Pop-up chats on Xiaomi: how to remove forever without a trace

Why pop-up chats appear on Xiaomi and why they are dangerous

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones regularly encounter one annoying feature of MIUI firmware: sudden chat windows from Mi Chat, GetApps or other system services. These notifications are not just intrusive – they can collect data about your activity even without your consent, if not configured correctly.

The reason for the appearance of such windows lies in the aggressive policy of Xiaomi to promote its own services. MIUI firmware (especially in global and Chinese versions) by default includes:

• 📱 System chatbots to support users (e.g. Mi Assistant)
• 🛒 Advertising Notifications from GetApps and Mi Video
• 🔄 Automatic updates of applications with a proposal to update the software
• 🤖 AI assistants that analyze your actions (including keyboard input)

The dangers of such pop-ups go beyond annoyance, and according to a study by the Internet Society (2023), similar services can be transmitted to Xiaomi:

• 📍 Location data (even if the GPS switched off)
• 📊 Application usage statistics (which programs you open and how often)
• 🔑 Mi Account information (tied devices, mail, phone number)

⚠️ Note: Pop-up chats from Mi Chat can automatically connect to mobile data even if your mobile Internet is disabled, which leads to unexpected traffic consumption of up to 50 MB per month according to tests on the Redmi Note 11 and the Internet. POCO X5 Pro.

Method 1: Disable via notification settings (works on 90% of models)

The easiest and safest method is to manually block notifications from system chats, which is suitable for all devices on MIUI 12-14, including the Xiaomi 13T, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and POCO F5.

Step instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type Chat or Mi Chat (the name may vary depending on the firmware region).
3. Select the app from the list (usually com.miui.michat or com.xiaomi.chat).
4. Go to the Notifications section and turn off the slider at the top of the screen.
5. For reliability, click Reset notification settings (if available).

If you have Chinese firmware (for example, on Xiaomi Mix Fold 3), the path may be different: Settings → Memory → Applications → System → Mi Chat.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 10C s MIUI 13) if notifications are disabled, Xiaomi's cloud messaging may be lost. If you use this feature, use Method 3.

Method 2: Blocking through ADB (for power users)

If system settings don’t help, you can completely remove unnecessary chat apps using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a technique that requires connecting the phone to your computer but is guaranteed to remove pop-ups forever.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB)
• 🔌 USB-TypeC Cable (original to avoid connection issues)

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission on the smartphone screen.


2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.




3. Enter a command to check the connection:




adb devices




(Your device serial number should appear)




4. execute the command to delete Mi Chat:




adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.michat




5. To block GetApps (if it also interferes):




adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks




6. Reboot the phone.

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Before execution ADB-commands to back up data through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset: In rare cases, removing system applications may cause a launcher to fail (reset by rebooting).

Method 3: Using third-party applications (without root)

If you don't want to mess with ADB, you can use specialized utilities to block notifications.

1. App Notifications Manager (ANM)

• 🔍 Allows selectively disable any notifications, including system.
• 📌 Works without root rights but requires a Special Access Permit.
• 🔄 Supports automatic resetting after update MIUI.

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2. AutoNotification (Tasker)

• 🤖 Integrate with Tasker to create automatic lock rules.
• 📵 Can completely hide notifications from specific packets (e.g. com.miui.michat).
• ⚙️ Requires customization, but gives maximum control.

3. Blokada (for blocking ads and trackers)

• 🛡️ Blocks Xiaomi servers responsible for displaying pop-ups.
• 🌍 Works through VPN, no root.
• ⚠️ It may conflict with some banking applications.

Method 4: Resetting notification settings (radical method)

If nothing works, you can reset all notification settings to factory ones, which will remove all user rules, but it will eliminate annoying pop-ups.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset notification settings.
3. Confirm the action (a password or pattern lock may be required).
4. Reset the device.

What happens after the reset:

• ✅ All custom notification settings (including those you set up for instant messengers) will disappear).
• ✅ Xiaomi’s pop-up chats will be disabled by default.
• ⚠️ You will have to reconfigure notifications for WhatsApp, Telegram and other important applications.

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Resetting notification settings is the most reliable way to remove pop-up chats, but it affects ALL apps. Use it if other methods have failed.

Method 5: Switching to custom firmware (for advanced)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can install an alternative firmware that doesn't have Xiaomi system chats.

1. Xiaomi.EU

• 🌍 Localized version MIUI without Chinese services.
• 🔧 Regular updates, support for most models.
• 📱 Requires unlocking the bootloader (risk of loss of warranty!).

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2. LineageOS

• 🐧 Firmware based on pure Android (without a MIUI).
• 🔒 Complete lack of pop-ups and ads from Xiaomi.
• ⚠️ It may not support some camera features (e.g. Pro Mode on Xiaomi) 12S Ultra).

3. Pixel Experience

• 📱 It is as close to Google Pixel in design and functionality as possible.
• 🔄 Quick security updates.
• 📉 Possible problems with IR-blaster NFC on some models.

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware will void the warranty on the device and may result in a blink (complete failure) if you make an error during firmware. Before starting, be sure: Make a backup through TWRP. Check firmware compatibility with your model in the forum XDA Developers, charge your phone at least 70%.

How to prevent pop-up chats from returning after MIUI update

Even if you managed to remove the intrusive windows, they may reappear after the firmware update.

1. disable automatic MIUI update

• Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
• Click on three points → Settings → Turn off Auto Boot via Mobile Data and Auto Update.
• Manually check the updates every 1-2 months.

2.Use Firewall applications

• 🔥 NetGuard or AFWall+ (Requires root) can block Mi Chat access to the Internet.
• 📵 Set up a rule for the com.miui.michat package so it can’t send or receive data.

3. Regularly check application permissions

• After each MIUI update, go to Settings → Apps → Permissions.
• Revoke permissions to display over other windows on suspicious apps.
• Limit notifications to unnecessary services.

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After the update MIUI pop-up chats are back, repeat Method 1 or Method 2. Most often, it helps to re-disable notifications or perform ADB-team.

FAQ: Frequent questions about pop-up chats on Xiaomi