How to set up notifications on the lock screen Xiaomi: all the ways

Xiaomi’s lock screen is not just a random click protection, but also a convenient notification center that allows you to quickly see important information without unlocking your phone. However, by default, many users are faced with notifications either not showing at all or not showing correctly, a problem that is especially relevant after updating MIUI or resetting the settings to factory.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to display notifications on the lock screen for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones – from basic system settings to hidden functions and workarounds for persistent bugs. Instructions are checked on MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese versions) and adapted for Android 11-14. If you do not see notifications from instant messengers, mail or system alerts, here you will find a solution.

Before you start settings, make sure that the problem is not related to Do Not Disturb mode or battery optimization for specific applications, which often blocks the background activity of programs, which causes notifications to stop coming even to the unlocked screen.

1. Basic notification settings in MIUI

To start with, the obvious is to check system parameters. At Xiaomi, the path to setting notifications on the lock screen may vary depending on the version of MIUI, but the general logic is maintained. If you updated the firmware, some menu items may have reset to default values.

Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notifications on the lock screen. Here you will see three main options:

• 📱 Display notifications – the main switch that turns on/off all alerts.
• 🔒 Show the content of notifications – responsible for the visibility of the text of messages (if you turn off, there will be only application icons).
• 🔄 Show notifications from applications – individual settings for each messenger or service.

If it's all on, but notifications are still not shown, move to the next section, and if the options are gray and inactive, the problem may lie in device administrators or special features (more on this below).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO X3 Pro after updating to MIUI 13, a bug appears where notifications disappear after 5 seconds, the solution is to roll back the firmware version or use an alternative launcher (see Section 5).

2. Set up notifications for individual applications

Even if global settings are enabled, individual apps can be blocked, such as WhatsApp or Telegram often fall under battery optimization, which prevents their notifications from reaching the lock screen.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the right messenger (for example, Viber).
3. Tap on Notifications and make sure all categories (Messages, Groups, Calls) are included.
4. Go back and open the battery → Battery Optimization – choose No Limits

For Gmail, Outlook and other email clients, check out:

• 📧 Synchronization – in the account settings should be enabled automatic verification of emails.
• 🔔 Priority of notifications – in the app notification menu, set High or Maximum.
• 🔄 Background activity - in Settings → Special facilities → Applications with background activity add email client.

If notifications don’t appear after these manipulations, try clearing the app’s cache (Settings → Apps → Storage → Clear Cache) or reinstalling it. Sometimes resetting notification settings to factory (Settings → Notifications → Additional → Resetting notification settings helps).

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3. Problems with device administrators and rights

One of the little-known reasons for the disappearance of notifications is the conflict of device administrators. MDM-systems) may block the display of alerts on the lock screen, considering this a security threat.

To check this point:

1. Open Settings → Passwords and Security → Device Administrators.
2. If there are suspicious applications (such as Clean Master or 360 Security) turn them off.
3. Restart your phone and check notifications.

Another possible reason is special features, and some services (such as Mi Fit or Google Assistant) may interfere with notifications to fix this:

• 🛠️ Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Installed services.
• 🔍 Disable all unnecessary services (especially those related to interception of notifications).
• 🔄 Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14, a bug appeared in which Google Play Services blocks notifications from third-party applications, the solution is to update Google services to the latest version or roll them back through Settings. → Annexes → Google Play Services → Remove updates.

4. Use of alternative launchers

If standard methods don't work, and notifications are critical to you, you can go to extreme lengths to change the standard MIUI launcher to a third-party one. Some shells (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) have their own notification display mechanisms that bypass system constraints.

How it works:

1. Install an alternative launcher from Google Play (recommended Nova Launcher).
2. Make it the default launcher (Settings → Home Screen → Default Launcher).
3. In the launcher settings, find the Notifications or Badges section and enable the display on the lock screen.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎨 More opportunities for customization (color, font, notification animations).
• 🔄 Bug bypass MIUI, display-related.
• 📱 Support for Android 12+ adaptively.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ There may be conflicts with Xiaomi system services (for example, Mi Share or Game Turbo may not work smoothly).
• 🔋 Small increase in battery consumption (due to additional background processes).

5. Hidden MIUI features for notifications

MIUI contains several hidden settings that are not obvious at first glance, but can significantly affect the operation of notifications, one of which is the "Second Space" mode, which sometimes conflicts with the display of alerts.

To check it out:

1. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Second Space
2. If the feature is turned on, try turning it off and restart the phone.

Another hidden option is the developer settings, which allow you to force notifications on all applications:

1. Activate Developer Mode (Tap 7 times on Settings → About Phone → MIUI version).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the option Do not limit background processes and turn it on.
4. Also enable Display notifications from all apps (if any).

On some Xiaomi models (for example, Mi 11 Ultra or Redmi K50 Pro) in the developer mode there is an option Force show notifications – its inclusion solves the problem with missing notifications after locking the screen.

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If you have a POCO F3 or POCO X4 Pro, try turning off the “Show notifications only when unlocked” feature in Settings → Lock screen → Additional. This option often turns on randomly and blocks alerts.

6. Hardware limitations and model features

Not all notification problems are software related, and some Xiaomi models have hardware limitations that affect how alerts are displayed.

• 📱 Xiaomi Mi A1/A2 (Android One – notifications are managed by standard Android settings, not by Android MIUI. Path: Settings → Annexes and notifications → Notifications.
• 🔋 Redmi 9A/9C — Budget models often save resources, which may cause notifications to be left out when the battery is low (less than the battery). 15%).
• 🔒 Xiaomi Black Shark – gaming smartphones block notifications in game mode, even if the screen is locked.

If you have one of these models, try the following solutions:

• For Android One: Update to the latest firmware version via Settings → System → System Update.
• For budget Redmi: Turn off super-battery savings in Settings → Battery → Battery Mode.
• For Black Shark: Turn off game mode in the notification panel or in Settings → Special features → Game mode.

It is also important to note that Xiaomi AMOLED-screens (e.g., Mi) 10T Pro or Redmi K40) Notifications may not be displayed due to the "Always-on Display" feature. If it's enabled, try it:

1. Disable Settings → Lock screen → Always-on Display.
2. Or set up exceptions for notifications in the same menu.

7. Radical methods: reset and firmware

If none of these things worked, there are radical measures, like resetting or flashing, which is an extreme case, but sometimes it's the only way to get notifications back on the lock screen.

Resetting settings (without data loss):

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (not Reset to factory!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

Fastboot Flashing (for experienced users):

• 📥 Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi website.
• 🔧 Install the Mi Flash Tool on PC.
• 📱 Transfer the phone to Fastboot mode (clip the power supply) + Loudness down).
• 🖥️ Connect to your PC and swipe through Mi Flash (select clean all).

⚠️ Note: Fastboot flashing erases all data, including photos and messages. pre-backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and Reset or Mi Cloud.Also make sure the firmware version is compatible with your model - the wrong firmware can "brick" the phone.

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Before resetting or firmware, check if creating a new user profile helps (Settings → System → Multiple users).

FAQ: Frequent Notification Questions on Xiaomi