How to remove subtitles on Xiaomi phone: all ways to MIUI

Subtitles on Xiaomi smartphones can appear automatically in videos, movies or streams — even if you haven’t turned them on. MIUI Or features of specific applications like YouTube or Netflix, in some cases, subtitles duplicate the soundtrack (for example, in Russian when voiced), which annoys users.

The problem is complicated by the fact that on different models of Xiaomi (from budget Redmi to flagships Xiaomi 14) and versions. MIUI (12-15) settings menus may vary. In this article, we will look at all the current ways to disable subtitles, from standard settings to hidden features that are not mentioned in the official documentation.

1. disabling subtitles in the standard Xiaomi player

The embedded video player (or Mi Video in global firmware) often includes default subtitles if they're embedded in a file.

1. Open the video where subtitles appear.
2. Tap the screen once to make the control panel appear.
3. Click on the Subtitles icon** (usually looks like a speech bubble or a text). CC).

If the icons are not on the panel, try:

• 🔍 Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and find the subtitles section.
• 📱 Turn your phone into landscape orientation – sometimes the buttons only appear in this mode.
• 🔄 Close and reopen the video (sometimes the player forgets settings).

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If the subtitles are gone but returned after the phone restart, reset the player settings: → Annexes → Video → Warehouse → Clear the data.

On some firmware MIUI 14+ The player can ignore manual shutdown because of the Smart Subtitles feature to deactivate it:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Subtitles.
2. Turn off the automatic subtitles slider.

2. How to remove YouTube subtitles on Xiaomi

YouTube on Xiaomi smartphones behaves differently than on other devices – sometimes subtitles turn on themselves due to app bugs or conflict with the user. MIUI. Solutions:

Method 1: Manual shutdown in the player

• 🎵 While watching the video, touch the screen.
• 🔄 Click on the icon. CC (top-right).
• 🚫 Select Off or Not in the Language List.

Method 2: Setting up a YouTube account

If subtitles appear in all videos:

1. Open YouTube, tap the avatar in the upper right corner.
2. Select Settings → Subtitles.
3. Turn off the option to always show subtitles (if it is active).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10/11/12 and POCO X3/X4 s MIUI 13 There's a bug: YouTube subtitles can blink or overlap, and this can only be treated by rolling back the app version or changing the firmware to HyperOS.

3. Disabling Subtitles on Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services

Streaming platforms often force subtitles for certain regions or content. On Xiaomi, this can be exacerbated by settings. MIUI, which conflict with applications.

If the subtitles are not deactivated:

1. Check if the Special Opportunities function is activated → Subtitles in settings MIUI.
2. Clear the app's cache: Settings → Annexes → [Service] → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
3. Try to watch through a browser (such as Chrome or Firefox) – there the subtitles settings are reset less often.

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System settings MIUI: How to Ban Subtitles Forever

If subtitles appear in all applications, the problem lies in the system parameters. MIUI There are hidden features that may force subtitles for users with disabilities.

Turn off "Smart Subtitles" in Settings → Special facilities|Reset the Google App settings (responsible for speech recognition)|Check the system language settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Language and input)|Turn off automatic language definition in Google Assistant-->

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Hearing.
2. Turn it off: 🔇 Subtitles in real time (if available) 📊 Showing subtitles for media 🎤 Google Speech Recognition (Can Conflict with Players)

Go back to the main Settings menu and select Apps → Application management.

Find Google (app), open Warehouse and click Clear Data.

⚠️ Attention: Google Services data cleanup will result in resetting personalized recommendations on YouTube, Google Discover and other apps.

Xiaomi with HyperOS (new interface instead of new interface) MIUI) path:

Settings → Accounts and sync → Google → Google Services settings → Search, Assistant and Voice → Voice settings → Disable Subtitles

5. Subtitles in downloaded videos: how to manually delete

If the subtitles are “stitched” into the video file itself (for example, in.mkv or.mkv formats.mp4 With multiple tracks, you can't turn them off through a player, and that's where it helps:

Method 1: Use a third-party player

Install. VLC or MX Player from Google Play:

• 📺 V VLC: Open the video → press the screen → Audio and subtitles → Subtitles track: Disable.
• 🎬 V MX Player: ⋮ → Subtitles → Shut down.

Method 2: Remove subtitles from the file

You will need a PC or laptop:

1. Copy the video onto the computer.
2. Use the MKVToolNix (free) or HandBrake program: 🖥️ In MKVToolNix: download the file, uncheck the subtitles in the Tracks section, save the new file. 🔧 In HandBrake: Select Subtitles → None before conversion.

Transfer the processed video back to your phone.

⚠️ Note: When removing subtitles from.mkv via MKVToolNix, do not change the video codec (for example, with a video codec). H.264 on H.265), Otherwise, the file may not play on Xiaomi without additional codecs.

6. Subtitles in games and social networks (TikTok, Instagram)

In mobile games (e.g. Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail) and social media, subtitles can be part of the interface, and on Xiaomi, disabling them depends on the specific application:

On Xiaomi MIUI 14+ Social media may conflict with the system function Live subtitles (similar to Live Caption on Pixel) to disable it:

Settings → Special features → Live subtitles → Slider in the "off" position.

7.If nothing helps: Resetting and alternative solutions

In 5% of cases, subtitles are not disabled due to:

• 🔄 Corruption of system files (for example, after a failed update) MIUI).
• 📱 Custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience).
• 🛠️ Hardware problems (on Xiaomi with damaged audio chip subtitles can be included as a “spare” option).

Radikal solutions:

Method 1: Resetting the application settings

For streaming services and players:

Settings → Applications → [Application Name] → Storage → Clear Data + Clear Cache

Method 2: Reset all settings MIUI

If the problem is systemic:

1. Make a backup of the data (Settings → About Phone → Backup).
2. Go to Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Resetting all settings.
3. Select Reset Settings (do not delete all data!).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi with an unlocked bootloader, resetting settings can lead to loss TWRP Before the procedure, check the lock status via the command: fastboot oem device-info

Method 3: Installation of custom firmware

If subtitles appear due to bugs MIUI, cross over:

• 🔧 HyperOS (official replacement) MIUI new-model).
• 📱 Pixel Experience (Pure Android without Xiaomi add-ons).
• 🛡️ LineageOS (maximum stability, but without branded features).

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Before firmware check model compatibility on the forum XDA Developers or 4PDA. The wrong firmware can “brick” the phone (make it inoperable).

FAQ: Frequent questions about subtitles on Xiaomi