Persistent Notifications on Xiaomi: What It Means and How to Get Rid of It

Have you noticed that your Xiaomi smartphone has started showing persistent notifications that don’t disappear even after reading? MIUI, It can have both harmless and critical causes, and in some cases, it's just annoying, in others, it signals a system or application malfunction.

In this article, we will understand what constant notifications on Xiaomi mean, what types are there (system, from applications, advertising), and most importantly, how to turn them off forever without risk to the device. MIUI, which the manufacturer does not advertise, but which can radically change the situation.

If you're tired of bothering with memory cleansing alerts, Mi Browser updates or unknown services, read on. We've compiled all the ways that work, including those that aren't described in the official documentation.

What are the constant notifications on Xiaomi?

Not all notifications on Xiaomi are the same. Some are single-player, others are hanging in the curtain all the time, even if you swipe them.

• 🔄 System notifications - notifications from MIUI Updates, security or optimization (e.g., “Memory Cleanup” or “Battery discharged").
• 📱 Notifications from apps – some programs (e.g. Mi Browser, Mi Video) may get stuck in the curtain due to errors.
• 🛠️ Service notifications – appear when activating modes such as Do Not Disturb, Saving charge or VPN.
• 💰 Advertising Notifications – If you see offers to install games or services, it’s a job MSA (Mi System Ads).
• ⚠️ Error notifications – for example, “Google Play service has stopped” or “Sync error".

The most intrusive are system and advertising, the former often being work-related. MIUI Optimization (optimization service that can not be turned off by standard means), the second – with Xiaomi’s monotiization through advertising displays.

If the notification does not disappear after the swipe right/left, it is a sure sign that it is fixed by the system or application.

Why don’t the notifications disappear after the swipe?

The main reason for “sticking” notifications on Xiaomi – features of the architecture MIUI. Unlike Android, where notifications are managed by the system, the MIUI that's responsible:

• 📌 Security Center – Security Center that can block the removal of certain notifications.
• 🔗 MiuiSystemUI - system process responsible for the curtain interface.
• 📡 MSA (Mi System Ads – the module responsible for advertising notifications.

In addition, some notifications are tied to system services that cannot be disabled without ADB Or root rights, like:

Another common cause is app cache errors, such as when Mi Browser or Mi Video is closed incorrectly, their notifications may hang in the curtain, in which case cache clearing or rebooting helps.

⚠️ Note: If the notification returns after a few seconds after the swipe, this may indicate a virus. Check the device with an antivirus (for example, Dr.Web or Malwarebytes).

How to disable permanent notifications by standard means

Before resorting to radical measures (such as: ADB Or root, try the standard methods. They work for most notifications, except system notifications (e.g., for example, for the system, "VPN active" or "flight mode").

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Open "Settings" → "Notifications and status bar".
2. Select the "Notification Management" section.
3. Find an app that sends intrusive alerts (such as Mi Browser or Security).
4. Turn off the "Allow Notifications" switch.
5. For system notifications (such as “Memory Cleanup”), go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → System, find Security and limit its rights.

If the notification is related to advertising, follow the following additional steps:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Memory. → Clean and disable the "Recommendations" option".
• 📵 B Settings → Google → Advertising reset the ad ID.
• 🚫 Settings menu → Annexes → App management find MSA (com.xiaomi.msa.global and disable auto-run.

If the notification remains after these actions, it means that it is fixed at the system level and requires deeper intervention.

Hidden settings MIUI: How to Remove System Notifications

Xiaomi hides some options from users, but they can be activated through the codes of the engineering menu or ADB. Here are the most effective ways:

1. through the engineering menu (for advanced users)

Dial in the phone application the code:

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Go to Phone Information and find Notification Debugging, where you can manually turn off system alerts, but be careful that incorrect actions can cause crashes.

2. Through ADB (rootless)

This method requires connecting the phone to the PC and installing it. ADB Tools, follow the commands:

adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.msa.global


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

The first team disables the advertising module MSA, The second is a memory cleanup service, and once you reboot, the notifications from those services disappear.

⚠️ Note: Disabling system services through ADB It may disrupt some functions (e.g. battery optimization) and back up before performing commands!

3. Through the developer settings

Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on Settings → About Phone → MIUI version), then:

1. Go to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers.
2. Find the option “Limit background activity” and turn it on.
3. In the Notifications section, disable the "Show system notifications" option.

These methods work for MIUI 12-15, but may vary depending on the model (Redmi, POCO, Xiaomi).

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If, after disabling the notifications, ADB They came back after the update. MIUI, System updates often reset settings.

What if notifications are returned after rebooting?

If persistent notifications appear again after a reboot or update MIUI, that means:

• 🔄 The service responsible for the notification is automatically restarted by the system.
• 📦 The app that sends the notification is updated in the background (for example, through Google Play).
• 🛠️ The system is active policy of restoring settings (characteristically for MIUI 14+).

Here's how to fix it:

1. Freeze the problem app with App Freezer (root required) or through ADB: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.msa.global
2. Turn off auto-update for the app in Google Play:

Remove updates

• Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
• Find an app (like Mi Browser) → "Remove updates".

If the problem is in a system service (e.g., com.miui.securitycenter), the only reliable way to root and delete is through Titanium Backup or Magisk.

Top.-5 Applications that most often send constant notifications

Some Xiaomi programs and third-party services are known for curtaining the curtain with notifications.

Especially annoying Mi Browser and MSA — They can show notifications even if you don't use them. If you don't want to remove them completely, at least limit their rights:

• 🚫 Disallow auto-start in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Auto-start.
• 📵 Turn off notifications in Settings → Notifications → Management of notifications.
• 🔒 Block Internet access in Settings → Mobile network → Application traffic.

For Google Play Services, it’s best not to turn off notifications completely, which could disrupt other Google services, but instead clear the cache every 1-2 weeks.

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If you don’t use standard Xiaomi apps (browser, video player, music), they can be safely disabled or removed via the app. ADB. This will not only remove notifications, but also save battery power.

When is a constant notification a sign of a virus?

If you see notifications with suspicious content (e.g., "You won your iPhone!", "Your account is blocked"), it's a 100% sign of infection.

• 🤖 Unknown sender – notification comes from an app that isn’t on your list.
• 🔗 Links to third-party sites – ask to click on the link to “receive prizes".
• 💣 Threats – messages like “Your phone is infected, download the antivirus at the link".
• 📱 Appear even in safe mode (press the power button). → "Safe regime").

If you suspect a virus, follow the following steps:

1. Remove suspicious applications:
2. Check the device with antivirus:
3. Reset network settings (if the virus is associated with a swap) DNS):

Perform reset to factory settings

• Save important data.
• Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.

⚠️ Note: Some viruses are disguised as system notifications (e.g., Android System or Security Update). → Applications – System services usually have the prefix com.android. or com.miui..

If all the manipulations are notified, it is possible that the virus has embedded in the system files, in which case only the flashing through Fastboot or Recovery will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about constant notifications on Xiaomi