How to permanently disable Mi Browser when swiping up on Xiaomi: the full guide

Why Mi Browser Opens When Swipe Up and How to Fix It

The swipe gesture up from the bottom edge of the screen on Xiaomi smartphones should open the latest app bar or return to the home screen - but instead many users face automatic Mi Browser start.This problem is especially relevant after upgrading to MIUI 12-14, where the manufacturer has integrated the browser into system gestures. In most cases, it is not the bugs that are to blame, but the default settings that can be changed without root rights.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible causes of Mi Browser spontaneous opening, including hidden MIUI settings, Launcher shell conflicts, and even hardware features of some models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro).

Method 1: Reassign gesture in MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to change the swipe action up directly in the gesture settings menu, which works on most MIUI 12.5+ devices and does not require superuser rights. Importantly, on some firmware, the path to settings may differ (for example, on POCO F3, the menu is called Full-screen gestures).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Display. → Full-screen display (or Settings) → Additional settings → Gestures on old versions).
• 🔧 Select Full-screen gestures (or Navigation buttons if you use the classic bar).
• 🖱️ Find the swipe option up from the bottom edge and tap it.
• ⚙️ In the action list, select Last Apps or Home instead of Mi Browser.

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If the action list does not include Last Apps, then your device is using an outdated version of MIUI (below 12.0) or custom firmware, in which case try the second method with disabling the browser through the application settings.

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On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 11T Pro) after changing the gesture, you need to reboot. If the browser still opens, clear the Launcher cache in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Launcher

Method 2: Disable Mi Browser through the application settings

If the reassignment of the gesture didn’t work, the problem could be in the background activity of the browser itself. Mi Browser is often integrated into MIUI system processes, so it can’t be removed by standard methods — but you can limit rights and disable autorun. This method is suitable for all models, including Redmi 9A, POCO M3 Pro and other budget devices.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Mi Browser in the list (you can use the search).
3. Slip on the battery and select Limit background activity.
4. Go back and press AutoRun → turn off the slider.
5. Then go to Permissions and turn off all unnecessary (especially Display over other windows).

Warning: After disabling autorun, some MIUI functions (such as quick status bar search) may not work properly. If you notice bugs, return your browser settings to their original state.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI for POCO (for example, POCO X4 Pro) Disabling Mi Browser may cause Control Center to malfunction. Create a backup through Settings before making changes → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Method 3: Remove Mi Browser via ADB (for advanced)

If previous methods have failed, the radical way is to completely remove the browser using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), the only method that is guaranteed to solve the problem on all versions of MIUI, but requires a computer connection and basic command line knowledge, suitable for Xiaomi 12/13, Redmi K50 and other flagships.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with drivers installed ADB (You can download from the official Android website).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 Clicks on the Assembly Number → return to additional settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Commands for removal:

adb shell


pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.browser




pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.browser

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Once these commands are executed, the Mi Browser will be deleted for the current user without root rights. The browser will remain in the system, but will not interfere with the work. If you need to return it back, use the command:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.browser

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra), deleting your browser may lead to errors in your work. MIUI Optimization: In this case, it is recommended to use an alternative launcher (for example, Nova Launcher) instead of the standard launcher.

Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If all of the above methods fail, the problem may be related to:

1. Custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu or Pixel Experience) where gestures are configured differently.
2. Hardware malfunction of the touch screen (especially relevant for the Redmi Note 8 Pro after falls).
3. Conflict with other gesture-based applications (e.g. Fluid Navigation Gestures or Edge Gestures).

What can be done:

• 🔄 Reset your gesture settings to factory (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Reset your gesture settings).
• 🛠️ Install an alternative launcher (such as Lawnchair or Hyperion Launcher) that overrides system gestures.
• 📥 Switching the latest stable version MIUI via Fastboot (instructions on the official website of Xiaomi).

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If the problem occurred after the MIUI update, try to roll back to the previous firmware version. To do this, download the desired version from Xiaomi Firmware Updater and scroll through Recovery.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users make the typical mistakes when trying to disable the Mi Browser, which leads to even bigger problems.

• 🚫 Remove your browser through Root Explorer without backup – it can disrupt your work MIUI.
• 🚫 Disabling system processes like com.miui.home will result in a bootloop (a looped reboot).
• 🚫 Use apps like Debloater without knowing which packets are being removed.

Another common mistake is to confuse Mi Browser with Google Chrome, and if you swipe Chrome, the default settings are:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Chrome.
2. Click on Default and reset the settings.

If after all the manipulations, the swipe up still opens the browser, check:

• 🔍 Are there any viruses or advertising software installed (scan the device through Malwarebytes).
• 📱 Is the mode for children activated (Settings) → Special facilities → Regime for children).
• 🔧 Are not experimental functions included in the developer settings.

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