How to permanently disable the advertising wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Advertising wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most annoying features of firmware MIUI, The manufacturer does not want to remove even in new versions. Every time you unlock the screen or scrolle your desktop, users encounter intrusive “Recommended Wallpaper” banners that not only spoil the appearance of the interface, but also collect preferences for targeted advertising. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable this feature – from standard settings to deep system changes that work even on the latest versions. MIUI 14/15 HyperOS.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi specifically complicates the process of disabling ads by masking settings as “personalization” or “recommendations.” Some methods require superuser rights (root), others work without them, but can reset after a system update. We tested all options on Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13 Ultra devices — the results are summarized in the comparison table below.

If you're tired of constantly notifying yourself of new wallpaper, or if you notice that your phone is downloading background images to your desktop, this will help you regain control of your device, start with the simplest ways and gradually move on to radical measures for power users.

1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

The first and most obvious way is to take advantage of the built-in options, and unfortunately, Xiaomi moves these settings regularly, so the path may vary depending on the firmware version. MIUI 12-15 and HyperOS:

• 📱 For MIUI 14/15: Settings → Desktop → Personalization → Recommended wallpaper → Turn off the slider "Show recommendations".
• 🖼️ For HyperOS: Settings → Screen. → Lock screen style → Wallpaper recommendations → select "Disable".
• ⚙️ For older versions (MIUI 12): Settings → Desktop → Desktop settings → Recommended wallpaper.

If your MIUI version does not explicitly include "Recommended Wallpaper", try an alternative path:

1. Long press on the free space of the desktop → Wallpaper settings.
2. Slap the gear icon (⚙️) top-right.
3. Find the "Recommendations" or "Personalized Wallpaper" option and deactivate it.

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO X5 Pro) after disabling the ad through the settings, it can appear again in 1-2 days, due to the background update of the com.miui.miservice service, which restores the default settings.

2. Disconnection through "Special Features" (without root)

A little-known way to block ads is to use the “Remove Unnecessary Items” feature in the special features section, which does not require superuser rights and works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices:

1. Open Settings → Special features → Removal of unnecessary elements.
2. Activate the slider at the top of the screen.
3. Return to your desktop and tap the Recommended Wallpaper icon (usually when you scroll left).
4. Click on the Remove or Hide button that appears.

This method does not remove ads completely, but only hides them visually. However, after a device reboot or MIUI update, the element may appear again. For permanent effect, we recommend combining this method with disabling background services (see section 4).

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If the Remove button doesn’t appear, try turning on the developer mode first: 7 times tap on Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. Then go back to Special Features and repeat the steps.

3. Blocking through ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use ADB, a deep-tuning tool for Android, which doesn't require root rights, but requires connecting your phone to your computer, and the advantage of this method is that you can block ads at the system level without losing your warranty.

You'll need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 taps → Additional settings → Developer parameters → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices Wait for the serial number of the device to appear.
4. Follow the command to disable wallpaper ads: adb shell pm hide com.miui.miservice If the command doesn't work, try an alternative: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miservice

Once you complete the command, the ad carousel will disappear, but some personalization features (such as themes) may stop working.

adb shell pm enable com.miui.miservice

4. Disconnection of MIUI background services

The wallpaper carousel is run by several system services that can be manually disabled, which will not remove the ads completely, but will significantly reduce their appearance. The method works without root, but requires caution - improperly disabling services can lead to unstable phone operation.

Follow the instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the filter icon (☰) and select Show all applications.
3. Find and open the following services: 📌 com.miui.miservice (main advertising service) 📌 com.android.themes (themes and wallpapers) 📌 com.miui.systemAdSolution (system advertising)

Shut down.

Stop it.

Warehouse → Clear cache / Clear data

⚠️ Note: Disabling com.miui.miservice may cause errors when you try to change wallpapers through the standard menu.In this case, use third-party applications to change background images (for example, WallpapersCraft or Backdrops).

5. Radical method: removal via TWRP (root required)

If you're willing to go to extreme lengths and you have a root-enabled custom recavator (TWRP), you can completely delete the system files that are responsible for advertising, a method that offers a 100% guarantee of getting rid of the wallpaper carousel, but requires technical skills and can lead to a loss of warranty.

Step-by-step:

Install TWRP and get root rights (for example, through Magisk)

Create a backup of the /system partition in TWRP

Download a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer)

Check the battery charge (at least 50%)-->

1. Boot to TWRP (clip Power + Volume up when turned on).
2. mount /system (in TWRP: Mount → System)
3. Open the root file manager and go to /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemAdSolution Remove the entire folder.
4. Go to /system/app/Themes and delete Themes.apk and Themes.odex files (if any).
5. Reboot the phone.

After this action, the advertising carousel will disappear forever, but:

• ❌ Standard topics will stop working MIUI.
• ❌ Some system applications (such as Mi Video) may be error-prone.
• ✅ But all advertising will disappear, including banners in the settings and notifications about new wallpaper.

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Deleting system files via TWRP is the most reliable way, but it is irreversible without flashing it. If you are not sure about your actions, use methods without root (sections 1-4).

6.Alternative solutions: third-party launchers and firmware

If none of the above methods worked, there are two options:

1. 📱 Install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher, Lawnchair or Microsoft Launcher) that will completely replace the standard interface. MIUI, And the downside is that you lose some of your features. MIUI (For example, gestures or quick settings).
2. 🔄 Switch to custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS, Pixel Experience or ArrowOS) these firmwares are devoid of advertising and pre-installed Xiaomi applications, but require unlocking the bootloader and may take away warranties.

For installation of a third-party launcher:

1. Download. APK-file from the official website (for example, Nova Launcher).
2. Install the application and select it as the default launcher in the settings (Settings → Applications → Default → Launcher).
3. Configure the interface for yourself (you can hide the standard MIUI widgets).

To switch to custom firmware:

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (requires a binding Mi Account).
• 📥 Download the right firmware for your model on the forum XDA Developers.
• 🔧 Install. TWRP And run custom software.

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware will void the warranty and may result in a device being inoperable.Be sure to back up all data through the device before the procedure. TWRP or Mi PC Suite.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper advertising on Xiaomi