How to permanently remove tips from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: 5 working ways

Why do annoying hints appear on the lock screen and how to fix it

The lock screen on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro should be minimalistic: time, date, notifications from messengers — and nothing else. But the manufacturer stubbornly adds “useful” tips like “Use Read Mode for Eye Protection” or “Activate Second Space.” These prompts not only take up space, but can accidentally trigger unnecessary functions when you touch the screen (for example, when you try to swipe down to open the notification curtain).

The problem is compounded by the fact that standard MIUI settings don’t have an obvious switch to disable these tips, and that after system updates, they often come back — even if you’ve already disabled them before. In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can do it, from official settings to hidden commands via ADB and editing system files (for advanced users).

Important: the methods differ depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and regional firmware (global, Chinese, European).

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

To start with, the simplest method that works on most MIUI versions (including the Redmi Note 8 Pro with firmware until 2023) does not require root or PC connectivity, but can be hidden in the depths of the menu.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Scroll down to the Additional section (or hints in some versions).
3. Find the option “Show tips on the lock screen” and turn off the slider.
4. Restart the device (required!) to make the changes effective.

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

• 🔍 Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times to activate the developer mode).
• 🔄 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• 🛠️ Find the debugging option by USB and turn it on (this can unlock hidden settings).

Attention! This item may be called something else on Chinese firmware (China ROM) — for example, (sup-pin thi shi, "blocking prompts"). Use the translator or screenshots from this article for navigation.

Method 2: Using Developer Mode for Hidden Options

If the standard method didn't work, it's time to dig deeper. There are hidden settings in MIUI that can be activated through developer mode, which is suitable for MIUI 13/14 firmware, where Xiaomi has removed direct switches.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate the developer mode (see previous section).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the Lock screen tips option (or on Chinese firmware) and turn it off.
4. If you don’t have an option, scroll down to the Debugging section and enable Disable MIUI optimization (this can bring back hidden settings).

After disabling the optimization, restart the phone and check for the “Tips on the lock screen” item in the standard settings (see Method 1).

Developer mode activated

USB debugging enabled

Backup of important data is made

Battery charge > 50%

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⚠️ Attention: Disconnection MIUI Optimization can cause some system applications to crash (e.g. Theme Store or Security). If you notice bugs, return the setting to its original state.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (without root)

If the previous methods did not work, you will have to connect to the PC. ADB-And the commands allow you to disable system-level advice without requiring super-user rights. MIUI, It requires the installation of drivers and Platform Tools.

Instructions:

1. Download Platform Tools and unpack the archive.
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB, enable debugging via USB (see Method 2).
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should 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 the phone.

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

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.systemui/.lockscreen.TipsView

To get the tips back, replace 0 with 1 in the first command or use:

adb shell pm enable com.android.systemui/.lockscreen.TipsView

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If ADB does not recognize the device, try reinstalling drivers via the Mi PC Suite or manually specifying the path to drivers in the Device Manager (Portable Devices section).

Method 4: Editing system files (requires root)

For the most persistent users who are ready to get root rights, there is a radical method - editing system files, which is the most reliable way to permanently remove the advice, but it requires caution: the wrong changes can lead to a bootloop.

What you need:

• 📱 Installed Magisk (to obtain root).
• 💻 PC fitted ADB and Fastboot.
• 📂 Backup copy of section /system (necessarily!).
• 🔧 File Manager with support for root (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).

Instructions:

1. Get root rights through Magisk (instructions are available on XDA Developers).
2. Open the root manager and follow the path: /system/priv-app/SystemUI/SystemUI.apk/res/xml/
3. Find the file. lock_screen_tips.xml (Or similar in name, and rename it in lock_screen_tips.xml.bak.
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14 the file may be in /product/overlay/ or integrated into framework-res.apk. In this case, decompilation will be required. APK-APKTool file is a complex and risky process for beginners.

Method 5: Install custom firmware (for experienced)

If all previous methods did not work, the last option is to install custom firmware, which is a cardinal solution that not only removes the tips, but also gives additional options for customizing the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

Installation process:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Download the firmware (e.g. MIUI EU from Xiaomi.eu) and transfer it to your phone.
4. Download to recovery and flash the firmware (wipe dalvik/cache is a must!).

The advantage of this method is that besides the lack of tips, you will get ad-free firmware, with weekly updates and support for Google Services (in the case of MIUI EU).

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Castom firmware solves the problem of advice once and for all, but requires unlocking the bootloader, which will result in a reset of all data and may void the warranty (if it is still valid).

What to do if the tips are back after the update

One of the most common problems is that tips reappear after the MIUI update, which is because Xiaomi resets some of the system settings when you install new firmware. Here's how to deal with it:

• 🔄 Reverse to the previous version MIUI (If the update has caused only problems. To do this, download the necessary firmware from the official website and thread it through Fastboot.
• 📵 Freeze the system app responsible for the tips with App Freezer (requires root) or LADB (rootless, but more difficult).
• 🛡️ Turn off automatic updates MIUI in settings: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update.
• 🔧 Use the script to automatically disable tips after each update (the script is an example of the one on the site). 4PDA).

If you don’t want to give up on updates, but you don’t want to see tips, the most reliable option is to install MIUI EU (see Method 5).

FAQ: Frequent questions on removing tips from the lock screen