How to permanently remove recommendations in the folder Xiaomi: disable “For you” and advertising

The For You folder (or Recommended in the English version of MIUI) is one of the most annoying features of Xiaomi’s firmware. It automatically appears on the home screen, is littered with ads, unnecessary apps and “personalized” offers that are rarely useful in practice. Worst of all, after a MIUI update, this folder often returns on its own, even if you’ve already deleted it before.

In this article, 5 working ways to get rid of recommendations for good (or at least for long), including hidden MIUI settings, ADB disconnection and radical methods for advanced users. The instructions are relevant for all modern models of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO based on MIUI 12-14 (including global, European and Chinese versions).

Why does the “For You” folder appear over and over again?

The reason is MIUI architecture. The Recommended folder (or com.miui.home.launcher.Recommended in system files) is not just a widget, but part of the MIUI launcher, which is responsible for displaying the home screen, and its behavior is controlled by several components at once:

• 🔄 Updates MIUI: After major updates (for example, with the MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) the system resets some "pre-fabricated" settings, including folder hiding.
• 📦 Google and Mi Account Services: If you are logged in to a Xiaomi or Google account, the system can “decid” that the recommendations are useful to you and return the folder.
• 🛠️ Optimizer MIUI: Built-in software for “acceleration” of work (Security) → Optimize sometimes resets the interface settings.
• 📱 Manufacturer: Xiaomi actively promotes its services (Mi Video, Mi Browser, GetApps), so the folder can be restored as part of the “ecosystem».

It's important to understand that you can't completely delete the Recommended folder without root rights, because it's in the framework-res.apk and miui-home.apk system files, but you can disable it, hide it, or replace it with something more useful. Then you can use step-by-step instructions for each method.

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in options, which is suitable for most users and does not require technical skills, but it has a limitation: after resetting or updating the MIUI, the folder can return.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. Chinese or custom) may have different paths to settings. If you don't find a recommendation, try method 2 or 3.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Main screen (Home screen).
2. Scroll down and find the Recommended or App Suggestions section.
3. Turn off the slider Show recommendations.
4. Return to the home screen, press the folder For You and drag it to the cart (or click Delete).

If the recommendation item is not in the settings:

• 🔍 Try searching by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top) – type “recommendations».
• 📱 In some models (POCO F4, Redmi Note 12 - The option is hidden in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher settings.
• 🔄 Restart your phone after you turn off – sometimes changes only apply after you reboot.

Method 2: Reset the launcher settings (without data loss)

If the folder For You continues to appear, resetting the settings of the standard MIUI launcher will help. This method does not affect user data (photos, contacts, applications), but will return the standard placement of icons on the home screen.

How to do this:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search, enter Launcher or MIUI Launcher.
3. Click on the application, then select Storage → Clear data.
4. Confirm action. The phone will automatically restart the launcher.

After discharge:

• 📱 The folder For you will disappear, but you will have to reconfigure the main screen (wallpaper, widgets, icon location).
• 🔄 We recommend you to immediately disable recommendations through Settings → Main screen (see Method 1) to prevent folder from returning.
• 🛡️ If you use a third-party launcher (for example, Nova Launcher), this method will not help - you need to delete the folder through the settings of the alternative launcher.

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Before resetting the launcher, take screenshots of the current arrangement of icons - so you will quickly restore the usual look of the main screen.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods do not work, you can block the Recommended folder at the system level using the ADB-This is a way of connecting the phone to the computer, but it doesn't need root rights. MIUI, including global and Chinese.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB Tools (download from Android Developers website).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to your computer and allow debugging (a request will appear on the phone screen).
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Follow the command to disable recommendations: adb shell pm hide com.miui.home.launcher.Recommended If the command doesn't work, try an alternative: adb shell settings put global hide_recommended_folder 1
5. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If the folder is back after the reboot:

• 🔄 Repeat the command adb shell pm hide... sometimes you need to run it twice.
• 📱 Check if the settings have reset after the update MIUI (see method 1).
• 🛡️ On some firmware (for example, MIUI China may require additional command: adb shell settings put secure recommended_folder_enabled 0

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 and newer Xiaomi tightened control over the ADB-If you've got the folder left after you run the commands, try turning off optimization. MIUI (Settings → Battery → Optimization MIUI → Turn it off and repeat the procedure.

Method 4: Installation of a third-party launcher (radical solution)

If you’re tired of fighting MIUI Launcher, the most reliable way to get rid of recommendations is to install an alternative launcher, which will completely replace the standard interface, and the For You folder will disappear forever (until you return to MIUI Launcher).

The best launchers for Xiaomi:

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play or from the official website (for Lawnchair).
2. After installation, click Home and select the new launcher as the main one.
3. In the launcher settings, disable all options related to recommendations or advertising (for example, in Nova Launcher: Settings → Home Screen → Turn off Google Discover).
4. Customize the main screen for yourself - now the folder For You will not return, as another launcher is used.

If you want to return to MIUI Launcher:

• 🔄 The folder for you may appear again – you will have to turn it off again (see Method 1 or 3).
• 📱 Certain functions MIUI (For example, Super Wallpapers or Second Space may not work properly with third-party launchers.

Method 5: Root removal (for power users)

If you have root rights (like Magisk), you can completely remove the Recommended folder from your system files, which is the most reliable method, but you need to be careful – wrong actions can lead to a launcher crash or other problems.

What needs to be done:

1. Make sure you have Magisk or another root rights manager installed on your phone.
2. Download any file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
3. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiHome/ or (for newer MIUI versions): /system/product/priv-app/MiuiHome/
4. Find the miui-home.apk file and back it up (copy it to a safe location).
5. Open the file in a text editor (for example, via APK Editor) and find lines related to Recommended or com.miui.home.launcher.Recommended.
6. Delete or comment on these lines, then save the file and restart the phone.

Alternative method (easier but less reliable):

• 📱 Install a Magisk module called MIUI Debloater (available in Magisk repository).
• 🔧 In the module settings, find the Remove Recommended Folder option and activate it.
• 🔄 Restart your phone – the folder should disappear.

⚠️ Note: Deleting system files may cause the launcher or other components to fail MIUI. If the phone stopped working normally after the changes, restore the backup. miui-home.apk Or reflash the device via Fastboot.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you have tried all the ways, but the folder For You stubbornly returns, radical measures remain:

• 📵 Shutting down the Internet for services MIUI: Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Show everything, find it. MIUI Daemon (com.xiaomi.midrop) and MiuiHome, then turn off mobile data and Wi-Fi for them. This may disrupt some features (such as themes or weather widgets).
• 🔄 Reverse to the old version MIUI: On some versions (for example, MIUI 12.5) folder Less intrusive or absent for you. You can find stable firmware on forums (for example, 4PDA or Xiaomi.eu and flash it through Fastboot.
• 📱 Use custom firmware: Firmware like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or ArrowOS completely remove all components MIUI, The downside is the loss of some branded features (e.g. Always-on Display or Super Wallpapers).

If you decide to custom firmware, consider:

• 🔧 Requires unlocking the bootloader (you can do it through the official Xiaomi tool, but you need to wait 7-15 days).
• 📵 Possible problems with Widevine L1 (no HD into Netflix/Disney+), camera-sensor.
• 🔄 Updates will have to be installed manually.

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Custom firmware is the last option, if you care about all the features of Xiaomi (for example, you need to use it, IR-blaster or camera modes, it is better to stay on MIUI and use Methods 1-3.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the folder "For You"