How to disable recommendations on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face intrusive advertising that appears even without unlocking the device, and the lock screen is overgrown with unnecessary widgets, news reports and suggestions to install apps, which irritates users and reduces the speed of the system. This is not just visual noise, but aggressive marketing policy, implemented by the manufacturer to monetize budget devices.

Fortunately, MIUI shell or its modern version of HyperOS allows you to flexibly customize the interface, completely getting rid of unwanted content. In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithms that will help you return a clean and functional lock screen, you will learn how to deactivate the recommendation service, remove the wallpaper carousel and disable notifications from system applications.

Before you start setting up, you need to understand what exactly creates information noise. Most often, the source of problems is the built-in wallpaper carousel function or third-party services like Glance, preinstalled on some models, disabling these components does not affect the stability of the phone, but significantly improves the user experience.

Disabling the recommendation service in settings

The first and most important step is to turn off the global service responsible for collecting data and showing personalized content. It is this mechanism that analyzes your actions and forms recommendation feeds. To access settings, go to the Settings menu → Passwords and Security → Privacy. Here you need to find the Recommendation Service and turn the switch into an inactive state.

Once the service is disabled, the system will stop asking for your preferences, but the changes may not be effective immediately, and it is recommended that you restart the device so that all background advertising processes are completely stopped, which is a basic measure that must be performed by the owner first.

It's worth noting that different versions of the firmware may have slightly different menu layouts, so if you don't find the right item in the privacy section, try looking for it under "Special Features" or "Passwords," the main thing is to find a line that contains the word "recommendations" or "ads."

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After disabling the recommendation service, clear the Security app cache to remove the accumulated temporary files of the ad modules.

Removal of Wallpaper Carousel and Glance

The most prominent element that clutters the screen is the Wallpaper Carousel. It automatically changes the background image and offers articles or videos every time you wake up your smartphone. To remove this functionality, go to Settings → Always on screen and lock screen. Find the Wallpaper Carousel and turn it off.

On some models, especially in the CIS and Europe regions, Glance may be pre-installed instead of a standard carousel. It works on a similar principle, but has its own application on the system. To remove it, go to Settings → Applications → All applications, find Glance or Screen Lock, and select “Disable” or “Delete”.

If standard methods fail to remove the widget, it may be fixed as a system component, in which case it will help to install an alternative launcher or the use of more radical methods of cleaning through ADB, which we will discuss below. It is important to understand that the complete removal of system components requires caution, since an error can lead to unstable interface operation.

⚠️ Note: When removing system applications through ADB Make sure you know the exact name of the package.Deleting critical system files can cause the device to cyclically reboot.

Setup of notifications of system applications

Even after the core services are disabled, notifications from Xiaomi’s built-in apps can continue to bother you on the lock screen. Often it’s “My Apps,” “Music,” or “Security.” To prevent them from displaying, go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Application Notifications.

In the list that opens, look for suspicious system utilities. Click on each of them and turn off the "Notifications on the Lock Screen" option, which will allow you to get important allerts inside the application, but remove them from the locked screen, keeping it clean.

Pay particular attention to the Security app, which most often generates pop-ups that recommend clearing memory or speeding up the phone, and disabling notifications for this component will not affect its security functions, but will eliminate visual debris.

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Disabling notifications on the lock screen for system applications is the most effective way to get rid of annoying pop-ups without root rights.

Cleaning the browser cache and advertising IDs

Often the source of advertising is not the system itself, but the browser that has access to the lock screen through push notifications. Go to the browser settings (Chrome, Mi Browser) and find the Notifications section. Disable permissions for any suspicious sites that may have been added accidentally.

It’s also helpful to reset your advertising ID. It’s a unique code that advertisers use to target content. Go to Settings → Passwords & Security → Privacy → Ads and click Reset Ad ID or Turn Off Personalized Ads.

Regularly cleaning the browser cache and system services helps keep the system clean. The accumulated data may contain triggers for the ads shown. Perform this procedure once a month for prevention.

Using ADB for Advanced Removal

For users who want to get rid of all components of MIUI Ads, there is a method using USB debugging and a computer, which requires installing ADB drivers and the ADB AppControl program or using the command line, and allows you to remove even those applications that are hidden from the average user.

First, activate the developer mode. Tap the MIUI version number 7 times in a row in the About Phone menu. Then turn on USB Debugging in the advanced settings. Connect the phone to your PC and execute the command to remove ad packets.

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.misys


adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.personalassistant




adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser

These commands will remove the personal assistant, system analyzer, and browser, which is often the source of pop-up ads. Be careful: after removing the standard browser, you will need to install an alternative, such as Firefox or Chrome, if you use them.

Comparison of methods of disabling advertising

There are several levels of content control, from simple menu settings to deep modifications to the system, depending on your technical background and desired outcome. Below is a table comparing the effectiveness of different approaches.

For most users, a combination of the first two methods is sufficient; the use of ADB is justified only in cases where standard means do not help or when the device is used as a kiosk where advertising is not allowed.

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