How to remove the weather from the Android top panel: a complete guide

The weather widget on the top bar of Android can be useful, but not all users like it when it takes up precious space in the status bar. It’s especially annoying when the forecast is displayed incorrectly, slows down the system, or simply interferes with the familiar interface. Fortunately, you can remove weather from the notification panel in several ways - from standard settings to using ADB commands for advanced users.

In this article we will analyze all the current methods for removing weather widgets for different versions of Android and branded shells (MIUI, One UI, ColorOS, Flyme and others). You will learn how to disable the weather through system settings, hide it using third-party applications, or completely remove system components if they interfere with the operation of your smartphone. Important: some methods require root access or unlocked bootloaderso be aware of the risks before you begin.

If you are not sure which shell is installed on your device, check this in Settings → About phone → MIUI/One UI version (name may vary). This will help you choose the most suitable method.

1. Standard disabling of weather in Android settings

Most manufacturers allow you to hide the weather widget without additional manipulation. The instructions may differ slightly depending on the version of Android and the proprietary shell, but the general principle remains the same.

For pure Android (Pixel, Motorola, Nokia) or devices with Android One:

1. Pull down the notification panel and click on the gear (⚙️ Settings).
2. Go to Applications and notifications → Special access → Weather (or System widgets).
3. Find item Weather in the status bar and turn off the slider.

For Samsung One UI:

• 📱 Open Settings → Lock screen and status bar.
• 🔍 Scroll to the section Status bar widgets.
• ❌ Disable the option Weather or Quick forecast.

For Xiaomi (MIUI), Redmi, POCO:

• 🌐 Go to Settings → Lock screen.
• 📊 Select Status Bar or Status bar widgets.
• 🚫 Deactivate Weather or Temperature.

If your version of Android does not have an explicit switch for weather, try the following method.

2. Removing weather widgets through "Quick Settings"

Sometimes the weather is not displayed in status bar, and in the quick settings panel (swipe down twice). In this case, you can simply remove it from there:

1. Swipe down twice to fully open the notification panel.
2. Click on the three dots (⋮) or the pencil (✏️) in the upper right corner.
3. Find the weather widget (can be called Weather, Weather or Temperature).
4. Drag it to the section Unused or click on the cross (✕).

On some devices (Huawei EMUI, Honor Magic UI), the weather widget in quick settings is tied to the system application Huawei Weather. In this case, it cannot be deleted, but can be replaced with another widget (for example, Airplane mode or Flashlight).

3. Disabling the system application "Weather" (without root)

If the weather is built into the system application (for example, Google Weather, Samsung Weather or MIUI Weather), it can be disabled through the settings. This will not remove the application completely, but it will stop it from working and hide the widget.

Instructions for most devices:

1. Open Settings → Applications.
2. Click on the three dots (⋮) and select Show system.
3. Find an application with the name Weather, Weather, WeatherProvider or similar.
4. Click Disable (or Stopif disabling is not available).

On Samsung you may need to disable two applications at once:

• Samsung Weather (main)
• Weather Daemon (background process)

Check the name of the weather application in the task manager

Back up important data

Make sure that disabling will not disrupt other functions

Reboot the device after disconnecting-->

Attention: On some devices (Xiaomi, Oppo), disabling system applications can lead to interface malfunctions. If artifacts appear after disconnection (for example, the notification panel has disappeared), return the application to its working state.

4. Clearing the cache and data of weather applications

If the weather continues to be displayed even after turning off, the problem may be in the cached data of the application often helps to reset the widgets.

How to clear it. cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Find the weather application (for example, Google Appif you are using a Google widget).
3. Click Storage → Clear cache.
4. If the problem persists, click Clear data (this will delete all application settings).

For reset System UI (Android interface):

• 🔧 Open Settings → Applications.
• 🔍 Turn on display of system applications and find System UI.
• 🧹 Press Clear cache (do not clear the data, this may reset all interface settings!).

After clearing the cache, reboot the device. If the weather has disappeared, but Later appears again, it means that it is tied to another system process (see section). 5).

What to do if, after clearing the cache, the notification panel stops working?

