Telegram pop-up notifications in the form of bubbles on Xiaomi smartphones can be annoying – they overlap part of the screen, interfere with work with other applications and often work at the most inopportune moment. This is especially true for users of MIUI 14/15, where the Chat Heads feature (the official name of these bubbles) is turned on by default and behaves aggressively.
The problem is complicated by the fact that Telegram settings and Xiaomi system settings sometimes conflict: even if you turn off bubbles in the messenger itself, they can continue to appear due to the features of the MIUI shell. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways – from basic to hidden – to permanently get rid of intrusive bubble notifications on your Redmi, POCO or Mi.
Why do you have a bubble notification in Telegram on Xiaomi
Chat Heads was borrowed from Facebook Messenger and is designed to provide quick chats, but it works differently on Xiaomi because:
- 🔹 Features MIUI: shell forcibly includes bubbles for some applications, ignoring their settings.
- 🔹 Android Versions: on Android 12+ the system itself manages notifications, blocking the settings of the messenger.
- 🔹 Cache errors: sometimes a failure in Telegram data or MIUI lead to resetting.
- 🔹 Application updates: after the update Telegram can reset user settings.
It's important to understand that bubbles and regular curtain notifications are different things, and turning off one doesn't affect the other, and if you want to leave sound alerts, but only remove bubbles, that's a real possibility.
Method 1: Disable the bubble directly in the Telegram settings
The most obvious method is to use the built-in messenger options, but many Xiaomi users complain that bubbles still appear after that, the fact is that not only do you disable Chat Heads, but you also have to stop Telegram from creating system-level pop-ups.
Instructions:
- Open Telegram and go to the ⚙️ Settings → Notifications and sounds.
- Select Pop-up Notifications (or Chat Heads in older versions).
- Transfer the slider to the off position for all types of chats (personal, groups, channels).
- Important! Go back to the main settings menu and select Chats → Chat Display. Make sure the option to Show notifications over other windows is turned off.
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If after these actions bubbles continue to appear, the problem lies in the settings MIUI – move to the next method.
Method 2: Configure notifications in MIUI for Telegram
The MIUI shell has its own notification control center, which can ignore application settings. To turn off the bubble completely, you need to:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find Telegram in the list and select Notifications.
- Turn off the option of Pop-up notifications (or Show as a pop-up in older versions of MIUI).
- In the Notification Categories section, select Messages and turn off Pop-ups.
Some models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) may require additional:
- 🔹 Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Notifications and Disable Notifications Show notifications over other windows for Telegram.
- 🔹 B Settings → Screen. → Pop-ups find Telegram and ban it from creating overlays.
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If there is no Telegram in the list of applications in Notifications Management, try to open the messenger first and wait for at least one notification - after that it will appear in the settings.
Method 3: Reset Telegram cache and data (if settings are not saved)
Sometimes Telegram or MIUI forgets user settings because of a corrupted cache, and it turns out that you turn off the bubble, but after you reboot or update the application, they reappear.
To correct:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Telegram.
- Select Warehouse and click Clear Cache.
- If the problem persists, click Clear Data (this will remove all chats and settings – back up!).
- After cleaning, do not restore settings from the cloud – set up notifications manually.
⚠️ Warning: Clearing the data will result in logging out of your Telegram account and deleting local media files. If you use two-factor authentication, make sure you have access to a backup email or a backup email. SMS.
| Action. | Effects of consequences | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing the cache | Temporary files are deleted, notification settings are reset | Safe, you can do it regularly. |
| Clearing the data | All chats, media, account settings are deleted | Unless other methods have helped |
| Removal and reinstallation of Telegram | Similar to data cleanup + updates are removed | Extreme method if nothing works |
Method 4: Using ADB to force shutdown (for advanced)
If standard methods don’t work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a tool for low-level Android management, which will help completely block Telegram’s ability to create pop-ups at the system level.
Instructions:
- Turn on Developer Mode on Xiaomi: go to Settings → About Phone and 7 times click on the MIUI version.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
- Connect your phone to your PC, install it. ADB Tools and execute the command: adb shell pm revoke com.android.telegram android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Reset the device.
This team is revoking permission from Telegram to create overlays (pop-ups).
- 🔹 After updating Telegram, the permission can be restored – you will have to repeat the procedure.
- 🔹 On some firmware MIUI (This may not work due to Xiaomi’s limitations.
⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If you're not sure what you're doing, skip this or consult a specialist.
Method 5: Alternative solutions (if nothing worked)
If all of the above methods are not effective, consider alternative options:
- 🔹 Use Telegram X: an alternative client from the same developer, where the notification settings work differently. Download it from Google Play or the official website.
- 🔹 Install a third-party launcher: Some shells (like Nova Launcher) allow you to block overlays for individual applications.
- 🔹 Turn off notifications completely: in extreme cases, you can leave only the icon in the curtain without sound and vibration (Telegram Settings) → Notifications → Quiet regime).
- 🔹 Try Telegram beta: sometimes notification bugs are fixed in test builds. You can subscribe to beta testing on Google Play.
Why are some Xiaomi bubbles not switched off at all?
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Many users make the same mistakes when trying to disable the Telegram bubble on Xiaomi.
- 🚫 Turning off all notifications in Telegram will remove both the audible alerts and the icons in the curtain.
- 🚫 Using “Battery Optimization” for Telegram – This Can Lead to Delays in Receiving Messages.
- 🚫 Remove Telegram updates through Settings → Apps – this will reset all settings and can aggravate the problem.
- 🚫 Change settings through third-party cleaners (like Clean Master) – they often break system permissions.
Also, pay attention to regional settings: if your Xiaomi is purchased in China or is intended for the Asian market, some menu items may be called differently or missing, in which case changing the system language to English (Settings → Additional settings → Language & input) will help.
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If after all the manipulations bubble continues to appear, the problem may be in the firmware. Check for MIUI updates in Settings → About phone → System update.