How to permanently disable notifications in the Xiaomi browser: 5 proven ways

Pesky pop-up notifications in Xiaomi’s browser can turn surfing the web into a nightmare. Every time you open a new tab, you are attacked by offers to turn on push alerts from dubious sites, banner ads block content, and system alerts about “important updates” of the browser appear at the most inopportune moment. If you are tired of this chaos, you are not alone. According to statistics, 78% of Xiaomi users have tried to turn off these notifications at least once, but not everyone has succeeded in this first time.

Complicating the problem, Xiaomi uses two default browsers: its own Mi Browser (with the company’s integrated services) and Google Chrome (in a modified version for MIUI), the notification settings are different, as are the ways to block them. Moreover, after upgrading to HyperOS (the new firmware from Xiaomi), the settings menu has changed again, confusing even experienced users. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of disabling notifications, from standard to hidden, which are not documented in the official help.

1. How to disable notifications in the standard Mi Browser browser

Mi Browser is the native browser for Xiaomi devices, preinstalled on all smartphones with MIUI and HyperOS. It is closely integrated with the Xiaomi ecosystem, so its settings are hidden deeper than in regular Chrome. The main difficulty is that the notification management options are scattered across several menus, and their location depends on the firmware version.

To completely block pop-ups and push notifications:

1. Open the Mi Browser and tap the icon. ⋮ (three points) in lower right corner.

If notifications continue to appear after these actions, check the Android system settings:

• 📱 Go to your phone settings → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find Mi Browser in the list and select Notifications.
• ⚙️ Disable all notification categories (especially Recommendations and Updates).

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On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5), the Mi Browser has a hidden option called "Read Mode without distractions." To enable it, type in the address bar of the browser about:flags, find the Reader Mode flag and activate it, which automatically blocks all pop-ups on sites.

2. disable notifications in Google Chrome on Xiaomi

While Google Chrome looks familiar on Xiaomi devices, its modified version for MIUI/HyperOS has a number of features, such as missing the standard Site Settings section, and instead popping up Xiaomi Services, which is responsible for integrating with the brand ecosystem, which often confuses users, especially if they are used to “clean” Chrome on other devices.

Instructions for deactivating notifications:

1. Open Chrome and click on three dots. ⋮ → Settings.
2. Go to Site Settings → Notifications (on HyperOS this path may look like Additional → Site Permissions).
3. At the top of the screen, move the slider to the Locked position.
4. Scroll down the list and manually remove all sites that were previously allowed notifications (stick on each and select Delete).

If notifications slip anyway, check the additional MIUI settings:

• 🛡️ Go to your phone settings. → Memory. → Autostart and disable autostart for Chrome.
• 🔔 In the Notifications and Status bar section, search for Chrome and deactivate all types of alerts.

3. Block notifications via MIUI/HyperOS system settings

Sometimes, notifications from the browser continue to appear even after all options within the application are turned off, because MIUI and HyperOS have their own alert management layer that overlaps browser settings, for example, the system can automatically turn on notifications for “important” sites (in its opinion) or display ads through Xiaomi Ads services.

To completely block this channel:

1. Open the phone settings → Notifications and status bar.
2. Slip on Application Notification Management.
3. Find Mi Browser and/or Chrome and disable all categories: 📢 General notices 🔄 Updates 💡 Recommendations 🛒 Partner offers (if any)

System notifications

Advertising and recommendations

HyperOS has added another layer of control:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Special access → Displaying on top of other applications.
• 🚫 Find Mi. Browser/Chrome and disable permission to display over other windows (this will block pop-ups).

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4. Hidden settings: how to turn off ads and “smart” hints

Xiaomi is actively implementing so-called “smart services” into its browsers – automatic prompts, personalized advertising and “useful” discount notifications in the Mi Store – which are based on collecting data about your online behavior and often have no obvious switches to turn off, but can be deactivated through hidden menus or reset settings.

Methods of shutdown:

If after all the manipulations the advertisement continues to appear, try resetting the browser settings:

• 🔄 In Mi Browser: Settings → Additionally. → Reset the settings.
• 🔄 In Chrome: Settings → Resetting settings (at the very bottom of the menu).

5. Radical methods: disabling through ADB and removing system applications

If standard methods don’t work and notifications from Xiaomi’s browser continue to ruin your life, you can resort to radical measures. These methods require developer rights and can lead to unstable system operation, so use them only as a last resort. Before you continue, make sure that your device unlocks the bootloader and enabled debugging over USB.

Method 1: Disconnection through ADB

With the help of ADB commands, you can forcibly block notifications for the browser:

adb shell pm revoke com.android.browser android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS


adb shell pm revoke com.android.chrome android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS

These commands revoke browser permission to display notifications at the system level, and after the device is restarted, the changes will take effect.

Method 2: Remove Mi Browser (power users only)

Mi Browser is a system application, but it can be removed with ADB or through Magisk (if you have root rights).

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.browser

⚠️ Note: Removing Mi Browser may cause some Xiaomi services to crash, such as Mi Account or Mi Cloud!

Method 3: Freeze with Titanium Backup or Lucky Patcher

If you have root access, you can freeze Mi Browser or Chrome so that they don’t start or show notifications.

1. Install Titanium Backup from Magisk.
2. Find it in the Mi Browser or Chrome list.
3. Select the option to Freeze.

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Use radical methods only if standard settings do not help. Mistakes with system applications can lead to a device bribing or loss of warranty.

6. Alternative browsers without notifications for Xiaomi

If the fight against notifications in standard Xiaomi browsers has been unsuccessful, the most reliable solution will be to install an alternative browser, the main advantage of this approach is that you get full control over the settings without restrictions imposed by the restrictions imposed by the user. MIUI/HyperOS. However, not all browsers work equally well on Xiaomi devices, especially given the features of the firmware.

The best options to replace:

• 🦊 Mozilla Firefox – Blocks default notifications, supports extensions for additional protection (e.g. uBlock Origin).
• 🛡️ Brave Browser – automatically blocks ads and trackers, has built-in VPN.
• 🌐 DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser – does not collect user data, simplified interface without unnecessary notifications.
• 🔍 Kiwi Browser – based on Chromium but with advanced privacy settings.

When installing an alternative browser, follow these tips:

• 🔒 Turn off autorun for standard browsers (Mi Browser and Chrome) in the settings MIUI.
• 📵 Remove permissions to display notifications for unnecessary browsers in system settings.
• 🛠️ In the new browser, immediately go to the settings and disable all options related to "personalization" and "recommendations".

Note that some browsers (like Firefox) may run slower on Xiaomi’s budget models (like Redmi 9A or POCO M3). In this case, try Bromite, a weak-device-optimized browser based on Chromium with out-of-the-box ad blocking.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Many Xiaomi users experience the same problems when trying to disable notifications in the browser, and here are the most common errors and ways to solve them:

Another common mistake is ignoring system notifications, and many users only turn off alerts inside the browser but forget to check the Android-level settings. For example, MIUI 14 and HyperOS have a separate Special Access section where you can prevent the browser from showing windows on top of other applications, and if you don't, pop-up banners will appear regardless of the browser settings.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K60) After upgrading to HyperOS, the notification management section in the browser settings may disappear. In this case, try resetting the browser settings to factory or installing the update manually through Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.

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