Owners of smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO This feature is especially relevant for business correspondence or for sending access codes, where it is critical to know if the message has reached the recipient. MIUI and the new HyperOS settings can be hidden or changed depending on the system version.
The standard messaging app, which is pre-installed on the brand’s devices, has a wide range of functionality, but the interface is sometimes overloaded with unnecessary elements. To activate notifications about the delivery status, the user needs to correctly navigate the settings menu, which can be called differently depending on the regional firmware.
In this article, we will analyze in detail the process of activating the function, consider the differences between the standard application and third-party analogues, and also answer frequent questions that arise when synchronizing with the Internet. SIM-Understanding these nuances will allow you to always be sure that your information has been delivered.
Why do I need to send messages?
Delivery Reports (Delivery Reports) is a standard GSM-A network that allows the sender to receive technical confirmation from the operator's server that the message has reached the addressee's phone, not a guarantee of reading, but a reliable indicator that the data packet has been successfully transmitted to the recipient's device.
For many users, a delivery report becomes the only way to make sure a message is not lost online due to a bad signal or a recipient's overcrowded memory, and in a business environment, it is often used as evidence of an employee or customer being informed.
It is worth noting that the system works only within the framework of classical SMS-If you send a message through Internet protocols, such as RCS (Chat) or messengers, the confirmation mechanism works differently and depends on the settings of a particular application, not the operator.
- 📱 Allows you to confirm the receipt of important information by the addressee.
- ⚙️ Helps diagnose network problems if reports don't come from anyone.
- 💰 Provides an understanding of whether the money was written off for the message (relevant for postage rates).
⚠️ Note: The delivery report does not mean that the person has read the text, it only confirms that the message has entered the memory of his phone, if the recipient's phone is turned off, the report will come only after it is turned on.
Activation of the function in the standard application Messages
Most modern Xiaomi models use the standard Messages app, which is often based on Google’s engine but has a proprietary shell. The settings interface is as simplified as possible, but the desired option can be hidden in the submenu.
To get started, you have to open the app and go to the settings section, and you usually access it through three dots in the top right corner or through the menu button, and that's where the switch for delivery notifications is.
Once the slider is activated, the system will start asking the operator's network for confirmation for each outgoing message, visually showing a change in status under the message: two ticks will appear instead of one tick, or the words "Delivered" will appear.
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This is the normal behavior of the MIUI system, which helps not to clutter the main chat.
Setup in the Mi Messaging app (for older versions of MIUI)
On devices with older firmware versions or in Chinese versions of the OS, Mi Messaging can be installed. Its logic is different from the global version, and the location of settings here has its own specifics.
In this application, settings are often placed in a separate section called "Extended Settings" or "SIM-The user may need to select a specific SIM card for which to activate reports if the smartphone uses two. SIM-map.
Mi Messaging is more detailed and allows you to flexibly set priorities, so you can set individual parameters for each SIM card, which is convenient when using tariffs from different operators.
- 🔍 Go to the application settings via the side menu.
- 📲 Select the tab "Additional" or "Settings" SIM".
- ✅ Activate the "Delivery Reports" switch for the desired card.
The difference between Mi Messaging and Google Messages
Using Google Messages on Xiaomi
Many users of the global versions of Redmi and POCO smartphones prefer to install Google Messages from the Play Market.This application is considered a reference for Android and has its own reporting customization mechanism, independent of the phone's system settings.
To enable the feature here, click on the profile avatar in the top corner, select Message Settings, and find the SMS/MMS Messages section. It is within this subsection that the Shipping Notices switch is hidden.
Google Messages also supports RCS (Rich Communication Services), which replaces regular SMS with improved quality Internet messages. For RCS, reading reports (two blue check boxes) work on the principle of messengers and require an Internet connection for both interlocutors.
| Function | SMS (GSM) | RCS (Chat) | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of report | Delivered to the device | Read by the user | Internet |
| Speed. | Instantly. | Depends on the network. | Wi-Fi / 4G/5G |
| Cost | Operator's rate | Data traffic | Operator support |
| Encryption | No. | End-to-End | Both of them use Google Messages. |
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If you have switched to Google Messages, be sure to turn off reports in the Xiaomi system app to avoid receiving double notifications or status conflicts.
Problems with obtaining reports and their resolution
Even with the right setup, users can find themselves in a situation where reports stop coming, most often the problem lies on the carrier side or in the crowded cache of the application.
The first thing to do is check the balance and availability of the SMS service, and some operators default to disabling or requiring activation through the service. USSD-Without network permission, the phone will not be able to physically receive the technical data package on the success of the delivery.
The second common cause is the malfunction of the application itself, in which case cleaning the data helps, so don't be afraid to delete the application data, because your text messages won't disappear, because they're stored in a separate database of the system, but the settings will be reset to the factory.
- 🗑️ Clear the Messages app cache through Android settings.
- 📶 Check if flight mode or traffic savings are included.
- 🔄 Reboot your smartphone to update your registration on the network.
⚠️ Note: If you use a corporate SIM card or virtual operator (MVNO), Make sure they support the transfer of service SMS (Delivery Receipts: Some budget plans block this feature.
Differences in settings for different versions of MIUI and HyperOS
With the release of the HyperOS shell, Xiaomi has significantly changed the structure of the menu, many items that were previously visible are now hidden in the depths of the submenu or combined with other system settings.
In HyperOS, message settings can be integrated into a shared security center or taken to a separate user profile. If you can't find a switch in an app, try searching for it through a global search for your phone's settings by entering the phrase "report" or "SMS."
In Chinese firmware (CN ROM), messaging can be cut down or replaced by local services that do not support standard European reporting protocols, and in such cases, installing a global version of Google Messages fixes the problem.
For users who have upgraded from MIUI 13/14 to HyperOS, it is recommended to recheck all settings, as the update could reset user preferences to default values.
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The settings are directly dependent on the shell version and regional firmware. Use the settings search if you can't find the item manually.