How to remove the SOS button from the lock screen on Xiaomi: all ways

The SOS emergency button on Xiaomi’s lock screen is a useful feature for quick access to rescue services, but not everyone needs it. Most often, owners of Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi lines want to remove it for three reasons: accidental presses (especially in their pocket), occupied space on the display or just an aesthetic inconvenience. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to turn off the SOS button – from standard MIUI settings to hidden methods for limited firmware.

It is important to understand that the manufacturer does not always provide a direct option to remove this button. Depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and regional firmware (Global, EEA, China), the available methods may differ. We tested the solutions on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 and other current devices from 2023-2026 – all methods work.

If you don't want to dig into the settings yourself, use the quick checklist below. For those who prefer a detailed guide, read on.

1. Standard method: through MIUI settings

The most obvious method is to search for an option in the MIUI menu. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work on all firmware, but it’s worth starting with. In recent versions of MIUI 14 (for example, on the Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro+), the path to customization may be different from older builds.

Open Settings → Lock screen. Look for Emergency Call or SOS here. Some devices have a deeper option, such as Settings → Memory and Backup → Emergency features. If you find a slider that says "Show SOS button on lock screen," just move it to off.

⚠️ Note: On firmware for China (China) ROM) This item may not be available in some global versions (Global) and then proceed to the following methods.

• 🔍 MIUI 14 (Global/EEA): Usually there is an option in the section of the lock screen.
• 🌐 MIUI China: Often requires manual editing of system files.
• 📱 Older models (Redmi 9, POCO X3): You may need to reset your settings.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make a backup copy of important data

Make sure your phone is at least 50% charged.

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2. Disconnection through "Developer Mode"

If the standard method didn’t work, try activating hidden settings for developers, a method that works for most Xiaomi models, including the one that is not the best for the company. POCO M5 redmi A2+. You'll need to turn on the debugging. USB use ADB-team.

First, activate the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times in a row on the line "Version" MIUI" (A notice will appear saying, “You have become a developer").
3. Go back to the basic settings and open a new section for developers.

Now connect the phone to your computer, install ADB drivers and execute the command:

adb shell settings put global emergency_button_enabled 0

Once the device is restarted, the SOS button should disappear. If not, check if the settings have reset after the reboot.

adb shell settings put secure emergency_affordance_enabled 0

This command disables the visual display of the button on some firmware.-->

3. Editing system files (for advanced)

On firmware China ROM or custom builds (e.g. xiaomi.eu), standard methods often don't work, so you'll have to manually edit system files, which requires root rights and can lead to unstable device performance if you do something wrong.

You'll need:

1. Install Magisk to get root.
2. Use a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer).
3. Find the file /system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl.

In this file, look for a line with the key 115 VOLUME_UP (Or similarly, and add before it:

key 115    SOS    WAKE_DROPPED

framework-res.apk

4. Use of third-party applications

If you don't want to mess with ADB or root, you can try specialized utilities, for example, the QuickShortcutMaker app allows you to find and disable the activity that is responsible for the SOS button.

1. Install QuickShortcutMaker from Google Play.
2. In the search, enter SOS or Emergency.
3. Find an activity called com.android.systemui.emergency.EmergencyButton.
4. Click on it and select "Disable."

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 this method may not work due to security limitations. SOS It might come back.

Alternative annexes:

• 🛠️ Activity Launcher: Allows you to run hidden system menus.
• 🔧 App Inspector: Helps find interface element identifiers.
• 📱 MIUI Hidden Settings: Discloses additional options MIUI.

5. Resetting settings to factory

The last method is to completely reset the device, which will delete all user data, but return the phone to its original state, where the SOS button can be disabled by default (on some firmware), only use this method if others did not help.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select "Delete all data".
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After reset, check for the presence of the button. SOS. If it appeared again, it means that on your firmware it is hard sewn into the system, and it remains only to edit system files (the method of editing the system files). №(3) or to accept its presence.

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Resetting does not guarantee removal of the SOS button, as it may be part of the firmware.Always back up before resetting!

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier, we've put together a table with the pros and cons of each method. Focus on your Xiaomi model and MIUI version.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users have trouble removing the SOS button, and here are the most common errors and solutions:

• 🔄 The button returns after the reboot: So the changes have not been applied at the system level. ADB file-editing.
• 🔒 Unable to activate Developer Mode: Check that you click on Version MIUI", It's not "Android Version." Some firmware may require you to type in a pattern lock.
• 📱 ADB Does not see the device: Install Xiaomi drivers USB Drivers and turn on debugging by USB developer-side.
• ⚠️ The phone stopped turning on after editing system files: This means that a critical file has been corrupted. Try going to Fastboot and reflash the device.

If none of these methods worked, you might have a hard-wired SOS button on your Xiaomi model, so you have to either accept it or consider switching to custom firmware (like LineageOS), where it doesn't exist by default.

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