How to completely disable the weather widget on Xiaomi: all ways

The weather widget on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most controversial elements of the MIUI interface. On the one hand, it provides quick access to the forecast, but on the other hand, it takes up space on the home screen, consumes battery power and sometimes works incorrectly. If you want to free up space or simply do not use this feature, our guide will help completely remove or hide the weather widget on any device of the brand – from the budget Redmi to the flagship Xiaomi 14.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current techniques, from standard MIUI settings to hidden features for power users. It’s important to understand that the process can vary depending on the shell version (e.g. MIUI 14 vs MIUI 15) and smartphone model. We’ve taken into account all the nuances to make the instructions work on POCO, Black Shark and other Xiaomi sub-brands.

Why the weather widget can interfere

At first glance, the weather widget seems harmless, but many users face the following problems:

  • 🔋 Increased battery consumption – background synchronization of weather data consumes up to 5-7% Charge per day (according to the tests) XDA Developers).
  • 📱 It takes up screen space – especially critical for small-diagonal devices (e.g., the Redmi Note 12 with a 6.43-inch display).
  • 🌍 Inaccurate data – many complain about irrelevant forecasts due to problems with geolocation or servers Xiaomi.
  • 🚫 Intrusive advertising – in some regions, the widget shows promotional banners (for example, on the Mi 11 Lite in India).
  • 🔄 Spontaneous appearance - after updates MIUI The widget can return to the screen.

In addition, the weather widget is integrated with the system services com.miui.weather2 and com.miui.weather.provider, which can conflict with third-party applications (for example, AccuWeather or Yandex.Pogoda), which leads to duplication of notifications and unnecessary load on the processor.

📊 How often do you check the weather on your smartphone?
Every day.
Several times a week
Just before the trip.
Almost never.

Method 1: Remove the widget from the main screen (without disabling the service)

The easiest way is to simply remove the widget from the desktop without affecting system processes, and it won't turn off background synchronization, but it will free up space on the screen.

Hold your finger on the weather widget 2-3 seconds|In the menu that appears, select “Delete” or drag to the basket.|Confirm the action (if required)|Reboot your smartphone (optional)-->

On some models (e.g. POCO F5), a cross may appear in the top corner of the widget instead of the basket.

  1. Go to Settings. → Main screen screen.
  2. Select the widget settings or edit the layout.
  3. Find the weather widget in the list and turn it off with a slider.

Method Limitation: The widget may return after a reboot or MIUI update.To avoid this, use the 2-5 methods from this article.

Method 2: Disable via MIUI settings (for all versions)

This method completely deactivates the system weather widget, including background processes, suitable for MIUI 12 and later.

Instructions:

  1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
  2. In the search bar, enter Weather (or Weather in English firmware).
  3. Select the Weather app (com.miui.weather2).
  4. Click Disable (or Force Stop + Disable on global firmware).
  5. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After the shutdown:

  • 🔄 The widget will disappear from the main screen.
  • 📵 Background data synchronization will stop.
  • ⚠️ System weather notifications (such as curtains) will also disappear.

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If the Disable button is inactive, first click Stop, then Delete Updates (if available) and try again.

Method 3: Using ADB for deep shutdown (for advanced)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., on Xiaomi 13 Ultra with MIUI 15), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a PC connection but is guaranteed to disable the widget at the system level.

What you need:

  • 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
  • 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode).
  • 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

  1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm access to debugging.
  2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
  3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
  4. Run the command to disable the weather app: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.weather2
  5. To disable the weather provider (optional): adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.weather.provider
  6. Reboot your smartphone: adb reboot

Important: This method does not delete the application files, but only hides it for the current user. When resetting, the widget can return.

What if the ADB can’t see the device?
Make sure that the File Transfer mode is enabled» (MTP) when connected USB. If the problem remains: 1. Update the drivers ADB via Windows Device Manager. 2. Try another USB-cable (preferably original). 3. Reboot both smartphone and PC. 4. On your smartphone, in the developer settings, turn on "Debugging by USB (security parameters)" and "Allow debugging (factory unlocking) OEM)».

Method 4: Disable via Safe Mode (if the widget is not deleted)

If the weather widget is frozen or cannot be removed by standard methods (relevant to the Redmi Note 11 and other models with MIUI bugs), Safe Mode will help.

