How to turn off quick answers to Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions

Owners of modern Xiaomi smartphones often face intrusive notifications that appear at the most inopportune moment. the feature of quick answers that allows you to instantly respond to messages sometimes causes random sending or just annoying with its constant appearance.

The MIUI shell interface and the newer HyperOS offer many customization options, but finding the right switches is difficult. The settings menu is full of options, and some features are hidden in non-obvious sections. In this article, we will detail all the possible ways to deactivate this feature, from standard message settings to system restrictions for specific applications.

It’s worth noting that the methodology may vary depending on the operating system version and model of your device. For example, on Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi 14, the paths to settings may differ visually, but the logic remains the same. We’ll look at universal solutions that will help you remove unnecessary elements from the lock screen and from the application interface.

Configure the standard application Messages

The first and most obvious step is to check the settings of the built-in SMS application. This is where the most common option is to respond to messages directly from the lock screen or from the notification curtain. If you use a standard Google Messages client or a branded MIUI Messages, the algorithm of actions will be similar, but menu items can be called differently.

To start, you need to open the message app and find the menu icon, which is usually represented by three dots or a gear. In the list that opens, you should select the Settings section. Here we are interested in the subsection associated with notifications or notifications on the lock screen, and this is where the switch that allows or prohibits the display of quick response buttons is located.

It's important to understand the difference between displaying text and interacting with it, so you can preview text but not allow the "Apply" or "Call" buttons to appear, which will help keep the content confidential, but eliminate the risk of accidental clicking.

• 📱 Open the Messages app and go to settings via the menu.
• 🔔 Find the Notifications or Lock Screen section».
• ❌ Uncheck the box from the item “Quick Answers” or “Actions on the lock screen».

After making the changes, it is recommended to restart the device to make sure that the settings have been applied correctly. If the feature continues to work, it may be duplicated in the Android system settings, which we will discuss below. It is also worth checking whether the Do Not Disturb mode is activated with special rules that may ignore the standard notification settings.

System settings of Android notifications

The MIUI shell is deeply integrated into Android, so many of the options are duplicated at the operating system level. If the disabling in the application did not work, you need to check the global notification settings. This is especially true for Android versions 11, 12, 13 and later, where notification management has become more flexible.

Go to the general settings of your smartphone and find the Notifications and Status bar section, where you can control the behavior of all system pollinations. We are interested in the item "Notifications on the lock screen", when you go to it, the system will offer several options: show everything, hide confidential data or not show anything.

Choosing the option of "Do Not Show Notifications" will completely hide any alerts, including response buttons. However, this is a radical measure. A softer option is to choose "Hide confidential data", which will only leave the sender's name, but remove the text and action buttons. In some versions of the firmware, there is a separate "Allow answers from the lock screen" switch that needs to be converted to an inactive state.

Remember that there are different rules for different applications, and you can set the notification behavior for each software you install separately, so if you're only concerned about messaging from messengers, not SMS, it's more logical to set it up through the management of specific applications, not globally.

Managing Notifications for Messengers

Modern users are more likely to communicate on WhatsApp, Telegram or Viber than through regular SMS. These applications have their own notification settings, which often overlap the system. To turn off quick answers specifically for messengers, you need to go to the settings of the application itself.

On Telegram, for example, you need to go to Settings → Notifications, and you can find “Show previews” or “Actions in notifications,” and turning these off will remove the ability to quickly respond from the curtain. On WhatsApp, the path is like “Settings” → “Notifications,” where you need to uncheck “Show notifications” or turn off preview messages.

However, even when the settings inside the app are turned off, Android can impose its own rules. To guarantee that you remove the response buttons, go to the phone's settings, select Apps, find the desired messenger, and open Notifications. In the list of notification categories (such as Messages), click on the gear icon or the arrow on the right, there may be a "Allow Action" switch hidden there.

This integrated approach allows you to fine-tune the behavior of each application, so you can leave sound signals, but you can remove the visual elements of the response, which is especially useful for work chats where you don't need an instant reaction, but it's important to know about the new message.

Turning off pop-up windows and plaques

Often, quick responses are like pop-ups that appear on top of the current app, which in Xiaomi and Android terminology are called “Pop-up notifications” or “Banners,” which can be very disruptive when playing games or watching videos.

