How to remove the plane in the phone Xiaomi: all ways to disable the flight mode

You suddenly find that Xiaomi has lost its mobile Internet and an airplane icon in its status bar? That means your smartphone has gone into flight mode, a feature that turns off all wireless modules to comply with air travel rules. 90% of the time, users turn it on accidentally, hitting a button in the notification curtain or through a keyboard combination. But sometimes the problem lies deeper: from MIUI crashes to hardware malfunctions.

In this article, we will look at all the possible causes of the aircraft on the Redmi, POCO or Mi screen, and provide unique solutions for cases where the standard shutdown through the Quick Settings Panel does not work. We will focus on the hidden MIUI settings, which the manufacturer does not advertise, but can save the situation. If after reading you have any questions, check the FAQ section at the end of the material.

Why does Xiaomi have a flight mode on its own?

Before we get to the shutdown, it’s important to understand why the phone goes into flight mode without you, and here are the most common reasons, based on analysis of the 4PDA and Mi Community forums:

• 📱 Random tap: The flight mode button in the notification curtain is located next to the commonly used switches (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), and one awkward touch is enough to activate it.
• 🔄 Firmware failure: after update MIUI (Especially in beta versions, there are some glitchy, spontaneous modes, most often involving Redmi Note models. 10/11 and POCO X3/X4.
• 🔋 Battery problems: At critically low charge (below 5%), the system can force the power-intensive modules, including the grid, to be turned off.
• 📡 Conflict SIM-If you have two-sim Xiaomi, one of the cards may block the network due to operator error or incorrect settings APN.
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunctions: damage to the antenna module or power controller (for example, after falling or getting moisture) can simulate activation of the flight mode.

According to service centers, 60 percent of the time, the problem is solved software-free, without going to the workshop. The other 40 percent is due to hardware defects that require diagnosis. If your Xiaomi recently fell or got wet, chances are that's why.

Method 1: Standard shutdown through the notification curtain

So let's start with the most obvious method, which works 80 percent of the time.

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification curtain.
2. Find the icon of the plane (usually illuminated in orange or blue).
3. Slap it once, the flight mode should turn off.

If the icon is gray and does not respond to pressing, try holding it for 2-3 seconds – this will cause a menu with additional options. Some MIUI firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for Redmi Note 12) may require a left/right swipe to open all the switches.

⚠️ Note: If after turning off the flight mode through the curtain, the mobile network has not recovered, check the settings SIM-Maps and mobile networks in the menu → SIM-Maps and mobile networks. APN.

Method 2: Disconnection through system settings

If the Quick Settings Panel doesn't respond, try deactivating the flight mode through the settings menu, which works even on locked screens (if the Locked Screen Settings feature is enabled):

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Connections and Sharing section (on the MIUI 13/14 It may be called the Internet and the Internet).
3. Select the flight mode.
4. Move the slider to the "off" position.

In some models (POCO F3, Xiaomi 11T) The path may be different: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Flight mode. If there is no section, search the settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner) and enter the "flight mode" request".

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If after disabling the flight mode mobile Internet did not appear, try to manually select the operator in the settings. SIM-map → Choice of network → Network search. Sometimes the network hangs on a non-existent tower.

Method 3: Reboot the phone (including forced)

If standard methods don't work, restart the device, which helps in cases where the flight mode is turned on due to a temporary system failure.

• 🔄 Regular Reboot: Hold the Power button 2-3 seconds, then select Reboot.
• 🛑 Forced reboot (if the phone freezes): Hold the power button 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and the logo appears MI.
• 🔋 Reboot with retrieval SIM-Cards: Turn off the phone, take out the tray from the SIM, Wait 30 seconds, put it back in and turn it on.

On non-removable battery models (Xiaomi 11 Lite, POCO F4), a forced reboot may require a combination of buttons: Power + Volume up (hold 10 seconds). After rebooting, check if the icon of the aircraft has disappeared.

⚠️ Note: If after the reset, the flight mode is switched on again through 1-2 This may indicate damage to the communication module or conflict with the installed software (for example, a custom recavery or magnet.

Method 4: Reset network settings (without data loss)

If the problem is connected to a failure in the connection settings, resetting the network settings will help, this procedure removes stored Wi-Fi networks, passwords and mobile Internet settings, but does not affect personal data (photos, contacts, messages).

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5-7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode (if it is not already enabled).
3. Return to the main settings menu and select Settings → Additional → Resetting.
4. Click Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth settings.
5. Confirm the action by entering the unlock password (if required).

After resetting, the phone will automatically reboot. IP-Wi-Fi addresses or manual settings APN, They're going to have to be reconfigured. SIM-Card reset may be required for each card separately.

Method 5: Checking for hardware faults

If none of the above methods worked, the problem may be in the hardware, and here are the signs that indicate this:

• 📶 The flight mode is activated immediately after the charger is removed.
• 🔌 The phone doesn't detect. SIM-map or shows "No network" even after flight mode is turned off.
• 💧 Before the problem appeared, the phone fell, got wet or overheated.
• 🔧 Settings menu → The phone. → Status. SIM-map displaying error IMEI: unknown.

For diagnosis:

1. Check the tray. SIM-cards for damage or oxidation of contacts.
2. Make sure the phone’s IMEI is not reset (type *#06# – the 15-digit code should be displayed).
3. If the IMEI is missing, it may mean damage to the NVRAM module (reflashing through the SP Flash Tool is required).

On Xiaomi models with an infrared port (for example, the Redmi Note 8 Pro), sometimes flashing the communication module through the engineering menu helps.

Dial ##4636## → Select Phone Information → Scroll down to Turn off the radio → Reboot the device.

⚠️ Note: If, after the inspection, it is found that IMEI missing or damaged antenna module, do not try to repair the phone yourself. contact the service center - incorrect soldering or firmware can completely disable the device.

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If the flight mode is only activated when charging is connected, the problem may be the power controller, a typical malfunction for the Redmi 9 and POCO M3 after a year of operation.

Additional advice and prevention

To avoid re-introduced flight mode, follow these recommendations:

• 🔒 Block the notification curtain in your pocket: in the lock screen settings → Block the curtain activate the option to Block when holding the power button.
• 📲 Update your firmware: check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Update the system. MIUI 14 bugs with spontaneous inclusion of flight mode on Snapdragon chips are fixed.
• 🛡️ Use magnetless cases: Strong magnetic fields can affect the Hall sensor, which in some Xiaomi models is responsible for activating flight mode.
• 🔋 Watch the battery: if the phone is turned off 20-30% charge, this is a sign of battery wear, which can cause failures in the operation of the communication module.

For POCO and Redmi users with custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience): Check the kernel settings in the Kernel Adiutor app. Sometimes incorrect CPU governor or scheduler settings lead to flight mode glitches.

FAQ: Frequent questions about flight mode on Xiaomi