How to Remove Internet Speed from the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Screen

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face the desire to clean up the operating system interface as much as possible from unnecessary visual information. The standard MIUI firmware installed on the Redmi 9, by default, offers users a variety of widgets and indicators designed to facilitate monitoring of the condition of the device. One of these elements is the display of the current speed of incoming and outgoing traffic in the status bar, right next to the Wi-Fi icons or mobile network. For some users, it is a useful feature to monitor the background activity of applications, but for many it becomes a source of visual noise.

Constantly changing numbers can distract attention and clutter up an already not too wide area of notifications. In addition, the presence of an active traffic indicator sometimes subconsciously makes the smartphone owner think about battery consumption or the presence of hidden processes consuming resources. If you want to achieve minimalism in the design of the interface and remove unnecessary elements, you will need to perform a few simple actions in the settings of the system. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to disable the display of Internet speed on Xiaomi Redmi 9 using the standard shell tools.

The process of disabling does not require obtaining superuser rights or installing third-party software, which makes the procedure safe for the average user. However, it is worth considering that the names of menu items may vary slightly depending on the version of the installed firmware, whether it is MIUI 12, MIUI 13 or newer versions based on Android. We will look at the main scenarios and possible solutions to the problem if the standard method for some reason does not work. The willingness to change the settings of the system will allow you to personalize the device to your aesthetic preferences.

Why hide the speed indicator on Redmi 9

Before we get to the technical side, we need to understand why many users are trying to remove this element. The Internet Speed Indicator shows the amount of data being transmitted in real time, in kilobytes or megabytes per second. While technically this information is useful for diagnosing connection problems, it is rarely critical in everyday use. Most people only see these numbers when they want to check the time or battery level, and the excess dynamics in the status bar is just annoying.

There are also psychological aspects to smartphone use: Flicking numbers can create a false sense of device activity, even when you're in standby mode; minimizing distractions is one of the main trends in user interface design; removing unnecessary elements, you focus on app content rather than system metrics; this is especially true for models with screens with cutouts or small bezels, where every pixel counts.

Another important aspect is privacy. If you often show your phone screen to colleagues or friends, displaying active traffic can give you background work of certain applications that you may not want to talk about. By hiding speed, you make the status bar more neutral. It is also important to note that turning off the visual indicator does not affect the actual connection speed or network modules.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling the Internet speed display is a purely cosmetic change: this action will not speed up your Internet, save traffic, or increase connection security, but will make the interface cleaner.

There is a common misconception that constantly rendering changing numbers consumes additional CPU resources. On modern chipsets like the MediaTek Helio G80 installed in Redmi 9, the load of rendering a text widget speed is negligible. However, if you want maximum optimization or just like order, removing this element is the right step. Let's look at where the desired setting is hidden in the menu.

The main way to disable through notification settings

The most common and correct way to turn off the speed indicator on Xiaomi Redmi 9 is through the main system settings menu. MIUI developers have brought this option into a logically clear section associated with notifications and status bar. However, due to the dense structure of the menu, finding the right item the first time can be difficult, especially if you rarely used deep interface settings.

To start, you need to unlock your smartphone and find the standard Settings app, which looks like a gear. In the menu that opens, you should scroll down to the section that is most often called Notifications and Status Bar or simply Notifications. In some firmware versions, this item may be hidden inside the Additional Settings tab, but on Redmi 9 it is usually in plain sight. This is where everything that appears at the top of the screen is controlled.

Inside the Notifications and Status bar, you'll need to find the subsection that displays the system indicators, which can be called Status Bar or Status Line Elements. Once you log in, you'll see a list of switches that each have a specific icon: battery charge, Bluetooth, alarm clock, and of course Internet speed, and you'll need to find "Display Internet Speed" or "Network Speed" and put the slider in an inactive position.

Once the switch is turned off, the changes are instantaneous. You don't have to restart the device or close the applications. If you've done it right, the kilobytes per second numbers will disappear from the top right corner of the screen. If the slider has already been turned off and the numbers are still there, it might be a third-party widget or a design theme, which we'll talk about in the next sections. In the standard situation, this method works flawlessly.

Alternative paths in different versions of MIUI

Xiaomi’s ecosystem is known for the fact that menu structure can vary from Android to regional firmware (Global, China, EEA). Redmi 9 can be used to modify the interface. If you don’t find the right switch in the Notifications section above, don’t panic. There is an alternative way that is often used in older or experimental software builds.

