How to turn off one-handed control mode on Xiaomi: all ways

One-handed mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for devices with large screens, but not everyone likes it. Often, this mode is turned on by accident (for example, when a sloppy swipe on the edge of the display), and it is not as easy to turn off as it seems. In this article, we will discuss all official and alternative ways to deactivate the function, including hidden MIUI settings and solutions for cases when standard methods do not work.

It is important to understand that the shutdown algorithm may differ depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12, 13 or 14) and smartphone models (e.g., on the Redmi Note 11 and POCO F5 We took these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that will suit most Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO recent years.

If you are faced with a situation where the mode of one hand is activated spontaneously or its switch in the settings is inactive, there is a section in the article to solve this problem, and we will also explain how to completely remove the gesture to call the function to avoid accidental positives in the future.

What is the one-handed mode on Xiaomi and why is it necessary?

One-handed mode was introduced in MIUI to make it easier to interact with large smartphones (from 6.5" and up).When activated, the smartphone screen "compresses" to a compact size (usually 4.5-5"), allowing you to reach the upper elements of the interface without having to intercept the device.

The mode has two varieties:

• 🔹 Screen compression – the interface is reduced and shifted to the left / right lower corner (configurable in the parameters).
• 🔹 Gesture to call – swipe diagonally from the bottom edge of the screen (left or right) activates the mode.

Despite the convenience, the function has disadvantages:

• 🚫 Accidental positives when playing or scrolling tape.
• 🚫 Incorrect performance in some applications (for example, in TikTok or Instagram interface may “move off»).
• 🚫 Slowing down animations on weak devices (e.g. Redmi) 9A).

If you're not using one-handed mode, you'd better turn it off, which will save you resources and avoid random activation. We'll show you how to do that.

Method 1: Disconnecting through the basic MIUI settings

The simplest method is to deactivate the function in the settings menu. It works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, including the POCO and Redmi models.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Additional Settings section (some devices call it Special Features).
3. Select One-Handed Mode (or One-handed Mode in English).
4. Move the slider to the off position (grey).
5. Optionally, turn off the Gesture switch to call if it is active.

After that, the mode will be completely deactivated. For the changes to take effect, you may need to restart the smartphone (especially on older versions of MIUI).

If you don't have one-handed control on your menu, it might be hidden, in which case, try an alternative way:

Settings → System → Movements and gestures → Control with one hand

Method 2: Disabling the call gesture (if the mode is turned on itself)

A common problem is that one-handed mode is activated spontaneously by random swipes, which happens when you have a quick gesture in the settings to turn it off.

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → One-handed management.
2. Swipe gesture (or gesture) on the line.
3. In the window that opens, select Disable.
4. Save the changes by clicking Ready or OK.

If the gesture is disabled but the mode is still working, it may be a problem in conflict with other gestures (e.g., calling Google Assistant or MIUI Launcher), in which case the gesture reset will help:

Settings → System → Movements and gestures → Reset gestures

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On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12T), the gesture for one-hand mode conflicts with calling the notification panel. If after turning off the swipe function on the edge of the screen stopped working correctly, check the gesture settings in the Lock Screen section.

Method 3: Using Developer Mode (for Power Users)

If standard methods don't work, you can turn off the function through developer mode, which is suitable for advanced users, since it requires activation of hidden settings.

Steps to shut down:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on the MIUI Version line until the notification appears You became a developer!

Additional settings → For developers

Force one-handed mode

Forced regime of one hand

Force small window

Force desktop mode

After this, the one-hand mode will be completely deactivated at the system level. Attention: changing the parameters in the developer mode can lead to unstable operation of the interface. If graphic artifacts appear after the switchdown, return the settings to the original state.

Method 4: Reset gesture settings (if nothing helps)

If one-hand mode continues to activate despite switching off all switches, the problem may lie in the gesture cache or conflict with other MIUI functions.

1. Open Settings → System → Movements and gestures.
2. Slip on the three dots in the top right corner and select Gesture Reset.
3. Confirm the action by entering a password or pattern lock (if requested).
4. Reboot your smartphone.

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