How to permanently remove notifications from the widget tape on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Widget tape in MIUI is a convenient tool for quick access to information, but the constant stream of notifications from apps, system alerts and advertising can turn it into a nightmare. Especially annoying when notifications are duplicated in tape and in the curtain, taking up space and distracting from the main tasks. If you are tired of flipping through dozens of unnecessary cards every time you open the screen on the left, this article is for you.

We’ll look at all the ways you can clean your tape, from basic settings to hidden MIUI features that Xiaomi doesn’t advertise. It’s important to understand that the methods differ depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14) and the smartphone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.) Somewhere you just turn off a couple of the switches, and somewhere you have to dig deeper into the developer’s settings or even edit system files.

We warn you beforehand that some methods require root or third-party app permission, if you're not ready to experiment, use the official settings that are enough for 80% of users, and for the rest, we've prepared advanced solutions with step-by-step screenshots and explanations.

1. Basic settings of the widget tape: what can be turned off without root

Start with the simplest one, check which notifications can be removed from the standard menu. In MIUI 14 and later, the path to settings has changed, so we will show the current routes for different versions.

For MIUI 12/13:

1. Swipe right on the main screen to open the widget tape.
2. Slap the gear icon (⚙️) top-right.
3. Select the settings of the tape → Notifications.

For MIUI 14/HyperOS:

1. Open the Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Go to the widget tape → Notification management.

In this menu, you'll see a list of apps that can show notifications in the feed.

• 🔄 Disable notifications entirely for a specific application (e.g. Mi Browser or GetApps).
• 📵 Hide the content of notifications (only application icons will remain).
• 🔍 Prioritize important notifications (such as from WhatsApp or SMS).

Note that even after shutdown, some system notifications (such as low battery or MIUI updates) may continue to appear.This is not a bug, but a feature of the firmware - they are removed in other ways (see Section 3).

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If the app is not listed, try to get at least one notification from it first – sometimes MIUI hides inactive programs.

2. How to remove ads and recommendations from the feed

Xiaomi is actively integrating ads into the widget feed, especially in regional firmware (for example, for Russia or India), which can be Mi Video banners, offers to install games from GetApps, or “recommended news” from Mi Browser.

Method 1: Through Advertising Settings

1. Open Settings → Memory → Cleaning (broom icon).
2. Put three points on it (⋮) top-corner → Cleaning settings.
3. Turn off the Recommended Content slider.

Method 2: Disable personalization (works on MIUI 13+):

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Personalization Services.
2. Disable Personalized Recommendations and Advertising IDs.

If the adverts remain, check the settings of specific applications:

• 🎬 Mi Video: Open the app → Profile → Settings → Turn off the recommendations on the main screen.
• 🌐 Mi Browser: in your browser settings, turn off News Feed and Trend Notifications.
• 📱 GetApps: in the store settings, turn off Recommendations on the home screen.

3. Hidden settings: how to disable system notifications

System notifications (battery, updates, security) are not deleted through the standard feed menu, but you need to use the Android notification menu or the developer settings to turn them off.

Method 1: Through Notification Settings

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Go to Notifications Management.
3. In the list, find system applications: System Updates (responsible for MIUI update notifications), Battery (low charge notifications) Security (virus and permission alerts) MIUI Daemon (system processes)

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Method 2: Developer settings (for experienced users)

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the USB Debugging option and turn it on (this will unlock additional settings).
4. Scroll down and turn off: Show Charging Notifications Show USB Connection Notifications MIUI Optimization (may hide some system alerts)

Battery notifications disabled | MIUI update notifications disabled | Security alerts disabled | Developer settings checked-->

4. Advanced methods: ADB and system file editing

If the standard methods did not help, and you have root rights, you can go further and edit system files or use them. ADB-These methods are suitable for users who are ready for experimentation and understand the risks.

Method 1: Disconnect via ADB (without root)

Connect your phone to your PC, enable USB Debugging and execute commands in ADB Shell:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution # hides the ad module


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.weather2 # turns off the weather in the tape




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.player # disables multimedia widget

To get it back, replace the disable-user with enable.

Method 2: Edit cust.properties (root required)

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
2. Go to /system/cust/properties/.
3. Open cust.properties file in the text editor.
4. Add the lines: ro.home.app.list=# Leave empty for full tape cleaning ro.miui.home.feed.enable=false# disables the tape completely
5. Save the file, reboot the phone.

The best launchers for Xiaomi:

To set up the launcher:

1. Download. APK-file from an official source (e.g. APKMirror).
2. Install by pre-allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Installation of Unknown Applications).
3. Click Home and select the new launcher as the main one.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F4, Xiaomi 12 Pro) after installing a third-party launcher can disappear Always-on Display. To return the function, you will have to return to the standard launcher.

6 How to return the widget tape if it's gone

If, after experimenting with settings or installing a third-party launcher, the widget tape has disappeared completely, don't panic. It can be returned in several ways:

Method 1: Resetting the launcher settings

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Launcher (or com.miui.home).
3. Slip the Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
4. Reboot the phone.

Method 2: Recovery through ADB

If the tape is missing after ADB commands, do:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.home


adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.home # reinstalls launcher

Method 3: Switching the launcher

1. Install any third-party launcher (like Nova).
2. Click the Home button and select MIUI Launcher as the main one.
3. Reset the device.

If nothing works, you just have to reset your settings to factory. But before you do, try updating your firmware through Settings → About Phone → System Update – sometimes tape bugs get fixed in newer versions of MIUI.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When setting up the widget feed, users often encounter typical problems, and we've collected the most common errors and ways to solve them:

Error 1: Notifications are returned after reboot

Reason: Some system processes (MIUI Daemon) automatically include notifications.

• 🔧 Use Automation (Automation App) to create a task that will disable notifications when you start.
• 🔧 Install MacroDroid and set up macro to disable notifications after reboot.

Error 2: The tape is empty, but notifications remain

Reason: Notifications may not be sent to the feed, but to the Notification Center.

• 📱 Check the Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Management of notifications.
• 📱 Turn off duplication of notifications in specific application settings (e.g., Telegram or Telegram) VK).

Error 3: You can’t turn off notifications from system applications

Reason: MIUI blocks the shutdown of critical alerts.

• 🛠️ Use it. ADB-Section 4 teams.
• 🛠️ Install Xposed Framework with Module MIUI Tweaks (root required).

Error 4: After the MIUI update, the settings reset

Reason: Major updates (MIUI 13 → MIUI 14) reset some settings.

• 🔄 Repeat all the steps from this article after updating.
• 🔄 Reverse to the previous firmware version via the Mi Flash Tool if the new settings are not satisfied.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions