How to turn off the menu on the left of Xiaomi devices: 5 proven ways

The left side menu on Xiaomi devices is a handy tool for quick access to apps and settings, but not everyone likes it. Some find it distracting, some accidentally open it with gestures, and some just don't have enough space on the screen. If you want to get rid of this interface element, you've come to the right place.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to disable the left menu on Xiaomi TVs (with PatchWall), smartphones and tablets (based on the Internet). MIUI), And on devices with alternative firmware, you'll learn what's in charge of the sidebar, how to hide it without losing functionality, and what to do if standard methods don't work. MIUI 12 to MIUI 14 and HyperOS.

We warn you beforehand that some methods require superuser rights or system files to be changed. If you're not sure about your skills, just use the official settings. Now let's get started!

1. Disable side menu on Xiaomi TVs (PatchWall)

On Xiaomi Mi TVs TV, Redmi Smart TV And the other PatchWall models, the left menu is called the Sidebar or the App Panel, and you can remove it in two ways: through interface settings or through the application settings. ADB-Teams (for advanced users).

The standard method works on most models released after 2020 (e.g. Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1, Redmi Smart TV X).

• 📺 Turn on the TV and go to the main screen (PatchWall home page).
• 🔧 Click the Settings button on the remote (cog) and select All Settings → Personal settings → Home screen.
• 🖥️ Find the option Sidebar or App Panel (depending on the version of the software).
• 🔘 Transfer the slider to the off position. or uncheck the tick from the item Show the side panel.

If you don't have that option, your model doesn't support the menu shutdown, and ADB will help you:

adb shell settings put global patchwall_side_panel_enabled 0

Once you have the command, restart the TV. To return the panel, replace 0 with 1.

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If the command didn’t work, check if debugging is enabled via USB in the TV settings (About TV → Software version – press 7 times on the build number).

2. How to remove the left menu on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI/HyperOS)

On Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, the side menu can appear in two cases:

1. Menu of fast apps (called by swipe from the left edge of the screen).
2. Google Discover Menu (if you have Google Now Launcher installed)

Let's look at both options.

Method 1: Disabling the Quick Applications Menu

This menu appears when swiped from right to left on the home screen and contains frequently used apps to remove it:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Home screen.
• 🔍 Find the Applications menu or Sidebar (in) MIUI 14 and HyperOS may be called App Vault).
• 🔘 Turn off the option to Show the Swipe menu or Quick Access to Apps.

If there is no item, try changing the launcher to the standard MIUI Launcher (in the launcher settings).

Method 2: Delete Google Discover

If you have Google Discover (with news and weather) on the left, you can turn it off as follows:

• 🖱️ Long press the free space on the main screen and select Screen Settings.
• 🔧 Go to Additional Settings → Google Tape.
• 🔘 Turn off the slider Show the tape.

On some MIUI firmware, this item may be hidden, in which case resetting the launcher settings will help:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.home

Make a backup copy of the data|Check the version. MIUI|Connect the device to Wi-Fi|Charge the battery to 50%+|Install ADB-drivers (if required)-->

3. Alternative methods: Disconnection through the developer

If standard settings don't work, you can use developer mode or system commands, and these are suitable for advanced users.

Method 1: Through the Developer's Parameters

Activate the Developer Mode:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI.
• 🔘 Click on Version. MIUI 7 times until you are notified you have become a developer!.
• 🔧 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• 🔍 Find the debugging option by USB and turn it on.
• 🔧 Scroll down and find Mini Apps or Sidebar – turn it off.

On some devices (e.g., POCO F3 or Redmi Note 11), this item may be called Show Mini-Applications Bar.

Method 2: ADB (for all devices)

If the developer menu does not have the option you need, use ADB:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line.
2. Enter: adb shell settings put secure sysui_qqs_panel_left false
3. Reset the device.

The command will be different for TVs (see section 1).

4.What to do if the menu is not turned off?

Sometimes the sidebar can get stuck due to shell failures.

If neither method worked, it could be custom firmware or corrupted system files, in which case only a complete reset (with loss of data) or firmware reflashing will help.

5. Disable the side menu on Xiaomi smartwatches (Mi Band, Watch)

Xiaomi wearables (e.g. Mi Band 7, Xiaomi Watch S1) also have a side menu, but its settings are different. Here the menu is responsible for quick access to functions (pulse, weather, notifications).

Unfortunately, on most Xiaomi smartwatches and fitness bracelets, it is impossible to turn off the side menu through the settings.This is a Zepp OS firmware restriction.

• 🔄 Change the order of menu items in the Mi Fitness or Zepp app (Device section) → Screen settings).
• 🔇 Turn off unnecessary notifications so that the menu opens less often.
• 🔧 Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Watch) S3) You can hide individual items through settings → Quick action.

If you’re critical to remove the menu, consider alternative firmware like Amazfit Mod, but keep in mind that this will void the warranty.

Risks and warnings

Before you start disabling the side menu, consider the possible consequences:

⚠️ Attention, changing system settings through ADB It can cause unstable device performance, or it can cause developer modes, on Xiaomi TVs, it sometimes causes PatchWall malfunctions, and on smartphones, it causes gesture problems.

Also remember:

• 🔐 On devices with a blocked bootloader, some commands ADB won't work.
• 🔄 After updating the firmware settings can reset, and the menu will appear again.
• 📱 On smartphones with HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14), some methods may not work due to the changed system architecture.

⚠️ Attention! If you use root access to delete the system files responsible for the side menu, this may lead to loss of warranty and inability to obtain OTA-update.

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Before any manipulations with the system, back up your data via Settings → About Phone → Backup or Mi Cloud.

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