How to completely disable communication on Xiaomi phone: mobile network, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Disconnection on Xiaomi smartphones can be needed in a variety of situations, from saving battery power to ensuring privacy at important meetings. However, many users are faced with the fact that standard methods do not always work as expected — especially on devices with MIUI, where the interface often changes depending on the version of the firmware. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to turn off mobile network, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi phones, including hidden settings and workarounds for older models.

It is important to understand that a complete disconnection of communication implies not only the transfer of the phone to the “In the plane” mode, but also the blocking of background processes that can unnoticedly connect to the network. For example, even in Airplane mode, some apps (like Google Play Services) can temporarily activate communication modules for synchronization, we’ll show you how to avoid this, and we’ll also talk about the nuances for devices with two. SIM-maps and eSIMs.

1. Standard disconnection of communication through the notification panel

The fastest way to turn off a mobile network, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is to use the Quick Settings Panel, which works on all versions of MIUI (12 to 15) and is suitable for most models, including the Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13 and POCO F5/X5.

To open the panel, swipe down from top to bottom across the screen (some models will require swiping twice to fully open).

• 📶 Mobile Network: Click on the antenna icon (or "Data"). To completely disable the icon, hold the icon. 1-2 Then select “Disable Mobile Data».
• 📶📶 Two. SIM-maps: if you have a dual-sim phone, click on the arrow next to the antenna icon to turn off each SIM separately.
• 📶 Wi-Fi: tap the Wi-Fi icon. Holding will open a menu with a choice of network.
• 🔵 Bluetooth: similarly – short press turns off/on, hold opens settings.

Please note: on some firmware (for example, MIUI Global) after disabling mobile data in the panel can remain active icon 4G/5G. This doesn't mean that the connection works -- it's just that the interface doesn't always update instantly. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.

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If the Quick Settings panel doesn’t open the first time, try swiping from the top right corner of the screen – on some Xiaomi models, this works more reliably.

In-plane mode: complete shutdown of all communication modules

Airplane Mode blocks all wireless modules on your phone: mobile, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC. This is the most reliable way to guarantee disconnection, but it has its own nuances on Xiaomi:

• ✈️ Quick turn on: snoop down the notification panel and click on the icon of the aircraft, POCO X3) The icon can be hidden – to display it, click “Edit” (pencil) in the panel.
• ⚙️ Through Settings: Go to Settings → Connections and sharing → On the plane mode».
• 🔄 Exceptions: c MIUI 14/15 You can leave Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on even in "In the plane" mode. To do this, after activating the mode, turn on the desired module again in the notification bar.

Important: on some Xiaomi devices (especially custom firmware), the In-Air mode may not block background application activity. For example, Mi Fit or Google Play Services sometimes ignore this mode to synchronize data. To check if communication is indeed disabled, try calling from another device - a "Subscriber is not available" signal should be heard.

3. disconnect communication for individual SIM-cards (for dual-symbol telephones)

If your Xiaomi supports two physical SIM-If you want to keep only one card active (for example, to save traffic or balance).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose. SIM-The card you want to disable (for example, «SIM 1" or «SIM 2»).
3. Translate the “Mobile Data” slider to the “Off” position.
4. to completely disconnect (including calls and SMS) press "Deactivate" SIM-map (in some models, this item may be called "Deactivate»).

On eSIM phones (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5 Pro), the process is similar, but there will be a separate section for virtual SIM on the menu.

4. Disabling background data transmission (for a complete communication break)

Even if you have disabled your mobile network and Wi-Fi, some Xiaomi system applications and services can continue to transmit data in the background.

• 📊 Statistics MIUI (sends data about phone use).
• 🔄 System updates (checks new firmware versions).
• 📍 Geolocation services (even without the Internet can use the module) GPS).

To completely block background activity:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select “Show System Processes”.
3. Find apps like com.miui.analytics, com.xiaomi.midrop, or com.google.android.gms.
4. For each of them, turn off “Background data transfer” and “Autostart”.

On MIUI 15 (2026), the path may differ: Settings → Memory → Special permissions → Data transfer in the background. Be careful: disabling system services can lead to unstable phone operation.

5. Hidden methods: disabling communication through the engineering menu

For power users who want to have full control of communication modules, there is an engineering menu (#4636###) that allows you to manually deactivate radio modules, but caution is needed - incorrect settings can lead to network loss.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code ##4636##.
2. Select “Phone Information” (or “Phone Information”).
3. Scroll down to the "Set preferred network type" section.
4. Press Disable Radio, which will shut down the mobile communication completely before you restart.

Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi 10 or POCO M4) may have the engineering menu blocked, so try the alternative code ##36446337## (to check the firmware version of the radio module).

Another way to do this is to use ADB-commands (requires included debugging by USB):

adb shell settings put global airplane_mode_on 1


adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.AIRPLANE_MODE --ez state true

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Engineering menu and ADB-commands are designed for power users. Misuse can lead to loss IMEI or a breakdown of the communication module.

6. Disable communication on older Xiaomi models (MIUI 11 and below)

If you have a phone released before 2020 (e.g., Redmi Note 8, Mi 9 or POCO F1), the settings interface may be significantly different.

• 📱 MIUI 11 and below: In the plane mode may not block Bluetooth completely – it will have to be disabled separately.
• 🔧 No section «SIM-maps: management SIM moved to Settings → Additionally. → Mobile network.
• 🔄 No option to "Disable" SIM»: Instead, it can be temporarily removed. SIM-card from the slot or use the Dual Apps app to block calls.

Older models also have a problem with automatically turning on mobile data after a reboot, to avoid this:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Application Power Management.
2. Find the app «SIM-Maps (or Mobile Network) and disable auto-start for it.

On the Xiaomi Mi A1/A2 (with pure Android One), the disconnection process is identical to Android’s stock: use the standard Network & Internet menu without additional MIUI settings.

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On older Xiaomi models, access to Google Play may be lost after disconnecting the connection. To avoid this, manually sync your account to Settings → Google Accounts before disconnecting the network.

7. Problems and errors when disconnecting communication on Xiaomi

Sometimes even after all the modules are turned off, the phone continues to catch the network or quickly discharges.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔄 System updates: by MIUI 12-14 There were communication management bugs that were fixed in patches.
• 🛠️ Custom firmware: informal builds (e.g. xiaomi.eu) may have their own communication settings.
• 📱 Hardware malfunctions: if the phone continues to “catch” the network even in “In the plane” mode, the communication module may be damaged (diagnosis is required).

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If the phone starts to run out quickly after the communication is turned off, check the activity of the applications in Settings → Battery → Battery Use.

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