Telegram pop-ups on Xiaomi can annoy even the most patient users. These obsessive windows appear on top of all windows, interrupt games, interfere with work and eat up battery power. The problem is complicated by the fact that MIUI and the messenger itself have separate notification settings that often conflict with each other.
In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to disable bubble notifications, from standard MIUI settings to hidden developer settings. The instructions are relevant for all Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco and Black Shark models based on MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese firmware), and you’ll learn why notifications can come back after a reboot and how to fix it once and for all.
Why Telegram bubbles appear even after the shutdown
The main reason for intrusive notifications lies in the dual control system:
- 📱 At the level MIUI — The operating system decides which notifications to show in bubble form, ignoring the settings of the application.
- 🤖 At the Telegram level, the messenger has its own notification display options that may conflict with the MIUI.
- 🔄 Automatic recovery – after updating Telegram or resetting settings MIUI bubbles may come back.
Another common problem is the specificity of Chinese firmware (e.g., Xiaomi 12/13 for the CN market), where notification settings are limited by Miui policy, which would require additional manipulation of the application rights.
Method 1: Disabling bubbles in MIUI settings
The most obvious method is to use built-in MIUI tools. However, there are pitfalls: the path to settings may vary depending on the firmware version.
Instructions for MIUI 13-14:
- Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
- Tap on Notification Management (or Notification Settings in older versions).
- Find Telegram in the list of applications and select it.
- Turn off the Bubble Switch (or Pop-up Notifications).
- Important! scroll down and check Notification Categories - there may be separate settings for chats, calls and channels.
On MIUI 12 and below, the path is different:
Settings → Applications → Application Management → Telegram → Notifications → BubblesMIUI notification settings are open
Found Telegram app in the list
Bubble switch switch switch is off.
Notification categories (chats, calls) checked
Reboot the phone to apply changes-->
⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 13 Ultra) the Bubble option may not be available. In this case, proceed to Method 2.
Method 2: Notification settings within Telegram
Even if you have disabled the bubbles in MIUI, Telegram itself can ignore these settings. To completely block pop-ups, you need to:
- Open Telegram and go to Settings → Notifications and sounds.
- Select Pop-up Notifications (or Bubbles in newer versions).
- Turn off all categories: 💬 chat 📞 Calls. 📢 Channels 🔔 Groups
Exceptions
Critical detail: In some versions of Telegram (e.g. 9.8.4 and later), the pop-up notification option is hidden behind an additional menu. To see it, first turn off notification sounds - this will unlock access to the advanced options.
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If bubbles keep popping up after you shut down, try clearing Telegram's cache: Settings → Apps → Telegram → Storage → Clear cache. This will reset the notifications' temporary settings.
Method 3: Using Do Not Disturb Mode for Telegram
If previous methods didn't work, you can go around the way of adding Telegram to the Do Not Disturb mode exception list, which won't shut down the bubbles completely, but will make them less intrusive.
How to set up:
- 🔕 Go to Settings. → Sounds and vibrations → Don't disturb.
- Select Application Settings.
- Find Telegram and set it to Important Notifications or Sound Only.
- Turn off the option to show as pop-ups (if available).
| Do not disturb mode. | The effect for Telegram | Are bubbles showing? |
|---|---|---|
| Off. | All notifications are active | Yes. |
| Only important. | Calls and messages from the chosen ones | Partially (for important only) |
| Just alarm clocks. | All Telegram notifications are blocked | No. |
| All sounds are off. | Notifications come without sound or vibration | Yes (but no sound) |
⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with firmware for the Chinese market (CN ROM) Do Not Disturb May Not Block Bubbles Due to Policy Limitations MIUI. This will only help with Method 5.
Method 4: Disconnect through the developer settings
If standard methods don't work, you'll have to use hidden MIUI options, which requires activation of developer mode, but gives you 100% results.
Steps:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Enter the Mi Account password if required.
Settings → Additional → For Developers
Notifications → Notification bubbles
Show notifications in the form of bubbles
For MIUI 14, an additional step may be required:
Settings → Applications → Permissions Management → Special Permits → Notification Bubbles → Disable for TelegramWhat to do if there is no option “Notification Bubbles” in the developer mode?
Method 5: Radical solution – blocking notifications via ADB
If none of the methods worked, the system-level notifications are disabled using ADB, which is suitable for advanced users and requires a computer.
Instructions:
- Install ADB Tools on your PC.
- Turn on USB debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 taps → For developers → USB debugging).
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm grant org.telegram.messenger android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS And then adb shell cmd notification allow_bubbles org.telegram.messenger false
On Xiaomi with MIUI 14, it also helps to disable the Adaptive Notifications feature:
Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Adaptive notifications → Disable