How to permanently remove recommendations on Xiaomi: 7 proven ways

Tired of seeing annoying banner ads, app recommendations and content cues on your Xiaomi device’s screen?You’re not alone: 2026 statistics show that 68 percent of smartphone and TV users are actively looking for ways to turn off the feature.The problem is that Xiaomi recommendations are built into the firmware level of MIUI and PatchWall (for TV), and their shutdown is often hidden in the depths of settings or requires technical manipulation.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, from standard options on the menu to advanced tricks with ADB and third-party utilities. Importantly, some methods may differ depending on the model (Redmi Note 12, Mi 11, Xiaomi TV A2, etc.) and the firmware version. We will specify the nuances for each case.

Why Xiaomi is showing recommendations and whether they can be removed completely

Recommendations on Xiaomi devices are part of the brand ecosystem that includes:

• 📱 Advertising in MIUI (banners in the settings menu, on the lock screen, in the folder "Recommended applications")
• 📺 Content Tips on Xiaomi TV (PatchWall with movies, TV series, games)
• 🔄 Personalized offers (based on your activity in your Mi Account)
• 🎮 Gaming notifications (in Game Turbo for smartphones)

Technically, recommendations can only be removed entirely on rooted devices or through custom firmware, but for most users, it is enough to turn off their visual display and data collection. The manufacturer leaves these options, but often hides them under several layers of menus.

⚠️ Note: Disabling recommendations through system settings may cause some Xiaomi services to fail, such as Mi Cloud or Mi Video.

Method 1: Disabling recommendations in MIUI settings (for smartphones)

The easiest method is to use the built-in system options, which is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones on MIUI 12-14. Importantly, after updating the firmware, some items can be reset!

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → folder "Applications".
2. Select Application Management → Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
3. Go to the App Recommendations and turn off the slider.
4. Return to Settings → Lock screen and deactivate the option Recommended Content.

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If you have left the ads behind, it means that they are embedded in specific applications (for example, Mi Browser or Mi Video) and you need to set them separately.

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On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, Mi 11 Lite), the "Application Recommendations" option is hidden. To find it, search for "Recommendations" in the settings.

Method 2: Remove recommendations on Xiaomi TV (PatchWall)

Xiaomi’s PatchWall TVs are particularly aggressive in promoting content: the recommendation tape takes up to 30% of the home screen, and fortunately, it can be removed without losing functionality.

Step-by-step:

1. Press Home (home) and highlight any recommendation.
2. Press and hold the OK button (or Menu on new remotes) until the menu appears.
3. Choose to Delete or Hide this Content.
4. To completely disable, go to Settings → Account and Security → Content recommendations and deactivate all sliders.

If you have a Mi TV Q1 or Xiaomi TV A Pro, turn off:

• 🎬 Settings → Home screen → Recommended content
• 📊 Settings → Confidentiality → Personalization of advertising

⚠️ Note: On TVs with firmware below PatchWall 4.0 (released before 2021), completely disabling recommendations may cause some streaming services (Netflix, Prime Video) to fail. → On TV.

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Method 3: Disabling personalized advertising through Mi Account

Even if you remove the visual recommendations, Xiaomi will continue to collect your activity data for targeted advertising, and to stop this, you need to deactivate the options in your Mi Account.

How to do this:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. Go to Mi Account. → Confidentiality.
3. Turn it off: 🔍 Personalization of advertising 📊 Analysis of use 🌍 Location-based recommendations

Data management

Clear the history of advertising

These settings sync with all devices tied to your Mi Account (smartphone, TV, smartwatch, etc.) and take up to 24 hours to update.

Method 4: Using ADB for deep shutdown (advanced)

If standard methods do not help, you can resort to ADB-This method removes system-level recommendations, but requires the device to be connected to a computer.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer menu, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB)
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)

Instructions for entering into cmd (after connecting the device):

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution # Disables system advertising


adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.mirecycle # Removes app recommendations




adb shell settings put global hide_forced_ad 1 # Blocks forced banners

For Xiaomi TVs, use:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.dianshang.mitvapp # Disconnects the app store


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.mitv.tvhome # Removes PatchWall tape

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can result in loss of warranty or soft-brick (unbooted system).Before executing commands, back up your data via Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

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ADB-Teams are the most effective way to remove recommendations, but it requires technical skills. If you're not sure what you're doing, use standard settings or contact a service center.

Method 5: Install custom firmware (for power users)

If you’re willing to take drastic measures, installing custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) will completely remove all of Xiaomi’s built-in services, including advertising.

• ⚠️ Loss of guarantee
• 🔧 Risk of "bricking" of the device
• 📱 Certain functions (IR-blaster, NFC) They may not work properly.
• 🔄 Requires unlocking the bootloader (on some models you need to wait 7-30 days)

Instructions for smartphones:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.
2. Install TWRP Recovery for your model (see instructions on XDA Developers).
3. Download compatible firmware (e.g. LineageOS 20 for Redmi Note 11).
4. Fly through fastboot or TWRP.

For TVs, the process is more complicated because of the closed PatchWall architecture.The alternative is ATV (Android TV) firmware, but it deprives the device of support for Netflix in 4K.

Method 6: Third-party utilities for blocking ads

If you don't want to dig into the settings, you can use specialized applications that block DNS-level advertising requests or filter system notifications.

Top.-3 utility for Xiaomi:

Xiaomi's AdGuard Home is a router that filters ads at the network level for all connected devices.

Method 7: Reset to factory settings (last resort)

If none of the methods worked and the recommendations got in the way, you can do a full reset, which will delete all user data, but return the system to a "clean" state, where some of the ad modules can be disabled by default.

How to reset:

• 📱 On a smartphone: Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset → Resetting settings.
• 📺 On TV: Settings → The device → Resetting and remediation → Reset to factory.

After discharge:

1. Do not sign in to Mi Account immediately – first turn off recommendations in the settings.
2. Do not install software updates if they add ads (check the reviews on forums).
3. Use alternative launchers (like Nova Launcher) for smartphones.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) And when you reset, you might see an ad on the recovery menu, and it's a firmware bug, and it can only be fixed by flashing it.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi recommendations