How to remove Mi Fit from the lock screen Xiaomi: the complete guide

Xiaomi smartphone owners often encounter intrusive notifications from the Mi Fitness app (formerly known as Mi Fit) directly on the lock screen.This can be annoying, especially when step or sync notifications override important information or just take up space.The issue is relevant for users who use activity trackers but don't want to see persistent reminders on a locked device.

The solution lies in deep settings of MIUI or the new HyperOS shell. You don't have to uninstall the app or disable the tracker, you just need to configure the display settings correctly. In this guide, we'll look at all possible methods, from standard notification settings to advanced ways to hide content.

Android security, coupled with Xiaomi’s shells, allows you to flexibly manage what you see before unlocking your gadget. However, by default, many apps, including health services, get priority access to the lock screen. This is done for convenience, but often turns into visual noise. Understanding the logic of notifications will help you remove the extra without losing the functionality of the tracker.

It's worth noting that the menu interface may vary slightly depending on the operating system version. On older versions of MIUI, 12 or 13 items may be called differently than in current builds. However, the general principle remains the same across the ecosystem. We'll look at the generic steps that will suit most devices.

Analysis of Mi Fit notification source

Before you start to shut down, it’s important to understand the nature of the messages that appear. The Mi Fitness app generates several types of alerts: system synchronization notifications, low activity reminders, and notifications from third-party apps that are broadcast through the tracker. Often users confuse the notifications of the application itself with notifications from messengers that are simply duplicated on the bracelet.

The main source of junk on the lock screen is standard Android notifications that the app flags as important, it prioritizes them and displays them on top of other windows. To effectively combat this, you need to divide the notifications into categories. Some can be hidden completely, others can only be left in the curtain by removing the.lockscreen.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling all app notifications completely may result in you no longer receiving call data and SMS Your fitness bracelet or your watch, be selective in your settings.

Also, you should consider that some firmware versions have a separate widget, "Sport" or "Activity," which is displayed on the lock screen via swipe, and it's not really a notification, but a full-fledged interface element, and removing it requires a different approach, which we'll talk about in the next sections, but for now we'll focus on classic pop-ups.

Basic setting of notifications in the application

The first and most obvious step is to check the internal settings of the Mi Fitness app itself, which allows developers to fine-tune what the app thinks is important to the user, and to ignore this step could negate any further system manipulation.

Go to the device profile in the app and find the notification section. Often hidden is the "Display on the lock screen" or similar setting. If this option is not explicitly available, try limiting the types of events that trigger sending push notifications. For example, turn off long-seat reminders if you don't need them.

• 📱 Open the Mi Fitness app and go to profile.
• 🔔 Find the "Notifications" or "Device settings" section".
• 🚫 Turn off the “Show on the Lock screen” option if available.
• 📉 Reduce the frequency of data synchronization to reduce the number of background activations.

It is also important to check whether the wrist lift or the notification screen activate function is enabled in the bracelet settings via the app, which sometimes wakes up the phone screen when the signal comes from the tracker, creating the illusion of a locking problem.

System management of Android notifications

If the in-app settings didn't work, you'll need to move to "heavy artillery," the Android system settings, where you have full control over the behavior of each package you install. You can set strict limits for Mi Fitness (or Mi Fit).

Go to your smartphone settings, select Notifications, and find Mi Fitness. You'll see a list of notification categories that the app uses. Each category (e.g., General, Steps, Sync) can have its own display settings. Your task is to disable display on the lock screen for all categories, leaving them only in the notification bar.

In modern versions of MIUI and HyperOS, the algorithm of actions is as follows:

Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management → Mi Fitness

In the menu that opens, note the "On the lock screen" switch, set it to "Hide" or "Do not show". It is also recommended to turn off the "Pop-up notifications" option if it is active, as it often duplicates content on the locked screen.

Be sure to apply the settings for each notification subcategory if they are available when you click on the category name in the list. Often, system step notifications are hidden in a separate menu branch that you need to find and defuse separately.

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If you can't find an app on the list, search by settings by entering "Mi Fitness" or "Mi Fit." Sometimes it can be hidden under "System Apps."

Customization of widgets and lock screen style

Special attention should be paid to widgets. Xiaomi shells often pre-installed widget "Sport" or "Health", which displays the number of steps taken directly on the lock screen. This is not a notification in the classical sense, so the standard notification settings do not apply to it.

To remove this element, you need to change the style of the lock screen or the widget settings. Depending on the firmware version, the path may differ. MIUI 14 and later often uses double-pressing or long-holding on the empty space of the lock screen (requires unlocking by fingerprint or face to enter editing mode).

An alternative way through settings:

• 🎨 Go to Settings. → Always on screen and lock screen.
• 🖌️ Select "Style of lock screen" or "Store themes".
• 🗑️ Find an active activity widget and remove it or replace the style with a standard one.

Sometimes the widget is part of a third-party theme. If you're using a custom theme from Themes, try switching to a standard theme "Classic" or "No Limits." Third-party designers often embed activity widgets into their creations, and you can only remove them by changing the theme altogether.

⚠️ Note: When changing the theme, all your personalizations (wallpaper, icons) may be reset, it is recommended to save important settings beforehand or take screenshots of the current configuration.

Use of "Do Not Disturb" and Profiles

For those who want to temporarily eliminate visual noise, but are not willing to change the constant settings, the ideal mode is "Do not disturb." However, in Xiaomi it has its own features. The standard mode can only hide sound and vibration, leaving visual notifications in place.

To hide the content visually, you need to set the rules for Do Not Disturb. Go to the settings of this mode and find the "Block Screen". Select the option "Hide the content of notifications" or "Do not show notifications." By activating this mode (manual or scheduled, for example, at night), you will clear the lock screen of any activity signs, including Mi Fit.

You can also use the "Second Space" or guest mode if you need to transfer your phone to another person temporarily without showing your activity.

Problems with third-party launchers and themes

Often the problem is not the system, but the conflict of a third-party launcher or theme. If you have installed a launcher that replaces the standard lock screen (Lock Screen), Android settings may not apply correctly.

Check which launcher is the default. If it's not a standard system component, try switching to it temporarily. Themes that modify the framework-res.apk system file can also cause problems.

If you use widgets from third-party tracker manufacturers (such as unofficial clients for Mi Band), their settings may overlap with the system settings. Check the settings of the specific client you use. The official Mi Fitness app usually behaves predictably, while modified versions may ignore system bans.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The combination of disabling the display on the lock screen in the Android system settings and changing the style of widgets allows you to completely clean the screen of unnecessary information, preserving the functionality of the tracker.