How to remove the inscription “KB” from the screen of the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi: reasons and solutions

You turned on a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone, and in the top corner of the screen, you have a "KB" (or "KB") with numbers like "128 KB" or "512 KB"? It's not a virus or a breakdown in the display. This tag appears because of activation of traffic debugging mode, which shows the amount of data being transferred in real time, most often users encounter a problem after updating MIUI, connecting to a new network or accidentally pressing combinations in the engineering menu.

In this article, we'll look at 7 proven ways to remove kilobytes from the Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C and other models, from simple settings to reset to factory settings. We'll also explain why the indicator can come back after a reboot and how to avoid it. If you're not sure about your actions, don't change the parameters in the engineering menu without a backup - this can lead to a mobile network crash.

Why are there kilobytes on the Xiaomi Redmi screen?

The inscription “KB” in the status bar is not a mistake, but an auxiliary indicator that is included in three cases:

• 🔧 Activated mode debugging traffic through the engineering menu (#4636## or #36446337##). IMEI or network testing.
• 📡 The option “Show the network” is enabled in the settings SIM-cards (found on firmware) MIUI 12-14 for some regions).
• 🔄 Failure after update MIUI, when the system flags are dropped incorrectly, for example, after the transition from the MIUI 13 on MIUI 14 for some users of Redmi Note 11 indicator remained even after debugging was disabled.

It is important to distinguish "kilobytes" from other inscriptions in the status bar:

If the antenna icon with a cross or exclamation point is displayed next to the "KB", the problem may be due to incorrect APN settings. In this case, first check the mobile Internet settings with the operator.

Method 1: Disable traffic debugging through the engineering menu

The fastest method is to deactivate the debugging flag in a hidden menu, suitable for most Xiaomi Redmi models on MIUI 12-14.

1. Open the Phone app and type the combination: ##4636## Some firmware may require ##36446337##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Set preferred network type block and find the “Show Traffic” line.
4. Uncheck the checkmark or switch the switch to the Off position.
5. Return to the main screen and restart the phone.

If after the reboot, the "KB" remained, try an alternative path:

• 📱 Enter ##36446337 on the phone## → Choose BandMode → Debug Info → Turn off Traffic Monitor.
• 🔄 On some Redmi Note 12 helps reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

⚠️ Attention: On firmware MIUI for Redmi 9A/9C There may be no engineering menu, in which case use the method. 3 (ADB-commands or method 5 (reset).

Method 2: Change settings SIM-map

If the kilobytes came up after a change of operator or tariff update, the problem may lie in the network display settings.

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Use the Network Name (or Network Name).
4. Turn off the option “Show network name” or “Display network”.
5. Go back and restart the phone.

For models Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and newer path may be different:

• 📶 Settings → Connections and sharing → Mobile network → Additional settings → Network mapping.
• 🔍 If there is no option, check for updates. MIUI — In new versions of firmware bugs with "KB" often corrected.

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If the indicator is left after disabling Show Network, try temporarily turning off mobile data for 30 seconds, then turn it back on. This will reset the cache of the communication module.

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)

If standard methods fail, you can disable debugging traffic through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a computer and minimal command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📥 Google Platform Tools (download and unpack).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version → Return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (or Terminal) in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell settings put global show_traffic 0
4. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put system show_traffic_data 0

⚠️ Note: Some of the Xiaomi firmware after ADB-commands can drop IMEI. To avoid this, create a backup copy through Settings before executing commands. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Method 4: Resetting network settings

If the kilobytes came from a change of operator or manually configured APN, a complete reset of network settings will help, which removes all stored Wi-Fi networks, passwords and mobile Internet settings, so use it as a last resort.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Switch to Reset Network Settings (or Reset Network Settings).
3. Confirm the action by entering the unlock password.
4. After the reboot, the phone will automatically connect to the available networks, but the APN settings will have to be reconfigured (you can request them from the operator).

For the Redmi A1/A2 and Redmi 10A, the path may be different:

• 🔄 Settings → System and device → Additionally. → Resetting settings → Resetting network settings.
• 📡 After reset, check what is in the settings SIM-card on mode 4G (preferably).

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Network reset removes all saved Wi-Fi passwords, so write them down or take screenshots before the procedure. QR-codes.

Method 5: Update or rollback MIUI

On some versions of MIUI (especially 12.5–13.0), the KB display bug was massive. If you encountered a problem after the update, try:

• 🔄 Update to the latest version MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → System Update. Click Check Updates and install the available version.
• 📉 Reverse to stable firmware (if the update didn’t work): Download the official firmware for your model (choose Stable). → The phone. → Version. MIUI → tap 10 times on the logo MIUI, to activate the hidden update menu. Select the Choose update package and specify the path to the downloaded file.

For the Redmi Note 10 Pro and later, check the bootloader version before rolling back. If it is locked, you will need to unlock it through the Mi Unlock Tool.

⚠️ Note: Retreat to an earlier version MIUI This can cause data loss in applications and failure of Google services. Before the procedure, make a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Method 6: Reset to factory settings (extreme case)

If none of the methods work, you will have to reset completely, which will remove all data from your phone, including photos, messages and installed apps, so use the method only after you have created a backup.

How to Reset Xiaomi Redmi:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
2. Select Settings Reset (or Erase All Data).
3. Enter the password from the Mi Account (if linked) and confirm the action.
4. After restarting, set your phone as new.

If the phone doesn’t respond to touch or freezes, reset via Recovery mode:

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage volume and power buttons).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the completion.

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After reset, do not restore data from the backup immediately - first check if the kilobytes have disappeared from the screen. If the problem has returned, one of the recovered files (most often network settings) is to blame.

What if the kilobytes return after rebooting?

If the indicator “KB” appears again after turning off / on the phone, the reason may be:

• 🔄 Automatically enable debugging due to a failure in settings.db (Android settings database).
• 📱 Damaged firmware files, especially if you have installed custom MIUI-port.
• 🛠️ Conflict with applications that have superuser rights (e.g. AdGuard, NetGuard).

Decisions:

1. Remove root rights (if they have been obtained) through Magisk Manager.
2. Disable MIUI Optimization: Adb shell pm disable-user com.miui.analytics
3. Check the installed applications for traffic monitoring features (e.g. GlassWire, TrafficMonitor).

If the problem persists, try flashing your phone through Fastboot with a full clean.Instructions for each Xiaomi Redmi model are available on the Xiaomi.eu forum.

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