Notes on the Xiaomi Redmi screen are a useful feature for quick access to important information, but sometimes they interfere, take up space or display at the most inopportune moment. For example, confidential records can be accidentally seen by other people when you show photos or launch an application. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to delete notes, from standard MIUI settings to hidden developer settings.
Complicating the problem is that different versions of the firmware (MIUI 12, MIUI 13, HyperOS) may have different settings menus, and some widgets are removed in an unobvious way. We tested all methods on the Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and POCO X3/X4 models – instructions are relevant for most Android 11-14 devices.
1. Delete notes from the lock screen
Xiaomi’s lock screen can display both user notes (from the Notes app) and system notifications to remove them:
- Open the Settings → Lock screen.
- Go to the Lock screen style section.
- Select the current style (such as MIUI or Digital Watch) and click Set up.
- Turn off the option to Show notifications or Widgets on the lock screen.
If you have any notes, check your privacy settings:
- 📱 Settings → Annexes → Permits → Notifications → Find Notes and turn off the display on the locked screen.
- 🔒 In some versions MIUI Disable the content of notifications in the security settings.
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If you still see the notes after disabling the notifications, try restarting the phone – sometimes the changes are only applied after the reboot.
2. How to remove the Notes widget from your desktop
Notes widget on the home screen is removed in the standard way, but there are nuances:
- Press and hold the Notes widget on your desktop.
- At the top of the screen will appear basket - drag widget there.
- If the cart doesn’t appear, try swiping the widget up or down (depending on the MIUI version).
If the widget is not deleted:
- 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.
- 📦 Check if the protection mode is installed (in some firmwares, widgets are blocked by the device administrator).
- 🛠️ Update the Notes app via Play Market – old versions have bugs with removal.
Make sure the widget is not attached to the folder | Check for updates for the Notes app | Turn off power saving mode (it can block changes) |Reboot the device if the widget is "hang-->
3. disabling system notes (notifications)
Xiaomi sometimes shows system notes, such as update reminders or usage tips, which can be turned off:
- Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
- Select System Notifications.
- Find items like MIUI Tips, System Updates, or Security and turn them off.
To completely shut down:
- 📵 In Developer Settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times) turn off the tips on MIUI.
- 🚫 In Settings → Annexes → App management find System Notifications and disable display.
User Notes on the Lock Screen|Widget "Notes" on the desktop|System notifications from MIUI|All options are equally annoying-->
4.Reset the settings of the Notes widget
If the notes continue to appear after deleting, the app settings may have gone wrong.
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the notes and select it.
- Click Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
Warning: This will delete all local notes not synced with Mi Account!If important records are not stored in the cloud, back up:
- 📱 Open the app Notes → Settings → Export of notes.
- 💾 Save the file to Google Drive or send it to your email.
What if I returned after resetting the notes?
5. Delete Notes via ADB (for power users)
If standard methods don’t work, you can remove the Notes widget via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for users with an unlocked bootloader and USB debugging enabled.
Instructions:
- Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with ADB.
- Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices (should display the name of your device).
- Remove the widget command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.notes (this will remove the Notes app only for the current user).
⚠️ Warning: After this command, the Notes app will disappear from the system, so to return it, you will have to reset the phone to the factory settings or reinstall the firmware.
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Use ADB only if other methods have failed. Wrong commands can disrupt the system!
6 Problems after MIUI update
After the firmware update (MIUI 13 → MIUI 14 or HyperOS), notes may reappear due to resetting the widget settings.
| Problem. | Decision | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Notes returned after update | Repeat the steps from Section 1 (disable on the lock screen) | In HyperOS, the path to settings may be different |
| The widget is not removed from the desktop. | Clear the Launcher app data (Settings → Applications → Launcher → Storage → Clear Data) | This will throw off all the icons! |
| System notifications appear again | Turn off Auto-Optimization in Settings → Battery | MIUI can automatically activate notifications after optimization |
If the problem persists, check the firmware version:
- 📲 V MIUI 14 and newer notes can be part of Mi Smart Hub – turn it off in Settings → Connections and sharing.
- 🔧 In HyperOS, widgets are managed through Settings → Desktop → Setting up the layout.
Alternative solutions
If nothing helps, consider radical measures:
- 🔄 Reset to factory settings (delete all data, but guaranteed to remove notes) Before doing this, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.
- 📱 Installing a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher) will replace the standard desktop and allow you to manage widgets flexibly.
- 🛡️ Disabling the Application Notes through ADB (without removal: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.notes (the app will stay in the system, but will stop working).
⚠️ Warning: resetting to factory settings will delete all data, including photos, contacts and messages. If you haven't backed up, it won't be possible to restore the information.