SMS Reading Notices on Xiaomi: How to Set Up and Why They Don’t Work

Introduction: Why You Need SMS Notifications and How They Work on Xiaomi

Sending important SMS-The message, you'd probably like to know if it reached the recipient and if he read it. - On Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and the other two). POCO) The delivery and reading notification function is not as obvious as in messengers like WhatsApp or Telegram, unlike chat rooms, where checkmarks appear automatically, for example, for the purpose of sending messages to the public. SMS It requires a separate setup – and not all operators support it.

Technically, the mechanism works like this: when you send SMS With a confirmation request, the recipient operator sends back the delivery report (delivery report), and if his smartphone supports the function - also a read receipt. MIUI These settings are hidden in the depths of the menu, and their operation depends on three factors: firmware version, phone model and mobile operator policy. SMS.

In this article, we will examine:

• 🔧 How to Enable Delivery Confirmation SMS In the standard application Messages on Xiaomi.
• 📱 Why Read Notifications May Not Work Even After Setup (Spoiler: It's Not Always the Phone's Blame).
• 🛠 Alternative ways to track status SMS via third-party applications.
• 📡 Features of the function on different versions MIUI (12-to-14).

Before you go to the instructions, check if your operator supports this function. SMS to yourself from another phone - if the delivery report did not come, the problem may be on the side of the provider.

Standard method: setting up in the application "Messages"

Most of the Xiaomi smartphones (except the oldest models on the phone) MIUI 10 and below) Confirmation of delivery SMS It's configured right in the standard Message app. Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Messages app (the envelope icon on the home screen).
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Additional section (on some firmwares it may be called Advanced Settings).
4. Find Delivery Reports (or Delivery Confirmation) and activate the switch.
5. For read notifications, look for the Reading Notice (if any) and turn it on.

Important: On Xiaomi with MIUI 13/14 The path may be different. For example, on the Redmi Note. 12 You need to go to Settings. → Delivery reports directly from the new message creation window (cog icon next to the input field).

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If there is no Reading Notice at all, it is normal, because most Russian operators (MTS, Beeline, Tele2) do not support the read notification protocol for the Internet. SMS, Although technically it is provided by the standard 3GPP. In this case, you will only help alternative methods, which will be discussed later.

Why Reading Notices SMS They don't work for Xiaomi.

You've turned on all the settings, but the delivery reports never come in, and there may be a number of reasons, and not all of them are related to your phone.

Problems often occur on dual devices. SIM, where one of the cards may conflict with the settings SMS. For example, on Xiaomi. 13T active two SIM Delivery notifications can only arrive on the main card (the one selected for default calls).

⚠️ Note: Some tariffs MTS and Beeline delivery reports SMS They're disabled by default and only activated after a support request.

If you use eSIM, check if it conflicts with the physical SIM-In the map. MIUI 14 there is a bug that causes reading notifications to fail if the eSIM is configured as the main line for SMS.

Alternative ways to track status SMS

If standard settings don't work, you can use third-party solutions that don't guarantee 100% accuracy, but often are more effective than built-in tools.

Annexes for SMS featured

There are several apps on Google Play that can track status. SMS Better than the standard Xiaomi app:

• 📲 Pulse SMS — Supports read notifications via cloud service (requires registration).
• 📲 Textra SMS — It has a built-in delivery report mechanism that works even where standard settings don’t work.
• 📲 QKSMS — Open source software with support for confirmations and encryption.

When these apps are first launched, they will request permission to send and read. SMS. Important: Only give access to high-rated programs (4.5)+ Google Play).

2. Online tracking services SMS

Some services allow you to send SMS It's going through its gateway and tracking their status:

• 🌐 SMS.to – free service with delivery confirmation (works through the web interface).
• 🌐 Twilio is a developer platform, but there is a free trial period.

The downside of this approach is that you need to register and you can limit the number of messages you send, and you can also see that the recipient will be able to do that. SMS Not from your number, but through an intermediary.

⚠️ Note: Using third-party services to send SMS, You give them access to your contacts and your message history. Before you register, check the service's privacy policy.

3. Supported messengers SMS

Some messengers (such as Google Messages) can send messages. SMS via the Internet (technology) RCS) And show delivery/reading statuses to make it work:

1. Install Google Messages from Google Play.
2. Make it an app for you. SMS by default (Settings) → Annexes → By default).
3. Enable Chat functions in the application settings.

Pay attention: RCS It doesn't work with all operators, and at the time of writing, it's supported by MTS, Beeline and Tele2, but only at certain rates.

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Features of the configuration on different versions of MIUI

Interface and location of settings SMS It may vary greatly depending on the version. MIUI. Below are the key differences for the most common firmware.

MIUI 12 and below

On older versions, the path to settings is as follows:

1. Open the Messages.
2. Slip on three points → Settings → Additional.
3. Activate the Delivery Reports.

There are no reading notices here in principle - they were added only in the MIUI 13.

MIUI 13

This version has a separate switch for reading notifications, but it only works with operators that support the protocol.

1. In the Messages app, click on three dots → Settings.
2. Select Extended Settings → Notice of reading.

MIUI 14 (and newer)

The latest versions have simplified the interface, but added integration with Google Messages:

• 🔄 Settings SMS moved the settings → Annexes → Communications → Notifications.
• 📊 It was possible to choose for which SIM-Cards include reports (relevant to Dual) SIM).
• 🤖 When you first start, the system offers to make Google Messages the default application.

Xiaomi 14 and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ s MIUI 14.0.5+ There is also an automatic archiving function. SMS Delivery confirmation, but it only works for messages sent via Google Messages.

How to check if the delivery confirmation works

Turn on the settings, half the battle, and now you have to make sure they actually work. Here's a simple way to test:

1. Send. SMS on another phone (preferably with another operator).
2. After sending, hold your finger on the message you sent and select Details (or Information).
3. Check the status: if there's a message that says "Delivered," the report works. If the status "Sent" is still there, the problem is in the settings or the operator.

For more accurate diagnosis, service can be used USSD-code:

• 📞 Dial ##4636## → Choose Phone Information → check the status SMS-centre.
• 📞 For MTS, send the blank SMS 0880 – a service message will be sent in response with your data SIM-map.

If the status SMS stuck on a ship, that could mean:

• 🔴 Network problems (check signal level).
• 🔴 Blocking by the operator (often happens when connecting anti-spam services).
• 🔴 Failure to work SMS-Center (resetting the phone).

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO F5) post-update MIUI 14 reset settings are reset SMS-If no messages are sent, check the center number in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Settings SIM-map → Centre SMS-message.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When setting up read notifications, users often make the same mistakes, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

Another common problem is duplication. SMS. This happens when two messaging apps are installed on the phone (like standard and Google Messages) and both try to send the same message. SMS. To correct:

1. Set up one application for SMS by default (Settings) → Annexes → By default. → Annex for SMS).
2. Turn off notifications in the second appendix.

Xiaomi with HyperOS (new firmware that replaced it) MIUI) work-room SMS Now delivery reports can be delayed by up to 5 minutes, which is normal behavior associated with optimizing energy consumption.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions