How to remove the icon VoLTE from the screen of the smartphone Xiaomi: all ways

VoLTE badge (Voice over) LTE) Xiaomi appears on the screen when your carrier supports voice technology through the 4G-While the feature is useful for improving call quality, the constant display of the icon in the status bar annoys many users, especially owners of Redmi Note models. 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5 and flagship Xiaomi 12/13/14, where the icon takes a precious place next to the battery and network indicators.

Complicating the problem, standard MIUI settings don’t have a direct switch to hide the icon. Moreover, after firmware updates (e.g., to MIUI 14.0.5 or HyperOS), the icon may appear even for those who haven’t seen it before. In this article, we’ll discuss 5 working ways to remove the VoLTE icon — from simple settings to hidden engineering menu commands, including methods for devices with an unlocked bootloader.

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

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology allows voice calls to be transmitted over a 4G network instead of traditional 2G/3G. This improves communication quality, reduces connection time and allows you to simultaneously use the mobile Internet during a conversation. However, operators and manufacturers often force the display of the icon even if the user does not want to see it.

On Xiaomi smartphones, the VoLTE icon may appear for the following reasons:

• 📶 Automatic activation by the operator (for example, MTS, Beeline, MegaFon or Tele2 Forced to include VoLTE for subscribers with supported tariffs).
• 🔄 Update of firmware (B) MIUI 13/14 or HyperOS icon may appear after the update of the communication module).
• 📱 Reset network settings (after returning to factory settings, VoLTE is activated by default).
• 🔧 Manual activation in the engineering menu (if you or the wizard have previously enabled the option via ##4636##).

Can you turn off VoLTE completely, not just hide the icon? Technically, yes, but there are consequences.

• ⚠️ Deterioration of call quality (voice may sound less clear, delays may occur).
• ⚠️ Internet access during the conversation (if the operator does not support the SV-LTE).
• ⚠️ Automatic re-enablement (some operators activate VoLTE at the level of the system) SIM-map).

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) Disabling VoLTE completely can cause the communication module to malfunction, and we recommend that you first try ways to hide the icon, rather than the function itself.

Method 1: Disable VoLTE via standard MIUI settings

The safest method is to try deactivating the feature through the settings menu, which is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models on MIUI 12-14 or HyperOS.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to section. SIM-maps and mobile networks.
3. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
4. Slip on the network type or network settings item.
5. Find the VoLTE option (can be called Voice over LTE or Enhanced Calls).
6. Switch the slider to the off position.
7. Reboot the phone.

If the icon is gone after the reboot, the problem is solved. However, on some firmware (for example, MIUI 14.0.4 for Redmi Note 12), the VoLTE option may not be on the menu.

Method 2: Hiding the icon through the engineering menu (code ##4636##)

If the standard settings didn’t work, you can use the Android engineering menu, which works on most Xiaomi devices, but you need to be careful – incorrect changes can disrupt the network.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Phone app and type in the combination: ##4636## Some models (e.g. POCO F5) may require you to type: #86583###
2. Select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Set preferred network type block.
4. In the drop-down menu, select LTE/TD-SCDMA/CDMA/EvDo/GSM/WCDMA without mentioning VoLTE.
5. Go back to the main menu and select Running Service (or Usage Statistics).
6. Find the process com.android.phone and click Stop.
7. Reboot the phone.

After this, the VoLTE icon should disappear. If not, check if it has activated again after the reboot. On some firmware (for example, HyperOS 1.0), the engineering menu can be blocked, in which case the following method will help.

⚠️ Note: On devices with MediaTek (e.g. Redmi) 10C or POCO M5) Changing the settings in the engineering menu can cause network loss. If after manipulation, the phone stopped catching the network, reset the settings. APN Or go back to the factory settings.

Method 3: Use ADB-commands to hide the icon (without root)

If previous methods have not worked, you can use ADB-This method does not require root rights, but requires a computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and tools. ADB.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (includes ADB).
2. On your phone, activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Turn on USB Debugging.

Terminal

adb devices

Make sure the device is identified.

adb shell settings put global hide_volte_icon 1

Reboot the phone.

If the icon is left, try the alternative command:

adb shell settings put global volte_icon_style 0

On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 13T) These commands may not work due to manufacturer restrictions, in which case only root rights or system files change (method) will help. №5).

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If, after the execution, ADB-commands phone stopped catching network, type adb shell settings put global hide_volte_icon 0, To get it back.

Method 4: Disabling VoLTE through Settings SIM-Cards (for some operators)

Some Russian operators (for example, MTS or Beeline) allow you to manage VoLTE settings through your personal account or USSD-This method does not require changes to the phone and is suitable for users who do not want to dig into Xiaomi's settings.

Instructions for popular operators:

After the operator-side service is disabled, the VoLTE icon should disappear within a few hours (sometimes a phone restart is required).

• 🔄 The operator can re-activate VoLTE when the tariff is updated or replaced. SIM-map.
• 📵 Call quality may deteriorate (especially in low-cost areas) 2G/3G).
• 🌐 In roaming, VoLTE can be activated automatically.

⚠️ Note: On virtual operators (e.g. Yota, Tinkoff Mobile) disabling VoLTE via USSD-If you do, call for support or use the means. №1–№3.

Method 5: Edit system files (root only)

If none of the previous methods worked, the most radical way is to edit system files, which requires root rights and is only suitable for advanced users, and if you do not do it, you can lose your warranty or the device's "brick."

Instructions:

1. Get root access (for example, through Magisk).
2. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
3. Click on /system/system/build.prop or (for new firmware): /vendor/build.prop
4. Find a line: persist.radio.volte_icon_show=1 and replace it with: persist.radio.volte_icon_show=0
5. If there is no line, add it to the end of the file.
6. Save the changes, set the rights 644 (rw-r-----).
7. Reboot the phone.

Alternative method (for MIUI 14/HyperOS):

• Open the file: /system/cust/properties/telephony-props.xml
• Find the parameter: <bool name="config_showVolteIcon" value="true" /> and change true to false.

After this manipulation, the VoLTE icon should disappear forever, but be prepared for the possible consequences:

• ⚠️ Violation OTA-Updates (system files can be overwritten when you update).
• ⚠️ Failures in the communication module (if you incorrectly edit build.prop).
• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (manufacturer may refuse service if root is detected).

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Editing system files is an extreme method. Before making changes, back up /system partition via TWRP or other custom recavator.

What to do if the VoLTE icon appears again

Even after successful removal, VoLTE may return, for the following reasons:

• 🔄 Firmware update (MIUI or HyperOS overwrites settings).
• 📶 Resetting network settings (for example, after installing a new one) SIM-map).
• 🔧 Automatic activation by operator (some providers compulsorily enable VoLTE).
• 📱 Reset to factory settings.

To prevent the icon from reappearing:

• 🔒 Turn off automatic updates MIUI in settings (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update).
• 📵 Use applications to block changes (such as App Ops or Disable Service to disable system services responsible for VoLTE).
• 🔄 Check your settings regularly after updates or changes SIM-map.

If the icon comes back, repeat one of the ways I described above. ADB-commands and shutdowns of VoLTE on the operator side.

FAQ: Frequent questions about VoLTE on Xiaomi