How to hide the application on Xiaomi Redmi 9 with NFC: all the ways from simple to hidden

Hiding apps on Xiaomi Redmi 9 smartphones with support NFC — A challenge that users have for a variety of reasons, from wanting to remove unnecessary icons from the home screen to having to hide sensitive programs from prying eyes. NFC-module, there are nuances: some system applications (for example, Mi Pay or NFC Tools can block standard methods of hiding. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods, including built-in features. MIUI, Third-party launchers and even hidden shell settings.

It's important to understand that Redmi 9 (the lancelot model code) is based on MIUI 12/13/14 depending on the firmware version, and each shell variant offers its own tools. For example, MIUI 14 has a feature called "Hidden Apps" in Settings → Applications, which is not available in earlier versions. We will take all these features into account and provide current instructions for 2026.

1. Hiding through the built-in MIUI function (without third-party programs)

The most reliable way to do this is to use regular MIUI tools, which don't require a super-user's license, and they work smoothly even if the phone has NFC activated for payments or data transfer.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Hide Apps (in MIUI 12 this item may be called Hidden Apps).
3. Tick the programs you want to hide and confirm the action.

After that, the icons will disappear from the home screen and from the app menu, but will remain in Settings → Apps. To return them back, repeat the steps and uncheck the boxes.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 hidden apps can still show up in search results on the system (swipe call down on the home screen). To completely exclude them from search, you need to disable indexing in Settings. → Search.

This method does not work for NFC-related system applications (such as Mi Pay or Quick Payments) and will require alternative methods described below.

2. Use of folders on the home screen (quick and no settings)

If you just want to remove the icon from view, but not delete it from the system, just create a folder and hide the application there. This method is suitable for Redmi 9 on any version of MIUI and does not affect the operation of NFC:

• 📁 Create a folder: Hold your finger in the free seat of the main screen → folder → Give it a neutral name (e.g., "Utilities").
• 🔍 Move the application: Press the icon of the desired application and drag it to the created folder.
• 🔒 Hide the folder: Move it to the second or third screen so it doesn't catch your eye.

The downside is that you can still find the folder if you know where to look, but it doesn't require any changes to the system and works even for NFC-related applications like Google Pay or banking programs.

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To make the folder less visible, rename it to something neutral (like Tools) and use a standard icon with no bright colors.

3. Third-party launchers: Nova Launcher, Apex, POCO Launcher

If the built-in MIUI features are not enough, you can install an alternative launcher, such as Nova Launcher or POCO Launcher (developed by Xiaomi, but with advanced settings), these programs allow you to:

• 🔄 Hide icons: In the launcher settings there is an option to “Hide apps” (in Nova Launcher – Settings) → Hiding applications).
• 📌 Block Search: You can exclude hidden programs from search results by phone.
• 🎨 Customize gestures: For example, assign a double touch to open a hidden app.

For installation:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. Set it as the default launcher in Settings → Home Screen.
3. Go to the launcher settings and activate the application hide function.

The advantage of this method is flexibility, for example, Nova Launcher can hide even system applications associated with NFC without breaking their functionality, but some banking programs (for example, SberBank Online) can block work on non-standard launchers due to security policies.

Disable applications via ADB (for power users)

If you need to not just hide, but completely disable the application (for example, unnecessary software from Xiaomi like Mi Music or Mi Video), you can use the ADB command. This method does not require root, but will require connecting the phone to your computer.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on Redmi 9: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times).
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools and execute the command:

adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.package.name

Replace com.xiaomi.package.name with the real name of the package (you can find it through the App Inspector app). For example, for Mi Pay, the command will be:

adb shell pm hide com.mipay.wallet

⚠️ Disabling system applications (especially those related to NFC or security) may cause a phone malfunction, for example, if you turn off com.android.nfc, contactless payment will stop working.

Important: Once MIUI is updated, all applications disabled through ADB will be active again.

5. Hiding through the "Second Space" (double desktop)

The MIUI's Second Space feature allows you to create a separate desktop with your own apps, settings, and even a password, which is ideal if you want to hide apps not only visually, but also protect them from outsiders, such as migrating banking programs or instant messengers to the desktop, leaving the main space "clean."

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings. → Second space.
2. Create a new space and set a password for it (optional).
3. In the upper right corner, click Switch and install the desired applications only in the second space.

Now, when switching between spaces, hidden applications will not be displayed, a method that does not conflict with NFC, since the module works the same in both spaces.

What to do if the application is not hidden?

Sometimes standard methods don't work because of MIUI or NFC conflicts, and here are the typical problems and solutions.

• 🚫 The app comes back after the reboot: This is typical of system programs. Try disabling them through ADB or use the launcher.
• 🔓 It is impossible to hide the banking application: Many banks block work on non-standard launchers".
• 📱 The icon has disappeared, but the app is visible in the search: Disable indexing in Settings → Search → Annexes.

If none of these methods worked, check to see if there is parental control software on your phone (like Google Family Link) that can block changes.

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The most reliable way to hide an application without consequences is to use Second Space or a third-party launcher. Methods with ADB and disabling system packages can disrupt NFC and other functions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about hiding apps on Redmi 9