If after cleaning System UI the notification panel becomes glitchy or disappears altogether, reboot the phone in safe mode (press the power button → "Reboot in safe mode"). If the problem disappears, it means there is a conflict. caused by a third-party application. Uninstall recently installed apps or perform a factory reset.

5. Advanced methods: ADB and root access

If standard methods do not help, you can use developer tools These methods are suitable for advanced users and require USB debugging mode enabled or root access.

Method 1: Disabling via ADB (without root)

To do this, you will need a computer with installed ADB drivers and enabled USB debugging on the phone (Settings → About phone → Build number — press 7 times, then return to Settings → System → For developers → Software debugging USB).

Commands to turn off the weather (executed in Command Prompt or Terminal):

adb shell pm hide com.android.weather
adb shell pm hide com.samsung.android.weather # For Samsung
adb shell pm hide com.miui.weather2 # For Xiaomi

If the command pm hide is not supported, try:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.weather

Method 2: Removing system APKs (root required)

Using Root Explorer or ADB with root access you can completely remove the weather application. The danger of the method is that it can disrupt the operation of other system functions.

Examples of paths to weather files:

Manufacturer	Path to APK	Package name
Samsung	/system/priv-app/SamsungWeather	com.samsung.android.weather
Xiaomi	/system/priv-app/MiuiWeather	com.miui.weather2
Google	/system/priv-app/GoogleWeather	com.google.android.apps.weather
Huawei	/system/app/HwWeather	com.huawei.android.totemweather

⚠️ Attention: before When deleting system files, be sure to make a backup copy via TWRP or Titanium Backup. Incorrect deletion may lead to loss of functionality of the notification panel or cyclic reboot of the device.

6. Using third-party launchers and themes

If the weather is hard-wired into the system interface (for example, in EMUI or ColorOS), it can be hidden using alternative launchers or themes. This method does not remove the widget completely, but makes it less noticeable.

Popular launchers with support for customizing the notification panel:

• 🎨 Nova Launcher (allows you to hide widgets through settings Nova Settings → Notification Bar).
• 🔄 Action Launcher (supports replacing system widgets).
• 🖼️ Microsoft Launcher (can overlap system widgets elements with their widgets).

For Xiaomi and Redmi themes from Mi Theme Storeare suitable, which modify the status bar. For example, themes Dark Mode or Minimalist often. remove unnecessary interface elements.

How to apply a theme to MIUI:

1. Open the application Themes.
2. Find a theme marked Status Bar Custom.
3. Download and apply it.
4. Reboot the device.

7. Reset the settings to factory settings (last resort)

If none of them methods did not help, and the weather on the notification panel is very annoying, the last option remains - resetting the device to factory settings. This is a radical solution that will delete all user data, so use it only as a last resort.

How to reset:

1. Create a backup copy of important data (photos, contacts, messages).
2. Go to Settings → System → Reset settings.
3. Select Delete all data (factory reset).
4. Confirm the action and wait reboot.

After the reset, the weather will disappear, but you will have to configure the device again. This method is guaranteed to work on all devices, but has an obvious drawback - data loss.

⚠️ Attention: on some devices (Samsung Knox, Huawei s HMS) the reset may lead to activation protection FRP (Factory Reset Protection). To unlock the phone after a reset, you will need to enter the details of the Google account that was linked earlier.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about deleting weather from the Android panel

Is it possible? remove weather without root access?

Yes, in most cases the weather can be disabled through standard settings or ADB commands (see sections 1–4). Root is only required to completely remove system APK files.

Why does the weather appear again after disabling?

This happens due to automatic updating of system files. applications or resetting settings after reboot. Try clearing the cache System UI or disabling auto-update for the weather application in Google Play.

How to remove the weather on Android 13/14?

In new versions of Android, the weather widget is often tied to Google App. in Settings → General → Weather and disable the option Show weather in status bar.

Is it safe to delete system applications via ADB?

Disabling via ADB (pm disable-user) is safe because it does not delete files, but only stops their work. Complete removal (pm uninstall) can cause crashes if the application is associated with other system processes.

What to do if the notification bar disappears after removing the weather?

Return the disabled application to work via Settings → Applications or run the command adb shell pm enable com.android.systemui. If the panel is not restored, a flashing is required.