All icons on the screen Xiaomi Redmi: detailed decoding with examples

Have you ever looked at the top right corner of your Xiaomi Redmi screen and wondered what these mysterious icons meant? Those little icons aren't just decorations: they tell you about network status, battery life, active functions, and even hidden issues. For example, why does an eye icon sometimes appear next to a network indicator? Or what to do if an exclamation point suddenly appears next to a battery?

In this article, we will analyze all possible icons that can be displayed on the screen of Redmi Note smartphones. 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5 and other models 2020–2026 You will learn not only their value, but also how to remove unnecessary indicators if they interfere, and what to do when critical warnings appear (for example, a temperature icon or an error). SIM-We will pay special attention to rare characters that only appear in certain situations, for example, when you activate Developer Mode or connect to Mi Band.

For convenience, we've categorized all the icons into categories: network and communication, battery and charging, notifications and functions, system alerts. And at the end of the article, you'll have an interactive test to see if you can guess the meaning of random icons!

1. Network and communication icons: Wi-Fi, mobile Internet, Bluetooth

This group of indicators is responsible for displaying the status of connections, and their appearance may vary slightly depending on the version of the shell. MIUI (for example, MIUI 14 of the icons became flatter than in MIUI 12).

The most frequent questions of users are related to the disappearance of the network or the appearance of a cross on the icon SIM-Let's look at what each symbol means:

• 📶 The wave antenna is the signal level of the mobile network. The more divided you fill, the more stable the connection is. If the divisions are empty or flashing, you're in a low coverage zone.
• 🅿️ Letters 4G/5G/E/H+ — Type of mobile Internet connection. E (Edge) is the slowest, 5G — If you're using a cross instead of a letter, check your balance or settings. APN.
• 🔄 Two arrows in a circle, data transfer (download or upload) appears when you download files, update applications or stream video.
• 📡 An exclamation point antenna, no network, reasons: mobile Internet is disabled, operator's problems or malfunction SIM-map.
• 📱 Wave phone - active call (outgoing or incoming) If the icon flashes green, the call is recorded (Recording calls to the phone) MIUI).

⚠️ Note: If a lock appears next to the network icon (🔒), This means that modem modem is turned on, in which case other devices can connect to your phone as an access point, which quickly drains the battery.

2. Battery icons and charging: what do icons next to percentages mean

The battery indicator in Xiaomi Redmi can be accompanied by additional symbols that many users ignore (⚡) It doesn’t always mean just charging – it changes depending on the type of charger connected.

If you see a red battery or an exclamation point next to the percentage, it's a critical error signal.

• ⚡ Lightning — the phone is connected to the charger. If the lightning is yellow, it's fast charging, if the green is standard.
• 🔋 Snowflake battery: Power saving mode is on, limits application background activity.
• ⚠️ Exclamation point in the battery – battery problem (overheating, wear or controller error).
• 🔌 Lightning in a circle – connected wireless charger (Qi-standard).
• 📉 Down arrow – the battery discharges faster than usual (for example, due to cold temperature or background processes).

The red battery with the exclamation mark is a special consideration, which means that the battery is discharged to 0%, but the phone can't charge.

1. Faulty cable or adapter.
2. Contaminated connector. USB-C.
3. Failure of the power controller (reboot or reset settings required).

⚠️ Warning: If the red battery icon appears even when connected to the original charger, do not try to “overclock” the phone with a quick charge – this can aggravate the problem. + Volume up when the phone is off).

Try a different cable and adapter|Clear the connector. USB-C dusty|Reboot the phone|Check the temperature of the body (does not have to be hot)|Reset your settings via Recovery-->

Notifications and system functions: eye, bell, NFC

These icons appear in the status bar when certain functions are activated or notifications are received, and some of them can be turned off if they interfere, such as an eye icon (Attention to the screen) or an app notification icon.

Let’s look at the most common ones:

• 👁️ Eye: Attention to Screen, the screen doesn't go out while you're looking at it (using a front camera).
• 🔔 Do Not Disturb (Do Not Disturb) All notifications are muted.
• 📲 Two arrows (up-down) – File transfer over Mi Share or Bluetooth enabled.
• 🅿️ The letter P in the square - active Mode in the pocket (blocks random touches).
• 📱 Locked phone – Application locking enabled (requires a password to open).
• 🔄 Two arrows in a circle (blue) – sync with Mi Account or Google.
• 🅿️ The letter N is a module NFC enabled and ready to pay or transfer data.

