How to remove the number “7” on the screen Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways (including hidden)

The 7 in the mug on the Xiaomi Redmi lock screen is one of the most talked-about features of MIUI firmware, which has been annoying users for several years. This icon appears next to the charging indicator and indicates the power saving mode, but not everyone likes its constant presence. Unlike standard notifications, it is impossible to remove it through normal settings - Xiaomi developers have hidden this option deep in the system files.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to disable the number 7 on Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10, POCO X3/X4 and other models with MIUI 12-14. Some methods work without root rights, but for the most persistent cases, you will need to connect to a PC and ADB commands. Important: some actions can reset the network settings or bring down the themes of registration – we will warn you about this in advance in the relevant sections.

Why does the number 7 appear and what does it mean?

The icon with the number 7** is a visual representation of Xiaomi’s battery optimization mode, which signals that the system limits the background activity of applications to save charge.

• 🔋 It doesn’t always work correctly – some apps (like messengers) stop receiving notifications.
• 📱 Takes up space on the screen – especially annoying on devices with a small display (like Redmi). 9A).
• ⚙️ Not disabled by standard means - in the Settings menu → There is no direct option to remove the battery.

Since MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi has made this indicator mandatory for all devices with preinstalled firmware.Even if you turn off power saving mode manually, the figure may return after a restart or system update.This is due to the company's policy of extending battery life, but users often find this approach intrusive.

Method 1: Disconnect via hidden menu of engineering settings

The easiest method that works on most Redmi devices with MIUI 12-14 is to use an engineering menu. It doesn't require root rights or a PC connection, but it can reset some network settings.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Battery Information.
3. Scroll down and find the item Turn off the energy saving indicator (on some firmware it may be called Hide battery saver icon).
4. Click on it and confirm the action.

If there is no point, your version of MIUI is blocking this method, so move on to the next method.

Make a backup copy of important data|Battery charge of at least 50%|Turn it off. VPN (It can block the engineering menu)|Remember the current network settings (Wi-Fi, mobile Internet)-->

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO F3) After using the engineering menu, the settings are reset. APN If you're missing after the procedure 4G, Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access points (APN) Restore the parameters manually.

Method 2: Use of the ADB-commands without root)

If the engineering menu didn’t work, the next step is to disable via ADB. This method works on all Xiaomi devices with the bootloader unlocked (even without superuser rights).

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and tool ADB.
• 📱USB-cable (preferably original).
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and do:

adb shell settings put global hide_battery_saver_icon 1

1. Reset the device.

If the number 7 is gone, congratulations! If not, try the alternative command:

adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist battery_saver

Method 3: Editing system files (root required)

For advanced users who have root rights, there is a radical method of removing the icon through editing system files, which is guaranteed to work, but requires caution: improper actions can lead to a “brick” (inoperability) of the device.

Instructions:

1. Install any file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/media/theme/default/.
3. Find the files: ic_battery_saver.png (numeric icon 7) ic_battery_saver.xml (description)

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ic_battery_saver.png_backup

Reset the device.

If after the reboot the icon disappeared, but artifacts appeared in other elements of the interface – return the files back.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14 For the Redmi Note 12) icon files are stored in /product/media/theme/default/. If you don't find them on the first path, check this directory. Also, make a backup of the theme folder before editing!

Method 4: Installation of a custom theme (a workaround)

If you don't want to go through the system files, you can disguise the 7 with a custom theme, which doesn't physically remove the icon, but makes it transparent or replaces it with a neutral character.

How to do this:

1. Download a theme from the Mi Theme Store that supports icon editing (like PitchBlack or Minimal UI).
2. Set it up through Settings → Themes.
3. If the theme doesn’t hide the number, use apps like Hex Installer to manually edit theme files (.mtz).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the firmware archive from miui.com (select the Stable version, not the Developer version).
2. Unpack the archive and move the firmware folder to the root of the phone’s memory.
3. Start System Update (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Update).
4. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Select the firmware file.
5. Specify the path to the downloaded file and confirm the installation.

⚠️ Note: Firmware rollback on devices with a locked bootloader (Redmi after 2021 release) can lead to hard-brick (complete failure). False – unlock the bootloader officially through the Mi Unlock Tool.

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Firmware rollback is the riskiest method, only use it if other methods have not worked, and you are prepared for the possible loss of warranty.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to remove the 7, users often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

• 🔄 The figure returns after the reboot → This means that the system file has recovered. ADB or edited through root.
• 📵 ADB can't see the device → Check the drivers, cable and turn on Debugging by USB developer-setting.
• 🔋 After switching off the number, the battery discharges faster → This is normal: the power saving mode did save charge. If autonomy is critical, leave a number or set exceptions for applications in Settings. → Battery → Optimizing the battery.
• 🚫 It's not possible to root. → New devices (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) Unlocking the bootloader takes up to 7 days of waiting (Xiaomi policy).

If you use custom recovery (TWRP), you can try flashing a modified framework-res.apk file that has the icon removed, but this method requires deep knowledge and is not recommended for beginners.

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