Where and how to disable ads in Xiaomi devices: the complete guide

Advertising in Xiaomi devices is one of the most talked-about topics among the brand’s users, on the one hand, it allows the company to keep prices on the affordable level, on the other hand, it is annoying with constant banners on the menu, notifications and built-in offers. If you are tired of intrusive advertising on MIUI, Mi TV or other gadgets of the ecosystem, this article will help you understand where it can be turned off – from standard settings to hidden settings.

It is important to understand that methods differ depending on the type of device (smartphone, TV, smartwatch), firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14 or HyperOS) and even regional firmware (global, Chinese, European).We have collected current ways for 2026, including bypassing restrictions on some models. If your device does not respond to standard settings, do not rush to reset it to factory, first check the alternatives from this manual.

Why is Xiaomi so full of ads and can it be removed?

Xiaomi has openly stated that some of its revenue comes from displays in MIUI’s branded shell and ecosystem services, which reduces the cost of devices but creates discomfort for users. In recent firmware versions (starting with MIUI 12.5), the company has added more options to disable ads, however:

• 📱 On smartphones, ads remain in system applications (Browser, Music, Themes), even if you turn off personalized ads.
• 📺 On TVs, banners are embedded in the main menu of PatchWall and are not always blocked by standard means.
• ⌚ In smartwatches, push notifications come via Mi Fit or Zepp Life unless you set up filtering.

Chinese firmware (CN-ROM) devices have 2-3 times more ads than global versions (EEA/Global) and are harder to disable without root rights. You can only completely remove all banners by installing custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu), but this requires unlocking the bootloader and takes away warranties. In this article, we will focus on legal methods that do not violate the terms of service.

Disabling Advertising in Xiaomi Smartphones (MIUI/HyperOS)

On smartphones, ads appear in several places: in Settings, on the lock screen, in system applications (Browser, Music, Themes), and in the form of push notifications. Let's take a look at how to remove each type individually.

1. disable personalized advertising in the Mi Account

This is a basic step that reduces the number of targeted ads, but does not eliminate them completely.

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Account.
2. Go to Account Settings → Personalization and Advertising.
3. Turn off the sliders: 🔘 Personalized recommendations 🔘 Interest-based advertising

OK.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13 for Redmi Note 10) these options may not be available.

2. Removal of Advertising from System Applications

Ads in Browser, Music and Themes are disabled separately for each application, and the following are the paths for the most problematic services:

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If the Files do not open a hidden menu, try to click on the application version 7-10 times in a row with an interval of 1 second.

3. Remove ads from the lock screen

The banners on the lock appear because of the function "Recommendations on the lock screen."

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Additional Settings → Recommendations on the lock screen.
3. Turn off the slider Show recommendations.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 9A, Poco M3) This item may be called Mi Globe or Recommendation Services. If you don't have an option, try turning off automatic theme loading in Settings. → Topics.

Personalized Advertising Disabled in Mi Account|

Banners removed in Browser, Music, Themes|

Recommended on the lock screen |

Notifications from system applications (settings of each)-->

How to turn off ads on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV)

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A2, Mi TV Q2, Redmi Smart TV) use the PatchWall shell, where ads are built into the main menu, recommendations and even settings. Unlike smartphones, there is no single switch – you have to configure each section separately.

1. Disabling Advertising in PatchWall Main Menu

The most intrusive banners appear on the home screen to remove them:

1. Press the Home button on the remote to open PatchWall Settings.
2. Select Settings → Personalization → Content recommendations.
3. Turn it off: 📌 Banner advertisements 📌 Sponsored content 📌 Personalized recommendations

2. Removal of ads from apps (Prime Video, Netflix, local services)

Even after PatchWall is disabled, ads can be displayed inside apps, such as Prime Video or Netflix, where banners are embedded at the service level and can only be removed through account settings (not Xiaomi), but for local apps (Mi Video, Live TV) there is a solution:

1. Open a problem app (such as Mi Video).
2. Move to the ⚙ Settings → Advertising preferences.
3. Turn off Personalized Ads and Show Promo Content.

⚠️ Note: On TVs with Chinese firmware (sold through AliExpress or local resellers), these settings can be blocked, in which case only the flashing to the global version will help. MIUI TV.

3. Blocking of advertising notices

Xiaomi TVs sometimes send push notifications with ads via Mi Home or PatchWall to turn them off:

1. Go to Settings → All settings → Notifications.
2. Find PatchWall and Mi Home in the list, open the settings.
3. Turn off Display notifications for both applications.

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On Xiaomi TVs, you can’t turn off ads completely without root rights, but you can reduce the number of ads by 80-90% through PatchWall and system applications settings.

Disabling advertising in smart watches and fitness bracelets Xiaomi

Smart watches (Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, Watch S3) and fitness bracelets (Mi Band 8, Smart Band Pro) show ads in the form of notifications from the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app. Unlike smartphones, there is no separate menu to turn off banners - you need to configure the app on the phone.

1.Setting up notifications in Mi Fit/Zepp Life

To remove push notifications:

1. Open the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app on your smartphone.
2. Go to Profile → Settings → Notifications.
3. Turn it off: 🔔 Promotional communications 🔔 News and updates 🔔 Special proposals

Android

Settings → Applications → Mi Fit → Notifications

2. Disabling advertising on the watch screen

On some models (such as the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro), ads appear as widgets or banners on the menu.

1. On the clock, go to Settings → Screen → Widgets.
2. Remove widgets marked “Recommended” or “Sponsored”.
3. Turn off Automatic download widgets in the same menu.

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If the watch has banners in the app menu, try resetting the device to factory settings (Settings → System → Reset).This will remove all third-party widgets, but retain the basic features.

Hidden methods: ADB-command and config editing

If the standard settings do not help, you can use ADB-Android Debug Bridge, which works on smartphones and TVs, but requires you to connect the device to your computer.

1. Disabling Advertising via ADB (for smartphones)

Before you start, make sure that the phone is debugging via USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – 7 clicks on version, then Additional → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Next, connect your phone to your PC and execute commands in the terminal (or PowerShell for Windows):

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics

These commands disable the system services responsible for displaying ads, and after the device is rebooted, the banners should disappear.

2. editing the hosts file (blocking advertising servers)

A more radical way is to block the domains from which the ads are downloaded.

1. Download the hosts file with locks (for example, from here).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and copy the file to /system/etc/hosts (root rights required).
3. Reset the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi advertising