Intrusive navigation buttons on a Xiaomi smartphone or TV screen can spoil the experience of watching movies, streams and videos. Even in full-screen mode, the bottom bar with the Back, Home and Recent buttons often appears at the slightest touch, overlapping important interface elements. In this article, we will examine all the working ways to hide or disable buttons on Xiaomi devices – from standard MIUI settings to hidden functions for power users.
The problem is relevant for most models, from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra, as well as for Mi TV and Redmi Smart TVs. We have tested the solutions on the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 and Android TV 12/13, so the instructions will work in 2026.
Why do buttons appear during the video?
There are several reasons why MIUI and Android TV are interfering with viewing:
- 🔹 Gestures vs buttons: If virtual buttons (not gestures) are enabled, the forcedly system displays the panel whenever you touch the screen.
- 🔹 Google policy: On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV Home button is mandatory for certification requirements – it can not be removed completely without root.
- 🔹 Application errors: Some video players (for example, MX Player or VLC) not optimized for MIUI And reset the full screen.
- 🔹 Touch: Even casual touching the bottom of the screen causes the panel to appear.
Smartphones are easier to solve than TVs, for example, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ can switch to gesture control completely, and the Mi TV A2 43’ can only reduce auto-disclosure time.
Method 1: Enable gesture control (for smartphones)
The most reliable method for smartphones is to abandon virtual buttons in favor of gestures, which hides the panel forever, but requires getting used to new navigation.
- Open the Settings → Display.
- Select Full-screen Display (or Navigation Type in newer versions of MIUI).
- Activate the Gesture Control option (or MIUI-gesture).
- Follow the system’s hints to learn how to use swipes instead of buttons.
Once switched, the button panel will disappear completely, and to return to the menu, you will need to swipe from the bottom edge of the screen up. On some models (for example, the POCO F5), gestures work unstable in horizontal mode - check this in advance.
Check the MIUI version (update if necessary)
Make a backup copy of settings
Learning gestures in demonstration mode
Disable protection from accidental touch
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Method 2: Autohide button settings
If the gestures don't fit, you can set up automatic concealment after a few seconds of inactivity, and it doesn't take away the buttons forever, but it makes them less visible.
For smartphones:
- Go to Settings → Display → Full-screen display → Additional settings.
- Enable the option to Hide the navigation bar.
- Set a timer for auto-disclosure (usually 3-5 seconds).
For Xiaomi TVs:
- Open Settings → Device → Screen and sound → Screen settings.
- Select the Navigation Panel and activate Auto Hide.
- Reduce the concealment time to a minimum (1-2 seconds).
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On Xiaomi TVs, the Home button will still appear when you click on the remote. To avoid this, use third-party remotes with programmable buttons (for example, Xiaomi Mi Remote).
Method 3: Immersive viewing mode (for Android TV)
Mi TV and Redmi TV have a hidden immersive mode feature that removes all interface elements, including the navigation bar, activated through the developer's settings:
- Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About TV and click on Build Number 7 times.
- Go back to the main settings and open a new section for developers.
- Find the Immersive Mode (or Submersible Mode) option and turn it on.
- Choose the Full immersive option.
Once activated, the navigation bar will hide even when you touch it, but will return when you press the Menu button on the remote. Note: on some models (for example, the Mi TV Q1E), immersive mode can conflict with applications like Netflix or YouTube.
What to do if the immersive mode does not work?
Method 4: Using Third-Party Applications
If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities.
- 📱 Nacho Notch – hides notches and navigation bar in selected applications.
- 📱 Full Screen Immersive Mode – Forced to include full screen mode for any program.
- 📺 TV Bro (for Android) TV) — alternative launcher that allows you to configure the display of system elements.
To install these applications on the TV will need to download APK-File via Send Files to TV Important: Some applications may request permission to access special features — only give them to proven utilities.
⚠️ Note: Apps like Nacho Notch may conflict with MIUI and cause sensor malfunction. Create a restore point in Settings before using it. → Additionally. → Backup.
Method 5: Manual shutdown via ADB (for experienced)
For users who are ready to work with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), there is a radical method – disabling the navigation bar at the system level – which is suitable for smartphones and TVs, but requires a connection to a PC.
Instructions:
- Enable USB debugging in the developer settings (how to enable – see the section on immersive mode).
- Connect the device to your computer and open the command line (or Terminal on Mac/Linux).
- Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices Make sure your device appears in the list.
- Execute the command to hide the panel: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*
- Reset the device.
To return the panel back, use the command:
adb shell settings put global policy_control null⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 12+ This command can block access to system settings. Before experimenting, make sure you have a backup or reset option via Recovery Mode.
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ADB-Teams are the most powerful tool for hiding buttons, but also the riskiest. Use it only if other methods have failed, and you understand the consequences.
Comparison of methods: what to choose?
To make the choice easier, we have compiled a table with the pros and cons of each method:
| Method | Suitable for | Pluses | Cons | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gesture management | Smartphones | Remove the panel forever, built into MIUI | It requires addiction, does not work on all models. | ⭐ |
| Auto-opening of buttons | Smartphones, TVs | No rooting, easy to set up | The buttons appear when you touch them. | ⭐⭐ |
| Immersive regime | TVs (Android TV) | Hiding all the system elements | Developer rights are needed, bugs are possible | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Party of annex | Smartphones, TVs | Flexible settings, works without root | Risk of conflicts with MIUI, advertising in free versions | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| ADB-team | Smartphones, TVs | Maximum control, works on all versions | Difficult for beginners, risk of disruption | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
For most users, the best solution is a combination of gesture control and auto-disclosure. If you own a Xiaomi TV, start with immersive mode, which gives the best result without risk to the system.
Frequent problems and solutions
Even after all the methods are applied, there can be nuances.
- 🔄 Buttons come back after rebooting: This is typical of TVs. Solution - repeat immersive settings or use ADB-flag-bearer --user 0 for use by all users.
- 🎬 Some apps don't hide the panel: For example, on YouTube or Twitch.Solution - in the app settings, turn off the "Show system elements" option (if any) or use a third-party launcher.
- 🔧 After updating MIUI Buttons reappeared: Xiaomi sometimes resets settings. Solution - check the firmware version and if necessary, repeat the gesture settings or ADB-team.
- 🖱️ On TV, the panel interferes with the connection of the mouse: Solution - disable the cursor in Settings → Devices → Mouse/keyboard or use a game controller.
If none of these things work, the last option is to reset the settings to factory settings, which is a last resort, but sometimes helps to eliminate software conflicts. Remember to save the data first!