How to remove the alarm icon on the Xiaomi phone: all ways

The alarm icon in the top notification bar of Xiaomi is one of the most annoying trifles for many users, it appears even if the alarm is turned off, takes up space in the status bar and does not disappear until it works or is manually removed. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove this icon on Redmi, POCO and other models running MIUI 14/15 (including global and Chinese versions of firmware).

Complicating the problem is that Xiaomi regularly changes the settings in new versions of the shell. The methods that worked in MIUI 12 may not be useful in MIUI 15. We tested each method on current firmware (2026) and indicated which versions they are suitable for. If you tried to hide the icon through standard settings and nothing worked out, here you will find alternative solutions, including hidden features and third-party utilities.

Why doesn't the alarm clock disappear by itself?

The alarm icon in Xiaomi’s status bar is illogical for several reasons:

• 🔄 Synchronization error: The system app clock incorrectly updates the status of the alarm clock after it is turned off.
• 📱 Features MIUI: In some versions of the shell, the icon remains until the alarm clock is restarted or triggered.
• ⚙️ Hidden settings: B MIUI 14+ The option to display the icon is hidden in Special Opportunities or Functions Laboratory.
• 🔧 Application Conflict: Third-party alarm management programs (like Google Clock) may duplicate notifications.

It's important to understand that the alarm icon is not just a notification, but a system indicator that is controlled at the shell level. It can't be swiped aside like a normal alert. Even if you delete all the alarms in the Watch app, the icon can remain because of cache or background processes.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI for Russia (versions) RU) Some methods can be blocked due to manufacturer restrictions, in which case only manual editing of system files (requires root) will help).

Method 1: Disconnect via the settings of the “Clock” application

The most obvious method is to check the settings of the standard Watch app, which works on most devices, but only if the alarm clock has not been physically removed (for example, via a swipe in the list).

Instructions:

1. Open the Clock app (icon with dial).
2. Go to the Alarming Signal tab (bell icon in the bottom menu).
3. Press the active alarm (even if it is turned off).
4. In the upper right corner, tap on ⋮ → Delete or disable.
5. Return to the home screen and reboot the phone – the icon should disappear.

If the alarm clock is not on the list, the icon remains:

• 🔍 Check the Snoosis tab (if the alarm clock has been delayed).
• 📅 Make sure there are no repeat alarm clocks for future dates.
• 🔄 Try updating the app via Google Play (if you are using a global version).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) After the alarm is removed, the icon disappears only after manually swiping the notification panel down. If this is not done, the indicator can remain until the next reboot.

Method 2: Reset the settings of the “Clock” application

If standard deletion didn’t work, it could be a damaged cache or app data, and resetting the clock will return to factory status, but it won’t remove your alarm clocks (they sync to your Mi Account account).

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Watch (or Clock on global firmware).
3. Slip the Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

After discharge:

• 🔄 The alarm clock will disappear, but all tasks will have to be reconfigured.
• 📱 If the icon is back, check if there are third-party alarm apps installed (e.g. Sleep as Android).
• ⚙️ Nana MIUI 15 may need to further disable the option Show in the status bar (see Method 3).

Method 3: Disconnection through the Functions Laboratory (MIUI 14+)

The newer versions of MIUI have a hidden feature for managing system icons, hidden in the Functions Lab and not working on all devices, but if your smartphone supports it, it's the fastest way.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5 times in a row on the MIUI version until the message “You became a developer!” appears.
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → Functions Lab (or Special Opportunities → Lab).
4. Find the option to Show the alarm icon in the status bar and turn it off.
5. Reboot the phone.

If the option is not on the list:

• 🔍 Try to find it through the search by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top).
• 📱 On some firmware (MIUI 15 China) option is called System UI Tuner.
• ⚙️ If the function lab is missing, your model doesn’t support it (try Method 4 or 5).

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On POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13T, the option is hidden deeper: after activating the developer mode, you need to go to Settings → System → Additional → Show status icons and manually turn off the alarm clock.

Method 4: Use ADB (without root)

If standard methods don’t work, you can disable the icon via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method does not require the rights of a superuser, but requires a computer and a computer. USB-cable.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Platform Tools on PC.
2. Turn on the phone Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version → 5 taps → For developers → Debugging over USB).
3. Connect the phone to your computer and type in the command line: adb shell pm hide com.android.deskclock If the command doesn't work, try: adb shell settings put global icon_blacklist clock
4. Reset the device.

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ After resetting the settings or updating the firmware icon can return.
• 🔧 Nana MIUI 15 may require additional command: adb shell am force-stop com.android.systemui
• 📱 Does not work on Xiaomi with a blocked bootloader (you need to unlock). OEM Unlock).

Method 5: Manual editing of system files (root)

For advanced users with unlocked bootloader and root rights, there is a radical method – editing the systemui.xml file. This is the only way to permanently remove the icon on older versions of MIUI (up to 12.5), where other methods do not work.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Root Explorer or Solid Explorer with root support.
2. Go to /system/priv-app/SystemUI/SystemUI.apk/res/values/ and open bools.xml in the text editor.
3. Find a line: <bool name="config_showAlarmIcon">true</bool> and replace true with false.
4. Save the file, set the rights to 644, and restart the phone.

Risks of the method:

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty: Editing system files can result in device locking.
• 🔧 Nana MIUI 14+ The file may be called differently (for example, config.xml into /vendor/overlay/).
• 📱 After the firmware update, the changes will reset.

⚠️ Note: On devices with Dynamic RAM Expansion (e.g. Redmi Note) 12 Pro+) editing systemui.xml This can cause a cyclical reboot. Before you change, back up through TWRP.

Additional Advice and Frequent Mistakes

If none of these methods worked, check out these points:

• 🔄 Update firmware: In MIUI 15.1.3+ Fixed error with "ghost" alarm clock icons.
• 📱 Check for duplicate apps: Remove Google Clock, Sleep Cycle, or other sleep programs.
• ⚙️ Reset the status bar settings: adb shell cmd statusbar reset
• 🔧 Disable Battery Optimization for the Watch app (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

Common user errors:

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On Xiaomi 14 Ultra and POCO F6, the alarm icon is tied to the MiuiClock service. It can only be disabled via ADB or a full reset to factory settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions