How to Remove the Bottom Bar on Xiaomi: The Complete 2026 Guide

The bottom line with the "Back", "Home" and "Recent" buttons on Xiaomi smartphones takes up precious screen space, especially on small-diagonal devices. MIUI 14/15 They want to hide this panel to enlarge the workspace or switch to gesture control, but standard settings don't always offer an obvious solution -- sometimes hidden features are required or even a simple solution. ADB-team.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove the bottom line on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi smartphones running Android 12/13/14.

• 🔄 Switch to gesture navigation through standard settings
• 🛠️ Hide the panel with the help of a developer ADB
• 📱 Use third-party applications (with reservations)
• ⚙️ Return the panel if something goes wrong.

Important: Some methods require unlocking the bootloader or developer rights. If you're a beginner, start with the simplest methods (sections 1-2) and then move on to the advanced ones.

1. Hiding the panel through MIUI settings (the easiest way)

If your Xiaomi is running MIUI 12-15, the first method does not require additional programs or superuser rights to be installed, but simply activate the navigation with gestures, the bottom line will automatically disappear.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Select Full-screen mode (on some firmware – Navigation buttons).
3. Slip on Gesture Control (or Gesture Navigation).
4. Choose MIUI style without buttons or Android Gestures (depending on version).
5. Confirm the changes and restart the device (optional, but recommended).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F4 or Redmi K50) After switching to gestures, the bottom bar may remain gray. It's not a bug, it's just a swipe area. To remove it completely, move to the next way.

2. Completely conceal the panel through ADB (for experienced)

If standard gesture navigation leaves a gray bar or you want to completely remove the bottom line without a trace, you will need to connect to ADB. This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones with Android 10+, but requires a computer and debugging over USB.

Steps:

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

ADB-tools

adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*

adb shell settings put global policy_control null

⚠️ Note: After using immersive.full=* The bottom panel will disappear completely, including the gesture indicator. To return it, swipe from the bottom up and hold your finger for 2 seconds, and a temporary panel with the back button will appear".

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If so, ADB-When the screen starts to react to swipes incorrectly, try restarting your phone or returning the default settings with the adb shell settings put global policy_control null.

3. Use of third-party applications (with risks)

Google Play has apps that promise to hide the bottom bar without ADB, such as Nacho Notch or Full Screen Gestures.

• 🚫 Requires permission to overlay (may conflict with other programs).
• 🔄 Frequently reset after rebooting.
• ⚠️ May cause lags in games or bans in some applications (e.g, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).

If you still want to try it,

1. Install Full Screen Gestures from Play Market.
2. Grant permission for Special Opportunities.
3. In the application settings, select Hide the navigation bar.
4. Activate the Startup option when booting (so that the settings are saved).

🔹 Alternative: Edge Gestures allows you to customize your own gestures at the edges of the screen, but does not remove the panel completely, but only reduces its visual presence.

4. Hiding the panel in individual applications

Some programs (such as games or video players) support immersive mode, which automatically hides the navigation bar to activate it:

• 🎮 In games: go to the graphics settings and turn on Full-screen mode or Hide interface elements.
• 🎥 In players (e.g, MX Player or VLC): Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen – the panel will disappear for 3 seconds.
• 📖 In browsers (Chrome, Firefox): scroll down the page – the panel will disappear when reading.

For the compulsory inclusion of immersive mode in any application:

1. Activate Developer Mode (see Section 2).
2. In Settings → For developers, find Debugging → Imitation of display with a cutout.
3. Select Hide the Notch (this will force apps to use the maximum area of the screen).

⚠️ Note: In some banking applications (e.g. SberBank Online or Tinkoff), immersive mode may be blocked for security reasons.

5 What to do if the panel is completely lost (restore)

If after experimenting with ADB or third-party applications, the bottom line has disappeared without the possibility of returning, use these methods:

• 🔄 Reboot: Sometimes the panel returns after a normal reboot.
• 🛠️ Reset gestures: Return navigation to buttons in Settings → Display. → Full screen mode.
• 💻 ADB-Recoil: Execute the command: adb shell settings put global policy_control null*
• ⚙️ Resetting: In extreme cases, reset the interface settings in Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset the settings MIUI (data not deleted).

If nothing helps, and navigation on the phone is impossible:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and use ADB to send a return command.
2. Or connect your mouse via USB OTG so you can control the interface without a sensor.

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Always check your gestures after a change!If swipes are no longer recognized, return standard ADB navigation or MIUI reset.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to remove the bottom panel, Xiaomi users often face typical problems:

🔹 Gamer Tip: In games that support Game Turbo (like Call of Duty Mobile), the bottom bar is hidden automatically. If this does not happen, add the game to the Game Mode list in Xiaomi's settings.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro) after use ADB Artifacts can occur when you scroll through the screen. This is treated by turning off animations in the developer settings (Window animation scale) = Off.).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions