Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face intrusive behavior of the MIUI operating system or the new HyperOS. A constantly pop-up window about the presence of a new firmware version that covers part of the screen and requires immediate action can be very annoying, especially if you prefer the stability of the current build or expect a more verified update without bugs.
System update notifications are built deep into the shell and don’t have a simple “Disable” button in the standard settings menu. However, there are proven ways to get around these limitations. In this article, we’ll look at how to disable notifications from the system’s Update app, block network access for system services, and use special commands to hide the red dot.
It's important to understand that ignoring updates completely can be risky. Security patches often come with updates like this, closing system vulnerabilities, but if you're a power user and you're confident in your actions, you can take control of the process.
Disabling notifications through system settings
The safest and first step for every user is to set up notifications directly in the smartphone menu, and the standard way to turn off sound signals and pop-up banners, although the red dot on the icon may remain.
To start, you need to find the system app that is responsible for upgrades. Go to Settings, select About Phone and click on the MIUI or HyperOS version. In the window that opens, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Update Options.
You can turn off automatic download and installation here, but for full control, go to the application management menu. Open Settings → Applications → All applications. Find the Component Update or System Update app on the list.
- 🔴 Click on the Notifications item and turn the slider into an inactive state.
- 🔴 In advanced notification settings, uncheck the boxes from the “Pop-up notifications” and “Sound” items».
- 🔴 If the option “Other notifications” is available, be sure to turn it off too.
This will prevent the appearance of audible signals and banners in the curtain, but, as practice shows, the system can periodically reset these settings or use other channels to inform the user.
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If the Notifications option is not pressed in gray, it means that the application has administrator rights or is a critical system component, in which case you will need to disable through ADB or special rights.
Blocking network access for system applications
A radical but effective way to get rid of the constant checks on the new version is to block Internet access for the system updater. If an application can not connect to the Xiaomi server, it simply does not know that the new firmware is coming out.
To implement this method, go to Settings → Connection and Sharing (or “Advanced Settings”) → Data Use. In the list, find the Updater app. Here you will see switches for Wi-Fi and Mobile Data.
Disable both. The app will no longer be able to download data about the new software, which will also save traffic and battery power, as the background version verification processes will not start.
⚠️ Attention: Blocking network access for system components may cause some ecosystem services to malfunction, such as theme or system plugins that depend on this module.
It’s worth noting that in recent versions of HyperOS, the lock mechanism has become more complicated, and the system can use alternative service applications to check for updates, so this method does not always give a 100% guarantee, but in 90% of cases it is effective.
☑️ Checklist of the updater blocking
Using Developer Mode and ADB Teams
For advanced users who are not afraid of complex manipulations, there is a method to disable the component through debugging via USB. This method allows you to completely “freeze” or remove the system application updater, making it invisible to the system.
First, activate the developer mode. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly press 7 times on the MIUI build number. After the message “You became a developer” appears, go to Additional → For Developers.
Turn on USB Debugging. Then connect your smartphone to your computer. The PC must have ADB drivers installed. Open the command line and type in the command to find the service pack:
adb shell pm list packages | grep updaterUsually, the package is called com.android.updater or com.miui.updater. To disable it, use the command:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.updaterOnce the command is executed, the update icon will disappear and notifications will stop coming, which is the most reliable method, since it affects the very structure of the installed applications.
How do I get the app back?
Hiding the red dot through special commands
Often, users are not annoyed by the window itself, but by a small red dot on the Settings or Update App icon, and there is a hidden code in the MIUI shell that allows you to control this indicator.
Open the standard Phone app and type in the following code: ##6485##. The Battery Info menu will open. Find the item associated with OTA (Over-The-Air) notifications. In some versions of the firmware, you can turn off the badge display here.
If the code doesn't work or the menu is different, you can use the Activity Launcher app from Google Play, which lets you open hidden activity, and find activity from com.miui.cloudservice or com.miui.updater, and try to find notification settings there.
- 🟢 Install an activity launcher from a reliable source.
- 🟢 Find the word “Updater” in the application search».
- 🟢 Start the hidden activity of notification settings.
- 🟢 Remove the tick from the icon display.
This method requires care, as the interface of hidden menus can differ on different models, such as Redmi Note 10 or Xiaomi 13.
Comparison of methods of disabling updates
The choice of method depends on your technical training and the desired result. Below is a table that helps determine the best method for your situation.
| Method | Difficulty | Efficiency | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification settings | Low. | Medium | Minimum |
| Blocking access to the network | Low. | Tall. | Medium (service failures) |
| ADB team | Tall. | Maximum | High (code error) |
| Hidden codes | Medium | Depends on the version. | Minimum |
As you can see from the table, the best balance for the average user is blocking access to the network. For enthusiasts who want complete silence, the ADB method is suitable.
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Combining methods (disabling notifications + blocking the network) gives the best result and ensures that no annoying reminders are present.
Possible problems and solutions
Unforeseen situations may occur when system functions are disabled, such as when the MIUI system itself is updated, settings may reset and you will have to repeat the procedure again.
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the phone begins to behave unstable after blocking system applications. If you notice frequent reboots or errors in the interface, it is recommended to return all changes.
⚠️ Note: If you have been manipulated by ADB The phone has stopped booting, you will need to reset via Recovery Mode (Wipe Data.
It’s also worth remembering that some apps, especially banking or enterprise apps, may require an up-to-date version of security, and in such cases, the system may block them if it detects an over-old version of Android.