How to completely remove the widget tape on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 S: from standard settings to ADB

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 S with its MIUI shell offers users a convenient, but not always necessary feature - left-handed widget tape (or "Mi-tape"). For many, it becomes a source of irritation: it takes up space on the screen, slows down the system or just interferes. Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not provide an obvious "remove forever" button, but you can get around this limitation.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways – from simple settings to technical solutions using ADB. You will learn how to hide the tape of widgets without root rights, which launchers are better suited for the Redmi Note 10 S, and what to do if after the MIUI update, the widgets returned.

Why the widget tape interferes: the main problems

At first glance, the Milo tape seems useful: quick access to the weather, calendar, notes and other widgets, but in practice, users of the Redmi Note 10 S face a number of inconveniences:

• 🐢 Slowing down the interface – tape consumes the resources of the Helio processor G95, Especially with frequent updates to widgets.
• 📱 Random swipes – when you try to open the notification bar or side menu, it is easy to “miss” and get into the tape.
• 🔄 Automatic return – after update MIUI The tape can reappear even if it has been turned off.
• 🎨 Design inconsistency – widgets often look foreign on custom themes or wallpaper.

According to surveys on the 4PDA and Mi Community forums, more than 60 percent of Redmi Note 10 S owners tried to remove the tape in the first months of use, and 30 percent of them couldn't do it without third-party tools.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the system's built-in options, and it won't remove the tape completely, but it will make it invisible and inaccessible to random swipes.

1. Open the Settings. → Desktop.
2. Scroll down and select Desktop Settings.
3. Find the option of Widget Ribbon (or Milent in newer versions of MIUI).
4. Move the slider to the off position.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI (For example, 13.0.9 for Redmi Note 10 S, this option may not be available. If it is not available, proceed to the next method.

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After you turn off the tape, check if it reappears after you restart. If so, use the ADB method (Mode 4).

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No need for root or technical knowledge.
• ✅ Reverse: You can turn the tape back on at any time.
• ✅ It does not affect the Xiaomi guarantee.

Method 2: Use of alternative launchers

If standard settings don't work, you can replace the MIUI Launcher shell with a third-party launcher, which is a radical solution, but it gives you complete control of the desktop.

Best launchers for the Redmi Note 10 S:

How to install the launcher:

1. Download. APK-file from the official website (for example, Nova Launcher).
2. Install the file by allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install Unknown Applications).
3. Launch the launcher and select it as the main one in the Settings menu → Applications → By default → Launcher.

Make a backup copy of wallpaper and icons |

Check the compatibility of the launcher with MIUI 12/13|

Disable battery optimization for new launcher |

Restart the phone after installation-->

⚠️ Note: Some launchers (such as Lawnchair) may conflict with Xiaomi system services, causing reboots. MIUI.

Method 3: Hiding the tape through the developer settings

The Redmi Note 10 S has a hidden option that allows you to disable the widget tape through the developer menu. This method works on MIUI 12.5 and later.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until the notification "You've become a developer" appears.

Settings → Additional → For Developers

force_enable_minus_screen

minus_screen_enabled

Turn it off and restart the phone.

If this option is not available, try an alternative path:

adb shell settings put global force_enable_minus_screen 0

⚠️ Attention: Changes in the developer settings can lead to unstable operation of the system. If after turning off the tape, lags appear, return the parameter to its original state.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (without root)

If previous methods have failed, use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), an official tool from Google that allows you to manage system settings without superuser rights.

Step-by-step:

1. Download ADB Tools for Windows/macOS/Linux.
2. Enable USB debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (7 taps for Developer Mode). Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB.

Redmi Note 10 S

adb devices

Make sure the device is identified.

adb shell settings put secure minus_screen_enabled 0

adb reboot

If the tape still appears, try an alternative command:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.home.launcher.minus

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The pm disable-user command completely disables the widget tape module, but can cause errors in system applications. Use it only if the first command does not work.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI The tape may come back. To avoid this, create a script to run automatically. ADB-commands after the update (for example, via Tasker).

Method 5: Removal of system applets (requires root)

If you're willing to take drastic measures and you have root rights, you can delete the system files that are responsible for the widget tape, which is irreversible and can disrupt the stability of the system.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiHome/
3. Find the files: MiuiHome.apk MiuiHome.odex (if any)

.bak

MiuiHome.apk.bak

Reboot the phone.

Alternatively, you can use Titanium Backup to freeze the com.miui.home app, but this will result in the loss of all MIUI desktop features.

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Before you delete your system files, make a full backup via TWRP or OrangeFox, which will help you recover your phone if it stops booting.

⚠️ Note: Removing or modifying system APK-files may lead to:

• 🔄 Infinite Boot (Bootloop).
• 🚨 Losing Xiaomi warranty.
• 📵 Non-working gestures and animations MIUI.

What to do if the tape is back after the MIUI update

MIUI updates often reset user settings, including the widget tape disabled, to avoid this:

1. Use it. ADB-Script: Create a file disable_minus_screen.bat contents: @echo off adb shell settings put secure minus_screen_enabled 0 adb shell am force-stop com.miui.home pause Launch it after each update.
2. Reverse to the old version of MIUI: If the tape is critically intrusive, you can flash the previous version of the firmware through Fastboot or Recovery.
3. Install custom firmware: Firmware like Pixel Experience or LineageOS completely removes MIUI and its widgets.

List of firmware compatible with Redmi Note 10 S (rosemary):

• 📱 Pixel Experience – pure Android without widgets MIUI.
• 🔄 LineageOS – stable, but with a minimum set of functions.
• ⚡ ArrowOS – Balance between productivity and customization.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing widget tape