How to permanently remove annoying tips from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

Why do tips appear on the lock screen and how to turn them off correctly

The lock screen on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 often turns into an information board: here are weather reports, notifications of missed calls, reminders of lack of sleep and, finally, those very “helpful tips” from MIUI. The latter are especially annoying – they occupy up to 30% of the screen, prevent you from viewing wallpaper and slow down the unlock by fingerprint.

The reason is because of the company's policy: MIUI is marketed as a smart shell that "takes care" of the user. The tips come from your activity: if you rarely clean the cache, the system will remind you of it; if you haven't updated the apps, it will tell you how to do it. However, for most owners of the Redmi Note 10 (and other models in the series), these tips become digital garbage. Fortunately, there are several ways to turn them off, from simple to radical.

It's important to understand that not all methods are equally effective. For example, in MIUI 12 and MIUI 13, the path to settings is different, and in MIUI 14, some options are completely hidden. We tested all the current methods on the Redmi Note 10/10 Pro/10S and selected the ones that work steadily. If you're ready to get rid of the tips once and for all, read on.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The most obvious and safe method is to use the built-in system options, which is suitable for most versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and does not require superuser rights.

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (in some firmware it is called Lock and Password).
3. Switch to the option Additional settings (or Advanced settings).
4. Find the option to Show tips on the lock screen and turn off the slider.

If there is no such item, don't despair. In some regional firmware (for example, India or Europe), it may be called differently:

• 📱 Lock screen tips (in English localization)
• 📱 Tips on the lock screen (in Russian)
• 📱 Smart tips (in the Chinese version) MIUI)

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Once you shut down, the tips should disappear immediately, but sometimes you need to reboot, and if the method doesn't work, move on to the next method.

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Method 2: Reset the lock screen settings

If a standard shutdown didn't work, the problem could be in the system's cache, resetting the lock screen settings will bring all the settings back to factory settings, including the hidden flags that show the tips. Attention: this method won't delete your data (photos, contacts), but it will reset the wallpaper, font style and widget layout.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5-7 times on the MIUI version until the notification “You became a developer” appears.
3. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
4. Activate the USB Debugging option (a password from your Mi Account will be required).
5. Now go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
6. In the search box, type Lock Screen (or “Block screen” in Russian).
7. Select the com.android.keyguard app (or Lock Screen).
8. Click Warehouse → Clear the cache and Clear the data.

Once reset, the phone will automatically reboot, and the tips should disappear, but if they reappear, then the problem is deeper, and you need to edit system files.

⚠️ Note: Do not clear the com.android.keyguard app data unless you have an alternative unlock method installed (e.g, PIN-This can lead to a locking of the phone!

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If the first two methods fail, it’s time to connect ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a tool that allows you to send commands directly to the system, including disabling hidden functions, a method that requires a computer and minimal knowledge of working with the command line.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Connect Redmi Note 10 to your computer via USB and allow debugging (a request will appear on your phone).
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
5. Execute the command to disable tips: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_tips 0
6. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

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

This command disables the Touch Assistant service, which is sometimes responsible for showing hints. Once completed, the tips will disappear forever, but some control gestures (such as a swipe for a screenshot) may also disappear.

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Before using ADB, back up your data via Settings → System → Backup. This will save you from losing information when you crash.

Method 4: Installation of alternative firmware (radical method)

If none of these methods worked, the last resort is to flash the phone to a custom version of MIUI (such as Xiaomi.eu or LineageOS), which lacks most of Xiaomi’s “chips,” including annoying tips, but requires unlocking the bootloader and potentially disenfranchises warranties.

The advantages of flashing:

• 🚀 Complete lack of advertising and advice on the lock screen.
• 🔧 More opportunities for customization (theme design, animations).
• 📱 Regular security updates.

Cons:

• ⚠️ The risk of “bricking” the phone in case of an error.
• 🔒 Loss of official warranty (if the bootloader is unlocked).
• 🔄 The need for manual firmware updates.

If you decide to take this step, follow the official instructions from Xiaomi.eu or XDA Developers. For the Redmi Note 10, firmware based on Android 12/13 will suit.

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Flashing is an extreme method, and before you start, make sure you keep all the important data and understand the risks.

Method 5: Using Third-Party Applications

If you don't want to dig into the settings or risk firmware, you can use third-party utilities, which don't remove the tips completely, but hide them under a layer of wallpaper or widgets.

1. Always On Display (AOD) Mi: This app from Xiaomi allows you to configure a permanent display of time and notifications, “scoring” yourself with tips. Download it from Google Play.
2. Lock Screen Editor: A utility for customizing the lock screen.Can hide system elements, including tips, but requires ADB rights.
3. Nova Launcher + TeslaUnread: The combination of launcher and notification widget allows you to create an alternative lock screen without prompts.

Example of settings through Always On Display:

1. Install and open the application.
2. Select the display style (e.g., Dial).
3. Activate the option to show always.
4. In the lock screen settings, turn off the standard clock (Settings → Lock screen → Watch).

The tips will remain in the system, but will be hidden under the layer of AOD. the minus of the method is increased battery consumption (5-10% per night).

What to do if the tips returned after the MIUI update

One of the most common problems is getting tips back after the MIUI update, which is because the system resets some settings to the standard settings, to avoid the prompts reappearing:

1. Opt out of automatic updates. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update and turn off Autoboot.
2. Use a packet blocker. Apps like App Ops or Package Disabler can block the com.miui.touchassistant service that provides advice.
3. Back up your settings. After successfully disabling your tips, save your current settings through Settings → Additional → Backup. Once updated, you can restore them.

If the update is already installed and the tips are back, repeat Method 1 or Method 3 (with ADB). 90% of the time, it helps.

⚠️ Attention: Some updates MIUI (Especially in Chinese firmware) may contain "protection" from disabling tips, in which case only a rollback to the previous version or installing custom firmware will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about tips on lock screen