All icons on the screen Xiaomi Redmi: full decryption of icons in the status bar and notifications

Have you ever looked at the top right corner of your Xiaomi Redmi screen and wondered what these mysterious icons mean? Or suddenly there's an unfamiliar symbol on the notification panel and no word on it in the instructions? These little icons are the whole language of your smartphone's communication with you. They signal network health, battery life, active functions and even hidden problems. But without decryption, this language becomes a puzzle.

In this article, we’ll look at all the icons that can appear on the Redmi screen, from standard mobile icons to rare developer mode symbols, and learn what the exclamation point in the triangle means, why the indicator sometimes disappears. 4G, And we're going to reveal the secrets of hidden icons that only appear under certain conditions, like when you connect to a Mi Band or when you upgrade. MIUI.

It doesn’t matter if you have a Redmi Note 12 or a Redmi. 10C — Most of these icons are universal for all models based on MIUI. But there are exceptions: some icons only appear on flagships or in specific firmware, and we'll mark them separately so you don't get confused, and we'll be ready to become an expert on the icon language of our smartphone?

Basic icons in the status bar: network, battery, sound

The status bar (aka the notification bar) is the main place where the smartphone displays the current state, and here are the most important indicators, and their value is worth knowing by heart. Let's start with three whales: the network, the battery and the sound.

Mobile icons show the type of connection and the quality of the connection, and this is what they mean:

• 📶 E — Edge (2G), The slowest communication. It's in places with poor coverage.
• 📶 3G — Third generation connection: speeds up to 42 Mbps, but in 2026 it is already considered obsolete.
• 📶 H/H+ — HSPA/HSUPA (improved 3G). Faster than usual. 3G, But he still loses. 4G.
• 📶 4G/LTE — Fourth generation. Standard for modern smartphones. If the icon flashes, it's a data transmission.
• 📶 5G — The fifth generation only appears on support models (e.g. Redmi Note). 11T 5G).
• ❌ The cross on the antenna, no network. SIM-map or operator settings.

The battery indicator can be more than just a simple percentage of charge.

• ⚡ — If it flashes, the cable is not tightly connected.
• 🔋 with leaf - power saving mode is enabled (Settings) → Battery → Energy saving regime).
• 🔋 with lightning in a circle - ultra-fast charging (on models with support for Fast Charge).
• 🔋 Exclamation point: battery discharged to critical level (less than 5%).

The sound icons are also worth noting:

• 🔔 — sound on (standard mode).
• 🔔 with crossed-out speaker - silent mode (Settings) → Sound. → No sound).
• 🎵 — Do not disturb mode is active (you can configure according to the schedule).
• 📢 — sound amplifier enabled (Mi Sound Enhancer function on some models).

⚠️ Note: If a lock icon appears next to the network icon 🔒, This means that the operator has blocked access to the mobile Internet (for example, if the balance is negative), solved by depositing an account or calling in support.

Hidden icons: what do rare symbols in the status bar mean?

Some icons only appear in specific situations, and they're easy to miss or confuse with something else.

Synchronization and updates icons:

• 🔄 — You're syncing your Mi Account or Google account. If it's hanging for a long time, check the Internet.
• ⬇️ — download MIUI. You can track progress in settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• ⚙️ with arrow - installed update, reboot is required.

Symbols of connected devices:

• 🎧 — Wireless headphones (including Mi True Wireless Earbuds).
• 🖥️ — Miracast mode is active (transfer of the screen to the TV).
• 📱 with a small phone - modem mode is turned on (internet distribution).
• 🔗 — The smartphone is connected to another device via Mi Share (similar to AirDrop).

Rare system icons:

• 🛡️ — Safe mode enabled (only standard applications are downloaded).
• 📡 with an exclamation mark - problems with GPS (For example, there is no satellite signal).
• 🔐 — Application protection is activated (a password is required to access selected programs).
• 🌐 lock-wired VPN. Check the Settings. → Connections → VPN.

⚠️ Note: If a key icon appears on the screen 🔑 With lightning, this means that the smartphone is unlocked for the installation of custom firmware (bootloader unlocked).In this state, the Xiaomi warranty does not work.

Notification icons: what is hidden behind the icons in the curtain

When you put down the notification curtain, in addition to messages from apps, there are system icons that signal background processes that you might not have noticed.

Identifications of active functions:

• 📎 — Do not delete mode for notification (hold your finger on the notification) → "Secure").
• 🔔 ticked – notifications disabled for this application.
• 📊 — Traffic monitoring (included in Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic).
• 🛒 — Mi Recycle Bin (a function for temporary storage of deleted files).

Warning badges:

• ⚠️ in the yellow triangle - warning system (for example, little disk space).
• 🚫 on a red background - a critical error (overheating, module failure).
• 🔒 Exclamation point – access to the function is blocked due to limitations (e.g. parental controls).

Icons MIUI-function-specific:

• 🔍 — search by system (you can swipe down the main screen).
• 📱 with two arrows – dual mode is enabled (two) SIM-Cards are active simultaneously).
• 🎮 — Activated game mode (disables notifications during the game).
• 📈 — Battery optimizer works (analyzes charge consumption).

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If there is a sign in the notification curtain 📦 With an exclamation point, it means that the system has detected unused applications, which can be deleted or archived through Settings. → Annexes → Cleanup.

Icons in the settings menu: decryption of hidden characters

There are also mysterious icons hidden in the depths of the Settings menu, which appear next to menu items or subsections.

Under "Connections":

• 🌐 Star-Selected Wi-Fi Networks (you can set up an autoconnection).
• 📡 dual wave mode – dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) + 5 GHz).
• 🔗 Lightning – fast data transfer via Mi Share.

In the section "Sound and vibration":

• 🎶 with a schedule - equalizer of sound (frequency settings).
• 🔊 with waves – adaptive sound (automatic volume control).
• 📳 vibrating - tactile feedback when pressed.

In the "Screen" section:

• 🌓 — Dark theme (you can set it to a schedule).
• 👁️ — Reading mode (blue light filter).
• 🔄 with two arrows - autorotation of the screen.
• 📱 Broken screen – screen protection (film or glass).

Badges in Developer Mode and Engineering Menu

If you have activated the developer mode (7 taps by Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI), And then you'll see additional icons on the menu, which are designed for testing and debugging, but sometimes they're useful for ordinary users.

The main icons of the developer mode:

• 🐞 — debugging USB (You need to connect to the PC through ADB).
• 📱 geared - permission OEM-Unlocking (for installing custom firmware).
• 🔄 with a triple arrow - do not remain active (kills background processes).
• 🎮 wrenched – secondary display simulation (for multitasking testing).

Icons of the engineering menu (#4636##)

• 📡 with antenna – network information (signal level, connection type).
• 📱 battery data - data on the battery (temperature, voltage).
• 📊 with schedule - statistics of use (CPU, memory, traffic).
• 🔧 — equipment testing (camera, speakers, sensors).

⚠️ Note: If the engineering menu next to the item "Band Mode" is lit icon ⚠️, This means that the smartphone is operating in a suboptimal frequency range, which can slow down the Internet speed. To fix, select Automatic mode or contact the operator to set up the settings. APN.

Don't turn on debugging. USB public-wifi|Do not change your network modulation settings without the need|Before exiting, turn off "Do not remain active"|Do not activate the Secondary Display Simulation for no reason-->

Error and warning signs: what to do if they appear

Red, yellow or flashing icons are a signal of problems, and you can't ignore them, but you shouldn't panic, and we'll look at the most critical symbols and how to fix them.

Badges associated with SIM-card:

• 📱 cross-wise — SIM-No card found. Check the tray or reboot the phone.
• 📶 With an exclamation point, no operator, maybe the problem is on the provider's side.
• 🔒 s SIM — blocked PUK-You need to enter the code (indicated on the package). SIM).

Signs of memory problems:

• 📁 With an exclamation point, the place ends. → Memory.
• 🗑️ Red cross: file system error, reboot or reset.
• 🔄 red background - update failure MIUI. Try to update again.

Hardware failure signs:

• 🔋 with a thermometer, overheating the battery.
• 📷 With a cross, it's a camera error. Reboot your phone or reset your camera settings.
• 🔊 With the speaker crossed out, the audio system crashes. → Sound. → Diagnostics.

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If a red icon with a thermometer appears on the screen 🌡️, Disconnect your smartphone from charging immediately and stop using it, and continuing to do so can cause permanent battery damage or even fire (in extremely rare cases).

How to Disable or Disable Unnecessary Icons

Some icons can be annoying or distracting, and fortunately, most of them can be hidden or disabled. Here's how to do this:

Ways to hide icons:

• 🔔 — Disable notifications for a specific application: hold the notification → "Disable notifications".
• 📶 — Hide the network indicator: in Settings → Screen. → Turn off the status bar "Show the type of network".
• 🔋 — Remove the percentage of charge: there also turn off the "Percentage of battery charge".
• 📡 — Hide the icon GPS: In Settings → Location → Select "Only on the network".

Disabling system icons:

• 🔄 — Account Synchronization: Settings → Accounts. → Synchronization → Turn off unnecessary services.
• 📊 — Traffic monitoring: Settings → SIM-map → Traffic. → Turn off "Show in the status line".
• 🎮 — Game mode: Settings → Special facilities → Game mode → turn off.

Hiding badges through ADB (advanced):

If standard methods are not enough, you can use a command. ADB:

adb shell settings put global icon_blacklist [name icons]

A list of available icons for hiding can be found in the documentation MIUI or on Xiaomi forums.

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To return hidden icons, go to Settings → Screen. → Status bar and turn them back on if the icon is missing after the update. MIUI, Try resetting the screen settings to standard.

FAQ: Frequent questions about badges on Xiaomi Redmi