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

Xiaomi’s lock screen is not just about protecting your smartphone, but it’s also a notification center that can be a source of annoyance. Flicking messages from WhatsApp, Telegram or system alerts not only distract but also reveal personal information to outsiders, a problem that is especially relevant for owners of Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13 models, where the default display of notifications with text is turned on.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to disable notifications on the lock screen, from standard MIUI settings to hidden features for power users, how to completely hide notifications, leave only app icons or set exceptions for individual messengers, and why, after upgrading to MIUI 14, old methods may not work and what to do about it.

1. Standard Disable Notifications via MIUI Settings

The easiest way to hide notifications is to use the built-in options, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, including the latest MIUI 14. Importantly, on some models (such as Black Shark), the path to settings may be slightly different.

To remove notifications from the lock screen:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Notifications and Status bar section.
3. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
4. Click on Hide the contents of notifications or Do not show notifications (depending on the firmware version).

After that, only app icons without text messages will appear on the locked screen. If you need to completely remove even icons, select the option Do not show notifications.

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On some models (for example, Xiaomi 11T), the option to hide notifications may be in the Security → Lock settings section.

Note: if you have a third-party shell installed (e.g. ColorOS on POCO F4 GT for some regions), the path to settings may be different.

2. Set up notifications for individual applications

You don't always have to hide all notifications, sometimes you just have to remove alerts from specific messengers or games, for example, you can leave notifications from Telegram, but hide spam from AliExpress or Wildberries.

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Select Application Notification Management.
3. Find the app you want (like VK or Instagram) in the list.
4. Turn off the switch Show on the lock screen.

This approach allows you to flexibly adjust the visibility of notifications, for example, on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ you can leave notifications from banking applications (SberBank Online, Tinkoff), but hide social networks.

If the app doesn't show up on the list, it hasn't sent notifications yet. To make it appear, open it first and wait for the first alert.

Hiding Sensitive Notifications (MIUI 13/14)

Starting with MIUI 13, Xiaomi added Sensitive Notifications, which automatically hides the content of messages from certain applications (banks, encrypted messengers), but by default, this feature may not work correctly or cover all the necessary applications.

To manually add the app to the sensitive list:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Select Sensitive Notifications (or Confidential Notices on some firmware).
3. Click Add apps and tick the necessary ones (for example, WhatsApp, SberBank, Public Services).
4. Activate the option to Hide content on the lock screen.

After that, notifications from selected apps will be displayed on the lock screen without text - only marked Hidden Notice.This method is especially useful for owners of Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5, where notifications with confidential information often arrive.

4. Disable notifications via Do Not Disturb mode

If you need to temporarily remove all notifications (such as during a sleep or important appointment), use Do Not Disturb mode.This method does not delete notifications permanently, but allows you to quickly hide them.

Activate the mode in two ways:

• 📱 Through the notification panel: swipe down from the top edge of the screen and click on the Do Not Disturb icon (cross-over bell icon).
• ⚙️ Through Settings: Settings → Sound and vibration → Don't disturb. You can set up an automatic switch-on schedule here (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).

In Do Not Disturb mode, notifications will come but not appear on the lock screen or make sounds, which is convenient for the Redmi A2 or other budget models where there are no flexible privacy settings.

Make sure mode is on | Check for exceptions (calls from selected contacts) | Set up a schedule if needed | Turn off vibration if it interferes

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Note that in some versions of MIUI (e.g., on the POCO M5), Do Not Disturb mode can even block alarm clocks. To avoid this, add the Watch app to the exclusion list.

5. Reset notification settings (if nothing helps)

If you tried all the ways, but the notifications are still shown on the lock screen, there may have been a failure in the system settings, in which case resetting the notification settings to the factory will help.

For this:

1. Open the Settings → Applications.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset notification settings.
3. Confirm the action (a password or pattern lock may be required).

Once reset, all permissions to display notifications for applications will be reset, and you will have to reconfigure which apps can send alerts, but this often solves the problem of “non-removable” notifications on the lock screen.

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Resetting notification settings doesn't delete app data or personal files; it only returns alert permissions to factory values.

Xiaomi models with MIUI 12.5 and older may be notified of the need to reset permissions after resetting. Follow the system's prompts to avoid messaging problems.

6. Alternative methods for experienced users

If standard methods don't work, you can use hidden features or third-party tools, which take longer and sometimes root rights, but give you full control over notifications.

Method 1: Use of the ADB-team

With Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can turn off system-level notifications.

1. Enable USB Debugging in the Developer Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version – Press 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 0
3. Reset the device.

To return notifications, replace 0 with 1 in command.This method works on all versions of MIUI, including MIUI 14, but requires a PC and an ADB installed.

Method 2: Installation of an alternative launcher

Some third-party launchers (such as Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) allow you to flexibly configure notifications, including their display on the lock screen.

1. Open the launcher settings.
2. Find the Notifications section or the Lock screen.
3. Turn off the option to show notifications on the locked screen.

This method does not require root rights, but it can conflict with MIUI system settings. On the POCO X3 Pro or Redmi K50, this approach works consistently, if you do not use several system modifications at the same time.

Method 3: Edit system files (root only)

On root-righted devices, you can completely disable notifications on the lock screen by editing the file /system/build.prop.

ro.miui.lockscreen.notifications.disabled=1

Once the file is saved and the notifications are rebooted, it is a risky method – improper editing of system files can lead to bootloop.

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Before editing build.prop, make sure to back up the file. Use applications like Root Explorer or Solid Explorer that support root.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have collected the main ways in the table with their pros and cons:

For most users, the first two methods are enough. If you are an experienced user and are willing to take a chance, try ADB or editing system files. On Xiaomi 12S Ultra or POCO F4 GT with custom firmware, you may need a combination of several methods.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the notifications are turned off, they can continue to appear, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

• 🔄 Notifications are returned after rebooting: check if settings are reset due to battery optimization. add the Settings app to the exception list (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).
• 📱 On the lock screen, only system notifications are displayed: this is a feature MIUI 14. Turn them off in Settings. → Notifications → System notifications.
• 🔒 Hiding for a specific application does not work: delete the cache of this application (Settings) → Annexes → [Name of name] → Clear the cache and restart the phone.
• 📲 Notifications are displayed on Always-On Display (AOD): turn off AOD In Settings → Screen. → Always-On Display or set exceptions for notifications.

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If you have a MIUI beta installed, some features may not work well, in which case you can try to roll back to stable firmware or wait for an official update.

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro and other AMOLED-screened models, lock screen notifications can go burnout (remain as a weak print). To avoid this, use dark wallpaper and turn off Always-On Display overnight.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

Now you know all the ways to remove notifications on the lock screen Xiaomi. If none of the methods worked, check if your phone has custom firmware (such as xiaomi.eu or Pixel Experience), where the settings may differ. In this case, look for instructions for a specific firmware on forums like 4PDA or XDA Developers.

And remember, if you use Always-On Display, some notifications may still be displayed in a minimalist way. To remove them, turn off AOD or set exceptions to Settings → Screen → Always-On Display → Settings.