VoLTE icon on the Xiaomi screen: how to turn off permanently or temporarily

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

If you have Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO in the status bar constantly burning the inscription VoLTE (or icon in the form of a tube with a letter) HD), This means that the smartphone uses voice communication technology through 4G-It improves the quality of calls, but it also takes up space in the notification panel and can be annoying. HD-call or your operator does not support this function properly.

It is important to understand that the icon itself does not affect the operation of the phone, but its display is regulated by the system settings and the MIUI firmware. Depending on the model (Xiaomi 12T, Redmi Note 11, POCO X5, etc.) and the firmware version, the ways to turn off may differ. Some users also confuse VoLTE with VoWiFi (WI-Fi calls), but these are different technologies - their settings are not related.

In this article, we will discuss 3 proven methods to remove the VoLTE icon on Xiaomi: through settings SIM-maps, using the engineering menu and by editing system parameters (for advanced users), and explain why the icon can return after a reboot and how to fix it.

Method 1: Disabling VoLTE in Settings SIM-map

The easiest and safest method is to disable VoLTE technology directly from the settings menu.This does not require root rights or special knowledge, but does not work on all firmware (for example, on MIUI Global, the option may be hidden).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Find VoLTE Calls or Improved Calls (VoLTE).
4. Move the slider to the off position.
5. Reboot the phone.

If there is no VoLTE call, your firmware does not support manual shutdown through the menu, in which case try the following methods:

Method 2: Engineering menu (for experienced users)

If the standard settings didn’t work, you can use the engineering menu (also known as ##4636###) which works on most Xiaomi models, but you need to be careful – wrong actions can disrupt the network.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Phone app and type the combination: ##4636## Some firmware may require you to type: ##86583###
2. Select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Set preferred network type block.
4. Select LTE only or 3G only (but note that 3G only will make the internet slower).
5. Go back to the previous menu and find the VoLTE provisioned option – if it is active, click on it to turn it off.
6. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings in the engineering menu can lead to loss of network or unstable operation of the mobile Internet. If after manipulation the signal is lost, return the settings to the original state or reset the network in Settings → Connections → Resetting network settings.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced)

If the first two methods didn’t work, the ADB option remains, which requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models, but does not work on firmware with blocked access to system commands (for example, on some Chinese versions of MIUI).

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect the phone to your PC, install ADB drivers and open the command line.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices (should display the serial number of your device).
5. Execute the command to disable VoLTE: adb shell settings put global volte_vt_enabled 0 Some firmware may require: adb shell settings put global hidden_menu_enabled 1
6. Reboot the phone.

If the VoLTE icon returned after the reboot, try the additional command:

adb shell settings put global carrier_volte_provisioned_bool false

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Before using ADB, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. In rare cases, changes to system settings can cause crashes.

Why does the VoLTE icon return after shutdown?

Many users complain that even after the VoLTE switch is turned off, the icon appears again, due to several factors:

• 🔄 Automatic update of operator settings: Some mobile operators (e.g. MTS, Beeline, MegaFon) force VoLTE activation through their servers. To avoid this, disable automatic network settings in Settings → Mobile network → Auto-tuning.
• 📱 Updates MIUI: After installing the new firmware version, the settings may be reset. Check the VoLTE settings after each update.
• 🔧 Network reset: If you reset network settings (Settings) → Connections → Network reset, VoLTE can be turned on automatically.
• 📶 Problems with SIM-card: At some rates, operators block the ability to disable VoLTE. SIM to another phone and check the behavior of the icon.

⚠️ Note: If you use two of these SIM-The VoLTE configuration will have to be turned off separately for each card, and on some models (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi). K60) Disabling VoLTE may result in loss of ability to call via 4G (The calls will go 3G).

Table: Compatibility of methods with Xiaomi models

What happens if you turn off VoLTE?

Many people are afraid to shut down VoLTE for fear of losing the ability to call, but in fact, the consequences depend on your operator and network coverage:

• 📞 Call quality: Without VoLTE, calls will go to standard 3G or 2G, This can make the sound worse (especially in areas with poor surface coverage).
• 🌐 Internet during the call: On 4G-Internet without VoLTE will shut down during a conversation (like in old phones).
• ⚡ Connection speed: In some cases, disabling VoLTE can speed up mobile internet, as the phone won’t waste resources on maintaining a voice channel.
• 💰 Tariff options: Some operators (e.g. Tele2) offer free minutes or traffic only when VoLTE is active.

If you don’t notice the difference in call quality or don’t use mobile internet while talking, turning off VoLTE won’t have any negative consequences, and on some models (Redmi Note 8 Pro, POCO F3), it can even extend battery life, as the phone won’t constantly support two connections (voice + data).

FAQ: Frequent questions about VoLTE on Xiaomi

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If the VoLTE icon is intrusive, but you don’t want to lose call quality, try hiding it through apps like Nacho Notch or Energy Bar – they let you mask system icons without turning off features.