How to Hide or Remove the “Find” Line from Xiaomi’s Home Screen: All Ways

The search bar on the home screen of Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO is one of the most annoying elements of the MIUI/HyperOS interface for many users. It takes up space, interferes with the placement of widgets and constantly offers unnecessary hints. Worse, in new versions of the firmware, developers deliberately concealed the standard way to disable it, leaving users only workarounds.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of removing the search bar - from simple launcher settings to using the search engine. ADB-Important: some methods require unlocking the bootloader or the superuser rights, but most solutions work without root. MIUI (For example, switching to HyperOS, some methods may stop working – we noted such cases in the compatibility table.

If you are using Xiaomi 12/13/14, Redmi Note 11/12 or POCO F4/F5, first check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

1. Standard shutdown via launcher settings (MIUI 12–14)

In MIUI 12-14 (before HyperOS), the search bar could be removed from the launcher menu, which works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices released before 2023.

  1. Press and hold the empty space on the home screen until the settings menu appears.
  2. Select Screen Settings (or Launcher Settings on some models).
  3. Scroll down to the Search section on the home screen and turn off the switch.
  4. Confirm the action if a warning appears about resetting the launcher settings.

If this item is not available, then your firmware has been modified (for example, the global version of MIUI EU or custom build), or you are using HyperOS.

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⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K60 Pro) after disabling the search bar, the quick action bar (swipe down) may be lost. To return it, restart the phone or reset the launcher settings in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data.

2.Use of ADB-commands (no root, for example) MIUI HyperOS)

If the standard method didn’t work, the most reliable method is to disable it via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which doesn’t require superuser rights, but requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and an ADB tool installed.

Here's what we need to do:

  1. Turn on USB debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times until the message “You’re a developer” appears). Then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers and activate Debugging over USB.
  2. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
  3. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
  4. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB and type: adb shell pm hide com.miui.search For HyperOS use: adb shell pm hide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put secure miui_home_search_visibility 0

Once you've done the commands, restart your phone. The search string should disappear. To get it back, use the same command, replacing hide with unhide or 0 with 1.

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If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, try reinstalling the drivers via the Mi Unlock Tool. Also check that the developer settings have enabled the Allow USB Debugging (Safe Mode) option.

On some devices (especially global firmware), the search bar is not owned by Xiaomi, but by Google, in which case it can be disabled through the settings of the Google app:

  1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter “G” on the home screen or menu).
  2. Click on your avatar in the upper right corner → Settings → General.
  3. Select Search, Now and Voice Assistant → Search widget on the home screen.
  4. Turn off the switch Show Google Search widget.

If this item is missing, try an alternative path:

  1. Click the search bar on the home screen and drag it up into the Delete bar (as with the widget).
  2. If deletion is blocked, go to Settings → Apps → App Management → Google and click Disable (this won’t delete the app, but will hide the widget).

⚠️ Note: Disabling Google App may disrupt Google Play, contact sync and notifications. If Gmail emails stop coming or YouTube doesn't work, return settings back.

4. Use of third-party launchers (Nova, Lawnchair, Apex)

If none of the previous methods worked, the most versatile method is to install a third-party launcher, which will not only remove the search bar, but also completely customize the home screen.

  • 🔹 Nova Launcher supports gestures, adaptive icons and concealment of interface elements.
  • 🔹 Lawnchair is an open source lightweight launcher optimized for Android.
  • 🔹 Apex Launcher – an alternative with wide widget settings.
  • 🔹 Microsoft Launcher – if you need Windows and Office 365 integration.

After installation:

  1. Click the Home button and select the new launcher as the main one.
  2. Click the blank space on the screen → Launcher settings → Docking station (or Search Panel).
  3. Turn off the search bar display or replace it with another widget.

The downside of this method is that some Xiaomi system features (such as Game Turbo or Second Space) may become less accessible, and third-party launchers sometimes conflict with HyperOS, causing slowdowns.

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5. editing system files (root only)

If you have root rights, you can delete the search bar by editing system files, which is a risky method, because if you make a mistake, the phone may stop loading, so back up before you start.

