Advertising on Xiaomi TVs is one of the most annoying features of the brand’s budget Smart TVs. Unlike premium Sony or LG models, where banner ads are rare, Mi TV, Redmi TV and Xiaomi TV A Pro owners face intrusive offers every time they turn on the device, in the settings menu, and even while watching movies, and the problem is relevant for all versions of MIUI TV firmware – from old 2018 builds to the latest updates of 2026.
In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to remove ads on Xiaomi TVs, from official methods through settings to hidden features for power users. Importantly, some solutions require an Internet connection or temporary disabling of updates, so check network stability before you start. Also note that after resetting settings or updating firmware, ads may return — we’ll tell you how to avoid this.
Why Xiaomi TV is getting ads and can it be removed forever?
Xiaomi TVs are classified as “smart” devices with Android TV (modified shell MIUI TV).
- 📢 Mi Home is a smart home app integrated into the system. Responsible for banners on the home screen.
- 🎬 PatchWall – Xiaomi’s proprietary shell for Smart TV, It analyzes your preferences and shows “recommendations” (including paid ones).
- 🔄 Automatic updates – new advertising modules often come along with new software versions.
Can you remove ads forever? Technically, but with reservations:
- ✅ Official methods (through settings) remove up to 80% of banners, but do not guarantee 100% result.
- ⚙️ Hidden features (e.g., disabling Xiaomi services through the ADB) It has a more lasting effect, but requires skills.
- 🚫 Complete removal of advertising is possible only with receipt ROOT-rights that deprives of warranty and can lead to a “brick” of the device.
If you’re not willing to take risks, start with safe ways – they work on 90% of models, including the Mi TV 4A, Mi TV 4S, Redmi Smart TV X and Xiaomi TV Q2.
Method 1: Disabling personalized advertising in settings
The easiest and safest way to do this is to deactivate the collection of your preferences, which won't take away all the banners, but it will reduce the number of banners significantly. MIUI TV 2.0-4.0 (2018-2026.).
Steps:
- Turn on the TV and go to the main screen (Home button on the remote).
- Open Settings → Accounts and Security → Privacy.
- Find Personalized Advertising (or Advertising Preferences) and turn off the slider.
- Return to the Privacy section and select Reset Advertising ID (if any).
- Restart the TV (Settings → Device → Reboot).
Effect: 10-15 minutes after the reboot, banners in the “Recommendations” section will disappear and the number of ads in PatchWall will decrease. MIUI TV) may remain.
☑️ What to check after disabling advertising
⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Mi) TV 4A 32) item Personalized advertising may not be available, in which case proceed to Method 2.
Method 2: Suspend system updates
MIUI TV updates often bring not only new features but additional ad modules as well. If you don't want to face a sudden appearance of banners after an update, temporarily disable automatic updates:
Instructions:
- Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
- Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Update Settings.
- Turn off the option of Automatic Download Updates.
- Return to System Update and click Suspend Updates (if any).
Importantly, this method doesn't remove existing ads, it only prevents new ads from appearing. For full effect, combine it with the first method.
| Model TV set | Does the suspension of updates support | Risk of Advertising Return |
|---|---|---|
| Mi TV 4A/4S (2018–2020) | Yes. | High (advertisements return after manual update) |
| Redmi Smart TV X (2021–2022) | Yes. | Medium (partial return after 2-3 months) |
| Xiaomi TV A Pro (2023) | No (only disabling auto updates) | Low (little advertising initially) |
| Xiaomi TV Q2 (2026) | Yes. | Minimum (advertising is almost never returned) |
⚠️ Warning: Disabling updates completely can cause security problems, and we recommend checking critical patches manually every 3-4 months (without installing them).
Method 3: Resetting Advertising ID via ADB (for power users)
If standard methods don’t work, you can use the Android debugging bridge (ADB) to reset the advertising ID, which works on all Xiaomi TV models with Android TV 9.0+, but requires a PC connection.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original from Xiaomi).
- 📥 Platform Tools (includes adb).
Step-by-step:
- Turn on the developer mode on the TV: Go to Settings → About TV. Find the build number and click on it 7 times in a row (the notification will appear "You became a developer").
Settings → Device → Developer parameters
- USB debugging
- Debugging over the network (if you connect over Wi-Fi)
- Connect the TV to your PC via USB (or Wi-Fi if you choose to debug the network).
- Open the command line (Windows) or terminal on your computer (macOS/Linux) and execute the commands: adb devices (a device should appear, for example, 192.168.1.100:5555) adb shell settings put global adb_install_enabled 1 adb shell settings put global development_settings_enabled 1 adb shell pm clear com.miui.systemAdSolution
- Reboot the TV.
Pros of the method:
- ✅ Completely clean main screen without banners.
- ✅ Possibility of customizing the appearance (themes, icons).
- ✅ Quick access to frequently used applications.
Cons:
- ❌ Some Xiaomi remote functions may not work properly.
- ❌ System notifications (for example, about low charge remote) will still appear.
- Save the changes and restart the TV.
Efficiency of the method:
- 📵 Blocks up to 90% of PatchWall ads and system notifications.
- 🔒 It does not affect the speed of the Internet (unlike the Internet). VPN).
- 🔄 Requires resetting after resetting the TV.
⚠️ Attention: Some DNS-servers (e.g. 1.1.1.3) can block not only ads, but also some legitimate content (e.g. YouTube trailers). DNS Or try 8.8.8.8 (Google).
What to do if the ad returns after the update
Even after a successful ad disablement, it may reappear after a firmware update. Here's how to avoid it:
- Reverse to the previous version of the software (if the update brought too much advertising): Download the old firmware for your model from the 4PDA forum. Reset the TV to factory settings (Settings → Device → Reset). Install firmware through Recovery (instructions are available on thematic forums).
- Use the “blacklist” of updates: In Settings → Update system press three points (⋮) and select Ignore this update. Repeat this for each new version that contains ad modules.
Install the modified firmware
- Firmware like MIUI TV Pro or LineageOS for TV removes ads at the system level.
- Risk: loss of warranty and possible bugs in the remote / applications.