Why is the notification on the Redmi 10 lock screen important?
The Xiaomi Redmi 10 lock screen isn't just a beautiful picture of a watch; it's your personal information center that can show incoming messages, missed calls, reminders, and even order delivery statuses without unlocking your phone. But by default, MIUI hides some of the "security" notifications, which often gets in the way: you may miss an important message from a bank or a delivery alert.
In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can configure notifications on the Redmi 10 lock screen, from basic MIUI settings to hidden functions through ADB. You’ll learn how to turn on message text display, why some apps don’t show notifications, and how to get around system limitations. And a unique life hack for Redmi 10 owners with MIUI 13+ firmware, which is not in Xiaomi’s official documentation.
Warning: settings may vary depending on the version of MIUI (Global, China, EEA) and the shell (e.g. MIUI 12.5 vs MIUI 14).All screenshots and instructions in the article are taken on the current firmware for Redmi 10 (model 21061119DG) with MIUI 14.0.4 Global.
Method 1: Basic settings through "lock screen"
The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI settings, which is suitable for 90% of users and does not require root or computer permissions.
- Open the Settings → Lock screen.
- Slip on the Notifications item on the lock screen.
- Choose one of three modes: 🔒 Hide content – only show an app icon (such as “WhatsApp”) without text. 📌 Show icons – display icons of all notifications at the bottom of the screen. 📄 Show content - full text of messages (recommended for personal phone).
Important: if you choose to Show Content but notifications don’t show anyway, the problem is with the settings of the particular app (about this in the next section), and check if Incognito is enabled in the notification curtain (swipe down from the top edge of the screen → mask icon).
Method 2: Set up notifications for individual applications
MIUI allows you to flexibly manage notifications for each application separately, for example, you can show text messages from Telegram, but hide notifications from games.
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Select the application you want (such as Viber or Gmail).
- Tap Notifications → turn on the Allow Notifications switch.
- Scroll down to the Lock Screen section and select: 🔓 Show - notifications will be displayed. 🔕 Do not show - the application will be silent. 🔐 Hide the contents - only the icon will show.
💡 Lifehack for messengers: WhatsApp and Telegram have additional privacy settings. For example, in Telegram you need to go to Settings → Confidentiality → Notifications and deactivate Hide the text of notifications.
Are notifications enabled in MIUI settings | Is display allowed on the lock screen | Have privacy settings been checked in the application | Has the application been updated to the latest version-->
Method 3: Hidden settings through "Special features"
Few people know, but Redmi 10 has a hidden notification mode that works even when the screen is off, called Always-on Display (AOD), but it's limited in Xiaomi's budget models, but you can activate a simplified version:
- Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Notifications.
- Enable notifications to be displayed when blocked.
- Activate screen illumination when new notifications (this will make the screen flash when the message arrives).
⚠️ Note: This feature drains the battery 5-10% faster, and if you want autonomy, use it only for critical applications (e.g., banking or work messengers).
How to fully enable Always-on Display on Redmi 10?
Method 4: Solving problems if notifications are not shown
Sometimes even after all the settings, the notifications on the lock screen don't show up. TOP-5 causes and solutions:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications are in the curtain, but not on the block | Limiting MIUI for new applications | Go to Settings → Notifications → Latest notifications and turn on the display for the desired application |
| Notifications appear with a delay | Battery optimization kills background processes | Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization Choose Without Restrictions for the Application |
| Notices from banks/mails are not shown. | MIUI blocks sensitive notifications | In the application settings, turn on Show on a locked screen and turn off Sensitive Content |
| Notifications flash and disappear | The regimen is not to disturb. | Check Settings → Sounds and vibration → Do not disturb and adjust exceptions |
| No notifications from some contacts | Individual Contact Settings | Open contact → Notifications → Enable the display |
🔧 Emergency solution: If nothing helps, reset your notification settings. → Annexes → Application management → ⋮ (menu) → Reset the application settings. It'll bring back all the permissions to the factory, but it won't delete the data.
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If you have Second Space (Second Desktop) installed MIUI), Check notification settings separately for each space – they are not synced!
Method 5: Advanced Adaptation through ADB (for the experienced)
If standard methods do not help, you can use them. ADB-commands to force notifications to be activated, and this requires a computer and debugging. USB, It gives you complete control of the system.
Here's the step-by-step instruction:
- Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tape 7 times on MIUI Version until the notification "You're a developer" appears. Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers and enable USB Debugging.
Command line.
Terminal
adb devicesThe name of your device should appear.
adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 1Reboot the phone.
⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not enter commands unless you are sure of their purpose. For example, the command adb shell settings put global. lock_screen_allow_private_notifications 0 completely disable private notifications – they can be restored only through resetting.
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ADB-commands are the most powerful setup tool, but it takes care. Always back up before experimenting!
Additional tips: how to make notifications more convenient
Putting notifications on the lock screen is only half the battle, and here are some advanced life hacks to make them really useful:
- 🎨 Color markings: B MIUI 14 you can assign different colors to notifications from different apps. → Notifications → Color tags and customize to your taste.
- 🔔 Priority Notifications: Keep the swipe down from the top edge of the screen → press on ⚙️ → Priority notifications: Here you can select applications that will always show you the notifications.
- 📱 Gestures for notifications: Include in Settings → Special facilities → Gestures are a double-touch option to wake up, and now you just have to tap the screen off twice to see the notifications.
- 🔒 Quick response: Some firmwares allow you to respond to messages directly from the lock screen. To do this, turn on Quick Answers in the app notification settings.
💡 Secret mode: If you are tired of notifications that interfere with the photo of the lock screen - install live wallpaper from the store theme MIUI. They automatically blur the background under notifications, making them less visible but retaining functionality.