How to turn off the alarm icon on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often encounter a visual artifact at the top of the screen, an alarm icon that can annoy, block other notifications, or simply create a sense of visual noise on the desktop. Especially often users wonder how to remove the alarm icon when the alarm clock itself is already off and the icon is left hanging.

In this article, we will discuss all the possible causes of this indicator and how to eliminate it. We will look at the standard system settings, features of the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS, and also discuss cases of software failures. Understanding how the system status bar works will help you effectively manage notifications.

It's worth noting that some firmware versions don't completely hide this icon without using third-party tools or changing system files. However, in most cases, the problem is solved by standard means. Let's figure out what steps you need to take to restore order in the status bar of your device.

Why is the alarm clock on Xiaomi burning?

The first thing to understand is that this indicator is part of the system monitoring of active services. If the bell or watch symbol is displayed on the screen, it means that at least one active alarm clock is installed in the Clock app. MIUI considers it necessary to inform the user that at the appointed time the signal will sound.

Users often confuse this icon with a timer or stopwatch indicator, and unlike them, the alarm clock works even when the phone is off (provided the device is not completely de-energized, but simply turned off in a normal way), an important feature that many people forget.

⚠️ Warning: If you have turned off all alarm clocks in the app, but the icon is still there, this may indicate a software failure of the notification cache or a conflict of system processes.

Sometimes the icon appears after a firmware update. Xiaomi engineers can change the logic of the status bar, making some indicators permanent, and it is also worth checking whether the alarm is activated in the Do Not Disturb profile or in the Sleep mode, which can duplicate the status display.

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If the icon appears suddenly after installing a new app, check the permissions of this application to the notification system – it may be masquerading as a system alarm.

Standard shutdown via the Watch app

The most obvious and easiest way to remove an icon is to deactivate the source of the notification itself, which does not require you to be an IT expert. It is enough to open a standard application, which is usually called “Clock” or “Clock”.

Inside the app, go to the alarm tab, and you'll see a list of all the wake-up timers you've created, and there's a switch next to each of them, and to make the icon go away, you have to turn off all the active switches, and as long as there's at least one alarm clock in the "on" state, the system will display the corresponding symbol.

Note the Timer tab. If you've run a countdown and paused it or not reset it after it's over, the system can also display an alarm-like icon. Reset all timers for guaranteed results.

Newer versions of HyperOS may have different logics, and sometimes you don't just need to turn off your alarm clock, but you need to remove it completely from the list if it's hanging in an error state. Click on the arrow next to your alarm clock and select "Delete" if the standard slider switch doesn't work.

Configure the display of icons in MIUI and HyperOS

Xiaomi shells offer enhanced customization capabilities. However, unlike some other manufacturers, there is no direct Hide Alarm Sign button in standard settings. However, there are workarounds through notification management.

Try going to Settings → Notifications and Status bar. In some versions of the firmware (especially in the Chinese versions of MIUI), there is an option called "Icons in the Status Bar." If your region allows, you can find a switch for a watch or alarm clock there. In global versions, this option is often hidden.

An alternative method is to manage notifications from the Watch app itself. Go to Settings → All Apps → All Apps → Watches → Notifications. Here you can try to turn off the notification category responsible for system statuses, but be careful: this can cause the alarm to stop sounding or the phone to not vibrate when calling.

If the standard menus don’t work, you can use the “Advanced Settings” feature in the “About Phone” section. Multiple clicks on the MIUI version can open a hidden menu, but this is only for developers and requires caution.

Use of hidden settings and ADB commands

For advanced users who are not afraid of the command line, there is a way to hide icons through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to interfere with system settings that are not available through the usual interface.

First, you need to enable USB debugging. Go to Settings → About Phone and click on the build number seven times to become a developer. Then activate the USB debugging option in the Developer menu.

adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist clock,alarm_clock

This command adds an alarm to the status bar blacklist. However, the syntax may vary depending on the Android version. If the command doesn't work, try using more general filtering options. Remember that improper use of ADB can lead to unstable system operation.

⚠️ Attention: Use of teams ADB To change system settings, you may cancel the warranty or cause software errors.

To get it back to normal, use a command with null or key deletion, which is an important step if you decide to sell the phone or transfer it to another user, and resetting your settings through ADB often requires re-entering commands.

Third-party applications for status bar management

If you don't want to mess around with the code, Google Play apps will come to the rescue, and there are utilities like SystemUI Tuner or customized tweakers for Xiaomi that allow you to flexibly configure the status bar. VPN-profile for interception and filtering of system events.

One popular solution is SystemUI Tuner (official from Google, but it works on many devices), which, once installed and activated through the Quick Settings menu, opens the hidden interface switches to the user, and you can find the Status bar and remove the tick from the icons.

Another option is to use launchers, and replacing the standard desktop with a Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher won't hide the icon in the top bar, but it will change the overall look of the interface, making the icon less visible, but it's just a cosmetic solution that doesn't remove the indicator itself.

It’s important to understand that installing third-party software for system modifications increases RAM consumption; on Redmi’s budget models, this can lead to more frequent unloading of background applications.

Solving problems: the icon does not disappear after turning off

There are times when you turn off all the alarms, reboot your phone, but the betrayal icon still burns. This is a classic example of the zombie process in Android. The system thinks that the alarm is active, even though it does not appear in the interface.

First of all, try clearing the Cache of the Clock App. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Watch → Memory → Clear the Cache. Don’t confuse it with Clear Everything, otherwise you’ll lose all the stored alarm clocks and timers.

If cleaning the cache didn't work, do a full reset of your phone's settings. It's a radical method, but it's guaranteed to remove all software glitches. Before you do that, be sure to save important data to a cloud server or computer.

In rare cases, the problem lies in hardware or deep damage to system files after a failed update. If nothing helps, it is recommended to contact an authorized Xiaomi service center to flash the device.

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If the alarm icon doesn’t disappear after all the manipulations, there’s likely a hidden system timer or alarm in the Sleep profile that you should look for in your health or digital well-being settings.

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