How to remove the inscriptions under the icons on Xiaomi: all the ways from simple to complex

Inscriptions under the icons of applications on smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO They often annoy users by taking up space on the screen, spoiling aesthetics and hindering the perception of the interface, especially on devices with small displays or using themes with minimalist design. Fortunately, the manufacturer and the enthusiast community offer several ways to hide these signatures: from standard settings. MIUI advanced tricks with the use of ADB-team.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of deleting text under icons, including their pros and cons, learn how to remove signatures without root rights, what restrictions exist in different versions of the MIUI 12/13/14 shell, and what to do if the standard methods do not work, and we will analyze the risks of each method and give recommendations for security.

Important: Some solutions require technical training, and if you are a beginner, start with the simplest methods (sections 2–3) and then move on to the advanced ones (sections 4–6).

1. Standard method: settings of the MIUI launcher

The safest and most recommended method is to use the built-in shell features.It works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later, but has limitations:

• 📱 Not all models are supported (for example, it may not be available on the budget Redmi). 9A/10A).
• 🔄 After updating the system, the settings may reset.
• 🎨 Some design themes block this function.

To remove the signatures:

1. Click on the empty space on the home screen and select Screen Settings (or Home Screen Settings).
2. Scroll down and find the icon style or icon layout option.
3. Activate the Hide app names switch (it’s called No Signatures on some devices).
4. Confirm the changes and restart the launcher (swipe down on the home screen).

If you don't have an option, try changing the theme to the standard (Settings → Themes → My Themes → Standard) and sometimes custom themes turn it off.

2. Use of the Light mode (lightweight launcher)

On low-RAM devices (Redmi Go, Redmi 8A, etc.), Xiaomi offers a lightweight launcher called MIUI Lite, which has icon signatures disabled by default, and the interface is simplified to a minimum, which is suitable if:

• 🔋 You need to save resources.
• 📵 You don’t use widgets and folders on the home screen.
• 🔄 You don’t need animations or advanced gestures.

How to turn on:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Smart Assistant.
2. Select Lite Mode and follow the system prompts.
3. After activation, restart the device.

⚠️ Note: Some features, including support for design themes and adaptive icons, are disabled in Lite mode. You can return the standard launcher in the same settings.

If this option doesn’t suit you, move on to the next section – there we’ll look at techniques for advanced users.

3. ADB-Teams: Hiding Signatures Without Root

For users willing to work with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), there is a one-stop way to disable signatures on any Xiaomi device.This method does not require superuser rights, but involves connecting the smartphone to a PC.

Advantages:

• 🔧 It works on all versions. MIUI (including MIUI 14).
• 🔄 Not reset after updates (unless you reset your launcher settings).
• 🛠️ You can return signatures with one team.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Connect the device to your PC and open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear serial number of your device.
4. Use the command to hide signatures: adb shell settings put global hide_app_label 1
5. Restart the launcher (swipe down on the home screen) or restart the device.

To return the signatures, use:

adb shell settings put global hide_app_label 0

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC

Enable debugging over USB on your phone

Download ADB Tools (platform-tools)

Connect your phone to the original cable-->

⚠️ Note: Some antiviruses are blocked ADB Add the folder with the platform-tools to exceptions or temporarily disable the protection.

Third-party launchers: an alternative to the standard interface

If the built-in methods didn't work, consider installing a third-party launcher.

• 🏆 Nova Launcher – supports signature hiding, gesture settings and adaptive icons.
• 🎨 Lawnchair is a lightweight open source launcher with minimalist design.
• 🔧 Apex Launcher – offers advanced grid settings and animations.

How to set up (as exemplified by Nova Launcher):

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Click on the blank space on the screen → Settings → Layout and icons.
3. Select the signature size and move the slider to 0.
4. Save the changes and restart the launcher.

Important: Third-party launchers may conflict with Xiaomi system services (e.g., the dual applications or second space function).

5. editing system files (for experienced users)

This method requires root rights and is designed for advanced users, and allows signatures to be permanently deleted by editing MIUI shell files.

• 🚨 Loss of guarantee.
• 🔧 Possible failures in the launcher.
• 🔄 After system updates, changes may be reset.

Instructions (for MIUI 13/14):

1. Get root access with Magisk.
2. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
3. Go to /system/product/overlay/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk/res/values/
4. Find the bools.xml file and open it in the text editor.
5. Add a line: <bool name="config_showAppLabel">false</bool>
6. Save the file, set the rights to 644, and restart the device.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to a device "brick". Before starting, create a full backup through the system. TWRP.

6.Reset launcher settings: if nothing helps

Sometimes the MIUI launcher settings get damaged and the standard methods stop working, and resetting:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the launcher (or MIUI Launcher) and select it.
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action and restart the device.

After discharge:

• 🔄 All screen settings will reset (including folders and widgets).
• 📱 Signatures under icons may return, but they will need to be hidden again (see section 1 or 3).
• 🔧 If the problem was in the cache, after the reset, the standard methods will work.

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Before resetting the launcher, take screenshots of the main screen - this will help quickly restore the location of the icons after cleaning.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

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For most users, the best solution is a combination of standard launcher settings (section 1) and ADB-This is secure, does not require root rights and works on all modern Xiaomi devices.

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