How to permanently disable the update log on Xiaomi: the complete guide

The Xiaomi Update Log is a system tool that tracks all firmware, security and app changes. It’s useful for those who want to stay up-to-date on the latest updates, but for many users it becomes a source of annoying notifications. Especially annoying is the constant appearance of the “1” icon in Settings → About a phone that doesn’t disappear even after viewing.

In this article, we will look at all the possible ways to disable the update log, from standard MIUI settings to hidden commands for power users. It is important to understand that some methods require superuser rights (root) or can affect the stability of the system, and we will also explain what risks these actions carry and how to minimize them.

The instructions are valid for all modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices based on MIUI 12-15 (including global and Chinese versions).If you use custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some methods may not work.

Why does the update log appear over and over again?

The main reason for the constant return of the update log is the MIUI background service, which checks for new updates, and even if you manually clear the notifications, the system will show them again after a while.

🔄 Automatic verification of updates — MIUI By default, it scans Xiaomi servers every 24 hours.
📱 Sync with Mi Account – if you are logged in, the system can force notifications of critical patches.
🛠️ Residual cache files – after manually cleaning the log, some data remains in the device’s memory.
📦 Updates through OTA — Even if you have disabled automatic boot, the system can save logs about checks.

Most users encounter a problem after installing major updates (for example, switching from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14), in which case the log may contain records of multiple firmware versions, which leads to constant notifications.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling the update log does not block the ability to update the firmware. You can still manually install updates through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

Method 1: Disable update notifications in MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to disable notifications directly from the update menu, which does not require root rights and is suitable for most users.

Instructions:

Open the settings on your smartphone.
Go to About Phone (or About Device on some models).
Select System Update (or MIUI Update).
Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
Turn off the Update Notice option (or Auto-Download if there is no such option).
It is also recommended to disable Automatic Update Check.

After these actions, notifications about new versions of the firmware will no longer appear, but the update log itself will remain in the system.

Make a backup copy of important data

Check the current version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure the device has enough charge (minimum 30%)

Turn off mobile internet or Wi-Fi if you are afraid of accidentally downloading the update-->

Method 2: Cleaning the cache and data of the "Update" application

If the update log continues to appear even after disabling notifications, the problem may be in the cached data.Cache clearing and resetting the com.android.updater app settings often helps solve the problem.

How to do this:

Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
In the search bar, enter the Update (or Updater in English firmware).
Select the System Update app (the icon with the arrow up).
Press Warehouse and select Clear Cache.
Then click Clear Data (this will delete all update logs).
Reset the device.

After the reboot, the update log will be empty and notifications will stop appearing. However, after a while, MIUI can create the log again if the background processes are not disabled (see Method 4).

⚠️ Warning: Cleaning the application Update will not delete the downloaded firmware files, but will reset all update settings. If you previously disabled automatic download, it will have to be reconfigured.

Method	Root is required.	Efficiency	Risks.
Disabling notifications	❌ No.	⭐⭐ (Remove notifications, but not the log)	Low.
Cleaning up the Updater cache	❌ No.	⭐⭐⭐ (drop off)	Medium (can reset the update settings)
Disconnection through ADB	❌ No.	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (shutdown)	High (with the wrong commands)
Removal through root	✅ Yes.	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (complete removal)	Critical (risk of damaging the system)

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (without root rights)

For power users who don’t want root access but need to completely disable the update log, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is the method that works on most Xiaomi devices and doesn’t require unlocking the bootloader.

Instructions:

Install. ADB-computer-driver.
Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers).
Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
Open the command line (or Terminal) and type:

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

This command will completely disable the System Update app, including the log and notifications. To return everything back, use:

adb shell pm enable com.android.updater

The advantage of this method is that it does not require superuser rights and is reversible, but after resetting settings or updating the firmware, it may be necessary to re-execute the command.

adb shell am force-stop com.android.updater

Then repeat the main command.-->

Method 4: Completely delete root-righted update log

If you're willing to take drastic measures and have root access, you can completely delete the update log by disabling system services, a method that is suitable for custom firmware users or those who don't plan to upgrade through OTA.