To turn them off, you need to go to the settings of a particular application, as described in the previous section, and find the notification category. Within the category, look for "Pop-up notifications" or "Show as a pop-up." The switch must be turned off, in which case the notification will only come in the curtain without interrupting your work.

There's also a floating window feature in the MIUI shell itself. Sometimes messengers can open in floating mode. Check the "Special Features" or "Floating Windows" section in the general settings. You can prevent applications from running in floating mode by default.

Another nuance is Do Not Disturb mode. If it's on, pop-ups are locked automatically, but only select contacts can come in. Check the settings of this mode to make sure it's not set too aggressively or, conversely, too softly for your needs.

Use of the "Do Not Disturb" mode

Do Not Disturb (DND) is a powerful tool for temporarily or permanently disabling all distractions, including quick responses. On Xiaomi smartphones, it has advanced functionality and flexible schedule settings.

You can activate it through the notification curtain or in the Sound and Vibration settings. You can set exceptions in the mode menu: for example, allow calls from favorite contacts, but completely disable any notifications from applications, in which no application will be able to show a quick response or a pop-up.

You can set up the Do Not Disturb mode automatically at night or during calendar meetings, which eliminates the need to manually switch switch switch switches each time, and you can create a separate profile for work, where only work applications are allowed.

• 🌙 Turn on the "Do Not Disturb" mode for silence.
• ⚙️ Set up exceptions for important contacts.
• 📅 Set an automatic activation schedule.

Using this mode is the best way to guarantee that you get rid of any interruptions, but remember that in this mode you can miss really important messages if you don't set the exceptions correctly, so it's recommended to test the settings at a safe time.

Specificity of Redmi and POCO models

Redmi and POCO sub-brands often run on stripped-down or modified versions of the MIUI shell. In some cases (especially in Chinese firmware versions), the menu may differ. For example, in POCO Launcher, some notification settings are placed in a separate Security app.

In the Security app, look for the Notifications or Application Management section. This can include ad blocking and intrusive notifications feature that also affects the behavior of system plaques. Disabling Recommendations and Advertising Notifications in this section often helps to clear the interface of unnecessary visual noise.

Additionally, devices with MediaTek processors (often found in budget Redmis) may have their own optimization layer that adds their floating windows. Check the settings under Advanced Settings → Floating Window. If there are active apps there, turn them off.

If you own a Black Shark or Redmi K game model (a global version of POCO F), you may have a "Game Turbo" active mode that blocks all notifications while playing, but can also add its own overlays. Game Turbo settings are in the "Security" app and allow you to flexibly configure which apps may interrupt the game.

Problem Solving and Additional Advice

Sometimes all settings are checked, switches are turned off, and quick answers keep popping up. In such cases, the problem may be in the app cache or version conflict. Try clearing the cache of the Messages app or the troubled messenger. To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All Apps, select the one you want and click Clear Cache.

If cleaning the cache didn't help, you can try resetting the application settings. This will return all permissions and notification options to factory values. After resetting, you will have to reset important notifications, but this often solves problems with "stuck" functions. The path to reset: "Settings" → "Applications" → menu (three dots) → "Reset application settings."

⚠️ Warning: Resetting your application settings will remove your permissions (camera, microphone) for all programs. Be prepared to re-enable access when you first launch your applications.

It's also worth checking if you have third-party launchers or notification management apps installed, which can take control and show their own response widgets, and temporarily disable or uninstall such applications for verification.

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Tip: Before you reset your system, take screenshots of important configurations, which will help you quickly restore the familiar environment after returning to factory settings.

In rare cases, a bug in a particular firmware version may be the cause. If the problem has occurred after the update, it makes sense to search the forums about your model. It may be a known error and the manufacturer has already released a patch, or, conversely, recommends rolling back to the previous version.

Frequent Questions (FAQ)

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Completely disabling quick answers requires a comprehensive approach: settings inside the application, Android system settings and checking individual rules for each messenger.

So to sum up, it's a matter of minutes if you know where to look, getting rid of intrusive functions, and following the instructions consistently, checking each app, makes your smartphone much more user-friendly, and having a clean interface without the need to push the buttons helps you focus on what's important and reduces digital noise.