How to permanently remove the flashlight from the lock screen on Xiaomi Poco X3

Flashlight on the lock screen Xiaomi Poco X3 — It's a useful feature for quick access, but not everyone likes it. Someone accidentally turns it on in their pocket, someone just thinks the icon is superfluous, and some people have it after the update. MIUI It doesn't disappear even when you turn off the settings. In this article, we'll look at all the ways that you can delete the flashlight from the lockscreen, including the hidden settings, ADB-commands and radical methods.

It's important to understand that the problem is not universal: some MIUI 12/13/14 firmwares have the flashlight removed by standard means, while others require interference with system files. We tested each method on the Poco X3 NFC (surya model) and the Poco X3 Pro (vayu model), so the instructions are relevant for both modifications. If you encounter a bug after the update, please note the section on resetting the lock screen.

Before you start, check the MIUI version: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. This will help you choose the best way. Also note that some methods require an unlocked bootloader or superuser rights - we have noted such cases with warnings.

1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

To start with, the system's built-in options are the most common way to control the flashlight on the lock screen through the Lock screen menu, but the location of the item depends on the MIUI version:

• 📱 MIUI 12/12.5: Settings → Lock screen → Lock screen style → Additionally. → Labels
• 🔄 MIUI 13/14: Settings → Always display → Lock screen → Application labels
• ⚙️ For Poco Launcher: Settings → Home screen → Lock screen settings → Labels

In these menus, look for a switch next to the flashlight icon. If you don't have one, try changing the lock screen style to the standard one (not Magazine or Fresh).

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 12.0.3.0 for Poco X3 NFC) The option to turn off the flashlight may not be available even in hidden settings, due to Xiaomi's policy of unifying the interface.

If the flashlight still appears after turning off, try:

1. Reboot the phone (sometimes changes are only applied after the reboot).
2. Reset the lock screen settings: Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset the lock screen settings.
3. Delete the System UI application cache (see Section 3).

2. Removal through “Special Opportunities” (hidden method)

A little-known trick: some versions of MIUI have a flashlight tied to special-purpose gestures, and even if you haven't activated them consciously, the system can add shortcuts automatically.

1. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Gestures.
2. Find the flashlight or quick access to the flashlight.
3. Turn off all related options (such as Triple Screen Pressing or Power button Hold).

If there is no point, try an alternative path:

Settings → System → Advanced settings → gestures of buttons → flashlight

On the Poco X3 Pro with MIUI 13.0.4.0, this method worked 70% of the time (according to tests by users of the XDA Developers forum).

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After disabling gestures, check if there are any unnecessary shortcuts in the notification panel. These can also be removed in the status bar settings.

3.Cleaning the System UI and Launcher cache

The flashlight icon can get stuck on the lock screen because of a system interface failure, and to reset it, you need to clear the cache of two key applications:

Remove System cache UI|Clear Poco Launcher Data|Reboot the phone|Check the result-->

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes.
3. Find System UI (or com.android.systemui), open it and click Clear Cache.
4. Repeat the steps for Poco Launcher (or com.mi.android.globallauncher).
5. Reboot the phone.

If the flashlight disappeared after the reboot, but returned after a few hours, the problem is automatic shortcut recovery, in which case only disabling through ADB (section 4) or resetting (section 6) will help.

⚠️ Note: Do not click Clear Data for System UI — This will reset all system settings (wallpaper, labels, sounds) and just cache.

4. Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you’ll need to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and unlocked USB debugging, but is guaranteed to remove the flashlight from the lock screen.

Preparation:

• 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on PC.
• 📱 Turn on Debugging. USB on the phone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times to activate Developer Mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB.
• 🔌 Get Poco on. X3 to the computer and confirm the trusted device.

Now run in the command line (or Terminal on Mac/Linux):

adb shell settings put secure sysui_lockscreen_shortcut_left ""


adb shell settings put secure sysui_lockscreen_shortcut_right ""

These commands clear the labels on the lock screen, so if the flashlight is on the left, the first command will remove it, if the right is the second one, and if you apply the changes, reset the phone.

adb reboot

Some MIUI 14 firmware for the Poco X3 Pro will require an additional command to reset the shortcut policy:

adb shell cmd overlay reset com.android.systemui

5. editing systemui.xml file (root only)

If you have root rights (like Magisk), you can manually edit the system file that controls lock screen shortcuts, a risky method that yields 100% results.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Solid Explorer or Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/usr/share/xiaomi/prop/.
3. Find the systemui.xml file and back it up (copy it elsewhere).
4. Open the file in the text editor and find the lines: <bool name="lockscreen_torch_enabled">true</bool> Replace true with false.
5. Save the file, set the rights 644 (rw-r--r---).
6. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop ( looped boot).If the phone does not turn on after the changes, restore the file backup via the TWRP.

6. Reset the lock screen settings (last resort)

If none of these things work, you just have to reset the lock screen to the factory settings, and that will remove all your wallpaper, PIN-Sign codes and labels, but will return the standard configuration without flashlight.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset the lock screen settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After discharge:

• 🔒 Set up again. PIN/password/pattern lock.
• 🎨 Install wallpaper and widgets.
• ⚙️ Check if the flashlight has returned (if so, a firmware problem, see section 7).

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Resetting the lock screen settings does not affect user data (photos, apps, contacts), but removes all custom interface settings.

7. Flashing or rolling back MIUI (to eliminate bugs)

If the flashlight comes up after the MIUI update and it doesn't get removed by any means, it's the firmware's fault.

1. Reverse to previous MIUI: Download stable firmware with Xiaomi Firmware Updater. Use TWRP or Fastboot to install.

Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS):

• Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool.
• Install TWRP and run custom software.

If nothing helps, you can’t do without ADB or root.