How to permanently remove notifications on Xiaomi: 7 working ways

Notifications on Xiaomi, Redmi and smartphones POCO can turn into a real problem: constant alerts from applications, system alerts and advertising spam from the Internet. MIUI According to a study by Counterpoint Research (2023), Xiaomi users receive 30% more notifications per day than owners of smartphones on pure Android. MIUI, which by default allows most services to display alerts.

In this article, you will find 7 proven ways to disable notifications on Xiaomi, from basic settings to hidden features for power users. We will learn how to remove system allerts, block spam from Mi Browser and GetApps, and configure “do not disturb” for individual applications. All instructions are relevant for MIUI 14/15 (including HyperOS) and work on models from Redmi Note 12 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra flagships.

1.How to disable notifications for a specific application

The easiest way to reduce the number of alerts is to block them from unnecessary programs, which is done through the app's settings menu at MIUI:

Open the Settings → Applications.
Select an app (such as Facebook or Mi Video).
Put it on the Notifications.
Switch the slider to the off position or turn off certain types of alerts (sound, banners, icons).

To speed up the process, you can use a quick menu:

📱 Keep your finger on the notification in the curtain.
🔕 In the window that appears, click Disable notifications.
⚙️ Or tap Settings to fine-tune alerts.

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If the app continues to send notifications after disabling, check permissions in Settings → Special Access → Notifications. Some programs (like Viber) bypass standard restrictions.

Important: After the MIUI update, some applications (especially system ones) may turn on notifications again.

2. System notifications: what can be turned off without risk

MIUI generates dozens of system alerts, from security updates to Mi Services ads, some of which can be safely disabled:

Type of notification	How to turn off	Risks.
Advertising by GetApps/Mi Browser	Settings → Memory → Cleanup → Settings → Advertising Notifications	No.
MIUI updates	Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⋮ → Settings → Notifications	You may miss an important security update.
MIUI tips	Settings → Additional → Special. features → MIUI tips	No.
Notifications about connecting to Wi-Fi/Bluetooth	In the settings of the corresponding module (Wi-Fi) → ⋮ → Additionally. → Notifications)	You won't know about new networks.

Critical information: Disable low battery notifications (Settings) → Battery → ⋮ → Settings → Notifications can cause a sudden shutdown of the phone.This is the only type of system alerts that we do not recommend blocking.

📊 What notifications are most annoying to you?

Advertising from Xiaomi

Spam from apps

Systemic allerts

Messages from messengers

3. Do Not Disturb and Silence Schedule

Do Not Disturb (DND) in MIUI allows you to completely disable notifications or configure exceptions.

Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
Activate the slider or set up a schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
In the Exclusions, add important contacts or apps (calls, SMS, WhatsApp).

For quick activation:

🔽 Swipe down for the notification panel.
🔔 Find the icon Do not disturb (may be hidden under the ⋮).
🕒 Hold the icon to set the timer (for example, for 1 hour).

How to bypass “Do Not Disturb” for important notifications?

If the regime is on DND, But you want to receive notifications from a specific person in Telegram, open a chat → ⋮ → Notifications → Sound. → Choose Persistent. These messages will break through. DND.

HyperOS models (such as Xiaomi 14) have a Focus Mode feature that blocks all notifications and restricts access to distracting apps. Activated via Settings → Digital Well-being.

4. Hidden MIUI settings: disable system-level notifications

For experienced users, there are ways to deep-tube notifications through hidden menus and ADB-team.

Method 1: Disconnection through the Engineering Menu

Open the Phone app.
Enter ##4636##.
Go to Phone Information → Settings menu (you may need to tap several times).
Find Notification History and disable unnecessary services.

Method 2: ADB-commands to completely disable spam

Connect your phone to a PC with ADB Tools installed and do:

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


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

These commands will disable system advertising and Mi Drop service (file transfer).

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC

Turn on USB debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times)

Connect the phone over the cable and allow debugging

Download platform-tools from the Android Developers website-->

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB This can cause system instability. Before executing commands, back up through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup.

5. How to remove notifications from the lock screen

By default, MIUI shows the content of notifications on a locked screen, which is not secure.

