All icons on Xiaomi in the top panel: decryption, configuration and hiding

Have you ever looked at the top right corner of your Xiaomi screen and wondered what these mysterious icons mean? Mysterious icons pop up and disappear, and some hang all the time — and it’s not always clear whether they signal a problem or just inform the function. This article will help you understand all the icons that can be displayed in the status bar. MIUI (including recent versions 14/15), And also teach them how to manage their display.

From above on the Redmi screen, POCO Xiaomi has a notification panel – it is divided into two zones: on the left, system status icons (networks, battery, time) are displayed, and on the right, notification icons from applications. Many users are unaware that most of these icons can be hidden, reconfigured or even replaced with more informative ones, such as why some owners display their icons. 4G+, And others just have H.+? What to do if the icon is constantly burning NFC, You don't use it?

Not only will we decipher all possible icons for Xiaomi 2026 (including rare ones that only appear in certain situations), but we’ll also show you how to:

1. Basic network and communication status icons

This group of icons is responsible for displaying the current Internet connection, mobile network and other wireless technologies, and their appearance may vary slightly depending on the model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T) version MIUI, But the general meaning remains unchanged.

The most common questions are about mobile Internet icons, and here's what they mean:

• 📶 E — Edge (2G), The slowest mobile network, it's in areas with poor coverage.
• 📶 3G or H/H+ — Third generation networks.+ (HSPA+) slightly faster than the standard 3G.
• 📶 4G or LTE — Fourth generation. 4G+ This means frequency aggregation (increased speed).
• 📶 5G — The fifth generation. Xiaomi can display as 5G, 5G+ or 5G E (enhanced) 5G).
• ⚠️ R or roam: Roaming occurs when another operator is connected to the network abroad or in regions with poor coverage.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the icons of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth:

• 📶 Exclamation point Wi-Fi – there is a connection but no internet access (check router or settings) DNS).
• 🔄 Wi-Fi with arrows - data transfer is underway (download or unload).
• 🔵 BT — Bluetooth is on. If the icon flashes, you search for devices or transfer files.

If you notice that the network icon often changes with 4G h+, This may indicate problems with the coverage of the operator or incorrect settings. APN. In that case, it's worth it:

1. Check the access point settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access points (APN)).
2. Manually select the operator network (Settings) → Mobile network → Choice of network → Manually).
3. Update firmware – sometimes network display bugs are fixed in new versions MIUI.

2. Battery icons and charging: what the symbols mean

The battery icon in the upper right corner is one of the most important, but also the most mysterious. In addition to the standard charge indicator, additional symbols may appear here, indicating savings modes, type of charging or even battery problems.

Decoding of the main options:

If there is an exclamation point next to the battery icon, it could mean:

• 🔋 Battery requires maintenance (wear and tear) >80%. Check the status in Settings → Battery → Battery status.
• 🔌 The charger does not support fast charging or the cable is damaged.
• ❄️ Overheating or hypothermia - charging is suspended.

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If the battery is running out too quickly, try calibrating it: completely discharge the phone (before turning it off), then charge it to the battery. 100% No breaks. 2-3 once.

3. Notification icons: which can be turned off

The top right end is littered with icons from apps, system services, and background processes, many of which don't carry useful information, but they're constantly distracting, and fortunately, most notifications can be hidden or configured.

The most common "obtrusive" icons:

• 📱 NFC — Contactless payment module is enabled. If you don't use it, turn off the Settings. → Connections and sharing → NFC.
• 🔊 No sound/Vibration - Sound mode. Click on the icon to quickly change profile.
• 📎 A pin is a fixed notification (for example, from Mi Fit or Google Pay).
• 🔄 Synchronization – synchronization of your Mi Account or Google account.
• 🛡️ Shield – Superuser (root) rights or protection work MIUI.

To remove unnecessary icons:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Press three points (⋮) → "Notification settings".
3. Select the app you want to hide your notifications from and turn off the status bar icon option.

Some system icons (e.g., Emergency Alerts or Security Update) can't be hidden, they're priority, but they can be folded so they don't show up all the time:

⚠️ Note: If after the button is removed NFC Or the mobile data function stopped working, check if the module itself is disabled in the settings!

4. Rare and Hidden Badges: What They Mean

Some icons only appear in specific situations, such as when accessories are connected, hidden functions are activated or system failures, and their meaning is not always obvious, but knowing these nuances will help to avoid panic.

List of "non-obvious" icons:

• 🎧 Headphones with a red line – connected Bluetooth-earphones are discharged.
• 📡 ANT+ — protocol for fitness gadgets (used in Mi Band and bicycle sensors).
• 🔒 Lock in Network Status – Protection included SIM-PIN-code.
• 📱 Phone with arrow - there is a redirection of calls.
• 🔄 Two arrows in a circle - modem mode is turned on (internet distribution).
• 📶 Exclamation point network – no operator services (SIM-map not recognized).

One of the most mysterious icons — 📱 It's a gear, it's a gear:

• Activation of the Developer Mode (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — press 7 times).
• Connecting your phone to Xiaomi PC suite ADB.
• Use of debugging functions USB.

Another rare badge — 📶 It signals a connection to the VoLTE network (voice communication via a 4G). If it does not appear, although the operator supports the technology, check it:

1. Is the option included in the Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → A challenge through 4G (VoLTE).
2. Updated firmware - some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) require manual activation.
3. Does your tariff support VoLTE (check with the operator).

5. How to customize the state panel to suit yourself

MIUI It allows you to customize the top panel deeply, from the order of the icons to their style:

1. Change of order of icons

By default, the icons are arranged in a fixed order, but it can be changed:

1. Open the Settings → Screen → Status Panel.
2. Select "Order of Status Icons."
3. Drag the icons in the right order (for example, put the Battery on the left and Time on the right).

2. Hiding system icons

Some icons (such as Emergency Alerts or Airplane Mode) cannot be removed through standard settings.

• Activate the Developer Mode (as described above).
• Enable Settings → Additionally. → Developer mode → "Show CPU boot" (this will unlock additional options).
• Use applications like SystemUI Tuner (require root rights).

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In the models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60) It is recommended to disable the display of bright icons (for example, NFC Bluetooth at night to reduce burnout of the matrix.

3. Change of panel style

V MIUI 14/15 It became possible to change the transparency of the panel, the color of icons and even animations:

• Go to Settings. → Screen. → Style of the state panel.
• Choose between "Light", "Dark" or "Auto" (on schedule).
• Activate the "Color icons" so that they adjust to the wallpaper.

If you lack standard settings, you can use a dark theme from the community:

1. Download a theme from the Mi Theme Store (e.g., "Pure Black" or "Dark Mode Pro").
2. Apply it to Settings. → Theme.
3. Reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.

6. Badge problems: why they don't disappear or appear

Sometimes icons are weird, like hanging up, not updating, or showing incorrect information, and let's look at typical problems and their solutions.

Problem 1: Notification icon hangs, though everything is cleared

This is because of a cache or a malfunction of the application.

• Rebooting the phone will reset the notification panel cache.
• Clear the application cache System interface MIUI (Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Show it all. → System interface MIUI → Clear the cache).
• Disable and re-enable notifications for the problem app.

Problem 2: Not showing mobile network icon or Wi-Fi

If the icon is missing, but the Internet is working:

• Check if the flight mode is turned on (even if it is turned off, sometimes it glitch).
• Switch manually between 2G/3G/4G mobile network settings.
• Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting mobile network settings.

Problem 3: Battery badge shows wrong percentage

This is a typical problem after updating or resetting the settings.

1. Completely discharge the phone (before switching off).
2. Connect the original charger and charge up to 100% without interruptions.
3. Turn off and turn on the phone again.
4. Repeat the cycle 2-3 times.

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After the update MIUI missing all icons, try resetting the interface settings: → The phone. → Resetting settings → Reset the interface settings. It won't delete your data, but it will return the standard view of the panel.

Problem 4: The notification icon is constantly flashing, but nothing is there.

This may be caused by:

• A hidden notification from a system application (e.g. Mi Security or Google Play Services).
• Synchronization error of your Mi Account or Google account.
• A virus that creates fake notifications.

Decision:

1. Check for hidden notifications: Swipe down and pull the panel down again to reveal all notifications.
2. Turn off sync for unnecessary accounts: Settings → Accounts. → Synchronization.
3. Scan your phone with an antivirus (such as Malwarebytes or built-in Mi Security).

7. Badges on the locked screen: what they mean

The lock screen of Xiaomi also displays icons, but their set is limited, and here you will see only the most important information:

List of possible icons:

• 📶 Network – the current type of connection (like on the home screen).
• 🔋 Battery - charge level.
• 🔔 Alarm clock - set alarm clock.
• 📧 Notifications — unread messages (SMS, messengers).
• 🔒 Locking – the phone is locked (appears when you fail to unlock).
• 📱 NFC — if contactless payment is enabled (for example, for Mi Pay).

On some models (Xiaomi 13, Redmi) K50) The lock screen can also be displayed:

• 🌙 Dark Mode – if the automatic theme change is activated.
• 🎵 Music – audio playback (with player control).
• 📸 Camera - Quick access to the camera (swipe to the right).

If you want to remove icons from the lock screen, do the following:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select "lock screen style".
3. Turn off the option "Show status icons".

⚠️ Warning: Disabling icons on the lock screen may hide important information, such as a dead battery or missed calls. Turn this option back on if you notice that you are missing important notifications.

FAQ: Frequent questions about badges on Xiaomi