Xiaomi smartphone owners often face intrusive behavior from the MIUI operating system, which generates a huge number of pop-ups. These can be both system messages about security and banner ads from embedded applications. Constant screen blinking and sound signals annoy users, distract from work and significantly affect the battery life of the device.
Properly configured notifications make your smartphone a convenient tool, not a source of constant stress. In this article, we will examine all available methods of blocking, from simple switching off the sound to deep system settings that hide even the slightest hint of application activity.
It’s worth noting that the notification interface may differ across firmware versions, but the logic remains the same. We’ll look at universal action algorithms that are suitable for most models, including Redmi and POCO. Deep immersion in settings will allow you to fully control the information flow.
Basic setting of the notification center
The first step to silence is to work with a standard control menu, with modern versions of MIUI and HyperOS having a flexible alert management system for each application separately, so you don't have to be an expert to understand the basic switches.
To start, open Settings and find Notifications and Status, and this is the global control center where you can disable icons from your desktop or hide content from your locked screen, which is a basic privacy layer that you should set up first.
If you're concerned about a particular application, such as a game or social network, go to Application Management. Find the program you want in the list, select Notifications, and uncheck Allow Notifications. This method completely blocks any signals from the selected software.
It's important to differentiate between types of alerts. Some applications categorize them into important, advertising, secondary. MIUI security notifications can't be turned off completely by standard methods, but you can remove their soundtrack. Be careful when choosing categories so you don't miss really important messages from your bank or messenger.
Disabling system notifications and MIUI advertising
The most painful topic for Xiaomi users is built-in ads and system prompts, which appear in folders, in the Security app, and even in the settings menu. Fortunately, in recent firmware versions, the company has added the ability to disable personalized ads.
To remove banner ads, you need to go to the settings of your Mi Account. Go to Settings → Mi Account → Authorization and Security → Advertising Services. Here you need to find the Receive recommendations switch and turn it to Off. This action will turn off targeted advertising in system applications.
Why is the ad coming back?
The Security app is one of the most popular apps that generates pop-ups that recommend clearing memory or checking for virus. Go to the Security app, click on the gear in the top right corner, and turn off Receive Security Recommendations and Notifications.
Don’t forget that some system processes, such as app updates via GetApps, can also generate noise. disable auto-update in store settings or prevent it from showing notifications, leaving this feature only for manually installed programs.
Set up notifications for specific applications
The flexibility of Android allows you to fine-tune the behavior of each program, so you can let the app show banners, but you can stop making sound, or vice versa. This is especially useful for instant messengers, where it's important to see the message, but not hear the sound during working hours.
In Notifications and Status bar → Notification Management, you will see a complete list of all installed programs. By clicking on a specific application, you will be taken to a detailed menu.
- 🔔 Sound – choosing a melody or completely turning off the sound.
- 📳 Vibration – Turning on or off the tactile response.
- 🚫 Blocking – a complete ban on any notifications from the program.
- 👁 Hiding content – only the name of the application will be visible on the lock screen.
☑️ Checking the application settings
For social networks like Viber or Telegram, it is often more useful to use the internal settings of the app itself. In the Notifications section of the messenger, you can create exceptions for important contacts or set up “quiet” notifications that will not wake the screen.
Pay attention to the categories of notifications within the application. Many programs divide them into General, Marketing, Personal Messages. By disabling Marketing, you will get rid of spam by saving important alerts about new messages.
Use of the "Do Not Disturb" mode
Do Not Disturb is a powerful tool for temporarily cutting off all sounds and visual interference, and unlike completely disabling notifications, it allows you to create a “white list” of contacts that will make calls even in silence.
You can activate the mode through the notification curtain or in the Sound and vibration settings → Don't bother. Here you can set your schedule so that your phone automatically goes quiet at night or during meetings.
| Parameter | Description of action | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Sound. | Turns off all system sounds. | Turn it on at night. |
| Vibration. | Turns off the vibrating response. | Include in the movies |
| Visual effects | Screens go off when SMS arrives | For complete peace |
| Repeated calls | Missing the second call in 3 minutes | Leave it on. |
In the Do Not Disturb settings, be sure to check the Permissions section, where you can specify that calls from favorite contacts or repeated calls from the same number should ignore the silence mode, which is critical for emergency situations.
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Set up the automatic “Do Not Disturb” mode from 23:00 to 07:00 so that notifications do not wake you up at night, but the alarm continues to work.
Managing notifications on a locked screen
Often, users are annoyed not so much by the sound as by the constant activation of the screen in your pocket or on the table.Tune the behavior of the lock screen helps to save battery power and avoid accidental pressing.
In the Notifications and Status menu, look for Elements on the locked screen, and you can choose the display format to show all notifications, hide sensitive content, or not show anything, which is ideal for maximum concentration.
Also worth paying attention to the feature Advanced Notifications (or “Important Notifications” in some versions), which allows you to display only messages from selected applications on a locked screen, ignoring spam and news.
⚠️ Warning: If you turn off notifications on a locked screen completely, you may miss an incoming call or emergency message if the phone is lying down screen or in a bag.
For users who carry a phone in their pocket, the "Prevention of Accidental Pressing" feature is useful. Although it does not turn off notifications, it blocks the response of the touchscreen when the proximity sensor is closed, which prevents random dialing of numbers from the pocket.
Advanced methods and hidden settings
For power users who want to achieve absolute silence, there are deeper methods, which require caution because they affect system processes, and one of them is using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to freeze system notification services.
However, there is a safer way through the developer menu: Enable Developer Mode (7 times click on the version number in About Phone). Then find the App section and select the option Do Not Save Actions. This will cause the system to aggressively unload background processes, which will indirectly reduce the number of background notifications.
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Using the developer mode to limit background processes is a radical method that can lead to unstable messengers and loss of real-time messages.
Another effective method is to limit background activity for specific applications, so in the Battery and Performance (or Applications → Battery) section, you can set background activity limits for programs that shouldn't run in the background, not only removing notifications, but also saving charge.
If none of the methods worked and a particular app continues to spam, consider removing it or replacing it with an alternative. In the Android ecosystem, you almost always find a quieter and lighter analogue of a heavy system application.