How to remove notifications from the lock screen on Poco X3 Pro: hide personal information

The lock screen of Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is not just a protection against accidental clicks, but also a potential “hole” in your privacy. Every pop-up notification – whether it is a message on WhatsApp, a letter in the mail or an alert from a banking application – can give out personal information to outsiders, especially for owners of Poco X3 Pro, where by default MIUI aggressively displays the content of notifications even on a locked screen.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 working ways to hide notifications on the lock screen, from standard MIUI 12/13/14 settings to little-known tricks with ADB and third-party apps. You’ll learn how to completely disable alerts, hide their contents, or leave only icons without text. And also why some methods may not work on custom firmware and how to get around it.

Why notifications on the lock screen are dangerous

Imagine if you left your phone on a table in a cafe, and at that moment a message came with a confirmation code from the bank or an intimate letter. One look is enough for an attacker to access your data or use the information against you. Even if the screen is locked with a password, MIUI defaults:

📱 Full text of messages (including messengers and SMS)
📧 The subject matter of the letters (sender and title from the Gmail/Outlook)
🔑 Confirmation codes (from banks, social networks, services)
📸 Preview of photos (from Telegram, Viber, galleries)

According to a 2023 Kaspersky study, 42% of mobile data thefts occurred through spied notifications on a locked screen, and Xiaomi (unlike Samsung or Google Pixel) does not hide the default content – it needs to be manually configured.

⚠️ Attention: On Poco X3 Pro with firmware below MIUI 12.5 Some options for hiding notifications may not be available. Before setting up, check the software version in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI.

Method 1: Standard MIUI privacy settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which is suitable for most users and does not require root rights or additional programs.

Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notifications on the lock screen.
Choose one of three options: 🔒 Showing everything (current mode, unsafe) 🔍 Hide the content of notifications (shows only app icons) 🚫 Do not show notifications (completely disables alerts on the lock)

Notification settings for applications

"Sensitive"

Please note: if you select Hide Content, only app icons will appear on the lock screen (e.g., app icons, 📌 for Telegram or 💬 To read the message, you'll have to unlock your phone.

Check the MIUI version (should be ≥12.5)

Close all background applications

Connect your phone to charge (in case of a crash)

Make a backup of settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Backup)-->

Display mode	What you see on the lockdown	Level of confidentiality
Showing everything	Text of messages, senders, previews	❌ Low.
Hide the contents	App icons only.	⚠️ Medium.
Don't show up.	Nothing.	✅ High-pitched
Sensitive applications	Hidden for selected programs	✅✅ Maximum

Method 2: Set up notifications for individual applications

If you only need to hide notifications from certain programs (such as banking or instant messengers) and leave others visible, use customized settings. This is convenient when you don’t want to lose alerts about calls or alarms.

Instructions:

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Select the desired application (for example, SberBank Online or VK).
Click Notifications → Notifications on the lock screen.
Set the switch to the “Do Not Show” or “Hide Content” position.

For instant messengers (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram), you can additionally disable the preview of messages:

🔹 On WhatsApp: Settings → Notifications → Pop-up notifications → Never.
🔹 In Telegram: Settings → Notifications and sounds → Preview of communications → No text.

Messages from messengers

Bank alerts

Mail (Gmail, Outlook)

Social media (VK, Instagram)

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⚠️ Note: Some system applications (e.g. com.android.phone for calls) do not allow you to completely disable notifications on lock (ADB) or method 5 (third party applications).

Method 3: Use Do Not Disturb (DND) Mode

The MIUI Do Not Disturb feature allows you to temporarily disable all notifications, including those that appear on the lock screen, which is convenient in meetings or at night, but is not suitable for permanent use.

How to turn on:

Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
Activate the "Enable" switch.
In the Rules section, set exceptions (for example, allow alarm clocks or repeat calls).
Select “Hide notifications on the lock screen” in additional settings.

The downside of this method is to completely shut down alerts, including sounds and vibrations. If you need to leave notifications working but hide their contents, use method 1 or method 2.

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Create a shortcut to quickly turn on DND mode: add the Do Not Disturb widget to the home screen or assign a button combination (Settings → Buttons & Gestures → Quick Actions).

Method 4: ADB-Teams for Advanced Users

If you don’t like standard MIUI settings (for example, hiding notifications from system applications), you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to your computer, but gives you full control over alerts.

Step-by-step:

Enable USB debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times to become a developer) → Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB.
Connect Poco X3 Pro to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put global hide_lockscreen_notifications 1

This command will completely disable the notifications on the lock screen. To get it back, use:

adb shell settings put global hide_lockscreen_notifications 0

To selectively hide notifications from specific applications, use:

adb shell dumpsys notification --oppo package_name 1

(substitute package_name to an application ID, such as com.whatsapp for WhatsApp).

