How to open a notification log on Xiaomi: hidden MIUI features

Have you ever missed an important notification on Xiaomi and wanted to return to it hours later? or noticed that some alerts disappear from the Quick Settings panel before you can read them? Unlike Android in its pure form, the MIUI shell hides a full notification log - but it can be activated in several ways. This feature is especially useful for owners of Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13, where only the last 5-7 notifications are displayed by default.

In this article you will find 5 working methods of accessing notification history – from standard settings MIUI 14/15 We'll also look at why some notifications aren't saved in the log (spoiler: it's the application power saving settings that are to blame) and how to fix it. And then we'll end up with a unique life hack to recover deleted notifications through the log. ADB, Which is not available in official Xiaomi documentation.

1. Standard method: through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in Notification Log feature, which is available on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later, but by default it is disabled, and many users do not even know it exists.

To activate the journal:

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Scroll down and select the Notification Log.
3. Insert the switch in the "On" position.
4. Click Allow Access in the window that appears (this is necessary to collect notification data).

The log will now save notifications for the last 24 hours (up to 7 days on some models) and can be accessed through the same settings section or through the notification panel:

• 📱 Open the notification curtain down.
• 🔍 In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Notification History.
• 🕒 Here you will see all the missed alerts, grouped by application.

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If the Notifications Log is not in the settings, update the MIUI to the latest version or use alternative methods from the following sections.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with POCO Launcher (e.g, POCO F5) The path to the journal may be different. Try searching for it in the settings for "magazine".

Alternative method: through “Special capabilities”

If the standard log doesn’t work or saves too few notifications, you can use the special features service, which is suitable for Xiaomi on Android 10+ and does not require root rights.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Special Opportunities Services.
2. Activate the Notification Log option (if not, install the Notification History app from Google Play).
3. Go back to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
4. Find the Notification Log app and allow it to access notifications.

The advantage of this method is that it has advanced filtering settings, for example, you can:

• 📌 Eliminate notifications from specific applications (e.g. games).
• 🗑️ Automatically clean the journal over 3 days.
• 🔒 Block access to the log by password.

3. Advanced access via ADB (no root)

For users who are ready to dive into technical details, ADB (Android Debug Bridge) offers the most flexible control over notifications, a method that allows not only to view history, but also to restore deleted notifications from the last 30 days – a feature not available in standard settings.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Xiaomi smartphone with enabled debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and execute in the command line:


adb devices




(Your device should be displayed)





2. Allow access to notifications:




adb shell pm grant com.android.providers.telephony android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE





3.Export the notification log for the last 30 days:




adb shell dumpsys notification --last 30d > notifications_log.txt




(The file will be saved to your PC)

In the file received notifications_log.txt information about all notifications, including:

• 📅 Date and time of receipt.
• 📱 Name of the sender application.
• 📋 Full text of the notice (unless hidden by the developer).
• 🔗 Actions that could have been performed (e.g., “Respond” or “Delete").

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB provide access to system data. Do not change other parameters through ADB, If you are not sure about their appointment, it can disrupt the work. MIUI.

4. Third-party applications for notification history

If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't suit you, there are a few apps on Google Play that extend the magazine's capabilities.

• 📖 Notisave – saves keyword search notifications and exports to PDF. Supports backup to the cloud.
• 🔍 Notification History Log – displays notifications in the form of a timeline with filters by application and date.
• 🛡️ Unnotification - blocks unnecessary notifications and archives them, useful for combating spam from games.

How to set up Notisave (as in the Redmi Note 11):

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, provide access to notifications (Settings → Applications → Notisave → Notifications).
3. Enable the option "Automatic Save" in the application settings.
4. For backup, connect Google Drive or Dropbox.

Advantages of third-party applications:

• ⏳ Unlimited retention period of notifications (as opposed to 24 hours in the MIUI).
• 🔎 Advanced search by text and sender.
• 📤 Exporting History to Convenient Formats (CSV, JSON).

5. Why are not the notices stored in the journal?

Even after log activation, some notifications may not appear in the history, and here are the main reasons and ways to eliminate them:

Especially often, problems arise with messengers (Viber, Signal) and banking applications (SberBank Online, Tinkoff), which purposely block the entry of notifications in the journal for security reasons, and this restriction can only be circumvented with the help of ADB or root rights.

Another common reason is battery optimization, where MIUI aggressively closes the background, causing some notifications to be logged, to fix this:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Application Battery Management.
2. Select an application that does not save notifications (such as Gmail).
3. Set up a "No Limits" mode.

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If notifications are critical (such as SMS from a bank), disable all types of battery optimization for these applications and add them to auto-start exceptions.

Recovery of Deleted Notifications (Advanced Level)

If you accidentally cleared the notification log or it reset after the MIUI update, there is a chance to recover the data.

• 📱 Xiaomi with an unlocked bootloader (bootloader).
• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 🔧 Knowledge of working with the command line.

Recovery process:

1. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power when your phone is off).
2. Run the command to back up the notification section: fastboot backup notification_db
3. Remove data from the backup with the Android Backup Extractor tool.
4. Find notification.db – it contains the notification history in SQLite format.

To view the database, use the DB Browser for SQLite program. The notifications table will contain the following fields:

• package_name — name.
• Title and text - the title and text of the notice.
• When is the time of receipt in milliseconds (use Epoch Converter for conversion).

⚠️ Attention: Failure to do the wrong thing in Fastboot mode can lead to a device blink.If you are unsure of your skills, consult a specialist or use safer methods from the previous sections.

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your needs and technical skills. Here is a quick comparison:

• 🏆 For most users: Standard Journal MIUI + Notisave app (simple and reliable).
• 🔧 For the tech-savvy: ADB-commands (maximum control, but requires customization).
• 📱 For older models (Redmi 5, Mi) A2): Third-party applications (built-in log may not be available).
• 🛠️ For data recovery: Backup via Fastboot (power users only).

If you just need to look through missed notifications, the first method is enough, and if you want to keep a complete archive for years to come, combine the built-in log with Notisave and periodically export the data.

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On devices with MIUI 15 (such as Xiaomi 14), the notification log is more stable than on older versions. If you have older firmware, consider updating.

FAQ: Frequent Questions About Xiaomi Notification Log