How to completely remove the tape widgets on the phone Xiaomi: 5 working ways

The widget tape on Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi, Poco and Mi models) is a left-hand screen with weather, news and fast features that appears when swiped to the right of the home screen. For many users, this element of the MIUI interface becomes a source of irritation: it takes up space, slows down the system and shows unnecessary information. Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not add the “delete” button to the standard settings, but there are several ways to disable or hide the widget tape forever – both without root rights and using deep settings.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods for MIUI 12-15 (including global and Chinese firmware), and why tape can come back spontaneously after updates and how to avoid it. If you want to return the standard desktop look without unnecessary swipes, read on.

Why Widget Ribbon is Interfering with Xiaomi Users

At first glance, the MiuiHome tape seems useful, showing the weather, calendar, quick contacts, and even news, but in practice, many people face the following problems:

• 🐢 Brakes and lags: The tape loads data in the background, which eats up to 10-15% of battery power per day (according to tests on the Redmi Note 11 and Poco). X5).
• 📱 Random swipes: When trying to open a notification bar or other screen, users often end up in the tape, which is annoying.
• 🔄 Inability to customize: you can’t remove individual widgets (such as Mi Video or Mi Browser), only hide them through complex manipulations.
• 🔒 Data collection: The tape loads content from Xiaomi servers, raising privacy questions (especially in Chinese firmware).

According to a survey of Xiaomi owners (2023), 68% of users want to remove the widget tape, but do not know how, while in MIUI 14+, the manufacturer has further integrated it with the system, making it more difficult to disconnect.

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (without root)

The easiest method is to hide the widget tape through standard settings, and it works on most models (Redmi Note 10/11/12, Poco F3/F4/F5, Mi 11/12/13) with MIUI 12-15 firmware (including global and European versions).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Desktop (or Home in some versions).
2. Scroll down and find the Widget Ribbon item (may be called Screen minus one or Smart Assistant).
3. Move the slider to the off position.
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK in the pop-up window.

If the widgets are not on the menu, try an alternative path:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Systems tab → MiuiHome → Storage → Clear data

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

Make a backup of the desktop (Settings → Desktop → Backup)

Close all background applications

Reboot your phone after the changes-->

Important: On some models (e.g. Redmi A2 or Poco M5), the tape may turn on again after upgrading to MIUI 14+, in which case repeat the steps or use the methods below.

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If the tape continues to appear after the shutdown, try resetting the launcher settings: pinch the empty space on the desktop → Desktop settings → Reset the settings.

Method 2: Remove via ADB (for power users)

If the standard shutdown does not work, you can completely remove the widget tape using the ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method does not require root rights, but it will require a computer and a computer. USB-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI until the notification "You're a developer" appears.

USB debugging

• Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• Turn on USB debugging and confirm the permission.
• Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB-tools, and execute the commands: adb devices adb shell pm uninstall-k --user 0 com.miui.miservice

What the team does:

• 🔧 Remove the com.miui.miservice system application responsible for widget tape.
• 🔄 Does not affect other functions MIUI (weather, calendar, etc. will remain).
• ⚠️ After updating MIUI The tape may return - you will need to repeat the procedure.

Method 3: Using third-party launchers

If you don't like not only the widget tape, but the entire MIUI interface, you can install an alternative launcher, which will completely change the appearance of the desktop, removing all unnecessary elements.

The best launchers for Xiaomi:

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (links in the table).
2. Open the app and select it as the default launcher.
3. In the launcher settings, disable all unnecessary items (for example, in Nova Launcher: Settings → Desktop → Hide the search bar).

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The side launchers don’t physically remove the widget tape, but simply hide it behind their interface, which is a safe way to do so, but it can slightly increase battery consumption (by 2 to 5%).

Method 4: Root Method (for advanced users)

If you have root rights, you can completely delete the system files of the widget tape so that it never comes back, a method that is suitable for users who are willing to risk the stability of the system.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go on the path: /system/priv-app/MiuiHome and delete files: MiuiHome.apk MiuiHome.odex (if any)
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Deleting system files can cause a launcher crash or bootloop ( looped boot). TWRP Or OrangeFox.

Alternative (more secure) option:

• 🛠️ Freeze the com.miui.miservice app via Titanium Backup or Lucky Patcher.
• 🔄 This will disable the tape, but will not delete its files - if necessary, you can defrost it.

Method 5: Firmware rollback (extreme case)

If the widget tape came after the MIUI update (e.g., version 13 to version 14), you can go back to the previous firmware where it was easier to disable, a method only suitable for power users.

How to make a pullback:

1. Download the desired firmware version from the official Xiaomi website (choose Stable, not Developer).
2. Unpack. ZIP-file and move it to the root of the phone's memory.
3. Boot in Recovery (turn off the phone, then pinch Power + Volume up).
4. Select Install update.zip and confirm the installation.

⚠️ Warning: Firmware rollback will reset all data on your phone (photos, contacts, apps). pre-backup through Mi Cloud or Google Account.

After rolling back, the widget tape can be turned off through standard settings (see Method 1).

Why the widget tape is coming back after updates

Many users complain that even after removal, the widget tape returns after the MIUI update.

• 🔄 System applications are restored: with major updates (MIUI 13 → 14) the system reinstalls remote components.
• 📦 Updates through OTA: "Not only do the fixes come in, but the standard widgets come back.
• 🔒 Xiaomi policy: the manufacturer considers the widget tape “key feature” and forcibly activates it.

How to avoid this:

• 🚫 Turn off automatic updates MIUI: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update (Off.).
• 🔧 Use it. ADB Magisk modules to block system application updates.
• 📱 Install custom firmware (such as Pixel Experience or LineageOS) where there are no default widget tapes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the widget tape on Xiaomi