How to completely disable updates on Xiaomi phone: all ways of 2026

Automatic updates on Xiaomi smartphones are often a headache for users: they eat up traffic, drain the battery and sometimes install at the wrong time. This is especially true for owners of devices with low memory or limited Internet connection. In this article, we will discuss all possible methods of disabling updates, from standard settings to hidden features and technical tricks.

It's important to understand that Xiaomi is pushing its MIUI shell, and with each new version, the ways to disable updates can change. We tested all of them on the current MIUI 14 and HyperOS firmware (2026), but some of the methods will work on older devices, too. If you use the Redmi Note 10, POCO X3 or even Mi 9, here's the solution.

We warn you beforehand that some of these things require developer rights or ADB. If you're a beginner, start with simple methods and then get to the hard ones. Now get to the point.

1. Standard disabling updates through settings

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to use the built-in MIUI settings, which are suitable for most users and don't require any additional knowledge.

1. Open the Settings app** (cog icon).
2. Go to the About Phone section (usually at the bottom of the list).
3. Tap on the item MIUI Update (or System Update in HyperOS).
4. In the upper right corner, click on three dots (menu) and select Settings.

This method works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices with MIUI 10 and later. However, it has a disadvantage: the system will still check for updates when manually requesting (for example, when you go to the update section yourself).

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If you still receive notifications after disabling automatic updates, try clearing the System Update cache in the application settings.

2. disabling background activity of the application "MIUI Update"

Even after the automatic boot is disabled, the system can check for new firmware in the background, and to avoid this, you can limit the operation of the corresponding application:

1. In the search box, type “MIUI Update” (or “System Update” for HyperOS).

This method doesn't block the updates from being checked completely, but it significantly reduces the frequency of the updates, the system won't be able to download firmware in the background, and notifications won't appear, but if you manually run the updates section, the check will still be done.

3.Using the Developer Mode for Deep Shutdown

If standard methods don't work, you can use developer mode, which is more radical and requires activation of hidden functions.

First, turn on the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row (you will receive a notification “You became a developer”).

Now turn off the background update processes:

1. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → For Developers (or System → Advanced Settings → For Developers in HyperOS).
2. Find Background Processes and select No Background Processes (or Limit to 0 Processes).
3. Scroll down and turn off Automatic System Update (if there is one).

This method blocks not only MIUI updates, but also background activity of other system applications. Be careful: some features (such as push notifications) may not work properly.

4. Complete disabling via ADB (for power users)

The most reliable way is to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which allows you to disable the service at the system level, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models, but requires a connection to a computer.

Be prepared first:

• 🖥️ Install. ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC.
• 📱 Put the debugging on. USB on the phone (Settings) → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Connect your phone to your computer through USB-Cable (use the original cable for stability).

Now, execute the commands:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.updater




pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.updater

These commands will completely remove the update app for the current user. To get it back, use:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.updater

Debugging is on. USB|Drivers installed ADB PC-only|The phone is connected in file transfer mode|Backup copy of data created-->

⚠️ Note: Disabling the system application through ADB This can cause the phone to run in an unstable way, and on some devices, it also blocks access to the update section in the settings. If you plan to update manually in the future, this method is not suitable.

5. Block updates through a firewall (without root)

If you don't want to use ADB, but you need a strong blocker, you can use firewall applications that intercept network requests and block the MIUI Update app from accessing the Internet.

• 🛡️ NetGuard (no root, no root, no root) VPN).
• 🔥 AFWall+ (It requires root, but more flexible).
• 🌐 NoRoot Firewall (simplified version for users without root).

Instructions for NetGuard:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and give access to the VPN (this is necessary to intercept traffic).
3. Find the com.miui.updater app (or “MIUI Update”).
4. Turn off Wi-Fi and mobile data for it.
5. Save the settings and restart the phone.

The advantage of this method is that you can unlock access to updates at any time without having to resort to complex manipulations, but firewalls can slightly increase battery consumption due to the operation of the VPN.

6. Alternative methods: firmware rollback and custom recovery

If it is critical for you to permanently get rid of updates (for example, due to unstable work of new firmware), you can consider radical measures:

These methods are only suitable for power users. For example, installing TWRP on modern Xiaomi devices often requires unlocking the bootloader, which resets the phone to factory settings and erases all data. Xiaomi is also actively fighting custom firmware, blocking unlock capabilities on new models.

⚠️ Note: On devices with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi Note 11, POCO M4 Pro) unlocking the loader may result in an impossibility of recovery IMEI, Before you experiment, check the processor model in the app. CPU-Z.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you turn off updates, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

• 🔄 Updates continue to download despite outages: Check if Auto Update over Mobile is enabled in the settings SIM-Also clear the cache of the "Update" app. MIUI».
• 📵 It's not working. ADB: Make sure that the phone is on debugging. USB And you've got the right drivers on your PC. Try using another one. USB-cable (original).
• 🔒 You can't turn off updates on your work phone: Some enterprise devices have security policies that block changes to your system settings.
• 📲 After disabling, the update section disappeared: This is normal when used ADB. To return it, run the command adb shell pm enable com.miui.updater.

If none of these methods worked, your firmware may have unique limitations, and we recommend:

1. Check for updates to your model on the Xiaomi.EU or 4PDA forums.
2. Install MIUI from third-party developers (e.g. xiaomi.eu) where forced updates are often removed.
3. Contact Xiaomi Support to provide a firmware version without automatic updates (unlikely, but sometimes helps).

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On HyperOS devices (2026), standard methods of disabling updates may not work due to the changed system architecture, in which case the most reliable methods are ADB or firewall.

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