How to remove notifications from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 lock screen displays default notifications — part of the MIUI shell that aims to keep users informed. However, not everyone likes to see the content of messages (especially from messengers or mail) by anyone who will bring the phone to their face or press the power button, in some cases it is not only a matter of convenience, but also privacy.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to hide notifications from the lock screen on Redmi 9 (including Redmi 9A/9C/9T models), taking into account the features of different versions of MIUI 12/13/14. From standard settings to hidden functions and even ADB commands, you will find a solution for any level of technical training.

Why notifications are displayed on the lock screen

By default, MIUI is set to be as informative as possible: the system displays notifications on a locked screen so that the user can quickly assess the importance of the message without unlocking the phone.

• 📱 Xiaomi privacy policy – by default, priority is given to convenience, not security.
• 🔧 Notification settings – each messenger (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) can have its own display rules.
• 🔒 The “Show Notification Content” feature that is activated for most applications.

In addition, Redmi 9 runs a Smart Lock mechanism that automatically displays notifications in advanced modes in some scenarios (such as when connected to a trusted Wi-Fi network), which may create the illusion that settings are not working, even though additional features are the problem.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which is suitable for most users and does not require additional knowledge.

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Go to Notifications on the lock screen.
3. Choose one of the options: 🔒 "Do not show notifications – completely hide all alerts. 📌 "Show icons" - will display only application icons without text. 🔍 "Show content" (by default) - displays full text.

If you only need to hide notifications for certain applications (such as banking or instant messengers), do the following:

1. In the same menu (Notifications on the lock screen) click App Settings.
2. Select the application you want (such as SberBank Online or Telegram).
3. Switch the slider Show on the lock screen to the off position.

Whether "Settings" are open → Notifications"?

Is the “No Notice” or “Show Badges” mode selected?

Are the settings for individual applications (banks, instant messengers) checked?

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⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 12.5 for Redmi 9, the Notifications on the lock screen may be called Lock and Password → Notifications: If you don't find a section, upgrade the system or use Method 3.

Method 2: Incognito mode (for MIUI 13/14)

The newer versions of MIUI 13 and MIUI 14 have introduced Incognito, which allows you to hide notifications not only on the lock screen, but also in the notification panel, which is useful if you want to completely mask the activity in messengers or social networks.

You can activate the mode as follows:

1. Open Settings → Privacy → Incognito mode.
2. Turn on the slider Hide notifications.
3. Select the apps you want to hide notifications for (e.g. VK, Instagram, WhatsApp).
4. Activate the option to Apply on the lock screen.

After that, notifications from selected apps will be displayed as a “Hidden Notice” without text. To see the content, you will need to unlock the phone and confirm access via a fingerprint or a fingerprint. PIN-code.

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If you still show notifications after you turn on Incognito, check if the application has been added to exceptions in the Settings → Privacy → Special Permissions section.

Method 3: Disable via security settings (for MIUI 12 and below)

On older versions of MIUI (e.g. Redmi 9 with MIUI 12.0.8), the notification section can be hidden in the security menu, due to the localization of the interface for different regions.

To find hidden settings:

1. Go to Settings → Password and Security → Privacy.
2. Click Notifications on the Lock screen (may be called Notification Content).
3. Select "Do Not Show Notices" or "Hide Contents".
4. Activate USB Debugging: Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Enable USB Debugging Slider.

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 0

This command will completely disable notifications on the lock screen.

To return notifications back, use:

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 1

Method 5: Third-Party Notification Management Applications

If you need to not just hide notifications, but flexibly manage their display (for example, show only from certain contacts or at certain times), you can use third-party utilities.

• 🔐 Notification History Log – keeps a notification log and allows you to block unnecessary notifications.
• 🛡️ Hide Lockscreen Notifications – a specialized application for hiding notifications on the lock screen (requires root or root). ADB).
• 📱 AutoNotification (Tasker plugin) – allows you to create complex rules for displaying notifications.

Example of AutoNotification settings:

1. Install Tasker and AutoNotification plugin from Google Play.
2. Create a new profile in Tasker with the condition Screen is blocked.
3. Add AutoNotification → Intercept and select the apps that you want to hide.
4. Save the task and activate it.

⚠️ Note: Notification blocking applications may conflict with MIUI Optimization: If notifications are lost or your phone starts to slow down, turn off optimization via Settings → Special facilities → MIUI Optimization (rooting required).

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Third-party apps offer more flexibility, but can reduce performance and conflict with MIUI. Before installing, check for reviews about compatibility with your firmware version.

What to do if notifications are still shown

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be:

• 🔄 Cache Systems – Clear the Cache through Settings → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 📲 Updates MIUI — some firmware (e.g, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced) reset notification settings after update.
• 🔧 Application policy – some messengers (for example, Telegram) ignore system settings and show notifications through their mechanism.

For diagnosis:

1. Check if there are any double notifications (e.g. from the app itself and from Google services).
2. Disable notifications from MIUI Security in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Security → Notifications.
3. If you use the second SIM-Check the notification settings separately for the card.

If the problem persists, reset the notification settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings (cog) → Resetting application settings

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