Try to go to the "Additional Settings" section, which is a classic deep customization space. Search for "Extensions" or "Special Features" inside it, although most of the time the speed setting is still hidden in a block associated with the screen or lock. In some cases, especially when using the theme, speed control can be brought to a separate "Security" application. Open it, go to the settings (usually the gear in the corner) and look for options related to traffic monitoring.

Also, consider the impact of the interface language you have installed. If your phone is translated into English or another language, item names will differ. Look for keywords: Network, Speed, Status Bar, Notification & Status bar. Localization is sometimes inaccurate, so visually finding the right switch can be more effective than reading partition names.

⚠️ Note: If you use custom theme downloaded from Themes, it may have its own status bar settings that overlap the system. Try temporarily returning a standard theme to see if it's the cause.

In the rare cases where standard menus fail, you can search by settings. There's a search bar at the top of the Settings menu. Type the word "speed" or "internet" in there. The system will highlight the menu item you want if it exists in your firmware version. This is the fastest way to find a lost option without wandering through endless lists of options.

Impact of Design Themes and Third-Party Launchers

One of the most common reasons why you can't get Internet speed down with standard methods is because you use third-party themes. Xiaomi's theme store offers thousands of options that completely change the visual style of the system. Many of them have built-in speed widgets that are not system-based, but are part of the graphical interface of the theme, in which case the switch in the settings can be active, but visually change nothing.

To test this, try temporarily switching to a standard Classic or Default theme. If the numbers are gone after changing the theme, then the design was the problem. You either have to accept this element in your chosen theme, or find a modification without a speed widget. Some themes allow you to customize your components through a separate application or a long press on the desktop.

Another option is to use third-party launchers like Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher or Apex. These apps replace the standard desktop and can add their own network monitoring widgets. Unlike MIUI system settings, managing these widgets takes place inside the launcher's settings. You usually have to press the widget on the desktop for a long time and select "Edit" or "Settings" to remove the display of speed.

Also worth mentioning are the widgets that are installed directly on the desktop. Often users accidentally add a widget called Monitoring or Statistics, which shows real-time speed. Unlike the status bar, this element is on the desktop. To remove it, press the widget long enough and drag it into the basket or select Delete, which will free up space and remove unnecessary numbers from view.

Comparison of methods of switching off indicators

To make it easier to understand the differences between how you manage interface elements, we've created a comparative table that will help you quickly navigate which method will work for your situation and what to expect from each action. Understanding the differences between system settings and third-party modifications will save you time.

As you can see from the table, system settings are the most direct and secure way, they don't require additional software installation, they don't change the behavior of other applications. Theme and launcher techniques give you more freedom in design, but they require a deeper dive into settings, and the choice of method depends on how deeply you want to change the look of your Redmi 9.

If none of these methods worked, you may have a specific memory optimization or cleaning app on your device that compels you to display speed on the screen. Check the list of installed applications and look for names like Clean Master, DU Battery or similar. They also often have a feature called “Floating Speed Window” or “Speed Boost” that you need to manually disable.

Optimization of the status line and battery

While we mentioned that the battery’s speed indicator impact is minimal, a comprehensive approach to cleaning the status bar is still useful.UI optimization not only improves the look but also reduces the GPU load slightly when rendering elements. On the Redmi 9, with its 1080×2340 pixel screen resolution, each element makes a difference to overall system responsiveness.

In addition to speed, you can also turn off other notifications in the status bar that you rarely use, such as an NFC icon if you don't use contactless payment, or a vibration icon, which will make the top bar cleaner. To access these settings again, use Settings → Notifications and Status bar. There you will find switches for each type of system notification.

You should also look at the Advanced Notifications feature, which in some versions of MIUI allows you to hide the content of notifications on a locked screen, leaving only icons, which increases privacy and visually simplifies the lock screen, combining Internet speed shutdown with other privacy settings, you will achieve maximum comfort of use.

Keep in mind that cleanliness is also a matter of habit. At first, without the usual numbers, you may feel a little uncomfortable, but after a couple of days, you'll notice that your eyes are no longer clinging to the top right corner, and this frees up cognitive resources for more important tasks, and the smartphone becomes just a tool, not a source of constant information noise.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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If you accidentally hid important system icons along with speed, just reset the status bar settings in the same menu to return everything as it was by default.

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Remove the speed of the Internet on Redmi 9 can be 30 seconds through the menu “Notifications and status bar”, which will make the interface cleaner without harming the functionality.