How to enable notifications on the lock screen Xiaomi: a complete guide with pictures and nuances

Do you miss important messages because you can’t see them on a locked Xiaomi screen? Or vice versa – your notifications are displayed too much detail, revealing sensitive information? Setting notifications on the lock screen in MIUI is a balance between convenience and security. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to manage the display of notifications, from basic settings to hidden functions that are not written in the official instructions.

The problem is that Xiaomi regularly changes the layout of options in new versions of MIUI (12, 13, 14 and HyperOS).For example, in the firmware of 2023-2026, the path to the notification settings is different from the old instructions. We updated the manual with the latest updates, including the Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 and POCO F6 models.

Important: Settings may vary depending on regional firmware (Global, China, EEA) and MIUI version. If your smartphone is running HyperOS (the new shell for flagships in 2026), look for a separate section marked “Relevant to HyperOS”.

Why are not notifications shown on the lock screen?

Before you turn on the notifications, we'll look at the possible reasons why they're not there, and most of the time, the problem is one of three things:

• 🔄 System settings: the option to display notifications on the locked screen is manually disabled or reset after the update.
• 🔒 Privacy Policy: Xiaomi by default hides the content of notifications for data protection (for example, text messages from WhatsApp or Telegram).
• 📱 Application limitations: individual messengers (for example, Viber or Signal) have their own notification settings that overlap the system.

Also check if Do Not Disturb (DND) or Sleep Mode is activated – they block notification impressions. In MIUI 14, these modes can work covertly if you have set automatic rules (for example, on time or geolocation).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models for China (firmware) CN) The option to display notifications on the lock screen may be blocked due to local privacy laws, in which case only flashing on Global or EEA.

If notifications are missing after the MIUI update, try resetting notifications to factory settings. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots (menu) → Reset application settings. This will not delete application data, but will return all permissions to the default state.

Basic settings: how to enable notifications on the lock screen

Let’s start with the standard method that works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices with MIUI 12–14 and HyperOS:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Notifications and Status bar (in HyperOS – Notifications).
3. Slip on the Notifications item on the lock screen.
4. Choose one of three options: 📵 Not to show notifications – complete shutdown. 🔐 Show without content – only app icons will be displayed (recommended for security). 📲 Display all content – full text of notifications (convenient, but less confidential).

Once you select the option, the changes will take effect immediately, so to check the result, lock the screen (Power button or gesture) and send yourself a test message (for example, via Telegram or SMS).

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If you choose to Show without content, but want to see the text of notifications for specific applications (such as WhatsApp or Gmail), this can be customized individually – we will talk about this in the next section.

Individual notification settings for applications

MIUI allows you to flexibly configure notifications for each application separately, which is useful if you want to:

• 📧 See full text of emails from Gmail, but hide messages from Viber.
• 🎵 Display notifications about tracks from Spotify, but block spam from games.
• 🔒 Hide notifications from banking applications (e.g. SberBank or Tinkoff).

To set up notifications for a specific application:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Managing Application Notifications.
2. Select the app from the list (or use the search at the top).
3. Activate the Allow Notifications switch (if it is turned off).
4. Slip on the Notifications item on the lock screen and select one of three modes (similar to the basic settings).
5. Optionally: Turn on or off Sound, Vibration and Light indicator for this application.

For example, Telegram can set up Show all content, and Instagram can set up Show without content to hide the text of comments, especially if you often leave your phone on your desk during meetings or in public places.

If you don't see the app you want, it may not have sent notifications before. Try running it and waiting for the first notification to appear in the settings.

Additional features: LED, Always On Screen (AOD) and gestures

In addition to text-based notifications, Xiaomi offers additional alerts that can be combined:

For maximum convenience, we recommend combining Always-on Display (if supported) and an LED indicator. For example, on Xiaomi 14 Pro you can configure as follows:

• 🔄 AOD Shows the time and icons of notifications.
• 💡 LED flashes red when missed calls, green when messages.
• 👆 The “Raise to Wake Up” gesture includes a screen to read the full text.

