Icon of the moon on Xiaomi: decoding the icon, the reasons for the appearance and ways to remove

You pick up your Xiaomi or your Redmi, and suddenly you notice on the top of the notification panel an unfamiliar sign, a moon icon. What is it? System failure, virus or hidden feature? Spoiler: don't panic. This symbol appears to many users, but its meaning depends on the version of MIUI, the model of the smartphone and even regional settings.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible causes of the moon on Xiaomi’s screen, from the basic “Do Not Disturb” mode to obscure features like Sleep Mode or Digital Wellbeing, and show you how to remove this sign if it interferes with it, with step-by-step instructions for different versions of the firmware.

Importantly, if the moon blinks, changes color, or appears with other symbols (like a star or a bell), this may indicate specific settings, and we'll look at these cases.

1.The main reasons for the appearance of the moon icon on Xiaomi

On Xiaomi smartphones, POCO Redmi Moon icon most often signals the "Do Not Disturb" mode on»** (DND — Do Not Disturb, but there are other options:

• 🌙 Do Not Disturb – Blocks notifications and calls on schedule or manually.
• 📵 Night Mode – reduces screen brightness and filters blue light.
• 😴 Sleep Mode** MIUI 12+) — Limits the function of the phone while sleeping.
• 🔒 Parental control** or Digital Wellbeing – if the device is used by the child.

To determine the exact cause, pay attention to the color of the icon and its location:

If the moon appeared after the MIUI update to version 14+, check the Digital Wellbeing settings – the new firmware added the “Sleep Time” feature, which automatically activates restrictions.

2.How to remove the moon if it's a "Do Not Disturb" mode

The most common reason is included DND-The mode. You can turn it off in a number of ways:

1. Voice Assistant: Tell Google Assistant or Alice from Yandex: “Disable the mode do not disturb”.

If the mode is turned on by itself, check the schedule in the same settings. It may be set to automatically turn on time (for example, from 22:00 to 7:00).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or POCO F4) Do Not Disturb mode can be activated when connected to Mi Band or other Xiaomi ecosystem devices. Check sync in the Mi Fitness app.

3. the Moon as a night-time indicator or blue light filter

If the icon is yellow or orange, it's probably Night Mode or Blue Light Filter, which reduces eye strain in the evening, but sometimes gets turned on during the day because of incorrect settings.

How to turn it off:

1. Open the Settings → Screen → Night mode.
2. Deactivate the switch or change the schedule (for example, from 20:00 to 6:00).
3. For blue light filter: Settings → Screen → Color mode → Blue light filter.

On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+), night mode can be automatically activated when the battery is low.

Settings → Battery → Power Modes → Select “Balanced”

4.Sleep Mode in MIUI 12 and later: Hidden features

In the firmware MIUI 12+ appeared Sleep Mode - an extended version of the mode "Do not disturb", which not only blocks notifications, but also:

• 📵 Disables mobile data and Wi-Fi (on schedule).
• 🔇 Dimming the sound of media and alarm clocks.
• 🌙 Changes the color temperature of the screen to warm.
• 📱 Blocks the launch of certain applications (for example, social networks).

How to turn off Sleep Mode:

1. Go to Settings → Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls → Sleep Mode.
2. Click on “Delete Schedule” or deactivate the mode manually.

If the option is not on the menu, update the firmware or check the region of the device (in some countries the function is hidden).

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In Sleep Mode, you can configure exceptions for important contacts. Add them to the Allowed list in the mode settings.

5.The Moon and Parental Controls: What to Do When Your Phone is Locked

A red or flashing moon may indicate parental controls or Screen Time limits.

• The phone is used by the child.
• The device is tied to a Xiaomi family account.
• Digital Wellbeing is enabled with limits.

How to remove restrictions:

1. Ask for a password from the administrator (parent or account owner).
2. If you are an administrator: Settings → Digital Wellbeing → Control Panel → Reset restrictions.
3. For a complete reset: Settings → Accounts → Family Access → Delete the device.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI For children (such as Xiaomi Play or special versions for schools), the moon may mean blocking the launch of apps on a schedule.

Rare Cases: The Moon as an Indicator of System Errors

If the icon of the moon appeared for no apparent reason and does not disappear after turning off all modes, it may be:

• 🐞 Firmware glitch** - especially after the update MIUI.
• 📱 Conflict of topics** – if you use custom themes from the Mi Theme Store.

How to fix it:

1. Restart the phone – press the power button for 10 seconds.
2. Reset the themes settings: Settings → Display → Themes → Return to standard.
3. Clear the cache of Google services: Settings → Apps → App management → Google Services → Storage → Clear the cache
4. Remove the MIUI update (if the problem has occurred after the update).

If nothing helps, reset to factory settings, but save the data beforehand!

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Before reset, check if the moon is connected with the beta version of MIUI. In test firmware, there are often bugs with notification icons.

7. Moon on different Xiaomi models: features

The manufacturer makes changes to the interface depending on the model and the region, and this is how the icon of the moon behaves on popular devices:

Nana POCO-In other devices, the moon can be displayed differently, like a crescent moon or with the addition of a star. POCO Launcher.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the moon icon on Xiaomi