How to Remove Weather from Xiaomi’s Home Screen: A Complete Guide to MIUI

The Xiaomi home screen weather widget is a useful feature for some and an annoying element for others. If you fall into the second category, you can delete it in 2-3 minutes without resorting to radical measures like resetting. The problem is that MIUI hides this option in non-obvious menus, and in some versions of the firmware the path to settings changes. We tested all the current methods on the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Mi 11 – they work on MIUI 12, 13 and 14 (including global and Chinese versions).

The complexity of the process depends on the shell version: in MIUI 14, developers have simplified the interface, but in older versions you will have to dig into the theme settings. It is important to understand that the weather widget can be part of the system theme (for example, in the themes of Ocean or Space, it is built into the design), in such cases, you will need to change the the theme completely. If the widget is added as a separate element, it can be removed in two touches.

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Why the weather widget is not removed in the standard way

Most Android smartphones remove widgets with a long press and drag and drop in the cart, but Xiaomi doesn't always work, and the reason is that MIUI architecture:

  • 🔄 Integration with the system: Weather widget in MIUI often tied to the Weather app (com.miui.weather2), which cannot be completely disabled without root rights.
  • 🎨 Subject Dependence: In some themes (e.g., Minimalism or Dark Matter), the weather widget is part of the desktop design and is not removed separately.
  • 📱 Firmware version: B MIUI 12 and older, the path to the widget settings is different. MIUI 14 option hidden in the Settings menu → Desktop, and in MIUI 13 - In Themes.
  • 🔒 Manufacturer restrictions: On some models (e.g. Redmi) 10C or POCO M4 Pro) weather widget blocked for regions with mandatory binding to Xiaomi services.

If you press the widget for a long time, don't rush to reset the settings. First check if it's part of the theme. To do that, go to Settings → Themes and try using the standard Basic theme. In 80% of cases, the widget disappears automatically.

Important! On smartphones with MIUI for POCO (like the POCO F4 or POCO X3 Pro), the path to settings may be different. Here, the weather widget is often tied to the POCO Launcher app, and removing it requires additional steps.

Method 1: Removal by long press (works in 60% of cases)

This is the easiest method, but it doesn’t work on all devices.It’s suitable for Xiaomi with MIUI 13/14, where the widget is added as a separate element rather than sewn into the theme.

  1. Press and hold your finger on the weather widget for 1-2 seconds.
  2. If there is a menu with a basket icon (🗑️), Drag the widget into it.
  3. Confirm the removal by clicking Delete or OK.

If the cart does not appear, and the widget just “shakes” or opens the settings menu – go to the next method.

☑️ Checking before removing the widget

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What if the widget doesn't get deleted? On some models (like the Redmi Note 11), a long press opens the menu with the option of Setting the widget.

  1. Slip on the widget settings.
  2. Turn off the option to Show on the main screen.
  3. Save the changes and restart the smartphone.

Method 2: Disconnect through desktop settings

This method works on MIUI 14 and some MIUI 13 builds, and it allows you to disable the weather widget without removing the Weather app.

Instructions:

  1. Open the Settings. → Desktop.
  2. Select the option of Widget Settings or Desktop Elements (the name depends on the version of MIUI).
  3. Find the weather list and turn off the slider.
  4. Reboot your smartphone so that the changes take effect.

What to do if the "Widget settings" item is not?
On some devices (e.g. Redmi) 9A) In this case, try: 1. Install an alternative launcher (for example, Nova Launcher). 2. Update MIUI through settings → The phone. → System Update. 3. Reset Launcher Settings in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher (Option Reset settings).

If the weather widget is gone but reappears after a while, it means that it is tied to system updates, in which case only changing the theme (mode 3) or disabling the application (mode 4) will help.

Method 3: Change the subject to standard

On Xiaomi smartphones, the weather widget is often part of the theme, and if you use a custom theme (like Neon Cyberpunk or Winter Tale), the widget can be sewn into the design, and the solution is to bring back the standard theme.

Step-by-step:

  1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush) 🎨).
  2. Go to the My Themes or Online tab (depending on the MIUI version).
  3. Find a theme “Default” or “Standard” and apply it.
  4. Confirm the changes and wait for application (may take up to 30 seconds).

