How to remove the icon VoLTE on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: a step-by-step guide

The VoLTE icon in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 status bar can be annoying - especially if you're not using 4G voice technology. Many users confuse it with an active call indicator or mistakenly believe it drains the battery. In fact, VoLTE (Voice over LTE) just shows that your phone is ready to transmit voice over a high-speed network, but its constant display is not always convenient.

In this article, we will discuss all working ways to hide the VoLTE icon on the Redmi Note 9 without losing functionality – from standard settings. MIUI You'll learn why the indicator appears even when VoLTE is disabled in the settings, how to distinguish it from the icon. HD-What to do after the update and what to do after the update MIUI It's back. Importantly, some methods require a superuser's rights, but we'll start with the simplest solutions.

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

The VoLTE indicator on the Redmi Note 9 is activated automatically if:

• 📶 Your operator supports the technology (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2 in most regions of Russia).
• 📱 The phone has enabled the option of VoLTE-calls in the settings SIM-map.
• 🔄 There's been an update. MIUI, resetting.
• 🔧 Menu activated or network settings changed via #4636##.

Technically, there are only two ways to remove the icon forever: by disabling VoLTE support at the firmware level (which will deprive you of the benefits of the technology), or by hiding it visually through system files. The first method is easier, but the second one gives more control. Note: on some versions of MIUI (for example, MIUI 12.5 and later), the icon can return after a reboot, which is a feature of the Xiaomi shell.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling VoLTE does not affect the quality of normal calls, but it does not allow you to call through the phone. 4G-In areas with poor coverage 2G/3G It can make the connection worse.

Before you start settings, check if VoLTE is really annoying, not:

• 📞 Badge HD (It appears during the call and means high quality sound).
• 🔄 Indicator 4G+ (It indicates carrier aggregation, not VoLTE).
• 📡 R (roaming, not associated with VoLTE).

Method 1: Disable VoLTE via standard MIUI settings

The safest method is to deactivate the technology in the phone's menu, which hides the icon and disables the feature, but does not require root or engineering access.

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (relevant to MIUI 11-14):

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to section. SIM-maps and mobile networks.
3. Choose yours. SIM-card (if two of them).
4. Slip on the VoLTE call item.
5. Move the slider to the off position.
6. Reboot your phone (required!).

If the VoLTE call is not on the menu, it means:

• 📱 Your version. MIUI hides this parameter (relevant for firmware from some operators, for example, MTS or Beeline).
• 🔄 You need to update the software to the latest version (check in Settings). → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🔧 You need to activate the engineering menu (see Method 3).

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI After disabling the VoLTE icon can remain in the status bar until the first reboot. If after the restart it does not disappear, move to the next method.

Method 2: Hiding the icon through the status bar settings

If you want VoLTE, but it's annoying, you can hide it visually. MIUI has a hidden setting for controlling indicators.

For this:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times in a row)
2. Return to the main Settings menu and open Additional Settings → Developer Settings.
3. Find Show the VoLTE indicator (or Status String → VoLTE indicator in newer versions).
4. Turn off the slider.
5. Reset the device.

If there is no item, try an alternative path:

• 🔧 Use Activity Launcher (available on Google Play) to open hidden settings MIUI: Activity Launcher → All Activities → Settings → StatusBarSettings
• 📱 In some firmware helps reset the status bar settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Reset the settings

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If after the shutdown of VoLTE lost mobile Internet, check APN-your operator settings. They're often reset when you change the network settings.

Method 3: Engineering menus and commands for power users

If standard methods don’t work, try disabling VoLTE through an engineering menu that’s suitable for advanced users and requires caution.

Steps:

1. Open the Phone app and type the combination: ##4636## (some firmware may require #86583##).
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Set preferred network type block.
4. Select the LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM/WCDMA or GSM/WCDMA/LTE (auto) option without mentioning VoLTE.
5. Press Turn off radio (turn off the network for 10 seconds) and wait for the reconnection.

If after these actions the icon remains:

• 🔄 Try a different network mode, for example, WCDMA only (but it will turn off) 4G!).
• 📱 Check if the VoLTE is activated at the level SIM-Cards (sometimes operators are forced to include a function).
• 🔧 Use the Network Signal Guru app (from Google Play) to fine-tune network settings in detail.

⚠️ Note: Incorrect settings in the engineering menu can lead to loss of network or communication. If the Internet is lost after the changes, return the Set preferred network type setting to the value LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect).

Method 4: Radical methods (root and edit system files)

If you're willing to go to extreme lengths, you can delete the VoLTE icon by editing system files.

• ✅ Root rights (e.g. via Magisk).
• ✅ Backup copy of firmware (in case of failure).
• ✅ Ability to work with ADB file manager with root access (e.g. Root Explorer).

Instructions:

1. Install ADB on your PC and connect your phone in debugging mode (Settings → Developers → USB debugging).
2. Run the command to mount the system in write mode: adb shell su mount -o rw, remount /system
3. Go to the status bar icon folder: cd /system/media/theme/default/notification
4. Find the files. stat_sys_volte_*.Png and rename them (e.g., in the stat_sys_volte_*.png.bak).
5. Reboot the phone.

Alternatively (for MIUI 12+):

• 📱 Open the file. /system/build.prop root-rights text editor.
• 🔧 Add a line: persist.radio.volte_rat_switch=0
• 🔄 Save the changes and reboot.

⚠️ Note: Editing system files can result in bootloop (locked boot) or loss of warranty.Before you start, create a full backup through TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

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If the phone stopped booting after editing system files, restore the original files through custom Recovery or reflash the device using the Mi Flash Tool.

What to do if the VoLTE icon returns after the MIUI update

MIUI updates often reset user settings, including VoLTE settings. If the icon reappears:

1. Repeat the steps in Method 1 or Method 2, which usually helps.
2. Check firmware version: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version On some builds (for example, MIUI 13.0.4 for Redmi Note 9), the VoLTE icon is tied to system applications and is not removed by standard methods.
3. Switch back to the previous version: Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Points → Select the Service Pack Download the old firmware from en.miui.com and install it manually.

If the problem is repeated after each update:

• 📵 Consider turning off automatic updates: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Settings → Auto-update (off.)
• 🔧 Use Magisk modules to block system application updates (e.g, MIUI System Ad Blocker).
• 📱 Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) where indicator management is more flexible.

Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If all methods are powerless, consider these options:

1.Use MIUI design themes

• 🎨 Set a theme that visually hides the icon (e.g., with a transparent status bar).
• 🔍 In Themes (Application from Xiaomi) find themes with minimalistic indicators.

2. Applications for concealment of indicators

• 📱 Nacho Notch (hiding cutouts and icons in the status bar).
• 🔧 Energy Bar (allows you to customize battery and network indicators).

3.Contact the operator

• 📞 Some operators (for example, MegaFon) allow you to disable VoLTE at the level SIM-map USSD-request: *105*004# (Not relevant to all regions).
• 💳 Replace. SIM-Older card (without VoLTE support).

4.Pending an official correction

Xiaomi periodically releases patches for MIUI, fixing bugs with display indicators. Stay tuned in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

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If you use two of them SIM-If you have a card, you can only have a VoLTE icon for one of them. SIM-maps and mobile networks → Name. SIM-map

FAQ: Frequent questions about VoLTE on Redmi Note 9