How to Remove, Customize or Return a Bar at the bottom of the screen on Xiaomi Redmi 9T

The bottom bar on the Xiaomi Redmi 9T screen is the navigation bar that controls the smartphone: going back, going to the main screen and a list of recent apps. Depending on the version of MIUI and the user's settings, it can look like a classic three buttons, a gesture bar or not at all. Many Redmi 9T owners are faced with the question of how to remove, change or return it if it disappeared after updating or changing the firmware.

In this article, we'll look at all possible scenarios, from basic menu settings to hidden features for power users, how to turn off the gesture bar, return standard buttons, or even make it transparent, and why the panel sometimes disappears on its own and how to fix it without resetting.

Before making changes, make sure your Redmi 9T runs on the current version of MIUI. Some features may not be available in older builds or custom firmware. If the strip has become incorrect after the update, check Settings → About Phone → System Update.

What is the bottom bar on the screen and why you need it

The bottom panel on Xiaomi Redmi 9T is a MIUI interface element that replaces the physical control buttons. It can look different:

• 🔘 Three classic buttons (back, home, latest apps) are a familiar option, especially for those who have moved from Android to version 9.0.
• 👆 Signstrips: A thin white line at the bottom of the screen that responds to swipes (swipe up, down, or down the sides).
• 🖥️ Full-screen gestures – when the strip is hidden, and the control is carried out by swipes from the edges of the screen (left, right or lower).

By default, the Redmi 9T usually includes full-screen gestures, but after updating or resetting the system can return the classic panel. This is not a mistake - just one of the MIUI scripts worked. The main advantage of the gesture bar is that it saves space on the screen, but some users find it uncomfortable.

If you don't know what type of navigation you're on, swipe from the bottom of the screen up. If you open up a list of recent apps, you have full-screen gestures. If nothing happens, but you see a stripe at the bottom, it's a classic button mode.

How to remove the strip at the bottom of the screen on Redmi 9T

If you're annoyed by the white gesture bar or the classic buttons, you can completely hide them by switching to full-screen gestures.

1. Open the Settings.
2. Go to the Display.
3. Select a full-screen display.
4. Slip on the Full Screen Display Style.
5. Select Full-screen gestures (usually the third item with the swipe icon).

After that, the strip will disappear and the management will be carried out by swipes:

• 🔙 Back - swipe from right to left at the edge of the screen.
• 🏠 Home - swipe up from the bottom edge.
• 📱 Recent applications – swipe up and hold (or swipe right in some versions) MIUI).

If you still see the strip after you switch, try restarting your phone. In rare cases, the changes only apply after the reboot.

How to return classic buttons or gesture strips

If you accidentally remove the bar or want to return the usual buttons, do the following:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Full-screen display.
2. Select the Full Screen Display Style.
3. Stop at one of the options: 🔘 Navigation buttons – three classic buttons (back, home, last). 👆 Gestures with the Home button - a strip at the bottom, swipe up = home, swipe sideways = backwards.

Once selected, the system will offer a short guide to using gestures, which can be skipped by clicking "Pass".

If the menu does not include Full-screen display, then your version of MIUI is outdated. Update the firmware through Settings → About Phone → System Update or manually download the latest version from the official Xiaomi website.

Why the bar at the bottom of the screen disappeared on its own

Sometimes the bottom panel disappears without you, and this can happen for a number of reasons:

If the strip is lost after a phone drop or moisture, the problem may be hardware, in which case, check the sensor for dead zones using special applications (for example, Touch Screen Test from Google Play).

⚠️ Note: If after resetting the settings to the factory strip is not returned, and the menu does not have options to turn it on - perhaps damaged firmware. In this case, only flashing through Fastboot or contacting the service center will help.

How to make a strip transparent or change its color

The Redmi 9T standard settings do not have the option to change the color or transparency of the navigation bar.

• 🎨 Use topics MIUI: Some topics from the official store (Settings) → Themes) offer a semi-transparent panel. Try themes marked "AMOLED" or "Dark".
• 🔧 ADB-For experienced users, there is a way to change transparency through ADB. For example, the command: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=* makes the panel translucent, but may conflict with some applications.
• 📱 Third-party launchers: Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) that supports bottom panel settings.

Important: changing system settings through ADB can cause the phone to run in an unstable way.

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If, after application, ADB-commands strip has become invisible, but gestures do not work – return the standard settings command adb shell settings put global policy_control null.

What to do if gestures do not work after turning off the strip

Sometimes, after switching to full-screen gestures, swipes stop working, which may be due to:

• 🔄 Conflict with a safety glass or film -- if they close the edges of the screen, the system doesn't recognize swipes.
• 🛠️ Sensor malfunction – check it with a test application (e.g. Sensor Test).
• 📱 Application restrictions – some games or programs (such as banking) block gestures. Try to exit such an application and check the swipes on the home screen.

If gestures don't work in just one app, the problem is settings, like YouTube or TikTok, you can turn off gestures in the app itself:

1. Open the application settings.
2. Find the "Gestural" or "Management" section.
3. Turn off the option "Use system gestures".

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI for Redmi 9T There's a bug that stops the gestures after long-term use, and the temporary solution is to restart the phone or turn on/off flight mode.

Additional settings for experienced users

If standard options are not enough, you can use the hidden features of Xiaomi:

• 🔧 Developer Mode: Activate it by pressing the Version 7 times MIUI In Settings → About the phone. → Additionally. → Options will be available for developers: 📏 Minimum strip width – allows you to change the thickness of the gesture panel. 🔄 Transition animation - swipe speed adjustment.
• 📲 Xposed Framework (routed device only): Modules like MIUI Extra Settings give you extended control over the navigation bar, including color change, transparency and even adding additional buttons.

Remember that using developer mode and root rights can compromise the warranty and stability of your phone. Use these methods only if you are confident in your actions.

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The safest way to set up a strip is to use standard MIUI options. ADB and root methods are only suitable for power users.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the strip on the Redmi 9T