Owners of budget smartphones Xiaomi, using SIM-card Tele2, They're often confronted with intrusive and annoying things, and when you call in or you finish a call, suddenly you have a window on the screen that's offerings, news or services to the operator. Tele2 or USSD-Menu that is built into the settings by default SIM-It's not a virus, but it's a serious discomfort when you use the device.
Compounding the problem, standard MIUI methods do not always disable the service. Operators often block the possibility of a simple shutdown through system settings, forcing users to look for workarounds. In this article, we will detail why this happens and offer several effective ways to solve the problem on Xiaomi and Redmi devices.
We'll look at both software methods for disconnecting through phone settings and more advanced options using operator commands. Tele2 — it USSD-request that simulates an app on your screen, so blocking it requires changing call settings. Follow the instructions carefully to permanently get rid of pop-up ads.
Reasons for Tele2 Advertising Window
Before we go into action, we need to understand the nature of this phenomenon, and the window that comes up after the call is not a normal application that can be removed through Task Manager. It's an interactive service built into the profile. SIM-- The operator. Tele2 Use it to promote its services, such as “Bonuses”, “Video” or paid subscriptions.
Technically, this works through the USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) channel. When you complete a call, the carrier network sends a special code to your phone, which the Android system perceives as a command to open the menu. On Xiaomi smartphones with a MIUI shell or HyperOS, this menu can be displayed on top of other windows, overlapping the interface.
- 📱 Intrusive advertising of operator services immediately after a conversation.
- 🔋 Battery consumption due to constant background update widget.
- 🛑 Blocking access to other phone functions when the window appears.
Many users confuse this menu with regular notifications or SMS-But the standard spam blocking settings are not going to help, because the request comes at the system level, and understanding this mechanism is important for choosing the right deactivation method. If you just close the window, it will come back the next time you call.
Disconnecting via call settings in MIUI
The easiest and safest way to try to remove the menu is to use the built-in Android features. MIUI There is a possibility to disable the display USSD-codes or behavioral changes SIM-This method does not require the installation of third-party software and is completely secure for data.
First, you need to go to the settings section of the phone. SIM-The interface may vary slightly depending on the version of the shell, but the logic of the actions remains the same. SIM-map on which the activated Tele2.
☑️ Checking settings SIM-map
In the menu, look for the option associated with USSD-If you don't have one (which happens in newer versions of Android), try resetting your network settings. This won't delete your contacts, but will return your connection settings to factory settings, which sometimes helps to remove the operator's erroneous configurations.
⚠️ Warning: If there is no explicit "Disable" switch in the menu USSD-menu, do not attempt to remove system applications associated with the phone. this may result in loss of the ability to make calls.
It is also worth checking whether the number detector or antispam function from the operator itself is activated, which often come with this menu. These can be disabled via your personal account or by the *155# command. After you perform the actions, restart the device so that the changes take effect.
Use of the USSD-deactivation
The most effective method, which works 90% of the time, is to send a special command to the operator. Tele2, like other operators, provides codes for managing services.
You need to open the standard “caller” and type the following code: *155*00#. This command is designed to disable Subscriber Menu or similar services. After dialing, press the call button. SMS-a message or pop-up confirming that the service is disabled.
If the first command didn't work, try the alternative: *155*22*0#. This code is often used to manage Tele2 services. It's important to enter characters correctly, without errors. If the system responds with an error message, then the service is already disabled or the code is not relevant to your region.
| Team team. | Description of action | The result |
|---|---|---|
| *155*00# | Disabling the subscriber menu | The menu stops appearing. |
| *155*22*0# | Alternative deactivation code | Deactivation of service |
| *155# | Main menu of services | Status review |
| *611# | Checking balance and services | Tariff information |
After sending the command, be sure to restart the Xiaomi smartphone. This is necessary in order for the operator’s network to update the status of services on your phone. SIM-If the menu continues to appear, it is possible that the operator has forced the service to activate and a support call will be required.
What to do if the team is not working?
Blocking through the USSD Control app
If standard methods fail, Google Play applications will come to the rescue, and one of the most popular and effective tools is the USSD Control app (or its equivalents, such as the USSD Menu), which allows you to intercept and block the automatic launch of the operator’s menu.
The principle of operation of such programs is simple: they are implemented in the process of processing calls and “catch” the moment when the operator tries to send USSD-Instead of showing the window to the user, the application silently rejects the request or automatically sends a closing command.
To install and configure, follow the following steps:
- Download the USSD Control app from the Play Market.
- Start the program and provide the necessary permissions (access to the phone, SMS, over other windows).
- In the application settings, add the # code or select the option “Auto-Cancel USSD”.
- Install the application in autoload so that it works constantly.
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Make sure the application is allowed to run in the background. In MIUI, you need to go to the battery settings, find the application and select No Limits mode.
Using third-party software is a compromise. On one hand, the problem is solved reliably. On the other hand, you give the application broad permissions to access your calls. Choose only proven programs with high ratings and a lot of reviews. On Xiaomi devices, it is also important to add such an application to the Memory Cleanup exception list.
Configure the ban of incoming USSDs through the engineering menu
For advanced users, there is a deeper method of customization, through the Android engineering menu, which allows you to manage network settings at a lower level, but beware: changing the wrong settings can affect the quality of communication.
To get into the engineering menu on Xiaomi, open the “caller” and dial ##4636##. If the menu doesn’t open, your model or Android version may be blocking this entry.
You can try to find settings related to the USSD here, but it is often effective in conjunction with the shutdown codes. Some users note that resetting the radio module settings in this menu (the “Turn off radio” button -> “Turn on radio”) helps to reset the “stuck” request of the Tele2 menu.
⚠️ Note: Do not change the Preferred Network Type settings to random values. Choose only those that match your operator (e.g., your preferred network type, LTE/5G), Otherwise, the phone will lose the network.
The main work of turning off the menu is through the operator's codes, but the engineering menu can help if the phone is stuck in a cycle of constantly opening the window after each call.
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Combination USSD-Disconnect commands and application-blocker gives 100% guarantee of disappearance of advertising menu Tele2 on Xiaomi smartphones.
Appeal for support and alternative methods
When all the technical means are exhausted, there is a direct dialogue with the operator, Tele2 support service can disable the service "Subscriber's Menu" or "Bonuses" on the server side, this is especially true if the menu is imposed as part of the tariff plan.
Contact the operator on 611 or via chat in the My Tele2 app. Make it clear: “Please turn off the pop-up menu service after calls.” Operators often meet, as constant complaints can affect their statistics.
As a radical method, a replacement can be considered. SIM-When you issue a new SIM, the service profile is updated, and sometimes the old imposed services are not transferred, and it is also worth checking the list of connected paid subscriptions in your personal account - often the menu is the hook for activating them.
Remember that Redmi and Poco smartphones with global firmware can have their own system window display features. If the problem occurred after the MIUI update, it makes sense to check the user forums of your model - perhaps this is a known bug.