How to remove the volume icon from the screen of the Xiaomi phone: all ways

You change the volume on Xiaomi, and the huge regulator icon pops up again, blocking a video or a game? This problem is familiar to many owners of Redmi, POCO and Mi smartphones -- the standard MIUI interface displays a volume icon on top of all windows, and it can't just be dragged or closed. Fortunately, there are several ways to hide this element or make it less intrusive.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods for removing the volume icon from the Xiaomi screen, from standard MIUI settings to hidden features and third-party utilities. Importantly, not all solutions work on all models (for example, Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 have different firmware versions), but you will definitely find the right option, and we’ll explain why sometimes the icon appears again after a reboot and how to fix it.

Why Xiaomi has a volume icon and can it be removed forever?

The volume icon in MIUI is part of the SystemUI system interface, which is responsible for displaying notifications, control panel and other elements on top of applications. By default, it appears when you press physical volume buttons and disappears after 2-3 seconds.

• 🔊 The icon stays on the screen longer than usual (bug in firmware).
• 🎵 The icon interferes with games or when watching videos in full screen mode.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI The settings are reset and the regulator appears again.
• 📱 On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) The icon is displayed even when using Bluetooth headphones.

Can we take it away forever? Technically, but with reservations:

• ✅ No root rights: you can hide the icon through settings or ADB-commands, but after resetting or updating it may return.
• ✅ Root rights: possible complete deletion of the system file responsible for display (risk to system stability).
• ❌ On all firmware: some custom versions MIUI (For example, Xiaomi.EU allows you to manually disable the icon.

Before you start settings, check your firmware version: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. If you have MIUI 14 or newer, some methods (for example, through Developer Settings) may not work – we will warn you about this in the relevant sections.

Method 1: Turn off the volume icon via MIUI settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to use built-in MIUI options. Unfortunately, in the latest firmware versions (starting with MIUI 12.5), the direct option is hidden, but it can be activated through special features settings or a feature lab.

Instructions for MIUI 13/14:

1. Open Settings → Special Options → Notifications and Status Panel.
2. Scroll down and find Show Volume icon (on some models it is called Display Volume Control).
3. Switch the slider to the off position.
4. Restart your phone (required!) to make the changes effective.

If this is not the case, try an alternative route:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5-7 times on the line version of MIUI to activate the developer mode.
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional settings → Developer settings.
4. Find the option to Turn off the volume icon or Hide system icons (name depends on the model).

Check the version of MIUI (Settings → About the phone)

Activate the developer mode (stamp the version of MIUI 5 times)

Backup of important data

Charge your phone at least 50 times%-->

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU or global version for the POCO F4) You may not have the option. In this case, move on to the next method.

If the icon reappears after the reboot, your firmware is blocking the changes.

• 🔄 Try to update. MIUI Up to the latest version (sometimes bugs are patched).
• 📱 Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) that can overlap system elements.

Method 2: Use of the ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If you don’t have an option to turn off the icon, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a tool for debugging Android through your computer, which works on most Xiaomi models, but requires connecting the phone to a PC.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Initiated debugging mode USB phone-on.
• 🛠️ Installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB Tools.

Step-by-step:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive in any folder.
2. On your phone, activate the Developer Settings (as in Method 1) and enable Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and in the folder with ADB, launch the command prompt (Shift + right mouse button → Open the PowerShell window here).
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the phone is found, you will see its serial number.
5. Execute the command to turn off the volume icon: adb shell settings put global volume_panel_show 0
6. Reboot the phone.

To return the icon back, use the same command, but with a 1 instead of 0 option.

adb shell settings put global heads_up_notifications_enabled 0

This command disables all pop-up notifications, including the volume icon.-->

⚠️ Attention: If after completion ADB-commands the phone started to slow down or there were errors in the notifications, reset the settings via the command: adb shell settings delete global volume_panel_show

Method 3: Install custom firmware (for advanced)

If standard methods don’t help, a radical solution is to install alternative firmware, such as Xiaomi.EU or LineageOS. These builds often offer advanced interface settings, including the ability to disable the volume icon.

The advantages of custom firmware:

• 🔧 Flexible configuration of system elements (including SystemUI).
• 🚀 Better performance and no advertising.
• 🔄 Regular security updates.

Cons and risks:

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty).
• 🔌 Possible bugs (e.g., non-functioning) NFC camera).
• 📱 Difficulty of installation for beginners.

How to install Xiaomi.EU:

1. Download the firmware for your model from the official website Xiaomi.EU.
2. Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account and wait 7-15 days).
3. Install custom recovery (TWRP) through fastboot.
4. Flush the firmware through TWRP and run Wipe Dalvik/Cache.

On Xiaomi.EU, the volume icon can be turned off as follows:

1. Open the Settings. → SystemUI settings.
2. Find Volume Panel and turn off Show Volume Panel.
3. Save the settings and restart the phone.

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Custom firmware is the only way to completely remove the volume icon on new Xiaomi models (like the 13T or 14 Pro) where standard methods don’t work.

Method 4: Applications for hiding system elements

If you don't want to deal with ADB or firmware, you can use third-party apps that don't remove the icon completely, but make it less visible or move it to another place on the screen.

Top.-3 applications for hiding the volume icon:

How to use Nacho Notch:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and grant permission to Overlay over other applications.
3. Enable the Hide Volume Panel option.
4. Reboot the phone.

Volume Styles doesn't work by removing the icon, but by making it translucent or moving it to the corner of the screen, which is convenient if you want to see the volume level, but you don't want it to block the content.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. SystemUI Tuner) may conflict with MIUI and cause reboots. Backup data before use!

Method 5: Manual editing of system files (root only)

If you have root rights, you can manually edit the system files that display the volume icon, which is the riskiest method, but also the most effective one, and the icon will disappear forever.

What needs to be done:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/SystemUI/SystemUI.apk
3. Copy the SystemUI.apk file to your computer and open it in APK Editor.
4. Find a line in the resources volume_panel and delete or comment on it.
5. Save the changes, sign the APK and replace the original file.
6. Reboot the phone.

Important: Incorrect editing SystemUI.apk This can lead to bootloop (the phone won't turn on). Create a full backup through the phone before you start. TWRP.

An alternative option for root users is to use the Magisk module:

1. Download the Hide Volume Panel module from the Magisk repository.
2. Install it through Magisk Manager.
3. Reboot the phone.

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If after editing SystemUI.apk the phone stopped turning on, boot to TWRP and restore the backup or flash the original firmware.

What to do if the volume icon appears again

Even after a successful shutdown, the icon can come back, and here are the most common reasons and solutions:

• 🔄 Update MIUI: System settings are reset. Solution -- repeat the actions from the selected method.
• 📱 Setting reset: If you drop your phone to the factory, all the changes will go away. ADB or root-method again.
• 🔊 Connecting Bluetooth devices: On some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) The icon appears when you connect your headphones. Solution - disable the option Show Connection Notifications in Bluetooth settings.
• 🛠️ Application Conflict: Some programs (such as players or launchers) may reset SystemUI settings.

If the problem occurs regularly, try:

• 📵 Disable automatic updates MIUI (updates).
• 🔧 Use Tasker for Automatic Application ADB-teams after reboot.
• 📲 Install custom firmware (if you are ready for risks).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the volume icon on Xiaomi