Annoying “Trend” banners in the settings menu or on the home screen of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO are one of the most discussed problems of MIUI users. Even after disabling personalized advertising in the settings, this section continues to display promo content, slow down the system and collect data about your preferences. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove “Trend” including hidden settings, ADB commands and modification of system files for advanced users.
Why is this section so hard to remove? Because Trand Feed is integrated at the MIUI firmware level as part of the Xiaomi ecosystem, the manufacturer positions it as a "useful service" for content recommendations, but in practice it most often displays ads for games, apps and partner services. Fortunately, there are several ways to get rid of it, from the simple to the radical.
If you're looking for a way to completely remove Trend without system consequences, start with the first methods. For those who are ready to experiment, we've prepared instructions using ADB and editing system files (requires an unlocked bootloader). All methods have been tested on MIUI 14-16, but most of them work on earlier versions.
1. disable “In trend” through standard MIUI settings
The safest, but not always effective, way to try deactivating the partition through the settings menu is to note that on some models (especially global firmware), this method may not work due to Xiaomi limitations.
Go to: Settings → Additional folder → Special features → Notifications and status bar → Show recommendations
Turn off the slider in front of the “Home Screen Recommendations” or “Show Trends” (the name may vary depending on the version of MIUI).
If this item is not available, try an alternative path: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots (menu) → Show system processes
Search the list of "Trending Feed"** (or com.miui.trendingfeed) and force it to be disabled. Unfortunately, after the device is restarted, the partition may be activated again.
⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI for POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12) disabling through settings is blocked by service policies.
- 📱 Works on: MIUI 12–16 (Chinese and global versions)
- ⚙️ Limitations: Can be reset after system update
- ⏳ Execution time: 1-2 minutes
2. Remove “In trend” via ADB (no root)
If standard settings don’t work, use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a debugging tool that lets you disable system applications without superuser permissions. This method works on most Xiaomi devices, but requires a connection to a computer.
First, activate the developer mode:
- Go to Settings. → The phone.
- Click 7 times on the MIUI version until the notification “You became a developer” appears.
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
- Turn on “USB Debugging”** and confirm the permission.
Now connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools and execute on the command line:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.trendingfeed
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.android.fashiongalleryAfter restarting the device, the trend section should disappear. If the command does not work, try an alternative option:
adb shell pm hide com.miui.trendingfeedInstall Xiaomi drivers on PC|
Enable debugging over USB on your phone |
Download ADB Tools and unpack to the root of the C:| disk
Connect the phone with the original cable (not the original cable) USB 3.0)-->
⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Xiaomi 13 Ultra blocks system applications from being disabled ADB. This will only help to obtain root rights.
3. Blocking “In trend” via DNS (for advanced)
If you don’t want to remove the system application, you can block its access to Xiaomi servers by changing your DNS settings.This method does not physically delete the partition, but stops downloading advertising content.
Go to: Settings → Connections → Private DNS
Select “Private DNS Host Name”** and type:
dns.adguard.comor
1.1.1.3This will cut off most ad requests, but does not guarantee that the partition will be completely deleted. For full lock, add the following lines to the hosts file (requires root):
127.0.0.1 api.trending.miui.com
127.0.0.1 trending.miui.com| Locking method | Need root? | Efficiency | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private DNS | ❌ No. | Medium (blocks ads but does not delete partitions) | Could slow down the internet |
| Editing by hosts | ✅ Yes. | Tall. | Requires Superuser Rights |
| ADB-team | ❌ No. | High (complete removal) | May be reset after the update |
Through the MIUI settings|
ADB-root-in|
Blocking through DNS|
Getting root and deleting system files-->
4. Complete removal of “In trend” with root rights
If you are ready to root, you can permanently remove Trend along with all related services, a method that is suitable for advanced users, as it carries risks to system stability.
First, unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (the process takes up to 7 days of waiting). SMS-Then you can run Magisk or TWRP And you get root:
- Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
- Go to /system/priv-app/TrendingFeed and delete it completely.
- Also delete folders: /system/priv-app/FashionGallery/system/app/MiuiDaemon
- Clear the cache at /data/data/com.miui.trendingfeed.
- Reset the device.
On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 16 for Xiaomi 14), deleting these folders can lead to launcher errors, in which case restore them from the backup or scrub through the clean firmware.
What to do if the launcher disappears after removal?
- 🔧 Pros: Complete removal without recovery
- ⚠️ Risks: Possible disruptions MIUI
- 🛠️ Recommended: First, make a backup through TWRP
5. Alternative firmware (to get rid of MIUI completely)
If none of the methods worked, consider installing custom firmware based on Android (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or ArrowOS).These firmwares are stripped of all proprietary Xiaomi services, including “In trend”, but may lose some features (such as LineageOS, Pixel Experience or ArrowOS, IR-blaster).
Before installing, check your model support on the XDA Developers forum.
- Unlock the bootloader (via Mi Unlock Tool).
- Installation of custom recavery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
- Firmware alternative OS and GApps (if you need Google services).
Cons of this method:
- 🔄 Loss of warranty (if the device is under warranty).
- 📱 Possible bugs with camera, sensors or wireless modules.
- 🔒 Lack of updates OTA (You will have to update manually).
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Before installing custom firmware, check if it supports Widevine L1 (needs to watch Netflix/Disney+ in HD). Many alternatives mount Widevine to L3, which blocks high-resolution streaming.
6. Reset to factory settings (last resort)
If Trend is released after the MIUI update and is not removed by any means, you can try a full reset, which will return the system to its original state, but delete all data (backup in advance!).
Go to: Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Delete All Data
After rebooting, do not restore data from the MIUI cloud – this can return “Trend”; instead, set the device as new and immediately turn off personalized advertising in Settings → Privacy.
This method helps in ~30% of cases, but does not guarantee results on newer versions of MIUI (15-16), where "In trend" is integrated deeper.
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Factory reset is the most radical, but not always effective, method. If Trend returns after reset, combine it with ADB-commands or lockdowns through DNS.