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Xiaomi: Change the Carrier Name in the Status Bar

The carrier label at the top of your screen and on the lock screen isn't always what you'd like it to say, especially if your provider's branding is long or outdated. On dual SIM phones the same generic label often shows for both slots by default, which gets confusing when the two cards belong to different networks.

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Change Carrier Name in Status Bar auf Xiaomi

The carrier name shown in the status bar and on the lock screen normally comes from your SIM card's network registration, but MIUI lets you replace it with any text you choose.

Where the setting lives

The option sits inside the status bar controls rather than the network or SIM settings, which is why many users miss it. Open SettingsNotifications & Control centerStatus barEdit carrier name.

Setting a custom label

If your device runs dual SIM, MIUI asks you to Choose a SIM card (Dual SIM) first, so each card can carry its own custom name. After picking the slot, use Type a Name and Confirm to save the new label.

What this does and does not change

The change is purely cosmetic. It only affects how the name is displayed in the status bar and on the lock screen, and has no effect on network registration, signal strength, or data connectivity.

If the goal is fixing a wrong or missing network name rather than personalizing it, this setting will not solve underlying SIM registration or carrier profile issues, since those come from the network operator, not from MIUI.

Frequently asked questions

No. The label is only a display setting inside Status bar and does not touch your actual network connection, calls, or data.