How to show notifications on the locked screen Xiaomi: all the ways and settings

Xiaomi’s locked screen is not just a security guard, but also a convenient tool for quickly viewing important information. Many users face the problem of notifications coming but not appearing on the lock screen, forcing you to unlock your phone to check each message, a situation that is especially annoying when you are waiting for an important call or letter, but have to constantly press the power button.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to enable notifications on a locked screen for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones on different versions of firmware, from MIUI 12 to the latest HyperOS. You’ll learn how to configure notifications for individual applications, why they may not show even after they’re turned on, and how to get around system limitations. We’ll also look at hidden features that aren’t written about in the official instructions, but which make it much easier to work with notifications.

Why are not notifications displayed on a locked screen?

Before we get to settings, it’s important to understand the reasons why notifications may not show up, most often due to:

• 🔒 Privacy settings – the system hides the contents of notifications to protect data.
• 📱 Application-specific restrictions – some messengers (such as Telegram or WhatsApp) have their own notification settings.
• 🔄 Synchronization errors – after updating the firmware or resetting the settings, the notification parameters may be lost.
• 🛡️ Third-party applications – antiviruses, optimizers or battery-saving applications often block background activity.
• 📵 Do Not Disturb – Even if it is turned off, some settings may remain active.

Another common reason is battery optimization in MIUI. The system automatically restricts the background of applications to save charge. This can lead to a delay or no notifications at all. You can check this in the Settings menu → Battery → Battery Optimization.

Method 1: Incorporate notifications into system settings

The most obvious and versatile method is to configure the notification display through system settings, which is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Notifications and Status bar (some versions may call Notifications).
3. Select Notifications on the locked screen.
4. Activate the Display Notifications switch.
5. Below, select one of the display options: 📌 Show everything – the text of the notification and the name of the sender are displayed. 🔐 Hide content – only the name of the application and the fact of receipt of the notification are shown. 🚫 Do not show – no notifications on the lock screen.

If you have HyperOS, the path may be slightly different: Settings → Notifications → Notification settings → Notifications on a locked screen.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12) may need to reboot the device after the notifications are turned on to make the changes effective. If the notifications don't appear immediately, try turning off and turn on the screen again.

Method 2: Set up notifications for individual applications

Even if you have enabled notifications on a locked screen in your system settings, some apps may ignore these settings, such as WhatsApp or Viber have their own privacy settings.

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Managing Application Notifications.
2. Select the app you want to set up notifications for (such as Telegram or Gmail).
3. Make sure the Allow Notifications switch is active.
4. Scroll down and find the Notifications item on the locked screen (or Show on the lock screen).
5. Select the display mode: 📄 Display content - full text of the notice. 🔑 Hide content – only the name of the application. ❌ Do not show - notifications are hidden.

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• 🔧 Open the app. → Settings → Notifications.
• 📱 Make sure push notifications and background activity are enabled.

The advantage of this method is that many launchers allow you to filter notifications by importance, hide unnecessary and prioritize. ROOT-right ADB-teamwork.

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Alternative launchers are not a panacea, but they give more control over notifications than the standard MIUI shell.The main drawback: increased battery consumption due to background activity.

Additional tips for stable notifications

To ensure that notifications on the locked screen of Xiaomi work without failure, follow these recommendations:

• 🔋 Turn off battery optimization for important applications: Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → Select the application → No restrictions.
• 📶 Check your network connection – notifications may not arrive due to internet issues (especially on Wi-Fi with background restrictions).
• 🔄 Update the firmware - in older versions MIUI There were bugs with notifications that were fixed in the new updates.
• 🛡️ Check the antivirus – some apps (such as Avast or 360 Security) block notifications for security purposes".
• 📱 Reset your network settings if notifications are lost only on the mobile web: → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.