How to permanently remove Telegram pop-up chats on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Pop-up notifications from Telegram on Xiaomi smartphones can be annoying with their intrusiveness - especially when they appear on top of other apps, games or even while watching videos. MIUI (Xiaomi’s firmware often ignores standard Android notification settings, and the messenger itself actively uses system permissions to display pop-ups. In this article, we will examine all possible ways to disable these notifications, from the basic settings in the Telegram itself to hidden functions. MIUI, which few know.

It is important to understand that pop-up chats in Telegram come in two types: 1 System notifications (appear in the curtain and on the lock screen) and 2 Pop-ups (open on top of other applications in the form of a mini-chat).

The first can be turned off through the settings of the messenger, and the second require deeper manipulations with permissions. MIUI. We’ll look at both options, and also explain how to avoid accidentally turning these features on after updates.

Instructions in the article are checked on current versions: MIUI 14/15 (including global and Chinese firmware, Telegram 10.0+ (including modified versions like Telegram X).

If you have a different version, some menu items may be slightly different, but the general logic will remain the same.

1. Disable notifications directly in Telegram

To start with, the obvious is the messaging app itself, which is a good way to get annoyed by all the notifications from Telegram, including the sounds, vibrations, and icons in the status bar, but it won’t remove pop-ups on top of other apps — it will require additional actions (see the following sections).

To disable standard notifications:

1. Open Telegram and tap on three horizontal lines (menu) in the upper left corner.
2. Go to Settings. → Notifications and sounds.
3. In the Notifications section, select Disable All or set up individual chats/channels.
4. To completely disconnect, remove the ticks from the points: 🔔 Sound (removes sound signals) 📳 Vibration (disables tactile recoil) 💬 Preview (hidden text messages in the curtain) 🔴 LED (disables the flashing of the indicator)

If you only need to turn off notifications for certain chats:

1. Hold your finger on the desired chat in the main list.
2. Click the bell in the top menu.
3. Select Disable notifications or set a silence period (for example, on the 1 hour/8 hours).

⚠️ Note: Even after disabling notifications in the Telegram itself, pop-ups may continue to appear. MIUI It manages them at the system level. To remove them completely, go to the following sections.

2. disabling pop-up windows in settings MIUI

Telegram pop-ups on Xiaomi are enabled by a special permission to Overlay other apps (or Display over other apps in the English version), which allows the messenger to display mini chats over any windows, including games and videos, to turn it off:

Instructions for MIUI 14/15:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Telegram in the list and tap it.
3. Select Permissions → Additional (or Special Access).
4. Find Show on top of other apps (or Display over other apps) and turn it off.
5. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

After that, pop-ups will stop appearing, but the notifications in the curtain will remain (unless you turned them off in Telegram itself, POCO X5, Black Shark 5 and others.

If the item Show on top of other applications is not in the menu:

1. Try to update. MIUI Up to the latest version (sometimes the manufacturer moves the settings).
2. Use the Settings Search (the magnifier icon at the top of the screen) and enter the Overlay request or over other apps.
3. On some firmware (e.g. Chinese) this item may be called Notification Bubbles or Notification Bubbles.

3. Block notifications via "Do Not Disturb" mode

If you need to temporarily disable all notifications (not just from Telegram), you can use the built-in Do Not Disturb mode, DND). This method is useful, for example, at night or during important meetings.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the switch Enable now.
3. In the "Exceptions" section, you can leave permission to notify certain contacts or applications (for example, alarm clocks).
4. Set the schedule if you want to automatically turn on the mode at a certain time.

Features of the mode Do not disturb on Xiaomi:

• 🔇 Completely blocks all sounds and vibrations, including alarm clocks (unless exceptions are configured).
• 📵 Notifications continue to arrive but do not appear on the lock screen and do not unfold in the curtain.
• 🔄 You can set up automatic turn on time or geolocation (for example, at work).
• 🚫 Does not affect pop-ups if enabled through Display over other apps.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi 10 or Xiaomi) POCO M4) Do Not Disturb may conflict with the Game Turbo function if activated DND Notifications keep coming – check the game mode settings in Settings → Special facilities → Game turbo.

4. Hidden settings MIUI: deactivation of "Notification bubbles"

Starting with MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi added Notification Bubbles, which automatically converts standard notifications to pop-ups, which works even if you have disabled Display over other apps for Telegram:

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Notification bubbles.
2. Find Telegram in the list of applications.
3. Turn off the switch next to the messenger name.
4. To completely disable the function, swipe the notification bubble slider at the top of the screen.

If the notification bubble is not in the menu:

• 🔍 Use search by settings (enter bubbles or bubbles).
• 📱 On some firmware (e.g, MIUI China may have this item in Settings → Additionally. → Special facilities.
• 🔄 After turning off, restart your smartphone – sometimes changes are applied only after a reboot.

Important: Disabling bubbles does not affect:

• 📌 Standard notices in the curtain.
• 🔊 Sound and vibration (should be turned off separately).
• 📱 Pop-ups activated through Display over other apps.

5. Radical method: limiting background activity of Telegram

If previous methods failed, you can limit Telegram’s background activity, which will shut down all notifications, including pop-ups, a method that is suitable for those who are willing to sacrifice instant messaging for the sake of silence.

How to limit background activity:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Telegram.
2. Choose Battery and Performance (or Battery Saver).
3. Set the Restricted or Strict mode (depending on version) MIUI).
4. Turn off the points: 🔄 Auto-start (prevents automatic start when the smartphone is turned on). 📶 Background data transfer (blocks synchronization in the background). 🔋 No restrictions (if included, uncheck the box).

Consequences of background activity restriction:

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) After limiting background activity, Telegram can start to turn on notifications after updates. To avoid this, turn off the automatic update of the messenger in Google Play or App Store.

6. Alternative methods: disabling through ADB or third-party utilities

If standard methods do not work, you can use advanced tools such as: ADB (Android Debug Bridge, or third-party notification management apps, takes longer to manage, but is guaranteed to solve the problem.

Method 1: Disconnection through ADB (power-user):

1. Enable Developer Mode on Smartphone: Go to Settings → Put it on the version. MIUI 7 times until you are notified you have become a developer.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

ADB

adb shell pm revoke org.telegram.messenger android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

This team is revoking permission to display windows on top of other apps.

Method 2: Use App Ops (without root):

1. Download App Ops from Google Play (or APKMirror if the app is removed).
2. Find Telegram in the list of applications.
3. Turn off permissions: 📱 SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW (pop-up). 🔔 POST_NOTIFICATIONS (notice).

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If, after use, ADB App Ops notifications are back – check if your settings have reset after the update MIUI. In this case, repeat the procedure or use Tasker to automatically disable permissions.

Advantages and risks of alternative methods:

• ✅ ADB It is 100% effective, but requires a PC connection.
• ✅ App Ops doesn’t work on PC, but can be removed from Google Play.
• ⚠️ Both methods can be reset after the update. MIUI.
• ⚠️ Some banking applications block work on devices with debugging enabled USB.

7 What should I do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the ways, but Telegram pop-up chats keep popping up, the problem may be one of the following:

Possible causes and solutions:

If the problem persists, try resetting the notification settings for Telegram:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Telegram → Warehouse.
2. Click Clear Data (this will delete all settings, but won’t affect chats if sync is enabled).
3. After cleaning, reconfigure the notifications according to the instructions in Section 1.

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If neither method worked, the problem could be the firmware, and then only the firmware reflashing on the official one will help. MIUI or use of alternative Telegram clients (e.g. Plus Messenger).

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off pop-up chats