How to Remove Unnecessary Offers on Xiaomi’s Lock Screen: The Complete Guide

The lock screen on Xiaomi smartphones often turns into a field for advertising, notifications from Mi Browser and app recommendations — even if you have never used these services. The manufacturer integrates such “chips” into the MIUI firmware by default, arguing that it is “useful” for the user. In practice, most owners of Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13T want to see on the lock only the time, date and their notifications — without intrusive banners.

Complicating the problem, Xiaomi regularly changes the layout of the settings in new versions of MIUI (12, 13, 14) and hides some options behind “regional restrictions.” For example, on global firmware (MIUI Global), some of the ad-disabled features can be blocked, while on Chinese (MIUI China) or European (MIUI EEU) versions they are available. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways, from standard settings to hidden commands for experienced users.

Important: Some methods require ADB rights or system file changes, and if you're a beginner, start with the first three sections, which cover 90% of cases without risk to the device.

1. Disabling Advertising through the standard MIUI settings

The safest way is to use the built-in options. Xiaomi officially allows you to disable some of the offers, but not all menu items are obvious.

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select the optional settings (or Advanced settings in MIUI 14).
3. Turn it off: 📢 Recommendations (Show recommendations on the lock screen) 🌐 Mi Browser (Showing news from Mi Browser) 📊 Use statistics (Show steps/activity data)

Save the changes.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI Global for India or Russia) the paragraph of the Recommendation may not be available.

If after disabling advertising still appears, check the settings of specific applications:

• 🔍 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 📱 Find Mi Browser, Mi Video, GetApps and disable their permissions Show on the lock screen.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.

2. Hidden MIUI settings: how to disable system notifications

Xiaomi hides some of the options from users of global firmware. To access them, you need to use the code for the engineering menu or ADB-Let's look at both options.

Method 1: Code to disable ads (works on MIUI 12-14)

Enter the following code in the Phone application:

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After that:

1. Select Lockscreen Ads (or Lock Ads).
2. Turn off all the switches in this menu.
3. Confirm the action and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) This code may not work, in which case you can use it. ADB (described below).

Method 2: ADB-commands to shut down

If standard methods don’t work, connect your smartphone to your PC and execute commands via Android Debug Bridge (ADB):

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC| Enable debugging over USB in the developer settings | Download ADB Tools (platform-tools) | Connect your phone to your PC via cable | Allow debugging on your smartphone screen-->

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution

This command disables the system module responsible for displaying ads. To return to the original settings, use:

adb shell pm unhide com.miui.systemAdSolution

You can also disable notifications from Mi Browser and GetApps:

adb shell pm hide com.android.browser


adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.mipicks

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If ADB does not recognize the device, try switching the connection mode from Charging to File Transfer (MTP) in the notification curtain.

3. Notification settings: what can be turned off without root

Even after the ad is turned off, system notifications such as low battery power, MIUI updates, or smartphone usage tips can remain on the block.

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Go to Notifications Management.
3. Find and disconnect: 🔋 Battery (charge notifications) 📲 System UI (clues MIUI) 🔄 Software Update (reminders of updates) 🛒 GetApps (app recommendations)

For full control of notifications, use the Do Not Disturb mode:

• 🔔 Go to Settings. → Sounds and vibrations → Don't disturb.
• 🔧 Activate the rule Always or set up a schedule.
• ⚙️ In exceptions, leave only important applications (calls, SMS).

4.Use of third-party applications to clear lock

If manual settings don't work, you can use specialized utilities that block the system processes that are responsible for displaying ads without having to get root rights.

Top.-3 tested applications:

• 🛡️ Blokada – Blocks Advertising Domains at Level DNS. It works without root, but requires customization VPN.
• 🔧 App Ops – allows you to disable permissions for system applications (for example, displaying on lock).
• 🚫 Disable Service – Deactivates Mi Browser and GetApps.

⚠️ Note: Apps like App Ops may require you to enable Special Options in your Android settings. Don’t install them from unverified sources – use only APKMirror or F-Droid.

Instructions for Blokada:

1. Download and install the application from the official website.
2. Start and select the Ad Blocking mode.
3. Turn it on. VPN-Connection (permission required).
4. Add to the blacklist domains: miui.com migc.xiaomi.com ad.mi.com

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The app side may conflict with Xiaomi system services. Create a backup before using it!

5. Radical methods: disabling through root and firmware modification

If you’re willing to take drastic measures, getting root rights or reflashing to a custom version of MIUI (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) will give you full control over the lock, methods that are suitable for power users and require unlocking the bootloader.

On Xiaomi models from 2023 to 2026 (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro+), unlocking the bootloader can result in a loss of warranty and a reset of all data.

Method 1: Remove system applications through root

After obtaining root rights (Magisk), delete the following packages:

com.miui.systemAdSolution # Advertising Module


com.android.browser        # Mi Browser




com.xiaomi.mipicks         # GetApps




com.miui.weather2 #Weather (if not needed)




com.miui.notes # Notes (if not used)

Method 2: Install custom firmware (Xiaomi.eu)

Xiaomi.eu is a modified version of MIUI without ads and with advanced settings.

• ✅ No system advertising.
• ✅ More options for customization of lock.
• ✅ Regular updates.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires unlocking the loader.
• ❌ There may be a camera bug or NFC on some models.

Installation instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool.
2. Download the firmware Xiaomi.eu for your model from the official forum.
3. Install it via TWRP or Fastboot.

6.Alternative launchers: bypassing system constraints

If you don't want to interfere with system files, you can use alternative launchers that support lock screen customization.

• 🌌 Nova Launcher + Sesame Shortcuts (for lock widgets).
• 🔲 Action Launcher (built-in support for disabling notifications).
• 📱 Smart Launcher 6 (Automatic Application Sorting and Ad Blocking).

How to set up:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Set it as the default launcher in Android settings.
3. In the launcher settings, find the Lock Screen or Widgets section.
4. Turn off the system notifications and add only the necessary elements (time, weather, quick actions).

⚠️ Warning: Alternative launchers don't block ads at the system level, they just hide them behind their interfaces. MIUI all banners will return.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to remove sentences from the block, users often face typical problems.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI up to the latest version - in new builds sometimes correct bugs with advertising.
• 📋 Reset the settings to factory (pre-make a backup!).
• 🛠️ Contact Xiaomi via the official website (specify the model and version) MIUI).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions