How to hide the notification curtain on the lock screen Xiaomi: the complete guide

The notification curtain on the lock screen Xiaomi is a convenient feature for quick access to alerts, but not all users like that confidential information (messages, letters, reminders) is displayed when the phone is locked. This problem is especially relevant for owners of smartphones Redmi, POCO and Black Shark, where the default display of the full content of notifications even without unlocking.

In this article, you will find three proven ways to completely remove the notification curtain from the lock screen or limit its functionality. We will analyze the settings for both the latest versions of MIUI 14 and older versions (MIUI 12/13), and also look at the nuances for different models. If you are annoyed that anyone bystander can see your messages from WhatsApp or Telegram, this guide is for you.

Why notifications on the lock screen can be dangerous

Displaying notifications on a locked screen is not just a privacy issue, but a potential security threat.

• 🔓 Access to personal data: Even without unlocking your phone, outsiders can see the contents of messages, emails or notifications from banking apps.
• 📱 Social engineering vulnerability: Attackers can use information from notifications (such as confirmation codes) to hack accounts.
• 🔄 Random Actions: Some Xiaomi models allow you to interact with notifications directly from the lock screen (e.g., respond to messages), which increases the risk of unwanted actions.
• 📊 Data collection: If a phone falls into the hands of someone with bad intentions, notifications can reveal your habits (for example, frequent use of certain services).

According to statistics, more than 60% of users do not change the default notification settings, leaving their data open, and MIUI has built-in protection tools – they just need to be configured correctly.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO F3) Even after the notifications are turned off, the new message indicator (the envelope icon) may remain on the lock screen. To remove it completely, you will need to additionally adjust the Security menu.

Method 1: Disable notifications via lock screen settings

The easiest and most versatile method is to use the built-in MIUI options. This method works on all modern Xiaomi smartphones, including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark, regardless of the firmware version (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (in some versions of MIUI it may be called Lock and Password).
3. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
4. Click on the Notification Style and select Do Not Show Notifications.
5. Save the changes and check the result by locking the screen.

If your MIUI version does not have a Notification Style option, try an alternative path:

Settings → Applications → Permissions → Notifications → Notification settings on the lock screen

Make sure the phone is charged (sets may reset when discharged)

Remember password/pattern lock (unblocking may be required after changes)

Check if important notifications (e.g. from banking applications) are being used

Make a backup of settings (in case of failure)

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Some models (such as Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50) may have an icon-like new message indicator after disabling notifications to remove it:

1. Return to the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Additional Settings.
3. Turn off the option to show notification icons.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later, after disabling notifications on the lock screen, the Always-on Display function may stop working (if it was activated). To return it, you will have to turn on the notifications display back, but limit their content (about this in the next way).

Method 2: Hiding the contents of notifications (without completely disabling)

If you need to leave notifications on the lock screen but hide their content (to only show the name of the app, not the text of the message), use this setting. This is true for users who want to see the presence of new alerts, but not disclose their details.

How to do this:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar.
• 🔒 Select Notifications on the Lock screen.
• 📌 Click on Hide the contents of notifications and activate the switch.
• 🔄 If necessary, add exceptions for individual applications (e.g. Google Messages or Google Messages). SMS).

After that, the lock screen will only show the app icons and the number of new notifications, but not the text. For example, instead of the message "Hi! How are you?" you will see only "1 new message on WhatsApp".

Some devices (such as the POCO X3 Pro or Redmi Note 11) have an option to show notifications only when unlocked, in which case the notification curtain will be empty until you unlock the phone.

I leave it as it is (exhibited in full)

I hide the contents, but leave the badges.

Turn off notifications completely.

I use exceptions for individual applications.

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Method 3: Set up notifications for individual applications

If you only need to hide notifications from certain apps (such as messengers or emails) and leave others visible, use customized settings, which is convenient when you want to hide private messages, but leave notices from banks or utility apps visible.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the application you want to change your settings for (such as WhatsApp or Viber).
3. Go to the Notifications section.
4. Turn off the option to Show on the lock screen or select Hide content.
5. Repeat the steps for other applications if necessary.

For example, Telegram can leave notifications on the lock screen but hide the text of messages, and SMS can disable them completely, a flexible way to manage privacy.

If you use MIUI 14, a new option has appeared in the notification settings, Notification Categories, which allows you to configure in more detail what types of alerts are displayed on the lock screen (for example, hide only group chats on WhatsApp, but leave private messages).

What to do if settings are not saved or reset

Sometimes users encounter a problem when the notification settings are reset after a phone reboot or MIUI update, and here are the most common reasons and ways to address them:

• 🔄 Automatic update MIUI: After you install a new firmware version, some of the settings go back to factory settings. Check them after each update.
• 🔋 Setting reset: If the phone is down to 0% or has been forced to restart, settings may reset.Always keep the charge above 15%.
• 📱 Conflict with the optimizer: in MIUI There's a Security Optimization feature that can reset settings. Turn it off in Settings. → Battery and productivity → Optimization of security.
• 🔒 Corporate Policy Limits: If your phone is linked to a work account (e.g., via Microsoft Intune), the administrator can block changes to your settings.

If the settings are reset regularly, try the following:

1. Back up your current settings through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
2. Turn off automatic optimization in Settings → Battery and Performance → Optimization.
3. Check if the phone has cache cleaner apps (such as Clean Master) that can interfere with the system.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global (international firmware) and MIUI China (Chinese firmware) may have different ways to customize. If you use custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu), some menu items may be called differently or not.

Additional security measures for the lock screen

Disabling notifications is only part of the protection, and to fully secure the data on the lock screen, we also recommend:

• 🔐 Use a complex password: a pattern lock or PIN-4-digit code is easy to pick up. It is better to use a password of letters and numbers (minimum 8 characters).
• 👤 Disable the prompts: in Settings → Lock screen → Additional settings remove the display of owner name, date and other information.
• 📸 Hide widgets: Weather, calendar or music widgets on the lock screen may reveal extra information. → Lock screen → Widgets.
• 🔍 Configure Find Device: Activate Remote Management via Mi Account so that in case of theft, you can lock your phone or erase data.

On devices with MIUI 14, the Privat Mode feature has been introduced, which allows you to hide notifications from certain contacts or applications even after unlocking your phone. It is activated in Settings → Privacy → Private Mode.

If you often pass your phone to colleagues or friends (for example, to show a photo), turn on the Guest Mode feature:

Settings → System and device → Additional → Guest mode

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