How to turn off notification curtain when blocking on Xiaomi: all ways

Are you tired of the fact that every time you unlock Xiaomi, the notification curtain opens first, and only then the desktop» MIUI This is annoying to many users, because instead of having quick access to apps, you have to swipe, and fortunately, you can turn off the curtain in a number of ways, from standard settings to hidden settings, and even to the most basic of things. ADB-team-up.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for different versions of MIUI (12 to 14), including workarounds for models where the option is hidden by the manufacturer. You will learn how to remove the curtain on both new flagships (Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12) and budget devices (POCO M5, Redmi 10A).

Why does the notification curtain open when unlocked?

The automatic opening of the curtain when unlocked is a MIUI feature that Xiaomi describes as “convenience,” which the developers have suggested is a way for users to see new notifications without doing anything.

• ⏱️ Time is lost – instead of one swipe to unlock you have to do two (first close the curtain, then open the desired application).
• 🎯 The usual gesture is lost – many users intuitively pull the screen up, waiting to see the desktop, and get into notifications.
• 🔋 Battery consumption – Animation of opening the curtain and loading notification widgets consume additional energy.
• 👁️ Privacy issues – if notifications are displayed on the lock screen (for example, from messengers), anyone can see them.

Interestingly, in the early versions of MIUI (before the 12th), this feature did not exist – it appeared as part of “interface optimization”, while in some regional firmware (for example, for Europe), the option is disabled by standard means, and in global versions it can be hidden.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

On most Xiaomi devices (especially MIUI 13/14), the option to turn off the curtain is hidden in the Lock Screen menu.

1. Open Settings → Always on screen and lock (or lock screen in older versions).
2. Scroll down to the Lock Style or Additional Settings section.
3. Find Automatically open the notification curtain (or Show notifications when unlocked) and turn off the slider.

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

• 🔍 Settings → Notifications and status bar → Notification curtain → Unlocking behaviour.
• 📱 In some models (POCO X5, Redmi Note 11) is called Show the curtain when unlocked and is in Settings → Home screen.

Important! On devices with MIUI for Russia (RU version), this item may not be available due to local firmware limitations, in which case move on to the following methods.

Make sure you have the latest version. MIUI|Make a backup copy of the settings|Remember your current password/pattern lock|Check the operation of sensory gestures-->

Method 2: Using a hidden menu "Laboratory" MIUI»

If the standard path doesn’t work, try activating hidden settings through MIUI Lab, which works on most devices with MIUI 12-14, but you need to be careful:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 5 times in a row on the MIUI version until the notification appears You became a developer!
3. Return to the main Settings menu → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Activate Developer Mode (if not already enabled).
5. Find the MIUI Lab (or MIUI Special Opportunities) and open it.
6. In the Lock Screen section, find the option to Turn off the automatic opening of the curtain (may be called otherwise, for example, Skip notification shade on unlock).

On some firmware (for example, Xiaomi.eu) in the “Laboratory” there is a separate item Lockscreen notifications behavior – select the option “Do not open”.

⚠️ Attention: Changes in the Laboratory MIUI» If the curtains are gone or the gestures are no longer working, reset the settings in this section (Reset the lab at the bottom of the menu).

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods have not worked, you can use them. ADB-It's a universal way that works even on firmware without access to hidden settings:

• 🖥️ Computer with ADB-tools installed.
• 📱 Included Developer Mode and Debugging by USB smartphone.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Execute the shutter command: adb shell settings put global lockscreen_notification_shade_disabled 1
5. Reboot the phone.

To get it back, use the same command by replacing 1 with 0.

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If ADB-Try to run adb shell settings delete global first. lockscreen_notification_shade_disabled, repeat the main command.

Method 4: Installation of an alternative launcher

If software methods do not help, you can bypass the problem by changing the launcher. Some third-party shells (for example, Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher) allow you to adjust the behavior of the lock screen, including disabling the automatic opening of the curtain.

How it works:

1. Install an alternative launcher from Google Play.
2. In the launcher settings, find the Lock Screen or Gestures section.
3. Turn off the option to Show notifications when unlocked (the name may vary).
4. Assign the default launcher in your phone settings (Settings → Applications → Default).

Cons of this method:

• ⚠️ Not all launchers support this feature (check before installation).
• 🔋 Possible increased battery consumption due to the operation of the third-party shell.
• 📱 On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) MIUI Blocks the change of the launcher without root rights.

The best launchers to turn off the curtains:

• 🌟 Nova Launcher (Nova Lockscreen plug-in)
• 🚀 Hyperion Launcher (built-in lock setting)
• 🔄 Lawnchair (requires manual adjustment through the ADB)

Method 5: Manual editing of system files (root only)

If you have root rights, you can turn off the curtain by editing system files, which is risky, but it's 100 percent effective.

• 📱 Root access (for example, via Magisk).
• 🛠️ File Manager with support for root (Root Explorer, Solid Explorer).
• 💾 Backup of the system (in case of errors).

Instructions:

1. Open the file manager and go to /system/csc/others.xml (or /system/csc/feature.xml on some firmware).
2. Find the line with the ConfigLockscreenNotificationShade option or LOCKSCREEN_NOTIFICATION_SHADE.
3. Change the value from true to false:

<CscFeature_LockScreen_ShowNotificationShade>false</CscFeature_LockScreen_ShowNotificationShade>

1. Save the file, set the rights 644 (rw-r--r---).
2. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to a device blink (complete failure).If the phone does not turn on after the changes, try recovering via Fastboot or reflash the device.

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Editing system files is an extreme method. Make sure to back up your system files via TWRP or MIUI Backup before you start!

What to do if the curtain is completely gone?

Sometimes, when you turn off the automatic curtain, it stops even when you swipe down, and this is a MIUI bug that you can fix.

• 🔄 Rebooting the phone – 70% of the time helps to get the curtain back.
• 📱 Resetting launcher settings: Open Settings → Annexes → Application management. Find Louncher. MIUI (or MIUI Press the Warehouse. → Clear the data.
• 🛠️ Recovery through ADB: adb shell cmd overlay reset com.android.systemui
• 📲 Update MIUI — In newer versions of firmware bugs are often fixed.