How to turn off the camera button on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Modern smartphones, including the popular Redmi Note 9 series, feature quick access to the camera even without unlocking the device. On the one hand, this is convenient for instant shooting, but on the other hand, it often leads to accidental inclusions in your pocket or bag, consuming battery power and occupying memory with unnecessary pictures. Users often wonder how to remove the camera from the lock screen to avoid such incidents.

In the Android operating system and Xiaomi’s MIUI, this feature is implemented deep in the system security settings. Complete removal of the icon may require changing the interface settings or using special modes, since developers often leave this option available for convenience with standard means. However, there are proven ways to minimize the risk of accidental launch or completely hide the control.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available methods for setting the lock screen on your Redmi Note 9. We will look at the standard system settings, the features of the design theme, as well as more advanced methods of interface management. You will learn what settings affect the visibility of shortcuts and how to protect your phone from the “pocket set”.

Why the camera is still available on a locked screen

The main reason why the camera button is saved on the lock screen is because of the MIUI design philosophy. The developers believe that speed of access to the shooting is a priority for the user. When the phone is locked, the system goes into standby mode, but certain system services, such as the camera and emergency call, remain active for rapid response. It is an architectural solution that is difficult to change without deep intervention in the system.

There is also the concept of “safe startup.” Even if you disable widgets or change the theme, the system shortcut can remain visible as part of a secure Android loop. On Redmi Note 9 models with different firmware versions (Global, EEA, China), the behavior of these elements may differ. In some cases, the shortcut is an integral part of the system lock launcher.

⚠️ Warning: Attempting to completely remove camera system components through third-party programs (ADB) It can cause the device to work unstable or the inability to take a picture in an emergency.

It’s important to understand the difference between “disable function” and “hide icon.” You can’t prevent the system from opening the camera when you double press the volume button (if it’s configured), but you can make sure that the visual control doesn’t cornen your eyes or activate from accidentally touching. For most users, the best solution is to adjust the display settings rather than completely deleting the system files.

Standard lock screen settings in MIUI

The first step in customizing the interface should always be to learn the standard features of the system. In Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, the screen locker settings are in the security section. Here you can turn off some elements, although the camera button itself often remains. Go to Settings and select Password and Security, and this is where the key access control levers are concentrated.

You can then go to the Lock Screen section, and in this menu you will find options related to widgets, unlock styles and shortcuts. On different versions of MIUI (12, 13, 14), the options may vary. If you have the option to disable Shortcuts or Widgets, this may affect the display of the camera button, but it is not guaranteed to remove it completely.

It's also worth checking the Pocket Mode settings. Although it doesn't remove the icon, it prevents accidental clicks. Activate this feature in the Password and Security menu → Pocket Mode. This will cause the screen to ignore the touch if the proximity sensor is closed with fabric, which indirectly solves the problem of random photos.

• 📱 Open Settings and go to Password and Security.
• 🔒 Select the Lock Screen to access visual settings.
• 👁️ Find the shortcuts or widgets option and try to disable them.
• 🛡️ Activate Pocket Mode to Prevent Accidental Includations in the Bag.

If standard switches don’t produce the desired result and the camera button is still displayed, it means that the current theme or version of the system rigidly defines this interface element, in which case you need to move to more flexible customization tools, such as changing the theme of the design.

Using design themes to hide elements

One of the most effective and safest ways to change the look of a lock screen, including removing or moving the camera button, is to use third-party themes from the Themes store.The MIUI shell allows themes to completely redraw the blocker interface.The standard theme "Classic" or "Standard" often has hard-set elements that cannot be edited.

To find the right theme, open the Themes app on your Redmi Note 9. Search for keywords like "Minimal", "Clean", "No Camera" or "Simple." Many authors create themes specifically for those who want the cleanest screen without unnecessary icons. When viewing the preview of the the theme, pay attention to the image of the lock screen: if there is no camera button, then after installation it will disappear.

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Before installing a new theme, be sure to click Preview and check the lock screen. Not all themes change lock style, some only change desktop icons.