Go to Settings → Lock screen.
Select Notifications on the lock screen.
Set the value of Do not show notifications or Hide sensitive content.

For individual applications (such as SMS or Gmail):

🔒 Go to the app notification settings (as in Section 1).
👁️ Turn off the option Show on the lock screen.
🔐 For instant messengers (Telegram, Signal) turn on Notification Protection – the content will be hidden before unlocking.

On devices with Always-On Display (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro), notifications can be displayed even when turned off.

Settings → Always-on display and lockdown.
Select AOD Style without notifications or disable the feature completely.

6.Spam Blocking from Xiaomi: GetApps, Mi Browser, Mi Video

Xiaomi is actively promoting its services through notifications, which annoys many users.

1. Disabling Advertising in GetApps:

📦 Open GetApps → Profile → Settings → Promotional notices.
🚫 Turn off all sliders.
🗑️ For complete removal: Settings → Annexes → GetApps → Remove (on some firmware requires root rights).

2. Mi Browser setup:

🌐 Launch your browser → ⋮ → Settings → Site notifications.
🔕 Turn off permissions for all websites.
🛡️ In Privacy, turn off Personalized News.

3. Delete Mi Video and Mi Music:

These applications cannot be removed by standard means, but you can disable:

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


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

⚠️ Note: Some HyperOS firmwares disable system applications via ADB This can cause errors in Google Play Protect. + App Manager for “freezing” applications.

7. Alternative methods: third-party applications and firmware

If standard MIUI tools don’t help, consider these options:

1. Notification management applications:

🛡️ Notification History Log – keeps a log of all notifications and allows you to block them retroactively.
🔇 Silence – Creates flexible rules for automatically disabling alerts.
📵 AutoNotification (requires Tasker) – for advanced users.

Castom firmware:

AOSP-based firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) is free of spam from Xiaomi, but has disadvantages:

⚠️ Loss of guarantee.
🔧 Installation Difficulty (bootloader unlock required).
📱 There may be problems with the camera or sensors (especially on the Redmi Note series).

Root access:

With root rights, you can delete system applications via Titanium Backup or edit files in /system/priv-app.

🚨 Security breach (Google Pay, Banking apps not working).
🔄 Possibility of "bricking" the phone.

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Use third-party solutions only if you have exhausted all standard methods, start with the least risky options (applications), and only then consider firmware or root.

Frequent Questions (FAQ)

Why do notifications appear again after the shutdown?

This is because of two reasons: App updates — some programs (like Facebook) reset notification settings after an update. Solution: disable auto-update for that software on Google Play. Reset settings MIUI — after major system updates (MIUI 14 → 15) some parameters are back to factory. Check the settings after the updates. ADB-Section 4 teams.

How to turn off notifications about new messages in MIUI, but leave the sound?

In the WhatsApp notification settings: Turn off the Banners and Icons. Leave the Sound and Vibration on. → Sound and vibration, tune unique tunes for important contacts. SMS: Settings → Annexes → Communications → Notifications → Notification style → Select Sound Only.

Can I turn off low battery notifications?

Technically, but it's highly discouraged, and these notifications protect the battery from deep discharge, which shortens battery life. ADB: adb shell settings put global low_battery_warning_threshold 5 Or install Xposed Framework with GravityBox (requires root). ⚠️ After that, the phone may suddenly turn off when 10–15% charge without warning.

How to return accidentally disabled notifications?

If you have disabled notifications for the app and want to return them: Go to Settings → Annexes → [Select the application] → Notifications. Enable the slider Allow notifications. If the option is inactive, clear the app cache (Storage) → Clear the cache) and restart the phone. System notifications (such as Wi-Fi connection) may require resetting the network settings: Settings → Wi-Fi → ⋮ → Additionally. → Resetting settings.

Why does Xiaomi not have a “Disable All Notifications” button?

MIUI does not have a global switch for all notifications for two reasons: Marketing Policy – Xiaomi makes money from displaying ads through notifications (e.g., GetApps or Mi Browser); Android fragmentation – Google limits manufacturers’ ability to completely block notifications at the system level (except for the Do Not Disturb mode); Alternative: use Flight Mode (disables all notifications except the alarm clock) or MacroDroid automation to create rules.