How to hide notifications on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: the full guide

The smartphone lock screen is the first thing people see when you pull your phone out of your pocket. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro displays notifications with text messages by default, which can compromise your privacy, especially for instant messengers, emails or banking applications, where the content of notifications often contains personal information.

Fortunately, MIUI offers several ways to hide notifications, from completely disabling previews to selectively hiding content for individual applications. In this article, we will examine all available methods, including hidden settings that are not obvious at first glance, and learn how to configure the display of notifications so that only the icons of applications without text appear on the lock screen, or remove them from the locked screen altogether.

Important: some options may vary depending on the version of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 12.5 vs MIUI 14).We will show you the current paths for the latest updates, but if your interface looks different, check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone.

1. Completely disabling notifications on the lock screen

The most radical way to protect privacy is to remove all notifications from the locked screen, in which case you will only see the time, date and wallpaper, and to view the notifications you will have to unlock the device.

To activate this mode:

1. Open the Settings.
2. Go to Lock Screen (or Lock and Password in older versions of MIUI).
3. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
4. Activate the option to not show notifications.

⚠️ Warning: After that, you won't even see app icons with new messages. SMS, This method may be inconvenient. Consider the alternatives below.

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If alarms or reminders stop working after you turn off notifications, check the settings of the Watch app. Some system alerts may require separate permissions.

2. Hiding the text of notifications (only icons are shown)

A more balanced approach is to leave the app icons but hide the contents of the notifications, so you can see which messenger the message came from, but not the text, which is suitable for most users, since it keeps the information without the risk of data leakage.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
3. Activate the option to Show notification icons.
4. Turn off the button to show the contents of notifications.

Now, the lock screen will only display app icons (such as WhatsApp, Telegram), but without text messages. To read the notification, you will need to unlock the phone.

3. Selectively concealing notifications for individual applications

If you want to hide notifications only for banking applications or instant messengers, and leave the rest visible, use customized settings. This is convenient when you need to hide only sensitive information.

How to set up:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Select the desired application (for example, Sberbank Online or VK).
• 🔔 Slip on Notifications.
• 🔒 In the Lock Screen section, select Do not show notifications or Show without content.

This approach allows you to flexibly adjust the visibility of notifications, for example, you can leave visible notifications from YouTube or Weather>, but hide messages from Telegram or corporate mail.

4.Use of the “Privacy” mode in MIUI

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro based on MIUI 12.5+ has a hidden feature “Privacy mode”, which automatically hides notifications under certain conditions (for example, when the phone is lying upside down or connected to an untrusted Wi-Fi network).

To activate this mode:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Select Privacy (in some firmware, this item may be called Privacy).
3. Enable the option to Hide notifications in sensitive states.
4. Set up triggers (for example, when the screen is turned down or when connecting to public Wi-Fi).

⚠️ Note: This feature may conflict with some automation applications (e.g. MacroDroid or Tasker).If notifications stop coming at all, check the settings of these programs.

Make sure the option "Hide Notifications" is enabled |

Check the list of triggers (Wi-Fi, phone position) |

Restart your phone after changing your settings|

Test from different applications (messaging, banking)-->

5. Hiding Notifications Through Security Settings

If previous methods have failed, try an alternative way through security settings, which is suitable for MIUI 13/14 firmware, where some notification settings are moved to the privacy section.

Step-by-step:

• 🔐 Open the Settings. → Password and security.
• 🛡️ Select Confidentiality.
• 📵 Tap on Notifications on the lock screen.
• 🔄 Select one of the options: Show all notifications (by default), Hide sensitive notifications (recommended), Do not show notifications (maximum privacy).

MIUI 14+ has a Hide Notifications from Unknown Contacts option that automatically blocks messages from numbers not stored in the phone book, useful for spam and fraudulent SMS protection.

Problems and Solutions: Why Notifications Are Not Hidden

Sometimes, even after changing the settings, notifications continue to appear.

Problem 1: Settings are reset after rebooting.

⚠️ Attention: This may be due to optimizing the battery for the Settings app.To fix: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Settings (⚙️). Choose the Battery. → Battery optimization. Install for the application without restrictions.

Problem 2: Notifications from a specific application are not hidden.

Some apps (like Facebook Messenger or Gmail) have their own notification settings that override the system.

1. Open the settings of the desired application.
2. Find the Notifications section on the lock screen (could be called Lockscreen notifications in English versions).
3. Turn off the option to Show Content or Show Content.

Problem 3: After the MIUI update, the notification settings disappeared.

Xiaomi periodically changes the location of the settings.

• Use the search by settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).
• Enter the request: notifications are blocked.
• Follow the links proposed by the system.

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If after all the manipulations, notifications still show, try resetting notifications to standard: Settings → Applications → Reset application settings → Reset notifications.

7. Additional security measures

Hiding notifications is only part of protecting privacy.Consider additional measures for the Redmi Note 10 Pro:

1. Setup of application lock:

You can block access to individual applications (e.g. Gallery or Bank) without entering a password.

• 🔒 Go to Settings. → Password and security → Application lockdown.
• 📱 Select applications that require additional authentication.
• 🔑 Install. PIN-finger-print.

2. disable notifications on the always-on screen (AOD):

If you use Always On Display, notifications can be displayed there to turn them off:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Always On Display.
2. Turn off the option to show notifications.

Encryption of the device:

For maximum data protection, activate encryption:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Encryption and accounts.
2. Choose Encrypt the phone.
3. Follow the instructions (the process will take 30-60 minutes).

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If you often pass your phone to colleagues or friends, turn on Guest Mode in your security settings, allowing you to temporarily restrict access to personal data without fully unlocking it.

FAQ: Frequent Questions on Hiding Notifications