Notifications on Xiaomi: what it is and how to manage them

You just bought a Xiaomi smartphone or updated your firmware to MIUI 14/15, And now the screen is literally littered with pop-ups, or are important messages disappearing in a flood of unnecessary alerts? Notifications are one of the most controversial features in Xiaomi's ecosystem, and they're causing a lot of questions. On the one hand, they keep you informed of the events, on the other hand, they can irritate you with constant spam from system applications and services.

In this article, we will discuss in detail what notifications are on Xiaomi, how they are arranged at the system level, what types are there (including hidden system alerts), and most importantly, how to configure them for yourself: Turn off unnecessary messages, highlight important ones, change display style and even return missing messages" MIUI, In which the notifications may be lost or duplicated.

If you find that WhatsApp or Telegram doesn’t show notifications on Xiaomi, or are annoyed by the constant alerts from Mi Browser and GetApps, here you will find solutions. And for advanced users, we will reveal how notification channels in Android work and why Xiaomi is so aggressively managing them in the background.

What are Xiaomi notifications and how do they work?

Notifications (or notifications) on Xiaomi smartphones are short messages that appear on the screen, in the notification panel, or on a locked device to report new events.

• 📱 System applications (Settings, Security, Mi Account)
• 📧 Third-party messengers (Telegram, Viber, WhatsApp)
• 🌐 Websites (if allowed to show push notifications in the browser)
• 🔄 Service services (software updates, backup, geolocation)
• 🛒 Advertising and marketing campaigns (GetApps, Mi Video, Themes)

Unlike the “pure” Android, the shell MIUI Actively interferes with the notifications through:

• 🔧 Battery optimization – blocks application background activity, which may cause notifications to fail.
• 📊 Automatic sorting – divides alerts into “important” and “secondary”, sometimes mistakenly.
• 🚫 Global filters – hide notifications from spammy sources (sometimes too zealously).

MIUI 14/15 Uses notification channels – a system borrowed from Android 8.0+, where each application can create several types of alerts (e.g. Telegram has channels for messages, calls and system notifications), which gives flexibility in setting up, but also complicates management.

⚠️ Note: If you notice that notifications from messengers come with a delay or disappear altogether, it is not always the messenger itself that is to blame. In 80% of cases, the problem lies in the battery optimization settings or auto-cleaning. RAM into MIUI.

Xiaomi notifications: from pop-ups to hidden system

Not all notifications on Xiaomi are the same, but can be divided into several categories according to the way they are displayed and the importance of the notifications:

Advertising notifications from Xiaomi (like GetApps or Mi Video) can be turned off completely, but the manufacturer often hides these settings deep in the menu. MIUI-services, such as:

• 🔒 Mi Account – notifications about logging in to your account or changing your password.
• 🔄 System Update – Notifications of New Versions MIUI.
• 🛡️ Security – Warnings about viruses or unsafe connections.

Important: Notifications from some system applications (e.g. com.miui.securitycenter) cannot be disabled by standard means – this will require access to the engineering menu or use of the service. ADB-team.

Why Xiaomi is not getting notifications (and how to fix it)

The missing notification problem is one of the most common on Xiaomi, with several culprits:

1. Optimizing the battery. MIUI aggressively closes the background processes, especially for applications that are rarely used. → Battery and productivity → Battery consumption management → Select an application → No restrictions.
2. Auto-cleaning RAM. Memory Cleanup can kill messenger processes. → Special opportunities → Cleaning up memory → Shut down.
3. Block notifications at the application level. Check: Settings → Notifications → Management of notifications → Find an app → Turn on all channels.
4. Sync errors: For example, Google Play Services may not update the data. Solution: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services → Warehouse → Clear the cache

If the problem persists, try resetting the notification settings:

Settings → Notifications → Additional → Resetting notification settings

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) post-update MIUI 14 notifications from Telegram stop coming due to a conflict with the Game Turbo function.

Optimizing the battery for the application|Authorizations for notification|Auto-cleaning RAM|Update to Google Play Services|Setting up notification channels-->

How to disable unnecessary notifications on Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions

If you get flooded with alerts from Mi Browser, GetApps, or other system applications, you can turn them off partially or completely.

Method 1: Disabling notifications for a specific application

1. Open Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management.
2. Find the app in the list (like GetApps).
3. Turn off the "Allow Notifications" switch.
4. To fine-tune your settings, tap on “Notification Categories” and turn off unnecessary channels (e.g., “Recommendations” or “Updates”).

Method 2: Global disabling of advertising notices

To prevent Xiaomi from showing ads in the curtain:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → More.
2. Select "Advertising Notices".
3. Turn off the "Show Advertising Notices" option.

Method 3: Disabling system notifications through ADB (advanced)

Some system notifications (e.g. from com.miui.systemAdSolution) cannot be disabled via the interface. ADB:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution

⚠️ Warning: Disabling system components may lead to unstable operation MIUI. Do this only if you understand the risks!

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If after disabling notifications from GetApps they continue to appear, clear the cache and application data in Settings → Annexes → Application management → GetApps → Warehouse.

How to adjust the appearance of notifications: styles, sounds, vibration

MIUI It allows you to customize notifications to your preferences: change the display style, sounds, light effects and even priority of impressions:

1. Change in notification style

V MIUI 14/15 Two main styles are available:

• 📄 "Classic – notifications in the form of a list with icons.
• 📱 "Minimalist – compact view with emphasis on text.

To change style:

Settings → Notifications → Style of notifications

2. Adjustment of sounds and vibrations

For each application, you can set a unique sound or vibration pattern:

1. Open Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management.
2. Select an app (such as WhatsApp).
3. Slip on "Sound" or "Vibration" and select the desired option.

3. Light effects (LED-indicator)

If your Xiaomi is equipped LED-an indicator (e.g. Redmi Note 11 or POCO F4), You can adjust the color of the flash for different types of notifications:

Settings → Notifications → Lighting effects

Pre-settings for calls, messages and system alerts are available here.

Priority of notifications

To prevent important notifications from getting lost among the secondary ones, give them a high priority:

Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management → Select the App → Priority

Hidden functions of notifications: what can MIUI, but not public

MIUI It hides a few useful tips associated with notifications that can make it easier to interact with your smartphone:

1. Quick responses from the notification panel

On some models (Xiaomi 13, POCO F5) You can respond to messages directly from the curtain without opening the app:

• Swipe the notification to the left or right.
• A field will appear for entering text (works with the SMS, Telegram, WhatsApp).

Grouping of notifications by annex

If notifications from one application filled the curtain, they can be folded into one group:

Settings → Notifications → Additional → Grouping of notifications

3. Notifications on the always-on screen (AOD)

On devices with AMOLED-screen (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) You can also check the notifications on Always-On Display:

Settings → Screen → Always-On Display → Settings → Show notifications

Notification Log (alert history)

If you accidentally close a notification, it can be restored through the notification log:

Settings → Notifications → Notification history

⚠️ Warning: The function only works if it was activated in advance:

Settings → Notifications → Additional → Notification History → Include

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Include the notification history of the APRANE - after removing the alert, it will be impossible to restore it without it.

Notification problems on popular Xiaomi models and their solutions

Some Xiaomi models have unique notification issues, and consider the most common cases:

For devices with MIUI 14 based on Android 13 (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, POCO F5 Pro) is characterized by a problem with disappearing notifications after unlocking.This is due to Google's new policy on background activity:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Find a problem application → Battery → Without restrictions

FAQ: Frequent Notification Questions on Xiaomi