How to permanently remove the widget tape on Xiaomi: from disconnection to deep removal

The widget tape in MIUI is one of the most controversial elements of Xiaomi's interface. For some users, it's a convenient tool for quick access to information, for others, an annoying ad panel that eats resources and space on the screen. If you're in the second group and want to get rid of the widget tape once and for all, this article will help you do it as efficiently as possible.

Depending on the version of MIUI and the smartphone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.), the methods of removal may differ. We will consider all current methods, from standard settings to deep system changes through ADB. It is important to understand that some options require root rights or may affect the stability of the device – we will warn you about this in advance.

Before you start, make sure you have a backup of important data. Even if the process seems safe, system manipulation always carries risks. Also check the MIUI version in Settings → About the phone - this will help you choose the right method.

Why the widget tape interferes: the main claims of users

At first glance, the widget tape in MIUI seems to be a harmless feature, but in practice it causes a lot of inconvenience.

• 📱 Screen space: tape takes up to 20% of the workspace, especially on small-screen smartphones (Redmi) 9A, POCO M4 Pro).
• 🚫 Impossibility of complete shutdown: in some versions MIUI Option to hide the gray strip and is not available.
• 📊 Increased battery consumption: widgets constantly update data in the background (weather, news, advertising).
• 🔄 Random swipes: when scrolling the desktop, it is easy to touch the tape, which leads to unwanted actions.
• 💰 Advertising Content: in the latest versions MIUI Xiaomi banners and promotional materials are integrated into the tape.

According to surveys on the 4PDA and Mi Community forums, more than 60 percent of users want to remove the widget tape but face difficulties. The main problem is that Xiaomi artificially limits the possibility of complete removal in the latest versions of MIUI (starting with 12.5), offering only temporary hiding.

If you're willing to take drastic measures, like disabling the com.miui.miservice system application through ADB, that's going to be the best thing, but first, let's try some more gentle ways.

Method 1: Standardly disabling the widget tape in the MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way is to use the built-in settings, which is suitable for most devices on MIUI 12-14, but does not guarantee complete removal (the tape can appear after updates).

Instructions:

1. Open the settings on your smartphone.
2. Go to the Desktop section (or Home Screen in some firmware).
3. Find the option of the Widget Ribbon (may be called the Widget Panel or Milenta).
4. Turn off the slider next to Show the Widget Ribbon.
5. Restart the device to apply the changes.

If the option is not available (grey slider), then Xiaomi has blocked it for your model or region.

Check out the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone

Make a backup copy of important data

Make sure your phone has enough charge (at least 50%)

Open access to the Developer Settings (if required)-->

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Xiaomi) 12 Pro, Redmi K50) And when you turn off the tape, it can still appear when you swipe to the left. MIUI 13/14, which is only eliminated by radical methods (see Method) 3 and 4).

Method 2: Remove from Developer Settings (without root)

If the standard method didn't work, you can try turning off the tape through the developer's hidden settings, which doesn't require superuser rights, but it may not work on all devices.

Steps:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI until the notification "You've become a developer" appears.

Settings

Developer settings

USB debugging

ADB

adb shell pm hide com.miui.miservice

This command hides the system application responsible for the widget tape.

Reset the device.

If the pm hide command is not supported by your MIUI version, try the alternative:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miservice

This method works on most devices with MIUI 12-14, but has a limitation: after resetting or updating the firmware, the tape can return.

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If you don’t have an ADB PC, you can use the App Inspector app from Google Play to search for your tape ID (com.miui.miservice) and disable it through Settings → Applications.

Method 3: Completely remove the tape via ADB (for power users)

For those who are willing to go further, there is a method of removing the widget tape completely through ADB. It is suitable for devices on MIUI 13/14 and requires a connection to a computer. The advantage of this method is that the tape will not return after updates, since the system component is removed.

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB on your PC (you can download from the official Android Developers website).
2. Enable USB debugging on your phone (see Method 2).
3. Connect the device to your PC and type in the command line: Adb devices Make sure your smartphone appears in the list.
4. Run the command to remove the tape: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.miservice
5. Reboot the phone.

If the command doesn’t work, try an alternative (for some firmware):

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miservice

⚠️ Note: Removal of system application may cause unstable operation of some functions MIUI, If you have problems after you delete it, restore the application with the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.miservice

Method 4: Using Magisk and the MIUI Widget Remover module (requires root)

For root users, the most radical and effective way to do this is to install a special module for Magisk, which is guaranteed to remove the widget tape permanently and prevent it from returning after updates.

Instructions:

1. Install Magisk Manager on your smartphone (root required).
2. Download MIUI Widget Remover from the XDA Developers or 4PDA forum.
3. Open Magisk, go to the Modules section and click Install from Storage.
4. Select the downloaded module file and confirm the installation.
5. Reset the device.

To install an alternative launcher:

1. Download the selected launcher from Google Play.
2. Open the app and follow the setup instructions.
3. In Android settings, select the new launcher as the main one: Settings → Applications → By default → Launcher.
4. Customize your desktop to suit your needs (remove unnecessary widgets, change the icon grid).

The downside of this is that the MIUI widget tape will stay in the system and can consume resources in the background, but visually it will be completely hidden.

Possible problems and solutions

When removing the widget tape, users often encounter typical errors. Let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: After turning off, the tape still appears when swiping to the left.

Solution: This is a MIUI 13/14 bug, only complete removal via ADB (Method 3) or custom launcher installation (Method 5) helps.

Problem 2: ADB commands are not working, and a device unauthorized error is issued.

Decision:

• Check if the debugging is enabled via USB.
• Confirm the permission to debug on the smartphone screen.
• Reinstall ADB drivers on your PC.

Problem 3: After removing the tape, the weather widget or quick settings stopped working.

Solution: Restore the system application with the command:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.miservice

Use alternative widgets (e.g. AccuWeather or Another Widget).

Problem 4: MIUI 14 does not have a pm hide command.

Solution: Xiaomi has removed support for this team in new versions.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miservice

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing widget tape on Xiaomi