How to permanently remove the Telegram pop-up icon on Xiaomi: the full guide

The Telegram pop-up icon on Xiaomi’s smartphone screen is one of the most annoying features of MIUI. Even if you don’t use the messenger, the system stubbornly reminds you of its existence: the icon appears in the notification panel, on the desktop or in the Quick Settings menu, the reasons for this behavior lie in the deep integration of Xiaomi services with popular applications, but the solution is there.

In this article, we will look at all possible ways to remove the icon, from basic notification settings to radical methods such as disabling system services. It is important to understand that some methods may differ depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or 15) and the model of the smartphone (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, etc.).

Why does the Telegram icon appear on Xiaomi?

The reason for the icon is because of MIUI services that automatically scan apps and offer “useful” features, which, in the case of Telegram, works like this:

• 🔹 Integration with MIUI: The firmware considers the messenger to be “systemically important” and forces the user to interact with it through notifications.
• 🔹 Advertising mechanisms: On some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) The icon appears as part of Xiaomi’s partnership program with Telegram.
• 🔹 Cache errors: After the update MIUI or resetting the system may "forget" that you have disabled notifications.
• 🔹 Background processes: The com.miui.systemAdSolution app is responsible for showing "recommendations" including the Telegram icon.

It is interesting that Xiaomi has global firmware (Global). ROM) The problem is less common than in China. ROM). This is due to differences in notification policies: If you bought a phone in China or flashed it in China, ROM, chances of hitting a higher badge.

Method 1: Disable Telegram notifications in MIUI settings

The easiest method is to manually disable notifications through the settings menu, which works on all versions of MIUI, but may require additional actions to completely remove the icon.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Telegram in the list (use search if the app is not installed, but there is an icon).
3. Go to Notifications and turn off all switches:

• 📱 Showing notifications → Turn it off.
• 🔔 Badges on the lock screen → Turn it off.
• 📌 Pop-up notifications → Turn it off.
• 🔄 Priority notifications → Turn it off.

If the icon is left, check the settings of the application icons:

1. Return to the main Settings menu → Notifications and status bar.
2. Select App icons and find Telegram.
3. Set the mode to Hide the icon or Do not show.

Important: On some models (Xiaomi 12T, Redmi Note 11 Pro+), after disabling notifications, the icon can remain in Control Center (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).

Method 2: Removing Telegram from system recommendations

If the icon appears not as a notification but as a “recommendation” from MIUI, it must be removed through the system settings, a method that is relevant for Xiaomi on MIUI 13 and later.

1. Go to Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Select Recommended Apps or App Vault (name depends on the version of MIUI).
3. Find Telegram in the list and swipe left or click Delete.
4. Turn off the option to show recommendations at the bottom of the screen.

For owners of POCO and Redmi with POCO Launcher shell:

1. Click the empty space on the main screen.
2. Go to the launcher settings → Widgets.
3. Turn off the App Vault or MIUI Recommendations widget.

Critical detail: After the update MIUI To avoid this, disable automatic updates of system applications in Settings → The phone. → Update MIUI → Settings (⚙️) → Auto-update of system applications.

Method 3: Reset notification settings (without data loss)

If previous methods didn't work, try resetting notification settings for all apps, which won't delete your data, but will return notification settings to factory settings.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Reset notification settings.
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

After the reboot:

• 🔄 Go to Telegram settings and turn off notifications again (as in Method 1).
• 📵 Check if other apps (such as WhatsApp or Facebook) have icons – you need to turn them off too.

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If the reset didn’t work, try clearing the cache of the com.android.systemui app through Settings → Apps → Show all apps → System interface → Memory → Clear cache. This will delete the temporary files responsible for displaying notifications.

Method 4: Disable system services via ADB (for advanced)

For users who are ready for more complex manipulations, there is a method using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to disable the system processes responsible for showing the Telegram icon.

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB Follow the instructions accurately and back up the data.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until a notification appears.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

ADB Tools

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics

These teams:

• 🛑 Disable the com.miui.systemAdSolution service responsible for application recommendations.
• 📊 Blocking analytics collection MIUI, pin-restore.

Once you've completed the commands, restart your phone. The Telegram icon should disappear.

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If the icon returned after using ADB, check to see if the debugging rights have reset. Sometimes MIUI automatically disables the developer mode after the update.

Method 5: Installation of an alternative launcher

If system methods don’t work, a radical solution is to replace the standard MIUI launcher with a third-party one (like Nova Launcher, Lawnchair or Hyperion) that will hide all system icons, including Telegram.

Instructions:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. Set it as the default launcher in Settings → Apps → By default → Launcher.
3. In the settings of the new launcher, turn off:

• 📱 Showing notification icons
• 🔔 Systemic clues
• 🔍 Search proposals MIUI

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Full control over icons and notifications.
• ✅ Ability to hide any system elements.
• ✅ Functionality is maintained MIUI (call-up, SMS, camera).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Some widgets MIUI (weather, pedometer may not work.
• ❌ It takes time to set up a new launcher.

Table: Comparison of methods of removing the Telegram icon

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi with China ROM Some methods (e.g., disabling com.miui.systemAdSolution) may result in system updates being blocked. ADB-Commands create a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users experience a return icon after a reboot or MIUI update. Here are the typical errors and their solutions:

• 🔄 Do not restart your phone after changes – always make a reboot to make the settings apply.
• 📱 Auto-update of system applications is not disabled - this returns the standard settings.
• 🔧 Used by infidels ADB-Commands – Check syntax and access rights.
• 📌 Not cleared the cache after resetting the settings – it may leave “ghost” notifications.

If the icon returned after the MIUI update:

1. Check Settings → About Phone → Update MIUI → Update History of Updates.
2. If the update has come recently, try rolling back to the previous version via Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → Three-Point Icon → Select the Service Pack.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions