Xiaomi smartphone users often face a situation where an annoying alarm icon appears at the top of the screen, in the status bar. On the Redmi 9A model running the MIUI shell, this icon can be displayed even after the signal has been sounded, or hang constantly if the user forgot to turn off the repeating alarm clock. Visual noise interferes with the perception of important information, such as battery level or the presence of notifications about messages.
There are several reasons for this symbol, most commonly the regular behavior of the system, informing that the schedule has active but not yet occurred alarms. However, in rare cases, there can be a software failure, when the icon remains in place even after all timers are completely turned off. In this article, we will discuss all the methods of solving the problem, from standard settings to deeper intervention in the MIUI interface.
To start with, it's important to understand that completely removing the icon without turning off the alarm clock itself with standard system tools is not possible. MIUI is designed to keep the user always aware of upcoming events. However, there are workarounds and nuances that not all device owners know about, and we'll look at them in detail so that you can choose the right option.
Checking active alarm clocks and standard shutdown
The first and most logical step is to check the list of all the timers that have been set, and often users set an alarm on weekdays and forget about it, and the system continues to display the icon, waiting for the next call. To check this, you need to open the standard Watch app. In the application interface, you will see a list of all the alarms that have been created. Active switches will burn in blue or green.
If you see an active alarm clock that you don't need right now, just click on the slider to deactivate it. Then the icon in the notification curtain should disappear instantly. If you need the alarm clock but want to temporarily hide it, you can't do it with regular means. However, you can change the volume or the melody so that it doesn't bother you with the sound, although the icon will remain.
In some cases, removing the alarm clock completely helps. Click on the specific alarm clock in the list, scroll down and select Delete. This action will permanently remove the specific timer from the application memory. After deleting, make sure that there are no other active alarm clocks left in the list. If the icon is missing, the problem is solved.
⚠️ Note: If you have deleted all alarm clocks, but the icon in the status bar remained, this indicates a software failure in the notification service. MIUI. In this case, a simple switching of sliders will not help, you will need to reboot the services or the device itself.
Also worth paying attention to are the recurring alarm clocks: if the alarm clock is set to repeat (e.g., "Pn, W, Sp, Cht, Pt"), it will be active these days. Even if it is a day off, the icon can be displayed to warn you of the nearest turn on.
☑️ Checking alarm clock settings
System restart and cleaning the app cache
If manually turning off alarm clocks didn't remove the icon, it's probably the process that's responsible for displaying icons in the status bar, it's getting stuck. In the Android operating system that runs Redmi 9A, this is rare, but it happens. The easiest way to resuscitate system processes is to completely reboot the device, not just turn off the screen, but restart the system through a menu or key combination.
A more effective method is to force the Watch app to stop and clear its cache. Cache is a temporary file that speeds up applications, but sometimes may contain erroneous data. To do this, go to Settings, then select the App section and find All Apps in the search, type in "Clock" or find the alarm icon in the general list.
Inside the app menu, click Stop (or Close) and then the Clean button will be active. Choose Clear Cache. This action is safe and will not delete your set alarm clocks, it will only reset temporary files. If the problem persists, you can try Clear everything, but then you will have to reset the time and alarm melodies.
Why can cache cause errors?
Once you clean it, re-start the Watch app. The system will re-initiate the notification services. Check the status bar. In most cases, if the problem was software, the icon will disappear. If the icon reappears immediately after opening the app without alarm clocks, the problem may be deeper.
Notifications and status bar management MIUI
MIUI is known for its aggressive approach to notifications, but it also provides flexible tools to manage them. In some firmware versions, you can hide certain system icons, although the functionality of hiding the alarm icon often depends on the version of Android and MIUI. The standard way to manage icons is through notification settings.
Try Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Hiding icons (the path may vary depending on the firmware version). If you don't, you can try limiting the display of notifications from the Watch app itself. Go to Settings → Apps → Watches → Notifications. Here you can try turning off the notification category responsible for the alarm status if this option is available for your version of the software.
Another method is to use Do Not Disturb. Although it doesn't remove the alarm icon completely, it changes the priority of displaying notifications. By activating this mode through the notification curtain or in the Sound and Vibration settings, you can minimize visual. However, it's worth remembering that the alarm usually takes priority and will sound even in this mode, but its visual display in a calm state can change.