⚠️ Always-on Display can reduce battery life by 5-15% (according to tests) XDA If the battery is running out too fast, turn it off. AOD or reduce the time of its operation in the settings (Settings) → Screen. → Always-on Display → Schedule).

Problems and Solutions: Notifications Don’t Work Even After Setup

If you have followed all the steps from the previous sections but notifications are still not displayed, check out the following points:

• 🔋 Energy conservation: B MIUI There is an aggressive battery optimization that can block notifications. exclude the problem application from optimization: Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Find the right one. → Select "No restrictions»
• 🛠️ Cache Errors: Reset the app's cache Settings and System Settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Show system-based → Find "Settings» → Warehouse → Clear the cache
• 🔄 shell conflict: If you use a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion), it may block system notifications. MIUI.

Also check if you have notification blocking apps (like Notification History or AppOps) that can filter notifications at the system level to check:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Sort the list by Last Launch.
3. Check if there are any suspicious applications with Read Notifications rights.

If the problem persists, try backing up your data and resetting your settings through Settings → About Phone → Resetting. This is a last resort, but it helps in 90% of notification problems.

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Hidden Chips: How to Customize Notifications on Xiaomi

In addition to the standard settings, MIUI hides a few useful features for advanced users.

• 🎨 Color themes for notifications: B MIUI 14 and HyperOS can change the color of the background notifications. → Registration → Colors. → Accent color and choose the shade you like. Notifications will be adjusted to the selected palette.
• 🔍 Notification History: Include a notification log to see missed alerts even after they are cleared: Settings → Notifications → History of notifications → After that, all notifications will be saved for 7 days.
• 🔊 Customization of notification sounds: You can assign unique sounds to different applications, for example, set one signal for WhatsApp, another for WhatsApp. SMS: Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Notification sounds → Set up for applications
• 📱 Floating notifications: Enable pop-ups for important notifications (such as calls or messages from favorite contacts): Settings → Notifications → Floating notifications → Enable for the desired applications

For HyperOS models, the option is to group notifications by importance, and the system automatically sorts notifications into Important and Other based on your actions, to configure:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Grouping of notifications.
2. Enable the automatic sorting option.
3. Click Set up important notifications and select apps that should always appear at the top of the list.

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If you miss notifications because of vibrations, try setting up unique vibration patterns for different apps, such as Telegram, which allows you to set long vibrations, while Email, which can set short ones, and help you distinguish between alerts by touch without taking your phone out of your pocket.

Security: How to Hide Confidential Notifications

Displaying notifications on the lock screen is convenient, but it can be insecure if sensitive data is stored on the phone (such as codes from SMS or messages from banking apps).

• 🔒 Hide the content of notifications: Use the Show mode without content (see the Basic Settings section) or configure it for individual applications (for example, SberBank or Google Authenticator).
• 👤 Hidden notifications for specific contacts: MIUI 14 you can hide notifications from individuals, for example, messages from your boss will be displayed without text: → Notifications → Hidden Notices → Add contacts
• 🔐 Blocking Desktop Notifications: If you use Home Screen Notification Widgets, Turn It Off for Confidential Apps: Long Click on Widget → Widget settings → Hide sensitive data
• 📱 Two-level lock: Set up different lock screens for different situations. For example, at home, show all notifications, and at work, only icons. → Special facilities → Second space).

Also, check out Google Play Protection settings (if installed), which can scan notifications for malicious links, but temporarily block them from displaying, to disable the scanning:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Slip on the profile avatar → Play Protection → Settings (cog icon).
3. Turn off the option to scan your device for security threats (this could affect security!).

⚠️ Note: If you use a corporate phone with Mobile Device Management (MDM), The administrator can restrict the notification settings, and in this case, the change in the settings is blocked by the security policies, and you have to contact the administrator. IT-division.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions