How to permanently turn off the volume rocker on Xiaomi: the complete guide

The volume slider (or “rocker”) that appears when you press the buttons to adjust the sound on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones can annoy many users. It covers part of the screen, interferes with games or watching videos, and sometimes even works accidentally. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to turn it off – both through standard MIUI settings, and using hidden features or third-party utilities.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of removing the volume slider, including working workarounds for the latest firmware versions (MIUI 14/15 based on Android 13/14). We will pay special attention to the nuances for different models - from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 13/14.

Why does the volume rocker appear and can it be completely removed?

The volume slider is a system element of the MIUI interface that appears when you press the physical Volume Up/Down buttons, and its main purpose is to visually display the current volume level and allow you to quickly switch between modes (media, call, alarm), but many users find it intrusive, especially in the following situations:

• 🎮 In games, the slider covers important interface elements (for example, a map to a game). PUBG Mobile or Inventory in Genshin Impact).
• 🎥 When watching a video, the swing closes the subtitles or player controls.
• 📱 On devices with cutouts – on smartphones like Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5 The slider may run into sensors or indicators.
• 🔇 When using gestures – random touches of the screen sometimes cause the appearance of a regulator.

Can we take it away forever? Technically, but with reservations:

• ✅ On most devices. Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO The scaling can be turned off through system settings or ADB-team.
• ⚠️ On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K60) post-update MIUI 15 Standard Ways May Not Work – More Manipulations Will Be Needed.
• 🔧 If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the methods may be different.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling the system volume slider may make it harder to adjust the sound in some applications, such as YouTube or Spotify, which will have to use internal volume controls.

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which works on most devices with the MIUI 12-15 firmware version and does not require superuser rights.

1. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Scroll down and find the Volume section (or Volume Control on some models).
3. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
4. Turn off the switch Show Volume Slider (or Volume Pop-up).

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Special features.
2. Find the option to Show volume slider and deactivate it.

On certain devices (e.g, POCO X5 Pro or Redmi Note 12) this parameter can be hidden. ADB-command (see Method 3).

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Backup settings (Settings → Additional → Backup)

Make sure the device has enough charge (minimum 30%)

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Method 2: Use of Do Not Disturb (Backway)

If the standard shutdown doesn't work, you can use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, which doesn't remove the slider completely, but makes it less intrusive:

1. Activate Do Not Disturb via the notification panel or in Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Choose Always or Schedule (if you only need to turn off the swinger at a certain time).
3. In the mode settings, enable the option to Hide Volume Notifications (if available).

The downside is that the slider will also turn off other notifications, but it works on all Xiaomi devices, including those that do not have a direct option to turn off the swinger.

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If Do Not Disturb mode interferes with important notifications (such as calls), add exceptions to the desired applications in its settings.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If the previous methods have not worked, you can use them. ADB-This requires you to connect your smartphone to your computer, but it's guaranteed to remove the slider on most devices:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to activate Developer Mode), then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers and enable debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command line: adb shell settings put global volume_panel_show false
4. Reset the device.

To return the slider back, use the command:

adb shell settings put global volume_panel_show true

⚠️ Note: On some devices (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro with a MIUI 15) this command may be reset after the system update, in which case it will have to be rerun.

Method 4: Hiding the slider with the help of design themes

The unexpected but working way is to use a dark theme or custom themes from the Mi Theme Store, where some themes (like Pitch Black or Minimal UI) visually hide the slider, making it almost transparent.

1. Open the Themes app (or Mi Theme Store).
2. Find a theme marked AMOLED or Dark (like Dark Mode Pro).
3. Apply the theme and check if the slider has become less noticeable.

This method doesn't remove the swing completely, but it makes it almost invisible against a dark background, and it's suitable for users who don't want to mess with settings or ADB.

Standard settings of MIUI

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Do not disturb mode.

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Method 5: Using third-party applications (for root)

If you have root rights, you can use applications like the Xposed Framework or GravityBox, which allow you to deeply customize the MIUI interface, including disabling system notifications.

1. Install Magisk and get root access.
2. Download GravityBox [MM] or MIUI Extra Settings from Magisk repository.
3. In the module settings, find the Volume Panel section and turn off the slider display.
4. Reset the device.

The advantage of this method is flexibility: you can not only remove the swinger, but also adjust its appearance, position on the screen or animation, but using root can violate the warranty and increase the risk of security.

What to do if nothing helps

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be the following:

• 🔄 Update MIUI — Some versions of the firmware (for example, MIUI 15.1.0) block the slider from turning off. Check for updates in Settings → Updating the system.
• 📱 Hardware restrictions on devices with MediaTek-processors (for example, Redmi) 10C) team ADB may not be carried out.
• 🛠️ Castomware – if you use unofficial firmware, try resetting to factory settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Resetting settings).

In extreme cases, you can try:

• 🔧 Manual editing of system files (requires root and build.prop experience).
• 📲 Use alternative launchers (such as Nova Launcher) that can intercept volume gesture control.

⚠️ Note: Before experimenting with system files, create a full backup through TWRP Mi Flash Tool. Incorrect changes can lead to a device blink.

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If the standard methods don’t work, check the MIUI version and the processor model first, which will help narrow down the range of possible solutions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off volume swing