Once the theme is installed, the system will adopt a new style. If the camera button is gone but you don't like the overall design, you can combine elements. In some cases, using "(mixing) components helps: leave the system wallpaper, but apply the lock style from another theme. In the Themes app, go to the profile (human icon) and select Settings → Create a theme or Components.

It’s worth noting that after the system update or the theme itself, the settings may reset, and if you find the perfect theme hiding the camera, back it up through the built-in MIUI tools if this option is available in your version, or just remember the name and author to reboot.

Set up gestures and fast start

Even if you can't remove the button visually, you can turn off the mechanisms that activate the camera. Often users confuse the visible icon with the quick start function. On the Redmi Note 9, a popular feature is to launch the camera with a double press of the volume button down. This is convenient, but it's the feature that most often leads to random photos.

To turn off this mechanism, go to the Camera app. Click on the three menu bars in the upper right corner and select Settings. Scroll down to the Functions or General section. There you will find the Camera Start When the Screen is Off or Quick Shoot switch. Disabling this option will make the button on the screen less functional in terms of instant start, although the icon itself may remain.

Also check your gesture settings. From the Settings menu → Additional settings → Gesture management (the path may vary depending on the version of MIUI) make sure that no swipe or other combinations are assigned that can activate the camera from sleep mode. Sometimes third-party applications can intercept control and create their own shortcuts, so revision of installed programs will also not be superfluous.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling the quick start through volume buttons may prevent you from quickly taking a picture at a critical moment.

Advanced Methods: Developer Mode and ADB

For users who are not afraid to experiment and want to be guaranteed to remove system elements, there are methods through debugging over USB. This requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and using the ADB tool (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to hide the system packages responsible for displaying shortcuts on the lock screen.

First, activate Developer Mode. Go to Settings → About Phone and click 7 times in a row on MIUI Version until the notification “You’ve become a developer” appears. Then, in the Additional → For Developers menu, turn on Debugging on USB. Connect your phone to your PC and start the command line with administrator permissions.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.guardprovider

The above command is an example. The specific package responsible for locking elements may be called otherwise (e.g. com.android.keyguard or Keyguard system component). Importantly, disabling system components via ADB can result in a cyclic bootloop or loss of ability to unlock the phone.

• 💻 Install the drivers. ADB and the Tools platform on the computer.
• 🔌 Connect the Redmi Note 9 cable and allow debugging on the phone screen.
• 📝 Enter the adb device command to check the connection.
• ⚙️ Use the pm disable-user command to hide components (with caution!).

A safer alternative to removing packages directly is to use the lock-screen launcher apps from Google Play. They replace Xiaomi's standard lock screen with your own, where you decide which buttons to display. Examples of such applications are Hi Locker, CM Locker. Once you install such an application, the standard camera button from Xiaomi will cease to appear, as the system will show the interface of the new application.

Solving problems with the camera's "pocket set"

Often the main reason for wanting to remove the camera is not its visual presence, but the constant random switching on when the phone is in the pocket of jeans or bags. The fabric of the pocket creates pressure on the screen, which the system interprets as swiping or clicking on the camera label. If standard methods of concealment did not help, you need to fight the cause of false positives.

The first solution is to use a protective glass with a high-quality oleophobic coating and correctly calibrate the sensor. In the Xiaomi engineering menu (access via code # # #6484##), you can check the sensor performance and calibration. However, the simpler solution is to turn on the “In the pocket” mode, which was mentioned earlier, and use cases with sidelines that prevent the screen from touching with fabric.

Also worth paying attention to the cleanliness of the screen. Fat spots and moisture can increase the sensitivity of the touchscreen to false touches. Regularly wipe the screen and use a quality case that slightly raises the edges of the screen above the surface of the pocket, often solves the problem more effectively than software settings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Complete removal of the camera system button on Xiaomi is possible only through Root rights or replacement of system files, which carries risks. The best way is to use themes and disable quick start gestures.