How to hide notifications on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: the complete guide

Why notifications on the lock screen can be a problem

The lock screen of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 displays notifications by default, which is convenient for quick access to important information. However, such alerts often become a source of discomfort. First, confidential data (messages from messengers, email, bank notifications) can be seen by outsiders if the phone is left unattended. Second, the constant stream of unnecessary alerts from games or social networks distracts and forces you to unblock the device once again.

Redmi Note 8 owners face this problem particularly acutely: MIUI does not have a universal “hide everything” switch, and the logic of displaying notifications depends on the firmware version. For example, in MIUI 12, privacy settings are hidden deeper than in MIUI 14, where they are put in a separate section. In addition, some applications (for example, WhatsApp or Viber) ignore system restrictions and continue to show the content of messages even after disabling the corresponding options.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 working ways to hide notifications on the lock screen, from basic MIUI settings to advanced tricks with ADB and third-party utilities.

• 🔒 Completely disable notification impressions on the locked screen
• 📱 Hide the content of messages, leaving only the icons of the applications
• 🛠️ Set up exceptions for individual programs (e.g., hide notifications from games, but leave them alone) SMS)
• 🔧 Use it. ADB-Deep Customization Teams (for experienced users)

Method 1: Disable notifications via MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use built-in privacy options, which are suitable for most users and do not require root rights or technical skills, and the instructions are relevant for the Redmi Note 8 on MIUI 12, 13 and 14 (there may be minor differences in the location of menu items).

Go to Settings → Notifications → Notifications → Notification settings on the lock screen. Here you will see three main modes:

• 📵 "Show everything" - App icons and notification text are displayed (default mode).
• 🔍 "Hide the content of notifications" - only application icons are shown, the text is hidden.
• 🚫 "Do not show notifications – the lock screen is completely clean.

Please note that even in Hide Content mode, some system notifications (such as low battery power) may slip. To fix this, you will need to set exceptions for individual applications.

Check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version

Close all background apps (especially messengers)

Make sure your phone is at least 30% charged.

Backup important notifications (if necessary)

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⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global Stable) after the system update, the notification settings may be reset.

Method 2: Hiding notification content for individual applications

If you only need to hide notifications from certain programs (such as games or social networks), but leave important alerts (SMS, calls), use customized settings, which is more accurate than the first one and allows you to flexibly manage the visibility of content.

Algorithm of action:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want to hide (such as Facebook or TikTok).
3. Go to the Notifications section.
4. Turn off the “Show on the Lock screen” switch or select the “Hide Content” option (if available).

Messengers (Telegram, Viber) may need to be configured internally, such as WhatsApp, where you need to go to Settings → Notifications → Pop-up notifications and disable the “Show text message” option.

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If there is no option in the app’s settings to hide notification text, try disabling notifications completely and then turning them on again – sometimes this resets the cache and returns hidden options.

Method 3: Use of the "Do Not Disturb" mode

The Do Not Disturb (DND) feature in MIUI allows you to temporarily disable all notifications or configure exceptions, a method that is convenient if you need to hide alerts for a certain period (e.g., during a meeting) or at night.

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the "Enable" switch.
3. In the "Rules" section, select Add a rule and specify:

The main difference from previous methods is that Do Not Disturb is a temporary, rather than permanent, concealment of notifications, which is useful if you want to control the visibility of alerts based on the context (work, sleep, driving).

Method 4: ADB-Deep customization commands (for experienced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a tool for low-level Android management, which is suitable for users who are willing to work with the command line.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on Redmi Note 8 (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the assembly number → Go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Commands to hide notifications:

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 0 # Disables notifications on the lock screen


adb shell settings put global lock_screen_allow_private_notifications 0 # Hide notification content

To return the standard settings, replace 0 with 1 on both commands. After completing the commands, restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI (Especially custom firmware, these commands may not work because of the system settings that have changed. Before experimenting, back up your data via Mi Cloud or TWRP — This is the only way to restore the system when it fails.

Method 5: Third-Party Notification Management Applications

If you want the flexibility that standard MIUI doesn't offer, look for third-party tools that allow you to filter notifications by keyword, time, app, and even geolocation.

Check reviews before installing – some apps may conflict with MIUI Optimization (a built-in Xiaomi optimization feature), which will cause notifications to disappear completely, not just on the lock screen.

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Third-party notification management apps require “Access Notifications” permission in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Access to Notifications. Without that, they won’t be able to filter alerts.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after all the methods have been used, notifications can continue to appear. Consider typical scenarios and how to fix them:

Problem 1: Notifications are hidden, but the app icons remain on the lock screen.

Solution: There is no option in MIUI to completely remove icons – they will always appear if the notification is active. To remove them, you need to turn off notifications for the application completely (see Method 2).

Problem 2: After the MIUI update, the settings reset.

Solution: This is a well-known feature of Xiaomi’s global firmware. Check the settings after each update or use it. ADB-Teams for the Continuous Application of Rules.

Problem 3: Notifications from banking applications (SberBank Online, Tinkoff) ignore privacy settings.

Solution: Banking applications often use system notification channels that defy standard restrictions.

• 📱 Disable notifications for the application in its own settings (usually there is an option "Do not show on the lock screen").
• 🔒 Use the Incognito mode in MIUI (if available – it hides notifications from all applications except system.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions