How to permanently remove pop-up notifications in Telegram on Android: 5 working methods

Toast notifications on Telegram on Android can be annoying, especially when they appear on top of other applications or while watching a video. Many users complain that even after muting the sound in the messenger, pop-up windows continue to distract. The problem is complicated by the fact that Telegram uses both its own notification settings and system parameters Androidwhich often work independently of each other.

In this article we will look at all the possible ways to disable pop-up notifications - from basic settings in the application itself to hidden system settings. You will learn how to completely remove pop-up banners for individual chats, channels, or for the entire messenger. We will also explain why sometimes notifications return after updating the application and how to prevent this.

Why pop-up notifications in Telegram are not disabled in the standard way

The main reason is double notification system. Telegram uses:

• 📱 Internal settings applications (responsible for sound, vibration, LED)
• ⚙️ Android system notifications (control pop-up banners and icons in the status bar)

If you have disabled notifications only in the settings Telegram, but did not affect the system parameters, banners will continue to appear. Moreover, after updating the application, some settings may be reset - this is a feature of the work Android 10+, where the system automatically restores the “recommended” settings for popular instant messengers.

Another trap - channels and groups with priority notifications. Even if you have disabled all notifications globally, channel administrators can force notifications for "important" messages through settings @notify or @grouphelp. In this case, additional actions will be required.

Method 1: Disabling notifications for a specific chat or channel

If you are annoyed by pop-ups only from certain interlocutors or channels, you can disable them selectively:

1. Open the desired chat or channel in Telegram.
2. Tap on the name of the interlocutor/channel at the top of the screen.
3. Select 🔔 Notifications (or ⚙️ Notification settings in older versions).
4. Move the slider "Pop-up notifications" to position Off..
5. For full deactivate also "Sound", "Vibration" and "LED".

⚠️ Attention: In some versions Telegram (for example, Telegram X) the path to the settings may differ. If you don't find the item 🔔 Notifications, try holding your finger on the chat name in the main list and select Disable notifications in the context menu.

Went into the settings of a specific chat|Disabled pop-up notifications|Checked the sound and vibration|Exited and re-entered the chat to apply the changes-->

Method 2: Globally disabling notifications in the Telegram settings

To disable all pop-up notifications for messenger:

1. Open Telegram and tap on ☰ (three lines) in the upper left corner.
2. Go to Settings → Notifications and sounds.
3. In the section "Chats" or "Groups/Channels" disable:
• 🔔 Pop-up notifications
• 🎵 Sound
• 📳 Vibration
• 💡 LED

Important: even after these actions, Android system notifications may continue to show banners. To completely remove them, you need to change the settings at the OS level (see Method 4).

Method 3: Setting notification priority via Android

System Android allows you to flexibly control how applications show notifications. For Telegram you can set the minimum priority:

1. Open Android Settings → Applications.
2. Find Telegram in the list and tap on it.
3. Select Notifications → Notification categories.
4. For each category ("Messages", "Groups", "Channels") set:
• 📵 Sound → Mute
• 🚫 Pop-up notifications → Disable
• 🔕 Lock screen icon → Hide content or Do not show

🔹 Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI or ColorOS) the path may differ. If you don't find notification categories, try:

Settings → Notifications → Advanced → Application notifications → Telegram

Method 4: Complete disabling through Do Not Disturb and special modes

If you need to temporarily or permanently remove all notifications (not only from Telegram), use the modes Do not disturb or Sleep:

⚠️ Attention: In mode Do not disturb blocked by default all notifications, including alarms and reminders. To avoid this, set up exceptions:

1. Log in Settings → Sound → Do Not Disturb → Exceptions.
2. Add to list "Alarms", "Reminders" and "Repeated calls".

Method 5: Radical measures - disabling the background and autorun

If all else fails, you can limit the work Telegram at the system level This will reduce the functionality of the messenger (for example, messages will arrive with a delay), but it is guaranteed. will remove pop-up windows.

Instructions for Android 9+:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Telegram → Battery.
2. Select Limit work in the background (on Samsung — Optimize battery).
3. Disable "Autostart" (on Xiaomi/Redmi/Oppo this item may be located in Settings → Applications → Autorun).
4. Go back to the application settings and reset "Cache" i "Data" (this will not delete chats, but will reset notification settings).

🔹 Consequences:

• ⏳ Messages will only arrive when you manually open the application.
• 🔄 Background synchronization will be disabled (statuses will not be updated "online").
• 📵 Pop-up notifications will disappear completely.
What to do if notifications return after resetting the data?

This happens due to the automatic restoration of settings through your Google account. To avoid the problem:

1. Before resetting, unlink Telegram from your Google account in Settings → Accounts.

2. After the reset, do not agree to restore from the backup.

3. Manually set up notifications again (see Method 2).

Additional tips for specific firmware

Smartphone manufacturers often modify Androidby adding their own notification settings. Here's what you need to know for popular brands:

• 📱 Samsung (One UI):
  • Use Settings → Notifications → Advanced settings → Pop-up notifications.
  • Disable "Smart notifications" in Settings → Additional features.
• 📱 Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO (MIUI):
  • Enable Settings → Notifications → Notification panel → Show notification icons → select Hide for Telegram.
  • Disable "Pop-up windows" in Settings → Apps → Telegram → Notifications → Pop-up notifications.
• 📱 Huawei/Honor (EMUI):
  • Use Settings → Notifications → Notification Center → disable "Banners" for Telegram.
  • In Settings → Battery → Launch applications install for Telegram Manual launch.

🔹 For owners Android 12+: In new versions system appeared "Notification source". To disable it:

Settings → Applications → Telegram → Notifications → Advanced → Notification source → Disable

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On devices with shells (MIUI, One UI, EMUI) standard Android settings may not work. Always check the additional settings in the "Notifications" or "Advanced Features" section.

Common errors and how to avoid them

Many users experience that notifications return after a reboot or update. Here are typical errors and their solutions:

⚠️ Attention: If you use two Telegram accounts on one device (for example, main and work), notification settings will have to be configured separately for each account. Switch between profiles via ☰ → Switch account and repeat the steps from Method 2.

• 🔄 "After updating Telegram, notifications returned":

  This happens because the application resets the settings to standard. Solution: after updating, re-run Method 2 i Method 3.

• 📵 "Disabled everything, but banners still appear":

  Check if Telegram is added in "Priority notifications" (on Samsung) or "Important notifications" (on Xiaomi). These lists often ignore global settings.

• 🔕 "Notifications have disappeared, but now no messages are coming":

  Most likely, you have disabled "Background activity" (see Method 5). Return the battery settings to their original state or add Telegram to optimization exceptions.

ACTION: NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE
PACKAGE: org.telegram.messenger
COMMAND: set_interruption_filter(INTERRUPTION_FILTER_NONE)