Modern smartphones Xiaomi, running a shell MIUI or a new one HyperOSoffer the user an unprecedented level of customization. However, the abundance of settings sometimes leads to the fact that important parameters, such as sound alerts, begin to interfere at inopportune moments. Often, device owners are faced with a situation where an annoying signal indicating the arrival of a message is heard during an important meeting, a movie theater, or a night out. Understanding how to properly manage these notifications is a key skill for comfortable use of the gadget.
The problem may lie not only in the ringer volume, but also in the specifics of the operation of specific messenger applications. In the ecosystem Android there are separate notification channels for each type of event, and turning off the sound only for SMS, leaving it for calls, is quite possible. In this article we will analyze in detail all possible ways to solve this problem: from standard system settings to deep configuration of third-party software. You will learn how to create your own phone operation scenarios that will suit your lifestyle.
Before proceeding with complex manipulations, it is worth noting that the interface may differ slightly depending on the firmware version. However, the logic of the notification system remains the same for all devices of the brand. We'll look at both global settings and fine-grained audio controls for specific apps, such as the standard Messages app. This will allow you to choose the most appropriate method for solving the problem. WhatsApp or Telegram. This will allow you to choose the most appropriate method to solve the problem.
Global settings for sound and vibration in the system
The most obvious and fastest way to mute messages is to use the general sound settings menu. This method affects all system notifications at once, which is convenient if you want to temporarily silence your phone. However, it's important to understand the difference between Silent and Do Not Disturb modes, as they work differently. In the first case, the phone simply does not make sounds, but the screen may light up, and in the second, almost all visual and sound signals are blocked.
To access these settings, you need to go to the section Settings → Sound and vibration. Here you will see volume sliders for different media types. We are interested in item "Notifications". By moving this slider to the far left, you will completely turn off the sound of incoming SMS and PUSH notifications from most applications. This solution is universal and works regardless of which application sent the message.
If you want to save sound signals for other events, but remove them specifically for SMS, a global volume reduction will not work. In this case, it is better to use the function Do not disturb mode. In this mode, you can set exceptions: for example, allow calls from selected contacts, but completely block notifications from instant messengers and system services. You can activate this mode both through the settings and through the panel of quick switches (curtain).
Mute the sound for the standard Messages application
Most users use a pre-installed application from Google or Xiaomi's own development to manage classic SMS. In new versions Android (starting from 8.0), a system of notification channels has been introduced, which allows you to flexibly configure alerts for different types of events within one application. This means that you can leave the sound for important notifications from the bank, but silence the arrival of regular promotional mailings.
To set this up, go to Settings → Notifications and status bar → Manage notifications. Find the application "Messages" (or Messages) in the list. By clicking on it, you will be taken to a detailed menu where you can completely block notifications or configure their categories. Select a category "Incoming messages" and click on it. Here you can change the sound to “Mute” or completely disable the “Sound” option, leaving the vibration or pop-up window.
An alternative and faster way lies directly through the app icon on the desktop. You need to hold your finger on the icon "Messages" until the context menu appears, then select the item About the application (icon i in a circle). Next, go to the section Notifications. This method is often more convenient, since it does not require wandering through deep system settings menus. Here you can also see a switch "Allow notifications"that disables everything at once, including the icon in the status bar.
☑️ Checking application settings
⚠️ Attention: When muting the sound through the app settings, make sure that you have not blocked critical notifications, such as confirmation codes from banks or delivery services. It is recommended to test the setting by sending yourself a test message from another number.
Setting up notifications in third-party messengers
In the modern world, the concept of “SMS” is often expanded to messages in WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram and other messengers. These applications have their own internal audio settings that take precedence over system settings in some scenarios. Therefore, even if you have turned off the sound in the system, the messenger can continue to sound if its own notification tone is set inside it.
Let's consider the process using the example of a popular messenger. Go to the settings of the application itself, section Notifications. Here you will find the item "Notification sound". By clicking on it, select the option "No" or "Silent". Similarly, you can mute in-app calls and messages from specific contacts. In Telegram, for example, you can create a separate notification profile for different chats, which gives maximum management flexibility.
Therefore, if the sound appears again after updating the software, the procedure must be repeated. Also, some instant messengers have a “Night Mode” function, which automatically mutes sounds at a given period of time, which can be an excellent alternative to turning it off completely.
Features of background processes
Some instant messengers on the MIUI shell can be “killed” by the system to save energy. If notifications do not arrive at all (neither sound nor visual), check the auto-start and battery saving settings for a specific application in the "Applications" -> "Permissions" section.
Using Do Not Disturb mode and schedules
Mode "Do not disturb" (Do Not Disturb) is a powerful tool in your arsenal user Xiaomi, which is often underestimated. Unlike simple silent mode, it allows you to create complex scenarios. You can set the phone so that it is silent at night, but lets calls from loved ones pass through, or so that it ignores all messages during work, but reminds you of calendar events.