If the weather widget remains after the theme change, check:

  • 🔍 Is there an additional shell (for example, MIUI Lite or POCO Launcher).
  • 🔄 Is the themes synced with Xiaomi account enabled (disabled in Settings) → Xiaomi account → Synchronization).
  • 📱 Is your model an exception (for example, on the Mi Mix 4, the weather widget is only removed via the Mix 4 model). ADB).

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If you don't like the standard theme, but the weather widget is in the way, try looking for a theme catalog that says "No widgets" or "Minimal." These themes usually don't have weather elements built in.

Method 4: Disable the Weather app (requires caution)

If previous methods failed, you can completely disable the Weather system app, which will cause the widget to disappear, but also block access to weather forecasts through search and voice assistant.

How to turn it off:

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
  2. In the search box, enter the weather (Weather).
  3. Select the Weather app (com.miui.weather2).
  4. Click Disable and confirm the action.

⚠️ Attention! On some devices (e.g. Redmi) K50) Disabling the application Weather can cause system notifications to malfunction. If after turning off there are problems, return the application to its original state through the same settings section.

Alternatively, hide the app instead of completely shutting it down:

  1. In the Weather app menu, select Hide (if the option is available).
  2. The widget will disappear, but the app itself will remain functional.

If the option is inactive (locked in gray), it means that the application is protected by the system, in which case only the use of ADB (method 5) or the installation of a custom launcher will help.

Method 5: Remove via ADB (for power users)

This is the most radical method that is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including those where the weather widget cannot be removed by standard methods. USB.

Step-by-step:

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

Connect your smartphone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.

ADB Tools

Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.

adb devices

(Your device serial number should appear).

Weather.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.weather2

Reboot your smartphone.

If the weather widget is gone but you want to get it back, follow the command:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.weather2

⚠️ Attention, misuse ADB Do not execute commands unless you are sure of their purpose, for example, the command adb shell pm uninstall. -k --user 0 com.miui.weather2 Delete the application completely, which may disrupt other system services.

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ADB-Teams are working on all versions MIUI, But they need to be debugged on. USB. Once the commands are executed, the weather widget will disappear forever until you turn the app back on.

Alternative solutions: custom launchers and root

If neither of these methods worked, there are two options:

  1. Installing a third-party launcher (e.g. Nova Launcher, Lawnchair or Hyperion Launcher) These applications allow you to fully customize your desktop, including removing system widgets.
  2. Getting root rights and removing the Weather app through Titanium Backup or Root Explorer is a risky method: it takes away warranties and can disrupt MIUI.

Comparison of methods:

MethodDifficultyPC requiredRisks.Efficiency
Long press.⭐❌ No.Absent.60%
Desktop settings⭐⭐❌ No.Absent.75%
Change of subject⭐⭐❌ No.Loss of customization80%
Disabling the application⭐⭐⭐❌ No.Notification failures90%
ADB⭐⭐⭐⭐✅ Yes.Systemic errors99%
Root⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✅ Yes.Loss of guarantee100%

For most users, the best solution is to change the theme or install Nova Launcher, which does not require technical skills and does not pose a risk to the system.

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If you have chosen a custom launcher, but want to save branded MIUI chips (for example, gestures or animations), try POCO Launcher - it is as close to the standard interface, but allows you to remove unnecessary widgets.

Frequently asked questions

After removing the weather widget, the voice command "What weather?" stopped working.
This is normal: the XiaoAI voice assistant uses data from the Weather app. To return the function, just turn the app back on in the settings (Settings → Apps → Weather → Enable) and the widget itself will not return.
My Redmi 9 doesn't have "Widget Settings" on the desktop menu. What do I do?
On older models (e.g. Redmi) 9/9A/9C) This item may not be available. Try: Update MIUI To the latest version, install an alternative launcher. ADB-team to disable the Weather app.
Can you remove the weather widget without losing other features?
Yes, if the widget doesn't fit into the theme, use method 1 (long press) or method 2 (desktop settings), if the widget is part of the theme, change it to the standard one, but you lose the customization of the interface.
After resetting the weather widget came back. How do you avoid it?
When resetting to factory settings, all system widgets return. To avoid this: Before reset, disable the Weather app via ADB. Use backup without system applications (in Settings → System → Backup, uncheck System Data). After reset, immediately install the custom launcher.
On POCO F3, the weather widget returns after the reboot. Why?
On MIUI devices for POCO, the weather widget is tied to the POCO System. To remove it permanently: Open Settings → Applications → Application Management. Find POCO System (com.poco.system). Turn off AutoRun. Remove the widget in the standard way (long press).