Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often experience visual noise on their desktops. The MIUI interface or the new HyperOS default displays the names of all installed programs, which can create a sense of clutter, especially annoying if you use minimalist wallpaper or third-party themes.
Unfortunately, standard system tools can't completely disable icon signatures on all screens, but there are proven ways to get around this limitation, and we'll look at methods ranging from changing system fonts to using specialized launchers that allow for perfect interface cleanliness.
Before we start taking any drastic measures, we should explore the built-in personalization capabilities. Some versions of the shell have hidden settings or themes features that allow you to visually minimize the impact of text tags. Next, we will discuss in detail each method available.
Using design themes to hide text
The safest and easiest way to change the look of your desktop is to use the built-in Themes app. There are thousands of designs in the official MIUI Themes store where designers have already removed the icon signatures or made them transparent. You don't need to have root rights or connect your computer.
To find the right design, go to the Topic app and search for queries like “No Label,” “Clean UI,” or “Minimalist.” Once you install such a theme, the text under the apps will disappear or become barely noticeable.
⚠️ Note: When installing third-party themes from unofficial sources, there is a risk of getting virus software or disrupting the stability of the system. Use only a trusted GetApps store or built-in theme catalog.
If standard search doesn't work, try changing your smartphone settings. In some regions (such as India or Indonesia), more free themes with unique interface design are available. After changing region, restart your device and check the directory again.
Some themes require payment or viewing ads to activate. Free options often have time limits, after which the system will offer to buy the full version or return the standard design. For permanent concealment of labels, you should look for themes marked "Free" or "Offline".
Application of third-party launchers
The most flexible customization tool is the alternative launcher, which allows apps like Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher or Smart Launcher to fully control the display of items on the desktop, and in their settings, you can force the display of labels for all icons at once.
Once you install the launcher from Google Play, you need to give it the necessary permissions. Android can warn you several times about changing the application by default - confirm the action. Then, in the settings of the new launcher, find the Desktop or Desktop section and uncheck the "Show app names" box.
☑️ Launcher setup
Using a third-party launcher provides additional benefits such as gesture support, reworking the desktop grid and transition animations. However, on devices with low RAM, this can lead to a slight decrease in performance or faster battery discharge.
Note that on some Xiaomi models with aggressive battery optimization, the system can close the third-party launcher on its own. To avoid this, go to the battery settings, find the launcher installed, and select No Limits mode. This will ensure stable operation of the interface.
Method of changing system font
There is a technique that allows you to hide the inscriptions without installing new applications, the essence of the method is to replace the system font with a special file in which the characters are replaced with empty spaces or have zero width, which requires caution, since it affects the system files.
To implement, you will need to find a font file on the Internet called “No Text Font” or “Invisible Font” in.mtz format (specifically for the use of a font file). MIUI). Once you download the file, open the Topic app, go to profile and select "Import." Once you use the font, all text tags in the system can become invisible.
⚠️ Note: Modified system fonts can cause text to disappear not only under icons, but also in the settings menu, messages and browser. Be prepared to reset if navigation becomes impossible.
Alternatively, use the zFont 3 application, which allows you to install custom fonts without superuser rights. Search inside the application, type "No Label" or "Hide Text." Follow the instructions inside the utility to use the font via Hybrid mode or the standard replacement method.
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Before installing any system font, be sure to back up important data and remember how to get into Recovery mode to reset the device if necessary.
Folder settings and application grouping
If you can't completely remove the labels, or you don't want to, you can reduce them by grouping them together, by putting applications together into folders, you can hide many individual signatures under one common name, and it visually clears the space and structures the menu.
Create folders using the functional principle of "Social Networks", "Games", "Work." In MIUI, when you put two or more applications in a folder, their individual names are hidden, only the name of the folder remains. You can rename the folder into a single character (for example, a point or a space) to minimize the space it occupies.
To rename the folder to a space or invisible symbol:
- 📱 Copy the space symbol from a special generator or use the empty symbol code.
- 📁 Click on the folder name on the desktop to enter edit mode.
- ✏️ Insert the copied character in the title field and confirm the action.
- ✅ Now the folder will have a minimalist look without text garbage.
Using folders also helps you find programs faster, so instead of scanning dozens of signatures, you open up a category, which is especially true for users with a lot of apps installed that clutter up multiple screens.
Comparison of methods of cleaning the interface
Each of these methods has its advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of the best option depends on your technical background and the desired result. Below is a table that helps you compare the main characteristics of the methods.
| Method | Difficulty | Security | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design topics | Low. | Tall. | Medium |
| Third-party launchers | Medium | Tall. | Maximum |
| Refrain from type | Tall. | Low. | Tall. |
| Folding in folders | Low. | Tall. | Low. |
As you can see from the table, the launcher method provides the most control over the appearance, but requires getting used to the new interface. Themes are the middle ground for most users. The typeface method should only be used by experienced users who understand the risks.
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The best solution to balance the beauty and stability of the system is to use official themes from the MIUI catalog with the mark "No Label".
Cleaning the desktop from widgets and advertising
Often, not only are app captions creating the clutter, but also built-in widgets like Horoscope, News, or Ad Blocks. In MIUI, they can appear automatically. To remove them, press and hold your finger on the blank space of the screen, then select Widgets or Add.
Find the items you don't need in the list and click on the delete button (usually a cross or basket). It's also worth checking the settings of the Tools folder itself. Inside it, there are often system applications that can be removed or disabled through the Settings menu → Apps → All applications.
To disable advertising in system applications (which is also a kind of "signature" and visual noise):
- 🔒 Go to Settings. → Passwords and security → Access to personal data.
- 📉 Find the msa app (MIUI System Ads) and turn off the slider.
- 📉 Find the dandroid app and also disable access.
- 🔄 Restart the device to apply changes.
Once you do this, the interface will be much cleaner, and the banner ads in folders and on the lock screen will stop appearing, which visually equates their absence with removing unnecessary inscriptions.