How to completely remove the “Recommended” from the Xiaomi widget tape: all ways

The MIUI widget tape is one of the most controversial interface elements of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones. Instead of useful information, it is often filled with banner ads, news from the Recommended** and unnecessary offers from the company's services.

The problem is compounded by the fact that Xiaomi regularly changes the location of settings and menu items in new versions of MIUI. What worked in MIUI 12 may not work in MIUI 14 or HyperOS. We tested all the current ways to remove the Recommended on devices from 2020-2026 and collected them in this manual – from simple to radical.

Why "Recommended" appears in the widget tape

The MIUI widget tape was originally intended as a universal notification and quick tool access center, but over time Xiaomi has begun to integrate ad units and content from partners, and these are the main reasons why it has been recommended.

• 📱 Firmware version: B MIUI 11–14 and HyperOS personalization algorithms actively offer content based on your activity (search queries, installed applications, geolocation).
• 🌍 Regional settings: On devices with firmware for China (China) ROM) or the global version (Global version) ROM) The set of recommendations is different, for example, in Chinese builds, offers from Alipay or Taobao are more common.
• 🔄 Service updates: After updating MiuiSystemUI or MiuiHome apps, previously disabled items may return via Google Play.
• 📊 Data collection: If personalized recommendations are allowed in privacy settings, the system loads content based on your actions.

It's important to understand that Recommended is not just a widget, it's part of the MiuiHome system application, so standard removal like a regular application won't work. We need special methods, which we'll discuss below.

Method 1: Disconnect through the settings of the widget tape

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which is suitable for most devices on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS, but may differ depending on the model. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Pro and Redmi Note 12, the path to settings is different.

Instructions:

1. Swipe left on the home screen to open the widget tape.
2. At the bottom of the screen, find the Edit button** (pencil icon) and tap it.
3. At the top of the screen will appear the switch “Recommended”** – turn it off.
4. If there is no switch, press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select "Settings»**.
5. In the settings menu, look for the item “Recommended Content”** and deactivate it.

On some devices (such as the POCO X5 Pro), instead of the switch, there may be a slider “Show recommendations”**. If blocks continue to appear after turning off, try restarting the smartphone – sometimes changes are applied only after the reboot.

Method 2: Resetting the MiuiHome launcher settings

If a standard shutdown didn't work, the problem could be in the cache or system launcher settings. Resetting MiuiHome will return the widget tape to factory settings, but won't delete your apps or data.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type MiuiHome (or Launcher on some firmware).
3. Select the app and tap the "Storage"**.
4. Click on “Clear Cache” and “Reset Settings” (if available).
5. Reset the device.

Once you reboot, the widget tape will go back to the post-purchase state, you may have to reconfigure the widgets, but you'll lose all the ad blocks, and if it doesn't work, you'll go to more radical methods.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use ADB debugging, which requires you to connect your smartphone to your computer, but it's 100 percent effective, and it's good for all versions of MIUI, including HyperOS.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-Drivers (you can download from the Android Developers website).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission on the device screen.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and execute the command: adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution This command hides the system application responsible for recommendations.
3. If the command fails, try the alternative: adb shell settings put global. use_new_feed false
4. Reboot your smartphone.

After this, the widget feed will be clean, without ads and unnecessary blocks. If in the future recommendations return (for example, after the MIUI update), repeat the procedure.

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If after the command adb shell pm hide appears error "Operation not allowed", then your device is disabled the ability to hide system applications through ADB. In this case, only get root rights or use the Magisk module (see Method 5).

Method 4: Use of an alternative launcher

If you're tired of fighting MIUI, you can completely replace the standard launcher with a third-party one, and not only does it remove the Recommended, but it also adds new features: gestures, themes, adaptive icons.

The best alternatives to MiuiHome are:

To install an alternative launcher:

1. Download the selected application from Google Play.
2. Open it and follow the setup instructions.
3. When the system asks which launcher to use by default, select a new one and tick Always.

After replacing the launcher, the MIUI widget tape will disappear completely, and instead the interface of the selected application will appear.

Method 5: Radical Methods (Root and Magisk)

If none of the above methods work, then rooting and removing system components is only suitable for advanced users, as the wrong actions can lead to a device blink (complete failure).

What can be done with root:

• 🗑️ Uninstall applications: Root Explorer or Titanium Backup can uninstall com.miui.systemAdSolution and com.miui.weather2 (Responsible for weather and recommendations).
• 🔧 Use Magisk modules: Modules like «MIUI Blocker or Xiaomi Debloater automatically removes ads and unnecessary services.
• 📝 Edit system files: In the file /system/etc/permissions/com.miui.home.xml You can turn off permissions to show recommendations.

Step-by-step instructions for Magisk:

1. Install Magisk Manager and get root rights (instructions depend on the model of the smartphone).
2. Download the MIUI Blocker module** from the Magisk repository.
3. Install the module via Magisk Manager and restart the device.
4. After the reboot, open MIUI Blocker and tick all items related to Recommended and Widget Tape**.

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Before obtaining root rights, be sure to unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi website. Without this, Magisk will not be able to work, and attempts to bypass the lock will lead to loss of warranty or damage to the device.

Warnings:

⚠️ Note: Once you have root rights, you will lose your warranty on your device.In addition, some banking applications (such as Sberbank Online or Tinkoff) may stop working due to the SafetyNet trigger.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) Some Magisk modules may not work due to a modified system file structure. Check compatibility on the forum before installing. XDA Developers.

What to do if recommendations are returned after the update

Xiaomi regularly releases updates for MIUI and HyperOS, which can return previously disabled functions. If the update "Recommended" again appeared in the feed, try the following steps:

• 🔄 Return to the previous firmware version: If the update only brought problems, you can roll back through Fastboot or MIUI bootloader. look for instructions on 4PDA for your model.
• 📵 Disable Automatic Service Update: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Store → Auto Update and select “Do not update automatically»**.
• 🛡️ Use a firewall: Applications like NetGuard or AFWall+ (requires root) can block MiuiHome's access to the Internet, preventing downloading recommendations.

If you use HyperOS, look at the com.miui.securitycenter, which is responsible for personalized content in newer versions of the firmware, and try turning off the Home Screen Guidelines in its settings.

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