How to hide the widget tape on Xiaomi: the complete guide 2026

The widget tape on Xiaomi smartphones is both a useful and controversial element of the MIUI interface. On the one hand, it provides quick access to the weather, calendar, notes and other services. On the other hand, it takes up space on the home screen, slows down animations and sometimes shows unnecessary advertising, especially annoying users who are used to “clean” Android or switched from other brands.

If you want to make space, speed up your system, or just get rid of visual noise, this article is for you. We'll look at all the current ways to hide the widget tape on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices (including models from 2023-2026). Importantly, the methods differ depending on the version of MIUI (12/13/14/15) and the type of launcher. Some solutions require superuser rights (root), but most options work without them.

Before you start, check your shell version: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. This will help you choose the right method. Also note that after system updates, settings can be reset – in MIUI 15 (2026), the widget tape was returned even to those who previously disabled it through ADB.

1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings (no root)

The easiest way is to use the built-in options, and unfortunately, in the latest versions of MIUI 14/15, developers have removed the direct button "Disable Widget Ribbon", but the workarounds remain.

First, try this algorithm:

1. Long press on the free seat of the main screen → select Screen settings.
2. Scroll down to the Home Screen section and find the Style of the layout item.
3. Choose the option Without Widget Ribbon (if available).

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Home screen.
• 🔍 Find the option to Show the widget tape and turn off the slider.
• 🔄 Reboot Launcher: Press Home button, swipe up the Launcher in Multitasking and open it again.

Important: Some models (such as the Xiaomi 13T or Redmi Note 12 Pro+) may have these settings hidden, so move on to the following methods.

2.Use of ADB-teams (working on the MIUI 12–15)

If the standard settings did not help, the most reliable way is to disconnect through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method does not require root rights, but it will require a computer and a computer. USB-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. Enable Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. 7 times click on MIUI Version. Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate Debugging over USB.

Connect the phone to the PC, confirm the debugging permission.

ADB Tools

adb.exe

adb shell pm hide com.miui.home

Then:

adb shell settings put secure sysui_qs_tile_default 1

Reset the device.

Download ADB Tools on PC|

Enable the developer mode on Xiaomi|

Connect your phone via USB and allow debugging |

Open the command line in the folder with adb.exe|

Introduce commands in order-->

Note: After the MIUI update, the settings may reset. To return the widget tape, use the command:

adb shell pm unhide com.miui.home

Installation of a third-party launcher (simple solution)

If you don't really want to use the standard MIUI launcher, the quickest way to get rid of the widget tape is to install an alternative.

• 🚀 Nova Launcher – flexible configuration, gesture support, no advertising.
• 🎨 Lawnchair – open source Pixel-style launcher.
• ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for Performance.
• 🔄 Microsoft Launcher – Integration with Windows and Office Services.

After installation:

1. Press the Home button and select the new launcher as the main one.
2. In the launcher settings, disable all widgets or remove them manually.
3. Hide the search bar if necessary (in Nova Launcher: Settings → Dock → Hide the search bar).

Pros of the method: does not require root or ADB, works on all versions of MIUI.

Cons: Some MIUI features (like Game Turbo or Second Space) may not be available.

4. Disconnection through the developer settings (hidden method)

In some versions of MIUI 13/14, you can turn off the widget tape via hidden system settings, which does not work on all devices, but it is worth trying:

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode (see ADB section).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Find the option Minimum retention time for the assistant and set a value of 500 ms.
4. Return to the home screen, swipe to the left (as if you open a widget tape), but hold your finger on the screen for longer than 0.5 seconds.
5. A context menu will appear where you can choose to Delete or Disable the tape.

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If this method didn’t work, try updating MIUI Launcher through Google Play first. Sometimes newer versions return hidden features.

On the POCO F5 and Redmi K60, this trick works steadily, but on the Xiaomi 14, it may not work because of changes in the shell code.

5. editing system files (root only)

If you have root rights, you can completely remove the widget tape by editing the system files.Caution: this method is risky - wrong actions can lead to a bootloop.

Procedure:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Solid Explorer or Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiHome/MiuiHome.apk
3. Make a backup of the MiuiHome.apk file.
4. Open the file in the text editor (for example, through the APK Editor) and find the line: boolean ENABLE_MINUS_SCREEN = Replace true with false; replace true with true.
5. Save the changes, restart the device.

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Editing system files without a backup can make the phone inoperable.Always create a backup via TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery before making changes.

An alternative option for power users is to remove the com.miui.home package via Titanium Backup or Lucky Patcher, but this will result in the loss of the standard launcher.

6.Reset launcher settings (if the tape appeared after the update)

After the MIUI update, the widget tape can return even if you have previously disabled it, in which case resetting the launcher settings will help:

How to do this:

• 📲 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find Launcher. MIUI (or MiuiHome).
• 🗑️ Press Warehouse. → Clear the data and clear the cache.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

After resetting, the widget tape will disappear, but you will have to reconfigure:

• Location of icons;
• Desktop wallpaper;
• App folders.

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Before reset, take screenshots of the current location of the icons or record a video of the screen - this will help to quickly restore the usual layout.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have compiled a comparative table of all ways:

For most users, the best choice is — ADB-If you're not afraid of experimentation and you want complete control, try root-rights.

Frequent problems and solutions

When you turn off the widget tape, you might have a problem.

Problem 1: After the reboot, the tape returns.

Solution: This is typical of MIUI 14/15. Use it. ADB-team:

adb shell cmd overlay force-stop com.miui.home

And add it to the task scheduler (e.g., via Tasker) to automatically execute after the reboot.

Problem 2: The navigation gestures are not working.

Solution: Disable and re-enable Full-screen gestures in Settings → Display → Navigation Panel.

Problem 3: The weather and time icons have disappeared.

Solution: Install the weather widget separately through a long press on the main screen → Widgets.

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If after manipulating the system, the phone began to brake, clear the cache through Recovery Mode (press Power + Volume up when turned on).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

If none of these methods worked, check if you have custom software installed (e.g. xiaomi.eu or PixelExperience), which can hard-stitch the widget tape into the system and require firmware reflashing to remove it.

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The 4PDA forum has themes with modified versions of MiuiHome.apk without a widget tape for specific models.

Now you know all the current ways to hide the widget tape on Xiaomi. If you have any specific questions about a particular model (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi Note 13 Pro) – check the version of MIUI and the type of launcher in the comments.