How to log in to Safe Mode:

  1. Press the power button before the turn off menu appears.
  2. Press and hold the option to turn off (or turn off power) until a request to go to Safe Mode appears.
  3. Confirm the action.

In safe mode:

  • 🧹 Remove the weather widget from the main screen (as in Method 1).
  • 🔧 Disable the application through settings (as in Method 2).
  • 🔄 Restart your smartphone in normal mode.

Warning: Safe Mode has disabled all third-party applications. Don't be alarmed if some programs require re-authorization after the reboot.

Method 5: Use of third-party launchers (alternative)

If you don't want to mess with the system settings, you can just hide the weather widget with an alternative launcher, which doesn't turn off background processes, but visually removes the widget from the screen.

The best launchers for Xiaomi:

LauncherFeaturesWidget supportCons
Nova LauncherFlexible setup, gestures, backupFull (you can hide any widgets)Premium version for some functions
Microsoft LauncherWindows integration, minimalist designPartial (weather widget can be replaced by Bing)Advertising in the free version
LawnchairOpen source, support for Android 12+Full (you can disable system widgets)No official MIUI support
POCO LauncherOptimized for Xiaomi, lightweightLimited (weather widget remains, but it can be rolled)Less customization than Nova

How to hide the widget with Nova Launcher:

  1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
  2. Click the empty space on the main screen → widget settings.
  3. Find the weather widget in the list and swipe it to the left (or click Delete).
  4. In the launcher settings (Nova Settings → App & widget drawers) turn off the option Show weather widget.

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Third-party launchers do not cancel the background operation of the system weather application. To completely disable this method combine with Method 2 or Method 3.

What to do if the weather widget returns after the update

One of the most common problems is that the weather widget reappears after a MIUI update or reboot, and it's because the system restores the standard launcher settings.

  • 🔄 Reverse App Update: Go to Settings → Annexes → Weather.Push it. ⋮ → Remove updates.
  • 📵 Freeze the app with Titanium Backup (root rights required) or App Quarantine (no root required).
  • 🛠️ Use Tasker to automatically disable the widget: Profile: At an event → System system → Download completed Task: Execute the command → adb shell pm disable com.miui.weather2
  • 🔧 Turn off auto-update MIUI: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⋮ → Settings. Turn off Automatic boot over Wi-Fi.

Radical method: If the widget returns constantly, consider unlocking the bootloader and installing custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience).This will completely remove all Xiaomi system applications, including weather.

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Before installing custom firmware, back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset or TWRP (if installed).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's weather widget

Can I turn off the weather widget without root rights?
Yes, in 90% of cases, standard methods (Method 1 or Method 2) are enough. Root is only required for deep deletion of system files, which is not recommended without experience.
Why did the weather widget stop working?
This is a MIUI 14 bug that is related to a system services conflict. Solution: Go to Settings → Additional → Special Features → Gestures. Turn off and reset the gestures you want. Reboot your smartphone. If the problem persists, reset your gesture settings through Settings → System → Reset your settings → Reset gesture settings.
How to return the weather widget if you need it?
If you have disabled the widget through Method 2 or Method 3, you can restore it like this: For Method 2: Settings → Applications → Weather → Enable. For Method 3 (ADB): run the command adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.weather2 Add the widget back to the home screen: pinch the empty space → Widgets → find the weather.
Is it true that the weather widget is tracking my location?
Yes, but only if you've given permission to access geodata.The Weather app from Xiaomi requests: 📍 Exact location (for local forecast). 📡 Approximate location (wi-fi networks and towers) To disable tracking: Settings → Confidentiality → Permits → Weather. Turn off Location. Manually specify the city in the widget settings.
Why did the paralax wallpaper disappear after the weather widget was turned off?
This is due to the fact that in MIUI Super Wallpapers are tied to the weather system application: 🎨 Set Static Wallpaper Through Settings → Wallpaper. 🔄 Return the weather widget and only turn it off on the home screen (Method 1). 🖼️ Use third-party live wallpaper apps (like Wallpaper Engine or Kappboom).

If none of these methods worked, check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone. On some regional firmware (e.g. India or China), the weather widget is shut down, and only Method 3 (ADB) or custom firmware installation will help.

For Xiaomi models on Android One (for example, Mi A3), the process is simplified: just clamping the widget and dragging it to the cart - the system limitations of MIUI do not apply here.