How to turn off notifications on Android for Xiaomi apps: all ways

Notifications on Xiaomi smartphones can be a real headache: constant alerts from instant messengers, games and system applications distract from work, drain the battery and clog the status bar. Unlike “pure” Android, MIUI firmware has unique notification management settings that are not always obvious to users. This article will help you understand how to completely or selectively disable unnecessary alerts on Redmi, POCO and Mi devices – from basic methods to hidden functions.

MIUI is a feature that divides notifications into several types: standard (in status bar), floating (full screen), sound and vibration, while some applications, such as Mi Browser or GetApps, can ignore global settings and require separate configuration. We will look at all the current ways for versions of MIUI 14 and MIUI 15, including solutions for cases when standard methods do not work.

Why Xiaomi Notifications Behave Differently Than Other Androids

MIUI firmware deeply modifies standard Android by adding its own notification management mechanisms.

• 🔄 Dual permissions: In addition to the standard Android settings, there is a separate layer MIUI, which can block change.
• 📱 Mi Account Linking: Some notifications (e.g. from Mi Cloud) are managed via a cloud service, not locally.
• 🔕 Hidden whitelists": MIUI automatically adds system applications to exceptions that cannot be disabled by standard methods.
• 🔄 Automatic Recovery: After System Update, Some Notification Settings Are Reset.

Xiaomi also aggressively uses notifications to promote its own services: Mi Video, Mi Music, Themes. These apps often ignore global audio blackouts and require manual adjustments. In the following sections, we will show how to deal with this.

Method 1: Disabling notifications for a separate application

The easiest way is to turn off alerts for a particular application, which doesn't affect other programs, and it doesn't affect system notifications. MIUI 14/15:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the app you want in the list (use the search at the top if it’s not in the visible area).
3. Slip it, then select Notifications.
4. Switch the slider Allow notifications to the off position.
5. For complete shutdown, also deactivate: 🔔 Sound. 📳 Pop-up notifications 🔄 Badges on the lock screen

An important nuance: some system applications (e.g., Security or MiuiDaemon) may not have the option of completely disabling, in which case only the limitation of the background will help (see Method 4).

Method 2: Globally disable all notifications (Do Not Disturb mode)

If you need to temporarily turn off all notifications (for example, overnight or during an important meeting), use Do Not Disturb mode (DND). V MIUI It works differently than standard Android:

• 🕒 Scheduled: you can set up automatic turn on at a certain time.
• 📱 Exceptions: Allow alerts only from selected contacts or apps.
• 🔔 Types of lock: choose which notifications to disable (sound, vibration, pop-ups).

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the slider Turn on now for instant effect.
3. To set the schedule, tap Automatic Rules → Add a rule.
4. Choose the days of the week, the time and type of lock (e.g., sound and vibration only).

MIUI 15 has a Smart DND Mode feature that automatically disables notifications during sleep (based on data from the Mi Band or the built-in accelerometer). To activate it, go to Settings → Mi Account → Smart Features → Sleep and turn on the option Do not disturb while sleeping.

Method 3: Disable system notifications (MIUI Ads, updates, etc.)

Xiaomi is known for aggressive advertising on its own services, and even after disabling notifications for apps like Mi Browser or Cleaner, system alerts can appear.

For the complete disabling of advertising in MIUI, it is also recommended:

1. In Settings → Mi Account → Synchronization disable Advertising ID.
2. In Settings → Privacy → Special permissions → Displaying on top of other applications to deny access to Msa (Mi System Ads).

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If they continue to appear after disabling the ad notifications, check for updates for the Security app. In older versions (up to 5.0), a bug ignoring the notification settings was common.

Method 4: Limit background activity (for persistent notifications)

Some apps (especially system apps) continue to show notifications even after they are turned off in the settings, in which case, limiting background activity will help:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select a problem application (such as MiuiDaemon or DownloadProvider).
3. Tap battery consumption → Limit background activity.
4. Enable the option to Limit and confirm the action.

It'll lead to:

• ✅ Termination of background data synchronization.
• ✅ Disabling push notifications from application servers.
• ⚠️ Possible loss of functionality (e.g. Mi Fit will stop tracking steps).

⚠️ Note: Restricting the background for system applications like Android System or MiuiSystem can cause the phone to run unstable.

Method 5: Using ADB to force shutdown (for advanced)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to force notifications to be disabled, which requires connecting your phone to your PC and enabling USB Debugging.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install drivers ADB and execute the command: adb shell pm grant com.miui.securitycenter autostart Then to disable notifications of a specific application (e.g. com.android.browser): adb shell cmd notification allow_list -p com.android.browser -c default -u 0

List of popular packs to disable:

• 🌐 com.android.browser — Mi Browser
• 🎵 com.miui.player — Mi Music
• 📦 com.xiaomi.midrop - Mi Drop (file transfer)
• 🛡️ com.miui.guardprovider - Security (advertising)

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB may disrupt the system. Before executing commands, back up your data through Settings → System system → Backup.

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ADB-commands allow you to disable notifications even for system applications that ignore standard settings. MIUI These changes may be reset.

Method 6: Alternative methods (side of application, firmware)

If none of these methods worked, consider alternatives:

• 🔧 Blocking applications: Notification History or AutoNotification (require root).
• 📱 LineageOS or Pixel Experience completely removed MIUI and her notices.
• 🔄 Resetting: In extreme cases, return the phone to factory settings (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings), but it will delete all data.

For custom firmware installation:

1. Unblock bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (account binding is required).
2. Install TWRP Recovery via Fastboot.
3. Sweep through the selected firmware (instructions are available on the 4PDA or XDA-Developers forums).

Cons of alternative methods:

• ❌ Loss of warranty when unlocking bootloader.
• ❌ The risk of “bricking” the phone with firmware errors.
• ❌ Certain functions (e.g, IR Blaster or Always-on Display may not work.

FAQ: Frequent Notification Questions on Xiaomi