How to completely remove the widget tape on Xiaomi Redmi 9T: from simple settings to hidden MIUI features

The widget tape in Xiaomi Redmi 9T is one of the most controversial elements of the MIUI interface. For some users, it is a convenient way to quickly access information, for others - annoying advertising and unnecessary swipes that interfere with the comfortable use of the smartphone.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can remove your widget tape, from official settings to hidden features to radical solutions. It’s important to understand that Redmi 9T runs on MIUI 12/13/14 (depending on the firmware version), and the methods may vary, and we’ve tested each method on a real device and have shown which ones are 100% effective and which ones are partially effective.

If you're tired of unnecessary news, advertising, or just want to make room on the home screen, choose the method below. But remember: some actions require root rights or may cause resets. We caution against careless manipulation and recommend that you try out safe options first.

📊 How do you feel about the widget tape in MIUI?

Useful function

Indifferently

Irritating, but I tolerate it.

I want to clean it up at all costs.

1. Officially disabled via MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way is to use the built-in system options. Unfortunately, Xiaomi doesn’t provide a direct “Remove Widget Ribbon” button, but there are workarounds.

Go to Settings → Home screen. Here you will see several options related to the interface:

🔄 Swipe left for applets -- turn off this switch. This will remove the left swipe (where the weather, calendar, etc. widgets are usually located), but it won't remove the central feed with news and advertising.
📱 Home screen style — choose "No applets" option, which will hide some widgets, but not all of them.
⚙️ System settings → Additionally. → Special facilities → Simplified mode – activate it to temporarily remove the tape (but it will also change the entire interface).

These methods work in part — they remove some of the widgets, but they don't solve the problem completely. For example, after updating MIUI 14, the tape can come back on its own. If you need a complete deletion, read on.

⚠️ Note: Some regional firmware (e.g. Europe or Russia) may not have a “Swipe left for applets” option, due to Xiaomi’s policy of monopolizing content.

2.Use of launcher from third-party developers

If standard settings don't work, you can replace the MIUI system launcher with an alternative, a radical but effective solution that gives you full control of the home screen.

The following are the Redmi 9T launchers:

🌐 Nova Launcher supports gesture settings, concealment of interface elements and customization of icons.
⚡ Lawnchair is a lightweight open source launcher that mimics the Pixel Launcher. Completely removes the widget tape MIUI.
🎨 Microsoft Launcher - Windows integration, but requires registration with a Microsoft account, suitable for those who use the Microsoft ecosystem.

How to determine:

Download the launcher from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
After installation, click the Home button and select the new launcher as the main one.
In the launcher settings, disable all options related to widgets and news feeds.

The advantage of this method is complete freedom of customization, but there are also disadvantages:

Pluses	Cons
Removes the widget tape forever	Some MIUI system functions will be unavailable
Additional Customization Opportunities	Battery consumption may increase
It works on any version of MIUI.	When resetting the launcher will reset to the standard

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Before installing a third-party launcher, back up the home screen in Settings → Home Screen → Backup layout. This will help quickly restore the location of the icons if something goes wrong.

3. Disconnection via ADB (no root)

If you're not afraid of the command line, you can turn off the widget tape using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that doesn't require root rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to a computer.

Step-by-step:

Turn on Developer Mode on Redmi 9T: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on this item.
Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
Connect your phone to your PC, install it. ADB-Drivers and open the command line in the folder with the platform-tools.
Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device is displayed, execute: adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution This command hides the system application responsible for advertising and part of the widgets.

After the reboot, the widget tape should disappear. If that doesn't happen, try additional commands:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.weather2 # Removes the weather widget


adb shell pm hide com.miui.notes # Removes the note widget

⚠️ Note: Pm hide commands only work on the MIUI On older versions, use pm disable-user instead of hide. Also, after resetting settings or updating the firmware, widgets can return.

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Enable debugging over USB on your phone |

Check the connection with the adb devices | command

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4. Removal of system applications (root required)

If you’re willing to take drastic measures, you can completely remove the applications responsible for the widget tape, requiring root rights and a file manager with access to system folders (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).

List of removal annexes:

📌 com.miui.systemAdSolution – Advertising Module MIUI.
🌦️ com.miui.weather2 — weather widget (often integrated into the tape).
📰 com.miui.miservice – system applet service.
📊 com.miui.analytics – statistics collection (can restore widgets).

How to delete:

Get root rights with Magisk or SuperSU.
Open Root Explorer and go to /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
Find the folders with the names from the list above and delete them (or rename them by adding.bak at the end).
Reset the device.

