Daily flow SMS-Notifications from banks, stores and spammers can turn Xiaomi's smartphone into a nightmare. Even if you don't open messages, they clog the notification panel, distract with beeps and drain the battery, MIUI There are several ways to block unnecessary SMS — From standard settings to hidden features that few people know about.
In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods of disabling SMS-Xiaomi notifications, either fully or selectively, for individual contacts, spam mailings or system alerts: MIUI 12, MIUI 13 and MIUI 14 (including HyperOS).We will pay special attention to nuances that are not obvious at first glance – for example, why blocking in the Messages application does not always work and how to circumvent this restriction.
1. Disable notifications for all SMS via system settings
The most radical way is to completely ban notifications from the Messages app, which is convenient if you don’t use SMS at all (for example, switched to instant messengers) or want to leave only important alerts from banks, minus the method: you won’t see any notifications, even from confirmed contacts.
To deactivate alerts:
- Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management.
- Find the Messages app** (or Messages in English firmware) in the list and tap it.
- Translate the slider Allow notifications to the off position.
⚠️ Warning: After that, you will not receive any audible signals or banners, even for critically important ones. SMS (If you only need some notifications, use the methods in the following sections.
2. Block notifications from specific numbers
If you get messages from certain senders (like Wildberries or Ozone), you can block notifications only for them, and unlike shutting them down completely, this way saves alerts from other contacts.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the Messages app** and find SMS from the unwelcome sender.
- 🔍 Tap on the message and hold your finger for 1-2 seconds until the context menu appears.
- 🚫 Choose Block (or Block in English version).
- 🔄 Confirm the action by pressing OK in the dialog window.
Once blocked, messages from this number will be sent to the Spam folder** (you can find it in the Messages app menu), and notifications of new SMS from the blocked contact will no longer appear in the status bar and on the lock screen.
☑️ Checking the number lock
⚠️ Note: Some spammer numbers use spoofing, so locking one number may not work.
3. Spam filtering through built-in MIUI tools
MIUI has a built-in anti-spam filter that automatically detects and blocks suspicious messages, but by default it is not working at full capacity.
Activate extended filtration:
- Launch the "Messages" app»** → press on ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner → Settings.
Update the spam database
Once activated, all suspicious SMS will automatically be marked as “Spam”** and hidden from the main list. Notifications about them will not appear, but you will be able to find them in the Spam folder (available through the app menu).
How does MIUI spam filter work?
| Type of message | Will it be blocked? | Where will he go? |
|---|---|---|
| SMS from the bank with a confirmation code | ❌ No. | Main chat |
| Sales from the store | ✅ Yes (if the ad filter is on) | Spam folder. |
| Phishing-linked message | ✅ Yes. | Spam folder. |
| SMS from an unknown number asking to call back | ✅ Yes (if filtering unknowns is enabled) | Spam folder. |
4.Use of third-party applications to block SMS
If the built-in MIUI tools can't handle spam, you can install specialized applications that offer advanced features, such as:
- 📊 Blocking statistics (how many) SMS filtered out in a week/month).
Top.-3 Proven applications for Xiaomi:
- SMS Blocker (from MobileIQ) – blocks SMS and calls, supports Russian-language spam databases.
- Truecaller is known as a number detector, but it can filter and SMS (requires registration).
- Hiya – specializes in fraudulent messages, integrates with MIUI.
⚠️ Warning: When installing third-party blockers, turn off the built-in spam filter MIUI, Otherwise, both tools can duplicate actions, which will lead to the omission of important SMS.
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Before installing a third-party blocker, check its Google Play ranking and reviews for the past 2-3 months.Some apps may collect data from your SMS (as indicated in the privacy policy).
5. Hidden MIUI settings for power users
MIUI has hidden features that allow you to point-to-point control of SMS notifications, for example, you can turn off sound only for certain types of messages or configure exceptions for important contacts.
To access the advanced settings:
- Open the "Messages" app»** → ⋮ → Settings → Additionally.
Another hidden trick is priority notifications, if you want to get SMS from your bank or your job to always break through Do Not Disturb mode:
- Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Do not disturb mode.
- Select Allow Exclusions → Communications.
- Add to the list the numbers or contacts that SMS should always come from.