How to permanently disable ads on Poco X3 NFC: proven methods 2026

Poco X3 NFC is one of the most popular Xiaomi smartphones with an excellent price-quality ratio, but many users face intrusive advertising in MIUI. Banners in settings, push notifications from system applications, advertising in the Security menu - all this spoils the impression of the device. Fortunately, there are several ways to get rid of it once and for all, without resorting to root rights or install custom firmware.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods – from basic settings to advanced tricks with ADB. You will learn how to turn off ads in standard Xiaomi applications, block trackers and even remove unnecessary services without harming the system. All instructions are relevant for the Poco X3 NFC based on MIUI 12/13/14 (including global and European versions).

Important: some methods require care - wrong actions can lead to malfunctions in the smartphone, we explain each step in detail and warn about the possible risks.

1. disable personalized advertising in MIUI settings

The easiest way to reduce the amount of ads is to deactivate personalized ads in system settings, which will not remove all ads, but will significantly reduce the amount of ads, especially in Xiaomi applications (Mi Browser, Mi Video, Security).

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Google → Advertising (or Settings) → Additionally. → Confidentiality → Advertising in some versions MIUI).
• 🔄 Switch the slider "Personalized advertising" to the off position.
• 🗑️ Click "Reset advertising" ID" (If available, and confirm the action.
• 🔒 Go back to the main settings and go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → All the applications "MSA" (Mi System Ads, open it and click "Disable" (if the button is active).

This method works on all versions of MIUI, but has limitations:

• ❌ Does not remove ads in Mi Browser and Mi Video completely - only reduces its frequency.
• ❌ Does not block push notifications from system applications (e.g. Cleaner or Security).
• ✅ Secure – does not require superuser rights and does not affect the stability of the system.

⚠️ Note: After the advertising reset ID Some apps (like the Google Play Store) may temporarily not work properly.Reboot your smartphone if you notice a lag.

2. Blocking Ads through Xiaomi App Settings

Many Xiaomi system applications have built-in ad modules that can be manually disabled, a method that requires customization of each application, but has a noticeable effect.

List of apps that most often show ads:

• 🌐 Mi Browser – banners in the main menu and when opening new tabs.
• 🎬 Mi Video – Advertising before the videos and in recommendations.
• 🛡️ Security (Security) – banners in the section “Optimization".
• 🧹 Cleaner – Advertising when starting garbage collection.
• 📱 Themes (Themes) – banners in the “Recommended” section".

Instructions for unsetting:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → All applications.
2. Select the app from the list above (such as Mi Browser).
3. Click Notices and turn off all permissions (especially Advertising Notices).
4. Go back and select “Permissions” → turn off “Display on top of other windows” (this will prevent pop-up banners).
5. For Mi Video and Mi Browser, open the app itself, go to its settings and find the "Recommendations" or "Personalization" option - disable everything related to advertising.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling Security permissions may cause the app to stop scanning the device for viruses.If you care about security, use alternative antiviruses (e.g. Malwarebytes).

Find all system applications in Application Management | Disable notifications for each | Check permissions for Display on Other Windows | Delete cache and data (optional) |Reboot smartphone-->

3.Using ADB to Deeply Disable Advertising

If standard methods didn't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a tool for debugging Android, which allows you to completely remove the system applications responsible for displaying ads without getting root rights.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB (You can download from the official Android website).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Poco X3 NFC to your computer and confirm debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (or PowerShell in Windows) and type:

adb devices

(The serial number of your device should be displayed.)

1. Run the command to remove the MSA advertising service:

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

1. Remove unnecessary system applications (optional):

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


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop




adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.cleanmaster

1. Reboot your smartphone:

adb reboot

Effect:

• ✅ Advertising in settings and system menus disappears completely.
• ✅ Push notifications from Xiaomi are no longer coming.
• ❌ Some features (such as Mi Drop for file transfer) will become unavailable.

Installation of an alternative shell (Launcher)

If you're annoyed by ads on the home screen and in the app menu, you can replace the standard MIUI launcher with a third-party one, which won't take away ads in system applications, but will make interaction with the phone cleaner.

The best free launchers for Poco X3 NFC:

• 🏠 Nova Launcher – flexible setup, no advertising, gesture support.
• 🌌 Lawnchair is an open source lightweight launcher that mimics the Pixel Launcher.
• ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for performance, minimalist design.

How to determine:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. After installation, click the Home button and select the new launcher as the main one.
3. Customize the look to your liking (you can hide the Google search bar if it gets in the way).

Advantages:

• ✅ No Advertising on the Home Screen and App Menu.
• ✅ Ability to hide unnecessary system applications (e.g. Mi Video or Mi Music).
• ✅ Improved performance (some launchers run faster than standard ones) MIUI).

⚠️ Note: When using a third-party launcher, some chips may stop working MIUI, For example, double-pressing to lock the screen or navigation gestures.

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If after installing the launcher, lags appear, clear the application cache in the settings (Settings → Applications → [launcher name] → Memory → Clear cache).

5. Blocking Advertising via DNS or VPN

Another effective way is to redirect ad requests to empty servers using DNS or VPN, which works at the network level and blocks most banners, including those that appear in the browser and applications.

Method 1: Change of DNS

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Private DNS.
2. Select “Host Name of Private DNS Provider” and enter one of the addresses:

• 🛡️ dns.adguard.com (blocks ads and trackers).
• 🔒 1dot1dot1dot1.cloudflare-dns.com (Cloudflare with protection against malicious sites).

1. Save the settings and restart the smartphone.

Method 2: Using a VPN with ad blocking

Install one of these applications:

• 🌍 AdGuard VPN — block advertising at the level DNS + coder.
• 🔐 Blokada – Open source software for blocking ads without root.
• 🚀 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) - simple VPN tracker-proof.

Important: Some banking apps and services (such as Netflix) may block access when using a VPN, in which case add them to the exceptions in the VPN settings.

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Changing DNS is the safest way to block ads, but it doesn’t work in some apps (like YouTube or Facebook) that use their own servers to serve ads.

6. Radical-method: flashing to custom MIUI or AOSP

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can install custom firmware without advertising, which is suitable for power users, as it requires unlocking the bootloader and can be unwarranted.

Firmware options for Poco X3 NFC:

• 📱 MIUI by XDA — modified MIUI free of advertising and unnecessary applications.
• 🤖 LineageOS – “clean” Android without Xiaomi services.
• ⚡ Pixel Experience – firmware with Google Pixel interface and regular updates.

Step-by-step instruction (briefly):

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (requires a Mi Account and wait 7 days).
2. Install TWRP Recovery with Fastboot:

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img


fastboot boot twrp.img

1. Download the firmware (for example, from XDA Developers) and transfer it to your smartphone.
2. In TWRP, run Wipe (Dalvik, Cache, System, Data) and install the firmware.
3. Reset the device.

Risks:

• ❌ Loss of warranty (if the bootloader is unlocked).
• ❌ Possible bugs (unstable operation of the camera, sensors, etc.).
• ❌ Difficulty rolling back on standard firmware.

⚠️ Note: Before firmware, make a full data backup through TWRP Or Google Accounts. Some custom firmware doesn't support Widevine. L1, Netflix and other streaming services will be operating in low resolution.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing ads on the Poco X3 NFC