Tired of seeing constant pop-ups offering to update your firmware on your Xiaomi? are you not alone. MIUI or PatchWall update notifications can appear several times a day interrupting work, games or watching movies. Worst of all, they come back after a few hours after cancellation - the system stubbornly reminds of the new version, even if you deliberately refuse to upgrade.
In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable update alerts on Xiaomi devices, including smartphones (Redmi, POCO, Mi), TVs (Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV) and tablets (Pad 6, Pad 5). Some methods work at the system level and require superuser rights, others are available without root.
Why is Xiaomi so intrusive about offering updates?
Xiaomi has been aggressively distributing updates for several reasons:
- 📊 Installation statistics: the more users are switching to the new version MIUI/PatchWall, And the higher the rating of the brand in the analysts' reports, and it attracts investors and partners.
- 🛡️ Security: New firmware closes vulnerabilities, but often comes with unwanted interface changes or limitations (e.g., download blocking). APK source).
- 💰 Monetization: In the latest versions MIUI New ad modules or integrations with Xiaomi services (e.g. Mi Pay, Mi Cloud) may appear).
- 🔄 Ecosystem-based: Updates are often synchronized with the release of new devices, forcing users to think about buying a more modern model.
It's important to understand that disabling notifications doesn't block the ability to update. You can always install the new firmware manually through Settings → About Phone → System Update. We only remove annoying reminders.
Method 1: Disable notifications in system settings (without root)
The simplest method that works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later is suitable for smartphones, tablets and some TV models (if you use Android TV with a PatchWall shell).
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- In the search bar, enter the Update and select the System Update app (or System Update in English firmware).
- Please send notifications (or notifications).
- Turn off the Show notifications (or Show notifications) switch.
Some devices (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12) may require additional:
- 🔕 Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Notifications from annexes.
- 🔍 Find System Update in the list and disable all notification categories (usually 1-2 notifications).
☑️ Verification of deactivation of notifications
⚠️ Attention: On Mi TVs TV With PatchWall, this may not work due to manufacturer limitations, in which case you can switch to Method 2 or Method 4.
Method 2: Block notifications via ADB (for power users)
If a standard shutdown doesn’t work (for example, on Xiaomi 13T or Redmi K60), you can use the ADB command. This method does not require root rights, but you need USB debugging and a computer.
Step-by-step:
- Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version (you will see a message saying "You became a developer").
USB debugging
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
- Turn on the debugging switch over USB.
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.updater For Mi TVs, you may need: adb shell pm hide com.mitv.upgrade
Option 2 (for advanced users):
- 📁 Installation through File Manager APK-Package Disabler Pro file (requires permission to install from unknown sources).
- 🔍 Find the com.mitv.upgrade package in the list and disable it.
- 🔄 Restart the TV.