How to permanently remove a pop-up on Xiaomi: from advertising to system notifications

Pop-ups on Xiaomi smartphones are one of the most annoying features of MIUI firmware, which can appear even on flagship models like Xiaomi 14 Ultra or Redmi Note 13 Pro+. These pop-up notifications are divided into three types: advertising (from Mi Browser or GetApps services), system (updates, tips for use), and applications (games, instant messengers), the main problem is that they block the screen at the most inopportune moment: while playing, watching video or even unlocking the device.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off pop-ups, including hidden MIUI settings that the manufacturer does not advertise. It is important to understand that some of the notifications are related to the Xiaomi coin system (for example, offers to earn points for viewing ads), and others are related to the aggressive policy of promoting their own services. We tested all methods on the latest firmware (MIUI 14/15 based on Android 13/14), so the instructions are relevant for models 2022-2026.

1. Disabling advertising pop-ups in MIUI

Pop-up ads are the most common type of annoying notifications, and they come from Xiaomi’s integrated services, such as Mi Browser, GetApps, Mi Video, or even theme store, which the manufacturer turns on by default, but you can turn off through hidden settings.

The first step is to deactivate personalized advertising:

1. Go to Settings → Google → Advertising.
2. Turn off the option of personalized advertising.
3. Return to the main settings menu and select Memory → Clean (broom icon).
4. Click on the gear in the upper right corner and deactivate the Recommendations.

Next, you need to disable advertising in each system application separately:

• 📱 Mi Browser: Browser settings → Additionally. → Advertising and recommendations → Shut it down.
• 🎮 GetApps: Profile → Settings → Notifications → Delete "Recommendations".
• 🎬 Mi Video: Settings → Personal recommendations → Shut down.
• 🎨 Theme shop: Profile → Settings → Notifications → Delete "Push notifications for advertising".

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If after disabling, the ads continue to appear, try resetting the ad settings in Settings → Apps → App Management → Threefold → Resetting the application settings.

Important: On some models (e.g., POCO F5 or Redmi K60), pop-up ads may return after the MIUI update, in which case you will have to repeat the procedure or use radical methods from Section 5.

2. System Notifications: How to Turn Off Tips and Tips

MIUI likes to "help" users with smartphone tips, and these notifications appear as pop-ups with text like "Push twice to wake up the device" or "Use gesture to quickly start the camera."

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Select the system's Tips.
3. Turn off the option to show hints on the system.

If this item is missing (relevant to MIUI 15), try an alternative path:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the line version of MIUI to activate the developer mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Find the option to Disable MIUI prompts and activate it.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for the European region), these settings may be hidden, in which case resetting the settings to the factory will help, and then refusing to sync with the Xiaomi account at the first setting.

3. Pop-up notifications from apps: fine-tuning

Apps like Facebook, Instagram, or Wildberries often abuse pop-ups, and MIUI has a separate menu to manage these notifications, but it's hidden deep in the settings to limit them:

Steps:

1. Press the notification from the desired application (on the home screen or in the curtain).
2. Select Notification Management.
3. Turn off pop-ups (or pop-up notifications)
4. To completely shut down, also deactivate Sound and Vibration.

If the app doesn’t show notifications in the curtain, but pop-ups keep popping up:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the application you want (like AliExpress) and tap it.
3. Select Notifications → Types of notification.
4. Disable all categories where there is a word "pop-up" or "pop-up".

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For game notifications (such as Genshin Impact or Honor of Kings), open Settings → Special Features → Game Mode and deactivate the option to Show Notifications while playing.

4 MIUI Updates: How to Disable Intrusive Offers

Xiaomi aggressively reminds you of firmware updates, even if you don't want to install them, and these notifications appear as full-screen pop-ups with the "Update Now" button, and you can turn them off in two ways:

Method 1: Through Update settings

1. Open Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Slip on the top right corner of the three-point.
3. Select Settings → Automatic download via Wi-Fi.
4. Turn off the option and set Never Check for Updates (if available).

Method 2: ADB (for advanced users)

If the first method does not work, you will need to use debugging via USB:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.updater

This command will completely disable the system update application. To return it back, use:

adb shell pm enable com.android.updater

5. Radical methods: root and custom firmware

If standard methods fail, radical solutions remain: they require unlocking the bootloader and obtaining root rights, which voids the warranty and can lead to unstable device operation, but these methods are guaranteed to remove all kinds of pop-ups, including those integrated at the MIUI kernel level.

Method 1: Removing system applications through Magisk

This will require:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.
2. Install TWRP and flash Magisk to get root.
3. Download the MIUI Pop-up Blocker module from the Magisk repository.
4. Install the module via Magisk Manager and restart the device.

Method 2: Transition to custom firmware

Firmware like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or ArrowOS are completely free of advertising and system pop-ups.

• 🔧 Loss of camera function on some models).
• 📱 Lack of official support from Xiaomi.
• 🔄 Need for manual updates.

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Use radical methods only if you are prepared for possible problems with the stability of the device, we recommend that you first try all the standard methods from the previous sections.

⚠️ Attention: Unlocking the bootloader resets all data on the device. Backing up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset do not save some system settings, so copy important files manually to your PC.

Alternative solutions: blockers and launchers

If you don't want to dig into settings or risk firmware, you can use third-party tools to block pop-up. They work at the Android level and don't require root rights.

Appendix 1: Pop-up Blocker for MIUI (available on Google Play)

This is a specialized solution for Xiaomi devices that blocks:

• 📢 Pop-up commercials from MIUI.
• 🔄 System notifications for updates.
• 🎮 Pop-ups in games.

Minus – the application consumes an additional battery, as it works in the background.

Appendix 2: Nova Launcher

Third-party launchers like Nova or Lawnchair may restrict the display of system notifications.

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Go to the launcher settings → Notifications.
3. Turn off the option to show notifications on the main screen.

Appendix 3: ADB AppControl (for power users)

This tool allows you to disable system components without root. For example, to remove ads in GetApps, do:

adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.mipicks

The full list of commands to block pop-up:

⚠️ Note: pm hide commands only work until the first device restarts. For constant effect, use the App Manager module in Magisk or a script to automatically execute commands when you start the system.

FAQ: Frequent questions about pop-ups on Xiaomi