How to remove notifications from the lock screen on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Why Xiaomi’s lock screen notifications can be a problem

Xiaomi’s lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone. But along with the time and notifications from messengers, messages from games, news apps or spam from underutilized services often appear here. For many users, this becomes a source of irritation: confidential information (such as fragments of correspondence) can be seen by outsiders, and the constant stream of unnecessary alerts distracts from the main tasks.

Owners of MIUI-based devices (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13, and others) face this problem more often than others due to aggressive default notification policies. In addition, in recent firmware versions (MIUI 14 and later), the logic of displaying notifications has changed — they can now appear even if you disabled them in the settings of individual applications. In this article, we will discuss all ways to completely or selectively disable notifications on the lock screen, and also explain how to keep access to really important alerts.

Before you start settings, note that some system notifications (such as low battery charge or charger connection) cannot be removed completely - they can only hide the contents.

Method 1: Disable notifications for all applications at once

The most radical method is to globally disable notifications on the lock screen, which is suitable for those who want to see only the time, date and wallpaper, without unnecessary information, the instructions are relevant for MIUI 12/13/14 and most models of Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO.

To hide all notifications:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (in some firmwares it may be called Lock and Password).
3. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
4. Activate the option to not show notifications.

After that, only system alerts (such as charging) will remain on the lock screen, but their content will be hidden. If this option is too rigid, read on - we will tell you how to configure the selective display.

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If notifications continue to appear after disabling, check the settings of specific apps (like WhatsApp or Telegram) – they may ignore system restrictions.

Method 2: Hiding the contents of notifications (without completely disabling)

If you don’t want to lose notifications completely, but you don’t want them to be visible on the lock screen, you can turn on Hidden Content mode, in which case you will only see the app icon and the notification header (for example, New Post), but not the text itself.

How to do this:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Lock screen → Notifications on the lock screen.
• 🔒 Select the option to Hide the contents of notifications (c) MIUI 14 may be called Showing without detail).
• 🔄 Restart the device (sometimes changes only apply after rebooting).

This method is especially useful for instant messengers: you will know that a new message has arrived, but the text will not be visible to anyone. Note that some applications (such as Gmail or Outlook) may ignore this setting – they will require a separate configuration.

Method 3: Selectively disabling notifications for individual applications

If you only need to leave notifications from the most important apps (like Telegram or SberBank Online) and hide the rest, use customized settings. This method takes longer, but gives you maximum control.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want to hide your notifications (such as AliExpress or Wildberries).
3. Go to the Notifications section.
4. Turn off the Show on the Lock screen (or Allow notifications on the Locked screen).
5. To completely disable notifications from this application, deactivate the main slider Show notifications.

Repeat the steps for all unnecessary applications. If the list is too large, you can use the search function in the settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).

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Method 4: Use Do Not Disturb Mode to Temporarily Shut Down

If you need to temporarily turn off notifications (such as during a sleep or an important appointment), use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode. Unlike constant settings, this mode can be turned on on on a schedule or manually.

How to set up:

• 🕒 Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration → Don't disturb.
• 🔕 Activate the slider Include.
• ⏰ Set up a schedule (for example, 23:00 to 7:00) or leave manually.
• 📵 In the Exceptions section, select which notifications may break out (e.g., calls from favorite contacts or alarm clocks).

In DND mode, all notifications will be hidden not only on the lock screen, but also in the curtain. This is convenient if you need complete calm. To quickly turn on / off the mode, add the corresponding switch to the Quick Settings Panel (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).

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Features for different versions of MIUI and Xiaomi models

The notification settings on the lock screen may vary depending on the firmware version and device model, and the following table shows key differences for popular versions of MIUI:

If your model is not listed in the table, focus on the version of MIUI. You can find it in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. On devices with HyperOS (the new firmware for flagships in 2026), the path to settings may be different, but the essence remains the same.

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On HyperOS devices, some notification settings are moved to Display. If you don't find the right item, search by settings (magnifying icon).

What to do if notifications do not disappear after disconnection

Sometimes, even after setting the notifications correctly, they continue to appear on the lock screen.

• 🔄 Cache system – try to clear the cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three dots (menu) → Show system-based → System settings.
• 📥 Application updates – some messengers (for example, Viber) reset notification settings after the update.
• 🛠️ Firmware errors - on beta versions MIUI Notification bugs are common. Check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔒 Administrator rights – some applications (e.g. Mi Security) can block changes to settings.

If the problem persists, try resetting the notification settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset app settings.
3. Confirm action. This won't delete data, but it will reset all permissions and notification settings.

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If the reset didn’t work, check to see if the device has “optimizers” or “cleaners” (such as Clean Master), which often conflict with system settings.

In extreme cases, you can use the hidden developer menu to force the notifications to disable:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode)


Settings → Additional → For developers → Disable notifications on the lock screen (if any)

⚠️ Note: Developer mode provides access to critical system settings. Do not change other options in this menu unless you are sure of their purpose - this can lead to unstable operation of the device.

Security: Which notifications are best not to disable

The desire to remove all notifications from the lock screen can be a cruel joke. Some system alerts are critical to the safety and health of the device.

• 🔋 Power management systems (low battery charge, overheating).
• 🔐 Banking applications (transaction alerts, account login).
• 🛡️ Antivirus and antivirus MIUI Security (security threats, device scanning).
• 📡 System Updates (Critical Security Patches).
• 🚨 Emergency alerts (e.g., natural disaster warnings).

For these applications, it is better to use Hide Content mode to see the notification, but not its details. Also check the priority notification settings in Do Not Disturb mode, which can specify which alerts should break even when the DND is activated.

On devices with MIUI 14 and later, notifications from system applications (Mi Security, Mi Cloud) cannot be turned off completely - they can only be hidden or reduced priority.

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