How to remove the message “Updates ready to install. Connect to Wi-Fi” on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

You saw a harassing notification on your Xiaomi smartphone screen saying, “Updates ready to install. To continue, connect to Wi-Fi”** — and you don’t know how to remove it? — things get complicated if you don’t have stable network access, limited traffic, or you don’t want to upgrade right now. In this article, we’ll look at all the legal and safe ways to disable that message, including hidden MIUI settings, ADB workarounds, and even radical measures for power users.

The problem is relevant for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices based on MIUI 12-14, where the system aggressively reminds of updates. In some cases, the notification blocks access to settings or appears every time you unlock the screen. We tested the solutions on Redmi Note 11, Xiaomi 12T, POCO X5 Pro and others – all methods work on current versions of the firmware (as of 2026).

Important: Some of the ways require developer rights or PC connectivity. If you're a beginner, start with the simplest options (sections 2–3) and then move on to the hard ones. Also note that disabling system update notifications can affect device security — you won't get critical patches for Android.

1.Why does Xiaomi require Wi-Fi for upgrades?

Xiaomi restricts the installation of firmware via the mobile Internet for three reasons:

• 📶 Saving User Traffic: Update Files Weigh From 1.5 before 3 GB. Download through 4G/5G It can quickly run out of limit.
• 🔄 Process stability: interrupted update due to poor communication is fraught with "bricking" of the device (loss of performance).
• 🛡️ Quality control: MIUI Checks file integrity only when downloaded via Wi-Fi to avoid errors.

But that doesn't mean that you can't upgrade without Wi-Fi. There are workarounds that the manufacturer doesn't mention, like downloading firmware manually through a PC or using it. ADB-But first, we'll try to turn off the notification.

Method 2: Disable notifications about updates in settings

The easiest method is to block system alerts from the System Update app (com.android.updater) that won’t delete the downloaded firmware file, but will remove the annoying notification.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, type “System Update”** (or Updater in English firmware).
3. Select the app and tap on the item "Notifications"**.
4. Turn off the "Show Notifications" slider**.

⚠️ Attention: on some firmware (MIUI 13+) This method may not work because of the protection of system applications. If the slider is inactive, move on to the next method.

Method 3: Cleaning the cache and data of the System Update application

If disabling notifications didn’t help, try resetting the com.android.updater app settings.This will delete downloaded update files and reset the notification trigger.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → System Update.
2. Press "Storage"**.
3. Slip on the buttons “Clear cache” and “Clear data” (confirm the action).
4. Reset the device.

After the reboot, the notification should disappear, and if it appears again in a few hours, then the system has re-downloaded the firmware in the background, in which case blocking background activity will help:

• 🔒 Return to the settings of the system update application»**.
• Select “Battery” → “Battery Consumption Management”.
• Set a limit to “Limit background activity”**.

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If the notification returned after cleaning the data, check the /sdcard/MIUI/ota folder through the file manager. Delete any files with the.zip extension from there - these are manual firmware that the system may be trying to install.

Method 3: Using the Developer Mode to Block Updates

For power users, you can turn off the service completely through the developer settings, which works on all versions of MIUI, but requires activation of the hidden menu.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version** (you will be notified “You are a developer”).

Additional settings → Developer parameters

«Debugging by USB»**

ADB

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.updater

After you execute the command, System Update** will be disabled until the next reboot. To return it, use the command:

adb shell pm enable com.android.updater

⚠️ Warning: Disabling the system application may lead to unstable operation MIUI. Do not use this method if you plan to update in the future by official means.

5. Method 4: Manual update via Recovery (without Wi-Fi)

If you need to upgrade but you don't have Wi-Fi, you can download firmware on your PC and install it through Recovery mode, which is suitable for users who want to upgrade but can't do so due to system limitations.

⚠️ Note: if you download firmware for another model or region (e.g. Global instead of the same). EEA), Your phone may stop working. Always check the file's compatibility with your device through Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI.

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Installation via Recovery is the only official way to upgrade without Wi-Fi. All other methods (such as via Fastboot) require unlocking the bootloader and can void the warranty.

Method 5: Delete update files through file manager

If you've already downloaded the firmware, but you don't want to install it, you can manually delete the update files, and they're stored in hidden folders that you can't see in a standard Explorer.

1. Install a file manager with support for root or hidden folders (for example, FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Cross the path: /data/ota_package/ /sdcard/MIUI/ota/ /sdcard/Downloaded_ROM/
3. Delete all files with.zip,.pkg or.bin extensions.
4. Reset the device.

Download firmware with the same region and a newer version (e.g. 14.0.6). Installing firmware from another region may result in loss of features (e.g. Google Services in Chinese).