How to remove bangs on Xiaomi phone: all ways to hide the cutout on the screen

Why Xiaomi’s bangs are in the way – and can they be removed forever?

The top-of-the-screen cutout (called bangs) has been the hallmark of many Xiaomi smartphones since 2018, a trade-off between bezel-free design and the need to accommodate the front-facing camera, sensors and speaker. However, not everyone likes the look of the element — especially when watching videos, playing games or reading. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to hide the bangs programmatically, and in some cases even visually “camouflage” it.

It's important to understand that you can't physically remove the cutout without disassembling the phone and damaging the display. But you can make the MIUI system ignore it, black it down, or adapt the content to full-screen mode. In this article, we'll look at all the current methods, from standard settings to advanced tweaks through ADB. The methods are tested on Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5, Xiaomi 11T/12/13 and other smartphones based on MIUI 13/14.

Before you start, make sure your device has the latest firmware installed. Some features may not be available on older versions of MIUI or custom builds. Also remember that changes in system settings may affect the display of notifications and status indicators.

Method 1: Hiding bangs through standard MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI options, and the manufacturer added the ability to hide the cutout in MIUI 10, and since then the feature has survived in all subsequent versions.

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Scroll down and select Full-screen mode (on some models it may be called Display Style or Screen Cutout).
3. Turn on the Hide screen cutout switch or select Hide camera option.
4. Confirm the changes - the screen will blink for a second, and the bangs will be painted black.

This method works on most models, but has limitations:

• 🔹 Not all apps support full screen mode – in some games or video players, bangs may appear again.
• 🔹 Notification icons (time, battery charge, network signal) will shift downwards, which is not convenient for everyone.
• 🔹 On certain devices (e.g, POCO F3) The option may not be available due to the features of the firmware.

If you have lost notifications or indicators after activating this option, don’t worry. You can return them by turning off the function or manually configuring the display through Settings → Notifications → Status Panel.

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On some models (such as the Xiaomi 12 Pro), after hiding the bangs, you can turn on the virtual navigation bar at the bottom of the screen, which will help compensate for the shifting of the interface elements.

Method 2: Use of the "Immersive Full-screen Mode" mode

For a deeper display setting, MIUI has Immersive Full Screen Mode, which allows you to hide not only the bangs, but also the bottom navigation bar, and automatically deploy applications to the full screen.

1. Go to Settings → Display → Full-screen mode.
2. Select Immersive Full-screen Mode (or Advanced Full-screen Mode on some models).
3. Turn on the switch and set exceptions for individual apps (like YouTube or Google Maps).

This mode works differently than simply hiding bangs:

• 📱 Apps unfold to the full screen, ignoring the cutout.
• 🔄 Gestures return – to return the navigation bar, swipe from the bottom up.
• ⚙️ You can configure exceptions for individual programs where full-screen mode is not required.

Note that in immersive mode, some interface elements (such as keyboard or dialog boxes) may not display correctly. If you encounter such a problem, add the problematic application to the exception list.

Method 3: Hiding bangs through the developer (ADB)

If standard methods don't work, you can use ADB debugging, which requires you to connect your phone to your computer, but it gives you more customization, and you can force your bangs to be hidden even in applications that don't.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and utility ADB (You can download from the official website of Android Developers).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press the line, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Step instructions:

1. Connect the phone to your computer and allow debugging over USB.
2. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put global force_fullscreen 1

1. Restart the phone, the bangs should disappear.

To return everything, run the same command, but with a value of 0:

adb shell settings put global force_fullscreen 0

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Team team. force_fullscreen 1 causes the system to ignore the notch at the software level, but this can lead to problems with displaying some applications (for example, banking or system systems).

If after the command, the bangs remained, try to enter additionally:

adb shell settings put global force_display_notch 0

This command forcibly disables the system-level cutout support.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If you're not sure what you're doing, you should use standard methods or consult a specialist.

Method 4: Third-party applications for masking bangs

If you don't want to go through the settings or connect your phone to your computer, you can use Google Play apps, which offer additional features, such as:

• 🎨 Color masking – painting the bangs under the color of the wallpaper or interface.
• 🔄 Adaptive Hiding – Automatically turn on/off full screen mode depending on the application.
• 📏 Manual zone setting – the ability to specify which areas of the screen to hide.

Top.-3 tested applications:

Before installing third-party apps, check reviews and ratings — some programs may contain ads or request unnecessary permissions. Also remember that after updating MIUI, these utilities may need to be reconfigured.

⚠️ Note: Bang Hiding Apps May Conflict with System Processes MIUI. If after installation the phone began to brake or overheat - delete the program and restart the device.

Method 5: Manual editing of system files (for advanced ones)

This method is only suitable for advanced users, as it requires unlocking the bootloader and superuser (root) rights, it allows you to permanently remove the bangs at the system file level, but is fraught with the risk of “bricking” the phone.

If you do, here is a brief instruction:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi Unlock Tool (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-14 days).
2. Install custom recovery (such as TWRP) and get root rights through Magisk.
3. Open /system/build.prop file in any root-access text editor.
4. Add a line:

qemu.hw.mainkeys=1

1. Save the changes, restart the phone.

This parameter makes the system think that there are physical navigation buttons on the phone, which automatically hides the bangs, but after updating the firmware, the changes may reset.

Important: editing system files without a backup can make it impossible to boot your phone.Before any changes, backup via TWRP or MIUI Backup.

What to do if the scalp is not hiding

If none of these methods worked, check the following points:

• 🔍 Update. MIUI — In older versions of the firmware may not support full-screen mode.
• 📱 Check the phone model – on some devices (such as Black Shark) bangs are hidden differently due to game optimization.
• 🔧 Reset the display settings – sometimes user display settings conflict.
• 🛠️ Contact the service – if the problem appeared after a fall or repair, it is possible that the display module is damaged.

Also, it is worth considering that on new models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5), the manufacturer may block some of the functions of hiding the bangs due to the features of the hardware platform, in which case it remains only to visually mask the cutout using wallpaper or design themes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about hiding bangs on Xiaomi