically interested in removing the tape, you can roll back to MIUI 12.5, where it's shut down by standard means.

• ⚠️ Data loss in resetting.
• 🔒 Possible security issues (obsolete Android patches).
• 📱 Incompatibility with new applications.

Instructions for rollback:

1. Download the archive with MIUI 12.5 Stable firmware for Redmi Note 10 (codename mojito) from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the phone’s root directory.
3. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update, click on three dots → Select a firmware file.
4. After the reboot, reset to factory settings (Settings → Additional → Restore and Reset).

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Firmware rollback is a last resort. Check model compatibility before the procedure (Redmi Note 10 has mojito/sunny options) and back up via Mi Cloud or TWRP (if installed).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When disabling the widget tape, users often face the following problems:

• 🔄 The tape returns after the update: MIUI Automatically restores system applications. Solution: disable auto-update in Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Settings → Auto-update.
• 📵 Swipe backup does not work: This is due to gesture conflict. → System system → Select the navigation buttons instead of gestures.
• 🔌 ADB Does not see the device: Make sure that debugging is enabled USB In the command line, check the connection with the adb devices command.

If after all the manipulations the tape still appears, check:

1. Do you have duplicate system applications installed (e.g. com.miui.weather2 and com.miui.weather)?
2. Is the theme of the design activated with pre-installed widgets (Settings → Design).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions