The MIUI interface that Xiaomi installs on its smartphones is known for its functionality, but sometimes it has elements that annoy users. One of these elements is a translucent bar that appears on the side of the screen when the sound level changes, which overlaps the content in games and video players, distracting from the main process.
Users often look for ways to change the interface to enjoy media without unnecessary visual interference, and standard system tools don't shut it down completely, because it's part of the system UI. However, there are proven methods to solve this problem.
In this article, we will discuss all the available methods, from simple audio settings to the use of special applications and third-party themes, you will learn how to minimize the visual impact of the system on your interaction with a Redmi or Poco smartphone.
Why is the volume bar appearing and why hide it?
The volume control is the normal behavior of the Android operating system in the MIUI shell. When you press the volume buttons, the system instantly responds by displaying the current sound level on the screen. This is necessary for visual control, but implementation as a wide stripe on the side is not always convenient.
The main problem is the layout of the interface element, which often overlaps important control buttons in games or subtitles in video players, especially on devices with elongated screens, where the useful area of the display is already limited by the frame of the case.
⚠️ Note: Complete removal of system interface elements may require root rights or debugging. USB. Be careful when interfering with system files.
There are several reasons why users want to get rid of this band:
- 🎮 The strip covers the game controls during battles.
- 🎬 Visual noise distracts when watching movies in horizontal mode.
- 👆 Accidental tapping of the volume bar can change the sound settings.
- 🎨 Aesthetic inconsistency with the established theme of design.
Understanding the nature of this element helps you choose the right method to deal with it, and if standard settings don’t help, you have to resort to more radical measures, such as changing the topic or using third-party software.
Adjusting the standard behavior of the sound buttons
Before you get to the tricky stuff, you should check the basic settings. In some versions of MIUI, you can change the behavior of the volume buttons, which indirectly affects the appearance of the regulator. Go to the Settings → Sound and vibration menu.
It's important to pay attention to touch and media tuning, sometimes turning off the system's sound effects makes the band appear less intrusive or shortens the display time, and check the settings for specific applications in the audio control section.
You can also find the option "Use Volume buttons for" in the audio settings menu, make sure that you don't select system sound management if you want the buttons to work only for multimedia, which won't take away the band, but will make it more predictable.
If standard switches do not give the desired result, you need to move to deeper changes to the interface. Standard Xiaomi functionality does not provide for a complete shutdown of this element without additional actions.
Using design themes to change the interface
The safest and most efficient way to change the appearance of the volume control is to install a third-party theme. There are thousands of options in the MIUI theme store, many of which have unique design system elements, including the volume band.
Some themes make the bar transparent, others move it to the center or change it to a small indicator. To find the right one, open the Topics app, go to Profiles or My Pages and select a theme with a minimalist design.
Where to download safe topics?
The process of setting the theme is simple:
- 📲 Open the “Themes” app on your desktop.
- 🔍 Type “Minimal”, “iOS style” or “Clean” into the search».
- 📥 Download your favorite topic and click "Apply».
- ⚙️ Check how the volume control has changed.
It is important to note that not all themes change system elements completely, and in some cases, you may need to apply the theme through the “No Limits” mode in the developer settings if the standard application does not work.
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Changing the theme is the only regular way to change the design of system elements without root rights.
Application of third-party applications for sound management
If you don't want to change the theme of the entire interface, you can use third-party applications that intercept volume control, and these programs create their own interface on top of the system, completely hiding the standard MIUI bandwidth.
One popular solution is the Volume Control app, or analogues available on Google Play, which allows you to customize the look, transparency and display time of the slider, and once you install the app, the system regulator stops appearing.
These applications often require special permissions, so you'll need to give access to "Above Other Windows" and maybe enable accessibility, so that the app can control the output and visualization.
| Annex | Functional | Demands a Root. | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Control | Castom slider | No. | Minimalist design |
| Sound Assistant | Fine tuning | No. | From Samsung, it works for Xiaomi. |
| Button Mapper | Reassignment | No. | Hiding the standard actions |
Using third-party software is a trade-off: You get the look you want, but you add another application that works in the background, which can slightly increase battery consumption.
Blocking buttons in games and applications
Often, the volume band problem occurs during play, randomly pressing volume buttons causes a band to appear, which can be worth winning in competitive mode. MIUI has a built-in Game Turbo feature to solve this problem.
In Game Turbo settings, you can block volume buttons while you play, which will prevent the regulator from appearing even when you physically press the buttons. To set this up, run the game through the acceleration panel and select the appropriate item in the settings menu.
☑️ Setting up the Game Turbo
There is also a Do Not Disturb mode that can be activated manually or on a schedule, in which notifications and some system sounds are blocked, reducing the likelihood of pop-ups, although the volume bar itself can still be displayed when pressed.
To completely ignore buttons in specific applications, you can use the functions of special capabilities (Accessibility). Some helper applications allow you to reassign the actions of the volume buttons, turning them into, for example, track switching buttons or cameras.
Using ADB to hide system elements
For advanced users who are not afraid of the command line, there is a method of hiding the bandwidth through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not require root rights, but requires connecting to a computer and executing certain commands.
The method is to disable or hide the system components responsible for rendering UI volume, but in newer versions of Android and MIUI, directly disabling this component can lead to unstable system operation, so this method is considered experimental.
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.soundrecorderThe above command is an example, but the volume band often requires intervention in system settings via settings put global. Specific keys may vary depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14).
⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB commands may cause individual smartphone functions to fail. Create a backup of data before starting.
If you are not sure about your actions, it is better to refrain from using ADB to modify the system UI. An error in the command syntax may require resetting the device to factory settings.