How to remove the alarm icon on Xiaomi Redmi 9

Xiaomi smartphone users often face a situation where an intrusive alarm icon appears in the status bar. On Redmi 9 series models, this indicator can remain active even after the signal has been sounded, or interfere with the review if you just want to check the time. This is not a bug, but a feature of the shell MIUI, which reminds you of the planned events.

However, the constant presence of an icon can be annoying or create a false impression that the phone is ringing. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to control this element of the interface, you will learn not only to turn off the alarm itself, but also to hide its visual display, and also to solve software errors when the icon sticks to the screen.

It is important to understand that the complete removal of the system application “Clock” is impossible without deep interference with the firmware, which is not recommended for ordinary users.

Why is the alarm clock on fire in the status bar?

The main reason for the bell or alarm symbol to appear at the top of the screen is the active timer function in the Watch app. Android, in conjunction with the MIUI shell, uses this indicator as a constant reminder that the countdown to the signal is running in the background.

Sometimes users forget that they have set a repeating alarm clock for workdays, in which case the icon will appear every morning after it is triggered, or even hang constantly if the replay function is active and time is not yet come, a standard behavior designed to prevent lateness.

⚠️ Warning: If the alarm icon is on but you haven't set any timers, check the app list.Third-party programs for meditation, intermittent fasting or water reminders can use the system alarm to notify you.

There is also a possibility of software failure: after updating the system or incorrectly closing the Watch application, the process may “hang” in memory, in which case the operating system continues to believe that the alarm is active, and displays the corresponding icon, although in fact the time is not counted.

Basic disconnection through the Watch app

The most obvious and reliable way to remove the icon is to deactivate the alarm function itself, which does not require deep knowledge of the system, just use the standard interface. Open the Watch app, which is installed on Redmi 9 by default.

In the interface, you'll see a list of all the alarm clocks you've created before, the ones that are active will be lit up or have the switch on on the right, and to remove the icon, you need to put this switch in an inactive position, and if there are many alarm clocks, it makes sense to check each one.

Don't forget to check the timer tab too. Often users start a countdown, forget about it, and the icon stays in the status bar until the timer expires or is reset manually. In MIUI, the timer and alarm clock use a similar notification system.

Configure notifications in MIUI

If you want your alarm to keep working, but want to remove the visual icon from the status bar, you can use the notification settings. In Xiaomi Redmi 9, managing them is quite flexible, although hidden in deep menus.

Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management. Find the Watch app in the list. Here you can configure in detail which alerts will be displayed on the lock screen and in the notification curtain. However, the status bar system icon is often part of the application itself and is not always hidden by standard means without turning off the function.

To fine-tune it, you can use Do Not Disturb mode, in which the alarm icon can stop burning constantly, only appearing when it is triggered, activate it through Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.

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Use Do Not Disturb mode with exception settings to keep the alarm going, but other notifications don't bother you or clog up the status bar.

Solving the problem with the "stuck" icon

There are times when the alarm is turned off, time is up, and the bell icon in the corner of the screen is still there, and this is a software glitch that is characteristic of some versions of MIUI. The process in the phone's memory does not receive a signal that the task is completed.

The first and most effective solution is to force the app to stop. Go to Settings → Applications → All apps. Find the Watch (or Clock) in the list. Press the Stop or Close button. This will force all the processes associated with the timers to end, and the icon should disappear.

If a simple stop didn't help, try clearing the app's cache. In the same app information menu, select Memory and click Clear Cache. Don't confuse it with the Clear All button, as this can remove your saved alarm clocks.

Hiding the icon through status bar settings

In some versions of Xiaomi firmware, there is the ability to hide certain system icons so as not to clutter the interface, which is especially true for owners of Redmi 9, who have a screen cutout for the camera, and every pixel counts.

To access these settings, you often need to activate the extended menu. Try Settings → Notifications and Status bar. Look for Notification Icons or Icons. If this option is not on the standard menu, it may be hidden in the engineering menu or require you to install a design theme that supports hiding system icons.

Alternatively, the themes are used. The Themes app can find designs that visually mask the status bar or change the style of the icons to make them transparent or blend in with the background. It's a cosmetic solution, but it effectively removes visual noise.

Use of third-party alarm apps

If Xiaomi’s regular Watch app is causing too many problems or its interface seems uncomfortable, you can always use alternatives from Google Play.

Popular apps like Alarmy or Sleep Cycle have their own icons that can be controlled in more detail, and they often wake users through sleep phases or require tasks to turn off the signal, making them more functional.

• 🔔 Alarm Clock Xtreme – allows you to completely customize notifications and hide icons in privacy settings.
• ⏰ Google Watches is a standard app from Google that can be installed on top of MIUI Behavior is more predictable in terms of notifications.
• 🌙 Sleep as Android is a powerful sleep tracking tool that integrates with an alarm clock and has flexible display settings.

⚠️ Warning: When installing a third-party alarm clock, be sure to give it permission to "Sunset" and work in the background, otherwise the system MIUI It can kill the process and you will sleep.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The alarm icon is an indicator of an active background task, and if you have removed a task but the icon is still there, you need to force the application to stop or restart the system to reset the status.