How to hide notifications on Xiaomi: The Complete Guide

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face intrusive alerts that appear at the most inopportune time, such as ads from system applications, notifications of “junk” in memory or just annoying messages from games. The MIUI operating system and the new HyperOS provide powerful but sometimes confusing tools to manage this flow of information.

There are several levels of control, from simply hiding text from a locked screen to completely blocking system push notifications. Some features are hidden in the depths of the engineering menu or special security services. It is important to understand the difference between turning off sound and completely hiding content, since these are different processes in the Android architecture. Below we will discuss all the available methods that will help you to clean up the interface of your smartphone.

Before we start to make a big difference, it's worth noting that completely locking system processes can lead to the missing of important allerts from the phone itself. So the approach should be selective. We'll look at the regular shell tools, application settings and specialized tools for advanced users. This guide is relevant for most modern models running current versions of firmware.

Basic display setting on a locked screen

The easiest way to hide sensitive information is to set up the content on the lock screen. By default, the system shows the text of the message, which can be uncomfortable in public places. To change these settings, you need to go to the settings menu and find the section responsible for the lock screen.

Here, the user can choose between three options: show all the content, hide the content (leaving only the name of the application), or not show notifications at all. Choosing the option "Hide content" is the optimal balance between information content and privacy. You will see that the message has arrived, but you will not be able to read the text without unlocking the device.

Also available in this section is the Pocket Mode or Smart Lock feature, which prevents the screen from accidentally turning on in your pocket. Pay attention to the notification style settings, as newer versions of MIUI 14 and HyperOS can combine them with the Control Center.

⚠️ Note: If you select the option to completely disable notifications on the lock screen, you can skip incoming calls from subscribers not saved in contacts if this feature is associated with the Caller display ID.

To access these settings, use the following path: Settings → Lock screen → Notification format. In some regional firmware (for example, Chinese CN), this item may be called differently or located in the Password and Security section.

Managing application-specific notifications

The main source of noise is third-party apps: social networks, marketplaces and games. Android allows you to flexibly manage the behavior of each application individually. You can allow the application to send notifications, but you can prevent them from appearing on the lock screen or making sound.

To access detailed management, go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification Management. This is a complete list of all installed programs. When you choose a specific application, you are taken to the fine-tuning menu, where you can turn off pop-ups, soundtracks and icons on the icon.

• 📱 Important notifications:-messages, which the system considers critical (usually from messengers), they can not be completely disabled without root rights in some versions.
• 🔇 No sound: Allows notification to come, but the phone won’t vibrate or ring, and the icon will only appear in the curtain.
• 🚫 Prohibit: Completely blocking any signals from the selected application.

Special attention should be paid to the categories "Recommendations" or "Marketing." Many applications, especially Chinese services like GetApps or Mi Video, use these channels to promote content, and disabling them does not affect the basic functionality of the program, but eliminates advertising pop-ups.

Therefore, it makes sense to check this section regularly, especially after installing new versions of MIUI.

Blocking system advertising and MSA service messages

One of the most painful topics for Xiaomi users is in-app advertising, which is the MSA (MIUI System Ads) process that disables, which is the first step towards a clean interface, but you can't just delete it, you can only ban it.

To do this, go to Settings → Password and Security → Access to personal data. In the list, find msa and turn off the switch. The system will resist: it will warn you several times about the consequences and ask you to wait 10 seconds before confirming. This is a security mechanism that you just have to endure.

In addition to MSA, you should check the settings of the Security app, which most often generates notifications about “viruses” (which are not) or offers to clear the memory. In the settings of this application (the gear icon), find the “Receive recommendations” section and deactivate it.

⚠️ Attention: After the service is disconnected MSA The full update of the ad module cache may take up to 24 hours or require a reboot of the device.

Do Not Disturb and Schedules

Do Not Disturb is ideal for temporarily hiding all notifications; unlike the air mode, it does not cut off communication, but only filters incoming signals. In Xiaomi smartphones, this mode has advanced functionality to create flexible scenarios.

You can activate it through the notification curtain or in the Sound and Vibration → Do Not Disturb. You can set exceptions here, such as allowing calls only from selected contacts or repeat calls from one number (which is important for emergency cases), which allows you to hide visual noise while staying in touch with loved ones.

The schedule feature is especially useful: you can set up the automatic Do Not Disturb mode at night, for example, from 23:00 to 07:00, during which time the screen will not light up from messages, and the sound will be turned off, in the morning the phone will automatically return to normal mode.

• 🌙 Complete silence: hides all visual and audio signals, including alarm clocks (unless an exception is set up).
• 📞 Favorites: skipping calls and SMS Only from contacts marked with an asterisk.
• ⏰ Alarm clocks: Even in complete silence, alarm clocks usually continue to work unless otherwise indicated.

Using schedules is the best way to ensure quality sleep without risking missing a really important call from a doctor or emergency services if you set up appropriate exceptions.

Hiding app icons and indicators

Sometimes the user needs to hide not the notification itself, but its indicator - a red circle with a number on the app icon. This is often required for games or work chats, so as not to be distracted by the visual stimulus. MIUI This function is included in a separate menu.

Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification icons. This is a list of apps that can display badges. By turning off the switch next to the desired application, you will remove the digital notation of the unread, although the messages themselves will come in the curtain.

It is also possible to hide the app icons themselves from the desktop using the built-in Hidden Apps or Second Space feature, a more radical method that hides the app completely, making it accessible only through a special password or fingerprint.

To access hidden applications, you need to make a special gesture on your desktop (usually fingers apart) or enter a password in a dialer code, which is an effective way to hide not only notifications, but also access to sensitive data stored in applications.

Use of the Second Space for Insulation

Second Space creates a virtual second smartphone on the phone with its apps, photos and, importantly, notifications, and is the perfect way to separate work and personal lives or hide activity in certain apps from prying eyes.

When you're in the main space, notifications from the Second Space don't show up at all. You can run a game or a working messenger in the second profile, and until you switch there (or type in a special unlock password), no signals will arrive. This is a level of stealth that is not available in normal settings.

It takes a few minutes to create a second space, and the system will suggest moving data or configuring everything from scratch, and you can switch between spaces quickly through a notification curtain or a special fingerprint if you configure this function in biometrics.

⚠️ Note: When you delete the Second Space, all the data inside it (photos, correspondence, applications) will be permanently deleted.

Using this method requires more RAM resources, as background processes can be stored. On low-volume budget models, this can lead to more frequent downloading of applications from memory.

Advanced settings via ADB (for advanced)

For users who do not have enough standard tools, it is possible to hide system notifications through USB debugging (ADB), which allows you to disable even those notifications that do not have a “Disable” button in the interface, for example, some system alerts of updates.

To work, you will need a computer, a USB cable and installed ADB drivers. On the phone you need to activate the developer mode (click seven times on the build number in the About Phone menu) and turn on "Debugging by USB".

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.misys


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics

Executing commands disables system analytics and advertising services at a deep level, but be very careful: disabling critical system packages can lead to unstable interface operation or cyclical reboot.

Using ADB is a powerful tool, but it requires technical literacy, and before entering any commands, it is recommended to study the purpose of a particular package on the Internet to avoid damaging the system.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Use Guest Mode to temporarily transfer your phone to other people, and it hides all your personal notifications and apps until you drop out.

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A comprehensive approach to configuring MIUI includes disabling the MSA, fine-tuning each application, and using Do Not Disturb modes for maximum comfort.