How to disable notifications from sites on Xiaomi Redmi: a step-by-step guide

Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones are famous for their functionality, but along with useful options, users often get annoying ads. Especially annoying push notifications that appear in the status curtain even when you are not in the browser. These are not viruses, but the result of allowing sites to send you information that many give out of inattention.

The main problem is that mobile browsers like Chrome or the built-in Mi Browser run in the background. If you accidentally click "Allow" on a site with questionable content, the flow of banner ads can become endless, and in this article we will discuss in detail how to block this communication channel and restore the purity of the interface.

It's important to understand that disabling notifications will not affect the work of messengers or social networks, unless you systematically ban them. We will work with web browsers and their permissions. It is a secure procedure that does not require root rights or resetting settings.

Analysis of the source of advertising notifications on Android

Before we take drastic action, we need to understand the nature of pop-ups. Google Chrome is the most common source of the problem, as it is installed by default on most devices. However, Xiaomi owners also actively use Mi Browser, which has its own privacy settings.

Sites use PWA (Progressive Web Apps) technology or standard notification APIs to send you data, which can be newsletters, order status or, most often, aggressive advertising. Without your express consent on Android 10 and above, and in the MIUI shell, such requests should be blocked, but users often ignore the warnings.

And some applications can be disguised as system notifications, so it's important to distinguish between where the signal is coming from, from a particular website in the browser or from an installed application, and in this case, we focus on the web.

It's easy to identify the source: pull the notification curtain down and hold your finger on the annoying message. The system will show the sender app icon. If it's a browser icon, you're on the right track to fix the problem.

Disable notifications in Google Chrome on Xiaomi

The most popular way to remove ads is to set up the browser itself. In recent versions of Chrome for Android, the settings interface has become more clear, allowing you to quickly find the source of spam.

Open the app and click on the three dots in the top right corner. In the drop-down menu, select Settings. Then scroll down to Notifications. Here you will see a switch that will completely prevent any site from disturbing you through that browser.

However, if you want to leave important notifications (e.g. from an email service) but remove ads from specific sites, do otherwise. In the same Notifications menu, find the list of sites below, which will list all the resources you have accessed.

• 🔍 Find a suspicious domain with an obscure name on the list.
• 🚫 Click the switch next to it to change status to “Block».
• 🗑️ Alternatively, click on the site itself and select the option “Delete” or “Reset permissions».

These actions will be applied instantly to the current session, and if the site tries to request access again, you will see a system window with a question, and now you can firmly answer “Block”.

Set up the built-in Mi Browser on Redmi

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often use the standard browser from shell developer MIUI. It has a more aggressive news policy, so setting it up is critical for comfortable use.

To start, open Mi Browser and go to the news tab or click on the user profile. Depending on the version of MIUI, the path may be slightly different, but the logic remains the same. You need to find the Settings section, usually marked with a gear.

Inside the settings, look for “Notifications” or “Push Notifications” and check boxes for news from Xiaomi partners, disable all items related to “Recommendations”, “News” and “Advertising Offers”.

⚠️ Note: Mi Browser sometimes has a separate section called “Security” or “Privacy” where permissions for websites are hidden.

It is also worth clearing your browser data if the ads have already penetrated deeply.This will not delete your bookmarks, but will reset temporary files and cookies that may store information about your permissions.

System-based management of application permissions

The MIUI shell provides a powerful tool to control apps' access to phone functions, so you can prevent your browser from sending notifications at the system level without going into its settings.

Go to your smartphone Settings. Find Notifications and Status Bar (or just Notifications) and then select Notification Management.

In the list that opens, find your browser (Chrome, Mi Browser, Opera, etc.) and click on it, you have complete control over what the app can show, and you can not only turn off the sound, but also completely disable the display of banners.

• 📱 Find the desired browser in the list of applications.
• 🔇 Switch the “Allow Notifications” slider to the off position.
• 🛡️ Check the category “Advertising” or “Other” within the app settings.

This method is nuclear: it completely disables any signals from the browser. Use it if the point setting inside the application itself does not help.

Cleaning up data and resetting browser settings

Sometimes simple switches don't help, because a site might have implemented a script that constantly requests permissions again, and in this case, a complete cleanup of the application data is effective.

Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. Find a problem browser in the list. Click on it to open the app card.

At the bottom of the screen, you’ll see the Clear button (or Memory) and select the Clear All option, which will return the browser to the post-installed state: history, passwords (if not synced) and, most importantly, all site permissions will disappear.

After this cleaning, the browser will be “clean” when you first start up. Be careful when visiting sites in the first minutes - do not automatically click “Allow” on all queries.

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Use Incognito mode when visiting suspicious sites, and in this mode, notification permissions are not stored after the tab is closed.

Using Ad Blockers for Android

For those who want to be guaranteed to protect themselves from pop-ups and hidden miners, it is recommended to use specialized ones. DNS-blocking services or applications.

One of the most effective and free ways is to configure Private DNS. This method works at the level of the entire Android operating system, blocking advertising in all browsers and most applications without installing additional software.

Go to Settings. → «Connection and Sharing (or "Wi-Fi and Internet"). Find "Private" DNS» (Private DNS). Select the option "Host Name of the provider" DNS» and write in the address:

dns.adguard.com

Save the settings. Now all traffic going to known ad servers will be blocked. Sites that try to show ads through push notifications will simply not be able to download their content.

⚠️ Attention: After activation DNS-filtering some sites may stop displaying content correctly or showing download errors.If this happens, temporarily disable Private DNS check out.

This solution is the most radical and effective for advanced users who value their time and traffic.

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Combination of disabling permissions in the browser and use DNS-Filtering gives 100% guarantee of no advertising fluffs.

Prevention and safety in surfing

To keep the problem from returning, you need to develop a habit of safe behavior on the network. The main cause of infection is human error. Xiaomi Redmi owners need to be especially attentive to system windows.

Never agree to receive notifications from sites you do not regularly visit or that are in doubt. News portals, torrent trackers and adult sites are the main sources of such spam.

• 🚫 Ignore pop-ups with the text “Your phone is infected” or “Update Flash Player».
• ✅ Use only official app stores for software installation.
• 🔄 Check the permission list in the settings regularly MIUI.

Following these simple rules will allow you to enjoy the power of your smartphone without annoying information noise.