How to completely remove the widget tape on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways

The widget tape (or "mi-tape") on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a vertical panel to the left of the home screen that displays weather, calendar, quick contacts and app recommendations. For many users, it seems useless: it takes up space, slows down the system and shows unnecessary advertising. Unfortunately, the standard MIUI settings do not have a "Remove Ribbon" button - but there are several workarounds.

In this article, we will discuss three working methods for removing the bandwidth: from simple disabling through settings to radical deletion of system files (for advanced users). All methods are tested on the Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5 and other models with MIUI 14/15 (including global and Chinese firmware). If you use custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS), there are no widget tapes there initially.

Before you start, consider that some methods require unlocking the bootloader or the rights of the superuser (root), which can lead to a loss of warranty or unstable system. We recommend first trying safe ways (sections 2 and 3), and resorting to radical measures (section 4) only if you are confident in your actions.

1. Can you remove the widget tape without root?

Yes, but with reservations, you can't completely delete the Millet without superuser rights, it's coded into the system application com.miui.home. MIUI). There are two ways to hide it or make it invisible:

• 🔧 Disconnection through launcher settings (works on some firmware).
• 📱 Installation of a third-party launcher (e.g. Nova Launcher or Hyperion).

Both methods do not physically remove the tape, but make it unavailable in everyday use. Minus: when you return to the standard launcher, the millet will appear again. If you need a complete removal, read section 4 (root or ADB required).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) post-update MIUI 15 Widget tape can return even after it is turned off, in which case only resetting the launcher settings or installing an alternative launcher will help.

Method 2: Disconnect via MIUI settings (without root)

This is the easiest and safest method, but it doesn't work on all firmware versions.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Launcher (or MIUI Launcher) in the list and tap it.
3. Go to Warehouse → Clear the data (this will reset the launcher settings).
4. Return to the main screen, swipe to the left (as if you were opening a tape) and hold your finger for 2-3 seconds.
5. If a pop-up appears with a suggestion to Disable the Widget Ribbon - click Confirm.

If there is no such window, your version of MIUI does not support this menu.

• 📌 Click the empty space on the main screen → Screen settings.
• 🔍 Scroll down and find the widget tape (or Mi Lental) item).
• ⚙️ Switch the slider to the Otkl position..

If none of these things work, move on to the next one. On Redmi with MIUI 14 Global, it works 60 percent of the time, and on MIUI 15, it works less often (about 30 percent).

Method 2: Installation of a third-party launcher

The side launchers (such as Nova Launcher, Hyperion Launcher or Lawnchair) completely replace the standard MIUI interface, and with it the widget tape, which is the most reliable way to hide the tape without root.

Instructions:

1. Download any launcher from Google Play (we recommend Nova Launcher – it is lightweight and supports gestures).
2. After installation, click Home and select a new launcher as your primary.
3. Reboot your phone (optional, but helps avoid glitches).

Once a third-party launcher is installed, the widget tape will disappear, but it will remain in the system. If you go back to the standard MIUI launcher, it will reappear. To avoid this, you can turn off the standard launcher via ADB (more on this in the next section).

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If unlock animations or navigation gestures are missing after installing the launcher, check the settings in System → Gestures → Additional. Some launchers conflict with proprietary MIUI features.

Method 3: Removing tape via ADB (without root but with PC)

This method is suitable for those who do not want to install third-party launchers, but are ready to connect the phone to the computer. We will use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) - a tool for debugging Android devices.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 Doesn't require root rights.
• 📱 The tape disappears forever (until you reset the settings).
• 🔧 Works on MIUI 12–15.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Requires a connection to the PC and enable debugging on USB.
• 🔄 After resetting the tape can return.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

ADB Tools

File transfer

Win + R

cmd

ADB

cd C:\platform-tools

adb devices

The name of your device should appear.

adb shell pm hide com.miui.miservice

If it doesn't work, try:

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

Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 15 China) pm hide may not work. In this case, try the alternative: adb shell settings put global. miui_optimize_disable_miui_lental 1 But it doesn’t work on all devices.

If the tape is still there, your version of MIUI is blocking these commands, in which case only root (section 5) or custom firmware installation will help.

5. Method 4: Complete removal of root-right tape

This is the most radical method that permanently removes the widget tape from the system, and is only suitable for root-right users (for example, after installing Magisk).

Warnings:

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if it is still valid).
• 🔧 Risk of unstable operation of the system.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI tape may return.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiHome or /system/app/MiuiHome
3. Find the file MiuiHome.apk and rename it to MiuiHome.apk.bak.
4. Reboot the phone.

If the launcher doesn't work after the restart, return the original file name. Alternatively, delete the tape via Magisk:

• 📌 Download the Miui Lental Disabler module for Magisk (available on the forum) XDA Developers).
• 🔧 Install it through the Magisk Manager app.
• 🔄 Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 15 For the Redmi Note 12) removal MiuiHome.apk This can lead to an infinite download, and then you have to restore the file through the TWRP or.

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If you are not sure about your root activities, use non-superuser methods (sections 2–3). Complete removal of the tape is only justified if it severely inhibits the system or shows ads.

6.What to do if the tape returned after the update?

After the MIUI update, the widget tape can reappear even if you've disabled it, because system applications are restored to their default state.

• 🔄 Repeat the shutdown through ADB or launcher settings.
• 📱 Install a third-party launcher (if you haven't already done so).
• 🔧 Reverse to the previous version MIUI (If the update has caused more problems than benefits).
• 🚫 Turn off automatic updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

If the tape returned after resetting, try:

1. Install the Nova Launcher launcher before first logging in (immediately after reset).
2. Run the ADB command before setting up your phone (connect to your PC immediately after turning on).

On Redmi with MIUI 15, the tape can return due to the Miui Optimization function.

adb shell settings put global miui_optimization_disabled 1

7. Alternative methods (if nothing has worked)

If all of the above methods fail, try:

• 🔄 Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) that doesn’t have a widget tape, but you’ll need to unlock the bootloader.
• 📱 Use gestures: set the swipe left to another action (e.g. opening Google Assistant).
• 🔧 Turn off unnecessary widgets in the tape: pinch the empty space → Widget settings → remove all elements.

If the feed gets in the way because of ads, try turning off personalized ads:

1. Go to Settings → Google → Advertising.
2. Turn off personalized advertising.
3. In Settings → Applications → Application Management, find Msa (Miui System Ads) and turn it off.

On some firmware (MIUI 14 China), the widget tape is linked to com.miui.analytics, which can be disabled via ADB:

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

FAQ: Frequent questions