How to permanently disable pop-ups on Xiaomi Android smartphones

Pop-ups on Xiaomi smartphones are one of the most common problems users face, and these annoying notifications, banner ads, and system alerts not only distract from work, but can also slow down the performance of the device. This is especially important for Redmi model owners, POCO and Mi, where the branded shell MIUI known for its abundance of built-in services and aggressive advertising.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable pop-ups – from standard system settings to hidden functions and third-party applications. You will learn how to block ads in the browser, remove system notifications from Xiaomi, and even how to limit the background activity of applications that show pop-ups. MIUI 14/13 and older versions, taking into account the features of different models.

It's important to understand that some pop-ups are useful -- low battery alerts, for example, or important updates -- but most of them can be safely turned off without harming smartphone functionality. If you're willing to get rid of intrusive windows once and for all, read on.

1. Disable pop-up notifications in settings MIUI

The first and most obvious way is to use built-in tools. MIUI. The manufacturer has provided several options for managing notifications, but they are not always intuitive. Let's take a step-by-step look at how to limit pop-ups at the system level.

Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Notification management. Here you'll see a list of all the apps that are allowed to display notifications to turn off pop-ups for a particular application:

• 🔍 Find the desired app in the list (e.g. Browser, Mi Video or Themes).
• 🔄 Click on it and go to the Notification Types section.
• 🚫 Turn off the switches next to the pop-up notifications and Sound.
• 🔒 For full blocking, you can select the option Block all notifications.

Please note that some system applications (e.g., Security or System Update) do not allow you to completely disable notifications, in which case you can limit their priority:

• 📌 In the same notification management menu, select Priority Notifications.
• 📉 Move the slider to Low for unnecessary services.

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If the app stops working correctly after disabling notifications (for example, messages in messengers do not arrive), return the settings back. Some programs require notifications for basic functions.

2. Blocking advertising pop-ups in the browser and applications

One of the main sources of pop-ups on Xiaomi is the built-in Mi Browser browser and advertising modules in branded applications (Mi Video, Themes, Music), which often open over other windows and interfere with the use of the phone.

In the Mi Browser browser:

• 🌐 Open the browser and go to ⋮ (Menus) → Settings → Main settings.
• 🔕 Find the item Lock pop-up windows and activate it.
• 🛡️ In the Privacy section, disable Personalized Recommendations – this will reduce the number of targeted advertising.

In the Xiaomi apps:

Many standard programs (Mi Video, Themes, Music) show ads even in the background.

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Select the application you want (e.g. Mi Video).
• 📵 In the Notifications section, disable all permissions to display pop-ups.
• 🔧 In the Permissions section, disallow access to the Overlay on other applications.

If you don't use these apps, the best way to get rid of their ads is to disable or remove them.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the unnecessary application and click Disable (if the Remove button is inactive).
3. Confirm the action. The app will stay in the system, but it will stop working and show ads.

3.Using Do Not Disturb mode to block all pop-ups

If you need to temporarily turn off all pop-ups (such as during a game or an important call), use Do Not Disturb mode. This tool blocks notifications from all applications except favorites.

It can be activated in two ways:

• 📱 Quick access: Swipe down the screen to open the notification bar and click on the Do Not Disturb icon (the bell icon with the crossed circle).
• ⚙️ Through Settings: Settings → Sound and vibration → Don't disturb.

In the Do Not Disturb menu, you can configure exceptions:

• 🔕 Allow calls and messages from selected contacts.
• 🔔 Leave notifications from Important Applications (e.g. alarm clock or navigator).
• ⏰ Set an automatic switching schedule (for example, overnight).

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Do Not Disturb mode does not block system notifications of low battery charge or overheating, and these alerts remain active for safety purposes.

It's not a regular mode, because it blocks all notifications, including useful ones, but it does a great job of temporarily shutting down pop-ups.

4. Hidden settings MIUI: system-level disabling

MIUI It contains hidden settings that allow you to disable ads and pop-ups at the operating system level. These options are not visible in the standard menu, but they can be activated through Developer Settings or special commands.

