How to permanently remove notification about system updates on Xiaomi: from simple ways to ADB

Why Xiaomi is so insistent on offering updates and whether it is safe to disable them

Notifications about MIUI updates appear on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones with enviable regularity - sometimes daily, despite the fact that the user deliberately ignores them for months.The reasons for this behavior lie in the company's policy: Xiaomi actively promotes the latest versions of firmware to provide users with new features, security fixes and performance optimizations. However, for many device owners, these notifications become an annoying factor, especially if the current version of MIUI works steadily, and the update threatens with a reset or bugs.

It’s important to understand that turning off update notifications doesn’t block the ability to update. You can manually check through Settings → About Phone → System Update at any time. But how do you get rid of the annoying pop-ups that sometimes appear even on a locked screen? In this article, we’ll look at all the available methods, from standard MIUI settings to hidden functions and commands for power users.

Before you start shutting down, consider that some methods require developer rights or PC connectivity. If you are not sure about your actions, start with the simplest methods (sections 2–3) and then move on to the advanced ones (sections 4–6). Also remember that after resetting your phone to factory settings, all changes will have to be repeated again.

Method 1: Disable notifications via standard MIUI settings

The most obvious and safe method is to use the built-in tools, which is suitable for most MIUI 12-14 devices and does not require additional rights or knowledge.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Notifications and Status bar (in some versions, Notifications).
3. Scroll down and find System Update (or System Updates).
4. Turn off the Allow Notifications switch.
5. For reliability, also turn off Sound and Vibration in the same menu.

This works for most notifications, but there’s a caveat: In some versions of MIUI, update notifications may come via the system’s Security app. If they keep popping up after they’re turned off, check the notification settings for that app as well.

The "Allow Notification" switch for "System Update" is disabled |

Notifications sound and vibrations turned off |

Security app notification settings checked |

Reboot the phone to apply changes-->

Method 2: Hiding notifications via "Do Not Disturb"

If you need to temporarily disable notifications (e.g. while you sleep or work), use Do Not Disturb mode, which does not permanently disable notifications, but allows you to manage them flexibly:

• 📱 Quick access: Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar and click on the Do Not Disturb icon (usually depicted as a bell with a crossed sign).
• ⏰ Schedule settings: Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Don't disturb. → Schedule and set hours when notifications will be blocked automatically.
• 🔇 Exceptions: In the same menu, you can add exceptions for important notifications (calls, alarms), leaving a lock for system updates.

The downside of this is that it blocks all notifications, not just updates, but if you want quiet time without the need for pop-ups, that's the best solution.

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MIUI 14 has a Focus Mode feature that not only disables notifications, but also restricts access to distracting apps, and try it if you want to focus on work.

Method 3: Disabling Automatic Update Download

Often notifications are not just because the system automatically downloads updates in the background, which is not only annoying, but also wastes traffic and battery power to stop this process:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings (or Additional).
3. Turn off Auto Boot over Wi-Fi (and over the mobile network if it is active).
4. Also, turn off Automatic Update Installation if this option is available.

After that, the system will stop downloading updates without your knowledge, and notifications will appear less often, but they can still come with a reminder of the availability of a new version — just without automatically downloading.

Method 4: Using Developer Rights to Deep Shut Down

If standard methods don't work, you'll have to use developer mode, which is more complicated, but you can turn off system-level notifications.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and 7 times click on the MIUI Version. the message will appear "You became a developer".
2. Return to the main settings menu and open a new section → For developers.
3. Find the USB Debugging option and turn it on (confirmation required).
4. Scroll down to Background Processes and turn off System Auto Update (if there is one).
5. You can also limit the background activity of the com.android.updater application (system update) from this menu, but you will need ADB commands (see next section).

Attention: changing the developer settings can affect the stability of the system, do not turn off unknown options or change the settings, the purpose of which you do not understand.

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Developer mode allows you to access hidden MIUI functions, but activating it can reduce the security of your device, and only use this method if you are confident in your actions.

Method 5: Complete disabling via ADB (for power users)

The most radical and reliable way is to disable system-level notifications using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that requires connecting your phone to a PC and basic command-line knowledge, the advantage is that notifications will disappear forever until you return the settings.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and tool ADB.
• 📱 Smartphone with enabled debugging USB (see previous section).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the permission to debug via USB on the smartphone screen.
2. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) and type: Adb devices Make sure your device appears in the list.
3. Run the command to disable notifications from the update app: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.updater
4. To disable automatic update checks, add: adb shell settings put global auto_update_enabled 0

Once these commands are executed, the com.android.updater app will be deactivated and notifications will stop appearing.

adb shell pm enable com.android.updater

Method 6: Remove updates via TWRP (for hardwired devices)

If your Xiaomi smartphone is unlocked and has a custom TWRP recap, you can manually delete update files to stop the system reminding you of them, a method that is suitable for users who deliberately refuse updates and prefer to stay on the current version of MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Boot in TWRP mode (turn off the phone, then press Power + Volume up).
2. Go to File Manager (or File Manager)
3. Open the folder. /data/ota_package/ — Here are stored downloaded update files.
4. Delete all files with the.zip extension (these are firmware archives).
5. Also check the /cache/ folder and delete files related to updates (e.g. update.zip).
6. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Delete files through TWRP It can cause crashes if you delete something critical. Always back up before making changes. Also, after such removal, the system can again download updates if the automatic boot is not disabled (see Method 3).

Comparison of methods: what way to choose

To make it easier for you to determine, we have collected the main characteristics of each method in the table:

For most users, the best solution is a combination of Method 1 (disabling notifications) + Method 3 (disable automatic booting) If you are ready to dive into the technical details, ADB It will give the most reliable result.

FAQ: Frequent questions about MIUI update notifications