How to permanently remove ads on the lock screen Xiaomi Poco X3: proven methods of 2026

Xiaomi Poco X3’s lock screen should be a place to quickly access important information — time, notifications and app shortcuts. But instead, many users are faced with intrusive advertising that not only distracts, but also slows down the unlocking of the smartphone, and sometimes even leads to random clicks, the reason lies in the MIUI’s proprietary shell, which integrates banner ads into system menus by default — including the lock screen.

In this article, we will look at all the working ways to disable ads on the Poco X3 lock screen, from standard settings to radical methods for power users. It is important to understand that some solutions may require root rights or disable system applications - this will affect the warranty and stability of the device. We will specify the risks in advance so that you can choose the best option.

If you just bought a Poco X3 or upgraded to the latest version of MIUI, it's likely that the ads came after the update. The manufacturer changes the settings regularly, so the instructions for the older versions may not work. We tested all the methods on the current firmware of 2026 — the data is verified.

Why does Poco X3 have a lock screen ad?

The main reason is the monetization of the MIUI shell. Xiaomi integrates ad units into system applications to compensate for the low price of the devices. On the lock screen, ads can appear in several formats:

• 📢 Banners with app installation suggestions (such as Mi Browser or games).
• 🎯 Personalized recommendations based on your activity (if synchronization with Mi Account is enabled).
• 📱 Advertising themes or wallpaper from the store MIUI Themes.
• 🔄 Pop-ups when unlocked (less commonly found in some regions).

Important: Advertising on the lock screen is not a virus. It's an official MIUI function, and it can be turned off without installing antivirus or resetting, but in some cases, ads can come back after updates, which we'll talk about.

Another nuance is the regional settings. In the firmware for China (China). ROM) Advertising is usually higher than global advertising (Global) ROM) European (EEA ROM) If you bought Poco, you'd buy it. X3 through unofficial channels, there is a high chance that the device is a “Chinese” firmware with advanced monetization.

Method 1: Disabling Advertising through MIUI Settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which are suitable for most users and do not require technical skills.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Scroll down and find the Recommendations or Ads section on the lock screen (the title may vary depending on the MIUI version).
3. Turn off the slider next to the option to Show recommendations or Personalized Ads.
4. Return to the main settings menu and go to Applications → Application Management.
5. Find the Msa app (or MIUI System Ads) and turn it off.

If there is no item with advertising in the lock screen settings, try an alternative way:

1. Go to Settings → Google → Advertising.
2. Turn off the Personalized Ads option and reset the Advertising Identifier.

This method works 70 to 80 percent of the time, but it doesn't guarantee a 100 percent result. Advertising can come back after you reboot or update your firmware. If it does, move on to the next one.

Method 2: Disable system applications (without root, but with risk)

Some MIUI system applications are responsible for displaying ads, which can be disabled, but this can lead to unstable smartphone operation or loss of functions, and we recommend this method only if the first method did not work.

List of applications that can be disabled:

How to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select Show All Apps.
3. Find the app from the table above (such as Msa).
4. Click Disable (or Remove Updates if the Disable button is inactive).
5. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

⚠️ Note: Disabling Miui Daemon or Yellow Page may result in loss of functionality (for example, themes will stop working or quick settings).If bugs appear after disabling, return the application to its original state through the same settings section.

Method 3: Using ADB to Deeply Disable Advertising

If standard methods don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a tool for debugging Android devices, which requires connecting your smartphone to your PC, but does not require root rights.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔧 It works on any version. MIUI.
• 🛡️ Does not violate the warranty (unless you use root).
• 🔄 You can bring it back with one team.

Instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. On your smartphone, turn on Developer Mode: go to Settings → About Phone → Press 7 times on the MIUI Version.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
4. Connect Poco X3 to your PC over USB and select File Transfer mode.
5. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB and type:

adb devices

(Your device name should appear as a confirmation of your connection.)

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

This command disables the main ad module. To remove the ad completely, do more:

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


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

After you execute the commands, restart your smartphone. The ads should disappear.

⚠️ Note: If after use ADB The smartphone started to slow down or errors appeared, return the disabled applications with the command: adb shell pm enable com.miui.systemAdSolution (replace the name of the package with the desired one).

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Before using ADB, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will help restore the system if something goes wrong.

Method 4: Install custom firmware (for experienced users)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can install custom firmware without advertising, a method that requires unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP, which will result in a loss of warranty and potential risks of "bricking" the device.

Popular firmware without ads for Poco X3:

• 📱 Pixel Experience (Pure Android without shell) MIUI).
• 🔄 LineageOS (Stable and Optimized Version of Android).
• 🛡️ Xiaomi.eu (modified) MIUI Advertising-free and Chinese-based).

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (requires a binding Mi Account and wait 7-14 days).
2. Install TWRP Recovery via fastboot.
3. Download the firmware (for example, Xiaomi.eu) from the official website and transfer it to your smartphone.
4. Boot to TWRP, do Wipe (data cleanup) and install firmware.

Advantages of custom firmware:

• ✅ Complete lack of advertising in the system.
• ✅ Possibility of updates without returning ads.
• ✅ Additional functions (e.g, ViPER4Android sound-wise).

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware violates warranty and can lead to unstable camera, sensors or mobile network. Before the procedure, check the reviews about a particular firmware on the forums 4PDA or XDA Developers.

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Custom firmware is the most reliable way to get rid of advertising forever, but it is only suitable for users with experience with Android.

Method 5: Third-Party Ad Blocking Apps

If you don't want to dig into settings or use ADB, you can install third-party ad blocking apps, which work by filtering network requests or blocking system windows.

The best apps for Poco X3:

How to set up Blokada:

1. Download and install the app from the official website (not from Google Play, as there is a stripped-down version).
2. Start Blokada and turn on protection.
3. Go to settings and activate the option to Block system applications.
4. Add to the blacklist the domains: tracker.miui.com sdkconfig.ad.xiaomi.com data.mistat.xiaomi.com

For AdGuard, additionally enable the Ad Blocking in Apps module and add the AdGuard Base Filter filter.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (such as App Ops) may not work on the latest versions MIUI If you have Internet problems after you install the blocker, check the settings. VPN systemically.

What if the advertisements returned after the update?

One of the most frustrating things about MIUI is that it returns ads after a firmware update, which is because updates often reset system application settings to avoid this problem:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Update the system and deactivate the option Auto boot.
• 🛠️ Use scripts to automatically disable ads: for example, MIUI Hidden Settings (requires root).

If the ad returns, repeat the steps from Method 1 or Method 3 (with ADB).

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Before updating your firmware, take screenshots of all important settings (such as the Lock Screen and Ads section) to help quickly restore configuration after the update.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Poco X3 ads