Xiaomi smartphone owners often face a situation where when clicking on a link or logging in to a site, the page does not open, and the system gives a message about blocking. This is the standard protection of the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS, which by default considers pop-ups a potential threat or intrusive advertising. However, for many web services, banking applications and educational platforms to work properly, it is necessary to allow their display.
Ignoring this request can lead to incorrect operation of sites that require authorization through a new window or confirmation of payment. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to activate this functionality, from the settings of the standard browser to system security restrictions.
Xiaomi’s security algorithms are aggressive in dealing with advertising debris, so sometimes the system blocks even legitimate windows, and you’ll need to take a few steps to balance security and usability.
Setup of the built-in browser Mi Browser
Xiaomi’s standard browser is the primary tool that blocks content most often. To fix this, you need to go to the settings of the app itself. Open your browser and click on the three horizontal bars at the bottom of the screen, then select Settings.
In the menu that opens, look for a privacy or security section, and that's where the blocker switch usually hides, and the interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI, but the logic remains the same.
- 🔒 Turn off the “Block Pop-ups” option in the security section.
- 🛡️ Check the Tracking Protection settings as they may conflict.
- 📂 Clear the browser cache if the changes do not take effect immediately.
⚠️ Warning: Complete disabling of the ad blocker in the browser can lead to the appearance of a large number of annoying banners on visited sites.
After making changes, be sure to reload the page where the problem occurred. If the site uses complex scripts to open new tabs, they should earn correctly. In some cases, you need to update the page twice.
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Configuration of Google Chrome on Android
Many users prefer to use Google Chrome instead of the standard solution. In this browser, settings are also on the menu, but the path to them is slightly different. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.
Next, go to the site settings section, which provides detailed control over permissions for all visited resources, and look for the item "Pop-ups and redirects".
Settings → Site settings → Pop-ups and redirects → Allowed
Activate the slider to allow sites to open new windows. It’s also worth checking the Ads section, as newer versions of Chrome have a separate filter for aggressive ads that can block useful content.
- 🌐 Make sure that there is no “block” restriction for a particular site».
- 🔄 Check for browser updates in the Play Market.
- 🗑️ Delete site data if the settings do not apply.
It is important to understand that browser settings may be reset after major Android updates. Check this setting periodically if you regularly use specific web services.
What to do if the slider is inactive?
If the switch is locked or inactive, it may be that the restrictions are set by the device administrator or work profile. Check the Digital Well-Being settings or corporate profiles.> Application permissions Sometimes the problem is not in the browser itself, but in the shell system permissions. Xiaomi has a built-in battery and memory optimization feature that can force the back-end processes, including pop-ups. You need to go to the general smartphone settings. Find the Apps section and select All Apps. In the list, find the browser you use. The Recommended value is Where to find Auto-Start Power-Outing Options Others are allowed. Without this right, no browser will be able to open a pop-up if you are in another application or desktop. ⚠️ Attention: Mapping on top of others gives the app a high level of interface access. Only enable this option for verified browsers. Once these settings are set, the system will stop strangling the browser's background processes. This is especially true for devices with a small amount of RAM, where aggressive cleaning of background tasks —. ☑️ Check system settings Find browser application:Enable autorun:Allow display on top of others:Select battery mode "No restrictions" Completed: 0 / 1 Work with Turbo mode and traffic saving In the Mi Browser browser and some versions of Chrome built-in traffic saving mode (Turbo mode). It runs pages through the company's servers to compress data, but it often breaks pop-up scripts. If you've turned on traffic savings for mobile data, try turning it off. It's usually on the browser's main settings menu. After you turn off, the loading speed may slow down a little, but the functionality of the sites will recover. It is also worth checking for extensions. If you have installed third-party ad blockers (for example, AdGuard or uBlock), they may conflict with the system settings of Xiaomi. 🚫 Turn off the mode “Saving traffic” in the browser settings. 🧩 Check the list of installed extensions and disable the blockers. 📶 Switch from Wi-Fi to mobile to check for a proxy, and users often forget they turned on turbo a month ago and don't understand why windows stopped working. This is a classic case of optimization interfering with functionality. Social networking app specifics A particular category of problems arises when you click on links within VK, Telegram or Instagram apps. These apps use built-in browsers that inherit system limitations but also have their own filters. Telegram, for example, needs to go to the app settings, the Data and Memory section, and make sure that you don't have to limit the opening of external links. In some cases, the Open Links in... setting helps, where you can choose a third-party browser instead of the built-in one. For Meta applications (Facebook, Instagram), you often need additional authorization through the application, if you try to log into the Google Playew account. It is a system component that is responsible for displaying web content within applications, and its outdated version is a common cause of malfunctioning of authorization windows on Xiaomi. On Xiaomi smartphones, an antivirus from Dr.Web or Avast is preinstalled (depending on the region), it scans traffic in real time and can block windows that it considers suspicious, even if the browser allows them. Go to the Safety app (green lightning icon) and look for the Antivirus section and check your real-time protection settings, maybe add the right site to the exceptions, and check if Child Protection or Parental Control is activated. These features often block not only adult content, but any mechanisms for opening new windows. 🦠 Check the lock log in the built-in antivirus. 👨👩👧👦 Turn off parental controls if they are not used. 📝 Add the site domain to the protection exception list. ⚠️ Attention: Adding sites to exceptions reduces protection. Do this only for resources you trust completely. A comprehensive approach to security settings avoids false positives. Don't completely disable antivirus, better configure its exceptions correctly. 💡The combination of browser settings, system permissions and antivirus determines the final result. If windows don't work, check all three layers of protection sequentially. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Why After Updating MIUI When you update your firmware, the system often resets the security settings to factory values. You will need to go back to the way: Settings → Annexes → Your browser. → Permissions and enable the necessary items. Is it safe to completely disable the ad blocker? Complete shutdown is not recommended for everyday surfing, as you will encounter aggressive advertising. It is better to use selective resolution for specific trusted sites or to set quality DNS-A filter that blocks ads at the network level, but doesn't break window functionality. Could a virus cause windows to lock? Yes, some malware disguises itself as system processes and block browser operation to redirect you to phishing sites. If the problem is sudden and affects all sites, it is recommended to perform a full scan of the device through "Security? In Google Chrome, you can do this by clicking on the lock icon to the left of the address bar, selecting Site Settings and changing the pop-ups option to Allow for this domain. Mi Browser may not have this feature and the settings apply globally. Does Do not disturb pop-ups? Do not disturb browser windows directly affect, it blocks notifications and calls. However, if the window is part of the notification from the application (for example, a message from a bank), it can indeed be hidden until the screen is unlocked.