How to remove the camera icon from the lock screen Xiaomi: all ways

Why Xiaomi’s lock screen has a camera icon and how to turn it off

You take out a Xiaomi or a Redmi or a POCO smartphone, you unlock the screen, and you see again this annoying camera icon in the lower right corner, it takes up space, it accidentally starts when you touch it, and sometimes it even interferes with swipes. Why is that?

It's about the MIUI shell, which defaults to adding quick camera access to the lock screen. In some firmware versions (especially MIUI 13-14), this element can't be turned off through standard settings -- it's just not on the menu. But there's a way out: from hidden developer settings to third-party utilities. In this article, we'll look at all the working methods, including those that work on the latest versions of Android 14 and MIUI 15.

Importantly, the methods vary depending on the model and the firmware version. For example, on Xiaomi 12T and Redmi Note 11, the path to settings will be one, and on POCO F5, we took these nuances into account and put together universal solutions.

Method 1: MIUI Standard settings (not working on all models)

To start with, it's a simple way to check the basic settings, which will work on MIUI 12 and some MIUI 13 builds, but newer versions (such as MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 13) may not have the option.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Scroll down to the Shortcuts or Quick Access section.
3. Find the camera switch and turn it off.
4. If there is no option, move on to the next one.

On some devices (e.g. Redmi 10), the path may look like this: Settings → Password and Security → Lock screen settings → Shortcuts.

⚠️ Note: After disabling the camera icon through the settings, it may reappear after the update MIUI. Check this option after each update.

Method 2: Disconnection through developer parameters

If the standard path didn’t work, try the hidden settings for developers, which is suitable for most devices on MIUI 13-14, but requires activation of the developer mode.

Steps:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version (you will be notified "You are a developer").

Settings

Additionally.

For developers

Quick camera launch

Quick launch camera

Reset the device.

On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for POCO F4), the option may be called Double-press locking - it must also be deactivated.

Developer mode activated|Backup of important data is made|Battery charge > 30%|Device connected to Wi-Fi (to check for updates)-->

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If previous methods fail, you’ll need to connect to your smartphone via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a universal way that works on all versions of MIUI, but requires a computer and minimal technical skills.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Turn on the smartphone debugging by USB (Settings → For developers).
3. Connect the phone to your computer and run the command line in the folder with ADB.
4. Enter the commands in order: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_camera 0
5. Reset the device.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell


pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.camera

⚠️ Warning: The second command completely disables the camera system app. To return it, use: adb shell pm enable com.android.camera

Method 4: Third-party applications for customization

If you don't want to mess with ADB, you can use apps from Google Play that let you customize the lock screen.

• 🔧 LockScreen Customizer - allows you to hide system elements, including the camera icon. MIUI 12-14, It requires root rights for full functionality.
• 🎨 Nova Launcher + Teslacoil Lockscreen - a combination of launcher and module for locking. Suitable for devices without root, but can conflict with the MIUI.
• 🛠️ Xposed Framework + GravityBox is a powerful deep customization tool, but requires an unlocked bootloader and root.

Warning: Applications to modify system elements may violate MIUI's security policy, for example, when they are used, they may stop working:

• Banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff);
• Google Pay and other payment services;
• Some games with protection (such as Genshin Impact)

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Before installing third-party applications to block, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. In the event of a failure, you can restore the system.

Method 5: Reset the lock screen settings (last resort)

If none of these methods work, you have to reset the lock screen settings to factory settings, which will remove all of your personal settings (wallpaper, PIN-code, prints), but will return the standard configuration without unnecessary icons.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Password and Security → Privacy.
2. Select Reset the lock screen settings.
3. Confirm the action with a password or pattern lock.
4. After resetting, set the lock again - the camera icon will not be there.

The downside is that you have to re-introduce fingerprints, customize animations and wallpaper, but it’s a 100% working way for all Xiaomi models, including the new flagships.

What to do if the camera icon is missing but appears again

Sometimes, after a MIUI update or reset, the camera icon returns, because it automatically restores system settings, to avoid reappearing:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update.
• 📱 Use alternative launchers (like Nova Launcher) that block system changes.
• 🔒 Install a third-party lock screen (such as AcDisplay) that completely replaces the standard lock screen.

If you are using POCO Launcher or MIUI Launcher, try resetting their settings: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Launcher → Storage → Clear data.

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The most reliable way to permanently remove the camera icon is a combination ADB-commands and disabling auto updates MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing the camera from the lock screen