How to find and configure push notifications on Xiaomi smartphones: hidden features MIUI

Have you ever come across a situation where an important notification from WhatsApp is a must-see, VK Or the banking app just disappears from the Xiaomi screen and can't be found? Or maybe some apps stopped sending push notifications after the update. MIUI? This problem is familiar to many owners of smartphones Redmi, POCO Black Shark – the manufacturer actively optimizes the background work of applications, which sometimes leads to the loss of notifications.

Unlike pure Android, where notifications are stored in a single log, Xiaomi uses its own shell. MIUI This is a unique logic for managing push messages, where they can hide in several places, from the standard Notification Center to hidden system menus. In this article, we will explore all possible ways to find notifications on Xiaomi — including those that are not written about even in the official documentation.

It is important to understand that the problem often lies not in the smartphone itself, but in the settings of specific applications or system restrictions. MIUI. We will consider both standard methods of searching for notifications and advanced ones using the ADB And the hidden menus of the engineering mode, if you're ready to take back control of the notifications, read on.

1. Standard Notification Center: Where to Look in MIUI

So, to start with the obvious, the standard Notification Center, which swipes from top to bottom, but even here, Xiaomi has made some adjustments.

• 📱 Main notification screen: the latest messages (usually up to 5 pieces) are displayed here. To see everything, pull down again.
• ⚙️ Control button: in the upper right corner (cogwheel) – opens the advanced notification settings for each application.
• 🔍 Search for notifications: in some versions MIUI (starting from 12.5) there is a search bar – enter the name of the application to find its notifications.
• 🗑️ Notification Recycle Bin: Swipe the notification left/right, and you will see the option "Delete" or "Clear everything." Some firmware also hides the history of deleted notifications (more about this below).

If the notification is missing from the main list, try:

1. Check the "More" section (if you have one in your version) MIUI) — Sometimes notifications are grouped there.
2. Clicking on the app icon in the notification center will open all of its notifications, including the old ones.
3. Make sure that the Do Not Disturb mode is not turned on (more on this in the next section).

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V MIUI 14+ Notifications from system applications (e.g., "Security") can be automatically archived. To see them, click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the notification center and select "Show archive".

Please note: in MIUI The important ones (e.g., from banking applications) are marked with an exclamation point and do not disappear when cleared:

1. Put your finger on the notification in the center.
2. Select "Notification Settings".
3. Activate the option "Important Notifications".

2. Hidden Notification History: How to Include a Log

Few people know, but in Android (and MIUI There's a hidden notification log that stores all the notifications from the last 24 hours -- even those you accidentally closed -- to activate it:

1. Open the Settings. → Annexes → Notifications → Notification log.
2. Turn on the "Notification Journal" switch.
3. Return to the Notification Center, swipe down to the end and click on the History icon (clock).

If you don't have a Notification Log in your settings, your firmware doesn't support it, and you can use alternative methods to:

• 🔧 Through ADB: Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global notification_history_enabled 1 Then restart the device.
• 📱 Third-party applications: for example, Notification History Log or Notisave (require root or special permissions).
• 🔍 Engineering menu: enter in the dial ##4636##, select "Usage statistics" → "Notification history".

⚠️ Note: In some Xiaomi regional firmware (e.g. India or China), the notification log can be disabled at the system level, in which case only flashing to the global or European version will help. MIUI.

If the log is turned on but notifications are not saved, check:

• Is not enabled to Clear notifications when screen locks (Settings) → Lock screen → Additionally).
• Are there restrictions for a particular application in the Settings → Battery and productivity → Background restriction.

3. Notification problems: why they go missing

If notifications do not come or disappear immediately after they appear, the problem may be one of the following:

The energy saving regime should be given special attention. MIUI It's called Super Power Saving, and it can completely block the background of applications:

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.
3. Select Power Saving Modes and disable all restrictions for the desired applications.

Another common cause is sync errors with Google servers, and if you don't get notifications from Gmail, YouTube, or other Google services, try:

• Delete and re-add your Google account to Settings → Accounts.
• Clear the cache of Google Play services in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• Enable Autosynchronization of data in the account settings.

4. Set up notifications for individual applications

Each annex in MIUI It has customized notification settings that you can fine-tune to get to them:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want (such as Telegram or Instagram).
3. Click on Notifications.

Here you will see a few key options:

• 🔔 Enable notifications – master switch (sometimes disabled after updates).
• 📌 Priority notifications – select “High” to prevent notifications from disappearing.
• 🎵 Sound and vibration – customize your individual signal.
• 👁️ Show lock screen – if the option is disabled, notifications will be hidden.
• 📡 Show as pop-ups – includes floating notifications on top of other windows.

Whether notifications are included for the app as a whole

High priority is set

Is it allowed to show on a locked screen?

Is the battery restrictions for the application disabled?

Checked exceptions in the mode "Do not disturb"

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For instant messengers (for example, WhatsApp or Viber) there are additional settings:

• Show notification text – if disabled, you will only see “New Message” without content.
• Grouping of notifications — in MIUI You can turn off the grouping to see each message separately.
• LED-indicator – adjust the flashing color for different applications (Settings) → Lock screen → Notification indicator).

