How to permanently remove the carousel on Xiaomi TV: 5 working ways

Why Xiaomi TV carousel annoys users

The promotional carousel on the home screen of Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and other models of the brand has become one of the most discussed issues among owners. This element of the interface is not just taking up space — it actively consumes system resources, slows down navigation and distracts with bright banners at the moment when you are trying to quickly turn on your favorite TV series or movie.

The manufacturer describes this element as a “personalized recommendation feed,” but in practice, users are faced with intrusive advertising of Xiaomi services, partner platforms and even third-party applications. Compounding the situation, the carousel automatically updates over the Internet, consuming traffic and loading the TV processor even in standby mode. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to remove it, from simple settings to deep modifications of the system.

Method 1: Disconnect the carousel through standard settings

While Xiaomi does not provide a direct option to remove the carousel, some firmware versions can minimize its impact through hidden settings, which will not remove the item completely, but will make it less intrusive.

Here's what you need to do:

• 📺 Go to Settings. → Accounts and security → Synchronize data and disable all synchronization options.
• 🔄 Go back to the main settings menu and select Apps → Application management.
• 🔍 Find it in the Mi Home (or Xiaomi Home) list, open its settings and clear the cache + shut down autostart.
• 🛑 Restart the TV through Settings → On TV. → Reboot.

These actions will reduce the frequency of the carousel updates and reduce the number of banner ads, but the block itself will remain on the home screen, and more radical measures will be needed to completely remove it.

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If the carousel comes back after the reboot, try to disconnect the TV from the Internet for 10-15 minutes, sometimes resetting the cache of the advertising module.

Method 2: Use of an alternative launcher

One of the most effective ways to get rid of the carousel is to install a third-party launcher, such as an ATV Launcher or a Leanback Launcher.These apps completely replace Xiaomi's standard interface, offering a clean screen without ads.

Installation instructions:

1. 📱 Download. APK-launcher file (e.g, ATV Launcher with APKMirror on USB-accumulator.
2. 🖥️ Connect the flash drive to the TV and open the File Manager.
3. 📂 Find the downloaded file and install it by allowing installation from unknown sources in the security settings.
4. 🔧 After installation, go to Settings → Annexes → Default Apps and Select New Launcher as Main.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Complete removal of carousel and other advertising.
• ✅ The ability to adjust the appearance of the main screen.
• ✅ Speed up the interface (third-party launchers are often optimized better than the standard one).

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Alternative launchers are the only way to remove the carousel without the risk of losing the warranty or disrupting the TV.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If you're not afraid to work with the command line, you can turn off the carousel via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a technique that requires connecting the TV to your computer, but gives you maximum control over the system.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS and established ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original from Xiaomi).
• ⚙️ Developer mode on TV (activated via Settings) → On TV. → Version of the software - press 7 times on the line with the version).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the TV to your computer and allow debugging via USB in the window that appears.
2. Open the terminal (or command line) and type:

adb devices

If the device appears in the list, execute the command to disable the carousel:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.tv.recommendation

PatchWall firmware models (e.g. Mi TV 4A/4C) may require an additional command:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.tv.recommendation

Install ADB drivers on PC

Enable the Developer Mode on TV

Allow debugging over USB

Download platform-tools from the official website

Connect the TV with the original cable-->

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If the interface starts to work incorrectly after the instructions are executed, return the settings with the command:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.tv.recommendation

Method 4: Reset to factory settings with disabling updates

If the carousel came after a firmware update, you can try to bring back the old version of the software where it was not already, this method is suitable for Xiaomi Mi TV 3/4 and some Redmi Smart TV, Released until 2021.

Algorithm of action:

1. 📥 Download the desired firmware version from the official Xiaomi website (the support section of your model).
2. 📁 Place the firmware file (usually with the.zip extension) in the root directory USB-storage.
3. 🔄 Go to Settings. → On TV. → Update of the PO → Local Update and select the downloaded file.
4. ⚙️ After rolling back the firmware immediately disable the automatic update in the settings.

⚠️ Attention: Firmware rollback can cause application data and settings to be lost. Write down important settings (such as network settings or accounts) on paper before the procedure.

Standard settings

Alternative launcher

ADB-team

Firmware rollback

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Method 5: Blocking Advertising via DNS or Host File

The carousel downloads content from Xiaomi servers, and if you block access to those servers, it will stop updating, and you can do this in two ways: by changing the DNS or editing the host file.

Method 1: Replacement of DNS

• 🌐 Go to Settings. → Network → Network setup → DNS.
• 🔢 Manually enter addresses 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google).
• 🔄 Restart the TV.

Method 2: Editing a host file (requires root)

If you have root access, add the following lines to /etc/hosts:

127.0.0.1 ad.xiaomi.com


127.0.0.1 sdkconfig.ad.xiaomi.com




127.0.0.1 track.miui.com

These servers are responsible for downloading advertising content, and blocking them will not disrupt the basic functions of the TV, but can lead to errors in some system applications (for example, Mi Home).

What to do if nothing helps

If none of these methods worked, your TV model may be using a new firmware version with a deeply integrated carousel, leaving two options:

1. Call on Xiaomi to provide a non-advertising version of the software (sometimes it helps for regions with strict regulation, such as the EU).
2. Install custom firmware (such as LineageOS for TV), but this requires unlocking the bootloader and voids the warranty.

Before installing custom software, familiarize yourself with the risks:

• ⚠️ Loss of guarantee.
• ⚠️ Possible problems with remote control or Wi-Fi.
• ⚠️ Risk of "bricking" TV with firmware error.

If you do decide to do this, look for firmware and instructions in specialized forums such as XDA Developers or 4PDA (a section of Xiaomi TV).

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing carousel on Xiaomi TV