How to Remove VoLTE from Xiaomi Display: The Complete 2026 Guide

VoLTE icon on your Xiaomi, Redmi or screen POCO It can be annoying, especially if it's constantly blinking in the status bar, taking up space, or just spoiling the aesthetics of the interface. SIM-maps, but it's actually a standard indicator of voice technology through 4G. Fortunately, it can be removed in a number of ways, from simple tweaks to profound changes in system settings.

In this article, we will discuss all the working methods for removing VoLTE from the screen, including official settings, engineering menus, and even editing configuration files. It is important to understand that turning off the indicator does not affect the very operation of the technology - calls will still pass through 4G, just without a visual reminder. If you need to completely deactivate VoLTE (for example, due to communication problems), we will also tell you how to do this.

Before you start, make sure your smartphone supports the technology – usually it is a model based on Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek Helio with support for 4G. If after manipulation, the icon disappeared, but the quality of communication has deteriorated, return the settings back.

1. disable VoLTE through standard settings

The easiest and safest way to do this is to use the built-in MIUI options.It is suitable for most modern Xiaomi devices (starting with MIUI 12 and later) and does not require superuser rights.

Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks. Choose yours here SIM-map (if there are several) and find the VoLTE or Voice calls via 4G. Switch the slider to off.. on some firmware, this item may be called Improved Calls or HD-voice.

If there is no option, it means:

• 📱 Your operator does not support VoLTE (check with the provider).
• 🔄 You need to update the firmware to the latest version MIUI.
• 🔧 The item is hidden in the engineering menu (more on this below).

Reboot your phone after shutdown: 80% of the time, the icon disappears immediately, but sometimes it takes up to 24 hours to apply the changes (depends on the operator).

💡

If after the VoLTE shutdown mobile data is lost, check APN-settings at your operator. Sometimes reset to factory network settings (Settings) → Mobile network → Resetting settings) solves the problem.

2.Use of the engineering menu (code ##4636##)

If standard settings don’t work, try turning off the indicator through the hidden engineering menu, which works on most Xiaomi devices, but you need to be careful – don’t change other settings unless you’re sure they’re there!

Open the phone application and enter the combination:

##4636##

From the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information). Scroll down to the Set preferred network type and select LTE only or 3G (if you want to turn off 4G completely), however, this can worsen Internet speed.

To pinpoint the indicator only (without losing VoLTE), find the VoLTE provisioned option and change the value to Disabled. If there is no such item, then your firmware does not support this option.

3. Editing system files (for advanced)

If previous methods failed, you can delete the icon by editing system files, which requires root or unlocked bootloader rights, and backup data — if you make a mistake, the phone may stop booting!

Download any root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer) and follow the path:

/system/csc/others.xml

Find a string with the VoLTE parameter or IMS (It might look like <CscFeature_VoLTE_IconDisplay>true</CscFeature_VoLTE_IconDisplay>) And replace true with false. Save the file, set the rights. 644 (rw-r--r--) and reboot the device.

On some firmware, the file may be in:

/system/csc/feature.xml

or

/system/vendor/overlay/

Keep in mind that after the MIUI update, the changes may reset and the procedure will have to be repeated.

Backup all the data.|Getting root rights (Magisk)|Install a file manager with root access|Download the original firmware in case of recovery|Checking the battery charge (minimum 50%)-->

4. Disconnection via ADB (no root)

If you don’t have root rights but you have a computer, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to turn off the indicator, which works on most Xiaomi devices with the bootloader unlocked.

First, enable USB Debugging in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then return to Additional → For Developers). Connect the phone to your PC, open the command prompt and type in:

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

After execution, restart the device.

To return the icon back, use:

adb shell settings put global volte_icon_show 1

💡

ADB-- Temporary commands! - After resetting or updating MIUI The VoLTE icon can appear again. Permanent removal requires root or modified firmware.

5. Installation of custom firmware (extreme case)

If none of these methods worked, the radical solution is to install custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS, Pixel Experience, or modified MIUI without VoLTE), which is only suitable for advanced users, as it requires unlocking the bootloader, firmware through Fastboot, and the risk of “bricking” the device.

Before the firmware:

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (can take up to 72 hours).
• 📥 Download the firmware from the forum XDA Developers or 4PDA, Make sure it is compatible with your model.
• 🔄 Make a full backup through TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

In custom firmware, the VoLTE indicator is often disabled by default or can be removed through interface settings. For example, in LineageOS, this is done in the Settings → Network and Internet → Mobile Network → Additional.

💡

Before you run your firmware, check the reviews of your custom firmware on the forums. Some builds may have bugs with a mobile or camera connection.

6. Problems after VoLTE shutdown

In rare cases, after manipulation of the icon, side effects may occur, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

If the quality of communication (breakdowns, tube noise) deteriorates after the VoLTE shutdown, your operator probably does not support alternative standards (3G/2G) well, in which case it is better to return the settings back.

7. Alternative ways to hide the icon

If you can not remove the indicator programmatically, you can go for a trick and just hide it visually:

• 📱 Use the themes of the design from MIUI Themes with modified status bar (some themes hide unnecessary icons).
• 🖼️ Install the Nacho Notch or Energy Bar app – these let you customize the notification panel.
• 🔄 Turn on Developer Mode and turn off Show Network Indicators (Settings) → For developers → Debugging → Network indicators).

Another non-obvious way to do this is to turn off mobile network notifications, go to Settings → Notifications → System Notifications and deactivate the Mobile Network option, the disadvantage is that all communication indicators (including signal level) will disappear.

FAQ: Frequent questions about VoLTE on Xiaomi

💡

Before any manipulation with VoLTE, check whether your operator supports this technology. In Russia, VoLTE is actively working at MTS, Beeline and Tele2, and at MegaFon - only in certain regions (for 2026).