How to remove the roaming icon on Xiaomi: all the ways from simple to hidden

Roaming badge "R" or «ROAM» Xiaomi is suddenly on the screen and often causes panic among users. Many people mistakenly think that the phone has started using expensive international roaming, when in fact the reason is usually due to network failures, incorrect settings. SIM-maps or firmware features MIUI. In this article, we will analyze all possible causes of the icon and give step-by-step instructions for its removal - from basic methods to hidden engineering settings.

It is important to understand that roaming icons do not always mean connecting to a foreign network, sometimes it is just an operator glitch or a home network identification error, especially if you have recently changed your network. SIM-We've tested all the ways on Redmi Note 12 Pro models, or updated the firmware or traveled.+, POCO X5 Pro and Xiaomi 13T — Most of the solutions are universal for all devices on MIUI 14 and newer.

Why does the roaming icon appear on Xiaomi?

Before you remove the icon, you need to understand the reason for it. Here are the main scenarios in which Xiaomi displays the "R" in the status bar:

• 📡 Real roaming: the phone is connected to a foreign network (for example, when traveling abroad), in which case the name of the operator of another country is usually displayed next to the icon.
• 🔄 Home network glitch: operator misidentified as “alien” even though you are in your own country, often after a firmware update or change SIM.
• 📱 Mistake. MIUI: The firmware mistakenly recognizes the network as roaming because of a bug in the communication module. MIUI 13-14 on some models.
• 🪪 Problems with SIM-Card: Damaged or incorrectly activated SIM It can cause false roaming triggers.
• ⚙️ Manual network settings: If you manually selected the operator’s network and specified incorrect settings, the phone can get stuck in roaming mode.

The most dangerous situation is when the icon appears for no reason on the home network, which can lead to unexpected charges if the operator really believes that your connection is roaming, so it is important not only to remove the icon, but also to make sure that the phone correctly identifies the network.

Method 1: Reboot the phone and check SIM-map

Start with the simplest thing, reboot the device, and in 30 percent of cases, the roaming icon disappears after a normal reboot, because the temporary errors of the communication module are reset.

1. Press the power button for 2-3 seconds.
2. Select Reboot (not “Switch off!”).
3. Wait for a full reboot (about 1-2 minutes).

If the reboot didn't help, check your physical condition. SIM-map:

• ✅ Extract. SIM-map and inspect it for damage (scratches, chips, contamination).
• ✅ Wipe the card contacts with a soft cloth (do not use alcohol!).
• ✅ Replace it. SIM In another slot (if the phone has a Dual) SIM).
• ✅ Try inserting. SIM to another phone – if the roaming icon appears there, the problem is in the card or operator.

⚠️ Attention: If SIM-The card is damaged, don't try to fix it with scotch or sandpaper! This can damage the phone slot.

Method 2: Manual selection of operator network

If the phone misidentifies the network as roaming, you can force the home network manually, which works 60 percent of the time and doesn't require root rights.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Tap on the Access Point Name (APN) → Additional (or Advanced Settings).
4. Choose Network Choice (or Network Operators).
5. Turn off the automatic selection option.
6. Wait for the phone to find the available networks (it can take up to 30 seconds).
7. Manually select your operator’s network (e.g. MTS RU, Beeline, etc.).

After selecting the network, the roaming icon should disappear within 1-2 minutes. If not, try turning on and off the automatic network selection again.

⚠️ Note: If your network is not listed, but there are networks of other operators, this is a sign of a serious problem with your network. SIM-- a card or a phone communication module!

Method 3: Resetting mobile network settings

If manual network selection didn't work, the next step is to reset all mobile settings, which will bring back APN, roaming, and factory connectivity settings, which often solves the problem.

How to reset your settings:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map.
3. Slip on Reset mobile network settings (or Reset to factory).
4. Confirm the action.

Once reset, the phone automatically restarts. Wait for it to turn on and check if the roaming icon has disappeared. If not, move on to the next method.

Important: Reset won't delete your contacts or files, but saved Wi-Fi passwords and APN settings will be erased. Write them down in advance if critical.

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If the network is not restored after reset, manually add your operator's APN. You can find the settings on the official website (for example, instructions for MTS).

Method 4: Engineering menu (for advanced users)

If standard methods do not work, you can use the hidden MIUI engineering menu, where you can force the display of the roaming icon or reset the parameters of the communication module.

Attention! Incorrect actions on the engineering menu can disrupt the network. Follow the instructions accurately.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636###.
3. Select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
4. Scroll down to the Set preferred network type block.
5. Select LTE/3G/2G (auto) (or similar 4G-enabled variant).
6. Go back and update (or refresh) the device.
7. Reboot the phone.

If the roaming icon is still visible, try turning off roaming manually:

1. In the engineering menu, go to Network Settings (or Network Settings).
2. Find the Roaming option and turn it off.
3. Save the settings and restart the device.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI The engineering menu may be missing or blocked, and if nothing happens after you enter the code, your phone doesn't support this method.

Method 5: Update firmware or reset to factory settings

If the problem occurred after the MIUI update or has been around for a long time, it may be the firmware bug that helps:

• 🔄 Update to the latest version MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Update system. Click Check for updates. If a new version is available, install it.

Reset to factory settings:

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1. Open Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset.
2. Select Settings Reset.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the completion (it will take 5-10 minutes).

Once reset, the phone will turn on as new. Don't restore the settings from the backup right away! First, check if the roaming icon has disappeared. If so, the software was the problem, and you can gradually return the data.

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Updating the firmware is the most reliable way to fix MIUI bugs associated with roaming display. If the problem persists after the update, it may be a hardware malfunction of the communication module.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you've tried all of these, but the roaming icon is still burning, the problem could be hardware or operator-related.

• 📞 Contact the operator: call in support (numbers: 0890 for MTS, 0611 for Beeline, 0500 for MegaFon) and check whether your SIM-card or whether roaming is accidentally activated.
• 🔧 Check the communication module: if the phone does not see the network at all or constantly loses communication, the module may be damaged NFC/It needs repairs at the service center.
• 📱 Test the other one. SIM-map: insert the work card SIM If the roaming icon doesn't show up, the problem is your main carrier. SIM.
• 🛠️ Contact Xiaomi: if the warranty is still valid, do not try to repair the phone yourself. Official service centers Xiaomi can diagnose a hardware malfunction for free.

If the problem persists, go back to stock MIUI.