The main menu on Xiaomi devices is the central interface element that displays apps, settings and content recommendations. On Mi TVs or Redmi Smart TVs, it occupies the lower part of the screen, and on smartphones running MIUI it can appear as a quick access panel or launcher. However, not all users like it: some find it distracting, some want to free up space on the screen, and some encounter bugs when it is displayed.
In this article, we’ll break down all the current ways to remove or hide the main menu on Xiaomi devices, including Android TVs. TV/PatchWall and smartphones MIUI 12–14. It's important to understand that not all models can completely remove the system menu, and there are some limitations of firmware, but in most cases, it can be hidden, minimized or replaced with alternative solutions.
Before you make any changes, make sure your device is not in Demo Mode (in-store demo mode) where the interface settings are locked. Also check the firmware version: on older versions of MIUI (below 12), some methods may not work.
1. How to remove the main menu on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi TV)
On Xiaomi’s PatchWall TVs (or Android TVs on new models), the main menu is located at the bottom of the screen and displays recommendations, apps and settings, which can be hidden completely, reduce transparency or disable individual elements.
The easiest way is to use the built-in interface settings.
- 📺 Go to Settings. → Display and sound → Screen.
- 🔍 Find the Navigation Panel or Bottom Bar option (name depends on PatchWall version).
- 🔄 Select Hide Automatically – the menu will disappear after 3-5 seconds of inactivity.
- 🚫 To completely disable, select Disable (not available on all models).
If your firmware version doesn’t have this option, try an alternative method through the developer mode:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About TV and click on Build Number 7 times.
- Go back to the Settings → Additional → Developer settings.
- Find the USB debugging option and turn it on.
- Connect the TV to the PC and use it ADB-Adb shell settings put global hide_navigation_bar 1
⚠️ Attention: On Android TVs TV 12+ (Like Mi. TV Q2 2023) Deleting the menu completely may cause the remote to malfunction.
What to do if the menu is completely gone?
2. Hiding the main menu on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI 12-14)
On Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones running MIUI, the term main menu usually refers to:
- 📱 Quick access panels (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
- 🏠 Launcher MIUI (main screen with app icons).
- 🔧 Settings menu (in some firmwares called Control Center).
To remove or change these items, follow the instructions below.
Disable the Quick Access Panel (Control Center)
The MIUI Quick Access Panel can be hidden completely or configured to display it:
- Go to Settings → Screen → Control Panel.
- Turn off the option to show the control panel.
- If the option is not available, activate the Developer Mode (7 taps MIUI In the app, use the command: adb shell settings put global show_control_center 0
Replacement of the standard MIUI launcher
If you are not satisfied with the main app menu (app drawer), it can be replaced by a third-party launcher:
- 🛠️ Install an alternative launcher from Google Play (e.g. Nova Launcher, Lawnchair).
- 🔧 After installation, select it as the default launcher in Settings → Annexes → By default.
- 🎨 Set up the display of icons, folders and gestures in the new launcher.
⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, Xiaomi) 12T) After the launcher is replaced, the navigation gestures may stop working, in which case return the standard launcher or update the firmware.
Make sure your phone has enough memory (minimum 500MB)
Back up the home screen (screenshot or export settings)
Check the compatibility of the launcher with your version of MIUI
Turn off battery optimization for new launcher-->
3. Delete the main menu via ADB (advanced method)
If the built-in settings do not allow you to remove the menu, you can use ADB commands. This method is suitable for advanced users and requires connecting the device to a computer.
First, prepare:
- 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and tool ADB (You can download from the Android Developers website).
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
- 📱 On the phone/TV, turn on the debugging USB (developer-setting).
Next, execute the following commands in the terminal (command line):
| Purpose | ADB Team Team | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hide the lower navigation bar (TV) | adb shell settings put global hide_navigation_bar 1 | It works on PatchWall and Android TV. |
| Disable the Control Center Panel (MIUI) | adb shell settings put global show_control_center 0 | Requires a reboot. |
| Remove the hints in the main menu | adb shell settings put secure miui_optimize_hide_tips 1 | Hiding pop-up clues |
| Return the standard settings | adb shell settings reset global | Reset all changes. |
After applying the ADB commands, be sure to restart the device, otherwise the changes may not take effect. If the menu is not gone, check if the working application (for example, Mi Home or Google Assistant) blocks it.
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Before using ADB, back up your settings through Settings → Additional → Backup. This will help restore the system in the event of a crash.
4. Alternative methods: Hiding through accessibility settings
If you can’t remove the main menu with standard methods, try using the accessibility settings, which works on most Xiaomi devices, including TVs and smartphones.
On TVs:
- Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Simplified Mode.
- Turn on the option Simplified screen – this will hide the bottom panel, leaving only the basic controls.
- If you want to return the standard view, disable this option.
On smartphones:
- 👁️ Activate Settings → Special facilities → Screen size and zoom down to 80% – this will visually compress the menu.
- 🖼️ Turn on Color Inversion (in the same settings) – sometimes this makes the panel less noticeable.
- 🔍 Use Reading Mode in MIUI 13+, To hide all interface elements except text.
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android firmware TV 11 and below, enabling Simplified Mode may disable access to some apps (e.g. Netflix or YouTube.
Frequent problems and their solutions
When trying to remove the main menu, users often encounter common errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The menu is gone, but it's not coming back. | Failure after ADB-team | Reset with adb shell settings reset global |
| The remote buttons are not working. | Conflict after disabling the navigation panel | Reboot the TV or reset the remote (Settings → Remote) |
| The menu reappears after the reboot. | The system application resets the settings | Turn off PatchWall Auto Update in Settings → Apps |
| The smartphone does not have a “home” gesture. | Conflict with alternative launcher | Return the standard launcher or update the firmware |
If none of the methods worked, check:
- 📋 The firmware version - on older versions MIUI (12) some functions may not be available.
- 🔄 Firmware region – settings may differ on global (Global) and Chinese (China) versions.
- 🛠️ Root rights – some changes require root access (not recommended for beginners).
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Before any changes to your system settings, check the firmware version. In MIUI beta, some features may not work well.
6 How to return the main menu if something goes wrong
If after experimenting with settings, the main menu disappeared completely or the device began to work incorrectly, use these tips for recovery.
For Xiaomi TVs:
- Perform a Settings Reset → System → Data Reset → Settings Reset (does not remove applications).
- If the TV does not respond to the remote, use the Reset button on the back (clamp for 10 seconds).
- Update the firmware through USB: Download the latest version from the Xiaomi andfollowing instructions for OTA-update.
For Xiaomi smartphones:
- 🔄 Restart your phone in Safe Mode (click the power button) → Restart Safe Mode In this mode, all third-party apps are disabled and the menu should return.
- 📱 If the problem is in the launcher, set the standard through Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Drop it.
- 🔧 For post-recovery ADB Use the command: adb shell settings delete global hide_navigation_bar
If the device stops turning on, try disaster recovery via the Mi Flash Tool (power users only). Instructions and firmware can be found on the official Xiaomi forum or XDA Developers website.