How to permanently remove ads on the screensaver of the Xiaomi phone: official and informal methods

Are you tired of seeing intrusive banners advertising games, credits or promotions every time you unlock your Xiaomi? Ads on the lock screen are one of the most annoying features of MIUI firmware, which the company implements even in flagship models. The good news is that it can be turned off. The bad is that not all methods are equally safe and effective.

In this article, we will look at 5 proven methods to remove ads on the screensaver of Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO, from official MIUI settings to radical solutions like changing the firmware. You will learn which options work on models from 2020 to 2026 (including Xiaomi 13T, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5), and which can lead to loss of warranty.

Warning: some methods require superuser rights (root) or install third-party software. If you are not willing to risk the stability of the system, use only the official methods from the first two sections.

1. disable advertising through MIUI settings (no root)

The easiest and safest way to do this is to use the built-in options. MIUI. Unfortunately, on the new versions of the firmware (MIUI 14+) Some of the menu items can be hidden or translated into Chinese. We tested the manual on the Xiaomi 12 Pro (MIUI 14.0.5) and Redmi Note 11 (MIUI 13.0.8).

To remove the ads on the lock screen:

1. Open Settings → Password and Security → Lock screen settings.
2. Scroll down and find Advertising Notices (or Recommendations on global versions).
3. Return to the main settings menu and go to Settings → Additional → Special Features → Ad Notifications. Turn off all options.
4. For models with MIUI 12-14, also check Settings → Applications → Application Management → System Applications → msa (MIUI System Ads).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially Chinese) may have different or missing menu items. If you don't find the options listed, move on to the next method.

2.Using MIUI Hidden Settings (for power users)

If standard settings don't work, you can activate hidden MIUI options through an engineering menu, which doesn't require root rights, but it does require caution, because wrong actions can cause failures.

Instructions:

1. Download the MIUI Hidden Settings app (available on 4PDA or APKMirror).
2. Launch the application and provide access to Special features (you need to set your phone).
3. Go to the Lockscreen Ads section and disable all sliders associated with: 📱 Wallpaper Carousel (Wallpaper Carousel) 🎯 Recommendation System (Recommendation System) 🔄 Dynamic Effects (Dynamic Effects)

Save the changes and restart the phone.

💡 Useful advice: If after the reboot the ad returned - check if the settings have reset in the MIUI Hidden Settings.Sometimes the system automatically turns on ads after updates.

3. Removal of system applications (ADB required)

For users willing to take more drastic measures, there is a way to remove ad modules via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method does not require root, but if used carelessly, it can disrupt the system.

What needs to be done:

1. Install ADB Tools on your computer and enable USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap the version number, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute in the command line: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.analytics
3. Reset the device.

Instructions for installing Xiaomi.eu:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (requires an account binding and a wait of 7-30 days).
2. Download the firmware Xiaomi.eu for your model from the official website.
3. Install via TWRP Recovery (unlocked bootloader required).

5. Alternative methods: from wallpaper to third-party launchers

If you don’t want to dig into settings or risk system stability, there are a few indirect ways to reduce the amount of advertising:

Method 1: Use static wallpaper

Ads on the lock screen often appear along with dynamic wallpaper or carousel images. Set a normal picture manually:

1. Download wallpaper in.jpg or.png format.
2. Go to Settings → Wallpaper → Lock screen.
3. Select My Wallpaper and upload the downloaded image.

Method 2: Install a third-party launcher

Some launchers (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) allow you to configure the lock screen without advertising, but they do not replace the system screen lock MIUI, but only mask it.

Method 3: Disable mobile data on the lock screen

Ads are downloaded over the Internet, and if you turn off data transmission on a locked screen, banners will stop updating:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Transfer of data.
2. Turn off the option Always active data.

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Third-party launchers and static wallpapers don't remove ads completely, they reduce visibility, and a radical solution requires tampering with system files.

Why does the ad return after the update?

MIUI automatically restores ad modules when updating firmware through OTA, due to Xiaomi's policy of considering advertising as part of the "service ecosystem" to avoid the return of banners:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Settings (⚙️) → Auto-update.
• 📥 Install firmware manually, pre-removing advertising packages through ADB.
• 🛡️ Use patches like this. MIUI Mix Explorer to block system application updates.

If you have already updated your phone and the ad is back, repeat the steps from Section 3 (delete via ADB) or Section 4 (castomy firmware).

FAQ: Frequent questions about advertising on Xiaomi