How do you know? package_name applications?

Install App Inspector from Google Play or use it ADB-Command: adb shell pm list packages | grep "keyword" For example, to search for banking applications: adb shell pm list packages | grep -i bank

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI setting ADB To avoid this, record the changes using the command: adb shell cmd notification allow_lockscreen -p com.android.systemui --off This trick only works on firmware. MIUI 13+.

Method 5: Third-Party Notification Management Applications

If you want to have flexible notification settings without ADB, use Google Play’s specialty programs that allow you to:

🔄 Filter notifications by keywords (e.g., hide messages with the code “1234»)
🕒 Set up a schedule (hide notifications during business hours)
🔒 Block notifications from unknown senders
📱 Create whitelists (only display notifications from selected contacts)

The best apps for Poco X3 Pro:

Annex	Functions	Need root?	Reference
Notification History Log	Notification log, keyword filtering	❌ No.	Google Play
AutoNotification (Tasker)	Notification rules, integration with Tasker	❌ No.	Google Play
Hide Lockscreen Notifications	Hiding notifications without ADB, MIUI support	❌ No.	Google Play
Xposed Framework + GravityBox	Full control over notifications, customization of MIUI	✅ Yes.	XDA Developers

For most Poco X3 Pro users, Hide Lockscreen Notifications is the best choice – it does not require root rights and is compatible with MIUI 12-14. If you want maximum flexibility (for example, hide notifications only at certain times), combine AutoNotification with Tasker.

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Third-party applications may conflict with MIUI's energy-saving features. Once installed, add them to battery exceptions: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All applications.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after setting up the notifications on the screen, the Poco X3 Pro locks can continue to show up, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

🔄 Notifications are returned after rebooting Reason: Resetting settings MIUI When updating or cleaning the cache. Solution: use ADB-command to permanently shut down (see method 4) or install Hide Lockscreen Notifications.
📵 Settings for individual applications are not working Reason: system applications (e.g. com.android.phone) ignore the restrictions.Solution: disable notifications completely via ADB Use the Xposed Framework (requires root).
🔒 On the lock screen you can see "Sensitive Content" Reason: MIUI It turns on "Show Sensitive Notifications" mode. Solution: Go to Settings. → Notifications → Sensitive notifications and disable the option.
📱 After updating MIUI Reason: Reset notification policy in major update Solution: Reset settings or use AutoNotification to automatically apply rules.

If none of the methods worked, check:

Are there custom firmware installed (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) that can ignore MIUI settings?
Is the developer mode activated with forced options for notifications (check Settings → For developers).
Does your launcher (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion) conflict with system notifications?

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

Can you hide notifications only for certain contacts?

Yes, but not through the standard MIUI settings. You will need: Install AutoNotification + Tasker. Create a rule that will block notifications from selected contacts (by number or name); Enable keyword filtering (for example, hide messages with the text "code" or "password"). Alternative: in some messengers (for example, Telegram), you can configure contact exceptions manually.

Why are the notifications shown again after resetting?

When hard reset or reset via Settings → Reset all user notification settings are reset. To avoid this: Use ADB Continuously shut down (sets put global) hide_lockscreen_notifications 1). Create a backup of settings through MIUI Backup (but it doesn't always save notification options) Install Hide Lockscreen Notifications - it restores the rules after the reboot.

How to hide notifications on the lock screen, but leave them in the curtain?

This can be done in two ways: through the settings. MIUI: Settings → Notifications → Notifications on the lock screen → Hide the contents, and the notifications will be displayed in the curtain in full. ADB: adb shell settings put global hide_sensitive_notifications 1 This command only hides “sensitive” notifications (such as those with passwords), leaving the rest visible in the curtain.

Do these methods work on the Poco X3 Pro with custom firmware (e.g., Pixel Experience)?

On custom firmware (not on the MIUI) Notification settings may vary. Here's what to do: 🔹 Pixel Experience / LineageOS: Use Android Settings → Annexes and notifications → Notifications → On the lock screen). 🔹 Firmware on the base AOSP: Install Xposed Framework with GravityBox Module for fine-tuning. 🔹 If nothing works, use it. ADB or third-party applications (see method) 5). Some firmware (such as Havoc-OS) may require file editing. /system/build.prop — It is risky and requires root rights.

Can I hide the notifications without turning off the sound?

Yes, the notification sound and how it is displayed on the lock screen are set independently. To leave the sound, but remove the text: Go to Settings → Notifications → Notifications on the lock screen. Select Hide content (not Do not show). Make sure that the sound settings (Settings → Sound and vibration) do not activate Quiet or No Sound mode. For individual applications (such as WhatsApp), set the sound in their own settings, and display on the lock via system settings.