How to permanently remove ads from Xiaomi folders: from system settings to ADB-team

Xiaomi folder ads are one of the most annoying features of MIUI, which the manufacturer describes as “personalized recommendations.” In practice, this means banners with games, credit offers and unnecessary services right in the app menu, file manager and even on the desktop. The problem is compounded by the fact that with each update of MIUI, the ad inserts become more aggressive and the standard ways to disable them cease to work.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of removing ads from Xiaomi folders, including hidden settings, editing configuration files and ADB commands. Instructions are tested on Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Poco F5, Xiaomi 13 Ultra and other devices with MIUI 14/15 (including global and Chinese versions of firmware).

Why Xiaomi Ads Are In The Folders And Can They Be Deleted Forever?

The banner ads in MIUI are part of Xiaomi’s business model, which allows the company to reduce the cost of devices by showing third-party offers.

• 📁 File Manager (com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer) – banners in the folders “Downloads”, “Images”, “Video».
• 📱 Launcher (com.miui.home) – recommendations in the application menu and on the desktop.
• 🔍 Search (com.miui.search) – Advertising in search results by device.
• 🛒 GetApps (com.xiaomi.mipicks) – an app store with aggressive banners.

Can we take down ads forever? Yes, but with reservations:

• ✅ No root: disable via settings and ADB It will work until the next update or reset. MIUI.
• ✅ With root: removing system APK Config editing removes ads forever, but risks system stability.
• ❌ Chinese firmware: Some methods don’t work due to regional version limitations.

Method 1: Disabling personalized recommendations in MIUI settings

The simplest method, which runs on MIUI 12-15 (including global and European versions), does not require root or PC, but only removes some of the ads.

1. Open Settings → Memory → Clean (or Settings → Applications → Application Management).
2. Stick to three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select “Cleaning Settings».
3. Turn off the Personalized Recommendations slider (or MIUI Recommendations in newer versions).
4. Return to Settings → Additional → Special Features → MIUI Services and deactivate “Recommendations” and “Personalized Services”.

This is a way to clean up:

• 📱 Advertising in the application menu (launcher).
• 🔍 Part of the banners in search.

But it does not affect advertising in the file manager and GetApps!

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If the "Personalized Recommendations" item is not in your firmware, try changing the device region to India (Settings → Additional → Region).In Indian versions of MIUI, there are fewer ads due to local laws.

Method 2: ADB-commands for deep disabling advertising (without root)

The method requires connecting the smartphone to a PC and installing an ADB (Android Debug Bridge) that runs on MIUI 14/15, but can reset after a system update.

Install Platform Tools on PC|

Enable USB Debugging on Xiaomi (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → Tap 7 times, then Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging on USB)|

Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer|

Open the command line in the folder with adb.exe

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Follow the instructions in turn (copy and paste in cmd):

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.mipicks




adb shell settings put global hide_force_update 1




adb shell settings put global device_provisioned 1




adb shell settings put secure sysui_qqs_count 5

Transcript of commands:

After completing the commands, restart the device. The ads will disappear from:

• 📁 File Manager (Downloads, Images folders»).
• 📱 Menu of applications and desktop.
• 🔍 Search results.

Method 3: Remove ads through build.prop file editing (requires root)

The method for advanced users with unlocked bootloader and root rights. Allows you to permanently remove advertising, but if incorrect changes can lead to a bootloope (cyclic reboot).

Instructions:

1. Install a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or FX File Manager).
2. Go to /system/build.prop and back up the file (copy it on PC).
3. Open build.prop in the text editor and add the following lines to the end: ro.miui.has_real_blur=1 ro.miui.has_handy_mode_sf=1 ro.miui.region=IN ro.miui.contain_global_bloatware=false persist.sys.miui_optimization=0
4. Save the file, set the rights to 644 (rw-r--r---) and restart the device.

Explanation of the lines:

• 🇮🇳 ro.miui.region=IN — India imposes mandatory region where there is no advertising under law.
• 🚫 contain_global_bloatware=False – Disables global advertising modules.
• ⚡ persist.sys.miui_optimization=0 — block optimization MIUI, re-advertising.

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Editing build.prop is the most reliable way to remove ads forever, but it only works on firmware with root and can conflict with the root. OTA-After the update. MIUI The file will be reset to factory settings!

Method 4: Remove system applications via Magisk (for hardened devices)

If you have Magisk installed (or another root manager), you can completely remove the apps responsible for advertising. This method is irreversible - before you run, backup through TWRP!

List of applications to remove (via Magisk → Modules → Debloater or App Systemizer):

How to delete:

1. Install Universal Debloater or Xiaomi Debloater via Magisk.
2. In the list of applications, find the packages from the table above and tick them.
3. Click "Delete" and restart the device.

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If system functions (such as themes or cloud storage) stop working after uninstalling applications, restore remote packets through the TWRP backup or reflash MIUI without clearing the data.

Method 5: Alternative launchers and file managers (without root)

If system methods don't help or you don't want to risk the stability of MIUI, you can just replace standard applications with third-party ones, and that doesn't remove ads from the system, but hides them from the user.

Best alternatives:

• 📱 Launchers: 🔹 Nova Launcher – supports hiding system applications and disabling recommendations. 🔹 Lawnchair - open launcher without advertising, with gesture support MIUI. 🔹 Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for Xiaomi, blocks banners in the menu.
• 📁 File managers: 🔹 Solid Explorer – no ads, with support for cloud storage. 🔹 FX File Manager – has a root mode to access system folders. 🔹 MiXplorer is a complete analogue of the standard manager, but without banners.

How to set up Nova Launcher to block ads:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Press the empty space on the desktop → Settings → App settings.
3. Enable the Hide Apps option and add MIUI System Ads to the GetApps list.
4. In the Docking Station section, disable Google Offers (if any).

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Replacing the launcher and file manager is the only way to remove ads without risk to the system, but it does not negate the background activity of the ad modules, which continue to consume battery and traffic.

What to do if the ad returns after the MIUI update

Xiaomi regularly updates its advertising mechanisms, and after installing the new version of MIUI, banners may reappear.

1. Repeat. ADB-Teams (Method 2) After the update, system applications are restored.
2. Check out the region: sometimes the update resets the region's settings to China or Global, where there are more ads. Return ro.miui.region=IN (Method 3).
3. Delete the cache of advertising applications: Go to Settings → Apps → App management. Find GetApps, MIUI System Ads, Analytics. Click Clear Cache and Stop.

Reverse to the previous version of MIUI if the update brought too much advertising. Use the Xiaomi Flash Tool or TWRP.

FAQ: Frequent questions about advertising in Xiaomi folders