How to change the status bar on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: from hiding icons to customizing through ADB

The status bar on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is not just a time bar and icons, it’s a key element of the MIUI interface that can be deeply customized to your needs, from hiding unnecessary indicators to changing the location of the watch or even changing the color scheme. Many users do not suspect that standard system settings can hide up to 40% of icons in the status bar without root rights, and with ADB – completely transform its appearance.

Not all changes are equally safe, however. For example, disabling system indicators (like NFC or Airplane Mode) through an engineering menu can cause communication modules to malfunction. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to customize the status bar, from basic MIUI settings to advanced tweaks through ADB and third-party utilities. We will focus on the nuances that the manufacturer does not advertise: why some icons can not be hidden by standard methods, how to return everything if something went wrong, and what settings affect the autonomy of the smartphone.

If you plan to use ADB or modified firmware, back up your data. On the Redmi Note 10S (rosomary model), some commands may conflict with MIUI 13/14 updates, especially if the device was purchased in regions with limited firmware (for example, India or China).

1. Basic status string settings in MIUI

Let’s start with the simplest: what can be changed without additional tools, right in the settings menu of Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S. Most users do not even suspect that there are hidden options for managing the display of time, notifications and system icons.

Go to Settings → Screen → Status bar. Here you will find three key sections:

1. Time Display: Choosing between 12- and 24-hour formats, and the ability to display seconds (useful for debugging or sports training).
2. Notification icons: Manage the display of application icons (you can hide notifications from specific programs).
3. System icons: Here are the most popular options – for example, disabling the 4G/5G indicator, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Note that MIUI 14 for the Redmi Note 10S has a status option called “Show Internet Speed” that displays current download/return speeds in real time, but can reduce battery life by 5 to 8 percent due to frequent surveys of the communication module.

An important nuance: some icons (such as Power Saving Mode or VPN) can’t be hidden through the standard menu, they will require additional methods, which we’ll talk about later, and it’s worth remembering that after updating MIUI, some of the settings may reset — especially if you use beta versions of firmware.

2. Hiding system icons through "Show system settings"

If standard options in Settings → Screen are not enough, you can access the advanced options through the hidden menu “Show system settings.” This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, including the Redmi Note 10S.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings and go to About Phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row (the notification "You became a developer") should appear.
3. Return to the main settings menu, open Additional → for developers.
4. Activate the Show System Settings switch (may be called Advanced Settings in some regional firmware).

After that, new options will appear in the Settings menu → Screen → Status bar, including:

• 🔄 Resetting the status bar settings – returns all changes to factory parameters.
• 📵 Hiding the “No Network” indicator is useful if you are often in areas without coverage.
• 🔋 Turning off the percentage of battery charge - you can replace the icon without numbers.
• 🌐 Indicator management VPN — concealer VPN-linkage.

Developer mode activated

Backup of current status line settings is made

Verified version of MIUI (not lower than 12.5)

Battery charge of at least 50% (in case of failure)-->

⚠️ Note: Some of the firmware for Redmi Note 10S (Especially Chinese) the option to show system settings may not be available. MIUI Up to the latest stable version or use the method with ADB, described below.

3. Advanced customization through ADB (no root)

If you need to hide icons that aren’t in standard settings (like NFC, Geolocation, or Airplane Mode), you’ll need to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that doesn’t require root rights, but requires connecting your smartphone to your computer.

Be prepared first:

• 🖥️ Install. ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC.
• 📱 Turn on Debugging. USB In the developer settings on Redmi Note 10S.
• 🔌 Connect your phone to your computer and confirm your trusted device.

Now we can start with teams, and here are the most useful ones.

#Hide the NFC icon


adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist nfc




Hide the geolocation icon



adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist location




Hide the indicator "Mode in the plane"



adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist airplane




Show seconds in the hour of the state line



adb shell settings put global status_bar_clock_seconds 1




Bring all the icons back.



adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist ""

A full list of supported icons for MIUI can be found in the official documentation of Xiaomi, but the most relevant ones are:

⚠️ Note: After applying commands through ADB Some system features may not work properly, such as hiding the geolocation icon doesn’t turn off the geolocation itself, but it can cause Google Maps or Mi Fit to crash. Always check the functionality of key applications after changes.

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If so, ADB-commands the status string has started to glitches (flicker or disappear), execute the command adb shell pm clear com.android.systemui. This will reset the system interface cache without losing data.

4. Use of third-party applications (with and without root)

If you don’t want to mess with ADB, you can use third-party utilities. For Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S, the following solutions are suitable:

No root rights:

• 🎨 Nacho Notch -- you can hide the cutout from the front camera and adjust the display of the icons on the sides of it. It works by overlaying the system interface.
• ⏰ Status Bar Clock Plus - Expands time display capabilities (color, font, position) Requires the option to overlay other applications in special features settings enabled.

With root rights:

• 🛠️ Xposed Framework + GravityBox is the most powerful customization tool, allowing you to change the color of the status bar, add new icons (such as the temperature of the processor), and even animate elements.
• 🔧 Substratum Theme Engine - Themes for deep re-drawing of the interface, including the status bar. Popular themes: PitchBlack and Swift Dark.

When using apps without root, remember that they work overlay, which can lead to an increase in battery consumption by 3-7% due to constant service activity in the background, and some banking applications (for example, SberBank Online) can block work on devices with overlay enabled for security reasons.

5. Change of the color scheme of the state string

By default, the status bar on the Redmi Note 10S uses a color scheme that depends on the theme of the design, but it can be changed manually, both for all applications and selectively.

Method 1: Through the settings of the themes

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Color scheme.
2. Choose a Dark Theme or a Light Theme, and this will automatically change the color of the status bar.
3. For fine-tuning, use Settings → Theme → My Themes where you can download alternative designs (e.g. AMOLED Black for maximum contrast).

Method 2: Forced change for individual applications

Some apps (like Google Chrome or YouTube) may ignore the system theme to force them to use the dark status bar:

1. Enable the Developer Mode (as described above).
2. Go to Settings → For developers and activate the Forced Dark Theme application.
3. Reset the device.

For advanced users, there is another method, which is editing the framework-res.apk file through Apktool, but this requires root rights and can cause the system to fail if it fails, and we don't recommend it without APK decompilation experience.

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Changing the color scheme through system settings is the safest way, but it is limited to standard themes. MIUI. Unique colors will require root rights or ADB-commands for modifying system files.

6.Restore the status string after failures

If the status string is no longer displayed correctly after the experiments (for example, all icons have disappeared or the time is shown incorrectly), there are several ways to return it to its original state.

Method 1: Resetting through settings

Go to Settings → Screen → Status String → Settings Reset. This will bring back all hidden icons and standard time display.

Method 2: Cleaning the SystemUI cache

If the reset does not help, follow the following steps:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes.
3. Find System UI (or com.android.systemui).
4. Select Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
5. Reset the device.

Method 3: ADB Reset Commands

If the problem is caused ADB-commands, execute:

adb shell settings delete secure icon_blacklist


adb shell settings put global status_bar_clock_seconds 0

⚠️ Note: If the status bar has completely disappeared (for example, after a failed Xposed installation), the only reliable way to restore is to flash it through Fastboot. 10S The official firmware can be downloaded from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website. Use the version that corresponds to your region (Global/EU/India).

FAQ: Frequent Questions on the Status String on the Redmi Note 10S