Owners of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones often face intrusive notifications about the release of new versions of firmware. For the budget model Redmi 9, these messages can be a real irritant, especially if the device is stable and forced updates can only make things worse. System system MIUI tends to keep the user informed, but not always these updates are beneficial for older devices.
Permanent pop-ups are disruptive and require actions that are not always desirable. Many users prefer to stay on a proven version of Android to keep the performance and familiar interface. In this article, we will discuss effective ways to block these notifications without losing warranty and the need for complex manipulation.
There are several levels of locking, from simple icon hiding to complete shutdown of system services, depending on your version of MIUI and whether you have ADB rights. We'll look at the different complexity options so that everyone can find the right solution for their gadget.
Why Redmi 9 is always offering an update
MIUI algorithms are set to aggressively promote new versions of the operating system. It is important for Xiaomi that the maximum number of devices run on the latest software, which makes it easier to support and collect statistics. However, for Redmi 9, released a few years ago, new firmware may be optimized worse than for flagships.
The MIUI Updater system process periodically checks servers for new builds. Once a new version is established and found, the user receives a push notification, which is embedded deep into the system and does not have a simple "Do not ask again" button in the standard settings.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling system updates completely can deprive your smartphone of critical security patches. Use locking methods only if you are confident in the stability of the current version of the software and understand the risks.
Often, updates come not only to fix bugs, but also to install new ad modules or changes to the interface, which is why power users tend to limit the background activity of the update service while maintaining control over their device.
Disabling notifications through system settings
The safest and easiest way is to use the regular Android features to manage application-specific notifications. In Redmi 9, this allows you to hide pop-ups, although background checks may remain active.
First, you need to find the app that's responsible for the updates, which is usually called "Software Update" or "System Update." Go to your phone's settings and find the "Applications" section, then select "All Apps." In the list, find the app you want, often hidden in the Services folder or has a gear icon.
Once you log in to the app, look for the Notifications section, and you'll see the Show Notifications switch. Turn it off. It's also helpful to uncheck the Sound and Vibration boxes if they're available separately.
- 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → All applications.
- 🔍 Find the "Update" list (may be called Updater).
- 🚫 Press "Notifications" and move the slider to the "Off" position".
This method doesn't remove the app, it just stops it from bothering you visually, and if the system decides to start the upgrade process, you can only notice it by the increased traffic or battery consumption, but there will be no pop-ups.
Limiting background activity and auto-start
A deeper method of controlling MIUI Updater is to restrict its rights to work in the background.The Xiaomi operating system has strict energy saving mechanisms that can be used to your advantage.
In the application management menu, find the AutoStart section and turn it off for the update service, which will prevent the process from starting immediately after turning on the phone. Next, go to the Battery or Energy Saving section inside the application settings and select No Limits or Hard Limits mode so that the system itself strangles the process.
☑️ Checking restrictions
Also, you should clear the application data. Go to Memory → Clear the data → All data. This will reset the update check timer, after which the system will assume that the check has just been conducted, and postpone the next request to the server for a long time.
⚠️ Note: Cleaning the Software Update will reset the verification status, but will not delete the already downloaded firmware files.
Combining these methods creates a double barrier: the application cannot start itself, and even if it launches in other ways, it is not allowed to show you a notification.
Using ADB to completely disable
For advanced users who want to uninstall the update service, there is a method using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting a smartphone to a computer and executing commands, but gives the most reliable result on Redmi 9.
First, you need to activate the developer mode. Go to Settings. → About the phone and quickly press 7 times on the item "Version" MIUI". You'll see a message saying, "You're a developer." Then, in the advanced settings, turn on "Debugging by" USB".
Connect your phone to your PC, open the command line or terminal with ADB installed, and enter a command to disable the packet:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.updaterThis command freezes the system component that's responsible for the updates, and the phone will behave as if the update app doesn't exist. To get it back, use the command:
adb shell pm enable com.android.updater- 💻 Install the drivers. ADB and the Tools platform on the computer.
- 🔌 Put the debugging on. USB developer menu.
- ⌨️ Execute the command to disable the package through the console.
The method is completely secure for user data, since the application is not deleted, but only deactivated for the current user.
Delete downloaded firmware files
Often, the notification is not because a new version has arrived, but because there is a file in memory that is already downloaded, which is a few gigabytes in size, and the system insists on completing what it started. For Redmi 9, with its limited memory capacity, this is critical.
Update files are usually stored in hidden system folders. To get to them, turn on the hidden files in any file manager. downloaded_rom or MIUI root-memory.
Deleting these files frees up space and removes the trigger for the "Update ready to install" notification, however, unless you disable the update service (as described above), the file may download again after a while.