How to completely remove the widget tape on Xiaomi Redmi: from disconnection to removal

The widget app (officially Mi Feed or GetApps) on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is often annoying, not only taking up space on the home screen on the left, but also consuming system resources, showing unnecessary advertising, and sometimes even installing apps without permission. Despite the fact that Xiaomi positions this service as a “personalized news feed”, many owners of Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 or flagship models prefer to get rid of it.

The problem is that standard MIUI settings don't always allow you to completely remove the tape, you can only turn it off or hide it. In this article, we'll look at all the working methods for 2026, including those for users without root rights and those who are willing to take drastic measures, and you'll learn how to return the tape if you suddenly need it, and what the consequences of its forced removal are.

Why the widget tape is hindering users

On paper, Mi Feed looks like a useful tool: an aggregator of news, weather, app recommendations, and even health briefs (if synchronized with the Mi Band).

• 📱 It takes up space on the screen: even if you do not use the tape, it is always the far screen on the left, and it can not be moved or removed by standard means.
• 🔄 Unauthorized Updates: The service is updated periodically through Google Play or Mi App Store, returning even after manual removal.
• 📊 Resource consumption: According to Android Profiler, Mi Feed can spend up to 5-10% Battery charge per day due to background activity.
• 🛑 Advertising and spam: the feed often appears promotional materials of applications, games and even banners with AliExpress, which are difficult to disable.

According to a survey of Xiaomi owners in 2023, 68% of respondents tried to remove the widget tape, but only 22% were able to do it successfully the first time — MIUI Actively protects system applications by blocking their removal.

Method 1: Disable Tapes via MIUI settings (without root)

The safest and most official method is to turn off the tape without removing the app itself, and it won't free up memory, but it will eliminate visual clutter. MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open Settings → Desktop (or Home Screen).
2. Scroll down and find the option of the Widget Ribbon (in some firmwares, the Ribbon Service).
3. Move the slider to the off position.
4. Reboot your smartphone (Power → Reboot).

After that, the screen with the tape disappears, but the Mi Feed app itself will remain in the system. To check the result, swipe your finger to the left of the main screen - the first application or empty space should open.

Backed up the data | Disabled the tape in the settings |Rebooted the smartphone | Checked the absence of the screen on the left-->

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G) post-refresh MIUI The settings may reset and the tape will come back, in which case, repeat the steps or use alternative methods.

Method 2: Remove updates and reset to factory version

If the tape continues to work in the background, you can roll it back to the factory version by removing all updates, and this will not remove the application completely, but will reduce its activity:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, enter the tape or Mi Feed.
3. Select the app and click Remove Updates (if the button is inactive, there are no updates).
4. Then click Warehouse → Clear the cache and Clear the data.

This method works because Xiaomi often adds new features to the updates of the Tapes, which cause the main inconvenience.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (without root but with PC)

For advanced users who are ready to connect their smartphone to a computer, there is a way to completely deactivate the tape via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not require root rights, but requires installing drivers and enabling debugging over USB.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools.
2. On your smartphone, turn on Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode).
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
4. Connect Redmi to your PC and in the command line (in the adb folder) do:

adb devices


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




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




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




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

These commands do not delete, but disable the tape for the current user, and when resetting or updating the MIUI, it may need to be turned off again.

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If the Lent still appears after the execution of the commands, try to additionally disable the service com.xiaomi.channel with the same command pm disable-user.

Method 4: Complete removal of Root-Righted Tapes

If you are ready for radical measures and your Xiaomi Redmi has root rights (for example, through Magisk), you can delete the tape forever. FX File Explorer).

Important: Before deleting, back up your system via TWRP or OrangeFox!

1. Open the file manager and go to /system/priv-app/.
2. Find folders: MiuiDaemon MiuiSystemAdSolution MSA (Global version)

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Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Warning: Removing system applications can lead to unstable work MIUI, Update errors or even a "brick" of the device. K50, Redmi Note 12 Pro may block access to Xiaomi services, such as the Mi Cloud.

Method 5: Use of alternative launchers

If all previous methods seem complicated or risky, you can simply replace the standard MIUI launcher with a third-party one.

• 📱 Nova Launcher – Supports the concealment of unnecessary screens, including Tape.
• 🎨 Lawnchair is a lightweight open source launcher, without advertising.
• 🔧 Microsoft Launcher – Windows integration, but no forced widgets.

After installing an alternative launcher:

1. Open his settings.
2. Find the Home Screen or Desktop section.
3. Turn off the left screen option (Nova Launcher is Dock & App Drawer → Swipe Actions).

The downside of this is that the tape will stay in the system, but it will not be displayed and consume resources actively, plus you will get additional options for customizing the screen.

How to return the tape back if you need it

If you change your mind after you remove or disable the tape, it can be restored, depending on the method you used:

• 🔄 If you turned off in the settings: just return the slider to the position Incl. in Settings → Desktop.
• 📥 If you have removed updates: go to Google Play or Mi App Store, find Mi Feed and update it.
• 🖥️ If it's been cut off ADB: Follow the command: adb shell pm enable com.miui.miwallpaper
• 🛠️ If removed from root: restore deleted folders from backup or download the original folders APK-file MIUI.

If the tape does not return, try resetting the launcher settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Launcher (or MIUI Home)
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the widget tape on Xiaomi

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If you are not sure about your actions, start with the safest methods (disabling in settings or using an alternative launcher).