How to remove the volume icon from the screen on Xiaomi Redmi: hide the inscription forever

The pop-up volume icon on the Xiaomi Redmi screen is one of the most annoying trifles in the MIUI shell. It appears every time you press the audio buttons, overlaps important interface elements and interferes with games or watching videos. Worst of all, newer firmware versions (such as MIUI 14) have removed the standard switch to turn off this notification. But there is a way out!

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to remove the volume icon from the screen on any Xiaomi Redmi smartphone – from budget models (Redmi A2, Redmi 10A) to flagships (Redmi K60 Pro). The methods work on all versions of MIUI 12-14 and do not require root rights. You do not have to install third-party applications or risk the stability of the system – just change a few settings or use hidden shell functions.

Before you start, consider that some of the ways may vary slightly depending on the model and the firmware version. If one method fails, try the next one. And if you're afraid of breaking something, all the changes are reversible: the volume icon can be returned at any time through the same settings.

Why does the volume icon appear on the screen and can it be removed forever?

The volume pop-up notification is part of the MIUI system interface, which is designed to inform the user about the current sound mode. However, in the latest firmware versions (MIUI 13/14) Xiaomi made this element mandatory by removing the standard switch in the settings. This is due to the company's policy of unifying the interface and "user care" (in the opinion of developers, disabling notifications can lead to an accidental increase in volume to a dangerous level).

Can you remove the badge forever? Technically, yes, but it would require:

• 🔧 Use hidden settings MIUI (rootless)
• 📱 Install third-party software (with security risk)
• 🔄 Reverse to the old version of the firmware (not recommended)
• 🛠️ Getting root rights (the most radical method)

We're going to focus on the first two, because they're safe and they don't violate warranty, but a firmware rollback or root can lead to data loss or device lockdown, which should only be considered as a last resort.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G, Redmi K50i) post-update MIUI 14 standard methods may not work, and in this case, only custom firmware installation or use will help. ADB-The teams (about this in the last section).

Method 1: Disconnecting via "Special Opportunities" (operates on MIUI 12–13)

It’s the easiest method that doesn’t require any additional software.It works on most Xiaomi Redmi devices with MIUI 12 and MIUI 13 firmware, but may not be available on MIUI 14 (depending on the model).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Go to the Hearing section (or Audio and subtitles on some models).
3. Find the item Show Volume Notifications and turn off the slider.
4. Reboot your smartphone (required!) to make the changes take effect.

If there's no such item, then your model doesn't support it. Go to the next method.

Check the MIUI version (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version)

Backup of important data

Charge your phone at least 50%

Make sure there are no active system updates-->

Method 2: Use the "No Sound" or "Do Not Disturb" mode

If you need to temporarily remove the volume icon (such as while streaming or playing), you can use the No Sound or No Disturb modes. In these modes, system notifications, including the volume indicator, are usually not displayed.

How to turn on:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the icon Do not disturb (or No sound) and tap it.
3. Select the duration of the mode (for example, 1 hour or Before disconnection).

The downside of this is that it disables all notifications, including calls and messages, but it works on all versions of MIUI without exception.

It's always annoying!

Sometimes when I watch a video

Only in games.

I'm not worried about it.-->

Method 3: Configure via MIUI Lab (hidden section)

MIUI Lab is a hidden settings section where Xiaomi is testing new features, where you can turn off many system notifications, including the volume icon, but not all models have access to the lab.

How to open it:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5-7 times on the MIUI version until you get a message You became a developer!
3. Return to the main Settings menu and open the Additional (or Advanced Settings) section.
4. Find the MIUI Lab (may be called Hidden Functions).
5. Turn on the slider Turn off volume notifications (or similar).

If there's no partition in MIUI Lab, it's disabled on your model, and then the next way will help.

Method 4: Install a third-party application (without root)

If the system methods didn't work, you can use third-party utilities.

• 📌 Volume Style – allows you to customize the appearance of the volume icon or completely hide it.
• 🔇 Sound Assistant (from Samsung, but it works on Xiaomi) – gives you extended control over sound notifications.
• 🎛️ MIUI Volume Panel Customizer – a specialized application for Xiaomi devices.

How to determine:

1. Download one of the apps from Google Play (or APK from a trusted source, such as APKMirror).
2. Launch the utility and provide the necessary permissions (access to notifications, overlay over other windows).
3. In the application settings, find the option to Hide the volume panel and activate it.
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Volume Style may conflict with system services MIUI. If after installation there were lags or the smartphone began to overheat - delete the program and use another method.

Method 5: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If none of the above has worked, the radical method remains: the use of ADB-It requires you to connect the phone to your computer, but it's guaranteed to work on any version. MIUI.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on your PC (e.g. Minimal ADB and Fastboot).
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times) Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB
3. Connect Redmi to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.
4. Open the command line (or terminal) and type: adb shell settings put global volume_panel_show 0
5. Reboot your smartphone.

To return the volume icon, run the same command, but with a 1 instead of 0.

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Before using ADB, check that there are no important unmatured data on the phone, and in rare cases, incorrect commands can cause the system to crash.

What if the volume icon is gone but the sound is unregulated?

Sometimes, after turning off the volume notification, users are faced with another problem: the sound buttons stop working or adjust the volume unpredictably, which is due to the fact that the system process com.android.systemui can fail.

Decisions:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone – 80% of the time it helps.
• 🔧 Reset the sound settings: Settings → Sound and vibration → Resetting the sound settings
• 📱 Install a third-party audio management app (such as Volume Control).
• 🔧 If nothing helps, return the volume icon through ADB (adb shell settings put global volume_panel_show 1) Try another method of hiding.

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If the volume buttons stop working after the switch is turned off, it's not a malfunction, it's a software failure, and 99 percent of the time, the problem is solved by rebooting or resetting the audio settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the volume icon on Xiaomi Redmi