Pop-ups on Xiaomi smartphones are not just notifications, but a key element of interaction with the system and applications. They allow you to quickly respond to messages, calls or system alerts without opening the application itself. However, many users face the problem: pop-up notifications either do not work at all or are displayed incorrectly (for example, without text or with a delay). In this article, we will discuss all the official and hidden ways to enable pop-ups on MIUI, and also solve typical problems associated with their work.
Feature of firmware MIUI It's about aggressive battery and background optimization, which often blocks application background activity -- which is the main reason why pop-ups stop popping up. ADB-We'll look at the methods for all versions of the deep customization commands. MIUI (12 to 14) and popular models - Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13 and others.
1. Enable pop-ups through notification settings
The most obvious way is to set up notifications directly in the app menu, which works for most instant messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) and social networks (Instagram, Facebook). MIUI, But the general logic holds.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Management of notifications.
- 🔍 Find the desired application (for example, Telegram) in the list and tap it.
- 🔔 Turn on the switches: Allow notifications (main switch); pop-up notifications (may be called "Show as pop-ups"); Sound and Vibration (optional).
- 🎯 Select the priority of notifications: “High” or “Maximum” for guaranteed display.
If the pop-up notifications option is not on the list, then the app does not support this format (for example, some banking programs), in which case try alternative methods from the following sections.
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On some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50), the "Pop-up notification" option is hidden behind the "Additional" button in the app settings.
2. "No Limits" setting for background activity
MIUI firmware automatically restricts the background of applications to save battery power, which often causes pop-ups to fail or come with a delay, and to fix this, you need to manually allow the application to run without restrictions.
How to do this:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Select the application you want (such as VK or Slack).
- Slip on Battery Consumption (or "Battery").
- Select "No Limits" mode.
- Go back and turn on the Auto Start option (if any).
These settings ensure that the app does not “drop asleep” in the background and can show notifications in a timely manner.Please note: on models with MIUI 14 and later, the “No Limits” option can be called “Unlimited” or “No Optimization”.
3.Use of the Do Not Disturb mode and exceptions
If pop-ups don't appear, check if Do Not Disturb (DND) mode is activated. In MIUI, this mode blocks all notifications by default, including pop-ups. However, you can configure exceptions for individual applications.
How to add an appendix to the exceptions:
- 🔔 Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration → Don't disturb.
- 📋 Go to the exceptions. → Annexes.
- ✅ Check the apps you want to allow pop-ups for (such as WhatsApp or Gmail).
- 🔄 Make sure the Do Not Disturb mode is off (or set to schedule).
Also check if Game Turbo is enabled (on POCO and Redmi smartphones).It can block notifications during games. To fix this, go to Settings → Special Features → Game Turbo → Notifications and turn on the "Show notifications in games" option.
What if the "Do Not Disturb" mode turns on itself?
4. ADB-commands for forced inclusion of pop-up windows
If standard settings don’t help, you can use the Android debugging bridge (ADB), which is suitable for power users and allows you to manually allow pop-up notifications for any application, even if the option is hidden in the interface.
Instructions:
- Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.
ADB
adb shell cmd notification allow_bubble [application package]Example for Telegram:
adb shell cmd notification allow_bubble org.telegram.messengerReboot the phone.
To find out the application package, use the command:
adb shell pm list packages | grep "appendix name"For WhatsApp, the package is com.whatsapp.
Install ADB-PC drivers|
Enable "Debugging by USB" in the developer settings |
Connect your phone to your PC via cable (USB 2.0 recommended)|
Allow debugging on the phone screen |
Check the connection of the adb device team-->
5. Problems with pop-up windows and their solutions
Even after you set it up properly, pop-ups can work incorrectly, so let's look at the typical problems and how to fix them.
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Pop-ups don't show up | The app is blocked by battery optimization | Configure "No Limits" (Section 2) |
| Windows appear, but without text | Notification cache error | Clear the cache of the Android System app (Settings → Apps → Show everything → System → Storage → Clear the cache) |
| Delay in the display of notifications | Limitation of background activity | Disable the "Adaptive Battery" in the developer settings |
| The pop-ups disappear too quickly. | Setting the display time | Increase time in Settings → Notifications → Additional → Duration of pop-up notifications |
| Windows are only shown on a locked screen. | Incorrect privacy settings | Allow notification content to be displayed in Settings → Screen Lock → Notifications on the Lock screen |
If none of the methods worked, try resetting notification settings to factory: Settings → Applications → Notifications → Reset notification settings.
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On Xiaomi 12T and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ models, there is a bug with disappearing pop-ups when using the themes. The solution is to return the standard theme to Settings → Themes.
6. Third-party applications for managing pop-up windows
If the system settings do not work, you can use third-party utilities, which allow you to flexibly adjust the appearance and behavior of pop-up notifications.
Top.-3 apps:
- 🛠️ Notification History Log – saves the history of notifications and allows you to reopen them in a pop-up form.
- 🎨 Floating Notifications – customizes the appearance of pop-up windows (color, transparency, animation).
- 🔄 AutoNotification (requires Tasker) – Advanced notification management, including forced display of pop-ups.
Warning: Some applications require root rights or ADB-For example, Floating Notifications may not work on MIUI 14 without additional permissions. Before installing, check compatibility with your model.
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For POCO F3 Xiaomi 11T There's an unofficial patch. MIUI Notifications Fixer, which solves problems with late notifications. XDA Developers (requires an unlocked bootloader).
7. Features on different Xiaomi models
MIUI firmware varies by model and region, for example, Redmi and POCO often lack some of the features that Xiaomi flagships have.
- 📱 Redmi Note 10/11/12: The default pop-ups are disabled to save battery.The "No Limits" option is hidden in Settings → Battery → Choice of applications.
On Xiaomi for the global market (Global ROM) and the Chinese version (China ROM), the settings may differ, for example, in China ROM there is no option “Pop-up notifications” for some applications – it can only be enabled through ADB.
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On the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, pop-ups support left/right swipe gestures for actions (e.g., reply or delete).