Setup notifications on the lock screen Xiaomi: all the ways and hidden functions

Xiaomi’s lock screen is not just a barrier to a smartphone, but a full-fledged information hub. It displays missed calls, messages from messengers, reminders of events and even weather data. However, standard MIUI settings often hide some of the notifications or show them in an uncomfortable format. For example, owners of Redmi Note 12 complain that notifications from Telegram are displayed without text, and POCO F5 completely disappears app icons.

Complicating the problem, the notification settings on the lock screen are scattered across several menus: some options are managed in the “Block and Password” section, others are managed in the settings of specific applications, and others depend on the version of MIUI (14 or 15). In this article, we will analyze all the available ways of settings, including hidden features for advanced users, and explain why some notifications may not show even with the right settings.

Where are the main notification settings on the lock screen

To access the basic settings, open the Settings menu. → Screen lock and password: Here are the key options that affect the display of notifications:

• 📱 Lock style: Choose between Classic, Minimalism or Digital Watch, and the style of the notifications that fit on the screen.
• 🔔 Notifications on the lock screen – the master switch that turns on/off notifications.
• 👁️ Show the content of notifications – if you turn off, only application icons without text will be displayed.
• 🔒 Hidden Notifications – A list of apps whose notifications won’t show up on a locked screen.

On MIUI 15 (like Xiaomi 14 Ultra), the path has changed a little: now you need to go to Settings → Always on screen and lock → Lock settings. Here you have an additional option “Show notifications when you are active Always On Display”, which allows you to control the display of notifications on the screen with constant backlight.

If you have a password or a pattern lock, some settings may be blocked before the device is unlocked. POCO X6 Pro cannot change the style of notifications unless you enter PIN-code.

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On smartphones with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) notifications on the lock screen consume minimal energy, as they only use the pixels necessary to display text.

Why Notifications Are Not Shown on the Lock Screen

If you have enabled all settings but notifications are still not displayed, the problem may be one of the following:

1. Application limitations: Some messengers (such as Viber or WhatsApp) have their own notification settings that overlap the system settings of MIUI.
2. Battery optimization: The system can block the background activity of applications to save charge, especially for Redmi with large screens.
3. Do Not Disturb mode: Even if it is switched on selectively (for example, only for calls), it can affect the display of notifications.
4. Update MIUI. After upgrading to a new firmware version (for example, from MIUI 14 to MIUI 15), the settings may reset.

To check if the system optimizes the application, go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Select App] → Battery → Battery Optimization and set the value “No Limits”.

Permissions for individual applications: how to configure notifications selectively

Not all notifications are equally useful, for example, you may be interested in messages from Telegram, but you don't need alerts from games or news apps. MIUI has a tool for fine-tuning:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management.
2. Select an app from a list (such as Gmail or VK).
3. Activate the "Show notifications" switch.
4. Click on "Show on the lock screen" and select one of the options: 🔓 Show full - the text of the notification is displayed. 🔒 Hide content – only the app icon is shown. ❌ Do not show – notifications of this application will not be displayed.

MIUI 15 has an option called Priority Notifications, which allows you to pin important alerts at the top of the lock screen. To use it, activate the "Access Notifications" switch in the app settings.

Enable notifications in the app settings (e.g. in Telegram: Settings → Notifications and sounds)

Allow background activity in battery settings

Disable battery optimization for the application

Check if the application is added to “Hidden Notifications” on the lock screen-->

Hidden Features: How to Show Notifications Without Unlocking the Screen

By default, MIUI hides the content of some notifications (e.g., from banking applications or messengers with two-factor authentication enabled).

1. Activate Developer Mode by pressing Settings 7 times → About Phone → MIUI version.
2. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → for developers.
3. Find the option “Disable notification blocking” and activate it.
4. Reset the device.

Once activated, all notifications will be displayed in full, even if the app settings say "Hide content." However, remember that this reduces privacy - anyone who picks up your phone will be able to read messages without unlocking.

Another little-known trick is using widgets on the lock screen, and on MIUI 14/15, you can add a weather widget, a calendar, or even notes, to be displayed on top of notifications.

1. Unlock your phone and swipe left on the home screen.
2. Click "Edit" at the bottom of the screen.
3. Drag the desired widget in the section "lock screen".

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Developer mode allows you to bypass the MIUI restrictions on displaying notifications, but reduces privacy. Use it only if you are confident in the security of your device.

How to change the style of displaying notifications: icons, text, animation

MIUI offers several options for notifying the lock screen to change the style:

1. Go to Settings → Screen Lock and Password → Notification Style.
2. Choose one of the available options: 📌 Classic – notifications are displayed as a list with app icons. 🎨 Minimalism – only text without icons (saves space). ⚡ Animation – notifications appear with a smooth effect (not available on all models).

The POCO F5 and Redmi K60 also have a "Transparency Notifications" setting that allows you to make the background of alerts semi-transparent, which is useful if you use wallpaper with a dark background - the text will be better read.

For customizers, there’s another secret: if you install the theme from the Mi Theme Store, the notification style can change automatically, such as the “Dark Mode Pro” theme that makes notifications more contrasting, and the “iOS Style” theme that mimics the look of alerts on iPhones.

Notifications on Always On Display (AOD): Features of the Configuration

If your Xiaomi supports Always On Display, the notifications are set up separately.

1. Open Settings → Always on screen and lock → Always on Display.
2. Activate the "Show notifications" switch.
3. Choose the display style: 📱 App icons – only icons without text. 💬 Text of notifications - full text (may be reduced). ⏳ Time stamps – shows the time of receipt of the notification.

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The Xiaomi 13 Pro and Xiaomi 14 have a feature called Adaptive AOD, which automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the lighting, which is useful if you want to see notifications during the day, but do not want the screen to blind at night.

⚠️ Attention! feature Always On Display significantly reduces battery life on smartphones with LCD-screens (e.g. Redmi Note 12) 4G). Nana AMOLED-display (POCO F5 Pro, Xiaomi 13T) Energy consumption is minimal, as only the necessary pixels are illuminated.

Problems and Solutions: Notifications are missing or duplicated

Sometimes, the notifications on the lock screen behave strangely, disappearing after reading, duplicated or displayed late, and here are the most common problems and solutions:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting your notification settings.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset App Settings.
3. Confirm action. This will return all permissions for notifications to factory settings.

⚠️ Attention! Resetting your app settings will also remove all permissions (camera, microphone, geolocation) so you have to reset them after the procedure.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions