Many users of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones periodically encounter strange numbers in the corner of the screen. Usually this value is displayed next to the network icon or Wi-Fi and looks like “0 KB / s” or “1.2 MB / s.” For experienced owners, this is a useful monitoring tool, but it often confuses beginners, creating the feeling that the device is overloaded or damaged.
The appearance of such indicators can be caused by a variety of reasons, from the randomly turned on feature of the developer to features of the shell MIUI or HyperOS. Unless you are engaged in professional testing of network speed, constant tinkering inscription can be annoying and distracting from the main content on the display. Fortunately, the Android system and the Xiaomi branded shell provide a few simple ways to disable this parameter.
In this article, we will discuss in detail why the traffic counter appears, how to remove it through standard settings, and what to do if the indicator does not disappear after turning off. We will look at both software methods and deeper system settings that will help you return a clean and neat interface.
The reasons for the appearance of the speed indicator on Xiaomi
Before you start deleting an inscription, it is important to understand the nature of the inscription. Most often, users see the display of KB / s (kilobytes per second) or MB / s (megabytes per second) in the status bar. This is a standard feature that shows the current speed of the Internet connection. In some versions of the firmware, this option is turned on by default, in others it is activated after updating the system or installing certain applications.
There is also a less obvious reason to debug: If the developer mode is activated on the phone, the system can start displaying technical information about processes, including network activity, which often happens when a user accidentally clicked on the build number several times in the About Phone menu and then activated additional functions for debugging.
Another factor may be third-party applications to clean up memory or speed up the Internet, which often embed widgets or overlays over system windows to demonstrate their “efficiency.” If you’ve recently installed these utilities, it’s worth checking their settings or removing them altogether, as they may conflict with MIUI.
Disabling the traffic counter in network settings
The most common and safe way to remove annoying numbers is to go to the standard settings menu. In Xiaomi shells, the path to this option may vary slightly depending on the Android version, but the logic remains the same. You need to find the section responsible for displaying connection information.
To start, open the Settings app and go to About Phone. Here, look for All Options or immediately look for MIUI Version (or OS Version). On some models, the switch you want is deeper: go to Settings → Additional Settings → Traffic Statistics. This is where the main switch controls speed visibility.
In the menu that opens, find "Show speed" or "Show speed of the Internet." If the switch is active (burning blue or green), just click on it to turn it off. After that, the indicator should disappear instantly. If there is no change, try to restart the device so that the system applies new configuration options.
☑️ Checking network settings
It's worth noting that new versions of HyperOS may have changed the layout of the items, so if you don't find the path, search by settings, type the word "speed" or "traffic" into the search box, and the system will tell you what menu item you want, and it's a universal method that works even when you have a lot of customization.
Management through the Developer Mode
If standard methods haven't worked and the numbers keep catching your eye, maybe it's the developer's hidden settings, which are for testers and engineers, but ordinary users sometimes activate it by accident, and that's where the fine debugging settings that can bring service information to the screen are located.
To check this, go to Settings → Settings → Developer. If this is not the case, it is hidden and not active, which is good. If the option is present, go inside and look carefully at the list. We are interested in options related to “CPU boot display”, “Surface update display” or “Bluetoothloothooth statistics”.
⚠️ Warning: Be extremely careful when changing settings in the Developer Menu. Disabling critical services can lead to unstable application performance or touch screen failures.
Find the option "Display Update Speed" or similar in the list. If it's on, deactivate it. Also note "Logging Bluetooth HCI." If it's active, the system can display logging, which is sometimes interpreted as a traffic counter. Once you make changes, be sure to fully reboot your smartphone.
How to completely disable the developer mode?
In some cases, especially on older versions of Android, the developer menu may have the option “Show running services” on it. It displays a list of active processes, but on Xiaomi this is more often implemented through a separate floating window. Make sure that no debugging overlays are active.
Resetting data usage statistics
Sometimes the problem is not the display settings, but the meter itself, and sometimes the function is disabled, but the value of "0 KB / s" or any number is left on the screen because of a software failure of the SystemUI interface, in which case the forced reset of statistics helps.
To do this, go to the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic statistics: In the upper right corner of the screen, find the gear icon or the three dots (menu). In the list that opens, select Reset Statistics, which will reset all the data you have accumulated about your current traffic consumption and restart the meter.
After resetting the statistics, the indicator should either disappear (if it freezes), or start showing the current speed correctly, which you can then turn off in a normal way. If the numbers are missing, but reappeared after a while without turning on the corresponding function, you may need to clear the cache of the system application Security.
It's important to understand the difference between resetting statistics and turning off displays. Reset clears the accumulated data, and shutting down removes the visual element. The most effective method is a combination of these actions: first reset the statistics to eliminate the possible bug, and then turn off the display speed.
Comparison of methods of deactivation of the indicator
For the convenience of users, we have organized the main ways of solving the problem into a spreadsheet, which will help you quickly choose the right method depending on your situation and the firmware version.
| Method | Difficulty | Efficiency | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network settings (Statistics) | Low. | Tall. | Absent. |
| Developer mode | Medium | Tall. | Possible system failures |
| Resetting statistics | Low. | Medium | Loss of traffic history |
| Clearing UI cache | Tall. | Medium | Resetting interface settings |
As you can see from the table, the safest and most effective way to do this is to use network settings. Developer mode methods should only be used if the standard paths fail, and remember that there is always a potential, if minimal, risk involved in interfering with system processes.
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Always start with the simplest method, which is to check the Display Speed Switch in the basic settings, and 90% of the time, that's enough.
Third-party applications and widgets
Remember, the problem may not be caused by system settings, but by the applications you install. Antivirus programs, memory clinders, Internet accelerators, or weather widgets often have their own speed indicators, which can be superimposed over system elements, creating the illusion of failure.
Analyze which apps were installed or updated shortly before the screen came on, try temporarily removing suspicious programs, and applications with names like Master Cleaner, Internet Booster, or Battery Saver are especially often guilty of doing so, and they tend to show the user their work in every way they can.
Also check the widget settings on your desktop. Sometimes the widget can be accidentally moved or changed in size, and the traffic-displaying portion of it becomes noticeable. Remove all the extra widgets from the home screen and check if the problem has gone away.
⚠️ Warning: Do not install questionable phone speed apps from unverified sources, not only display ads and redundant indicators, but may also contain malicious code that steals personal data.
Additional recommendations and prevention
To avoid such situations in the future, it is recommended to periodically check the system updates. Xiaomi engineers are constantly improving the shell, fixing bugs associated with the interface. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update and check for new versions of the software.
If you only use developer features temporarily (for example, to install apps off-site), remember to turn off the entire mode after completing tasks. This will prevent the accidental change of important parameters that affect the stability of Android.
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Use a design theme with a minimalist status bar. There are options in the MIUI theme store where unnecessary indicators are hidden by default, making the screen cleaner.
Watch for permissions you give new applications. If a simple flashlight or calculator requests access to usage statistics or the right to display over other windows is a wake-up call. Limit application rights to only the necessary features.