How to set up SMS delivery notifications on Xiaomi Redmi: full instruction

Receipt SMS-Order delivery status notifications are a critical feature for those who regularly buy goods online. MIUI The nuances of setting up these alerts are everything from choosing the right carrier to configuring the system permissions. SMS before solving typical problems, when messages arrive with a delay or do not arrive at all.

Redmi devices are particularly aggressive in optimizing the battery, which often blocks the background of applications, including the Message system app, which can lead to missing important notifications, showing how to circumvent these limitations without compromising autonomy, and revealing hidden MIUI settings that will help filter spam and highlight messages from courier services.

This article is relevant for all Xiaomi Redmi models (including Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5, etc.) based on MIUI 13/14 and Android 12/13/14. If you use custom firmware or beta software, some menu items may differ - we will warn you about this separately.

1. Preparation: checking the basic conditions for receiving SMS

Before setting up notifications, make sure your smartphone is technically capable of receiving SMS from delivery services.

• 📶 Network signal: check the coverage indicator in the status bar (1-2 division), SMS They may be delayed for up to several hours, and in extreme cases (such as basements or remote areas), messages may not be delivered at all.
• 📱 SIM card: notifications only come to the number tied to the order. If you use two SIM cards, make sure that the number is for the order. SMS This is the same as the one that was mentioned in the purchase.
• 🔄 Roaming: when in roaming, some operators block service SMS (For example, MTS or Beeline in the CIS countries.
• 🛡️ Spam blocking: in MIUI Filtering of unwanted messages is enabled by default. Courier services (such as SDEC or Boxberry) sometimes fall into this list.

To check if the system is blocking SMS, open the Messages app, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Spam. If there are messages from delivery services, they should be manually marked as Not Spam.

⚠️ Note: If you use Google Messages instead of the standard Messages app from Xiaomi, some settings (such as spam filtering) may differ. → Spam and protection and disable the option to filter spam.

2. Set up system permissions for the Messages application

By default, MIUI limits the background activity of applications to save battery.This often leads to SMS coming late or not arriving at all until you open the Messages app manually.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Messages (an envelope icon) in the list and tap it.
3. Select Permissions and make sure that it is included: 📱 SMS (necessarily) 📍 Location (optional, but may be required for some delivery services) 🔋 Auto Start (Critical for Background Work)

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After these changes, restart your smartphone. This is to ensure that all permissions are applied correctly. If you have third-party cache cleaner apps installed (such as Clean Master), add Messages to their exclusion list.

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3. Choice of the operator: who better delivers SMS from couriers

Not all Russian operators are equally good at handling service SMS from delivery services, and according to independent tests conducted in 2026, the leaders in terms of speed and stability of notification delivery are:

If you frequently order products on Wildberries or Ozon, Tele2 or MegaFon is the best choice. MTS is better suited for AliExpress and international shipments because of its better compatibility with foreign SMS gateways.

⚠️ Note: If you use a virtual operator (such as SberMobile or Loco), delivery notifications may not arrive at all. SMS Check the terms of your tariff on the provider's website.

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4. Set up notifications in the “Messages” app

Even if SMS arrives on a smartphone, it can go unnoticed due to incorrect notification settings. MIUI has several configuration levels:

Step 1: Including notifications for the annex:

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management.
2. Find Messages in the list and enable the Allow Notifications slider.
3. Tap on Messages and activate options: 🔔 Sound (select a tune other than the standard one) 📱 Vibration (it is recommended to set a long) 💡 LED (color is better to choose green or blue to distinguish from other notifications) 🔝 Priority Notifications (Show over other applications)

Step 2: Configure the SMS display on the lock screen:

By default, MIUI hides the contents of the SMS on a locked screen to see the text of notifications without unlocking:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Notifications on the lock screen.
2. Select Messages and set Show Content.
3. For added security, activate Hide sensitive content – this hides phone numbers and confirmation codes.

If the problem persists, try resetting your network settings:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map and tap Reset network settings.
3. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

⚠️ Note: After resetting the network settings, you will need to re-enter PIN-code SIM-maps (if installed) and configure mobile Internet settings (APN). This data can be found on your operator’s website or in the documents attached to the SIM-map.

6. Alternative methods of receiving delivery notifications

If SMS settings are causing difficulties or messages are not coming stable, consider alternative alert channels:

• 📧 Email Notifications: Most courier services (SDEC, DPD, Boxberry) allows you to duplicate the status of the order by email, to do this, when placing an order, enter the email address in the field "Contact information".
• 🤖 Bots in messengers: many stores (for example, Wildberries or Ozon) have official bots on Telegram or VKontakte. Subscribe to them to receive notifications directly in the messenger.
• 🔔 Push notifications in applications: installation of official courier services applications (for example, SDEC Client or DPD Parcel often solves the problem with alerts. These apps send push even when the mobile Internet is turned off (via Wi-Fi).
• 🌐 Personal account on the site: some services (for example, Russian Post) do not send SMS, But update the status of the order in your personal account.

For maximum reliability, we recommend combining multiple channels. SMS-Notifications and simultaneously subscribe to the Wildberries bot on Telegram.This ensures that you do not miss important shipping information.

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If you frequently order products on AliExpress, installing the official AliExpress Shopping app is a must – it sends push notifications about the status of the order even if SMS does not arrive.

7. Set up notifications for specific delivery services

Some courier services require additional actions for proper operation SMS-Here are the instructions for the most popular:

For Wildberries and Ozon SMS-Notifications are set up in your personal account on the site. Go to the Alert Settings section and make sure that the tick next to the box SMS-If you don't have an option, contact the store support - your phone number may not be confirmed.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up SMS-notifications on Xiaomi Redmi