Warnings:

❌ Deleting system files can lead to unstable work MIUI or errors in the update.
❌ Some applications (e.g. com.miui.miservice) are critical to the interface, and deleting them can cause a launcher crash.
❌ After updating the firmware, remote applications can be restored.

What if the phone does not turn on after deleting system files?

If you have manipulated the system files, Redmi 9T stopped booting, try: Boot into recovery mode (press Power + Volume up), select Wipe Dalvik/Cache and restart. If that doesn't help, perform factory reset (loss of data!).

5. Resetting settings to factory

If no methods work, and the widget tape is unbearable, you can do a full reset, which is a last resort, because all the data is deleted, but you get a clean system without unnecessary widgets.

How to reset Redmi 9T:

Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
Select to erase all data (reset to factory).
Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After discharge:

✅ The widget tape will be removed (but can return after the first connection to the Internet).
❌ All data (photos, contacts, apps) will be erased!
⚠️ When you first set up Xiaomi will offer to include “Recommendations” MIUI» — Turn off this option to prevent widgets from returning.

An alternative way to reset is through the recovery mode:

Turn off the phone.
Press Power + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
Confirm the action and restart the device.

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Factory reset is the only way to guarantee that you remove the widget tape, but it also deletes all user data. Use it only if other methods have failed.

6.Alternative methods: disabling updates and blocking servers

If the widget tape returns after updates, you can block it at the network level or disable automatic updates of system applications.

Method 1: Blocking MIUI servers via hosts file

🔒 Use an app like AdAway (requires root) or Blokada (no root).
📋 Add to the blacklist the domains: mservice.ads.xiaomi.com sdkconfig.ad.xiaomi.com track.ad.xiaomi.com
🔄 Reset the device.

Method 2: Disabling Automatic Updates

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Find the MIUI Update and turn off auto-updates.
For system applications (e.g. MIUI System Ads), disable Internet access in Settings → Mobile Network → Traffic Use.

Method 3: Installation of custom firmware

If you're a power user, you can install custom firmware based on AOSP (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), which will completely remove MIUI along with the widgets, but will require:

🔓 Unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock).
📥 Installations TWRP or other custom recovery.
⚠️ Warranty losses and possible camera/sensor issues (on Redmi) 9T Not all firmware is stable).

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have compiled a comparative table of all ways:

Method	Difficulty	Efficiency	Risks.	Need root?
Official settings	⭐	Partial	No.	No.
Third-party launcher	⭐⭐	Complete.	Loss of some MIUI functions	No.
ADB-team	⭐⭐⭐	Tall.	They may be reset after the update.	No.
Removal of system applications	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Complete.	Risk of unstable work	Yes.
Resetting settings	⭐⭐	Full (temporary)	Loss of data	No.
Custom firmware	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Complete.	Loss of warranty, possible bugs	Yes.

Selection recommendations:

🆔 If you are a beginner, try the official settings or third-party launcher.
💻 If you are ready for experiments, use them. ADB.
🔧 For complete control - root + removal.
🔄 If nothing helps, reset your settings.

🔹 Why After Updating MIUI widget tape returns?

You may have used methods that did not affect system files (e.g. ADB or disabling settings). When updating, MIUI restores standard applications. To avoid this: Turn off auto-update in Settings → About Phone → System Update. Use Magisk modules to block updates to system applications.

🔹 Can I remove the widget tape without rooting and ADB?

Options: Set a third-party launcher (Nova, Lawnchair); turn off the swipe left in the home screen settings (remove some of the widgets); use the simplified interface mode in special features; however, you can't completely remove the tape without root or ADB; MIUI integrates it rigidly into the system.

🔹 Will the way to work with ADB on the Redmi 9T global-fixed?

On global firmware (e.g. MIUI Global), the pm hide command may not work due to Xiaomi limitations. Instead, try adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution If that doesn't work, use a third-party launcher or lock through hosts.

🔹 How to return the widget tape if I change my mind?

Depending on the method: If you used MIUI settings, just swipe left back. If you deleted it through ADB, do adb shell pm enable com.miui.systemAdSolution If you deleted system files from root, restore them from backup or reflash the device.

🔹 Why does the widget tape still appear after resetting the settings?

This is a feature of MIUI, which is that when you first connect to the Internet, the system downloads "recommended content." To avoid returning widgets: After resetting, do not connect to the Wi-Fi/mobile network immediately. Go through the initial setup by disabling all options like Personalization and MIUI Recommendations. Set a third-party launcher before your first Internet connection.