- 🔍 Subject check: Sometimes side topics change status bar behavior.Try to bring back the standard theme.
- 🔔 Notification history: In some versions MIUI The icon can stick in the story, and cleaning all the curtain notifications can help.
- ⚙️ Advanced Settings: Enable Advanced Settings in the notification menu to access hidden options.
It is important to note that deep customization of the status bar on Xiaomi often requires obtaining Root rights or using special applications launchers, which is not recommended for ordinary users, as it can disrupt the stability of the Redmi 9A.
Reset application settings and restore factory parameters
If previous methods have failed, you can resort to more radical measures: resetting the Watch app to factory will return it to the "as after installation" state. This is guaranteed to remove all alarm clocks, timers and stopwatches, and reset the display settings. To do this, in the app menu (Application section), select Clean → Clear everything.
A more global solution is to reset all phone settings. This won't delete your personal data (photos, contacts), but will return all system settings to the original state. The path to this feature: Settings → About phone → Resetting → Reset all settings. After this procedure, the phone will restart and all system services, including the status bar service, will be restarted with clean configuration files.
| Resetting method | Impact on data | Efficiency | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearing the cache | Data saved | Low. | Low. |
| Resetting the Appendix Clock | Alarms removed | Medium | Low. |
| Resetting all settings | Settings reset | Tall. | Medium |
| Full reset (Wipe) | All deleted. | Maximum | Tall. |
Use full reset (Wipe data) is only a last resort, when the problem is critical and prevents the use of the device. Before any reset, it is recommended to back up the data in the Mi Cloud cloud or on your computer.
⚠️ Note: Before resetting all settings, make sure you remember the passwords from your Mi Account and Google account. After the reset, the system will require authorization to confirm ownership of the device (protection) FRP).
Impact of system updates and MIUI version
Problems with displaying system icons are often bugs of a particular firmware version. Xiaomi regularly releases security updates and new versions of MIUI that fix known bugs. If your Redmi 9A has an older version of the software installed, the probability of encountering bugs is higher.
Check for updates in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. Click on the system logo to run the check. If an update is available, install it. Often patches contain patches for system applications, including the Watch and SystemUI (responsible for the interface).
On the other hand, sometimes problems arise after an update, and if the icon appears immediately after the system update, it can be a conflict between the old configuration files and the new version of the software, in which case waiting for the next patch or, as mentioned above, a complete reset after the update helps the system to recreate the configuration files again.
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Tip: If automatic update does not come, you can try to download the current firmware manually from the official MIUI website and install it through the update file selection menu (three dots in the corner of the update screen).
Third-party applications and alternative alarm clocks
If the regular Watch app isn’t working properly or its icon is annoying, there’s always an alternative to it: There are plenty of alarm apps on the Google Play store that have their own notification icons or allow you to flexibly customize their display.
Popular apps like Alarmy, Sleep Cycle or Timely can replace the standard alarm clock, and when you install an app, ask for permission to work in the background, and after you set up a new alarm clock and turn off the standard one, the icon in the status bar will change to the icon of the new app, or disappear if the app allows you to hide the status.
Using third-party launchers like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher can also change the look of a status bar, although they usually don’t hide Android system icons. However, launchers can offer alarm clock widgets with a more pleasing design, which makes up for the presence of a system icon.
- 📱 Alarmy: Known for its challenging shutdown jobs, has its own notification style.
- ⏰ Timely: Beautiful design and synchronization between devices.
- 🌙 Sleep Cycle: Analyzes sleep phases, minimalist interface.
When installing third-party applications, be sure to provide the necessary permissions, otherwise the alarm may not work at the right time due to the aggressive energy savings of MIUI.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why does the alarm clock not disappear even after the alarm clock is turned off?
Can I completely remove the alarm icon without turning off the alarm clock?
Does displaying the icon affect battery consumption?
What if the icon reappears after resetting?
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The main conclusion: In 95% of cases, the alarm icon on the Redmi 9A disappears after checking the active timers and simply restarting the device.