How to remove the bar at the bottom of the screen on Xiaomi: reasons and fix

The black or gray bar at the bottom of Xiaomi’s screen is a common problem faced by smartphone owners. MIUI It can occur after a firmware update, a change in screen resolution, or even for no apparent reason, and in most cases, it's not a hardware malfunction, but a software failure that you can fix yourself.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to remove the band, from simple settings to deep changes to the system. It’s important to understand that the methods differ depending on the model (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3, Mi 11, etc.) and the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or HyperOS). If you only see the bandwidth in certain applications (for example, YouTube or games), the problem may lie in their settings, not in the phone.

Before proceeding with the correction, check:

• 🔍 Does the lane appear in safe mode (hold the power button) → "Safe regime")?
• 📱 Is it on the lock screen and on the menu?
• 🔄 Does it disappear after rebooting?

Answering these questions will help to determine the cause more accurately.

1. Scaling and screen resolution setting

Most often, the bar at the bottom is caused by incorrect interface scaling or inappropriate resolution, which is true for devices with a camera cutout or curved screens (for example, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra), where the system may not correctly calculate the workspace.

How to fix it:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Screen Size and Text (or Display Size in New Versions).
3. Try to set a standard scale (usually an average).
4. Go back and select Screen Resolution → set the maximum (e.g. FHD+ or QHD+).

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If you don't have a screen resolution in your settings, your model doesn't support changing it. Try other methods.

After the changes, restart your phone. If the band is still there, move to the next way, POCO F3) After changing the permission, you may need to reset the screen settings through Settings → Annexes → Application management → Screen settings → Warehouse → Clear the data.

2. Disable navigation gestures

The bar at the bottom of the screen can be a navigational gesture bar that shows up even when using classic buttons. MIUI, particularly noticeable in models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro), where the black stripe merges with the background.

Instructions for unsetting:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Display. → Full screen mode.
• 🔄 Select the navigation buttons (instead of the gesture).
• 🎯 If the buttons are already on, try switching to Gestures, then returning the buttons again.
• 🔧 In some firmware you need to additionally disable Show gesture band in navigation settings.

After the changes, check if the band has disappeared. If not, try restarting the phone manually (hold the power button for 10 seconds). POCO M3 and other budget models may need to reset the launcher settings: to do this, press the empty space on the home screen → Home screen settings → Reset.

3. reset MIUI settings (without data loss)

If the band is created after updating or changing system settings, a partial reset will help. This method does not affect photos, applications and files, but returns to factory settings:

• 📋 Interface and topics
• 🔊 Sounds and vibrations
• 🖥️ Screen settings (including scale)

How to perform the reset:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 5 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → Resetting settings.
4. Select Reset MIUI (not to be confused with Reset to factory!).
5. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

Make a backup of your contacts (export to Google)

Remember the Wi-Fi passwords (they will reset)

Take a picture of the screen settings (brightness, color temperature)

Disable your Mi Account (if tied)

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Attention! Some devices (Redmi 9A, POCO C31) may need to be re-activated after reset, and if your phone requests a password from your Mi Account and you don't remember it, use the FAQ instruction.

4. Correction through ADB (for Advanced)

If previous methods didn't work, the problem could be in the system files. ADB-This method is suitable for users who have previously worked with debugging on the Internet. USB.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Platform Tools (the official tool from Google).
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (5 taps) → For developers → Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute in the terminal: adb shell settings put global force_fullscreen 1
4. Reset the device.

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Team team. force_fullscreen 1 Forced full-screen, removing the program bands, if the band is left, the problem is hardware (damaged plume or matrix).

To reverse the changes, use:

adb shell settings put global force_fullscreen 0

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This could lead to data loss or phone lockdown. If you're not sure what you're doing, contact the service center.

5. Checking for hardware damage

If the band remains after all software patches, the cause may be a physical malfunction:

• 🔌 Display plume (often after a fall or repair).
• 📱 Damaged matrix (artifacts appear, stripes when pressed).
• 🔋 Bloated battery (presses on the screen from the inside).

How to diagnose:

1. Light a flashlight at an angle on the screen – if the band is transparent, it may be a detachment of the matrix.
2. Easy to tap on the area of the strip - if it changes color, the problem is in the plume.
3. Check if the battery is swelling (take the back cover off carefully or contact the service).

⚠️ Note: If you do not have experience in disassembling smartphones, do not try to reconnect the plumes yourself - this can lead to a complete failure of the screen.

Scaling up

Turning off gestures

MIUI reset

ADB-team

Nothing helped, hardware malfunction.

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Additional advice for specific models

Some Xiaomi devices have unique bandwidth issues. Here's what to do depending on the model:

• 📱 Redmi Note 10 Pro / POCO X3 Pro: The strip often appears due to a read mode bug. Turn it off in Settings → Screen. → Reading mode.

If your model isn't on the list, try updating your firmware to the latest version of MIUI or HyperOS. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update. Sometimes the band disappears after installing the patch.

What not to do

When trying to remove the bandwidth, users often make mistakes that exacerbate the problem, and this is something that is strongly discouraged:

• ❌ Install custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS) without knowing the consequences – this can lead to blocking IMEI.

If you have already tried to reset the phone and it did not help, do not repeat the action - better contact the service. Also, do not heat the screen with a hairdryer (this can permanently disable the matrix) or put a lot of pressure on the strip (the risk of damage to the sensor).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the strip on Xiaomi