How to permanently disable alerts EMERCOM on Xiaomi: working methods for all models

Why are the alerts of the Ministry of Emergency Situations appearing on Xiaomi and whether they can be removed

Xiaomi smartphone owners regularly face sudden beeps and pop-up alerts from the Emergency Situations Ministry, an emergency alert system that comes through the government’s data center system and is integrated at the MIUI firmware level. The main problem is that these alerts are accompanied by a loud beep that cannot be missed even when the phone is in silent mode.

Technically, these notifications are classified as Emergency Alerts, which are regulated by the laws of many countries, including Russia, and manufacturers are required to ensure that they are delivered to users. However, in practice, most of these messages are informational in nature (for example, warnings about high winds or high temperatures) and do not require urgent action, which is annoying for users who want to completely turn off the audio accompaniment or completely hide these notifications.

It’s important to understand that completely disabling such alerts can have legal consequences in some regions, but at the MIUI level there are legal ways to minimize their impact on everyday smartphone use. Next, we’ll look at all the methods available, from standard settings to hidden developer settings.

Method 1: Disconnection through standard MIUI settings

The easiest way to reduce alerts is to use built-in MIUI tools, which works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models with MIUI 12-15 firmware and does not require superuser rights.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
3. In the search box, type Emergency situations or Emergency Alerts (the name may vary depending on the firmware version).
4. Select the app from the list and tap it.
5. Turn off the Display Notifications switch.
6. Additionally, you can prohibit the auto-run of this application in the Auto-run menu.

This method allows you to turn off visual notifications, but the sound signal can continue to play. To completely turn off the sound, you will need to use additional methods described below.

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Method 2: Configure security settings (for MIUI 14+)

Newer versions of MIUI (starting with the 14th) have a separate section for managing emergency alerts, which is more effective than standard notification disabling, as it allows you to flexibly adjust the types of messages you receive.

1. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security.
2. Scroll down and select Emergency Alerts.
3. In the menu you will see a list of types of notifications: 🚨 Disaster warnings (floods, hurricanes) 🔥 Fire alerts ⚠️ Other emergency reports (including test reports)

Turn off unnecessary categories by moving the sliders to the left.

Reproduce the sound when received

Please note that some types of alerts (such as terrorist threats) cannot be turned off as a legal requirement, and that settings may be reset once the MIUI is updated, so it is recommended to check them periodically.

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Method 3: Using Developer Mode (for Power Users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use the hidden settings of the developer mode, which requires carefulness, because the wrong changes can affect the stability of the smartphone.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version (you will see a message saying "You became a developer").

Settings

For developers

USB debugging

Turn off emergency alerts

Disable Emergency Alerts

Restart the device to apply the changes.

On some models (Xiaomi) 12/13 series, Redmi Note 11/12) This parameter may not be available. ADB-The teams that will be discussed in the next section.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods have failed, the most reliable method is to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting a smartphone to a computer and executing multiple commands, the advantage of which is that it works on all versions of MIUI and Xiaomi models, including the new flagships of 2023-2026.

First, prepare everything you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB Tools.
• 📱 Smartphone with enabled debugging USB (see previous section).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Follow the instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission on the phone screen.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Execute the command to disable emergency alerts: adb shell settings put global captive_portal_detection_enabled 0 adb shell settings put global emergency_alert_allow_vibration 0 adb shell settings put global emergency_alert_allow_sound 0
5. Reboot your smartphone with the command: adb reboot

Once the alerts are restarted, the Emergencies Ministry will no longer be able to produce sound and vibration, but the notifications themselves may continue to come in the curtain.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver

⚠️ Warning: Disabling the com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver system application may cause the communication module to work in an unstable way. If the mobile network is lost after the command is executed, return the settings with the command: adb shell pm enable com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver

Method 5: Alternative solutions (if nothing helps)

If none of the above methods have worked, consider alternative approaches that are less reliable, but can help in some cases:

The most radical but effective way is to install custom firmware, for example, LineageOS completely removes all the system alerts of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, but requires unlocking the bootloader and having root rights, which is only suitable for experienced users who are willing to sacrifice the warranty.

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Before installing custom firmware, make a full backup via TWRP Recovery or the standard Mi Backup app. This will help restore data in the event of a crash.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to turn off Emergencies alerts, users often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to solve them:

• 🔄 Settings are reset after the update MIUI → Before updating, take screenshots of current parameters or use ADB fixative.
• 🔊 The sound of the alerts continues to play → Check if Do Not Disturb mode is enabled with exceptions for system notifications (Settings) → Notifications → Don't disturb).
• 📵 The mobile network disappeared after ADB-team → Run adb shell pm enable com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver and restart the device.
• ⚙️ No "Emergency Alerts" in the settings → Update your firmware to the latest version or change region to India (see spoiler above).

Another common mistake is to try to disable alerts via the Sound and Vibration menu, which is only responsible for standard application notifications, not system emergency messages, which are managed exclusively through Security Settings or ADB.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Redmi) K50 Pro) after the notifications have been disabled ADB Emergency call function (112) may stop working. Check the emergency numbers before using this method!

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