How to hide notifications on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi: a complete guide with pictures and life hacks

Why notifications on the Xiaomi Redmi lock screen can be a problem

The Xiaomi Redmi lock screen is the first thing you see when you wake up a smartphone, but along with the time, date and wallpaper, it often displays sensitive notifications: messages from messengers, letters with jobs, bank alerts or even content from social networks. In 2026, when smartphones have become an integral part of business and personal life, such “leaks” of information can lead to embarrassing situations — or worse, data leaks.

Compounding the problem, Xiaomi’s MIUI defaults to the full text of notifications on a locked screen, which is handy if your phone is lying on your desk alone but risky in public, in meetings, or when someone picks up your smartphone. Fortunately, there are several ways to hide these alerts in the Redmi Note 12/13, POCO X5, and other models, from a complete shutdown to selective concealment for individual apps.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current techniques (including the hidden MIUI 14/15) chips that can help make your lock screen as secure as possible. And if you’re afraid to miss an important message, don’t worry: there are ways to leave notifications but hide their content.

Method 1: Disable notifications on the lock screen via MIUI settings

The easiest and most versatile method is to use the built-in MIUI options. It is suitable for all modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, including models from 2023-2026 (Redmi Note 13 Pro+, POCO F5, Xiaomi 14, etc.).

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the section All settings → Lock screen.
3. Slip on the Notifications item on the lock screen.
4. Choose one of three options: 🔒 Show all text – notifications are displayed in full (by default). 🔐 Hide confidential content – only app icons and headers are shown, text is hidden. 🚫 Do not show notifications – the lock screen is completely clean.

The last option (Not to show notifications) radically solves the problem of privacy, but it has a disadvantage: you won't even see the number of messages you miss. If you need to save the notification display but hide the content of the notifications, choose the second item.

Remember to save important notifications (e.g. from banking apps)| Make sure you have the latest version of MIUI (updates may reset settings)| Check if you are using third-party launchers (they may block system settings)| Remember the current display mode to return it if necessary

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⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 10C, POCO M4 Pro) the path to settings may be different. If you do not find the Notifications item on the lock screen, try the alternative route: Settings → Annexes → Notifications → On the lock screen.

Method 2: Hiding notifications for individual applications

Not all notifications are equally important. For example, you may be critical to hide messages from WhatsApp or Telegram, but leave alerts about calls or alarms. MIUI has a feature to selectively hide notifications for specific applications.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want to hide (like Viber or Gmail).
3. Tap Notifications. → On the lock screen.
4. Set the switch to Hide Confidential Content or Do Not Show.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings. → Confidentiality.
2. Select the Privacy Notices.
3. Activate Hide Notifications on the Lock screen in insecure networks.

This mode is especially useful for those who are often on business trips or use a smartphone in public places, and it automatically hides notifications when you are connected to open Wi-Fi networks (such as hotels or co-working sites), where the risk of data interception is higher.

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If you have Redmi with NFC, check the Quick Pay settings in the Lock Screen section. Sometimes bank notices are duplicated there even after they are hidden in the main settings.

Method 4: Third-Party Applications for Notification Management

If the built-in MIUI features aren't enough, you can use third-party utilities that offer advanced features such as:

• 🔄 Flexible rules for hiding notifications (by time, location, application).
• 🔒 Encryption of notification text.
• 📊 Statistics on confidential data leakage.

Top.-3 Applications for Xiaomi Redmi:

1. Notification History Log – keeps a log of notifications and allows you to hide them selectively.
2. Hide Lockscreen Notifications – specializes in lock screen, supports MIUI.
3. NLS Notifications – allows you to configure the display of notifications on a schedule.

Warning: Check app permissions before installing. Some utilities require access to Special Features or Overlays over other windows, which can affect smartphone performance. Also avoid programs with suspiciously broad rights (such as accessing SMS or contacts).

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI Global, some notification management applications may conflict with system services. If notification utilities stop coming at all after installation, delete it and use the built-in settings.

Method 5: Reset notification settings (if nothing works)

Sometimes, after updating MIUI or resetting the phone, the notification settings get lost and they start to appear again on the lock screen despite all the manipulations, in which case a complete reset of the notification settings will help:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset notification settings.
3. Confirm the action.

After resetting, all apps will return to standard notification settings (like after buying a smartphone), you will have to reconfigure alerts for each application, but this is guaranteed to eliminate bugs associated with displaying on the lock screen.

Additional Security Tips for Lock Screen

Hiding notifications is only part of protecting privacy, and to make the Redmi lock screen as secure as possible, follow these guidelines:

• 🔐 Use a pattern lock or PIN-code instead of a swipe or fingerprint if you are afraid someone might unlock your phone while you sleep.
• 👁️ Turn off Smart Lock (smart location or device unlock) in security settings.
• 📱 Set up the Owner's Show on the Lock screen (in Settings) → Lock screen → This will help you get your phone back if you lose it.
• 🔄 Regularly check the permissions of applications in Settings → Confidentiality → Permissions, especially for applications with notification access.

Also, look at the Second Space feature in MIUI, which allows you to create a separate user profile with your own settings and apps, which is useful if you sometimes give your phone to your colleagues or children, they will only see the notifications that are allowed in their space.

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Even if you hid notifications on the lock screen, they can still be accessed through the notification panel after unlocking. For complete privacy, combine hiding alerts with other security measures (PIN-code, encryption).

FAQ: Frequent questions about hiding notifications on Xiaomi Redmi