How to Remove Phone Search on Xiaomi: Setup System

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face a situation where pre-installed services take up space on the screen and consume system resources, especially search widgets that are integrated by default into the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS. You can remove or disable them, but the approach depends on whether it is a system widget on the desktop or an embedded application that can not be uninstalled.

In this article, we will discuss various methods of solving the problem, from simple interface adjustment to the use of special commands for advanced users. Complete removal of system components requires caution, since incorrect actions can lead to unstable operation of the device. We will look at safe ways to disable functions that really interfere with the comfortable use of the gadget.

It's worth noting that when you look for something, you often think of it as something that's different, like a line in an app menu, a widget on the home screen, or a voice assistant, and you can customize it in a different way, and understanding the difference between them can help you clean up the interface from the unnecessary visual noise and speed up the launcher.

Differences between search widget and system application

The first step to solving the problem is to correctly identify the object you want to remove. There are two main types of search elements on Xiaomi smartphones. The first type is a widget, a graphical element placed on the desktop, which serves as quick access to the input bar and often contains news or recommendations.

The second type is a system application (Google App or Yandex), which runs in the background and provides search, voice input and assistant functionality. It is easy to remove the widget, but it is more difficult to get rid of the application because it is part of the system image. Trying to remove the system application without preparation can lead to errors in the launcher.

⚠️ Note: Forced removal of system components through ADB Or root rights can disrupt voice assistants and OK Google.

If you want to make room on the screen, remove the widget, and if you want to get rid of Google or Yandex, you need to clean up the system more deeply, and in both cases, it’s important to understand what you’re doing to avoid damaging important system connections.

Removing the search widget from the desktop

The easiest and safest way to remove the search bar is to remove the widget from the home screen, a method that requires no special rights and is suitable for all models, including the Redmi Note and Poco.

To perform this operation, the following actions must be performed:

• 📱 Find the search bar on the home screen or in the app menu.
• 🖐️ Click on the widget and hold your finger until the action menu appears.
• 🗑️ Select “Delete” or drag the item to the top of the screen where the basket will appear.
• ✅ Confirm action if the system requests confirmation of deletion.

Once you remove the widget, you'll be able to put other apps or weather widgets on the screen, and it's important to understand that this action doesn't remove the search app itself from the phone's memory, it just hides the interface from the desktop.

In some versions of the MIUI shell, the search bar is embedded in the bottom of the screen and is not removed in the standard way, in which case you need to change the launcher settings. Go to Settings → Desktop and find the option "Search String." Switch the switch to the "Off" position to hide the interface element.

Set up the launcher and hide the search bar

The standard Xiaomi launcher often imposes various elements on the user, including the search bar at the top or bottom of the app menu screen, which can be removed through the system settings without resorting to third-party software, which is especially true for those who prefer minimalist design.

To hide the search bar in the app menu, follow the following steps:

• 🔧 Open the settings of your smartphone.
• 📂 Go to the Desktop section (or Home in some versions).
• 🔍 Find the Search bar or Search bar in the app menu.
• 🚫 Turn off this parameter by moving the slider to an inactive state.

If you can't get a line out of the box, you can use a third-party launcher, and if you have an alternative interface like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair, you have complete control over the look of the system, you can set up the grid, you can set up the fonts, you can completely remove any embedded search elements.

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Using a third-party launcher is the best way to fully customize the Xiaomi interface without the risk of damaging system files.

Remember, once you install a new launcher, it should become the default one, and the system may occasionally suggest that you go back to the standard interface, but you can ignore those requests, and that will keep the style you choose on a consistent basis.

Disabling System Search Applications

If your goal is not just to hide the widget, but to completely disable the functionality, you need to work with system applications. In Xiaomi smartphones, Google (Google search) or Yandex (in localized versions) are usually responsible for the search. Complete removal ("Uninstall") without root rights is impossible, but deep disconnection is available.

To disable the application through settings, perform:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications.
2. Find in the list of Google or Yandex.
3. Click on Remove (for custom updates) or Disable.
4. Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

Once disabled, the app will stop appearing on the installed list, stop updating and consume RAM, but its files will remain in the system partition, a compromise that suits most users who do not want to risk the stability of the system.

Using ADB to remove system search

For advanced users who want to clean the system completely of excess software, there is a method of removing from the ADB debugging bridge (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to remove even those applications that do not have a “Delete” button in the interface, it requires a connection to the computer and basic knowledge of working with the command line.

Before starting the procedure, you need to enable debugging via USB. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone and 7 times click on the build number to activate the developer mode. Then, in the Additional → For developers, turn on Debugging by USB.

After connecting your smartphone to your PC and installing drivers, use the following command to remove Google’s search package:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

To remove the Yandex search engine, the command will look different because the packet has a different name. It is important to know exactly the name of the packet you are going to delete. A single letter error can result in the removal of a critical system component.

⚠️ Note: Removing system packages through ADB If you remove an important system component, the phone can go into an endless restart).

Alternative launchers as a solution to the problem

If the built-in MIUI or HyperOS shelling tools seem too limited, installing a third-party launcher is a radical but effective solution, with programs like Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher or Smart Launcher replacing the standard interface entirely.

Advantages of using alternative launchers:

• 🎨 Complete customization of the appearance of icons, fonts and animations.
• 🚫 Ability to completely remove any search bars and widgets you don’t need.
• ⚡ Often run faster and smoother than standard solutions from Xiaomi.
• 🔄 Flexible setting of gestures and actions when swiping.

After installing the new launcher, the system asks which application to use as default for the home screen. Select the launcher installed and press Always. Now, when you press the Home button, a new interface will open, free of intrusive search.

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Third-party launcher is not just a cover change, but full control over the logic of the desktop and application menu.

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