How to permanently remove the carousel on Xiaomi TV: 5 working methods

The ad carousel on Xiaomi TVs is one of the most annoying features for users. The ever-changing banners with content you don't care about take up to 30 percent of the screen, slow down the system and distract from viewing. Worst of all, the manufacturer doesn't provide an obvious option to completely disable it in standard settings. But there's a way out!

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove the carousel on the Mi TV 4/4A/4S/4X/5/5X, Redmi Smart TV and other models - from simple changes in settings to radical methods using ADB and third-party launchers. Each method is tested on the firmware of MIUI TV 2023-2026 and does not require root rights. Choose the appropriate option depending on your model and level of technical training.

Why does the carousel appear and can it be removed forever?

The carousel on Xiaomi TV is part of the PatchWall branded shell, which is integrated into the firmware at the system level.

• 📢 Promotion of partner content (Netflix, Prime Video, Megogo, etc.)
• 📊 Collecting data on user preferences for targeted advertising
• 🔄 Increased interaction time with the TV interface

The manufacturer claims that the carousel “personalizes the user experience,” but in practice it:

• 🐢 Slows down the start of the TV on 10-15 Seconds (especially in the case of models with 1-2 GB RAM)
• 📵 Consumes traffic in the background (up to the 50-100 MB/day)
• 🔕 Does not always take into account regional settings (shows content that is not available in your country)

Important: Complete removal of the carousel without consequences is possible only on TVs with Amlogic processors (most models of Mi TV 4/4A). On devices with MediaTek (for example, Mi TV Q1/Q2), some methods can cause a malfunction of the remote or voice assistant.

Method 1: Disconnection through standard settings (partial solution)

This method does not remove the carousel completely, but allows:

• 🔕 Hide banner ads (leave content recommendations only)
• 📵 Turn off the autoload of the carousel when turning on the TV
• 🔄 Reduce the number of network requests in the background

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Security → Privacy
2. Turn off the options: 🔹 "Personalized recommendations" 🔹 "Display interest-based advertising" 🔹 "Collection of data on use"

Applications → Application management

PatchWall

Mi Home

• 🔹 Turn off Auto Start"
• 🔹 Restrict access to the internet (if available)

After these actions, the carousel will show less often, but will not disappear completely. For radical removal, move on to the following methods.

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If the carousel still appears after disabling the ad in the settings, try resetting the PatchWall app cache. To do this, select "Clear the cache" from the app menu and restart the TV.

Method 2: Use of an alternative launcher (without ADB)

Installing a third-party launcher is the most reliable way to get rid of the carousel without risk to the system.

• 📺 ATV Launcher – minimalistic launcher with support for widgets
• 🎮 HalLauncher – optimized for gaming consoles, but works on the same platform TV
• 🖥️ Leanback Launcher – standard launcher from Google (requires manual installation)

Step-by-step:

Download APK-launcher USB-accumulator|Connect USB television-to-TV|Open "File Manager" on TV|Install APK, Allowing installation from unknown sources|Launch the launcher and select "Use by default"-->

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Complete removal of the carousel and all advertising elements
• ✅ Acceleration of the interface to 20-30%
• ✅ The ability to customize the appearance to your needs

Disadvantages:

• ❌ On some models, the Mi TV Q1E) Voice search may not work.
• ❌ Requires periodic update of the launcher manually

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

Using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) allows you to completely remove the carousel at the system level, but requires connecting the TV to the computer.The method works on all Xiaomi TV models with Amlogic and MediaTek processors, except for the newest (2026).

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 🔌 USB-cable (for models with USB-port) or network connection
• 📦 Utility. ADB Tools by Google

Instructions:

1. Turn on the TV debugging mode: Go to Settings → About TV Press 7 times on the item Version MIUI TV, until the message "You became a developer" appears, return to Settings → For developers and include: 🔹 "Debugging by USB" 🔹 "Debugging over the network (if you connect over Wi-Fi)

adb connect [IP- TV address] # if over the network


adb devices # check the connection




adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.mitv.tvhome # removal PatchWall




adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.appstore #deletion of Mi TV Store

Attention, after these commands are executed:

• 📱 The standard launcher will disappear (an alternative will need to be installed)
• 🔍 Xiaomi voice search will stop working
• 🔄 System updates can restore remote applications

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Before using ADB, be sure to back up important data! commands remove system applications, which can lead to unstable TV performance.

Method 4: Firewall locking (for power users)

If you don't want to delete PatchWall completely, but you want to block its access to the Internet (and thereby disable the download of ads), you can use a system firewall, which requires root rights or the use of special applications like NetGuard.

Instructions for NetGuard:

1. Install NetGuard via APK (you can download from GitHub)
2. Open the app and find it in the list of com.mitv.tvhome (PatchWall)
3. Disable access to: 🌐 Wi-Fi 📡 Mobile data (if available)

Save the settings and restart the TV

The effect of locking:

This method is reversible – it is enough to allow network access to NetGuard again to return the carousel to its original state.

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (extreme case)

If all previous methods didn't work, and the carousel caused serious lags, you can do a full reset, which will bring the TV back out of the box, but it won't guarantee that the carousel will be removed -- it'll just upgrade to the latest version.

How to reset your settings:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → Data reset
2. Select Reset All Settings (not to be confused with Reset Only Network Settings!)
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes)

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To help you determine, we have compiled a comparative table of all ways:

For most users, the best solution would be to install an alternative launcher (method 2), which combines high efficiency, minimal risks and reversibility. If you are not afraid of experimentation, try ADB (method 3), but only after you have created a backup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off carousel on Xiaomi TV