Smartphone users Xiaomi often face a situation where important messages from instant messengers or news applications stop arriving on time or completely disappear from the curtain. This is due to aggressive system optimization MIUI i HyperOSwhich seeks to save battery power by forcibly closing background processes. Understanding where exactly the notification settings are hidden and how to manage them is the key to the stable operation of your device.
In this article we will analyze in detail the architecture of notifications in the ecosystem Android based on shells from Xiaomi. You will learn not only the standard ways to access the settings menu, but also hidden functions that help you return missing icons or disable annoying ads. System control alerts require a careful approach, since incorrect configuration can lead to the loss of critical information.
Many device owners mistakenly believe that it is enough to simply turn on slider in the application itself. However, on smartphones Redmi and Poco there is a multi-level filtering system. If you don't see push notifications, the problem may lie in startup permissions, battery settings, or even specific sound profiles. Let's go through all the levels of protecting your attention one by one.
Basic notification settings in the Android system
The primary level of alert management is in the general settings of the operating system. To get to this section, you need to open the menu Settings and find the item Notifications and Control Center. Here, data from all installed apps is aggregated, which allows you to see the overall picture of which applications have the right to disturb the user.
Inside this menu you will find a list of all installed apps. By clicking on a specific application, for example Telegram or Viber, you will be taken to a detailed menu. Pay attention to the switch Allow notifications. If it is turned off, no messages will be displayed on the lock screen or in the curtain, regardless of the settings inside the messenger itself.
Setting notification categories is also available here. Modern versions Android allow you to divide alerts into types: messages, calls, advertising or system events. You can turn off the sound for promotional emails, leaving vibration only for personal messages. This helps reduce information noise without missing important information.
- 🔔 Check that the main permission switch for the desired application is activated.
- 📱 Make sure the correct display style is selected: "On the lock screen", "Blind" or "Pop-up window".
- 🔇 Adjust the sound and vibration for each event category separately.
⚠️ Attention: Resetting notification settings to factory settings in this menu will delete all your custom sound and priority settings for all applications at once. Use this feature with caution.
Specifics of how notifications work in MIUI and HyperOS
Shells from Xiaomi have their own add-ons over the standard Androidthat significantly affect the delivery of push notifications. One of the key features is the presence of “Important” and “Unnecessary” notifications. An artificial intelligence system can automatically sort incoming messages, sending some of them to a special folder that does not make sounds or vibrate.
To manage this feature, go to Settings → Notifications and Control Center → App notifications. Here you will see a section Important notifications. If the application you need is in the "Unnecessary" list, the system will quietly deliver its content without attracting your attention. Moving an application to the important list ensures instant display.
Another unique feature MIUI is the ability to customize the behavior of icons on application icons. You can choose to display a circle, numbers with the number of unread messages, or turn off the indicators completely. This setting is located in the same menu, but requires scrolling down to Notification icons.
Users often confuse system restrictions with application errors. In fact, power-saving algorithms Xiaomi can flag rarely used apps as potentially harmful to the battery. In versions of HyperOS, the notification sorting algorithm has become more aggressive, often hiding pushes from new or little-known applications without explicitly warning the user.
- 🧠 The system automatically determines the importance of applications based on frequency usage.
- 📂 Check the "Unnecessary notifications" folder once a week so as not to miss hidden messages.
- 🎨 Set up the display of badges on icons for visual control of unread items.
⚠️ Attention: The menu interface may vary slightly depending on the smartphone models and firmware versions. If you don't find the "Important notifications" item, look for it in advanced settings or use the search in the settings menu.
Why do notifications arrive with a delay?
The delay is often caused by the system "freezing" the background process of the application to save energy. When you open the screen, the system "unfreezes" the application and it downloads the accumulated messages. To avoid this, you need to prevent the system from closing the application in the background.
Managing autorun and background activity
The most common reason for the lack of push notifications on Xiaomi is a ban on autorun. If an application is not allowed to launch automatically when you turn on your phone or after closing it, it will not be able to maintain a connection to the server to receive real-time messages.
To solve this problem, open the application Securitythat comes pre-installed on all brand devices. In the menu, find the section Permissions → Autorun. Find the desired application in the list (for example, WhatsApp) and activate the switch next to it. This will give the app the right to work in the background without restrictions.
Additionally, you need to configure battery saving for a specific application. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications, select the desired app and go to section Battery saving. Set the value No restrictions. This will prevent the system from forcibly stopping the process when the battery charge is low.
Path to power saving settings:
Settings → Applications → [Select application] → Battery saver → No restrictions
Ignoring these settings results in messages only coming after you manually open the application. This is unacceptable for instant messengers and email clients. Make sure that critical apps have maximum privileges.
