How to hide notifications on the lock screen Xiaomi: the complete guide

Xiaomi’s lock screen isn’t just about protecting your smartphone, it’s also about alerting you, which can be a source of annoyance: constantly flashing messages from instant messengers, alerts from games or spam from apps violate privacy and distract from basic tasks, especially for owners of Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13, where notifications are displayed on a locked screen by default.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can disable notifications, from basic MIUI settings to hidden features for power users, how to completely hide the content of messages, leave only app icons or remove all alerts from the lock screen, and how to get around the limitations of MIUI if standard methods don’t work.

Why do notifications appear on the lock screen?

Xiaomi is set to be as informative as possible by default: it displays notifications on a locked screen so that the user can quickly respond to important messages.

• 🔓 Privacy breach: Anyone can read your messages without unlocking their phone.
• 📱 Battery discharge: Constant notification updates consume additional energy.
• 🎯 Distraction: Bright banners prevent you from focusing on current tasks.
• 🛡️ Security: Some notifications may contain confirmation codes or personal information.

In MIUI 14 (and earlier versions), the logic of notifications depends on three factors:

1. Global privacy settings in the system.
2. Individual permissions for each application.
3. Manufacturer policy (on some models, for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, some settings are blocked).

Method 1: Disable notifications via MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for most models, including the Redmi 10, POCO F4 and Xiaomi 12T.

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Go to Notifications on the lock screen.
3. Choose one of the options: 🔒 Show all content (by default) – text and icons are displayed. 🔐 Hide notification content – only app icons are shown. 🚫 Not to show notifications – complete shutdown.

If you have MIUI 13/14, you may need additional confirmation via Password/Fingerprint to change this setting.

Check the version of MIUI (Settings → About the phone)

Know the password to unlock the screen

Close all background applications

Reboot the phone (optional)-->

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. global version for the POCO M4 Pro) the Notifications item on the lock screen may not be present. In this case, use Method 3 or Method 4.

Method 2: Set up notifications for individual applications

If you only need to hide notifications from certain messengers (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), but leave alerts from banking applications, use individual settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the application you want (for example, Viber).
3. Click Notifications → Notifications on the lock screen.
4. Set the switch to the Off position or select Hide Content.

In the Do Not Disturb settings, you can flexibly configure exceptions:

Allow calls from selected contacts


- Leave the alarm clocks.




Show notifications from certain applications (e.g., the navigator)

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If you need to quickly turn on Do Not Disturb for 1 hour, hold the icon in the notification panel with your finger – a menu with a timer will appear.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., custom firmware or enterprise versions of MIUI), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your phone to your computer and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Enable USB Debugging in the Developer Settings → About Phone → 7 times click on MIUI Version → go back to Additional Settings → For Developers.
2. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) Enter: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 0 This command will completely disable notifications on the lock screen.
4. To return to standard settings, use: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 1

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Before executing commands, make sure you have current Xiaomi drivers installed and debugging enabled. USB. On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) after use ADB You may need to restart to apply the changes.

Method 5: Resetting notification settings (extreme case)

If none of the methods worked and notifications keep appearing, you may have crashed your system settings, and resetting notification settings will help:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset App Settings.
3. Confirm action. This will return all notification permissions to factory settings.

After resetting, you will have to reconfigure notifications for each application, but this is guaranteed to eliminate software conflicts that could interfere with disabling alerts on the lock screen.

Additional tips for working with notifications

In addition to the main ways, there are several useful life hacks for Xiaomi owners:

• 🔄 Automatic concealment of notifications: B MIUI 14 has a function to automatically hide the content of notifications after 5 seconds. → Notifications → Additionally.
• 📌 Fixed notifications: Important alerts (such as low battery charge) can be pinned to keep them from disappearing from the lock screen.
• 🔇 Vibration at Notifications: Turn off vibration to save battery in Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration on notifications.

If you use Xiaomi frequently in public, consider using alternative launchers (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher) that allow you to flexibly configure the display of notifications, including their complete hiding on the lock screen.

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In the models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 or Xiao) POCO F5) Disabling notifications on the lock screen extends battery life by 5-10%, as pixels are not constantly illuminated.

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