Where to find push notifications on Xiaomi Android smartphones: the full guide

Xiaomi push notifications often become a headache for users: they disappear without a trace, then duplicate, then do not come from important applications. Unlike “pure” Android, MIUI firmware hides some of the settings in non-obvious menus, and some functions work on its own energy saving algorithms. This article will help you understand where to look for push notifications on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi smartphones, how to set them up correctly and what to do if they stop coming.

We will not only look at standard paths through Settings. → Notifications, but also hidden options that Xiaomi does not advertise: from managing the background activity of applications to fine-tuning Google Play Services and Mi Push Service. We'll focus on common issues, like why notifications from Viber or Telegram are late, but not from banking apps at all. MIUI 12/13/14 Android 11-14.

1. Standard Path: Where to Look for Push Notifications in MIUI

To start with, the obvious is the basic notification settings that are available in the system menu, but even here, Xiaomi has added some of its own "chips" that can be confusing.

Main path: Settings → Notifications and status bar → Application notification management.

Here you will see a list of all installed programs, sorted by category ("All", "Allowed", "Blocked").

• 🔍 Not all notifications are displayed here. Some system triggers (e.g. from Google Play or Mi Account) may be hidden in other sections.
• ⚡ Energy saving is override, even if you've allowed notifications for the app, MIUI You can block them through the settings. → Battery.
• 📱 Different models, different menus. POCO F5 The route may be different from the Redmi Note 12 (more on that below).

To check if notifications for a particular application are included:

1. Open Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management.
2. Find the app you want in the list (use the search from above).
3. Make sure the "Show notifications" switch is active.
4. Slip by the name of the application and check: 🔔 "Sound" - is the signal on; 📲 "Vibration – Does tactile recoil work; 💡 "LED – whether the indicator flashes (if any).

2 Hidden settings: Mi Push Service and background activity

Mi Push Service is a proprietary push notification system from Xiaomi that runs parallel to Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), which often causes problems with duplication or missing notifications.

Go to: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points (⋮) → Show all applications → Systemic.

Find Mi Push Service and open its settings.

• 🔄 Disable auto-start if notifications are duplicated;
• 🚫 Prohibit background activity if the battery is quickly down;
• 📵 Limit mobile traffic if fluffs come with a delay.

A critical feature of MIUI is that if you disable Mi Push Service, notifications from Xiaomi system applications (e.g. Mi Home, Mi Fit, Theme Store) will stop working, but for third-party messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) this is not critical – they use FCM.

Another hidden parameter is Battery Optimization, which blocks the background of applications, which may prevent push notifications from coming, to disable optimization for a particular application:

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization.
2. Select "All Apps" in the drop-down menu.
3. Find the right application and tap "Do not optimize".

Is battery optimization disabled for instant messengers | Auto-Run for important applications | Is Mi Push Service enabled (if needed) | Are permissions checked for Google Play Services-->

3. Why Notifications Are Coming: Top-5 causes and solutions

If push notifications go missing or come late, one of the reasons is that the problem is, and we've collected the most common cases and the ways to fix them.

Especially often problems arise with banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff) and instant messengers (Viber, WhatsApp), the fact that Xiaomi by default classifies them as “rarely used”, which limits background activity.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select a problem application (for example, SberBank Online).
3. Slip "Battery" and select "No Limits".
4. Go back and turn on "Autostart" and "Background Activity".

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If notifications stop coming after resetting, try turning off the Adaptive Battery feature in Settings → Battery → Battery Settings. It automatically limits the background operation of “unnecessary” applications.

4.Difference in Notification Settings on Redmi, POCO and Mi

Xiaomi uses different versions of MIUI for its lines, and the location of notification settings may vary, for example, POCO often lacks the Battery Optimization section, but there is a Super Wallpaper that interferes with push services.

Here are the key differences:

• 📱 Redmi Note 10/11/12: Notification settings are hidden in Settings → Notifications and status bar → Additional. You can turn on "Floating notifications" here).
• ⚡ POCO F3/F4/F5: There is no separate section for Mi Push Service – you can only manage it through Settings → Annexes → Systemic. But there's a Game Turbo feature that blocks notifications in games.
• 🔧 Xiaomi 12/13/14: The most flexible settings, but also the most confusing ones. For example, notifications from Mi Home are managed through Settings. → Connected devices → Mi Home, not the general menu.

Nana POCO There is also a unique feature called "Focus Mode" (in Settings). → Special features that can block all notifications except calls, and if you accidentally activate it, push notifications will stop coming at all.

5. How to Include Notifications for Specific Applications

Let’s analyze on the example of popular applications, where exactly to look for notification settings and what to do if they do not work.

For messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber):

1. Open the notification settings for the application (see Section 1).
2. Turn on "Show notifications" and "Sound".
3. In the section "Notification Categories" include: 💬 "Messages” (for chat rooms); 🔔 "Groups” (for group chats); 📞 "Calls” (for incoming calls).

"Stop the car"

"Background activity"

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For banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff, VTB):

⚠️ Note: Many banks require their applications to be added to “Secure Apps" MIUI. Notifications of payments and SMS-The codes won't come. To add:

1. Slip "Other permissions" → "Secure applications."

6.Problems with Google Play Services and FCM

Google Play Services is the basis for push notifications from most apps (except Xiaomi’s system ones) if they don’t work properly, notifications may not come at all.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → System.
2. Find Google Play Services.
3. Check if it's on: 🔄 "Auto-start"; 📱 "Background activity"; 📶 "Mobile data" (if you use mobile Internet).

"Clean it."

Reboot the phone.

If you don’t get notifications after these actions, try:

• 🔧 Update Google Play Services through Play Market;
• 📥 Install the latest version FCM ( Firebase Cloud Messaging ) via APK;
• 🔄 Reset network settings in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

⚠️ Note: If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), Google Play Services may not work smoothly, in which case the only solution is to return to the official firmware. MIUI Or install MicroG (an alternative to Google Services).

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If notifications don’t come from just one app, the problem is most likely its settings: If all notifications don’t work, it’s Google Play Services or Mi Push Service.

7. Additional Tools: ADB and Third Party Applications

If standard methods don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or third-party utilities to fine-tune notifications, advanced methods that require caution.

Method 1: Disable battery optimization via ADB

This command disables power saving for a specific application (e.g. Telegram):

adb shell dumpsys deviceidle whitelist +com.telegram.messenger

Replace com.telegram.messenger with the application package you want (you can find out through the App Inspector in the Play Market).

Method 2: Use the Notification History Log

If notifications come but disappear from the panel, turn on the notification log:

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 taps on Settings → About Phone → MIUI version).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Find the Notifications log and turn it on.

Method 3: Third-Party Applications for Notification Management

• 🛠️ Notification Analyzer – shows which notifications are blocked;

⚠️ Attention: use ADB and third-party utilities can disrupt the stability of the work MIUI. Before experimenting, make a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

8. Frequent Questions and Decisions (FAQ)