How to hide notifications from the lock screen on Xiaomi: the complete guide

The lock screen on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a protection against unauthorized access, but also an information panel that displays notifications about missed calls, messages and events from applications. However, for many users, privacy is more important than convenience: the content of SMS, messengers or work correspondence can be seen by outsiders even if the phone is blocked. Fortunately, MIUI offers several ways to control the display of notifications, from full concealment to selective settings for individual applications.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, including hidden firmware functions that work on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5, Xiaomi 13 Ultra and other devices with MIUI 12-14.

• 🔒 Completely disable notifications on the locked screen
• 📱 Hide the contents of notifications by leaving only app icons
• ⚙️ Set exceptions for important applications (calls, alarm clocks)
• 🛠️ Use it. ADB for advanced settings (for experienced users)
• 🔄 Return the standard settings if something goes wrong

Important: Some methods require unlocking the bootloader or the superuser rights (root), but most methods are available without additional manipulation. If you use POCO Launcher or third-party shells, some of the features may differ, we will mention this too.

Method 1: Disabling notifications through system settings

The easiest and most versatile method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which is suitable for all Android 10-14 devices and does not require additional knowledge.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Notifications and Status bar (some firmware may call Notifications).
3. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
4. You will be offered three options: 📵 Not to show notifications – complete shutdown 🔔 Show icons – only application icons without text 📄 Show content - standard mode (by default)

Choose the right option and confirm the change.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 10C s MIUI 13) after selecting the option Do not show notifications, system warnings (low battery charge, charge connection) can continue to appear. This is not a bug, but a feature of the firmware - such notifications are managed separately.

Make sure you choose the right mode in the settings

Restart your phone if the changes don’t apply.

Check if the settings are overlapping with third-party launchers (Nova, Apex)

Open the notification curtain and make sure there are no “stuck” alerts.

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If notifications still appear after changing the settings, try clearing the system cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes.
3. Find MIUI System UI (or System Interface), open it and click Clear Cache.

Method 2: Set up notifications for individual applications

Often users want to hide notifications only from certain applications (for example, messengers or banking programs), leaving visible calls or alarms. MIUI This is implemented through the individual settings of each application.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Application Notification Management.
2. Select the application you want to change your settings for (such as WhatsApp or SberBank Online).
3. Go to the Notifications section on the lock screen.
4. Choose one of the options: 🚫 Disable - notifications will not be displayed 🔍 Show without content – only the name of the application 📜 Showing Fully - Standard Mode

💡 Useful tip: For high-priority applications (calls, operator messages), you can enable the option to Show on top of other notifications, which ensures that important alerts are not hidden.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Google Messages or Gmail) may ignore settings MIUI You can use your own privacy settings, and then you can go to the settings of the app itself and turn off the option to show notifications on the lock screen.

Method 3: Using the Incognito mode (hidden album)

If you need to temporarily hide notifications (for example, during a meeting or in a public place), you can use the Incognito Mode feature, which is available in some versions of MIUI. This mode not only hides notifications, but also turns off sounds, vibrations and pop-ups.

How to turn on:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the icon "Incognito Mode" (a mask or a cross-out eye). If it's not there, click on "Edit" (pencil) and add it to the panel.
3. Activate the mode – notifications on the lock screen will disappear.

🔹 Important: Incognito mode is automatically disabled after 1 hour or after the phone has restarted. To return notifications, just re-click on the icon.

Method 4: ADB-Teams for experienced users

If the standard settings do not give the desired result (for example, on custom firmware or POCO Launcher, you can use it. ADB-This method requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Install Android SDK Platform-Tools on your computer.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and press 7 times to activate Developer Mode. Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers and enable USB Debugging.

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 0

This command completely disables notifications on the lock screen.

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 1

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB-commands can cause system failures. Before experiments, back up your data through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

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If, after the execution, ADB-Notification commands have not disappeared, try restarting your phone or executing the command adb shell pm clear com.android.systemui.This will reset the system interface cache, but will not delete user data.

Method 5: Third-Party Notification Management Applications

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you, you can use third-party utilities from Google Play, which offer advanced features such as:

• 📊 Flexible customization for each application separately
• 🕒 Schedule (Hidden Notifications at Certain Time)
• 🔐 Geolocation blocking (e.g. at work)
• 🎨 Customization of the appearance of notifications

The best applications for this task:

🔹 Important: When using third-party apps, turn off battery optimization for them in settings MIUI, Otherwise, they might not be in the background:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Application Power Management.
2. Find the right app and select No Limits.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after setting up correctly, notifications may continue to appear.

Problem 1: Notifications are hidden, but app icons remain.

Solution: In the Notification settings on the lock screen, select Do Not Show Notifications instead of Show icons. If this doesn't help, check the settings of the specific application (see Method 2).

Problem 2: After the MIUI update, the settings reset.

Solution: This is standard system behavior. Once you update the reconfigure, you can use the notification settings to avoid future problems. ADB-commands (see Method 4) as they are saved between updates.

Problem 3: Notifications from Google Play Services or MIUI Security are not being hidden.

Solution: System notifications are managed separately to disable them:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Play Services or MIUI Security.
3. Open Notifications and turn off the option to Show on the lock screen.

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If none of these methods worked, check if the phone has a third-party theme installed from MIUI Themes. Some themes override standard notification behavior. To return the standard look, go to Settings → Decoration → My Themes and select the default theme.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions