How to remove pop-up notifications in Telegram on Xiaomi Redmi phone: 5 working ways

Pop-up notifications on Telegram on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones can be annoying, especially when they appear on top of other apps or during games. The problem is complicated by the fact that MIUI (Xiaomi firmware) and the messenger itself have separate notification settings that sometimes conflict with each other. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off pop-ups, from basic Telegram settings to hidden MIUI options, which the manufacturer does not always advertise.

The Xiaomi Redmi feature is that even after disabling notifications in Telegram itself, they can continue to appear due to MIUI’s aggressive policy of managing alerts. We tested all methods on Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and POCO X3/X4 models – instructions are relevant for all devices based on MIUI 12-14 (including hyperos). If you use custom firmware or a global version of the software, some menu items may differ – we will mention this too.

Why Telegram pop-up notifications aren’t turned off in the standard way

The main reason is the dual notification system in MIUI. When you turn off alerts in Telegram itself, it doesn’t always block them at the operating system level. Xiaomi uses its own Mi-Notification Manager, which can ignore application settings. In addition, new versions of MIUI 13/14 have a mechanism “Important Notifications” that automatically increases the priority of messages from popular messengers.

The second problem is permissions in the background. Even if notifications are disabled, Telegram can continue to show pop-ups through Google Play Services or its own push servers, especially on Redmi devices, where battery optimization aggressively limits background activity but leaves loopholes for system alerts.

• 🔍 MIUI Overdetermines settings: even after disabling notifications in Telegram, they can appear through the system manager.
• 📱 Important notifications: in MIUI 13+ Messengers automatically get into the list of priority applications.
• 🔄 Background activity: Telegram can bypass restrictions through Google Services or its own push servers.
• 🛠️ Updates MIUI: After updates, the notification settings can be reset.

Before you go to radical methods (like disabling all notifications or using ADB), try standard methods. 80% of the time, the problem is solved through the Telegram and MIUI settings without having to go into technical details.

Method 1: Disabling pop-up notifications in Telegram settings

Start with the messenger itself. Telegram has separate settings for regular notifications and pop-ups that appear on top of other apps. Often users turn off the former but forget about the latter.

Open Telegram, go to the ⚙️ Settings → Notifications and sounds:

1. Select the type of chat ("Personal Messages", "Groups", "Channels").
2. Click on the pop-up notifications.
3. Switch the slider to the "Unplugged" position or select "No sound" (if you want to leave notifications in the curtain).
4. Repeat for all types of chats.

Please note that in some versions of Telegram, the option pop-up notifications may be called Notifications on the lock screen or Show on top of other applications. If you do not see this item, update the messenger to the latest version on Google Play or through the official website.

Method 2: Configure notifications via MIUI (system layer)

If the shutdown in Telegram itself didn't help, the problem lies in the MIUI settings. Xiaomi's firmware has its own notification manager, which can ignore the app settings. To fix it:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Telegram in the list and select it.
3. Press Notifications.
4. Turn off the Allow Notifications slider or set up categories individually:

• 📩 "Communications" - main notifications of new communications.
• 🔔 "Sounds” – Call and Voice Message Alerts.
• 🌐 "Channels – Notifications from channels (if you subscribe to them).
• 💬 "Groups" - alerts from group chats.

MIUI 14 has a "Show as pop-up" option that you have to turn off, too. If you can't see this item, then your firmware version doesn't support it (relevant to older Redmi 8/9) models, in which case, try the next way.

Important: once notifications are disabled at the system level, Telegram will not be able to show any alerts, including beeps and icons in the status bar. If you only need quiet notifications (no pop-ups), use a combination of this method with the settings of the messenger itself (mode 1).

Method 3: Disable "Important Notifications" in MIUI 13/14

Starting with MIUI 13, Xiaomi added the “Important Notifications” feature, which automatically prioritizes alerts from instant messengers, social networks and email clients, and even if you manually disabled notifications, the system can restore them.

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Important Notifications.
2. Find Telegram in the list and turn off the slider.
3. Click Settings next to the app and select “Disable” for all categories.

If your version of MIUI does not have "Important Notifications" in it, then this feature is disabled or hidden.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Special permissions → Show on top of other applications.
2. Find Telegram and turn off the permission.

This method is particularly useful for Redmi Note 11/12 and POCO X4 users, where Important Notifications are most aggressive.

Method 4: Using Do Not Disturb Mode for Telegram

If you only need to turn off pop-up notifications at certain times (such as at night or while you are working), use the Do Not Disturb system mode with exceptions.

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the mode and set the schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
3. Click Exclusions → Appendices.
4. Add Telegram to the list of excluded apps, but tick only “Sounds”, leaving “Pop-up notifications” inactive.

This is a good way for those who want to keep notifications in the curtain but get rid of pop-ups, for example, you can see a new message when you unlock your phone, but it won't interrupt your work or play.

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If Do Not Disturb mode doesn’t work for Telegram, check if the messenger is added to the list of Priority apps in the battery settings. Xiaomi sometimes automatically turns this option on for popular services.

Method 5: Radical methods (ADB, disabling push services)

If none of the previous methods worked, there are radical measures that require technical skills and can affect the operation of other applications, and only use them if you are prepared for the possible consequences.

Method A: Disabling notifications via ADB

This will require a computer with installed ADB-Drivers and enabled Debugging by USB - Instructions on the phone:

1. Connect Redmi to your PC and allow debugging.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux).
3. Enter the command: adb shell pm grant org.telegram.messenger android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS false
4. Reboot the phone.

This command completely blocks notifications for Telegram at the system level. To get them back, replace false with true.

Method B: Freeze Google Play Services (power users only)

Note: This method may disrupt other applications that rely on Google Services (e.g., Gmail, YouTube, banking apps) and only use it if you understand the risks.

1. Install the App Inspector or Package Disabler (root rights or ADB required).
2. Search for com.google.android.gms (Google Play Services).
3. Shut it down or freeze it.
4. Reset the device.

This will stop push notifications for all apps using Google Services, including Telegram.To return functionality, unfreeze the package.

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Radical methods (ADBs) should only be used if standard methods do not work, they can disrupt other applications and require technical skills.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling Google Play Services will shut down most of the apps that depend on Google services, including banking apps, cards, Gmail and other services. If you're not sure what you're doing, you'd better go back to ways 1-4.

Additional tips for Xiaomi Redmi users

If you’re facing the issue of pop-up notifications, here are some additional tips to help avoid them in the future:

• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI: In newer versions of firmware, Xiaomi often fixes bugs with notifications. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📵 Use alternative Telegram clients: for example, Telegram X or Plus Messenger have more flexible notification settings.
• 🔋 Check the battery settings: in Settings → Battery → Power mode make sure that Telegram is not set to "Background Limitation" - this can lead to duplication of notifications.
• 🛡️ Turn off auto-optimization. MIUI: In Settings → Special facilities → Optimization MIUI You can turn off automatic settings that sometimes reset notification settings.

If you use Redmi with Global ROM, some settings may not be available, in which case you can switch to European (EEA) or Russian versions of MIUI, which usually have a more comprehensive set of options for managing notifications.

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