How to remove Mi Remote from the lock screen on Xiaomi: the complete guide

You just upgraded your Xiaomi or Redmi, and suddenly the Mi Remote shortcut appeared on the lock screen, an IR-controlled app? This feature can be useful if you're actively using your smartphone as a remote, but for most users it only takes up space and gets in the way. Unfortunately, in the latest versions of MIUI (14-15), developers have removed the direct option to disable this widget from the settings, which has caused a wave of questions on forums. In this article, we will analyze all the working methods, from standard to hidden.

The problem is compounded by the fact that the Mi Remote label is not only hanging on the screen, but can also be accidentally activated when you touch it (for example, when you pull your phone out of your pocket), which is especially annoying for owners of models with a high-end phone. AMOLED-You can use a screen where every pixel is on the counter, but don't rush to reset to the factory settings, because there are more elegant solutions.

Why does Mi Remote appear on the lock screen?

The Mi Remote Quick Access feature was introduced in MIUI 12 as part of Xiaomi’s smart home integration strategy, which was initially deactivated in the settings, but with the release of MIUI 14 (2023), the option disappeared, probably due to low user demand.

• 📱 After the firmware update (even if it was not previously available).
• 🔄 When resetting the lock screen settings.
• 🎛️ If you have ever run the Mi Remote application manually.

Interestingly, on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the widget can appear even if the IR port is not physically present - this is a firmware bug.

Method 1: Disconnect via lock screen settings (MIUI 12-13)

If your smartphone is running MIUI 12 or MIUI 13, chances are the old method still works.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Go to the section "Tags and Notifications" (or "Fast Actions" in some firmware).
3. Find the Mi Remote item and move the slider to the off position.

If you don't have one, your firmware version has already been updated, and you'll have to use alternative methods. Don't try to search for that section in the settings, because it may not show up even when you type in the exact name.

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On some models (like the Poco F5), the shortcut section is hidden. To see it, first turn off Child Mode in the security settings.

Method 2: Remove via Mi Remote application settings

The most reliable method that works on most devices is to disable the widget in the app itself.

1. Press the Mi Remote icon on the home screen (or find it in the app menu).
2. Select Application Information (or Information).
3. Go to Permits. → Additionally.
4. Find the Display item on the lock screen and turn it off.

If there is no item on the lock screen, try:

• 🔧 Disable all permissions for the application (including the IR port and the Camera).
• 🗑️ Clear cache and application data (but it will delete all saved remotes!).

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can remove the widget via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires you to connect your phone to your computer, but it works on all versions of MIUI.

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap, then return to the additional → For developers).

Next, execute the commands in order:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.remotecenter


adb shell settings put secure sysui_qs_tile_default 0

If the first command fails (Operation not allowed error), try the alternative:

adb shell cmd overlay enable-exclusive com.android.systemui/.miui.systemui.overlay.LockscreenShortcutDisableOverlay

Once you've done the commands, restart the phone. The Mi Remote widget should disappear. If you want to return it, use:

adb shell pm unhide com.miui.remotecenter

Method 4: Disconnect via System Settings Editor (Root)

For root-right users, there's a radical method of editing system files. Careful: wrong actions can cause a system to crash! Use this method only if you're confident in your skills.

Instructions:

1. Install any file manager with root support (such as Solid Explorer or Root Browser).
2. Cross the path: /data/system/users/0/ and find the file. settings_global.xml.
3. Open the file and find the line: <setting id="lock_screen_shortcut_left" value="com.miui.remotecenter" />
4. Replace her with: <setting id="lock_screen_shortcut_left" value="" /> or delete the line completely.
5. Save the changes and restart the phone.

If the file settings_global.xml No, try looking in: /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db

(opens through SQL-editor).

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Editing system files without a backup can lead to a "bootloop" (cyclical reboot).Always back up through TWRP before making changes!

Method 5: Reset the lock screen settings (last resort)

If none of these things work, you'll reset your lock screen settings, which will remove all your wallpaper, passwords and shortcuts, but it will eliminate Mi Remote.

1. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Privacy.
2. Select Reset the lock screen settings (or Delete the lock data).
3. Confirm the action with a password / pattern lock.

After discharge:

• ✅ Mi Remote widget will disappear.
• ⚠️ All saved fingerprints and faces will be deleted (you will have to adjust again).
• 🔄 The lock screen wallpaper will reset to standard.

This method is 100% effective, but only use it if other options have not worked. On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12T) after reset, the widget may appear again in a few days - in this case, combine this method with disabling permissions (Method 2).

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Before reset, take a screenshot of the current lock screen settings (resolution, wallpaper, shortcuts) to quickly restore them after.

Compatibility table with Xiaomi models

Not all methods work equally well across devices, and below is the compatibility table for popular models:

If your model is not in the table, focus on the MIUI version. For MIUI 14-15, Method 2 (resolutions) and Method 3 (ADB) are the most reliable.

What if Mi Remote still appears?

If after all the manipulations the widget keeps coming back, check the following points:

• 🔄 System updates: sometimes after the update, the settings are reset. → The phone. → Update the system and suspend automatic updates if enabled.
• 📱 App clone: Some firmware (e.g. custom) may have a duplicate of Mi Remote with a different package name. Check the list of applications for com.miui.ir or com.xiaomi.miremote.
• 🔧 Resetting the system cache: go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Cache reset of all applications.

If the problem persists, it may be the fault of a particular firmware.

1. Check forums (such as Mi Community) for complaints from other users of your model.
2. Reverse to the previous version of MIUI via Fastboot (instructions are available on Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
3. Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) where there are no default widgets.

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On some devices (for example, Xiaomi 11T Pro) widget Mi Remote is registered in the system APK SystemUI.apk. To remove it, you will need decompilation and reassembly of the file - a task for experienced modifiers.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Remote on the lock screen