☑️ Setting up background work
Configuring the Notification Center and display style
In the latest updates MIUI i HyperOS a choice has appeared between the old and new style of the Notification Center. The new style, reminiscent of iOSseparates the notification shade and the quick access panel. This can be confusing for users who are used to seeing all items in one list.
You can switch the style in the menu Settings → Notifications and Control Center → Notification Center. Selecting the option Classic will return the usual view, where the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches are in the same list as messages. The new style is more modular and allows you to more conveniently manage the media player.
Also configured in this section format for displaying content on the lock screen. You can choose to show the full text of the message, only the app name, or hide the content entirely for privacy purposes. This feature is especially useful if you do not want others to see the text of your messages when the phone is lying face down on the table.
| Setting parameter | Function description | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Center style | Choice between classic and new interface | According to user taste |
| Lock screen | Display message text | Show content |
| Icons on icons | Indication of unread events | Number or Dot |
| Pop-up windows | Banners on top of other applications | For important contacts |
The correct configuration of the visual part of notifications increases the usability of the smartphone. Don't neglect setting up pop-up windows for contacts from your favorites list, as this allows you to see a call or message even if you're playing a game or watching a video in full screen.
If you use the new Notification Center style, swiping right opens the control panel, and swiping left opens the notification list. This may be unusual, but it gives more space for content.
Solving problems with missing notifications
Sometimes it happens that all the settings are checked, autorun is enabled, but notifications still do not arrive. In such cases, the problem may lie in an application version conflict or system cache failures. First of all, try clearing the cache of the problematic application through the menu Applications.
If clearing the cache did not help, check whether Do Not Disturb or Focus mode is enabled. These modes can block all audio and visual alerts except calls from selected contacts. The crescent icon in the status bar indicates that one of these modes is active.
In more complex cases, you may need to reset all notification settings. This action will reset all apps to factory defaults, so be prepared to reset sounds and priorities. This measure is effective for software glitches after updating the firmware.
⚠️ Attention: If the problem occurs only in one specific application, try deleting it and installing it again. The notification configuration file inside the application may be damaged.
It is also worth checking your network connection. Some carriers or Wi-Fi settings may block ports used for push services Google or Xiaomi. Try switching from Wi-Fi to a mobile network to eliminate the problem of the local network.
Comprehensive check includes: system settings, autorun permissions, energy saving modes and the relevance of the application version. Skipping any of the steps may result in the problem persisting.
Disable advertising and system notifications
Smartphones Xiaomi are known for their built-in advertising, which often comes in the form of system notifications from applications MSA, GetApps or MIUI Daemon. These messages do not carry any useful load and only take up space in the curtain. Fortunately, they can be disabled.
To do this, you need to go to the settings of each suspicious system application and disable notifications. Often the source of advertising is an application Security or Cleaning. In their settings, find the section Get recommendations and disable it. This will remove pop-up tips and advertising push notifications.
Another source of noise is the application store GetApps. Go to its settings, find the item Notifications and uncheck the "Promotions", "Recommendations" and "Updates" items. Leave only critical system alerts, if any.
- 🚫 Turn off recommendations in the Security app and Downloads.
- 📉 Prohibit personalized advertising in your Mi account settings.
- 🧹 Regularly check the list of permissions for system utilities.
Complete removal of information noise makes using your smartphone much more enjoyable. You will receive only those notifications that are really important to you, without unnecessary visual garbage from the manufacturer's marketing services.
How to disable advertising in folders?
Long press on a folder → Folder settings → Disable "Receive recommendations". This will remove advertising icons for games that appear inside application folders.
Why do notifications arrive with a long delay?
The delay is most often caused by an aggressive power saving mode. The system kills the background process of the application, and it cannot receive the push instantly. The message is delivered only after you open the application or the system routinely checks for new data. Solution: enable autorun and remove battery restrictions.
How to return the notification icon to the application icon?
Go to Settings → Notifications and Control Center → Notifications from applications. Select the desired application and find the item Notification icons. Enable dot or number display. If the item is not there, try updating the launcher or checking the theme.
Is it possible to completely disable everything notifications on your phone?
Yes, this can be done through the Do Not Disturb mode. Turn it on in the curtain or in the sound settings. You can also turn off the global notification toggle in the top settings menu, but this will prevent you from seeing any notifications, including calls and alarms (on some configurations).
Why did notifications disappear after updating MIUI?
Major firmware updates often reset app permissions. After the update, you need to recheck the autorun and permission settings for all critical instant messengers. You may also need to clear the Google Play service cache.
How to set up different sounds for different contacts?
Open the application Contact, select a specific person, click Edit or find the field Notification sound. There you can choose a unique melody. This only works if the general notification settings for the application allow the use of individual sounds.