VoLTE on Xiaomi: How to disable icon and feature - the full guide 2026

You have noticed it on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO This is a mysterious VoLTE icon in the top notification bar and you don't know what to do with it? This sign appears when your phone uses voice technology through a voice communication system. 4G-Some people want to save battery life, some people have connection problems, and some people just have an extra icon on the screen.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to disable VoLTE on Xiaomi smartphones, from simply hiding the icon to fully deactivating the function through the engineering menu. You’ll learn which models support this technology (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 and others), what is fraught with turning off VoLTE, and how to return everything back if something goes wrong. And also a unique method for devices with MIUI 14 and later, where the standard settings are hidden especially deep.

What is VoLTE and why does it appear on Xiaomi?

Voice over LTE (VoLTE) technology allows voice calls to be transmitted over a 4G network instead of traditional 2G/3G.

• 📞 Clearer sound – wide bandwidth reduces noise and improves legibility.
• ⚡ Fast connection – the call is set for 1-2 seconds against 3-5 conventionally).
• 📶 Parallel operation of the Internet – you can simultaneously talk and use mobile traffic.

However, VoLTE has its downsides, which make Xiaomi users want to disable it:

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption - module 4G consumes more energy than 3G/2G.
• 📡 Coverage problems – in some regions, VoLTE is unstable or non-existent.
• 🚫 Conflicts with some SIM-cards – especially with virtual operators (Tinkoff Mobile, Yota, etc.).

On Xiaomi smartphones, the VoLTE icon appears in the status bar when:

1. Your operator supports the technology (MTS, Beeline, Tele2, MegaFon in most regions of Russia).
2. The phone’s settings include 4G Calls (VoLTE).
3. You are in 4G coverage and make/receive a call.

Method 1: Disable VoLTE via standard MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in system options. Instructions are relevant for MIUI 12/13/14 and most models (Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F3/F4/F5, Xiaomi 12/13/14, etc.).

Steps:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to section. SIM-maps and mobile networks.
3. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
4. Slip on the 4G Calls (VoLTE) item.
5. Move the slider to the off position.

After that, the VoLTE icon must disappear from the notification panel, and if the option is not in the menu, then:

• 📱 Your phone doesn’t support VoLTE (relevant to older models like Redmi). 4X or Mi A1).
• 🔄 You need to update the firmware to the latest version MIUI.
• 🔧 The operator has blocked the function at the level SIM-Cards (solved by a call in support).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially custom ones) may lose incoming calls after VoLTE is disabled. If this happens, return the settings back or use alternative methods from this article.

Method 2: Hide the VoLTE icon without disabling the function

If you're not bothered by the technology itself, but only by its status bar, you can simply hide the icon.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Select Status Line.
3. Slip on the Status Badges.
4. Find in the VoLTE list and turn off the slider next to you.

This method works on MIUI 13/14 and later, and on older versions, the path may differ:

• For MIUI 12: Settings → Display → Status String → Status signs.
• For MIUI 11 and below: you may not have the option to use the engineering menu.

🔹 Important: Hiding the icon doesn't disable the VoLTE feature itself. calls will still go through 4G, But without a visual indicator, if the goal is to save battery power, it's not going to work.

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If it keeps showing up after hiding the icon, restart the phone, and sometimes the changes only take effect after the reboot.

Method 3: Disable VoLTE via the Engineering Menu (for advanced)

If standard settings do not allow you to disable VoLTE, you can use the engineering menu, which works on most Xiaomi models, but requires caution - wrong actions can disrupt the network.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636###.
3. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
4. Scroll down to the Set preferred network type block.
5. Choose LTE/CDMA/UMTS auto (PRL) or 3G preferred (depending on the options available).
6. Click Turn off VoLTE provisioning (if any).
7. Go back and restart the phone.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14+) The engineering menu can be blocked, and in this case, try entering the combination through the Secret Codes app (available on the Play Market). If that doesn't work, then the only thing left is the method with the code. ADB.

After applying the settings, check:

• 📶 Connection to the network is maintained (sometimes reset) APN).
• 📞 Are outgoing/incoming calls working.
• 🔋 Does the battery consumption increase (if you choose) 3G-regime).

Method 4: Disable VoLTE via ADB (for power users)

If none of the previous methods worked, the most radical way to do this is to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and a little technical skill.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB phone-on.
• 🛠 Utility. ADB (You can download from the official Android website).

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode on Xiaomi: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers. Turn on USB Debugging.

Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.

Open the command line (or Terminal) in the ADB folder.

adb shell


settings put global volte_vt_enabled 0




settings put global enhanced_4g_lte 0

Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If you're not sure what you're doing, you should go to another method or service center, and after you use the commands, VoLTE will be disabled at the system level, and the icon will disappear.

To get it back, use the same commands, replacing 0 with 1.

Xiaomi models that have VoLTE shut down in different ways

Not all Xiaomi smartphones handle VoLTE settings the same way, and the table below shows features for popular models:

If your model is not in the table, try universal methods (method 1 or 3). For older devices (Redmi 5/6, Mi A2) VoLTE may be missing altogether - in this case, the icon appears due to a firmware failure, and only firmware will help.

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On flagship models (Xiaomi 13/14, POCO F5), VoLTE is often forced on by the operator, in which case only disconnection through ADB or engineering menus will help.

What to do if the VoLTE is not shut down

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be one of the following:

1.The operator has forced VoLTE activation

Some mobile operators (such as MTS or Beeline) automatically connect VoLTE for compatible devices.

• 📞 Call the operator and ask to disable the service.
• 🔄 Try to re-release. SIM-The map (sometimes it helps to change to a new one) USIM).

2. Custom firmware or root rights

If you have an informal firmware on your phone (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), VoLTE settings may work differently.

• 🔧 Find the Modem Settings section in the firmware settings.
• 📥 Install the VoLTE Disabler module via Magisk (root rights required).

3. Hardware failure

In rare cases, the VoLTE icon gets stuck due to a communication module error.

• 🔄 The badge appears even without it. SIM-map.
• 📵 The phone does not catch the network or often restarts.

The solution is to reset to factory settings or contact a service center.

⚠️ Note: If incoming calls are missing after VoLTE is disabled, check the redirect settings (Settings) → SIM-map → Sometimes operators automatically activate the forwarding when VoLTE is turned on, and after it is turned off, the calls go to voice mail.

FAQ: Frequent questions about VoLTE on Xiaomi