How to permanently remove Mi Remote from the lock screen Xiaomi: from simple settings to ADB-team

Why Mi Remote appears on the block and interferes with users

The Mi Remote Widget on the lock screen of Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO is one of the most annoying features of MIUI firmware. It takes up precious space, accidentally activates when touching, and sometimes even blocks access to notifications, especially for users who have never used the remote control feature of the equipment, but have to see its icon every time they unlock the phone.

The problem is compounded by the fact that in different versions of MIUI (from 12 to 14) the methods of removing the widget are different – somewhere it is enough to turn it off in the settings, and somewhere you need to edit system files or use ADB. Moreover, after firmware updates, the widget can return on its own, even if you have already removed it before. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, including hidden tricks for stock and custom firmware.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi has integrated Mi Remote at the system level, so simply removing the app through the Apps menu won’t help – the widget will remain.

Method 1: Disconnect via lock screen settings (MIUI 12–14)

The most obvious and safe method is to use built-in MIUI options. It is suitable for most modern devices (Xiaomi 11/12/13 series, Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F3/F4/F5, etc.), but may not be available on heavily stripped firmware (for example, for the EU market).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the item Widgets of the lock screen (in some versions - Additional settings → Widgets).
3. Find the Mi Remote (or com.miui.ir) and move the slider to the off position.
4. Confirm the action if the system requests permission.

If the "Widgets" item is not on the menu, try an alternative path:

• 🔍 Click the empty space on the lock screen (not on the notification!) and pull up. In some firmware, this will trigger the widget editing menu.
• 📱 Click on the Mi Remote icon and select Delete or Hide.
• ⚙️ If the widget is not removed, check if the mode is active Mode for children or Second space – they can block changes.

Turn off the power saving mode

Make sure your phone is not in "Do Not Disturb" mode.

Check for MIUI updates

Make a backup copy of the settings (optional)-->

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) After disabling the widget through the settings, it may appear again after the reboot.

Method 2: Remove via Mi Remote application settings

If the widget doesn’t turn off via the lock screen menu, try tricking the system into blocking access to it at the application level, a method that works even on limited-enabled firmware (e.g., global versions for the EU).

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Mi Remote (or com.miui.ir) and tap it.
3. Select Permissions and disable all sliders, especially: 📱 Display over other windows 🔒 Change system settings 📲 Start on boot

Stop it.

Reboot the phone.

After this action, the widget should disappear from the lock screen, but the Mi Remote application itself will remain in the system. If the method does not work, check if the AutoRun function for this application is activated (in the Settings menu → Applications → AutoRun).

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If the widget still appears after disabling permissions, try temporarily disabling the Mi Remote app through the "Disable" menu in its settings. This won't delete it completely, but will block background activity.

Method 3: Using ADB for deep removal (for advanced)

If standard methods do not help, you will have to resort to ADB-This is a way for users who are ready to work with a computer, and requires the inclusion of debugging on the computer. USB. It is guaranteed to remove the widget from the lock screen, but if negligent, it can disrupt the system.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and tool ADB (You can download from the official Android website).
• 📱 Phone with debugging enabled USB (Path: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the computer and confirm the debugging permission on the smartphone screen.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Run the command to remove the widget from the lock screen: adb shell pm hide com.miui.ir If the command doesn't work, try the alternative: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.ir
5. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: pm hide and disable-user commands do not remove the app completely, but only hide it for the current user. If you use multiple profiles (for example, Second Space), the widget may remain in other accounts.

Method 4: Editing system files (root required)

For users with unlocked bootloader and root rights, there is a radical method - deleting the system files responsible for the Mi Remote widget. This method is risky: if you make an error, you can disrupt the lock screen or even cause a bootloop ( looped reboot).

Tools required:

• 📱 Root access phone (for example, via Magisk).
• 🖥️ Root Explorer (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
• 🔧 Backup of the system (required!).

Step-by-step action:

1. Open the root explorer and follow the path: /system/priv-app/MiuiIR or (for newer versions of MIUI): /system/app/MiuiIR
2. Delete or rename (add.bak extension) the following files: 📄 MiuiIR.apk 📄 MiuiIR.odex (if any) 📁 Lib folder (if present)

Reboot the phone.

If the phone does not boot after deleting files or the lock screen does not work correctly, restore deleted files from the backup or reflash the device via Fastboot.

Method 5: Alternative firmware (for power users)

If none of these methods worked, and the Mi Remote widget continues to annoy, the radical solution is to switch to custom firmware.

• 📱 MIUI pro MIUI Mix - modified versions of stock firmware without unnecessary widgets.
• 🤖 LineageOS or Pixel Experience – firmware based on pure Android, where Mi Remote is absent by default.
• 🔧 Xiaomi.eu – European build MIUI with the ability to disable system applications.

Warnings:

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware requires unlocking the bootloader, which resets all data on the phone and may deprive you of warranty. 12S Ultra, Redmi K50 Pro) Unlocking the bootloader is officially prohibited for global versions.

If you do, follow the official instructions for your model on the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums, and remember that you may need to reconfigure all settings, including fingerprints and accounts, after you have firmware.

Stock MIUI (Global)

Stock MIUI (Chinese)

Xiaomi.eu

LineageOS/Pixel Experience

Another custom firmware

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What to do if the widget returns after the MIUI update

One of the most common problems is that the Mi Remote reappears after a firmware update, which is because Xiaomi restores system applications when it updates, to avoid the widget reappearing:

1. Turn off automatic MIUI update: Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update and turn off Autoboot option.
2. Use ADB after each update: After installing the new version of MIUI, repeat the command: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.ir
3. Install Magisk: For root devices, there are modules like MIUI Blocker or Debloater that automatically block unnecessary system components, including Mi Remote.

If you do not want to refuse updates, but the widget annoys you, consider turning off notifications from Mi Remote:

• 🔔 Go to Settings. → Notifications → Annexes.
• 🔍 Find the Mi Remote and turn off all notifications.
• 📵 This will not remove the widget from the lock screen, but at least reduce its activity.

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If the widget returned after the update, try to disable it first through the lock screen settings. Only if it did not help - resort to ADB or root methods.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing the Mi Remote from the lock screen