Smartphone owners Xiaomi, Redmi i POCO often face intrusive marketing. Built-in MIUI services generate a lot of information noise, which distracts you from work and drains your battery. Users rightly want to regain control of their device and clear the status bar of unnecessary spam.
The process of disabling notifications is not as obvious as in pure Android. MIUI's security system scatters settings across different menus, and some options are hidden deep in system applications. In this article, we will analyze in detail all blocking methods: from standard settings to advanced system restrictions.
You will learn to distinguish between system alerts and advertisements, and also understand which services can be safely stopped without risking the stability of the gadget. Proper setup will allow you to turn your smartphone into an effective tool, and not into an advertising platform.
Basic setup through the notification center
The easiest way to manage the flow of information is to use the built-in notification manager. It allows you to specifically disable notifications from specific applications without affecting their main functionality. To begin, lower the notification shade down.
Find the annoying message and hold it with your finger for a couple of seconds. The system will prompt you to go to the detailed settings of this particular channel. You will see a switch Allow notificationsthat can be deactivated with one tap.
However, this method does not work for all types of messages. Some system services, such as MSA (Mi System Ads) or GetApps, may have their own, independent settings within their applications. In this case, simply turning off the curtain may be a temporary measure.
- 📱 Hold the notification in the curtain for quick access to settings.
- 🔇 Turn off sound and vibration for less important applications without blocking them completely.
- ⚙️ Use the "Important" category only for instant messengers and calls.
It is worth noting that in the new versions HyperOS i MIUI 14 the logic of notifications has been redesigned. Now the system tries to intelligently sort messages, but the algorithms often make mistakes, skipping advertising content into the category of important events.
Disabling advertising in Xiaomi system applications
The main source of irritation is built-in applications that broadcast advertising even in the absence of active user actions. The key element here is the service MSA (MIUI System Ads). It is he who is responsible for displaying banners in menus and system utilities.
To disable it, you need to go to the phone settings. Find the section Passwords and security, then go to Access to personal data. Find the application in the list msa and disable the access slider. The system will require you to wait 10 seconds before confirming the action.
⚠️ Attention: After disabling MSA, advertising may not disappear instantly. The service requires time (usually up to 24 hours) to completely stop background processes and clear the cache.
In addition to MSA, advertising modules are built into the application Security, Music, Themes and Downloads. In each of them you need to go to the settings (usually a gear icon or three dots in the corner) and find the item Get recommendations or Show advertisements. Disabling this option removes promotional content from the interface.
Don't forget about the application store GetApps. He often sends push notifications about promotions and new games. Go to the application itself, open your profile and disable all types of mailings in the settings. This will significantly reduce information noise.
☑️ Checklist for clearing advertising
Managing notifications for specific applications
Deep customization allows you to flexibly control which events will be displayed on the lock screen or in the status bar. This is especially true for social networks and news aggregators that like to spam.
Go to menu Settings → Notifications and status bar → Application notifications. Here is a complete list of installed apps. By selecting a specific application, you gain access to detailed channel management.
| Application type | Recommended settings | Reason for restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Messengers | Enable everything except "Marketing" | It is important not to miss a message |
| Games | Full disable | Advertising events and donations |
| Banking applications | Transactions only | Protection against phishing and spam |
| News aggregators | Disable or leave 1 channel | Excessive flow of information |
Pay attention to the category "Other notifications". In Android 13 and higher, as well as in the latest Xiaomi shells, this item is responsible for silent notifications that do not sound, but hang in the curtain. They are often used for soft advertising.
What are notification channels?
Notification channels are a way for a developer to group different types of messages. For example, in one application there may be channels: “Personal messages”, “News”, “Promotions”. You can disable only the "Promotions" channel, while continuing to receive personal messages.
If the application does not have its own setting within the system, you can use the "Prohibit pop-up notifications" function. This will allow messages to accumulate in the curtain, but will not interrupt your work by the appearance of a banner on top of other windows.
