How to permanently remove pop-up chats on Xiaomi: from system notifications to advertising

Pop-up chats on Xiaomi smartphones are one of the most annoying features of MIUI, which has been harassing users for several years, with notifications appearing on top of all windows, interrupting games, blocking view in instant messengers and even containing ads, and the problem is relevant not only for budget Redmis, but also for flagship Xiaomi 13/14 or gaming Black Shark.

In this article, we will analyze all possible sources of pop-up chats – from Mi Chat system notifications to shell advertising banners, and also give 5 working ways to disable them (including hidden settings and other features). ADB-We will pay special attention to the nuances for different versions. MIUI 12-14 and smartphone models. If you're tired of the intrusive windows that ruin the user experience, read on.

1.What are pop-up chats on Xiaomi and why do they appear

Pop-up chats (or floating windows) are a MIUI system element that was originally conceived for easy multitasking, but Xiaomi has since become a major player in the process of:

• 📢 Advertising notifications (banners with promotions, offers to connect services)
• 💬 System chats (Mi Chat, GetApps, Mi Video)
• 🔄 Software Updates (reminders about installing new versions) MIUI)
• 🎮 Gaming notifications (for the purpose of POCO and Black Shark)

The main problem is that these windows are not blocked by standard Do Not Disturb settings and often appear even when notifications for specific applications are turned off, and in some regions (for example, India or China), the number of such pop-ups can reach 10-15 per day.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with global firmware (Global) ROM) Pop-up chats are less common than in Chinese (China) ROM) or Indian (India) ROM) If you bought a device in Asia, prepare for more aggressive advertising.

2. Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

Before you resort to radical measures, try turning pop-ups off via the settings menu, a method that works for most system chats (like Mi Chat or GetApps), but won't help against ads.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type the name of the problem app (such as Mi Chat or GetApps).
3. Go to Notifications and turn off all switches (especially Pop-up Notifications and Sound).
4. Go back and press Restrictions → Autostart, then turn off Autostart for this application.

Some models (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12) may require an additional step:

Slip on three points in the upper right corner of the app → "Disable notifications" |

Press the application icon on the desktop → “Application Information” → “Disable” |

Reboot your smartphone to apply changes-->

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 Some system applications (e.g. com.miui.michat) may automatically enable notifications after an update. Check settings every 1-2 weeks.

Method 3: Locking through Do Not Disturb and Hidden Settings

If pop-ups appear even after the notifications are turned off, the problem may lie in the Do Not Disturb settings, which have become more flexible in recent versions of MIUI, but requires the correct configuration.

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings → Sounds and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the mode and select Settings → Rules.
3. Add a new rule with parameters: 🕒 Time: 00:00-23:59 (round the clock) 🔕 Type: “Without sound and without vibration" 📵 Exceptions: Turn off all check boxes (especially "Pop-ups")

Keep the rule and check if the pop-up chats have disappeared.

For POCO and Black Shark users, there is an extra trick:

If the problem persists, check the security settings:

1. Open Settings → Password and Security → Authorization and Locking.
2. Find Pop-ups and turn off permission for all applications.

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The Do Not Disturb mode in MIUI 14 only blocks audio notifications, but not always visual pop-ups.

Method 3: Removing system applications via ADB (for advanced)

If standard methods do not help, you will have to resort to ADB-This method removes the system applications responsible for pop-up chats, but requires an unlocked bootloader (on some models) and accuracy.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC, install ADB Tools and check the connection with the command: Adb devices
3. Execute commands to disable the main sources of pop-up windows: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.michat adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.gamecenter adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.weather2 adb shell pm hide com.android.browser To block ads add: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.analytics adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop

After completing the commands, restart your smartphone. Pop-up chats should disappear.

⚠️ Note: Deleting system applications may cause firmware to be unstable or errors in Xiaomi services (e.g. Mi Account or Find Device). → System system → Backup.

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If applications reappear after the ADB is removed after the MIUI update, use the adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 packet name instead of completely uninstalling the application, which will only disable the application but save it in the system.

5. Method 4: Using third-party applications to block

If you don't want to mess with ADB, you can use third-party utilities.The best options for blocking pop-ups on Xiaomi are:

• 🛡️ App Ops (requires root or ADB) — Allows you to disable permissions for system applications, including pop-ups.
• 🚫 Disable Service – Blocks background processes responsible for displaying ads.
• 🔒 Blokada (without root) – filters network requests for Xiaomi advertising services.
• 📱 MIUI Hidden Settings – opens access to hidden firmware settings.

Example of Blokada setup:

1. Download the app from the official website (not from GetApps!).
2. Activate. VPN-Mode and select the Energy or Xiaomi Ads lock list.
3. Reboot your smartphone and check for no pop-ups.

App Ops requires you to execute a command via ADB:

adb shell pm grant com.kk.appops android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

After that, the permission can be disabled in the application. SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW problem-solving.

6. Method 5: Flashing on custom firmware (extreme case)

If none of these methods worked, the radical solution is to install custom firmware without advertising or system restrictions.

• 🌍 Pixel Experience – pure Android without unnecessary services.
• ⚡ LineageOS - stable firmware with minimalist interface.
• 🔧 Xiaomi.eu – modified MIUI Advertising-free and Chinese-based.
• 🎯 ArrowOS – Optimized firmware for performance.

Installation process:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (can take up to 7 days).
2. Install custom Recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Download the firmware from the official website (for example, xiaomi.eu) and thread through the recaveri.
4. Run Wipe Dalvik/Cache and restart.

⚠️ Note: Installing custom firmware resets all data and can lead to loss of warranty. On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra), unlocking the bootloader requires binding your Mi Account account.

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Xiaomi.eu firmware is the best balance between MIUI functionality and no advertising. It retains all the shell chips but removes Chinese services and restrictions.

7 How to Return Pop-up Chats If You Need Them

If you accidentally disable important notifications (for example, for Mi Home or Mi Fit), they can be returned:

• Through Settings → Applications → Application Management, find the right application and enable notifications.
• Use for system services ADB-Command: adb shell cmd appops set <package> SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW allow
• If you have removed the application through ADB, restore it with the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing <packet application>

To return the standard MIUI settings:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (app data will be saved).

FAQ: Frequent questions about pop-up chats on Xiaomi