How to permanently remove ads on Poco X3 Pro: from system notifications to banners in MIUI

Poco X3 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones from Xiaomi due to the ratio of price and performance, but many users face intrusive advertising in the shell of MIUI. Banners in the settings menu, pop-up notifications, advertising in standard applications – all this spoils the impression of the device. Fortunately, there are several ways if not to remove the ad completely, then at least to minimize it.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, from basic MIUI settings to advanced tricks with disabling system services. It is important to understand that the Poco X3 Pro runs on a global or Chinese version of firmware, and the approaches will differ. Also note that some methods require unlocking the bootloader or installing custom firmware, which may be insecure.

If you're not ready for radical measures, start with the first three methods -- they don't require root rights and they're good for beginners. For experienced users, we've prepared instructions for disabling ADB ads and modifying system files.

1. disable personalized advertising in MIUI settings

The easiest way to reduce impressions is to deactivate personalized recommendations, which won't take away the ads completely, but will make them less intrusive. MIUI 12/13/14 Poco X3 Pro:

1. Open Settings → Google → Advertising.
2. Click Disable Personalized Ads and confirm the selection.
3. Return to the basic settings and go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings (cog in the upper right corner) → Special Access Rights → Advertising Notifications.
4. Turn off sliders for all apps that have access to ad impressions (e.g. Mi Video, Mi Browser, Themes).

This method works on global firmware (e.g. MIUI Global), and on the Chinese versions (MIUI China), the path may differ, and some menu items may not.

⚠️ Note: After disabling personalized ads in Google Settings, some services (such as YouTube or Google Play Store) may continue to display general advertising.

2. Removal of Advertising through Application Settings

Many standard MIUI applications (e.g. Mi Browser, Mi Video, Themes) have built-in ad modules, which can be disabled individually:

• 📱 Mi Browser: Open your browser → Settings → Additionally. → Promotional notices → Turn off all sliders.
• 🎬 Mi Video: Go to the app → Profile → Settings → Advertising recommendations → Select to disconnect.
• 🎨 Themes: In the launcher, keep your finger in an empty place → Settings of topics → Banner advertisements → turn off the show.
• 📊 Security (Security): Settings → Cleanup → Settings → Promotional notices → deactivate.

If an app is not in use, it is better to disable or remove updates (for system applications). For example, Mi Browser can be replaced with Google Chrome or Firefox, and Mi Video can be replaced with YouTube or VLC.

On Chinese firmware (MIUI China), some applications (such as Mi Pay or Mi Home) may not have the option to disable ads, in which case only custom firmware installation or ADB use will help.

3. Disabling Advertising through ADB (without root)

If the standard settings do not help, you can use debugging on ADB. This method does not require root rights, but requires a computer and USB-Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on Poco X3 Pro: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools, and open the command line in the adb.exe folder.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device is displayed, execute: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution

This command removes the system application responsible for displaying the ads. After rebooting, the banners in the settings and notifications menu should disappear. If the ad remains, try additional commands:

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


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




adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.msa.global

⚠️ Note: Removing system applications through ADB This can cause some functions to function unstable (e.g., Mi Share or Game Turbo!

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If after ADB commands, the ad returned after the MIUI update, repeat the procedure. To avoid this, turn off automatic update of system applications in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three points → Auto Update.

4. Installation of custom firmware (for experienced users)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, installing custom firmware (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or Xiaomi.eu) will completely remove ads.

• 🔓 Requires unlocking the bootloader (will result in data reset and loss of warranty).
• 📱 Certain functions (IR-Game Turbo, or Blaster, may not work properly.
• 🔄 Updates to the firmware will have to be installed manually.

The most popular option for the Poco X3 Pro is the Xiaomi.eu firmware (a modified version of MIUI without ads).

1. Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Mi Account and wait 7 days).
2. Download the Xiaomi.eu firmware for Poco X3 Pro (codename vayu) from the official website.
3. Install it through TWRP (Castom Recovery).

Once you install custom firmware, the ads will disappear forever, but you will lose official support and warranty. If the phone is still warranty, you better use other methods.

5. Alternative methods: launchers and blockers

If you do not want to mess with the system settings, you can simply replace the standard applications with alternative ones:

• 🏠 Launcher: Install Nova Launcher, Lawnchair or Hyperion Launcher – they do not show ads and allow you to customize the interface.
• 🌐 Browser: Replace Mi Browser with Firefox, Brave or Chrome with notifications disabled.
• 📺 Video player: Use VLC or MX Player instead of Mi Video.
• 🛡️ Ad Blocker: Apps like Blokada or AdGuard can block ad domains at the level of the ad DNS.

To block advertising at the network level:

1. Install AdGuard or Blokada from F-Droid.
2. Activate. VPN-mode.
3. Add to the blacklist the domains ad.mi.com, track.miui.com, data.mistat.xiaomi.com.

This method will not remove banners in the settings menu, but will significantly reduce the number of impressions in applications and the browser.

What if the advertisements returned after the update?

Xiaomi regularly releases MIUI updates that can reset settings or return remote system applications.

1. Check if your settings are reset in Settings → Google → Advertising.
2. Repeat the ADB commands (Section 3).
3. Turn off automatic updates to system applications in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three Points → Auto Update.
4. If you use custom firmware, upgrade it to the latest version.

On Chinese firmware (MIUI China), ads can come back more often, in which case only switching to Xiaomi.eu or other custom firmware will help.

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Global firmware (MIUI Global) has less advertising than Chinese firmware (MIUI China), and if possible, reflash your phone to the global version via the Mi Flash Tool.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing ads on Poco X3 Pro