Notifications on Xiaomi smartphones can become a real problem: from annoying advertising in the Internet MIUI This article will discuss all possible ways to disable notifications, both system and third-party applications. MIUI, Many users don’t know.
It is important to understand that on different versions of the firmware (MIUI 12, 13, 14, 15) the paths to settings may vary slightly. We have provided universal instructions based on the latest updates from 2026.+, Poco F5 Xiaomi 13 Ultra – all the methods described will work.
Before you start settings, check the version. MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI. This will help you navigate the instructions more accurately. Also remember that some system notifications (such as low battery charge) cannot be turned off completely - they can only be made less intrusive.
1. disable MIUI system notifications
System notifications from MIUI These include security alerts, updates, network connections and other internal events, which can be disabled partially or completely through a special menu.
Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Application notifications. Here you'll see a list of all system services:
- 🔔 MIUI System - basic system alerts (updates, errors)
- 📱 Security – Security and Virus Notifications
- 🔄 Download Manager – Download notifications
- 📶 Sim Toolkit – Messages from the operator
For each item, you can:
- Disable notifications completely (switch at the top)
- Turn off the sound or vibration
- Hide notifications on the lock screen
- Turn off pop-up banners
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If you turn off notifications from Security, you will not receive warnings about potentially dangerous activities, and we recommend that you leave at least vibration for critical alerts.
2. remove advertising in notifications
Xiaomi embeds ads into system notifications on some models (especially in the budget Redmi and Poco series), this applies to both banners in the curtain and push notifications from Mi Browser, Mi Video and other standard applications.
To disable the ads:
- Go to Settings → Memory → Clean (or Settings → Applications → Application Management)
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Cleanup Settings.
- Disable Recommended Content or Personalized Recommendations
- To completely disable advertising in MIUI Go to Settings. → Google → Advertising and disabling personalization
For specific applications:
- 🌐 Mi Browser: Browser settings → Mainstream → Recommended content
- 🎬 Mi Video: Settings → Personal recommendations
- 🛒 GetApps: Profile → Settings → Push notifications
What to do if the advertisements are left?
3. Set up notifications for individual applications
Each application installed has its own notification settings to change:
- Press the notification from the desired application in the curtain with your finger
- Click Notification Management (or Notification Settings)
- In the menu that opens, you can: 🔕 Completely disable notifications 📵 Turn off sound/vibration 👁️ Hide content on the lock screen 📱 Turn off pop-up windows 🔄 Set priorities (important/normal)
For messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) additional settings are available:
- 💬 Separate Notification Management for Messages and Calls
- 🔔 Set up sounds for different contacts
- 📌 Affixing important notifications
4. Hidden notification settings in MIUI
MIUI It contains a few hidden options that allow you to manage notifications more flexibly.
To access them:
- Open the Settings. → The phone.
- Click on the version several times MIUI, Until the message comes out, “You’ve become a developer"
- Go back to the main settings and open additionally. → For developers
- Find the Notifications section and enable: 📱 Show notifications in status (if disabled – notification icons will not appear in the status bar) 🔄 Limit background processes (reduces the number of background notifications) 📵 Disable all notifications (radical method, disables everything except system)
In the developer mode, you can also configure:
- 🔊 Separate volume for notifications and alarms
- 📱 Notification behavior when blocking the screen
- 🔄 Priority of notifications for different applications
Developer mode is on
Background process settings checked
Priority of notifications is set
Unnecessary system alerts are disabled
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5.Use of the "Do Not Disturb" mode
Function "Do not disturb" (DND) It allows you to completely disable all notifications for a certain period or schedule, and it's useful at night or during important meetings.
Mode setting:
- Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb
- Select one of the modes: 🌙 Sleeping mode turns off everything except alarm clocks. 📱 Priority only – skips calls from selected contacts 🔕 Complete shutdown – blocks all sounds and vibrations
Set up a schedule or activation for an event (for example, when connecting to Wi-Fi)
Additional opportunities:
- 🔄 Automatic geolocation switching (e.g. at work)
- 📱 Exceptions for repeat calls (if someone calls twice within 3 minutes)
- 📵 Vibration resolution with sound switched off
| Regime. | What's blocked | What's missing | Better for you. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeping mode. | All notifications and calls | Alarm clocks | Night time. |
| Only priority. | All except selected contacts | Calls from important people | Working meetings |
| Total shutdown | Absolutely. | Nothing. | Emergency cases |
| Attunement | You pick it by hand. | You pick it by hand. | Individual scenarios |
Problems with notifications and their solutions
Sometimes notifications can work incorrectly: not coming on time, duplicated or disappear.
Notifications don't come:
- 🔄 Check the energy saving settings for the application (Settings) → Battery → Choice of applications)
- 📱 Make sure the application is not optimized by the system (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Auto-start)
- 🔔 Check the notification settings in the app itself
Notifications are delayed:
- 📶 Internet connection problems (switch from Wi-Fi to mobile internet)
- 🔄 Turn off the power saving mode for messengers
- 📱 Update the application to the latest version
Permanent duplicates of notifications:
- 🔄 Clear the app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Warehouse)
- 📱 Reinstall the problem app
- 🔔 Check your synchronization settings (for example, Telegram may enable notification synchronization)
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If notifications stop coming after the update MIUI, Try resetting notification settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Resetting notification settings
7. Alternative ways to manage notifications
If the standard settings MIUI You may not be eligible, and you can use third-party solutions to manage notifications more flexibly.
Notification management applications:
- 📱 Notification History – keeps a log of all notifications
- 🔔 Notisave – saves and categorizes notifications
- 🔄 AutoNotification (requires root) - Advanced management
Use of Tasker:
With Tasker, you can create automatic rules for notifications:
- 📱 Disable notifications from games during working hours
- 🔔 Turn on vibrations only for important contacts
- 🔄 Automatically clear notifications on schedule
ADB-Teams for experienced users:
adb shell settings put global heads_up_notifications_enabled 0This command disables pop-up notifications. Use:
adb shell settings put global heads_up_notifications_enabled 1💡
Before use ADB-commands back up the data, wrong commands can disrupt the system.
⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-root-access commands and applications can lead to loss of warranty and unstable operation of the device.