The captions under Xiaomi app icons often take up extra space on the screen, make the interface visually congested and interfere with perception, especially on devices with small displays or when using themes with large icons. Fortunately, MIUI has several ways to hide these signatures, from standard settings to advanced methods using ADB.
In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for different versions of firmware (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS), and also explain how to return signatures if the result does not suit you. It is important to note that some methods require developer or unlocked bootloader rights, we will warn you about this in advance in the relevant sections.
If you use POCO Launcher or third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher), some of the instructions will be irrelevant to you - in such cases, the concealment of the inscriptions is configured in the launcher settings. MIUI free-shell.
1. Standard method via MIUI settings (no root)
The simplest method that works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices with MIUI 12 and later is that it doesn’t require superuser rights or PC connectivity, but it’s not available on all firmware versions.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Desktop (or screen on some models).
- 🔍 Scroll down to the icon style or desktop layout section.
- 🖼️ Find the option to Show App Names (may be called Signatures of Icons) and turn it off.
- 🔄 Restart the device if the changes do not apply immediately.
⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro with a MIUI 13.0.6) this option may not be available, in which case move on to the next method.
2. Hiding inscriptions through the developer mode
If you don't have a standard switch in your settings, you can try activating the hidden option through developer mode, which works on most devices, but requires pre-configuration.
Steps:
- Activate the Developer Mode: 🔧 Go to Settings. → The phone. 🔨 7 times press the version MIUI, until you have been notified you have become a developer!.
For developers
Minimum width (dp)
Min width
400–450
🔄 Reset the device.
This trick makes the system think that you have a wider screen and some interface elements (including signatures) may disappear. However, on some models (Xiaomi 12T, POCO F4) this leads to the wrong display of other elements - be prepared to return the settings back.
Developer mode activated |Important data backup made |Importance "Minimum width" recorded (for rollback)|Device charged at least 50%-->
3.Use of ADB-commands (without root, but with PC)
For advanced users who are ready to connect a smartphone to a computer, there is a reliable way through Android Debug Bridge (ADB).It works on all versions of MIUI and does not require superuser rights, but requires installing drivers and enabling debugging over USB.
Step-by-step:
- 🖥️ Install. ADB-pc-tool (Windows/Linux/macOS).
- 📱 Turn it on on the phone: ⚡ Debugging by USB (Settings → For developers). 🔌 Connect the device to the PC and confirm trust in the computer.
adb
adb shell settings put global icon_label_style 0To return the signatures back, use:
adb shell settings put global icon_label_style 1⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14 for POCO F5) This command can only work after the reboot. If nothing has changed, try to do it:
adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETEDWhat if the ADB can’t see the device?
4. Hiding inscriptions through MIUI themes
Little-known life hack: Some of the themes in the official Xiaomi store automatically remove the signatures under the icons. This method does not require technical skills, but the result depends on the chosen theme.
How to apply:
- 🎨 Open the Themes app (brush icon on desktop).
- 🔍 No text icons Minimalist icons Clean desktop
- 🖼️ Select a theme marked No Text or No Labels and apply it.
- 🔄 Restart the device if the signatures remain.
The downside of the method is that the themes often change not only the signatures, but also the style of the icons, the fonts and the color scheme, and if you don't like the new design, you'll have to compromise or go back to the standard theme.
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Before applying the theme, take a screenshot of the current desktop – so you can restore the location of the icons if the new theme resets them.
5. Advanced method: editing system files (requires root)
For users with unlocked bootloaders and root rights, there is a radical way to edit system files, which is 100% effective, but doing the wrong thing can cause the system to fail.
Instructions:
- 📱 Install a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
- 🔍 Cross the path: /system/usr/idc/ or /vendor/overlay/ (model).
- 📄 Find the file. framework-miui-res.apk or miui-systemui.apk And back it up.
- 🖥️ Download the file to the PC, open it with the archiver (for example, 7-Zip) and go to the file. res/values/.
- 📝 Edit the file. bools.xml, line: <bool name="config_showIconLabels">true</bool> and replace true with false.
- 🔄 Save the changes, overwrite the file on the device and reboot.
⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 and HyperOS, this method can cause bootloop if the file is corrupted. We recommend using Magisk modules for secure editing (for example, for example, the use of a file that is locked on the bootloop, MIUI Mix Explorer).
| Method | Root is required. | Difficulty | Risk of failure | It's working on MIUI 14. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard settings | ❌ No. | ⭐ Very simple. | ❌ No. | ✅ Yeah, not all) |
| Developer mode | ❌ No. | ⭐⭐ Easy. | ⚠️ Low. | ✅ Yes. |
| ADB-team | ❌ No. | ⭐⭐⭐ Middle-Average | ⚠️ Medium. | ✅ Yes. |
| Design topics | ❌ No. | ⭐ Very simple. | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. |
| Editing system files | ✅ Yes. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hardly. | ❗ High-pitched | ⚠️ Partially. |
6.Alternative launchers: a radical solution
If none of these methods work, the most reliable way is to install a third-party launcher.
- 🚀 Nova Launcher – allows you to hide signatures in Settings settings → Badges → Badge style → No markings.
- 🎨 Apex Launcher – a similar option in the icon settings section.
- 🔄 POCO Launcher (not even on the-POCO devices) - has a built-in function of hiding inscriptions.
- 🖼️ Lawnchair – a lightweight open source launcher with flexible settings.
Advantages of this method:
- ✅ It works on any version. MIUI.
- ✅ Additional functions (gestures, customization, backup layout).
- ✅ No risk of damaging system files.
Disadvantages:
- ❌ Some system functions MIUI (For example, a dual application or a second space may not work properly.
- ❌ It will take time to set up a new launcher for yourself".
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The launcher side is the only universal way to hide signatures on all versions of MIUI without risk to the system, but they can conflict with Xiaomi’s proprietary features (such as gestures or animations).
7. Frequent problems and their solutions
When you try to remove signatures, users often encounter common mistakes.
Problem 1: After application ADB-The team has changed nothing.
- 🔄 Try restarting the device.
- 🔧 Check if the debugging is included USB (Adb devices should show your device).
- 📱 Some firmware requires adb shell pm clear com.miui.home (resets launcher settings!).
Problem 2: There is no Minimum Width option in Developer Mode.
- 🔍 Check if the developer mode is activated (7 taps according to the version) MIUI).
- 🔄 On some devices (Redmi Note 11), this option is hidden in Settings. → Additionally. → Special facilities → Display size.
Problem 3: After editing system files, the phone doesn’t turn on.
- 🛠️ If you have a custom recavérie (TWRP), Download it and restore the backup copy. framework-miui-res.apk.
- 🔄 If there is no Recovery, you will have to refashion the device through Fastboot.
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Before any manipulation of system files, create a full backup via TWRP or XiaomiTool V2 tool. This will save you hours of recovery in case of an error.