How to remove the buttons at the bottom of the screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro

Many users who switch to Xiaomi smartphones from other platforms often wonder how to change the way they navigate. The standard three-button panel, located at the bottom of the display, takes up useful space and can interfere with the comfortable use of the device with one hand. AMOLED-The screen, especially appreciate every millimeter of useful area for viewing content.

Fortunately, the MIUI operating system that powers the smartphone provides flexible tools to personalize the interface. You can completely abandon physical or on-screen buttons by switching to modern gesture control. This not only frees up space, but also makes interaction with the gadget more smooth and intuitive. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods for customizing navigation.

Xiaomi has developed a number of use cases that allow you to tailor your smartphone to your individual preferences, so you can choose a classic scheme, a hybrid version, or completely hide the controls to immerse yourself in the content. Let's look at how this functionality is implemented in firmware.

Benefits of switching to gesture management

The removal of static buttons at the bottom of the screen opens up new possibilities for ergonomics. On the Redmi Note 10 Pro with its diagonal of 6.67 inches, reaching the bottom edge is inconvenient, especially in narrow cases. Using swipes allows you to control the smartphone, holding it in any position, which significantly improves the comfort of operation.

And the disappearance of the navigation bar visually increases the area of application display, and the full screen mode becomes truly complete, without black bars or translucent buttons overlapping the bottom of the program interface, which is especially true for video content and games, where every pixel of the matrix counts.

⚠️ Attention: It may take a few days to get used to the first gesture switch, and the brain needs time to develop new muscle reflexes to navigate.

Modern Android shells, including MIUI 12 and later, are optimized for swipes. Transition animations work smoother, and the chance of accidentally clicking Home or Back in games is reduced to zero, which makes the interface more responsive and modern.

Standard method of disabling through system settings

The main way to change the type of navigation is built into the system menu and does not require installing third-party software. You need to open the main settings menu of your Redmi Note 10 Pro. Find the section responsible for screen operation and system navigation.

Depending on the firmware version and the region, the path may vary slightly, but the logic remains the same. Usually this item is in the general settings group or in the section devoted to additional system functions. Follow the specified algorithm of actions.

When you select the mode, the full-screen interface will change instantly, three buttons will disappear, and thin bars of indicators will appear on the sides of the screen, indicating the swipe zones, and if you want to return everything as it was, you just need to do the same thing and select the button item.

In the same menu, you can often adjust the sensitivity or order of the buttons if you decide to stay on the classic circuit. However, to completely remove the controls, this step is the final one.

Setting up a hidden navigation bar

There is a scenario where the user needs to not just switch to gestures, but temporarily hide the panel, leaving the possibility of a quick return. MIUI implements a navigation bar hiding function. To do this, the navigation type selection menu often includes a "Hide hints" or similar switch.

Activating this feature makes the bottom zone completely clean, but remember that to call the menu of recent apps or returns, you have to swipe from the very edge of the screen, focusing on an imaginary line, which requires greater precision of movement.

Using the table above will help you navigate the new notation faster. The logic of the control remains the same, only the way you interact with the screen changes. With practice, you will no longer notice the difference after a couple of days of active use.

Some users prefer a combined approach, using gestures in games and buttons in regular applications. Unfortunately, there is no automatic switch between modes depending on the running application in the standard Xiaomi firmware, but manually it takes seconds.

Using One Hand Mode to Minimize Buttons

One-handed mode in the Redmi Note 10 Pro allows you not only to reduce the size of the image, but also to change the location of the controls. By activating this mode, you can move the entire interface down, making the buttons accessible to the thumb, or, conversely, remove them from the active zone.

To activate this option, go to Settings, then select Additional and find Mode with one hand. Here you can configure a trigger to enable, for example, a swipe down the bottom navigation bar. This is a useful feature for owners of large-screen devices.

It's important to note that in this mode, the buttons don't disappear completely, but their visual representation changes, they become more compact and can be moved to the bottom left or right corner, freeing up the center of the screen for content.

⚠️ Note: In some system applications, one-handed mode may not work properly, causing the layout to shift.

This feature is especially useful when typing or typing social media feeds when the phone is in one hand, allowing you to reach the top of the interface without having to intercept the device.

The problem of sticking and how to get rid of it

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the navigation bar does not disappear even after switching settings, or, conversely, buttons stick on top of application windows. This is a software glitch of the SystemUI interface, characteristic of some versions of Android.

The first step to fix this problem is simply to reboot the device, often enough to make the processes that render the interface restart correctly, and if the reboot doesn't work, try clearing the system interface cache.

To do this, go to Settings -> Applications -> All Applications. Find System Interface (or System UI) in the list, click on it and select Clear -> Clear cache. Don't confuse it with data cleanup, although in most cases it's safe, it's better to start with cache.

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If the buttons only disappear in certain games, check the Game Turbo settings, which may activate the hidden interface mode that conflicts with the navigation system settings.

In rare cases, the cause may be a conflicting application that requires displaying its own controls on top of the system, check if you have screen recording software, emulators or remote access programs installed.

Third-party solutions and launchers

If standard MIUI tools don’t suit you, you can install a third-party launcher, such as a Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher, which allows you to fully customize the bottom panel by adding widgets or hiding standard elements.

However, using third-party shells on Xiaomi has its own peculiarities: the system can aggressively unload them from memory, which will lead to resetting settings or the appearance of standard buttons when unlocked, additional permissions and autoruns are required.

For advanced users, applications that create a virtual navigation bar with a customizable design are available, allowing you to change the color, transparency and location of the buttons, but consume additional battery power, since they work in the background constantly.

Use of the ADB-And the team is another option for experts, and you can use a computer connection to turn off the navigation system, but it requires caution. One mistake can make it impossible to control your smartphone.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural

This command is an example and may vary depending on the firmware version. ADB-commands to modify system navigation components can cause unstable phone operation and require a return to factory settings to cancel.

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Third-party launchers give more visual freedom, but standard MIUI settings provide better battery stability and optimization for the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

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