How to Remove Google Line from Xiaomi Phone Screen: The Complete Guide

The Google search bar on Xiaomi’s home screen appears after a MIUI update or Google service installation — and often gets in the way of taking up space for widgets or app icons. Unlike standard icons, it can’t just be dragged to the cart: the system blocks deletion after a long press, while on different versions of MIUI (12 to 15) and models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T), the removal methods are different — disconnecting in the launcher settings helps somewhere, and you need to roll back updates.

In this article, 5 working methods, including hidden MIUI settings, ADB shutdowns and alternative launchers, we will also discuss why a string can return after a reboot and how to prevent it, all instructions tested on current firmware (2026) and do not require root rights.

Why Google’s line is not deleted in the standard way

In MIUI, Google's search bar is integrated at the MIUI Launcher level, which is not a regular widget, but a part of the shell that:

• 🔗 Linked to Google Play services – its removal can disrupt the app store.
• 🔄 Automatically Recovers After Updates MIUI or Google services.
• 📱 In some models (POCO F5, Redmi K60) blocked by the manufacturer for regional firmware.

Even if you delete the line through the launcher settings, it can come back after:

• ⚡ Resetting the device.
• 🔄 Updates MIUI or Google App.
• 📥 Install new apps from the Play Market.

It is important to understand that complete line deletion without consequences is possible only on global firmware (for example, MIUI Global). On the Chinese version (MIUI China) or firmware for POCO, additional restrictions may apply.

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI Launcher settings

The easiest method is to use the hidden settings of the standard launcher, which runs on MIUI 12-15 and does not require administrator rights.

1. Long tap on the free space of the home screen → select “Screen settings”** (or Home screen settings in English firmware).

Check out the MIUI version (Settings → About the phone)

Backup the main screen (launcher settings → backup)

Close all applications (to avoid crashes)

Turn off the automatic update of Google App (Play Market) → Settings)-->

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14 for POCO) This item may not be available. In that case, try the following method.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root)

If the launcher settings didn’t work, you can turn off the line via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that works on all Xiaomi models but requires a connection to a computer.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (7 times press) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the adb folder and type: adb shell pm hide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
3. Reset the device.

To return the line back, use the command:

adb shell pm unhide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

This will disable the Google app for the current user.-->

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI China) this command can block access to Google Play. Before you do, check if you are using Google services for sync.

Method 3: Use of an alternative launcher

If the first two methods didn’t work, install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher, Hyperion or Lawnchair) that will completely replace the standard MIUI interface and allow you to customize the main screen without restrictions.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Complete control over widgets and icons.
• ✅ There is no forced string of Google.
• ✅ Additional features (gestures, themes, adaptive icons).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Certain functions MIUI (Super Wallpapers may not work.
• ❌ Possible conflicts with system applications.

Recommended launchers for Xiaomi:

After the launcher is installed:

1. Click Home and select the new launcher as the main one.
2. Delete the Google bar through the launcher settings (usually in the Desktop → Widgets section).
3. Set up gestures and appearance to your liking.

Method 4: Rejection of Google App Updates

Sometimes the search bar appears after the Google app updates (e.g., before version 14.x.x), in which case a rollback to the previous version will help.

How to do this:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google* (or Google App) and click on it.

⚠️ Note: Retraction of updates may lead to:

• 🔍 Unworking search in the Chrome browser.
• 📱 Sync errors with Google Account.
• 🔄 Automatic line recovery after the next update.

Method 5: Editing System Files (for Advanced)

If nothing works, you can manually delete the string by editing the system files, a method that requires an unlocked bootloader and a Magisk (root access) installed.

⚠️ Attention: Wrong actions can lead to a device blink (TWRP) beforehand.

Instructions:

1. Install Root Explorer or Mixplorer with root permissions.
2. Go to /system/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox/
3. Rename the GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk file to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk.bak.
4. Reboot the phone.

If the line still appears, check for duplicate files in:

/system/app/GoogleQuickSearchBox/


/product/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox/

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This is the most effective method, but it's risky. Once the MIUI is updated, the string can come back and you'll have to repeat the procedure.

What to do if the line returns after rebooting

If the Google string appears again after a reboot or update, the problem is:

• 🔄 Automatic recovery of system applications (MIUI Protect them from change).
• 📥 Background updates through Play Market.
• 📱 Regional Firmware Restrictions (on the MIUI China line is harder to return).

Decisions:

1. Turn off the automatic update for Google App in the Play Market.
2. Use ADB to permanently shut down (pm disable-user command is more reliable than pm hide command).
3. Install the DisableForceEncrypt or Universal GMS Doze module to block Google’s background processes.
4. Reflash your phone to custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) where there is no default Google string.

On MIUI 15 firmware for Xiaomi 14 and POCO F6, the Google line is tied to the Google Discover service. To remove it, you need to turn Discover off in the screen settings (long press → Settings → Discover disable).

FAQ: Frequent questions