Instructions for Root Explorer or ADB root:

Install a file manager with root support (such as Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
Go to /system/priv-app/Updater/.
Delete or rename the Updater.apk file (e.g., in Updater.apk.bak).
Also delete the /data/data/com.android.updater/ folder if it exists.
Reset the device.

After that, System Update will disappear from the settings menu and the update log will be completely removed.

🚨 You will not be able to update through OTA — manually through fastboot or recovery.
🔧 Some functions (e.g., system integrity checks) may not work properly.
🔄 After updating the firmware through fastboot file Updater.apk may recover.

⚠️ Attention: Deleting system files without a backup can lead to bootloop ( looped reboot). TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

What to do if the phone does not turn on after removing Updater.apk?

If the device is stuck on the MI or Redmi logo after deleting system files, follow the following steps: 1. Boot in fastboot (press Power + Volume down). 2. Connect the phone to your PC and run the original firmware through the Mi Flash Tool. 3. Select the clean all option before firmware. 4. Once the system is restored, repeat the deleting process, but pre-backup via adb backup or TWRP.

Method 5: Use Xposed/EdXposed (for advanced users)

If you have an Xposed or EdXposed framework installed, you can disable the update log using the DisableFlags or MIUI Tweaks module, which is flexible and allows you to pinpoint individual MIUI functions.

Instructions:

Install EdXposed (for Android 8-12) or LSPosed (for Android 13+).
Download the MIUI Tweaks module from the Xposed repository.
Activate the module and restart the device.
Open MIUI Tweaks and find the System section.
Turn off the options: Update notification (Update Notifications), Update logger (Update logger) OTA check (OTA Check)

Save the settings and restart the phone.

The advantage of this method is that it does not require deleting system files and is easily reversible, but it requires an unlocked bootloader and an installed Magisk (for EdXposed).

Standard settings of MIUI

Cleaning the cache through Settings

ADB-root-in

Delete system files from root

Xposed/EdXposed modules

Another way.-->

What to do if nothing helps

If you’ve tried all the ways but the update log keeps popping up, the problem may be related to:

🔗 Sync with Mi Account – try logging out of account in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account.
📡 Regional settings – on some firmware (for example, Chinese) update log behaves differently.
🛠️ Damage to system files - in this case, only flashing through fastboot will help.
🤖 Google Services Update – Sometimes the log appears due to Google Play Services background processes.

The last option is to roll back on the previous version of MIUI if the problem started after the last update.

Download the necessary firmware version from the official Xiaomi website.
Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Dots → Select a firmware file.
Select the downloaded file and confirm the rollback.

Remember that rollbacks can cause data loss, so pre-reverse through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.

💡

If the update log appears after each phone restart, the com.android.updater background service is most likely to blame.The only reliable way to turn it off permanently is by removing it through root or locking it through ADB.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi updates log

Can I turn off the update log without root rights?

Yes, we can use it. ADB-commands (Method 3) or cache cleaning (Method 2) These methods do not require root, but may require a connection to a computer. You can also turn off notifications in settings (Method 1), but this will not delete the log itself.

Why does the update log appear again after cleaning the cache?

This is because MIUI automatically recovers some of the data from the com.android.updater app when checking for updates, and to avoid this, you need to disable the background service via ADB or delete system files (root required).

Will my phone be updated if I turn off the log?

Yes, you can still check and install updates manually through Settings → About Phone → System Update. Disabling the log only affects the change log, not the update function itself.

Can I delete the update log on POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12?

Yes, all of the methods described work on POCO and Redmi devices running MIUI 13/14/15, except for HyperOS models, which may require other ADB commands.

What happens if you delete Updater.apk on the firmware with the bootloader blocked?

On devices with a locked bootloader, deleting system files can lead to soft-brick (the phone does not turn on, but reacts to fastboot), in which case only firmware through the Mi Flash Tool will help.