How to completely disable recommendations on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 working ways

Banner ads, intrusive notifications about “popular apps” and MIUI system tips annoy most owners of Xiaomi Redmi smartphones. Even after buying a new device, users face aggressive ad integration that slows down the system and spoils the firmware experience. Fortunately, there are several ways to completely disable recommendations – both through standard settings, and using hidden features or third-party tools.

In this article, we will look at all the current 2026 methods, including disabling ads in MIUI 14/15, removing system prompts, blocking notifications from Xiaomi, and even radical measures for advanced users. Particular attention will be paid to the Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11 and the flagships of the K series, where the algorithms of displaying ads are different. All instructions are tested on the latest versions of firmware and do not require root rights (unless otherwise indicated).

Why Xiaomi is showing recommendations and can they be removed forever

Xiaomi integrates advertising into MIUI s 2018 As a way to monetize budget smartphones, according to a study by Counterpoint Research, 30% Advertising services are responsible for brand revenue, so you can't get rid of them completely through standard settings. 90-95%.

The main sources of intrusive content in Redmi:

  • 📱 System notifications – banners “Recommended applications” in the curtain.
  • 🔍 Search String – Advertising in search results by device.
  • 📁 Explorer (Files) – banners of cloud services and “popular files".
  • 🛒 Mi App Store – Aggressive Software Installation Offers.
  • 🔄 Lock screen – advertising cards when unlocking.

Important: Even after all visible settings are turned off, some recommendations may return after MIUI updates. This is because Xiaomi periodically resets user preferences through server commands. To consolidate the result, you will have to combine several methods from this article.

📊 How often do you get annoyed by advertising? MIUI?
Constantly, every day.
Sometimes, but tolerably.
I used to be mad, but I used to.
I don't notice or interfere.

Method 1: Disabling recommendations through standard MIUI settings

Starting with the simplest, built-in firmware options, which is suitable for all Redmi models on MIUI 12-15 and requires no additional knowledge. Efficiency: ~60-70% (removes most banners, but not all notifications).

Step instructions:

  1. Open Settings → Memory → Clean (or Settings → Apps → Clean up in new versions).
  2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ in the upper right corner and select the recommendations.
  3. Turn off all switches: 🔘 "Recommended annexes" 🔘 "Cloud recommendations" 🔘 "Personalized recommendations"

Settings → Notifications

System notifications

  • 🔔 "Recommendations MIUI"
  • 🔔 "Xiaomi Services"
  • 🔔 "Mi Video/Mi Music"
  • Return to Account Settings → Notifications and deactivate all notifications from Xiaomi.
  • Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
  • Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute commands via ADB: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop.overseas These commands disable the system modules responsible for displaying ads.
  • Reset the device.

Advantages of the method:

  • ✅ No, he doesn't. ADB root.
  • ✅ Works on MIUI 14/15 (unlike many ADB-team).
  • ✅ You can roll back changes in one click.

⚠️ Attention: Apps like MIUI Hidden Settings may stop working after major firmware updates.See the relevance of the utility version on Google Play.

Method 5: Radical measures (for advanced users)

If you are willing to go to extreme lengths, there are two options to get rid of advertising completely:

  1. Installing custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) will remove all Xiaomi system components, but will require unlocking the bootloader and may take away warranty.
  2. Getting root rights and removing ad modules through Magisk or Titanium Backup.Risks: Loss OTA-Updates and possible security issues.

Detailed instructions for unlocking the bootloader for Redmi:

How to unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi (official way)
1. Link your Mi Account to your device (Settings → Xiaomi Account). 2. Go to Mi Unlock and download Mi Unlock Tool. 3. Launch the program on your PC, log in to the same Mi Account and connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode (Put Volume Down + Power on your device). 4. Follow the program instructions. Unlock waiting time is 3 to 30 days (depending on the model). 5. Once unlocked, install TWRP and swipe custom firmware or Magisk to get root. It is important: Unlock all the data from the device!

Critical information: On Redmi 2023-2026 models (e.g. Redmi Note 13 Pro+), Xiaomi has tightened its unlock policy, now requiring SMS confirmation and waiting up to 360 hours (15 days).

What to do if the ad returns after the MIUI update

Xiaomi regularly resets custom ad settings through server updates. If banners reappear after the firmware update, follow these steps:

  1. Check your account settings – Advertising Personalization is often reset.
  2. Clear the system application cache: Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management. Find MSA (Mobile Services Analytics) and clear the cache/data. Repeat for GetApps, Mi Browser and Themes.

Remove System Application Update

  • In the same application management menu tap on ⋮ → Remove updates.
  • Use the blocker. DNS — For example, NextDNS or AdGuard with a filter: ||miui.com/ads* ||xmpush.xiaomi.com^ ||data.mistat.xiaomi.com^

🔹 Why Advertising Disappeared After Getting Root, But Some Features Stopped Working?
Addictions can break when you delete system applications via Magisk or Titanium Backup, such as: Deleting MSA (Mobile Services Analytics) causes errors in the Mi App Store; blocking com.miui.hybrid breaks widgets. Solution: Restore remote components or use more gentle methods (for example, freezing through the App Quarantine instead of completely removing).