How to hide the application on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all the ways from simple to hidden

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still one of the brand’s most popular smartphones, but owners often face the need to hide apps — whether they are system utilities that can’t be removed or personal messengers from prying eyes. Unlike the new models with MIUI 13/14, where the concealment feature is built into the launcher, on the Redmi Note 7 (with MIUI 10-12), this process requires additional manipulation.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways, from standard settings to third-party tools, focusing on hiding rootless system applications, which is true for 90% of users, and how to circumvent MIUI restrictions and bring back hidden programs if they suddenly disappeared from the menu.

1. Hiding through the built-in Hidden Applications feature (MIUI 10-12)

The Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 10-12 firmware has a half-hidden option that allows you to remove icons from the main menu, but does not remove them completely.This method works only for user applications (not system!) and does not protect against search through the notification bar or settings.

To activate the function:

1. Open the Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Scroll down and select Hidden Applications (on some versions of MIUI, the item is called Hide Apps).
3. In the list, tick the programs that you want to remove from the screen.
4. Confirm the action – the icons will disappear from the launcher, but will remain in Settings → Applications.

⚠️ Important: This method does not hide applications from search through Search MIUI (Swipe down on the home screen: Additional steps will be required to hide the program completely (see Section 3).

2.Use of the "Second Space" folder (double space)

The MIUI’s Second Space feature allows you to create a separate user profile with your own apps, settings, and data, ideal if you want to hide messengers, banking apps, or personal photos from those who occasionally pick up your phone.

How to set up:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Second Space.
• 🔧 Click Create Second Space and follow the instructions (you need to create a separate password or pattern lock).
• 📁 Once created, move to a new space and install the desired applications again (they are not automatically duplicated!).
• 🔒 To switch between spaces, swipe down the notification bar and tap on the profile avatar.

💡 Pros: applications are completely isolated, they can't be seen in the main space even through search, and the downside is that you have to reconfigure each application, and some system utilities (for example, Security) will remain available in both spaces.

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If you forget the Second Space password, you can only reset it through a full reset (Settings → About Phone → Resetting).

3. Disable system applications without root (ADB-team)

System applications on the Redmi Note 7 (e.g. Mi Video, Mi Music, Browser) cannot be removed or hidden by standard means, but they can be disabled via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) This will not delete the program files, but will make it invisible on the menu and inaccessible to run.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB-tools, and execute the command in the terminal:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.video

Replace com.miui.video with the batch name of the desired application (you can find it through the App Inspector in the Play Market).

⚠️ Warning: Disabling system applications may cause malfunctions MIUI. For example, if you turn off com.miui.securitycenter, virus notifications and battery optimization will stop working.

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC|Enable debugging on USB|Download ADB-tools|Check the batch name of the application|Create a backup copy of the data-->

Third-party launchers with concealment function (Nova, Apex, POCO Launcher)

If the built-in methods don't work, you can install an alternative launcher that supports hiding applications. Redmi Note 7 works well:

• 🌟 Nova Launcher (Paid Hide Apps feature in Prime version).
• 📱 POCO Launcher (free, there is a built-in hiding).
• 🔍 Apex Launcher (supports gestures and hidden folders).

Example of settings in POCO Launcher:

1. Install a launcher from Play Market.
2. Click the free space on the main screen → Launcher settings.
3. Go to Hidden Applications and mark the ones you need.
4. Save the changes – the icons will disappear but remain accessible through a launcher search.

🔹 Advantage: does not require root rights and works with all applications, including system (although does not remove them completely) Disadvantage: when the launcher is reset, hidden programs can appear again.

5. Hiding through Archiving (APK Extractor + File Manager)

This method is suitable for temporary hiding of user applications (not system!). APK-file, delete the original, and if necessary restore it back.

Instructions:

1. Install APK Extractor from Play Market.
2. Launch the program, select the desired application and press Extract APK (the file will be saved in the phone memory).
3. Remove the original application in the standard way.
4. To restore: Open the saved APK through any file manager and install it again.

⚠️ Note: this method does not work for applications with an account link (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram - you will need to re-enter the profile when you re-install). APK You may not be able to update through the Play Market.

6 Advanced Hiding with Island (for root users)

If your Redmi Note 7 has Magisk installed, you can use the Island app to create an isolated space (sandbox), which will not only hide the applications, but also block their access to the Internet, contacts or geolocation.

How to set up:

1. Install Island and provide root access.
2. In the main menu of the application, click + and select programs to transfer to the sandbox.
3. Once the app is moved, it will disappear from the main menu and will only be available through the Island interface.
4. You can also set restrictions (for example, disable notifications or access to the camera).

🔧 Technical nuances:

• 🔄 Apps on Island work independently of the main system (you can have two WhatsApp accounts at the same time).
• 🛡️ Sandbox protects against surveillance – applications do not see the main profile data.
• ⚠️ Some banking applications may block work in the sandbox (for example, Sberbank Online).

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Island is the only way to completely isolate applications at the system level, but requires root rights and may conflict with some services (such as Google Pay).

Frequent problems and solutions

When hiding applications on Redmi Note 7, users often encounter typical errors.

1.Hidden apps reappear after MIUI update

This is because system settings are reset when major updates are made.

• 🔄 Repeat the process of concealment (through the ADB launcher).
• 📌 Use Second Space – it is saved when you update it.

2. you cannot hide system applications (e.g. Mi Community)

Most system programs are protected by MIUI.

• 🔧 Turn it off. ADB (see section 3).
• 🛠️ Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience) where you can uninstall any apps.

3.The launcher does not save the concealment settings after the reboot

This is typical of POCO Launcher and some versions of Nova.

• 🔒 Set the launcher as the default system (Settings) → Annexes → By default).
• 📵 Disable Battery Optimization for Launcher (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

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