How to Remove Google’s Panel from Xiaomi’s Screen: From Disconnection to Deletion

Google’s search bar on Xiaomi’s home screen is one of the most controversial elements of MIUI. On the one hand, it provides fast access to Internet searches, on the other, it takes up space, consumes resources and is not always convenient. It is especially annoying for users that the panel can not simply be dragged into the cart like a regular widget. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to remove it, from standard settings to radical methods using ADB and superuser rights.

It's important to understand that Xiaomi integrates Google services at the firmware level, so simply hiding the panel doesn't always solve the problem. In some cases, it may reappear after a system update or reboot. We tested all methods on current versions of MIUI 14/13/12 (including global and Chinese builds) and selected only those that work stably. If you use custom firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience, some of the instructions may not be suitable - we'll mention this separately.

Before you start, check your firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI. This will help you avoid errors when choosing a method. Also note that some actions (for example, working with ADB) require the developer mode to be turned on. If you have it disabled, activate it by pressing the MIUI version 7 times in your phone settings.

1. Method: Hiding the panel through launcher settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI launcher options. It doesn't remove the panel completely, but removes it from view, freeing up space on the home screen. It's suitable for most models, including the Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13 and POCO F5.

Instructions:

• 📱 Long pressing in the free place of the main screen → Select the Home Screen Settings.
• 🔍 Scroll down to the Google Search Bar (or Google App in global versions) section).
• 🔘 Switch the slider to the off position.
• 🔄 Restart your phone (optional, but helps to fix the changes).

If you don't have a Google bar in your settings, your MIUI version doesn't support this menu, so move on to the next one. Also note that on some devices (e.g. Xiaomi Pad 6), the panel may return after you update the launcher via Google Play.

⚠️ Note: On Chinese firmware devices (without Google services), this method won’t work — there’s simply no search bar. If you see it on the Chinese version, you have a modified launcher (for example, through Magisk), and you need to remove the panel in other ways.

2. Method: Disconnect through the settings of the Google application

If the panel stays in place even after the launcher’s settings are turned off, try blocking it through the application manager.This method works on MIUI 12-14 and does not require superuser rights, but can lead to errors in the work of other Google services (for example, Google Assistant).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System.
3. Find the Google (or Google App) list and tap it.
4. Select Disable (Do not Remove Updates!) Confirm the action.
5. Reset the device.

After that, the search bar should disappear, but note:

• 🔍 Search by phone (Google Lens, voice search) will stop working.
• 📱 Some widgets (such as Google weather) may not display correctly.
• 🔄 After updating the Google app through the Play Market panel may return.

Make a backup copy of important data|Remember account passwords (in case of synchronization failure)|Check the work of an alternative search engine (DuckDuckGo, Yandex)|Make sure the developer mode is turned on (to roll back changes)-->

If you have stopped working push notifications (for example, from Gmail or YouTube) after disabling the Google App, return the settings back, in which case you should use the following method with ADB.

Method 3: Removal via ADB (without root)

For advanced users who are ready to work with the command line, there is a method of removing the panel through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which does not require root permissions, but requires connecting the phone to a computer, the advantage of this method is that the panel will not return after the updates (unless you reset the phone settings).

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS and installed Xiaomi drivers.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Utility. ADB (You can download from the official Android website).
• 🔧 Developer mode enabled and debugging by USB (Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the computer and confirm the debugging permission on the smartphone screen.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Run the command to remove the panel: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
5. Reboot the phone.

After this command, the search bar will be deleted for the current user (without deleting system files). If you want to return it back, use:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra), this command may cause the launcher to crash. If the screen turns black after the reboot or the launcher stops opening, reset the launcher via Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data.

Method: Removal with Magisk (with root)

If you have root rights (installed by Magisk), you can remove the Google search bar at the system file level, which is the most radical and guaranteed to remove the panel forever, but requires caution - wrong actions can lead to a "brick" of the device.

Step-by-step:

• 📲 Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
• 🔍 Cross the path: /system/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox or (on some firmware): /system/app/GoogleQuickSearchBox
• 🗑️ Delete the GoogleQuickSearchBox folder (or rename it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.bak for rollbacks).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

Alternative method through Magisk:

1. Download Universal GMS Doze or Disable Flags from the Magisk repository.
2. Install the module through Magisk Manager and restart.
3. In the module settings, find the option to disable the Google search bar.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ The panel is permanently removed, even after updates.
• ✅ Does not affect the performance of other Google services (unless you delete the associated libraries).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires root and can disrupt SafetyNet (banking application issues).
• ❌ On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU) This can lead to the error com.google.process.gapps.

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Before you delete your system files, back up your phone via TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery, which will allow you to restore your phone if something goes wrong.

5. Method: Use of an alternative launcher

If all previous methods have failed or seem too complicated, the most reliable option is to install a launcher side.This won't remove the Google search bar from the system, but will hide it from your eyes.

• 🌐 Nova Launcher (maximum customization, gesture support).
• 🎨 Lawnchair (lightweight, open source).
• 🔍 Microsoft Launcher (Integration with Windows, Minimalist Design).
• 📱 Hyperion Launcher (optimized for Xiaomi, themes support).

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play or APKMirror (if you don’t have access to Google services).
2. Open the app and select it as the default launcher.
3. In the new launcher settings, turn off the display of Google widgets (usually in the Home Screen → Widgets section).
4. If necessary, hide the search bar through the launcher settings (in Nova Launcher: Settings → Home screen → Search bar → No).

Advantages of this method:

• 🔧 Does not require root or complex manipulation.
• 🎨 Allows you to completely remake the interface for yourself.
• 🔄 It’s easy to return a standard launcher if something goes wrong.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI China) Third-party launchers can work unstable - disappearing wallpaper, not showing app icons or reset settings after rebooting. In this case, try the Hyperion launcher, it is better optimized for Xiaomi.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier, we've put together a table with the pros and cons of each method, focus on your phone model, MIUI version and risk-taking.

For most users, we recommend starting with the launcher or alternative launcher settings. If the panel returns after updates, try the method with ADB. Using root only makes sense if you are an experienced user and are ready for possible problems with SafetyNet.

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On Chinese firmware (without Google services), the search bar is not originally available. If it appeared, you installed it. GMS-Package or modified launcher - you need to remove it through Magisk or ADB.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after successfully removing Google's search bar, users are facing problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to solve them.

Problem 1: The panel returns after the Google App update via the Play Market.

• 🔧 Solution: Turn off automatic updates for Google App in Play Market → Settings → Auto-update of applications → Not update automatically.
• 📵 Alternative: Remove updates to Google App in Settings → Annexes → Google → Three points. → Remove updates.

Problem 2: After removal through ADB, push notifications stopped working.

• 🔄 Solution: Return Google App command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox Then turn off the panel via launcher settings.
• 📧 Alternative: Use alternative services for push notifications (e.g. Pushy or UnifiedPush).

Problem 3: In Chinese firmware, the search bar appeared after installing Google Play Services.

• 🔧 Solution: Remove Google Quick Search Box via Magisk (method 4) or roll back to stock firmware without GMS.
• 🛠️ Alternative: Install MIUI EU (European firmware without Chinese restrictions, but with Google services).

Problem 4: Google Assistant is missing after deleting the panel.

• 🎤 Solution: Install an alternative voice assistant (e.g. Alexa or Alice from Yandex).
• 🔄 Alternative: Return the Google App, but only disable the panel widget through ADB: adb shell pm hide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/com.google.android.apps.gsa.staticplugins.opa.OpaActivity

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