How to remove unnecessary pages on the phone Xiaomi

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face a situation where the desktop turns into a chaotic pile of icons, folders and widgets: randomly creating new screens, the appearance of system widgets after updates, or installing apps that stretch the interface creates a sense of clutter. This is not only visually annoying, but also makes it difficult to quickly access the desired functions.

In this article, we will discuss proven methods to effectively clean your desktop, learn how to remove empty pages, get rid of intrusive system widgets, and configure a grid of icons so that the MIUI or HyperOS interface is truly user-friendly.

We’ll look at both the standard operating system tools and deeper settings that will help you regain control of your device.

Reasons for the appearance of extra screens and widgets

Before you start deleting, it’s helpful to understand where these “extra” elements come from. Most often, the logic of how the Xiaomi-based Android shell works is to blame. When you delete an app, its grid space is left blank, but the screen itself doesn’t automatically disappear if there are other objects on it.

Another common reason is widgets: Some apps automatically add their widgets to the desktop when installed, shifting existing icons and creating new pages, and users often accidentally create blank pages by dragging icons to the right while cleaning.

• 📱 Automatically create pages when installing new applications.
• 🗑️ Residual empty cells after deleting programs.
• ⚙️ System widgets (weather, news) that can’t be simply “remove” in the standard way.

It’s important to understand that unlike some other shells, Xiaomi Launcher doesn’t always automatically “collapse” empty screens.

The basic method of removing empty pages

The simplest and most obvious method that works in most cases is manual icon shifting, so if you see a blank page on the right, try pinching any icon on the next filled screen and dragging it to the right, and the system should automatically "crush" the void.

But if the page doesn't disappear, it does have a hidden element, it could be an invisible widget or just a misaligned grid, and in editing mode, you can look at all the screens carefully.

Sometimes this trick helps: drag one icon from the penultimate screen to the last (empty), and then immediately return it back, which often causes the system to count the number of pages and delete the extra.

Removal of system widgets and “widget tapes”

A separate problem is what's called the widget tape, or Google Discover, which is to the left of the first screen, and many users think of it as an extra page, so to remove it, you can pinch the empty space on your desktop or pinch it with your fingers.

In the settings menu that opens, find the Widget Ribbon switch (or Google depending on the MIUI version) and turn it off. Now, when you swipe to the left, you won't get to the news feed.

⚠️ Note: Complete removal of the Statistical system widget (which shows steps and time) on some firmware versions without root rights is not possible. It can only be moved or hidden in the widget settings.

If we are talking about weather widgets or music that occupy a half screen, their removal is standard: a long press on the widget and select the item “Delete” in the menu that appears.

Set up the grid and interface scale

Often, the "extra" pages are caused by an uncomfortable grid, so if you have a 4x6 location, but you don't have enough icons, the screens will seem empty, and changing the density of the icons allows you to compactly fit everything on one or two screens.

To change the grid, go to Settings → Desktop. You can choose a format like 5x6 or 6x6. This will instantly change the screen capacity and can "collect" disparate icons into a pile, removing unnecessary pages.

Also worth a look at is Settings → Screen → Text Size and Display. Scaling down (DPI) will visually compress all elements, allowing you to fit more content on one physical page.

Resetting desktop settings (Luncher)

If standard methods don't work and the pages are stuck or are acting weird, you can use a radical method, which is resetting the launcher settings, which will return the desktop to factory status.

To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All apps. Find the Work Desktop (or System Launcher) list. Click Clear and select Clear All.

This action will not delete your personal data, photos or contacts, but will take time to re-organize the space.It is an effective way to correct interface errors that are not solved by conventional deletion.

Use of third-party launchers

Xiaomi’s native interface isn’t popular, and if you want to have full control over page count and behavior, it makes sense to install a third-party Launcher. Popular options like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher give you more freedom.

Third-party launchers allow you to set the number of screens, disable the creation of new pages and configure the grid with pixel accuracy, and after installing such an application, the system will prompt you to choose the main one.

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When installing a third-party launcher, be sure to allow him all the requested access rights, otherwise the animation and search may not work properly.

However, it’s worth remembering that third-party shells can consume slightly more battery life and don’t always integrate perfectly with Xiaomi’s system features, such as gestures or recent app menus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The quickest way to remove an extra page is to drag any icon onto it and then return it back by running an auto-correction of the grid.