To set up a schedule, go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb. Here you can activate the item Scheduled. For example, set the time from 23:00 to 07:00. During this interval, the phone will automatically switch to silent mode. Moreover, in the subsection Exceptions you can specify which notifications should still go through. If you want to turn off the sound of SMS messages, make sure that the exceptions are not checked opposite "Messages" or «SMS/MMS».
A feature of the shell MIUI is the ability to link modes to geolocation or events. The phone itself can understand that you have come to the cinema or to work and mute the messages. This feature is called "Automatic Power On". It requires access to geolocation and analysis of your habits, but greatly simplifies life by eliminating the need to manually switch profiles every day.
| Settings parameter | Influence on SMS | Influence on calls | Visual display |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification volume = 0 | No sound | There is sound | The screen lights up |
| Silent mode | No sound | No sound (only vibration) | The screen lights up |
| Do not disturb mode | No sound (default) | No sound (unless there are exceptions) | The screen does not light up |
| Disable in the application | No sound only for this application | Does not affect | Depends on settings |
Advanced setup through the "Security" application
In smartphones Xiaomi there is a system application "Security"that combines functions antivirus, cleaner and optimizer. Few people know, but this is where some useful tools for managing notifications are hidden, which duplicate or expand system settings. This is especially true for older versions MIUIwhere the menu logic could be different.
Open the application Security and find the section "Notifications" or "Memory clearing" (depending on the version, functionality may migrate). In the notification management section, you can see a list of all applications that have the right to send you messages. Here you can not just turn off the sound, but completely prohibit the display of notifications on the lock screen or in the curtain for intrusive services.
Also in this section you often find a function "Important Notifications". The system tries to independently determine which messages are critical and which can be suppressed. You can manually adjust this list. If the default Messages app is marked as important, audio may override some general silence settings. By clearing this flag, you will ensure stricter compliance with your silenc mode rules.
Use the Boost feature in the Security app with caution. Sometimes aggressive cleaning of background processes can delay the arrival of SMS for several minutes until the application is launched again manually.
⚠️ Attention: The interface of the Security application and the functions available in it may vary depending on the firmware region (Global, China, EEA). In some versions, deep notification management is placed exclusively in the Android system settings.
Solving sound problems and diagnostics
There are situations when the user has completed all the settings, but the SMS sound is still played, or, conversely, has disappeared where it should have remained. This may be caused by a software glitch, a theme conflict, or an error in a specific update Android. In such cases, a little diagnostics is required to identify the root of the problem.
First of all, check whether the mode "Pocket" or special sounds for individual contacts are activated. Sometimes a specific number in the phone book has a unique message tone that overrides the general settings. Go to the contact, click Change and check the field "Notification sound". It is also worth checking the accessibility settings: some functions for the hearing impaired may force visual or audio signals.
If the problem is systemic in nature, try resetting application settings. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications → Messages → Memory and press “Clear”** (not to be confused with deleting data, although this is safe for SMS, they are stored in the database, but resetting the settings is preferable). This will return the rights and sound profiles of the application to the factory state, after which you can configure them again, eliminating the configuration error.
Resetting the settings of a specific application is the most effective way to fix a software glitch in which the sound is not turned off using standard methods, without affecting your personal data and correspondence.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Why does the phone vibrate even when the SMS sound is turned off?
Sound and vibration are two independent notification channels in Android. Mute does not disable vibration by default. To remove vibration, you need to go to the same notification settings (system or within the application) and find the switch "Vibration", moving it to the inactive position. Also check the “Silent” profile, in some versions MIUI it allows vibration by default.
Is it possible to turn off the sound only for advertising SMS, leaving the sound for personal ones?
It is difficult to do this using standard system tools, since the phone does not always understand the contents of the message before the signal sounds. However, some smart messaging apps (such as those from Google) have built-in spam filters that can send such messages to a separate Spam folder, which can be set to a silent notification profile.
After a firmware update, the sound settings were reset. Is this normal?
Yes, with major updates Android or transition from MIUI to HyperOS the structure of notification channels may change. The system creates new channels with standard settings (with sound). You will need to go through the settings of key applications once and re-set the desired sound parameters.
How to make the SMS sound different for different contacts?
In the standard Messages application, this function is limited. However, you can install a third-party SMS manager from Google Playthat supports rules. You can set the condition in them: “If from contact X, then sound Y.” Or use automation through applications like MacroDroid or Tasker to create complex alert scenarios.
Does the energy saving mode affect the arrival of SMS?
In extreme energy saving mode (Ultra Battery Saver) work background processes are limited. This may cause the message to be delayed until you unlock the screen, or the notification may not sound at all. To guarantee the receipt of SMS, it is recommended to add the message application to the list of exceptions to save energy.