How to disable the VoLTE icon on Xiaomi phones: all ways

The VoLTE icon in Xiaomi’s status bar can be annoying — especially if you’re not using 4G voice technology. Despite the feature’s usefulness, many users want to hide this icon to make room for other notifications or just for aesthetic reasons. In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to disable VoLTE display on Redmi, POCO and other models running MIUI 12-15.

It's important to understand that deleting the icon doesn't always mean turning off the technology itself. In some cases, VoLTE will continue to work in the background, but visually it will stop interfering, and if you need to completely deactivate the function, we'll also tell you how to do this without losing communication quality.

The instructions in the article are relevant for most modern Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi Note 11/12/13, POCO X5/F5, Xiaomi 13/14 and other models based on MIUI. However, the interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version.

What is VoLTE and why does its icon appear on Xiaomi?

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is a technology that allows voice calls to be transmitted over a 4G network instead of traditional 2G/3G. This improves communication quality, reduces connection time and allows you to talk and use the mobile Internet at the same time.

On Xiaomi smartphones, the VoLTE icon appears automatically in the status bar if:

• 📶 Your operator supports the technology (for example, MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2 in Russia).
• 📱 The device is compatible with VoLTE (most Xiaomi models after 2018).
• 🔧 Function activated in settings SIM-map.
• 🌐 Phone's connected to the network. 4G/LTE.

If you don't plan on using VoLTE, you can remove the icon, but note that on some firmwares, MIUI may reset after the update, and the icon will return, in which case you will have to repeat the procedure.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with two SIM-Disabling VoLTE for one of them can lead to automatic switching of voice calls to the cards. 2G. This will affect the speed of the Internet during a conversation.

Method 1: Disabling VoLTE through settings SIM-map

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate the function in the menu. SIM-Not only will it remove the icon, it will also turn off the technology itself if you don't need it.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to section. SIM-Maps and mobile networks (or mobile networks on some models).
3. Choose. SIM-The card you want to remove VoLTE for (if there are two of them).
4. Tap on the call item on VoLTE (or VoLTE call).
5. Move the slider to the off position.
6. Confirm the action if a request appears.

After that, the icon should disappear in 10 to 30 seconds, and if that doesn't happen, reboot the phone.

Method 2: Hiding the icon through the engineering menu (MTK/Qualcomm)

If the standard method didn't work, you can use the engineering menu, which is suitable for advanced users, because it requires caution. Wrong actions can disrupt the network.

For MediaTek (MTK) and Qualcomm processors, the instructions are different:

After entering the engineering menu:

1. Choose. SIM-card (if two of them).
2. Find the option of VoLTE Provisioned or Enable VoLTE.
3. Change the value to Disabled.
4. Save the settings and restart the phone.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI If the code doesn't work, don't try to enter random combinations, which can cause the network to reset.

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If previous methods have not helped, you can use ADB-This method requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic knowledge of working with Android Debug Bridge, which is suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader or root rights, but on some firmware. MIUI It works without them.

Instructions:

1. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put global volte_icon_show 0

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put global hide_volte_icon 1

Once you're done, reboot the device. The VoLTE icon should disappear, but the function itself will remain active. To return the icon, replace the 0 by 1 command (or 1 by 0 in the second option).

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If ADB does not recognize the device, install Xiaomi USB Drivers from the official website or through the Mi PC Suite, and check if File Transfer (MTP) mode is enabled when you connect.

Method 4: Disconnect through the developer settings

There are hidden options in the developer menu to manage the display of system icons, a method that doesn’t work on all MIUI firmware, but it’s worth trying if other methods haven’t worked.

How to turn on and use:

1. Activate the developer mode as described in the previous section (7 taps according to MIUI).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Find the item Display VoLTE in the status bar (or similar).
4. Turn it off.

If there is no such parameter, try to find:

• 🔍 Showing the network icons → turn off.
• 🔍 Systemic icons → Choose Hide VoLTE.
• 🔍 Interface settings → Status line.

On some Xiaomi devices (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), this option may be called Show Network Type, and disabling it will hide not only VoLTE, but other indicators (4G, 5G, H+).

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Disabling VoLTE through the developer settings does not affect the feature itself, only its display. It is a safe way to do so without requiring superuser rights.

Method 5: Remove the icon with third-party applications

If system methods don't work, you can use Google Play apps that hide system icons.

• 📱 Nacho Notch – hides cutouts and icons in the status bar.
• 🔧 SystemUI Tuner - Advanced interface settings (requires) ADB-permitting).
• 🛠️ Hide Status Bar Icons – a specialized application for hiding icons.

Examples of SystemUI Tuner:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

adb -d shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

1. Open SystemUI Tuner and find the Status Bar Icons section.
2. Select VoLTE and turn it off.

The downside to this method is that you need to reconfigure after you update your firmware, and some applications may conflict with MIUI, so back up before you use it.

What to do if the VoLTE icon is gone, but the function is not working

Sometimes, after the icon is turned off, users face problems: calls do not pass, the Internet disappears during a conversation, or the quality of communication deteriorates. This is due to the fact that the operator uses VoLTE by default for voice communication, and its deactivation can lead to disruptions.

Decisions:

• 🔄 Return the VoLTE settings to their original state and check if the connection has recovered.
• 📞 Call the operator and check if your tariff supports 3G-call-up (CSFB — Circuit Switched Fallback).
• 🔧 Reset network settings in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
• 📶 Manually select the type of network (for example, 3G instead 4G).

If the problem persists, check if the firewall is blocking or VPN mobile networking. Some firmware MIUI Re-installation also helps SIM-Cards (remove and insert them back).

⚠️ Note: On dual-SIM devices, VoLTE disables for the main SIM-The card may result in the second SIM stop-gather 4G. In this case, try to deactivate VoLTE only for the second. SIM.

FAQ: Frequent questions about VoLTE on Xiaomi