How to permanently remove notifications from applications on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Notifications from apps on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones can become a real problem: constant pop-ups, sound signals and vibration distract from work, interfere with sleep and drain the battery. Especially annoying advertising fluffs from MIUI system services (for example, Mi Video, GetApps or Themes), which cannot be removed by standard methods. In this article, we will analyze all available methods, from basic settings to hidden MIUI functions and ADB commands.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi aggressively integrates its own services into firmware, so simply turning off notifications in the app menu often doesn’t work. For example, Security or Mi Browser can ignore user settings and continue to send alerts. We tested all methods on current versions of MIUI 14/15 (including HyperOS) and highlighted those that work guaranteed even on locked bootloaders.

If you're tired of spam in the notification curtain, this guide will help you clear the screen of unnecessary information, starting with simple solutions and gradually moving to advanced techniques for power users.

1. Standard Disable Notifications in MIUI Settings

The most obvious way to block notifications for a particular application is through the system menu, which is suitable for third-party programs (such as VKontakte, Instagram or 1C), but is often powerless against Xiaomi system services.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want (such as Mi Video or Google Play Services).
3. Slip on the Notification item.
4. Switch the slider Show notifications to the off position.
5. To completely disable, uncheck all notification categories (e.g., Recommendations, Updates).

⚠️ Note: Some system applications (e.g., Security or Cleaner) may automatically enable notifications after a device is restarted, in which case more drastic measures will be required (see Sections 3-5).

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If the Notifications item is not in the app menu, it uses the system alert channels. Try disabling them through Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notifications Management

• ✅ Works for most third-party applications.
• ❌ Ineffective against system services MIUI (For example, Mi Push or App Vault).
• ⚠️ After updating the firmware settings can be reset.

2. Block notifications via "Do Not Disturb"

The Do Not Disturb (DND) mode in MIUI allows you to flexibly adjust the filtering of notifications by time, application or event. This is a temporary solution, but it saves in critical situations (for example, during sleep or important meetings).

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the slider Enable.
3. In the Rules section, select Add the rule → Appendices.
4. Check the apps you want to block (such as Mi Community or Xiaomi Shop).
5. Set up a schedule or keep the rule active all the time.

🔹 Additional settings:

• 🔔 Exceptions: Allow notifications from important contacts or system alerts (such as alarm clocks).
• 📴 Visual effects: Turn off pop-ups in the Lock Screen section.
• 🔕 Sounds: Enable vibration only if you want to receive notifications silently.

⚠️ Note: In Do Not Disturb mode, important notifications may disappear (for example, about missed calls or if you are not in a position to disturb). SMS). Before activating, check the list of exceptions in the Allow section.

3. Disable notifications via ADB (for advanced)

If Xiaomi’s system apps ignore settings, Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a low-level device management tool, will help, a method that permanently disables notifications even for protected MIUI services, but requires a PC connection and basic command-line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
4. Open the command line in the adb.exe folder and do:

adb devices

(Your device should be displayed. If not, check the drivers.)

adb shell pm list packages -f | grep "name packet"

(Replace the name of the package with the part of the application name, such as miui or browser.)

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.package.name

(Replace com.xiaomi.package.name with a real packet identifier, such as com.miui.video for Mi Video.)

📌 Popular shutdown packages:

⚠️ Note: Disabling system packages can cause firmware to run unstable. For example, deactivating com.miui.securitycenter will block access to security settings. Before experimenting, back up through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

4. Hidden MIUI settings: disabling system fluffs

Xiaomi hides some notification options in the depths of the menu, for example, the advertising fluffs from the Mi Push Service can only be disabled through hidden settings.

Method 1: Disable Mi Push Framework

1. Open Settings → Memory → Autostart.
2. Find Mi Push Service and turn off auto-start.
3. Go back to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
4. Find Mi Push, open Notifications and deactivate all categories.

Method 2: Blocking through Security

• 🛡️ Open the Security app (Security).
• 🔍 Go to Notification Management → Special permits.
• 📵 Find pop-ups and turn them off for unnecessary apps.

🔹 Exclusive for HyperOS: New firmware versions have Settings → Notifications and status bar → System notifications where you can turn off alerts from MIUI System and Device Care.

5.Use of third-party apps to block notifications

If the system methods don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and we tested 5 popular applications and selected the most effective ones:

📌 Top.-3 applications for blocking notifications:

• 🔒 Notification Blocker (from BaldApps) – blocks notifications for keywords (for example, “discount”, “promotion”). Supports a blacklist of applications and schedule.
• 🚫 Disable Notifications is a simple tool for mass-disabling alerts, works without root, but requires Notification Access permission.
• 🛡️ ShutApp - blocks the background activity of applications, preventing notifications.

⚠️ Note: Applications to block notifications require access to Special Features (Settings) → Special opportunities → Do not install utilities from unverified sources, they can intercept your notifications (including: SMS and confirmation codes)!

🔹 How to set up Notification Blocker:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Provide access to notifications in Settings → Applications → Notification Blocker → Notifications.
3. Add apps to the blacklist or set up filters for keywords.
4. Activate the option to block pop-ups to completely turn off.

6. Radical methods: removal of system applications

If nothing works, you have one last chance: you can uninstall your system applications, which requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights, but it is guaranteed to eliminate annoying services. ⚠️ Warning: Mistakes can lead to a brick (turning your phone into a brick")!

🔧 Instructions for experienced users:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
2. Install custom TWRP recaps for your model (see instructions on XDA Developers).
3. Download System App Remover (requires root) or use ADB with superuser rights:

adb shell


su




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.package.name

📌 What can be safely removed:

• 🎬 com.miui.video - Mi Video (commercials).
• 🛍️ com.xiaomi.mipicks - GetApps (app store).
• 🎨 com.android.themes - Themes (design themes).
• 🌐 com.android.browser – Mi Browser (browser with ads).

❌ What can't be removed:

• com.miui.securitycenter will cause errors in settings.
• com.android.settings will break the system settings.
• com.miui.home – remove the launcher (desktop).

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Deleting system applications is a last resort, and try all other ways before you do that, and if you do, back up and follow the instructions for your Xiaomi model.

7. Alternative solutions: firmware and custom ROM

If you’re finally fed up with MIUI system limitations, consider installing custom firmware. Alternative ROMs (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience, or ArrowOS) are devoid of advertising and unnecessary Xiaomi services, but require an unlocked bootloader and technical skills.

🔹 The benefits of custom firmware:

• 🚀 No system notifications from MIUI.
• 🔄 Regular security updates.
• 🛠️ Ability to fine-tune the interface.

⚠️ Cons:

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if the bootloader is unlocked).
• 🔋 Possible battery or camera problems (depending on firmware).
• 📱 Some features of Xiaomi, for example, IR Blaster may not work.

📌 Where to look for firmware:

• XDA Developers is the largest community with guides for every model.
• The official website of LineageOS supports many Xiaomi devices.

⚠️ Note: Before firmware check compatibility with your model (Settings) → The phone. → The wrong firmware can cause the phone to fail!

FAQ: Frequent Notification Questions on Xiaomi