How to remove a hare on Xiaomi: from reset to firmware

The red-eared hare logo is a Xiaomi trademark that appears on the brand’s device screens when it downloads, updates or resets. For most users, this cute character is unquestionable, but some want to remove it — whether it’s because of aesthetic preferences, corporate demands or a desire to hide branding. In this article, we’ll look at all the legal and technically safe ways to remove the hare from the Xiaomi screen, from simple settings to deep flashing.

It's important to understand that the bootlogo and the bootsplash are stored in the system part of the device. Deleting them requires superuser rights or special tools from the manufacturer. We'll look at methods for different devices — Mi TVs, MIUI smartphones and even Mi Band smartwatches, where the hare can appear in the interface. All instructions are relevant for devices released after 2018, including models 2023-2026.

Warning: some methods can lead to loss of warranty or unstable operation of the device. If you are not sure about your skills, contact the Xiaomi service center or use official brand tools.

1.Why does the hare appear on Xiaomi and whether it can be removed without risk

The hare logo is part of Xiaomi’s corporate identity, which is displayed in three cases:

• 🔄 System boot – appears when the device is turned on (on smartphones and TVs).
• ⚙️ Firmware update – animation with a hare spins during installation OTA-update.
• 📱 Resetting – Displayed in the Recovery Mode or Fastboot menu.

On most Xiaomi devices, the logo is sewn into the boot or recovery system section, which can be removed, but with reservations:

• ✅ No risk: hide the logo in the interface MIUI (on smartphones) or disable download animation.
• ⚠️ Risk: Replace bootlogo via Fastboot or reflash the device.
• ❌ Impossible: Remove the logo from Mi TVs TV without loss of warranty (requires unlocking the bootloader).

If your goal is simply to hide the hare from prying eyes, start with the methods in the next section. Complete removal will require technical skills and preparedness for possible consequences.

⚠️ Note: On devices with locked bootloader (Mi) TV, Trying to change bootlogo will lead to brick (turning into a “brick”). Before any manipulation, check the status of the bootloader with the fastboot oem device-info command.

2. Method 1: Hiding the logo in the MIUI settings (without root)

Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12-14 can hide the rabbit logo in the system interface without touching the boot animations. This method does not require superuser rights and is safe for warranty.

Instructions for smartphones:

1. Open Settings → About the phone and tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the Hide MIUI logo (or Hide MIUI logo) option and turn it on.
4. Reset the device.

This method will hide the rabbit only in the system interface (for example, on the lock screen or in the application menu).

For Mi TVs, there is no similar option in the settings, the only legal way is to disable the download animation:

1. Go to Settings → Device → General → Developer Mode.
2. Activate the developer mode (if not activated).
3. Turn on the option to turn off the download animation.

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3. Method 2: Replace bootlogo via Fastboot (for advanced)

If you want to remove the hare during the boot phase, you will need to replace the bootlogo file in the system partition.This method works on unlocked Xiaomi devices (smartphones, tablets) and requires a PC with drivers installed. ADB/Fastboot.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader on your device through the official Xiaomi website (the process takes up to 7 days).
2. Download an archive with a custom bootlogo (like a black screen or your.img logo) popular resources: XDA Developers or 4PDA.
3. Connect the device to the PC in Fastboot mode (clip Volume down + Power when the phone is off).
4. In the command line, run: fastboot flash logo your file.img fastboot reboot

For Mi TVs, the process is more complicated: it requires firmware through a modified USB Burning Tool. On models from 2023 to 2026 (e.g. Mi TV Q2 75), this method can lead to locking the device due to anti-Rollback protection.

⚠️ On devices with Dynamic Partition (all Xiaomi smartphones after 2021), replacing bootlogo may disrupt the work AVB 2.0 (Android Verified Boot) This will result in constant warnings of system damage.

Method 3: Removal of the hare through Custom Recovery (TWRP)

If you have custom TWRP recovery installed on your device, the bootlogo replacement process is simplified, a method that is suitable for Xiaomi smartphones with an unlocked bootloader and a supported TWRP model.

What you need:

• 📱 Device with unlocked loader and TWRP.
• 💾 File. logo.bin or logo.img (you can make it out of black PNG-Images from Logo Maker).
• 🖥️ PC ADB and Fastboot.

Instructions:

1. Download the logo file and rename it to logo.img.
2. Reboot the device in TWRP (clip Volume Up + Power).
3. In TWRP, select Advanced → File Manager.
4. Go to /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/logo and replace the file.
5. Reset the device.

For Mi TV TWRP, you can use the USB Burning Tool method from the previous section.

5. Method 4: Reverse the firmware to the old version (for Mi TVs)

On Mi TVs, the hare logo appeared with MIUI TV 3.0 (2020) and if your model supports a rollback to an older version, you can return the old logo (or its absence).

How to check the possibility of a recoil:

• 📺 Go to Settings. → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🔍 Look at the current firmware version. MIUI TV 2.5, rollback possible.
• ⚠️ Make sure your model is not listed with an Anti-Rollback (e.g. Mi). TV Q1E, Mi TV P1E).

Instructions for rollback:

1. Download the archive with the right firmware from the site miui.tv or 4PDA.
2. Unpack the archive and place the file update.zip on USB-storage device (formatted in FAT32).
3. Connect the flash drive to the TV and go to Settings → Update → Local Update.
4. Select the update.zip file and confirm the installation.

After rollback, the hare logo will disappear, but you will lose access to new features. MIUI TV. There may also be problems with some apps (such as Netflix or Disney).+ owing to the outmoded DRM-key).

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Before rolling back the firmware on Mi TV, turn off automatic updates in the settings. Otherwise, the TV may be updated to the version with a hare again.

6. Method 5: Masking a hare through MIUI themes (for smartphones)

If you are annoyed by a hare on the lock screen or in the app menu, but not during download, you can mask it with MIUI themes.This method does not remove the logo completely, but makes it less noticeable.

How it works:

• 🎨 Set a dark theme with a black background – the hare will become almost invisible.
• 🖼️ Use high contrast wallpaper to make the logo “dissolve” in the background.
• 🔧 Turn off animations in the developer settings (reduce the time of displaying the hare).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Themes app on your smartphone.
2. Find a theme with a black or dark gray background (such as Dark Mode Pro or AMOLED Black).
3. Apply the theme and restart the device.
4. For wallpaper, use images with a blurred or abstract pattern.

This is root-free and safe to guarantee, but it only works for the logo in the interface, so the boot animations will remain unchanged.

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Masking themes is the only method that does not affect the warranty and does not require technical skills.

7. Risks and Consequences of Removing the Xiaomi Logo

Before you remove the hare from the screen Xiaomi, assess the possible consequences:

What could go wrong:

• 🚨 Brick Devices: Improper bootlogo firmware on Mi TVs TV Anti-Rollback will result in a full lockdown.
• 🔒 Loss of warranty: Any manipulation of the bootloader will void the warranty Xiaomi.
• ⚠️ Problems with OTA: After replacing bootlogo, the device may stop receiving updates over the air.
• 🛠️ Additional bugs: On some models (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi K40) custom logo can cause screen flickering.

If you are not prepared for the risks, consider alternatives:

• 🖥️ Use a cover or sticker on the TV that covers the logo.
• 📵 Turn off download animation in the developer settings.
• 🔄 Wait for the official update – sometimes Xiaomi adds the option of hiding the logo (as in the case of the new version). MIUI 14 for some regions).

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing a hare on Xiaomi