How to remove the strip at the bottom of the screen on Xiaomi smartphones: from software settings to hardware reasons

Why does the bar appear at the bottom of the screen and can it be removed by yourself?

The black, gray or colored bar at the bottom of Xiaomi’s display is one of the most common problems faced by smartphone owners, and 80 percent of the time it is due to software failures of MIUI or incorrect display settings, but sometimes hardware malfunctions are to blame, such as when a phone falls or moisture hits, the band can signal damage to the plume or matrix.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to eliminate the bandwidth — from basic (reboot, reset screen settings) to advanced (rolling firmware, diagnostics of iron). Particular attention will be paid to the models of Redmi Note 11/12, POCO X4/X5 and Xiaomi 13/14, where the problem is most common. If after reading the strip remains — you will know exactly whether to carry the phone to the service or you can do without repair.

1.Reboot and check basic screen settings

Start with the simplest: forced reboot. Press the power button for 10 to 15 seconds until the screen goes out and the phone reboots. In 30% of cases, the band disappears after this step - especially if it appeared after installing an update or an application crash.

If the reboot didn't work, check the screen zoom settings. Sometimes the bar is due to incorrect screen resolution or pixel density (DPI).

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Screen. → Screen size and select the "Default" value".
• 📏 In the same menu, check the screen resolution – it should match the native resolution of your model (e.g., the screen resolution, 2400×1080 For the Redmi Note 11 Pro+).
• 🔄 If the options are gray and inactive, then the manufacturer has blocked their change - go to the next method.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI change DPI If artifacts appear after adjustment, return the values to place or reset the screen settings (see Section 3).

2. Reset screen settings and sensor calibration

If the band appeared after updating MIUI or installing custom firmware, the problem may lie in the lost display settings, in which case, resetting the screen settings to factory:

1. Open Settings → System → Additional → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset Screen Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

After reset, check if the band has disappeared. If not, try recalibrating the sensor (yes, this affects the display!):

Type in the phone app ##6484## → select “Test Touch” → follow the instructions on the screen.

Calibration helps if the band appeared due to a malfunction of the display module. For example, on POCO F3 after upgrading to MIUI 14, many users encountered "ghost" stripes that disappeared after calibration.

Check for backup copies of important data

Make sure that the battery charge is > 50%

Turn off your Google account (if you plan to reset completely)

Remember passwords from Wi-Fi and apps-->

3. Update or rollback of MIUI firmware

The stripe at the bottom of the screen is a frequent bug of specific versions of MIUI. For example, MIUI 13.0.6 for the Redmi Note 10 Pro had an error displaying the bottom navigation bar, which looked like a gray bar, in which case only an upgrade to MIUI 13.0.8 or higher helped.

How to update firmware:

• 📥 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔄 Click "Check Updates" and install the latest version.
• 📌 If the update is not available, download it manually from the official Xiaomi website (choose the version for your model!).

If the band appeared after the update:

1. Reverse to the previous version of MIUI via Fastboot or Recovery.
2. Use the Mi Flash Tool to run the old version (instructions on the support site).

⚠️ Attention: Firmware rollback erases all data from your phone! before the procedure, back up via Settings → Additionally. → Backup or Mi Cloud Backup.

4. Checking hardware faults

If software methods do not help, the band may be caused by physical damage:

• 💥 Phone drop – even a minor impact can damage a display plume or matrix.
• 💧 Moisture infestation – corrosion of contacts leads to artifacts on the screen.
• 🔋 Overheating or Battery Bloating – Pressure on the matrix causes streaks.

How to diagnose a hardware malfunction:

1. Connect the phone to your computer and check if the band on the Fastboot screen is showing (when booting with the volume button clamped). If so, the problem is in the matrix or the plume.
2. Light a flashlight at an angle on the screen: if the stripe is visible even when the display is off, it is mechanical damage.
3. Check if the sensor is responsive to touch in the band, and if it's not, the touchscreen is damaged.

Critical: If the band appeared after the phone fell into water or on a hard surface, do not try to disassemble it yourself, 90% of the time it exacerbates the damage and leads to loss of warranty.

5. Factory reset and alternative solutions

If all previous methods failed, you'll have a complete reset, which will delete all the data, but it will return the phone to its original state, eliminating the software conflicts:

Settings → About phone → Reset settings → Delete all data

Alternative solutions (if the reset did not help):

• 🛠️ Replacement of the display module – if the band is caused by damage to the matrix (cost: 3,000 to 10,000) ₽ model-wise).
• 🔧 Flip-through EDL — if the problem is in the "beaten" section of the firmware (requires special equipment).
• 📱 Using a phone with a stripe – if it does not interfere with work, you can hide it through the navigation settings (see below).

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In the models with AMOLED-The bandwidth can be caused by pixel burnout by screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra) and check this with the “broken pixel” test in the Screen Test app (available on Google Play).

How to temporarily hide the strip (if it is impossible to remove it)

If the band does not disappear, but does not interfere with the operation of the phone, it can be visually hidden:

1. Activate navigation gestures instead of buttons: Settings → Screen → Navigation panel → Gestures.
2. Set a black theme and turn on Dark Mode for all applications – the band will become less noticeable.
3. Use wallpaper with a dark lower edge (for example, a gradient from black to color).

On some models (for example, the POCO F4 GT) you can enable the cover of the cutout and stripes through the engineering menu:

Dial ##64663## → Select “Hide Notch & Bottom Bar” → Reboot your phone.

⚠️ Warning: Changes to the engineering menu can cause the phone to run unstable, and it is not recommended to use this method on major devices.

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If the band appeared after the update, try to roll back the firmware first. If after the fall, bring it to the service. Otherwise, start with the software methods (screen reset, calibration).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the stripe on Xiaomi's screen