Users of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often notice the appearance of various symbols at the top of the display, especially in the right corner, where the battery indicator is traditionally located. The appearance of obscure icons can cause confusion and sometimes anxiety if the symbol looks like a warning or indicates a hidden function. MIUI HyperOS accumulates all critical information about the state of the device in real time.
Understanding what is displayed in the right-hand corner is essential to managing your device’s resources effectively, not just decorative elements, but indicators of active processes that can affect autonomy or indicate changes in communication modules, and we’ll take a look at each character group in detail so you can instantly read the status of your smartphone.
Indicators of state of charge and energy saving
The most prominent group of symbols on the right side of the status bar are power indicators. The standard battery icon shows the current charge level in percentage or graphical form. However, when certain modes are activated near or inside it, additional notations appear that change the behavior of the system.
For example, when you turn on the power saving mode, the battery icon can change color to yellow or green, and next to it a leaf or lightning symbol appears. This is a signal that the background activity of the applications is limited to extend the operation of the device. If you see a crossed-out battery or a flashing red indicator, this is a critical warning about discharge.
⚠️ Warning: If a thermometer icon appears in the right corner next to the battery, immediately stop using the device.This indicates overheating, which may damage the battery or motherboard.
Also in this area, a lightning symbol may be displayed indicating fast charging of Quick Charge or Turbo Charge. The presence of additional dots or digits next to a percentage often indicates the inclusion of "Second Space" or cloning of applications that also consume energy.
Symbols of network connection and data transfer
The second most important piece of information is the status of the mobile network and Wi-Fi connection, and in the right corner, just to the left of the battery, the type of connection you're currently having is displayed: 4G, 5G, H+ or 3G. The numbers next to these designations (1 and 2) indicate an active SIM-card, if there are two in the device.
The up and down arrows next to the network type show data activity. If the arrows blink, packet exchange. A constantly burning up arrow can mean file download or cloud sync. If you have a network icon, no arrows, you have the Internet, but right now, no traffic is being consumed.
- 📡 G/H/E/3G/4G/5G — Type of current mobile connection and generation of network.
- 🔼🔽 Blinking arrows – active data transfer in real time.
- 📶 Stripes - signal level of the operator's base station.
- 🚫 Cross-out SIM — Lack of card or registration error on the network.
And I also have to mention the R icon in the circle, which stands for roaming, and if you're in another country or another carrier's coverage area, you'll see this symbol, and it's important to keep an eye on it so you don't waste expensive traffic unless you have a tariff.
Indicators of notifications and missed events
The right corner of the screen also serves to inform you of missed events that require your attention. Unlike the left corner, where app icons are usually grouped, specific system markers can appear on the right, often confused by users with errors, but these are just reminders.
The most common symbol is the alarm clock, and if you set the alarm clock but it hasn't gone off, there's a little watch icon in the status bar, which is useful to remember to turn it off before an important meeting, and the timer and stopwatch are the same.
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To quickly remove the alarm icon without opening the clock, press the alarm icon in the notification curtain and select "Delete" or turn it off in the Watch app.
Also, you can see characters for missed calls or messages if the corresponding display settings are enabled in the system, but in modern versions of MIUI 14 and HyperOS, the system seeks to minimize visual noise by hiding most notifications in the curtain, leaving only critical system statuses on the right.
| Symbol | Meaning | Action. |
|---|---|---|
| ⏰ | The alarm clock is active. | Check the time in the app clock |
| 📍 | Geolocation active. | Check which app is using GPS |
| 🎧 | Headphones connected. | Audio outputs to an external device |
| 📶 | Flight mode (cross-out) | Insert communication modules |
Special regimes and functions of the system
Modern Xiaomi smartphones have many features, each of which can have its own visual indicator. In the right corner, there are often signs associated with accessibility and special features. For example, an ear icon means an on hearing aid or mono-audio.
Another important indicator is Game Turbo, which can show a joystick or rocket icon when you launch games or heavy applications, indicating that the game mode is activated with priority resources, which guarantees smoothness of the picture, but can consume charge faster.
⚠️ Attention: The eye icon in the right corner means that the vision protection mode or blue light filter is on, and prolonged use of this mode can distort the color reproduction, which is undesirable when working with photos.
Also worth noting are security-related indicators, which can mean that Security antivirus is working or that there are system updates, and in some cases, it shows the status of your VPN connection, which is important for privacy-conscious users.
Bluetooth and external connections
When the Bluetooth module is active, the corresponding letter "B" or logo appears in the status bar, however, if the device is paired with a gadget (headphones, watches, bracelet), the symbol can change or the charge level of the connected device will appear nearby, this allows you to monitor the state of the periphery without opening the settings menu.
When you connect to USB to transfer files or debug, there may also be an icon in the right corner, which is especially true for those who use a smartphone in conjunction with a computer. If you haven't connected the cable and the icon has appeared, check the connector for moisture or debris causing the contacts to short.
- 🔗 Pairing – search for or establish a connection with a new device.
- 🔋 Headphone charge - displays the level of the battery connected TWS-headphone.
- 📹 Broadcasting – the image is displayed on the external screen (Miracast/Cast).
It is important to distinguish between Bluetooth (background mode) and active connection. In the first case, the icon simply burns, in the second case it can be added with details or change color. Disabling unused Bluetooth helps save up to 5-10% of charge per day.
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How to hide or configure the display of icons
Many users prefer a minimalist interface and want to remove unnecessary characters from the right corner. In Xiaomi shells, this can be done through notification settings and status bar. The path to the desired parameters may vary depending on the version of the software.
To control the visibility of items, go to Settings, then select Notifications and Status bar. Here you will find switches to display Internet speed, signal level for the second. SIM-Disabling the extra elements will make the status bar cleaner.
☑️ Setting up the status line
Keep in mind that you should hide system warnings (for example, about battery discharge or absence). SIM-These cards are not possible, and rightly so, and are part of a security mechanism and inform the user of critical state devices.
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You can’t completely remove all icons, but you can hide secondary ones, such as Internet speed or signal level of the second SIM card, through the notification settings menu.