Instructions for MIUI:

  1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Solid Explorer or Root Explorer).
  2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiHome (for MIUI) or /system/priv-app/Launcher (for HyperOS).
  3. Find the MiuiHome.apk file (or Launcher.apk) and make a copy of it.
  4. Open the file in the text editor (for example, MT Manager) and find the lines associated with com.miui.search or search_widget.
  5. Delete or comment on these lines, save the file, and reboot the phone.

HyperOS may require additional file deletion in /system/product/overlay (folders called search).

⚠️ Note: After updating the firmware, all changes to the system files will reset. To avoid this, create a script in Magisk before updating, which will automatically apply your edits. /system Directly – use Magisk modules for security.

What if the phone does not boot after editing system files?
If, after the changes, /system The device is getting stuck on the Xiaomi logo, try it: 1. Log in Fastboot Mode (squeeze power supply) + Loudness down when switched on). 2. Connect to the PC and execute the command: fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img (If you have Magisk installed). 3. If this doesn’t work, go through the Mi Flash Tool and select the Clean All option (the data will be erased!).

6.Resetting launcher settings to factory

If the search bar appears after an update or a theme change, sometimes resetting the launcher helps, it won't delete your data, but it will return the standard location of the icons and widgets.

How to reset:

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
  2. Find the Launcher app (or MiuiHome) and select it.
  3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm the action.
  4. Reboot the phone.

After reset, the search bar may disappear, but will return after the next update. MIUI/HyperOS. To fix the result, immediately after reset use ADB-method 2) or install a third-party launcher.

If the reset didn’t help, try rolling back the launcher update:

  1. In the same Application Management menu, click on the three dots in the top corner and select Show System Processes.
  2. Find MiuiHome → Remove the updates.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

MethodDifficultyPC requiredRoot is required.It's powered by HyperOS.Risk to the system
Launcher settings⭐❌ No.❌ No.❌ No.❌ No.
ADB-team⭐⭐✅ Yes.❌ No.✅ Yes.⚠️ Low.
Google settings⭐❌ No.❌ No.✅ Yes.❌ No.
Sideways launcher⭐⭐❌ No.❌ No.✅ Yes.⚠️ Medium (conflicts with HyperOS)
Editing system files⭐⭐⭐✅ Yes.✅ Yes.✅ Yes.❗ High (risk of brick)

For most users, the best option — ADB-If you don't want to connect your phone to your computer, try the Google settings method first or reset the launcher.

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On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70), standard methods often don’t work, and in this case ADB or Nova Launcher are the most reliable solutions.

FAQ: Frequent questions

The search bar is gone, but now the swipe down for the notification bar is no longer working. How do you fix it?
This is a known problem on some models (Xiaomi 12T, POCO F4 GT). To return the swipe: Go to Settings → Screen → Navigation buttons. Select Gestures and turn off/on the Swipe option down for the notification panel. If that doesn't help, reset the launcher settings (section 6).
After upgrading to HyperOS, the search bar returned. How do you remove it forever?
In HyperOS, developers have returned the search bar as an integral part of the interface. To delete it forever: Use ADB-command for com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox (section) 2). Install Nova Launcher and disable search widgets in its settings. If you have root, delete the file /system/product/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox/GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk. Please note that future HyperOS updates may include protection against such changes.
Can I remove the search bar without a computer?
Yes, there are three ways to do it without a PC: Use the launcher settings (section 1) — runs on MIUI 12-14. Disable the widget through Google settings (section 3). Install a third-party launcher (section 4). If none of these methods worked, you can't remove the search bar on HyperOS without ADB or root.
Will the ADB method work on the POCO F5 with global firmware?
Nana POCO F5 (And other global firmware models, the search bar is usually Google's, not Xiaomi's. So: Try the method from Section 3 first (Google settings). If it doesn't work, use it. ADB-command for com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox: adb shell pm hide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox Global firmware often blocks changes to system applications, so it may be necessary to unlock the bootloader.
When you delete the search bar, the voice commands, OK, Google, stopped working. How do you get it back?
This is because the voice assistant is tied to the search widget. To return the feature: Open Google → Settings → Voice Search. Activate the OK Google option and retrain your voice. If that doesn't work, return the search bar via ADB: adb shell pm unhide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox Alternatively use voice commands via Google Assistant (hold the Home button).