Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face a situation where the operating system interface is oversaturated with superfluous elements, especially the MIUI 12 shell, which added many visual improvements, but with them new widgets that are not everyone needs in everyday use. One of these elements was the Internet speed indicator, which by default appears at the top of the screen or in the notification curtain, taking up useful space and distracting attention.
Many users are wondering how to remove traffic control in the notification curtain Xiaomi MIUI 12 to return the clean interface. This action does not require obtaining superuser rights or complex flashing of the device. Enough to know where the desired switch is hidden in the system settings, since the developers hid it deep enough that ordinary users do not accidentally disrupt the network monitoring.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods for hiding this element, how to turn off the speed display through the standard menu, what alternative methods exist for different versions of the firmware, and what to do if the usual settings do not work, and we will also look at the impact of this widget on performance and battery consumption, so you can make an informed decision about whether to turn it off.
Why to turn off the Internet speed widget
The real-time traffic indicator was introduced by Xiaomi developers to allow users to visually assess the activity of network connections, which is convenient if you download large files and want to make sure that the download is at full speed, or if you suspect that the background application is consuming your mobile traffic. However, for many it is only visual noise that does not have practical benefits in normal smartphone use.
Flicking numbers can be annoying, especially in the AMOLED-In fact, every active pixel counts, even though the power impact of a single widget is minimal, and having that element in a status bar or curtain reduces the space for other, more important notifications from messengers and social networks. By removing the extra, you make the interface cleaner and more minimalist.
There is also a psychological aspect: constant speed control can cause unnecessary anxiety for users with unstable connections. If the network drops momentarily, the numbers change, attracting attention and forcing you to check the connection, disabling this feature allows you to focus on the content rather than the technical parameters of the connection.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling the speed widget does not stop the Internet or block data transmission. This is a cosmetic interface change that hides the digital display of speed, but does not affect the functionality of the network modules.
Where to find speed settings in MIUI 12
Finding the right switch in the MIUI 12 shell can be confusing even for an experienced user. The logic of the layout of menu items here often changes from version to version, and what was in one place in MIUI 11 could move in the twelfth version. The main speed settings menu is hidden in the notifications and status bar section, not in the mobile network section, as you might expect.
To get to the desired option, you need to consistently go through several layers of nesting. The path may vary slightly depending on the regional version of the firmware (Global, China, EEA), but the overall structure remains similar, and it is important not to confuse this switch with traffic saving settings or application background activity restrictions.
If you can't find it right away, use the built-in Settings Search, type "speed" or "traffic" into the search box, and the system will suggest you go to the menu, which is the fastest way to save time and eliminate the need to flip through long lists of parameters.
Below is a table that will help you navigate the menu items for different scenarios:
| Type of setup | Path on the menu (Standard) | An alternative path | The result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed in status bar | Settings → Notifications → Status Bar | Settings → Lock screen | Displaying numbers at the top of the screen |
| Traffic control | Security app → Traffic | Settings → SIM- Maps and Mobile Networks | Setting limits and display |
| Smooth curtain | Settings → Notifications → Control Center | Settings → Additional | Appearance of the curtain (old/new) |
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Use a Settings Search by entering the word “status” to instantly find the element display control point at the top of the screen without wandering through the menu manually.
Step-by-step disabling instruction through settings
The most reliable and safe way to remove the display speed is to use the standard system tools. This method does not require the installation of third-party software and ensures the stable operation of the device. Before starting manipulations, make sure that you are on the desktop and have access to all system applications.
Follow the algorithm below. Each step must be done sequentially. If a menu item is missing, check to see if your system has upgraded, as in the latest security patches Xiaomi sometimes changes the configuration structure.
Follow the following steps:
- 📱 Open the main application menu and find the Settings icon (cogs), then tap it to enter the system menu.
- 🔍 In the list of options, find the Notifications and Status Bar section. In some versions, it may simply be called Notifications.
- ⚙️ Inside the section, scroll down to the Status Bar block. Here are all the settings for displaying elements in the top bar of the screen.
- 📉 Find a switch called Display Internet Speed or Show Network Speed and put it in an inactive position (grey).
Once you do this, the numbers in kilobytes or megabits per second should disappear from the top of the screen. If the changes didn't apply immediately, try unlocking and locking the screen or restarting the device, and in most cases, the effect is instantaneous.
☑️ Verification of widget deactivation
Disconnection through the Security application
There's a system application called Security in the MIUI shell that combines antivirus, memory cleaner and traffic control functions, and that's where you have the deeper data consumption settings that can affect the display of widgets, and if the standard path through the settings didn't work, it's worth checking the settings inside the app.
Go to the Security app (green icon with shield). At the top of the screen, you'll see a pie chart showing memory and CPU usage. Under it or in the menu (three dots or bars in the corner), look for Traffic or Statistics, and here you'll see detailed data on Internet usage by each application.
In the top right corner of the traffic statistics screen, click on the gear icon (Settings). In the menu that opens, look for Display Internet Speed. Make sure that this switch is off. You can also set daily limits and warnings here, but only this particular parameter is important for our task.
⚠️ Note: Do not reset traffic statistics in this menu if you need to keep a record of your current month's data consumption.Reset will reset the counters and you will not be able to see how many megabytes have been consumed since the beginning of the billing period.
Sometimes the settings in the Security app take precedence over the system settings, so even if you have turned off the speed in the basic settings, it will be useful to check here, especially for devices purchased in China with a re-flashed global version, where some system applications can behave outside the box.
Problems with the new Control Center in MIUI 12
One of the big things about MIUI 12 was the new Control Center, which separated toggles from notifications, a division that is visually similar to iOS implementations, but it caused a number of widget display bugs, including Internet speed.
Users often complain that when a new Control Center is turned on, the Internet speed disappears by itself or appears where it shouldn’t be, because the new interface handles the space in the status bar differently.
If you are faced with this situation, try switching to the old Control Center style. To do this, go to Settings → Notifications and Status Bar → Control Center and select the Old version. After that, check the speed display settings again. Often, returning to the classic curtain type solves the problem of disappearing or incorrect display of widgets.
Why can the speed be incorrect?
Alternative methods and use of ADB
For advanced users who are not helped by standard methods, there is a way to disable system components through USB debugging and a computer, a method that requires caution, as interference with system processes can lead to unstable operation if the wrong component is removed.
You'll need a computer, USB-cable and installed drivers ADB. On the phone, you need to activate the developer mode (click seven times on the build number in About phone) and enable Debugging by USB. Connecting a smartphone to a PC, you can use commands to hide system icons.
adb shell settings put global icon_blacklist speedThis command adds a speed ID to the status bar icon blacklist. However, in MIUI 12, this method may not work properly due to the strong modification of Android. A safer analog is the use of switch applications such as Quick Settings Editor, which allow you to control the visibility of elements without root rights using special permissions through ADB.
⚠️ Attention: Use of teams ADB To modify system settings, you run the wrong command at your own risk, and the wrong command can cause important interface elements to disappear or the device to cyclically restart.
If you’re not sure what you’re doing, you’d better limit yourself to standard settings or wait for system updates where Xiaomi fixes interface bugs. In most cases, the built-in tools are enough to personalize the look.
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Use of the ADB-commands give maximum control over the system, but requires technical knowledge and carries risks. MIUI.