How to hide notifications on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: 5 working ways

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S lock screen is not only about protecting your data, but also a window into the world of notifications, which can sometimes become a source of annoyance. Messages from messengers, alerts from games, reminders of missed calls can all be distracting, especially when the phone is lying on the table during a meeting or simply preventing you from focusing. Fortunately, MIUI offers several ways to manage the display of notifications on a locked screen, from completely disabling them to fine-tuning them for individual applications.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current techniques, from basic settings in the Security menu to hidden features that even work on custom firmware, how to remove notifications completely, hide their content (leaving only app icons), or set exceptions for important contacts, and why settings are sometimes reset after a MIUI update and how to avoid it.

Important: Instructions are checked on Redmi Note 10S with MIUI 12.5–14 (including global and Chinese versions).If you have a different model or firmware, some menu items may differ - but the general logic remains the same.

1. Basic method: disabling notifications via “Settings”

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which is suitable for those who want to completely remove notifications from the lock screen or hide their contents.

1. Open Settings → Always on screen and lock (or lock screen in older versions).
2. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
3. Switch the slider to Off for full shutdown, or select Hide the contents of notifications so that only the application icons without text are shown.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI (For example, in China, this item may be called Privacy Notifications or Privacy Locking. If you don't, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).

Make sure you have the latest version of MIUI| Check if Do Not Disturb mode is enabled | Remember the current rollback settings |Reboot your phone after changes

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This works for all notifications at once, but what if you want to hide the alerts from only certain applications?

2. Thin customization: notifications for individual applications

If you want to leave only important notifications (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) on your lock screen and hide the rest, use custom settings.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want to set up (such as Instagram).
3. Click Notifications → Lock screen.
4. Choose one of the options: 🔕 Allow – Show notifications in full; 🔒 Hide content – only display the app icon; ❌ Block – Do not show notifications at all.

💡 Useful tip: For instant messengers (like Viber or Signal), you can set exceptions for specific contacts. → Notifications → Turn on the option to Show on the lock screen.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Individual notification settings may reset. To avoid this, back up through Settings before updating. → The phone. → Backup.

3. Hidden features: Do not disturb mode and schedule

If you need to temporarily remove notifications (such as during a sleep or important appointment), use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode.

• 🕒 Set a schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 8:00);
• 📵 Disable all notifications or leave only important (calls, alarms);
• 🔇 Set exceptions for repeat calls or selected contacts.

How to turn on:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the slider on or set the schedule.
3. In the Exclusions section, select which notifications are allowed to show (such as alarm clocks or repeat calls).

Important detail: In Do Not Disturb mode, notifications don't disappear forever - they just don't show up on the lock screen or make sounds. All alerts will remain in the notification curtain and will be available after unlocking the phone.

4. Advanced method: setup via MIUI Launcher

If standard settings don’t help (for example, notifications slip anyway), try using MIUI Launcher features, which is suitable for users who have a standard launcher from Xiaomi:

1. Press and hold your finger to the free space on the main screen.
2. Select the Home Screen Settings (the gear icon at the bottom).
3. Go to Notifications. → Lock screen.
4. Turn off the option to Show notifications on the lock screen or set exceptions.

🔧 Technical nuance: In some versions MIUI (for example, 13.0.4+) This item may duplicate the basic settings, but sometimes additional options are available here, such as:

• 🎨 Notification style (compact or extended);
• 🔄 Automatically conceal notifications through 5/10 seconds;
• 📱 Display on Always-on Display (if supported).

5. Radical Solution: Disabling Notifications via ADB

If none of the above methods worked (for example, due to custom firmware or a bug in MIUI), you can use the ADB commands. This method requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic knowledge of working with Android Debug Bridge.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → Press 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB).
2. Connect the Redmi Note 10S to your PC and confirm 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 completely disables notifications on the lock screen.
4. To return notifications, use: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 1

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If you are not sure about your actions, you should use other methods in this article.

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ADB commands operate at the system level and are not reset after the phone is restarted. However, after the MIUI update, they may need to be repeated.

Problems and Solutions: Why Notifications Don't Disappear

Sometimes, even after all the settings, notifications continue to appear on the lock screen, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

🔍 Diagnostics: If the problem persists, check if notification management apps (such as Notification History or AutoNotification) are installed on the phone. MIUI.

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If you have custom firmware installed (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS), notification settings may vary, in which case, look for similar items in the Settings → Apps and notifications menu.

Alternative methods: third-party applications

If you don't like the built-in MIUI, you can use third-party utilities. Here are some proven options:

• 🔒 Lockscreen Notifications (from Google Play) – allows you to flexibly configure notification displays, including keyword filtering.
• 📱 NLS Lockscreen – replaces the standard lock screen with full control over notifications.
• 🛠️ MacroDroid – Automates the shutdown of notifications on a schedule or under certain conditions (for example, when the phone is lying down on the screen).

⚠️ Note: Party notification management applications require permission Special access (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Be careful: some utilities may collect information about your alerts.

📌 Important nuance: On MIUI 14 and later, some third-party apps may not work due to tightening security policies. In this case, try to roll back to an older version. MIUI or use ADB-section 5.

FAQ: Frequent Notification Questions on Redmi Note 10S