How to completely disable notifications on Xiaomi: 7 working ways

Notifications on Xiaomi smartphones can be a real problem: constant beeps, pop-up banners and flashing indicator distract from work and personal time, especially for users of MIUI, the brand shell, where many alerts from Xiaomi system applications and services are turned on by default. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off notifications, including hidden settings that the manufacturer does not advertise.

It’s important to understand that notifications fall into three categories: system (updates, security), third-party apps (social networks, messengers) and advertising (push notifications from Xiaomi and partners). Each type requires a different approach. For example, disabling alerts from Mi Video or Mi Browser will not affect the operation of WhatsApp or Telegram. We will look at universal methods and specific instructions for popular models, from Redmi Note 12 to Xiaomi 14 flagships.

If you want to not just reduce the number of alerts, but completely clear the notification panel of unnecessary content, including hidden advertising and service messages, this guide is for you. All methods are tested on the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 and are relevant for devices with the HyperOS shell (for new models of 2026).

1. Basic notification settings in MIUI

To start with, the standard tools that are available in the settings menu are suitable for disabling alerts from specific applications or completely banning audio signals.

To get into the Notification Management section:

1. Open the settings (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to Notifications and Status bar.
3. Select the Notifications Management option.

Here you will see a list of all the apps installed. Click on the right one (like Facebook or Mi Community) to open its settings.

• 🔔 Show notifications – master switch (disables all alerts from the application).
• 📳 Icon on the lock screen – controls the display of confidential information.
• 🎵 Sound – you can only turn off the soundtrack, leaving visual banners.
• 💡 Illumination indicator - controls the blinking of the LED.

⚠️ Note: Some system applications (e.g., Security or System Update) do not allow you to completely disable notifications through this section.

For mass disabling of notifications from underused applications:

1. In the same Notifications Management section, click on the three dots in the top right corner.
2. Select Sort by Frequency to see the most active apps.
3. Turn off alerts for unnecessary services with a single click.

2. disable system notifications (hidden settings)

System notifications are alerts from MIUI that cannot be disabled in the standard way.

• 📲 Reports of available firmware updates.
• 🔒 Security alerts (virus scanning, garbage cleaning).
• 🌐 Push notifications from Xiaomi services (stocks, brand news).
• 📊 Data or battery usage statistics.

To disable them, you will need access to hidden developer settings or use ADB-Let's look at both methods.

Method 1: Through the Developer's Settings

Activate the Developer Mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times on MIUI until you get a message You are a developer!
3. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.

Now:

1. Find the USB debugging option and turn it on.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and use the ADB command:

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

This command disables the system module responsible for advertising notifications. To return the functionality, use:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.systemAdSolution

Method 2: Manual shutdown via MIUI

Some system notifications can be blocked without ADB:

1. Press any notification in the curtain with your finger and drag it to the right.
2. Click on the gear icon (Settings) next to the application name.
3. Turn off the Display Notifications switch.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling system notifications for security updates may increase the risk of vulnerabilities.We recommend leaving security and Google Play alerts on.

Activate the Developer Mode|Make a backup copy of the data|Install ADB-PC drivers|Check the version. MIUI (Settings → The phone)|Disable important alerts selectively-->

3.Blocking Advertising Push Notifications from Xiaomi

Xiaomi is known for integrating ads into its shell, including push notifications for promotions, new products and affiliate offers, which come from the services Msa (Mi System Ads) and MiuiDaemon.

Method 1: Through MIUI settings

Follow the path:

1. Settings → Memory → Cleaning.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Cleaning Settings.
3. Turn off the option to show recommendations.

Then:

1. Return to Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Find the Msa and MiuiDaemon apps (could be called System Advertising Services).
3. Turn off notifications for them completely.

Method 2: ADB (for experienced users)

Use the following commands to completely disable advertising modules:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.msa.global


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop

After these commands are executed, the advertising notifications will disappear, but some features (such as Mi Drop for file transfer) may stop working.

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If banners continue to appear in the curtain after disabling advertising notifications, check the settings of the Google application (Settings → Google → Advertising) and turn off the personalization of ads.

4.Manage notifications on the lock screen

By default, MIUI displays the contents of notifications on the lock screen, which may not be secure, to hide sensitive information or completely disable alerts on the locked screen:

Go to:

1. Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
3. Set one of the regimes: 🔒 Not to show notifications – complete shutdown. 📌 Show without content – only app icons. 🔓 Showing everything (not recommended for safety).

For individual applications (for example, messengers), you can configure an individual display:

1. Return to Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Select an app (such as Telegram).
3. Turn off the option to Show on the lock screen.

⚠️ Note: If you use a Smart Lock (unlocked by trusted devices or location), notifications can be displayed in full even when you select the option "Do not show". To avoid this, disable Smart Lock in the security settings.

5.Do Not Disturb Mode and Silence Schedule

The Do Not Disturb (DND) feature in MIUI allows you to temporarily disable all notifications or set a quiet schedule, which is useful for the night or during important meetings.

To activate the mode:

1. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Choose Not to Disturb.
3. Set the switch to the position VL.

For quick access to the Do Not Disturb mode, add it to the Quick Settings Panel:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the curtain.
2. Click on the pencil icon (Edit).
3. Drag the tiles Do not disturb in the active area.

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Do Not Disturb mode does not block alarms and calls from selected contacts, if they are added to exceptions, and this allows you to stay in touch in emergency situations.

6. Disabling notifications for specific contacts

If you're annoyed by messages from certain people in messengers or calls, you can block them selectively, and let's take a look at the standard Messages and Telegram app.

In the standard annex “Messages”

To disable notifications from contact:

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Find the dialogue with the right contact and hold it with your finger.
3. In the menu that appears, select Notifications.
4. Turn off the Display Notifications switch.

Telegram.

To disable alerts from the chat or channel:

1. Open a dialogue or channel.
2. Click on the chat name at the top of the screen.
3. Select Disable Notifications.
4. Set a period (for 1 hour, 8 hours or forever).

WhatsApp.

The algorithm is similar:

1. Open the chat room.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Notifications.
3. Select Disable Notifications.

For calls:

• 📞 In the phone application, find a contact.
• Click on it → Block (calls will be sent to voicemail).

7. Resetting notification settings to factory

If after many changes in the settings, notifications start to work incorrectly (for example, important alerts do not arrive or duplicate), you can reset, which will return all parameters to the post-purchase state.

For this:

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 the action.

This operation:

• ✅ Restore standard notification settings for all applications.
• ❌ Will not delete personal data (messages, photos, accounts).
• ⚠️ Reset permissions for applications (requires to re-access the camera, microphone, etc.).

⚠️ Note: If notifications from some applications (e.g. banking) have stopped coming after reset, check: Are notifications enabled in the settings of the application itself (not systems!) and whether they are blocked by the power saving mode (Settings) → Battery → Power saving mode? Has the application been updated to the latest version.

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Resetting notification settings is a last resort, and before applying it, try rolling back the changes manually or restarting the device.

FAQ: Frequent Notification Questions on Xiaomi