First, turn on the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and click on it 7 times in a row. You will be notified of becoming a developer!
3. Return to the main settings menu and open a new Settings section for developers.

You can now turn off the ads:

• 🔧 In the settings for developers, find the Debugging item USB and activate it (this is temporary, to access hidden features).
• 📱 Connect your phone to your computer and use it. ADB (Android Debug Bridge to execute command:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution

This command disables the system module responsible for displaying ads in the MIUI. After rebooting the device, most pop-ups and banners will disappear.

Install. ADB-computer-driver

Turn on USB debugging on your phone

Connect Xiaomi to your PC via the original cable

Launch the command line on behalf of the administrator

Copy the command to insert-->

If you don't want to use ADB, You can try an alternative method through the settings:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Service settings.
2. Find the Advertising item and turn it off.
3. In some versions MIUI This item may be called personalized advertising.

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After the advertisement is removed through ADB Some features (such as search recommendations) may not work properly. To get it back, run adb shell pm enable com.miui.systemAdSolution.

5. Third-party apps to block pop-ups

If embedded facilities MIUI They can't do it, you can use third-party software, they block pop-ups at the system level, and they're often more effective than standard tools.

To install one of these applications:

1. Download. APK-file from an official website (e.g. AdGuard or Blokada).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Install the program and follow the setup instructions.

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Before installing third-party ad blockers, check their reputation on forums (e.g, 4PDA Some applications may contain malicious code.

Note that some blockers (such as AdGuard) require customization. VPN-It's okay -- they redirect traffic through their filters, but they don't pass your data to third parties.

6. Disabling application background activity

Many pop-ups are created because apps are in the background and constantly sending notifications, and by limiting their activity, you'll reduce the number of pop-ups. Here's how to do it:

Go to Settings. → Battery and productivity → Battery management. Here you'll see a list of applications that show their power consumption, to limit the background work:

• 🔋 Choose an app that often shows pop-ups (like Facebook or AliExpress).
• 🔄 In the Battery Management Menu, select the option to Limit Background Activity.
• 🚫 In some versions MIUI This item may be called Deep Optimization or Sleep Mode.

For more stringent control, you can use AutoRun applications:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Auto-start.
• 🔍 Find unnecessary apps and disable them from auto-run.
• ⚠️ Do not turn off auto-start for system services (such as Google Play Services) to keep your phone running.

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Limiting background activity not only reduces the number of pop-ups, but also prolongs battery life by 10-15%.

If after these actions, some applications stopped working correctly (for example, no notifications about messages come), return the settings back or add them to exceptions.

7. Resetting notification settings to factory

If you've tried different ways, but pop-ups still show up, you can reset notification settings, and that will bring all the settings back to factory values, eliminating any conflicts.

For this:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. In the upper right corner, press on ⋮ (Three points) → Resetting notification settings.
3. Confirm Action. All personal notification settings will be reset, but the app data will remain intact.

After resetting, you will have to reconfigure notifications for important applications (messengers, mail, etc.), but this will help get rid of annoying pop-ups that could not be disabled in other ways.

8 Additional Advice and Warnings

Before taking drastic measures (e.g. disabling system applications or using the system) ADB), Take into account a few important nuances:

⚠️ Note: Disabling some system services (e.g. com.miui.systemAdSolution) may result in unstable operation. MIUI. If after the changes the phone began to brake or restart, return the settings back.

If you use Xiaomi with custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), pop-up problems are usually not. MIUI, such as:

• 🎨 Design themes and widgets.
• 🔒 Built-in security tools (e.g. Second Space).
• 📡 Optimize for Chinese Apps (If You Need Them).

Also remember that some pop-ups can be helpful:

• ⚡ Notifications of low battery charge.
• 🔄 Security update alerts.
• 📶 Warnings about weak signal network.

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If you are not sure if you can turn off a notification, look for information about it in official Xiaomi documentation or forums (for example, Mi Community).

Finally, if none of these methods worked, consider switching to a smartphone with a pure Android (like Google Pixel or Motorola) that doesn’t have built-in advertising and manage notifications much easier.

FAQ: Frequent questions about pop-ups on Xiaomi