The Pulse notifications in the Mail.ru app on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones have become a headache for many users. These intrusive alerts about news, weather and “interesting” events not only distract, but also drain the battery by loading background processes. Unlike standard push notifications, Pulse is integrated deep into Mail.ru’s ecosystem, making it difficult to turn it off through normal settings.
The problem is exacerbated on Xiaomi devices with shell MIUI: It's a very common place to put restrictions on the background activity of applications, but Pulse is very good at bypassing them using system permissions. 5 Proven methods, from basic to advanced, including working with ADB and hidden menus MIUI. We will pay special attention to the nuances for Redmi Note models 10/11/12 and flagship series, where notification behavior may differ.
Why is Pulse so hard to turn off on Xiaomi?
Mail.ru uses several mechanisms to display Pulse notifications, making it resistant to standard blocking methods:
- 🔄 Multichannel Delivery: Pulse comes not only through push notifications, but also as WorkManager tasks that run even when the application is closed.
- 🛡️ Protection from optimization MIUI: Mail.ru is registered in the whitelist of system applications, which allows it to ignore the battery limitations.
- 📦 Built-in modules: Part of the Pulse functions are implemented through separate services (for example, com.mail.ru.push), which are not displayed in the main interface.
On Xiaomi Redmi devices with MIUI 12-14, the system aggressively caches notifications, which can reappear after manual shutdowns or app updates, due to the MiPush service, which sometimes conflicts with external push providers.
⚠️ Note: If you use Mail.ru for corporate email, disable Pulse through ADB Or deep settings can block work notifications, and before you act, check if your account is linked to your organization's domain mail.
Method 1: Standard disconnection in the settings Mail.ru
Start with the simplest method – this step works for 60-70% of users, but may require re-use after app updates.
- Open the Mail.ru app and tap the profile icon in the upper right corner.
- Go to Settings. → Notifications.
- Turn off the slider opposite Pulse (may be called News or Recommendations).
- Return to the main settings menu and select About App → Memory, then click Clear Cache.
If notifications continue to arrive after these actions, check:
- 🔍 App updates in Google Play (sometimes bugs are fixed in new versions).
- 📵 Application permissions: go to Phone Settings → Annexes → Mail.ru → Permissions and disable “Display on top of other windows».
☑️ Check after Pulse is disabled»
Method 2: Blocking through MIUI settings
MIUI offers its own notification management tools, which are often more effective than standard ones, and here's how to use them:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Mail.ru.
- Select Notifications and disable all categories related to Pulse (usually “News”, “Recommendations”, “Push messages”).
- Return to the app menu and press Battery → Limit background activity.
- Activate the option “Disable Autostart” (located in the same menu).
For Redmi models with MIUI 13+, add one more step:
- In the application settings, find Additional → Rights and disable “Show notifications on the lock screen”.
| MIUI version | Efficiency of the method | Additional action |
|---|---|---|
| MIUI 12 | 70% | Requires cleaning of cache after disconnection |
| MIUI 13 | 85% | Add Mail.ru to “Deep Optimization” |
| MIUI 14 | 90% | Turn off “Adaptive Notifications” in the system settings |
⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware (especially global) after disabling notifications MIUI You might lose your email sync, and you might use alternative clients like FairEmail or BlueMail.
Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced)
If standard methods don’t work, you’ll need to use the Android debugging bridge (ADB), which blocks notifications at the system level and works even after app updates.
Requirements:
- 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
- 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (path: Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock Developer Settings, then enable debugging).
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
Instructions:
- Connect your smartphone to your PC and type in the command line: Adb devices Make sure the device is identified (should appear its name).
- Run the command to disable Pulse notifications: adb shell pm block com.mail.ru.push
- Reboot your smartphone.
If notifications are returned after the reboot, use an alternative command:
adb shell dumpsys deviceidle whitelist -com.mail.ru.mailappWhat if the ADB can’t see the device?
Method 4: Using Third-Party Applications
If you are uncomfortable with ADB, you can use specialized utilities to block notifications.The best options for Xiaomi Redmi:
- 🚫 Notisave (from F-Droid): Blocks keyword notifications (e.g., Pulse, News»).
- 🛡️ Blokada: filtering Mail.ru traffic at the level DNS, Preventing the loading of Pulse content».
- ⚙️ AppOps (requires root): allows you to disable specific application operations, including background push messages.
For Notisave, the setting looks like this:
- Install the app and give it access to notifications.
- In the Filters section, add a rule for Mail.ru with keywords: “Pulse”, “News”, “Recommendations”.
- Activate the option “Block completely”.
On devices with MIUI 14, Notisave may conflict with the notification system manager, in which case, turn off Adaptive Notifications in Settings → Special Features → Notifications before setting up.
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If banking applications have stopped working after installing Blokada, add them to the exceptions in the Applications → Ignore section.
Method 5: Alternative email clients
If fighting Pulse seems too difficult, consider switching to another email client.
| Client | Support for Mail.ru | Pulse lockdown | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| FairEmail | ✅ Yes. IMAP) | ✅ Completely. | A complex setup for beginners |
| BlueMail | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Yes (in notification settings) | Advertising in the free version |
| Gmail | ✅ Yes (through adding an account) | ✅ Yes. | No support for some Mail.ru features (e.g. cloud) |
To set up FairEmail:
- Download the app from F-Droid or Google Play.
- When you add an account, select another provider. → IMAP.
- Incoming servers: imap.mail.ru (port 993, SSL/TLS) Outgoing: smtp.mail.ru (port 465, SSL/TLS)
- In the notification settings, disable all options related to news.
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Switching to an alternative client will not only eliminate the Pulse, but can also improve battery life due to optimized background processes.
What do you do if nothing helps?
If all of these methods do not work, the problem may lie in:
- 📱 Customized firmware: Some builds MIUI (For example, from third-party developers, they modify the notifications. Try to go back to the official firmware.
- 🔄 Conflict with other applications: Antiviruses (e.g. Dr.Web) or optimizers (e.g., Dr.Web, DU Speed Booster can automatically turn on notifications. Check their settings.
- 📡 Mail.ru server settings: In rare cases, Pulse is tied to your account, not your device. Try to log into your email browser and disable your mailings in Settings → Notifications.
The last option is to reset the application settings:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Mail.ru → Storage.
- Click on “Clear Data” and “Clear Cache”.
- Remove the application and install it again without restoring data from the backup.
⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 After the data reset, Mail.ru can automatically turn on Pulse after 24-48 hours. To avoid this, immediately after installation, turn off the Internet and follow the steps from Method 1.