Some icons can be removed by disabling the corresponding functions, for example, to hide the icon of the eye:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen. → Attention to the screen.
2. Turn off the slider.
3. Reboot your phone if the icon is not gone.

4. Rare and hidden icons: developer mode, debugging, errors

These indicators only appear in specific situations, such as when you activate Developer Mode or connect to a PC to debug, and they are often confused with viruses or crashes, but they actually signal technical processes.

Here are the most mysterious of them:

• 🐞 Beetle (or gear with a beetle) - included debugging by USB. Appears when connected to a computer for firmware or testing.
• 📡 Antenna with an exclamation point in a circle – Airplane Mode is active, but Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is manually enabled.
• 🔧 Cogs: Developer Mode is on. To remove, go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI and tap 7 times.
• 🔄 Two arrows with an exclamation mark, Google sync error or Mi Account. Try reconnecting your account.
• 📱 Phone with cable, software update or system recovery. Don't turn off power until the process is complete!

If you see an unfamiliar icon that is not described in this article, try doing the following:

1. Take a picture and check it out in Google Lens.
2. Go to Settings. → Notifications → Status signs - there may be a clue.
3. Check if it appears after installing a new app (this may be its indicator).

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After the update MIUI Unknown icons appeared, try resetting the interface settings: go to Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings → Reset the interface settings. It won't delete your data, but it will return the standard icons.

5. Temperature, humidity and sensor signs: what they mean

Xiaomi Redmi is equipped with a lot of sensors, and some of them display their activity in the status bar (🌡️) It appears when overheating, and a drop of water (💧) — high humidity (in models with protection) IP53).

Here is a complete list of such indicators:

• 🌡️ Thermometer: the temperature of the processor or battery has exceeded normal. The phone can start trottling (performance restriction).
• ❄️ Snowflake - temperature below 0°C. The battery can discharge faster.
• 💧 Drop - detected the ingress of moisture in the connector USB-C (protectively IP53/IP68).
• 📱 Wave Phone (red) – Emergency mode activated (e.g., in a fall or accident).
• 🔊 Wave speaker – speaker mode is enabled or microphone is used by the background application.

⚠️ Warning: If the thermometer icon burns red and doesn’t disappear after rebooting, it may indicate a battery malfunction or a clogged cooler (in game models like Redmi). K60). Don’t ignore this warning – prolonged overheating shortens your phone’s lifespan!

6.How to remove unnecessary icons from the screen

Some indicators can be hidden if they annoy you, like a Bluetooth icon or sync icon, you don't have to see it all the time.

Method 1: Disable the function that is responsible for the icon (e.g, NFC or, uh, attention to the screen).

Method 2: Hide through notification settings:

1. Open the Settings. → Notifications → Status signs.
2. Select the app or function you want to remove.
3. Turn off the option to show the icon.

Method 3: Use energy saving modes, for example, in Battery Mode, some indicators are hidden automatically.

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Not all icons can be removed! System indicators (such as charge level or network signal) cannot be turned off - they are critical to the operation of the phone.

7 Frequent Mistakes: What to do if the icons flash or don't disappear

Sometimes the indicators start to behave strangely, flashing, not disappearing after a function is turned off, or appearing for no reason.

• 🔄 The synchronization icon is constantly spinning. → Check your internet connection or reconnect your Google account.
• 📶 The network signal appears and disappears. → Maybe it's faulty. SIM-A map or an antenna module. Try inserting it. SIM slot.
• 🔋 Battery badge flashes red → Charge critical. Connect your phone to charge at 30.+ minute.
• 🐞 The debugging badge doesn't go away. → Turn off the debugging. USB In Settings → For developers.
• 📡 Roaming badge is on fire, even though you're home → Manually select the operator in Settings → SIM-map → Choice of network.

If the problem is not solved, try:

1. Reboot the phone.
2. Reset network settings (Settings) → SIM-map → Resetting network settings).
3. Update MIUI to the latest version.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions