How to remove the names of icons on Xiaomi smartphones: the complete guide

The labels under Xiaomi app icons often take up extra space on the screen, make the interface visually congested and prevent minimalist desktop design, especially for owners of devices with small screens (Redmi 9A, POCO M3) or those who use widgets with high density of information. Fortunately, the MIUI shell offers several ways to hide these signatures – from standard settings to hidden features for power users.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of removing icon names on Xiaomi, Redmi and other sites. POCO (including models 2023-2026 for MIUI 12-15) You will learn how to do this without root rights, with the help of third-party launchers, as well as what restrictions exist in different versions of the firmware. MIUI.

Why can’t you just turn off the signatures in the settings?

Unlike some other manufacturers (such as Samsung or Google Pixel), Xiaomi has not added a direct option to MIUI to disable icon names, due to the shell design philosophy, which prioritizes visual accessibility.

• 🔧 Hidden settings MIUI — Some of the options are available through an engineering menu or ADB-team.
• 📱 Third-party launchers – apps like Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher offer flexible interface configuration.
• 🖥️ System File Editing – Requires root rights and is only suitable for experienced users.
• 🔄 Update to HyperOS – in the new shell appeared additional customization options.

It's important to understand that not all methods are universal. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with HyperOS you can hide signatures through the theme settings, and on the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 12.5 this method will not work.

Method 1: Use of standard MIUI launcher (without root)

The easiest method is to take advantage of the built-in capabilities of the MIUI launcher, which works on most devices, but has limitations:

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 9C, POCO M4 Pro after updating to MIUI 14 this method may temporarily disable signatures only until the device is restarted.

1. Open the Settings. → Desktop.
2. Select the icon settings (or icon style in newer versions).
3. Activate Hide Application Names (if available).
4. If you don’t have an option, try changing the icon size to the maximum – sometimes this automatically removes the signatures.

For HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70):

1. Go to the Topics → Desktop settings.
2. Select the layout → Tight.
3. Turn on the Minimalist view switch.

Check the version. MIUI/HyperOS In Settings → The phone.

Make a backup of the desktop (Settings → Desktop → Backup)

Close all applications from multitasking

Restart the device after the changes-->

Method 2: ADB-Signatures for concealment (without root)

If standard settings don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which doesn't require super-user rights, but requires a connection to a computer, and is suitable for most MIUI 12-15 and HyperOS devices.

Instructions:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put global hide_app_label 1

To return the signatures, use:

adb shell settings put global hide_app_label 0

⚠️ Note: On some devices (POCO F5, Xiaomi 12T) After completing this command, the order of the icons on the desktop may reset. Save the layout in advance through Settings → Desktop → Save the layout.

Method 3: Third-party launchers (Nova, Apex, Lawnchair)

If you don't like the previous methods, the best solution is to install an alternative launcher, which offers flexible interface configuration, including the ability to hide the names of icons.-3 variant:

Instructions for Nova Launcher:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Press and hold the empty space on the desktop → Settings.
3. Go to the desk. → Icon style.
4. Select No tags in the Icon Marks section.

On devices with MIUI 14+, after installing a third-party launcher, system widgets (weather, steps) may be lost. To return them, temporarily switch back to the standard launcher through Settings → Applications → Default → Launcher.

Method 4: Edit system files (root only)

This method is suitable for advanced users who have root rights and a file manager with access to system partitions (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer) and allows you to permanently remove signatures, but requires caution.

Instructions:

1. Open a file manager with root access.
2. Go to /system/csc/others.xml (or /system/csc/feature.xml on some firmware).
3. Find a line. <CscFeature_Launcher_HideAppLabel>false</CscFeature_Launcher_HideAppLabel>.
4. Replace false with true.
5. Save the file and restart the device.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop ( looped boot). /system through TWRP ornamental.

An alternative path for HyperOS:

/vendor/overlay/framework-miui-res/apk/Launcher.apk/res/values/bools.xml

In this file, you need to change the parameter. config_launcher_hide_app_label true.

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If after editing system files, the launcher began to slow down, clear its cache through Settings → Applications → Launcher → Storage → Clear the cache.

Method 5: Use of MIUI/HyperOS Themes

Some MIUI and HyperOS themes offer the option of hiding icon signatures, a technique that does not require technical skills, but the choice of themes is limited.

How to apply:

1. Open the Topic app.
2. Go to the Desktop or Badges section.
3. Select a theme marked No Label or Minimalist (e.g., "Pure Black No Text" or "Minimal UI").
4. Apply the theme and restart the device.

Additional options are available for HyperOS:

• 🎨 Topics → Badge style → No text.
• 🔄 Topics → Settings → Dense layout (automatically removes signatures while reducing indentations).

If the appropriate theme is not available in the official store, you can download third-party.mtz files from forums (for example, XDA Developers or 4PDA) and install them manually through Topics → Local.

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Hidden signature themes can conflict with system updates, and after installing a major patch (for example, switching from MIUI 14 to HyperOS), the theme will have to be reused.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When trying to remove icon names, users encounter common mistakes, and consider the most common ones and how to fix them:

• 🔄 Signatures return after reboot → This is typical for devices with MIUI 13-14 Solution: Use ADB-Re-command or install a third-party launcher.
• ⚙️ There is no option to “Hide Names” in the settings → On some models (Redmi) A1, POCO C40) This feature is disabled by the manufacturer. Try updating the firmware or use Nova Launcher.
• 📱 Icons moved after hiding signatures → It's about changing the desktop grid. Go to Settings. → Desktop → Grid size and select 4×5 or 5×6.
• 🔒 ADB It doesn't work on HyperOS. → Some of the teams have changed in the new shell. hide_app_label try:

adb shell cmd overlay enable-exclusive com.android.theme.icon.no_label

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📋 Firmware version (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI/HyperOS).
• 🔍 Availability of updates (Settings) → Updating the system).
• 🛠️ System File Integrity (if you suspect damage, reset via Settings) → Resetting settings).

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