How to remove the VoLTE icon on Xiaomi Redmi 9: a complete guide with hidden settings

Xiaomi Redmi 9 remains one of the most popular budget smartphones, but many users are faced with an annoying icon VoLTE in the status bar. This indicator not only takes up space on the screen, but can interfere with watching videos or games. Unlike flagship models, where the VoLTE shutdown is often hidden in deep settings, Redmi 9 process has its own nuances.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to remove the VoLTE icon, from standard settings to hidden commands of the engineering menu. It is important to understand that turning off the indicator does not always mean deactivating the technology itself: in some cases, VoLTE will continue to work, just without visual display, and we will also analyze how this affects communication quality and battery consumption.

If you have already tried to disable VoLTE through the menu SIM-And it didn't work -- don't rush to reset the settings. There are unique methods in this article. MIUI 12-14, which are not described in the official documentation of Xiaomi!

Why does the VoLTE icon appear and can it be completely removed?

VoLTE Technology (Voice over) LTE) It allows you to send voice calls through 4G-network 2G/3G. At Xiaomi Redmi. 9 This sign appears automatically if:

• 📶 Your operator supports VoLTE (Beeline, MegaFon, MTS, Tele2)
• 📱 The smartphone is installed SIM-technology-enabled map
• 🔧 In the network settings activated the corresponding parameter
• 📡 The device is in the coverage area LTE

Important: VoLTE icon does not affect the functionality of the phone, but can irritate users, completely remove it only by a combination of methods – through SIM settings, engineering menus or even editing system files (the latter requires root rights).

On the Redmi 9 with MIUI 12-14 firmware, the VoLTE icon can be displayed even when the function in the settings is disabled, due to the features of the Qualcomm Snapdragon modems used in this model, in which case additional manipulation will be required.

Method 1: Disable VoLTE through standard settings SIM-map

The simplest method that works on most Xiaomi devices is suitable for users who have an icon after a firmware update or change. SIM-map.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks
2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several)
3. Go to Network Type or Network Settings
4. Find the VoLTE option (could be called "Voice calls over LTE")
5. Move the slider to the off position.
6. Reboot the phone.

If VoLTE is not on the menu, your carrier has forced the network-level technology to be activated, and that can only be done by appealing for support or using alternative methods in this article.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 13+ VoLTE can be automatically activated after the system update. If the icon is back, check the settings again.

Method 2: Use of the Engineering Menu (code ##)

If the standard method doesn’t work, you can try disabling VoLTE through a hidden engineering menu, which requires caution, as incorrect changes can affect the stability of communication.

Steps for Xiaomi Redmi 9:

1. Open the phone application
2. Enter the combination: ##4636##
3. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information
4. Scroll down to the Set Preferred Network Type section
5. Choose LTE/WCDMA/GSM auto (PRL) or GSM only (if internet speed is not important)
6. Go back and select Turn off VoLTE provisioning (if any).
7. Reset the device

Some versions of MIUI may have different engineering menus, so if you don't find the right items, try the alternative code: ##86583## (VolTE test menu).

⚠️ Warning: Changes to the engineering menu may cause network loss. If the signal is lost after manipulation, reset the network settings to Settings → SIM-map → Resetting mobile network settings.

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If the engineering menu does not open, try entering the code through the Calculator app (enter numbers as a mathematical expression, for example 4*6*3*6#).

Method 3: Disconnect through the developer settings

Redmi 9 with MIUI 12+ has a hidden option to disable VoLTE via the developer menu, a method that is more secure than the engineering menu, but requires pre-activation of the developer mode.

How to turn on the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times on the MIUI version before notification appears
3. Return to the main settings menu – a new item for developers will appear

Now we turn off VoLTE:

1. Go to Settings. → For developers
2. Find the Network section (may be called the Mobile Network)
3. Disable options: VoLTE (if available) Enhanced 4G LTE Mode IMS Service (if available)

Reboot the phone.

Some firmware may not have these options, so try the combination: turn off Autoconnection from the developer menu, then turn it back on — sometimes it resets VoLTE settings.

Method 4: Reset network settings (radical method)

If previous methods didn’t work, you can do a complete network reset, which will remove all stored Wi-Fi networks, passwords and mobile settings, but often solves the problem with the annoying VoLTE icon.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks
2. Select Mobile Network Settings Reset (or Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, and Bluetooth Reset)
3. Confirm the action.
4. After restarting, reconnect to the network

Important: After reset, you may need to re-activate the mobile Internet via the Internet SMS If the Internet is not working, check it. APN-manually.

⚠️ Warning: Network reset removes all stored Wi-Fi hotspots, including hidden networks. save passwords or take screenshots in advance QR-codes.

Method 5: Editing System Files (for Advanced)

If all the previous methods failed, the most radical way is to edit system files, which requires root rights and is only suitable for advanced users, and if you do the wrong thing, you can make your phone inoperable!

Instructions (only for MIUI 12-14):

1. Get root access (for example, through Magisk)
2. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer)
3. Go to /system/etc/spn-conf.xml
4. Find the line with the parameter show_volte_icon
5. Change the value from true to false
6. Save the file and restart the device

If after the VoLTE shutdown, the quality of communication deteriorated (breakdowns, tube noise) – probably in your region, weak coverage of 2G/3G. In this case, it is better to return VoLTE, but hide only the icon through system files (method 5).

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