How to remove or change a pop-up window on Xiaomi: all ways

Pop-ups on Xiaomi smartphones are one of the most talked-about topics among users, on the one hand, they inform about important events: messages, missed calls or system updates; on the other hand, they can be annoying with constant advertising, notifications from MIUI or unnecessary notifications from applications, especially for owners of devices with MIUI 12-14 firmware, where the manufacturer actively integrates its own services.

In this article, we’ll look at all possible scenarios, from basic disabling unnecessary notifications to deep-tuning system windows through hidden menus. You’ll learn how pop-ups differ from regular notifications, why some of them can’t be removed by standard methods, and what to do if new types of alerts appear after the MIUI update. We’ll also look at individual cases for popular models – Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4 and flagship Xiaomi 13/14.

It's important to understand that not all pop-ups are the same. For example, you can't turn off low battery or CPU overheating warnings, which is a safety measure. But the banners from Mi Browser or GetApps can be removed forever, even without root rights. Next, step-by-step instructions for each type of window.

Types of pop-up windows on Xiaomi: what can be removed and what can not

Before you start setting up, you need to figure out what type of windows you're dealing with, and MIUI divides them into three categories:

• 📱 System notifications – battery charge alerts, network connection alerts, security updates partially disabled (e.g., you can remove the sound, but not the window itself).
• 🛒 Banners - appear in the settings menu, on the lock screen or in the Mi Video, Mi Browser apps.
• 🔄 Third-party app windows -- notifications from instant messengers, games, or social media -- customized for each app.

The most problematic are banner ads, which can appear even when the Internet is turned off if downloaded in advance. For example, in MIUI 13, users often complain about pop-ups suggesting that new games or applications be installed directly on the lock screen, not only annoying, but can consume traffic in the background if not disabled correctly.

System windows (such as a high temperature warning) cannot be removed, which is protection against damage to the device, but you can reduce their intrusiveness by turning off sound, vibration, or making them less visible in special features settings.

How to turn off advertising pop-ups in MIUI

Advertising in MIUI is a separate story, and Xiaomi integrates it at the firmware level, so simply turning off notifications for GetApps or Mi Browser doesn't always help.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find GetApps (or Mi Browser, Mi Video) in the list, tap it.
3. Select Notifications and turn off all switches.
4. Return to the main settings of the application and click Limit background activity.

But that's not enough. MIUI 12-14 has hidden ad settings that you need to disable separately:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → About the phone and tap 5-7 times on the line Version MIUI, activate the developer mode.
• 🔍 Return to the main settings menu, open additionally → Special facilities → Advertising (this item may be called Personalized Advertising).
• ❌ Turn off all switches related to recommendations and personalization.

If after these actions the advertisement still appears, check the lock screen settings:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
3. Turn off notifications for GetApps, Mi Browser and other system applications.

Set up notifications from third-party applications

Pop-ups from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram), games or social networks are customized individually, unlike system notifications, here you have complete freedom: you can turn off sound, vibration, pop-up banners or even prohibit the application from showing notifications.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the application you want (such as Telegram).
3. Slip the Notifications.
4. Turn off the Allow notifications switch or set up individual categories (e.g., message only, no group chats).

Some apps (like Facebook or Instagram) may need to be customized internally, such as Instagram, where you need to go to Profile → Settings → Notifications and manually disable unnecessary alerts.

If pop-ups appear even when notifications are turned off, check the app’s permissions:

• 📲 Go to the application settings (as in paragraphs 1–2 above).
• 🔒 Select Permissions.
• ❌ Turn off permission to show over other windows (if any).

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Some apps (such as AliExpress or Wildberries) can bypass notification system settings, in which case only removing the app completely or using alternative clients (such as Frost for Facebook) will help.

Hidden MIUI settings: how to remove system pop-ups

Some of the pop-up windows in MIUI They don't have obvious switches in the settings menu, like notifications about connecting to Mi Account or prompting you to activate Mi Cloud, and you'll need to use hidden menus to turn them off. ADB-team.

Method 1: Developer Settings

1. Activate the developer mode (tap 5-7 times on the MIUI version in Settings → About phone).
2. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → for developers.
3. Find the Background Check and turn it off.
4. Also, disable MIUI Optimization – this will reduce the number of system alerts.

Method 2: ADB (for experienced users)

If the previous method did not help, you can use it. ADB-commands to deep-disable system notifications. Connect your phone to your PC, activate Debugging. USB in the developer settings and execute in the command line:

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


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.joyose

These commands will remove system components responsible for advertising and some types of notifications.Caution: Not all commands run on newer versions of MIUI 14, and their execution may cause the device to operate unstablely.

Features of settings for different Xiaomi models

Depending on the smartphone model and the MIUI version, the ways to turn off pop-ups may vary, and the following are key features for popular devices:

For models with MIUI for POCO (for example, POCO F3 or POCO X4 Pro), additional launcher settings may be required. In some cases, resetting the launcher settings to standard ones helps:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the POCO Launcher.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.

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On devices with MIUI 14 (e.g. Xiaomi 13) some of the ad modules are integrated into system services. Disabling them can lead to unstable operation of the phone - weigh the risks before using them ADB-team.

What to do if pop-ups appear after the MIUI update

After major MIUI updates (e.g. 12-13 or 13-14), users often encounter new types of pop-ups, which is because Xiaomi adds new system services or changes the logic of display notifications.

• 🔄 Reset notification settings: go to Settings → Notifications → Additionally. → Reset the settings.
• 📥 Check out new system applications: new services may appear after the update (e.g. Mi). AI or Mi Share, which display notifications.
• 🔧 Update all applications: sometimes conflict arises due to outdated versions of software.

If the problem occurs after upgrading to MIUI 14, try the following:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Check if a newer firmware version is available (sometimes Xiaomi releases patches to fix notification bugs).
3. If there are no updates, try manually downloading the latest version of MIUI for your model from the official website and installing it through Settings → System Update → Three Points → Select an update file.

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After upgrading to MIUI 14, some users complain about pop-ups offering to configure Mi AI. These can be disabled by deleting or freezing the com.miui.voiceassist app via ADB.

Alternative methods: launchers, root and custom firmware

If standard methods don't work, radical solutions can be considered, and they're suitable for power users willing to sacrifice the guarantee or stability of the system.

1. Installation of a third-party launcher

Some launchers (e.g. Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) allow you to block system notifications at the interface level.

1. Install an alternative launcher from Google Play.
2. Open its settings and find the Notifications or Widgets section.
3. Turn off the system alerts on the home screen.

2. Getting root rights and removing system applications

Using Magisk or other root tools, you can remove the system applications responsible for displaying ads and notifications, such as:

• com.miui.systemAdSolution is an advertising module.
• com.xiaomi.joyose is a personalized recommendation service.
• com.miui.analytics – statistics collection (may affect the display of notifications).

Installation of custom firmware

AOSP-based firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) lacks system advertising and unnecessary notifications, but requires unlocking the bootloader and can lead to a loss of warranty.

FAQ: Frequent questions about pop-ups on Xiaomi