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI (especially 13 and 14) there is a bug that resets notification settings after rebooting. If this happens, try updating the firmware or resetting the application to factory settings (Settings). → Annexes → [attachment] → Warehouse → Reset the settings).

Social media (such as Instagram or TikTok) often requires additional settings in the app itself.

• Permission to send notifications.
• Types of notifications (likes, comments, messages).
• Alert frequency (some apps only allow notifications once an hour).

5. Advanced Methods: ADB and Engineering Menu

If the standard methods didn't work, it's time to move on to advanced tools — ADB (Android Debug Bridge, which allows you to manage hidden system settings.

Be prepared first:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Install. ADB On the computer (you can use Minimal) ADB and Fastboot).

Now connect your phone to your PC and follow the following commands to diagnose notifications:

Check the list of all notifications (requires root)


adb shell dumpsys notification




Enabling a notification log (if not in the settings)



adb shell settings put global notification_history_enabled 1




Reset notification settings for a specific application (example for WhatsApp)



adb shell cmd notification allow_listener com.whatsapp/.MessagingService




Checking battery limitations for the application



adb shell dumpsys deviceidle whitelist +com.whatsapp

If you have root rights, you can go even further:

• 🔧 Use the Xposed Framework with the Notification Logger to maintain the full notification log.
• 📝 Edit the file /data/system/notification_policy.xml fine-tuning.
• 🔄 Reset all notification settings to factory: adb shell pm clear com.android.providers.settings

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Use of the ADB — The most reliable way to return notifications if they disappear due to system restrictions MIUI. However, careless commands can disrupt the phone.Always back up before experimenting!

Another hidden tool is the engineering menu. MIUI. To get in there:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Enter the code ##4636##.
3. Select "Usage statistics" → "Notification history".

Here you'll see:

• A full list of notifications for the last day (even remote ones).
• Statistics for each application (how many notifications are sent/received).
• Errors of notification delivery (if any).

⚠️ Note: Do not change other settings (for example, in the "Battery information" or "Network testing" section) in the engineering menu unless you understand their meaning.

6.Restore notifications after reset or update

After updating MIUI or reset notification settings often disappear or reset to default values to restore them:

1. Check your sync settings: Go to Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account → Synchronize. Make sure that the synchronization of "Notifications" and "System settings" is enabled".
2. Restore from Backup: If you were backing up through Mi Cloud, go to Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset → Restore from Mi Cloud. Select the backup made before the update and restore only the notification settings.

Set up applications again

• For each important application (messaging, mail, banks) re-allow notifications in Settings → Notifications.
• Check the settings inside the apps themselves (for example, Telegram has a separate Notifications and Sounds section).

If notifications disappear after the firmware update, the problem may be incompatibility of the old settings with the new version. MIUI. In this case:

• Reset notification settings for all applications: adb shell pm clear com.android.providers.settings
• Turn off battery optimization for critical applications (Settings) → Battery and productivity → Choice of applications).
• Install the latest version of the app from Google Play – sometimes notifications disappear due to version conflict.

If you use third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher), they can also affect the display of notifications.

• Temporarily return the standard launcher MIUI Check if notifications are coming in.
• Update the launcher to the latest version.
• In the launcher settings, find the "Notifications" section and enable their display.

7. Alternative methods of receiving notifications

If standard notifications on Xiaomi are unstable, alternative methods can be used:

• 📧 Email notifications: many services (banks, social networks) allow you to duplicate push notifications on email.
• 🔔 Third-party services: IFTTT or Zapier can forward notifications to Telegram, Slack or other messengers.
• 📱 Duplication to other devices: for example, Pushbullet syncs notifications between phone and computer.
• 🔊 Voice Alerts: C Settings → Special facilities → Oral prompts can be enabled to voice notifications.

For owners of smart watches or fitness bracelets Xiaomi (for example, Mi Band or Watch) S3) You can set notifications directly on the device:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp for watches).
2. Go to "Device Profile" → "Notifications".
3. Select applications that must be duplicated by the clock.
4. Set up vibration and display text.

If you miss notifications often because your phone is lying down without sound, try:

• 🔊 Set up customized sounds for important applications (e.g., loud signal for bank notifications).
• 💡 Turn on the flashing LED (Settings) → Lock screen → Notification indicator).
• 📱 Use Always On Display (if your model supports) – notifications will appear on the screen turned off.

8. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When working with notifications on Xiaomi, users often make the same mistakes.

Special attention should be paid to the mode of "Concentration" (previously "Do not disturb"), which is the most important of all. MIUI It works differently than standard Android to set it up properly:

1. Open Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Do not disturb.
2. Select Schedule and set the hours when notifications should be turned off.
3. In the “Exceptions” section, add important apps (such as calls or messages from specific contacts).
4. Turn off the “Apply to All Notifications” option if you want some apps to bypass restrictions.

Another common problem is the conflict between multiple accounts (for example, if you have two WhatsApp or Telegram accounts).

• Make sure that notifications are enabled for both accounts.
• Check if the notifications are duplicated (this may result in them being lost).
• In the application settings, select which account to show default notifications for.

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Before you change your notification settings, always check if you have power saving or Do Not Disturb mode on, two settings that block notifications in 80% of cases.