Pop-up notifications on Xiaomi smartphones are one of the most annoying features of the MIUI shell. Even after disabling alerts in the application settings, they continue to appear: ads from Mi Browser, firmware updates, messages from Mi Security or annoying push notifications from GetApps. In this article, we will discuss 7 working ways to get rid of them once and for all – from standard methods to hidden features for power users.
Complicating the problem is that Xiaomi is actively using notifications to promote its services. For example, on models Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 Pro, even after resetting, banners may appear with a suggestion to install Mi Pay or activate Mi Cloud. We tested all methods on the latest versions of MIUI 14 (including global and Chinese firmware) and identified those that work consistently.
Important: Some methods require superuser rights (root) or disabling system applications, which can affect the stability of the smartphone. If you are not sure about your actions, use only the first 3 methods from this manual.
1. Disabling notifications for specific applications
The safest way is to block alerts from individual programs, which will not remove system notifications (such as low battery charge), but will help get rid of spam from Mi Video, Mi Browser or GetApps.
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management.
- Select an app from the list (such as Mi Browser).
- Switch the slider Show notifications to the off position.
- To completely disable, tap Notification Categories and deactivate all items.
⚠️ Note: Some system applications (e.g. Mi Security) may automatically enable notifications after an update. 1-2 month.
- 📱 What models work for: all smartphones on MIUI 12-14 (Xiaomi 13T, Redmi Note 11, POCO F5 etc.).
- ⚙️ Restriction: Does not block system alerts (e.g., about new firmware).
- 🔄 What to do if it doesn’t work: Move to the next method.
2. Hiding notifications in the status bar (without root)
If you're not annoyed by the pop-ups themselves, but by the icons in the top panel, they can be hidden without turning off alerts, a method that's useful for users who want to receive notifications but don't want to see them visually.
How to do this:
- Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Icons in the Status bar.
- Choose Hide Notification Icons.
- Activate Hide all icons or select specific apps.
| Method | What's hiding | Need root? | Works on MIUI 14? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disabling notifications in the application settings | Pop-ups and badges | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. |
| Hiding icons in the status bar | Only badges (notifications are coming) | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. |
| Disabling System Applications (ADB) | Advertising and push from Xiaomi | ❌ No, but you do. ADB) | ✅ Yes. |
| Blocking through Digital Wellbeing | Notifications from selected applications | ❌ No. | ⚠️ Partially (not all models) |
💡 Useful tip: If after hiding the icons, notifications continue to flash in the curtain, try turning off the screenlight when new notifications are in the same settings section.
3. Blocking Ads and Push Notifications via ADB
This method removes intrusive notifications from Xiaomi system applications (e.g. GetApps, Mi Browser, Mi Security) without superuser rights, requires a computer and enabled USB debugging.
Step-by-step:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap 7 times on the MIUI version.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
- Connect your smartphone to your PC, install ADB Tools and execute the commands:
adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution #Blocking ads in MIUI
adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.midrop # Disable Mi Drop (if not used)
adb shell pm hide com.miui.analytics # Xiaomi Analytics
adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.ab # AB- Testing (advertising)⚠️ Note: pm hide commands only work on firmware with support MIUI Optimization (most global versions) If the command is not executed, use pm disable-user instead of hide.
- 🛡️ What is blocked: Advertising push notifications, analytics, unnecessary system services.
- ⚠️ Risks: Mi Security Disconnection Could Easily Reduce Virus Protection.
- 🔧 How to return: Replace hide with unhide or enable.
USB debugging enabled
Installed ADB drivers on PC
The smartphone is connected in file transfer mode (MTP).
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4.Use of Digital Wellbeing to Limit Notifications
Digital Wellbeing not only allows you to track screen usage times, but also blocks notifications from selected applications, a technique that is suitable for users who want to limit spam without making deep changes to the system.
How to set up:
- Open Settings → Digital Well-Being and Parental Controls.
- Select the Toolbar → Notifications.
- Tap on an app (like Facebook or Mi Browser) and turn off the Show Notifications slider.
🔍 Feature: Some regional firmware (e.g. India or Europe) may not have a Digital Wellbeing section, in which case use standard notification settings (method 1).
What applications are most often remembered notifications?
5. Disable system notifications about firmware and updates
One of the most annoying alerts on Xiaomi is notifications of a new version of MIUI, which appear even if the automatic update is disabled, and to remove them, you need to block the system app Updater.
Ways:
- 📵 No root: Disable notifications for System Update in Settings (method 1).
- 🖥️ Through ADB: The command is: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.updater Note: After this update you will have to install manually via Recovery.
- 🔧 With root rights: Delete the file /system/priv-app/Updater/Updater.apk (riskyly!).
⚠️ Warning: Disabling Updater prevents you from receiving critical security updates. MIUI manually 2-3 month on the official website of Xiaomi.
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If after the Updater shutdown, the smartphone stopped seeing OTA-Update, download the firmware from en.miui.com and install it through Settings → Updating the system → Three points. → Select a firmware file.
Removal of unnecessary system applications (root required)
If previous methods have failed, the radical way is to remove the system applications responsible for spam, which requires root rights and can lead to unstable smartphone performance. On models with a locked bootloader (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro for Europe), this method does not work without unlocking the bootloader.
List of safe applications to remove (checked on MIUI 14):
- 🗑️ com.miui.analytics – Xiaomi analytics (sends usage data).
- 🛒 com.xiaomi.midrop - Mi Drop (unless you use file transfer).
- 🎮 com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service - Game Turbo (if you don't play).
- 📰 com.miui.systemAdSolution is the main source of advertising in the Internet MIUI.
- 🎵 com.miui.player - Mi Music (if you use third-party players).
🔨 How to remove:
- Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
- Go to /system/app or /system/priv-app.
- Find a folder with the name of the application (such as Analytics) and delete it.
- Reboot your smartphone.
⚠️ Note: Removal of system applications may result in:
- Mistakes in updating MIUI.
- Non-functional features (such as Mi Share or Quick Apps)
- Losing warranty (if your smartphone is warranty, use methods without root!).
7. Alternative firmware (for experienced users)
If you're finally notified by MIUI, consider installing custom firmware.
- 🌍 Xiaomi.eu – modified MIUI Advertising-free and Chinese-based.
📌 What does custom firmware give:
- No advertising and push notifications from Xiaomi.
- More frequent security updates.
- The ability to fine-tune notifications.
⚠️ Risks:
- Loss of warranty.
- Possible brick (turning the smartphone into a “brick”) in case of installation error.
- Certain functions (e.g, IR-blaster NFC) They may work unstablely.
🔗 Where to download:
- Xiaomi.eu: forum.xiaomi.eu
- LineageOS: lineageos.org
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Installing custom firmware requires unlocking the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock). on new Xiaomi models (released after 2022), this can take up to 720 hours of waiting!