How to remove Tele2 balance from the notification bar on Xiaomi: all ways

The Tele2 balance label in the top notification panel of Xiaomi annoys many users — it takes up space, prevents you from viewing important alerts and often updates unnecessarily. Unlike other operators, Tele2 aggressively implements this feature through system services, which makes it difficult to turn it off. In this article, we will discuss all working ways to remove the balance from the status bar on Redmi, POCO and other devices with MIUI.

The problem is relevant for all firmware versions, from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14, and also for Android 10-14. It is important to understand that the balance is displayed not through standard notifications, but through the operator's system service, so simply turning off alerts in the settings will not help. We tested the solutions on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro, Xiaomi 12T and others — all methods work consistently.

If you are tired of seeing signs like “Balance: 123.45” ₽» or «USSD: *100# in the notification bar, select the appropriate method below. Some require root rights, but most are available without them.

Why does Tele2 balance appear in the notification bar?

Balance display is not just a notification, but part of the operator service integrated into MIUI system applications.

• 📱 USSD-The operator automatically sends a request *100# or *105# to check the balance, and the system shows the result as an "important" notification.
• 🔄 Auto Update: Service Television2 Periodic balance checks (each of them) 1-4 for an hour, even if you don’t ask for it.
• 📶 System annex: B MIUI There is a hidden app called Telecom (or Phone Services) that handles the USSD And it shows them in the panel.
• 🚫 Inability to disable by standard means: There is no separate switch in the notification settings for USSD-message.

Unlike MTS or Beeline, where balance can be turned off through a personal account, Tele2 does not provide such an option; it is a marketing ploy to make users see tariff information more often, but there are workarounds, from simple to radical.

Method 1: Disconnection USSD-Notifications through settings (without root)

The safest method is to block the display USSD-This won't remove the service completely, but it will hide it from view.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes.
3. Find the Telecom app (or Phone Services, Phone).
4. Go to Notifications and turn off all switches (especially Show Notifications and Sound).
5. Go back and find the Messaging app – turn off notifications for USSD there too.

After these actions, the balance will cease to appear in the status bar, but USSD-The requests will still be processed (just without visual display).

Find the Telecom app in settings | Disable all notifications | Check Messaging |Reboot phone-->

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14 Telecom may not be available. In this case, try the method of using the ADB (described below).

Method 2: Use ADB to block USSD (without root)

If the standard shutdown does not work, you can use the debugging bridge. ADB. This method does not require superuser rights, but requires a computer and a computer. USB-cable.

First, turn on the Developer Mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on the MIUI version 7 times until the message “You became a developer” appears.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Activate Debugging via USB and confirm the resolution.

Now connect your phone to your PC and execute the commands:

adb shell pm hide com.android.phone/.ussd.UssdActivity


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.phone

If the first command doesn’t work, try the alternative:

adb shell settings put global heads_up_notifications_enabled 0

These commands turn off the display USSD-Phone windows and system notifications from the app. Once you reboot, the Tele2 balance will disappear from the panel.

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If the balance still appears after completing the commands, check if the Phone app has been updated through Google Play.

Method 3: Remove the system application (root required)

For users with unlocked bootloader and root-rights, there is a radical solution - the removal of the system application responsible for the removal of the system. USSD. This will permanently remove the balance from notifications, but may affect the performance of phone functions (for example, the service, USSD-The requests will stop working at all).

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/Telecom or /system/app/Phone.
3. Remove or rename the folder (for example, in the Phone_bak).
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Removing system applications can lead to loss of warranty and unstable operation of the phone.We recommend that you first make a backup through the phone. TWRP Or OrangeFox.

Method 4: Locking through Magisk (for stitched devices)

If you have Magisk installed, you can use modules to lock. USSD-Notifications without deleting system files are safer than manual intervention and allows you to roll back.

Procedure:

1. Download Disable Ussd Notifications or Hide Ussd from Magisk repository.
2. Install it through the Magisk Manager app.
3. Reboot the phone.

Popular modules:

• 📌 USSD Hider - hides everything USSD-message.
• 📌 No Ussd Notifications – Blocks notifications but retains functionality.
• 📌 MIUI Debloater – removes unnecessary system services (including: USSD).

The advantage of this method is reversibility, and if something goes wrong, just remove the module in Magisk and restart.

Method 5: Change the APN or disable the service from the operator

Sometimes the balance is displayed due to specific settings of the access point (APN) or the connected service of the operator.

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access points (APN).
2. Choose yours. SIM-Tele2 map and click on the current one APN.
3. Check the APN Type field – if it says default,supl,ussd, delete ussd.
4. Save the changes and restart the phone.

If this doesn’t work, contact Tele2 (611) and ask the operator to disable the Balance Notifications service. Sometimes the operator can delete it on request, but not all employees are aware of this possibility – insist.

The alternative is to temporarily switch to another tariff, where there is no forced balance mailing, such as business rates or special offers for devices.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If none of these methods work, radical measures remain:

• 🔄 Resetting: Return the phone to factory settings (but it will delete all data).
• 📱 Firmware change: Install custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) that doesn’t integrate with Tele2.
• 📵 Disabling notifications completely: C Settings → Disable all system alerts (but this will hide important notifications).
• 💳 Change of operator: the last option is to switch to MTS, Beeline or MegaFon, where the balance is not imposed.

It is also worth checking if the problem is a feature of regional firmware, for example, on devices for Russia (MIUI RU) there may be additional integrations with operators, in which case the firmware of the global or European version of MIUI will help.

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If Tele2 balance appears even after resetting, the problem lies in the operator’s system application, in which case only removal through root or change of firmware will help.

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