Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face an intrusive “Update available” notification that appears at the top of the screen or in the settings menu. MIUI or its modern version of HyperOS tends to keep the device up to date, but not always the new firmware version works stably on older models. Sometimes users do not want to switch to fresh Android for fear of loss of performance or changes in the interface.
Constant reminders can be annoying, especially if you’ve already decided to stay on your current build. Fortunately, there are several proven ways to block these notifications without the need for root rights. In this article, we’ll look at the methods of disabling through hidden menus, system settings, and advanced tools like ADB.
Before you start to act, it’s worth understanding why the system is so aggressively offering updates. Forced updates often involve security policies and closing vulnerabilities in older versions of MIUI. However, if your device is stable, there’s no rush.
Disconnection through the hidden menu of engineering tests
The quickest way to remove an annoying notification is to use the built-in CIT test menu, which does not require a computer connection and works on most devices with MIUI 12, 13, 14 and HyperOS shells. You need to open the standard Phone app and enter a special combination of characters.
Dial the code ##6485## The last star will open up immediately after you enter the screen with the technical information about the battery and the system. MB_OTA (or similar name associated with OTA If such a item is present, tap it and select the option to disable updates.
⚠️ Note: Some global firmware versions may not have this code working or simply open a battery summary.
If the code is working, you'll see a switch or a drop-down menu. Select "Disable" or "Disable" and then the system will stop checking the servers for new versions of the software. To fix the effect, it is recommended to restart the smartphone.
☑️ Check through CIT-menu
Cleaning the data of the system application "Update"
A more versatile method that works on almost all Xiaomi models is to clear the cache and data of the system updater. This action resets the status of checking for updates, and the phone “forgets” that a new version was found.
To do this, go to your device's settings menu. The path may vary slightly depending on the shell version, but it usually looks like this: Settings → Apps → All Apps. In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select Show System Processes. Find the Update (or Updater) app in the list.
Going inside the application menu, perform the following actions:
- 🗑️ Click “Clean” and select “Clean All” (or “Reset”) to delete the update you found.
- 🚫 Select Other Permits and disable access to memory or network if such option is available in your version. MIUI.
- 🛑 If there is a "Stop" item, be sure to turn it off so that the system does not infect the verification service.
Once the data is cleared, the notification should disappear, but it is worth remembering that after a while (usually 24 hours), the system may check the server again and suggest the update again, which will have to be repeated, or use more radical methods of blocking.
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To prevent the notification from reappearing immediately after cleaning, turn off the internet (Wi-Fi and mobile data) before restarting your phone.
Blocking through Wi-Fi and mobile network settings
MIUI often uses different channels to download updates, and if updates come regularly through Wi-Fi, you can try to limit back-end data transfers to system services, which does not guarantee 100% results, but significantly reduces the frequency of notifications.
Go to Settings → Applications → All Apps → Show system processes → Update. Find “Data Use” or “Mobile Internet and Wi-Fi.” You must disable background connection here. Set background activity restriction to “No background data.”
There is also a nuance with the settings of the Wi-Fi itself. Some firmware versions have a separate optic to auto-update the system via Wi-Fi. Check the Settings path → About phone → MIUI version. Click three dots in the corner of the screen and make sure the Auto Update tick is removed. Even if it is removed, the notification may be hanging, but the download will not start.
| Action. | Efficiency | Difficulty | Risk of discharge |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT code (#6485##) | Tall. | Low. | Low. |
| Updater data cleanup | Medium | Low. | Medium (temporary) |
| Blocking through ADB | Maximum | Tall. | Low. |
Using ADB to completely disable a component
For users who want to get rid of the problem and have minimal experience with the PC, the method using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is suitable. This method allows you to “freeze” or remove the system package responsible for updates without obtaining root rights.
You'll need a computer, USB-cable and installed drivers ADB. On the phone, turn on the developer mode (7 times click on the version). MIUI in "About the phone") and activate "Debugging by USB». Connect your smartphone to your PC and run the command line in the folder with ADB.
Enter the command to search for the package:
adb shell pm list packages | grep updaterThe package is usually called com.android.updater or com.miui.updater. Use the command to disable it:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.updaterOnce you have completed the command, the Update app will disappear from the menu and notifications will no longer be coming forever. To get it back, use the adb shell pm enable com.miui.updater command.
⚠️ Attention: When in use ADB It is important to know exactly the name of the package. Disabling system components that are not associated with updates can lead to unstable system operation.
What to do if your computer can’t see your phone?
Disabling notifications in specific versions of HyperOS
Owners of devices with the new HyperOS shell may notice changes in the logic of notifications. Xiaomi has increased protection against disabling updates, so older methods may work less efficiently.
Go to Settings → Notifications and Control Center → Application Notifications. Find the Software Update or System Update list, where you can completely disable notifications, leaving the application running but silent. It’s also worth checking the Security section of the Security app (green shield), which sometimes hides update recommendations.
HyperOS also recommends checking your Mi Account settings. In some cases, recommendations to update come through Mi Cloud services. Go to Settings → Mi Account → Cloud and disable synchronization of system settings if not in use.
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In HyperOS, the most effective combination is: banning notifications in the application menu + cleaning Updater application data.
Why you should not ignore security updates
While the desire to remove an annoying notification is understandable, it's important to understand the risks: Updates often contain security patches that close holes through which attackers can access your data, banking apps or photos. By ignoring them for years, you leave the device vulnerable.
In addition, some apps (especially banking ones) may eventually stop working on too old Android versions due to security requirements. Therefore, blocking updates makes you responsible for data security, and it is recommended to manually check for critical security patches at least once every six months.
If you block updates for fear that the phone will start to work slowly, remember: on older devices (Redmi Note 5-8 series, Mi 6-9), switching to new versions of Android can really reduce performance.