How to permanently disable Google recommendations on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Tired of seeing unnecessary news, ads and “interesting topics” from Google on Xiaomi’s home screen?You’re not alone: 9to5Google found that 68 percent of MIUI users actively try to remove Google Discover and other recommendations. The problem is that Xiaomi integrates Google services at the firmware level, and standard settings are often hidden or not working.

In this article — 5 working methods (including hidden settings) MIUI and ADB-Teams) to completely disable personalized recommendations, newsfeeds and ads from Google on any Xiaomi smartphone (from Redmi Note) 10 Xiaomi 14 All methods tested for MIUI 14/15 Android 12–14, Following the latest Google Policy Updates (June) 2026).

⚠️ Some methods require root or ADB — If you're a beginner, start with the first three ways (they're safe).

1. disable Google Discover via MIUI settings

The easiest way is to remove the Google Discover widget (aka “Review”) to the left of the home screen, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12+, but does not remove recommendations elsewhere (such as in the search bar or Google Assistant).

Instructions:

• 📱 Click on the free space on the main screen for a long time. → Select Screen Settings.
• 🔍 Scroll down to the section Additional → Find the Google Review (or Google Discover).
• 🚫 Switch the slider to the off position..
• 🔄 If you don’t have a point, update the Google App to the Play Market or use the method. №2.

⚠️ Warning: Once disabled, the widget will disappear, but Google will continue to collect your interests for displays in other services (such as YouTube or Google Search). → Google → Managing a Google Account → Data and personalization → Advertising settings and disable advertising personalization.

2. Removal of recommendations through Google App settings

If Google Discover is disabled but recommendations still appear in the search bar, the Google App itself is to blame.This method will remove all personalized clues, including:

• 📰 Newsfeed in search;
• 🎬 Recommendations for videos and articles;
• 🛒 Advertising banners in search results.

How to turn it off:

1. Open the Google App (the icon with the letter G on a colored background).
2. Slip on the profile avatar → Settings.
3. Select General → Personal Results and turn off the slider.
4. Go back and go to General → Autocomplete with predictions → disable all options.
5. For full effect, clear the app's cache: Settings → Apps → Google → Memory → Clear the cache.

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If the recommendations returned after a few days, then Google App has updated and reset. №4 (disconnection through ADB).

3.Reset personalization through Google account

This method completely resets all the data Google has collected about you to show recommendations, which is suitable if you want to “nullify” your interest history, but are not ready to use ADB or root.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Google → Manage your Google account.
2. Go to the Data and Personalization tab.
3. Scroll to Advertising Settings → click Disable Ad Personalization.
4. Go back and select Activity Management → Activity in Web Search and Applications.
5. Click Delete → Select For All Time → Confirm Deletion.

⚠️ Attention: Resetting activity will also remove:

• 📍 Location history (if included);
• 🔍 History of search queries;
• 🎵 Recommendations for YouTube Music and Google Play.

4. Disconnection via ADB (no root)

If standard methods don't work, you'll have to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which permanently disables:

• 📱 Google Discover widget;
• 🔍 Personalized search tips;
• 📢 Advertising Notifications from Google.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux;
• 📲 USB-TypeC Cable (Original!);
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB (download from Android).

Instructions:

1. Turn on developer mode on Xiaomi: Settings → About phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times)
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
4. Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
5. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.magazines pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher

⚠️ Attention: After completing these commands:

• ✅ Google Discover widget will disappear;
• ✅ No more recommendations in search;
• ❌ Google Assistant may break (if you need it, use it) №5);
• ❌ Some system updates can return settings (solved by re-entering commands).

5. Radical method: removal through root or custom firmware

If you are willing to go to extreme measures, the complete removal of Google services is possible only with root rights or through custom firmware (for example, LineageOS), this method is suitable for advanced users, because:

• 🔓 Requires bootloader unlocking (brick risk);
• 🚨 Violates Xiaomi’s Guarantee;
• 📵 Could break Google Pay, Widevine L1 (Full. HD streaming).

A list of Google apps that can be safely removed through root (use Titanium Backup or ADB root rights):

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Deleting Google Play Services will render Play Market, Gmail and other apps inoperable, and instead of deleting unnecessary services, you can freeze them via Titanium Backup or Lucky Patcher (requires root).

An alternative to root is to install custom firmware without GApps (like LineageOS for MicroG).

• ✅ Get rid of all Google services;
• ✅ Keep the functionality of the smartphone (calls, SMS, web-based);
• ✅ Use alternative stores (F-Droid, Aurora Store).

🔗 Useful references:

• 📥 Official website of LineageOS;
• 🛠️ XDA Developers (instructions for unlocking bootloader for Xiaomi);
• 🔧 MicroG (replacement of Google Services for custom firmware).

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

You don't know where to start? In the table below, you can compare all the ways in terms of efficiency and complexity.

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For 90% of users, a combination of methods is enough. №2 and №3 (Google App settings) + This will remove most of the recommendations without risk to the system.

FAQ: Frequent questions