You missed an important message, but you can't remember which app it came from, or you want to check if someone has hidden the notifications from your eyes? The notification log on Xiaomi is a hidden feature that captures all the alerts, even those you accidentally closed or ignored, but it's not easy to find: in MIUI, this option is hidden deep in the settings or completely disabled by default.
In this article, we’ll break down 5 working ways to access notification history, from standard methods to hidden developer commands. Relevant to all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models on MIUI 12-15 and Android 10-14. If your smartphone hasn’t been updated since 2020, some menu items may differ, which we’ll warn you about as well.
1. Standard method: through notification settings
The easiest way is to use the built-in notification log feature in MIUI, but it's not available on all firmware and can be disabled. Here's how to find it:
- Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
- Scroll down to the Notification Log section (or Notification History on newer versions).
- Activate the switch if the function is disabled.
- Click on the Notifications Log line to see the list.
⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro with the MIUI (13) this paragraph may not be available. In this case, proceed to the following method.
What you can see in the magazine:
- 📱 Name of annex that sent the notification
- ⏰ Time and date of occurrence
- 📄 Text of the message (if not hidden by the system)
- 🔄 Status: read/not read/deleted
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If the log is empty, try rebooting your phone – sometimes MIUI resets the notification cache after the update.
2. Hidden setting: Developer mode
If you don’t have a standard log, you can turn it on through the developer menu, which works on 90% of Xiaomi devices, but requires you to activate the mode first:
- Go to Settings. → The phone.
- Find the MIUI version and click on it 7 times in a row until you become a developer!
- Return to the main Settings menu → Additional settings → For developers.
- Scroll down to Log section and turn on Notification Log.
Once activated, the log will appear in standard notification settings (see Method 1). If the option is not in the developer menu, your firmware may be modified (e.g., Global ROM with remote features).
What to do if there is no “Developers” item?
Alternative method: Annex “Safety”
On some Xiaomi devices (especially POCO and Redmi with MIUI 12.5), the notification log is hidden in the Security app.
- Open the Security app (the shield icon).
- Go to the Optimization or Cleaning section.
- Click on Notifications (may be called Alert History).
- Turn on the function if it is disabled.
⚠️ Note: In the latest versions MIUI 14+ Also on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) the Security app has been replaced by Mi Security with a different interface.
Advantages of this method:
- 🔍 Shows notifications even from system applications
- 📊 Sorts alerts by date and priority
- 🚫 Allows you to block notifications from specific applications
4.Use of ADB-Teams (for advanced users)
If none of the above methods worked, you can turn on the notification log through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a computer and basic knowledge of working with the command line.
Step-by-step:
- Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
- Turn on USB debugging on your phone (Settings → Developer).
- Connect the phone to the computer and confirm access to debugging.
- Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) Enter: adb shell settings put global notification_history_enabled 1
- Reboot the phone.
After you execute the command, the notification log will appear in the standard settings. To disable it, use the same command by replacing 1 with 0.
☑️ Preparation for ADB-team
Important: On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU) ADB-The teams may not work because of security constraints, and then only a global flashing will help.
5. Third-party applications for notification history
If the built-in methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities.
| Annex | Functions | Cons | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification History Log | Save text and notification time, export to file | Requires root or ADB for full access | Google Play |
| Notisave | Automatically save notifications, search for keywords | Advertising in the free version | Google Play |
| Unnotification | Restores remote notifications, works with system alerts | Complicated interface, requires customization | Google Play |
⚠️ Note: Notification history apps require permission from Notification Listener. Be careful: some utilities may collect your data.
How to turn on Notification Listener:
- Install the application from the table above.
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Special Access → Access to Notifications.
- Find your app and enable access.
Why might the notification log not work?
If none of these methods helped, the reasons may be as follows:
- 🔄 Outdated firmware: On MIUI 11 and below notification log is often missing. Update the system in Settings → Update of the PO.
- 🛠️ Modified firmware: Castom builds (e.g. xiaomi.eu or LineageOS) can remove this feature.
- 🔒 Manufacturer restrictions: On some models for the Chinese market (CN ROM) log is disabled at system level.
- 📱 Hardware Restrictions: On devices with 1-2 GB of RAM (e.g. Redmi) 5A) The function can be disabled to save resources.
If the firmware is the problem, try to upgrade to Global Stable ROM via the Mi Flash Tool.Instructions for flashing can be found in the official Xiaomi section.
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On devices with MIUI 14+, the notification log may be called Alert History and may be located in the Privacy section.