Specifics of working in Do Not Disturb mode
Mode "Do not disturb" (Do Not Disturb) is a powerful tool for temporary silence, but it is often used incorrectly. It doesn’t just mute the sound, but filters incoming events at the system level.
You can activate the mode through the control center or in the sound settings. It is important to configure exceptions correctly. By default, the system may miss repeated calls or messages from selected contacts, which sometimes interferes with complete rest.
In the mode settings menu, you can set a schedule. For example, automatic switching on from 23:00 to 07:00. This ensures that late-night notifications from work chats or promotional emails won't wake you up.
- 🌙 Set up an automatic sleep schedule to turn on.
- 📞 Add close relatives to the list of exceptions for emergency communications.
- 🔕 Select the "Hide content" option so that the text of messages is not was visible on the locked screen.
New versions of MIUI have added the "Adaptive Do Not Disturb" feature. The smartphone analyzes your activity and can offer to turn on silence if it detects that you are sleeping or watching a movie. However, this function does not always work correctly and requires additional training.
⚠️ Attention: In Do Not Disturb mode, alarms usually continue to work, but it is better to check this setting in a specific Clock application, since the behavior may differ depending on the firmware version.
Advanced methods: Limiting background activity
Sometimes simply turning off notifications does not help, as the application continues to run in the background and try to send data. In such cases, strict restriction of background activity is required. This is a radical but effective method.
Go to Settings → Applications → All applications. Select the desired app and go to section Battery saver. Set the value No restrictions only for critical messengers. For all others, select Limit background activity or Hard limit.
If you select a hard limit, the system will “freeze” the application as soon as you minimize it. This will completely prevent any background processes, including sending analytics and receiving advertising push notifications. However, you may not receive the message instantly; it will only arrive after you open the application.
Use the AutoPlay feature in the Security application. Prohibiting autorun for most applications will prevent them from launching hidden after the phone is rebooted, which also reduces the number of background notifications.
It is also worth checking permissions to run in the background. In the section Permissions -> Other permissions you can block the application Display on top of other windows. This will remove annoying pop-ups that are often used by aggressive advertising networks.
Solving problems with notifications disappearing
Users often complain about the opposite situation: after all the settings, important messages from WhatsApp or Telegramstop coming. This is due to aggressive battery optimization in MIUI, which kills processes too early.
To fix this, you need to create a whitelist. For important applications, be sure to select No restrictionsin the battery settings. In addition, secure the application in memory: open the menu of running applications, long-press the icon of the desired app and click on the lock.
Check your account synchronization settings. Go to Settings → Accounts and synchronization. Make sure that auto-sync is enabled for the account you want (for example, Google). If it is turned off, email clients and calendars will not receive updates.
⚠️ Attention: The settings interface may vary slightly on different models (Redmi Note, Xiaomi Mi, POCO F). If you do not find the menu item, use the search in settings by entering a keyword, for example, “notifications” or “autostart”.
Another reason may be that the power saving mode is turned on. In this mode, the system limits network and background processes to extend battery life. Disable it if you need instant delivery of messages.
The balance between a clean system and receiving important messages is achieved through targeted settings: we disable advertising systemically, but give complete freedom to messengers in the battery settings.
Why do notifications return after a reboot?
Some Xiaomi system services have priority and can reset user settings when updating components or deep rebooting. Check if the MSA service or recommendations in applications have turned on again.
Is it possible to completely remove Xiaomi system applications?
You cannot delete them without root access, but you can disable them via ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This requires connecting to a computer and entering special commands. It is safer for the average user to simply disable notifications and access to data.
Does disabling notifications affect the operation of the application?
No, the functionality of the application is preserved. You simply stop seeing pop-up messages. To read a new letter or message, you will need to go to the application yourself.
How to disable system update notifications?
Go to the "Update" application, click on the three dots in the corner, select "Settings" and disable the "Receive notifications" item. You can also revoke notification permission for this application in the general system settings.