How to turn off notifications on a locked screen Xiaomi: the complete guide

Notifications on a locked Xiaomi screen can be useful when you need to quickly see an important message or a missed call, but they often become a source of irritation: personal correspondence is visible to outsiders, the screen is lit at night due to unnecessary alerts, and sensitive data (codes from SMS, bank notifications) are visible, especially for owners of Redmi and POCO, where MIUI defaults to show the details of notifications even on lock.

In this article you will find 3 Proven ways to disable notifications on the lock screen โ€“ from basic settings to hidden features MIUI, All models that work on the current model (Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 We'll also look at how to selectively hide notifications for individual applications, without losing the functionality of other alerts. MIUI 12โ€“14 Android 10โ€“14.

Why are the notifications on the block dangerous?

Showing notifications on a locked screen is not just a matter of convenience, it's also a security risk.

  • ๐Ÿ”“ Leakage of confidential data: codes from SMS (Two-factor authentication, bank notifications, private messages from messengers.
  • ๐Ÿ‘€ Privacy breach: Colleagues, relatives, or random people can see the contents of notifications without unlocking their phone.
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Battery consumption: The screen turns on at each notification, which reduces battery life.
  • ๐Ÿ˜ด Night wakes: glowing screen can interfere with sleep if notifications come at night.

According to a Kaspersky study (2023), 68% of personal data breaches are due to incorrect notification settings on mobile devices, with MIUI showing full notifications on lock by default, as opposed to pure Android, where this feature is disabled.

๐Ÿ“Š You turn off notifications on the lock?
Yeah, totally.
Only for certain applications
No, I'm comfortable.
I don't know how to do that.

Method 1: Disable notifications via MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use standard MIUI settings, which is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models based on Android 10โ€“14.

Instructions:

  1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
  2. Go to the Notifications and Status bar section.
  3. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
  4. Click on Do Not Show Notifications or Hide the Contents of Notifications (depending on the MIUI version).

Some firmware (MIUI 13+) may have an additional button to show notification icons โ€“ it can also be turned off so that even application icons are not displayed on the lock.

Whether "Settings" are open" โ†’ "Notifications"?

Is the "lock screen" selected?

Is the content of the notifications disabled?

Have the settings for individual applications been checked?-->

โš ๏ธ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, POCO X5 Pro after updating to MIUI 14 notification settings can be reset, and it is recommended to check them after each major update.

Method 2: Selective disabling for individual applications

If you want to hide notifications only for banking apps, instant messengers or social networks, but leave alerts from other services (for example, Google Calendar or Mi Fit), use individual settings:

How to do this:

  1. Go to Settings โ†’ Notifications and Status bar โ†’ Notification management.
  2. Select the application you want to change your settings for (such as SberBank Online or WhatsApp).
  3. Turn off the Show on the lock screen or select Hide content.
  4. For instant messengers (Telegram, Viber) additionally disable Preview in the notification settings of the application itself.
AnnexRecommended settingReason.
Banking (Sberbank, Tinkoff)Disable the display on lockdownConfirmation codes, account balance
Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram)Hide the contentsPersonal messages, media files
Social networks (Vkontakte, Instagram)Showing without detailMentions, likes (uncritical)
Mail (Gmail, Yandex.Mail)Disable or hideLetters of confidential information

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For applications with two-factor authentication (like Google Authenticator), be sure to turn off lock notifications โ€“ this will prevent one-time codes from leaking.

Method 3: Use Do Not Disturb (DND) Mode

If you need to temporarily turn off all notifications (for example, overnight or during a meeting), use Do Not Disturb mode (DND). V MIUI he's flexible:

Algorithm of action:

  1. Open Settings โ†’ Sound and vibration โ†’ Do not disturb.
  2. Activate the mode manually or set the schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
  3. In the Exclusions section, select which notifications are allowed to show (calls, alarms, messages from selected contacts).
  4. Turn off the option to Show notifications on the lock screen in the DND settings.

The advantage of this method is flexibility: you can allow important alerts (like calls from family), but hide everything else. On the Xiaomi 13 Pro and POCO F4 GT, DND mode also blocks the visual effects of notifications (screen blinking, icons).

How to Set Up DND Exceptions for Important Contacts
1. In the Do Not Disturb settings, select Exceptions โ†’ Calls/Messages. 2. Click Favorite Contacts and add numbers that should notify you even in DND. 3. For instant messengers (e.g. Telegram), turn on Priority Notifications in the chat settings.

Additional settings for advanced users

If standard methods didnโ€™t help, try these hidden MIUI features:

  • ๐Ÿ”ง ADB-Commands: To completely disable notifications on the lock, you can use the command: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 0 Developer mode enabled and PC connection required.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Secret Menu: Dial in the dial ##4636##, then select Phone Information โ†’ Battery settings and disable Notification Optimization (not working on all models).
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Resetting notification settings: In Settings โ†’ Annexes โ†’ Application management โ†’ Threefold (โ‹ฎ) โ†’ Reset the notification settings.

For models with MIUI 14 based on Android 13/14 (for example, Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+), the Privacy Notifications feature in the security settings is available. It automatically hides the contents of notifications if the phone detects unauthorized access (for example, on the face or fingerprint).

โš ๏ธ Attention: Use ADB-commands can cause notifications to crash. Before executing, back up your data through Settings โ†’ Memory. โ†’ Backup.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the shutdown, notifications may continue to appear, and consider typical situations and ways to fix them:

Problem.Reason.Decision
Notifications are shown despite outages in the settingsCache system or application conflictClear the cache in Settings โ†’ Applications โ†’ System โ†’ Settings
Settings are reset after rebootingFirmware error (often on MIUI 13)Update the software or reset the settings
Notifications of banking applications are not hiddenThe application has administrator rightsTurn off rights to Settings โ†’ Passwords and Security โ†’ Administrator privileges
Notification icons remain on lockThe option to show icons is enabledTurn it off in Settings โ†’ Notifications โ†’ Lock screen

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If the problem persists after all the manipulations, check to see if the phone has "optimizers" or "cleaners" (such as Clean Master) installed, which often override the notification settings.

Can I turn off notifications on the lock only for sleep?
Yes, use Do Not Disturb with schedule settings, for example, set the interval from 23:00 to 7:00 and turn off the notifications on lock in the exceptions.
Why did the notifications start showing again after the MIUI 14 update?
This is a known firmware error. Solution: Reset notification settings to Settings โ†’ Annexes โ†’ Management of notifications โ†’ โ‹ฎ โ†’ Reset.Update all system applications through the Mi App Store.
How to hide notifications only for SMS, but leave the rest?
Go to Settings โ†’ Notifications โ†’ Notifications โ†’ Messages and turn off Show Lock screen. For Google Messages, also turn off Preview in the app settings.
Will alarm notifications work if you turn them off on lock?
Yes, alarms are system alerts and will work regardless of the notification settings on the lock screen.
Can I return the old notification settings after the MIUI update?
No, but you can manually customize the current version to suit your needs. If the functionality is critical, consider rolling back the firmware through Fastboot (requires skills and unlocked bootloader).