How to permanently remove ads on Xiaomi Poco X3: proven methods

Advertising in Xiaomi Poco X3 smartphones is one of the most annoying features of MIUI firmware, which the manufacturer has integrated at the system level: pop-up banners in the settings menu, recommendations in the Security app, advertising notifications from msa (Mobile Services Analytics) and even advertising in a standard browser – all this makes using the phone a test. The good news is that most of the ads can be turned off without root rights and complex manipulation.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to remove ads on the Poco X3 (including the Poco X3 NFC and Poco X3 Pro models) without resorting to radical measures like flashing to custom firmware. All methods are tested on current versions of MIUI 12/13/14 and do not require technical skills. Importantly, some settings may be reset after system updates — we will tell you how to avoid this.

1. disable personalized advertising in MIUI settings

The first and easiest step is to deactivate personalized ads through standard settings, which removes some of the ads in system applications (Settings, Security, Themes), but does not affect notifications from msa and banners in the browser.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Google → Advertising.
• ❌ Click “Disable Personalized Advertising” and confirm your choice.
• 🔄 Return to the main settings menu and go to Settings → Telephone information → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times to activate the developer mode).
• 🛠️ Now go to Settings. → Additionally. → Special facilities → Delete the advert MIUI (If there is no point, skip the step).

Personalization in Google Ads is disabled|Disabled recommendations in MIUI|The "Delete Advertising" item is activated (if any)|Rebooting the phone is done-->

Once the phone is restarted, some of the ads will disappear, but the Security banners and notifications from com.miui.systemAdSolution may remain.

⚠️ Note: On some Poco firmware X3 item “Delete advertising MIUI» It's not a mistake - Xiaomi has removed it in the latest versions. MIUI In this case, proceed to the following method.

2. Blocking advertising notifications from system applications

Advertising notifications from msa (Mobile Services Analytics), Mi Video, Mi Browser and other system services appear even after personalization is disabled, and can be manually blocked through the notification menu:

Steps:

• 🔔 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search bar, type msa (or com.miui.systemAdSolution).
• 🚫 Select the app and click “Disable notifications».
• 🔄 Repeat for the following services: Miui Daemon (com.xiaomi.midrop) Mi Browser (com.android.browser) Mi Video (com.miui.video) Cleaner (com.miui.cleanmaster)

Important: After the MIUI update, some applications can activate notifications again.

Pop-up banners in settings|Notice from msa|Browser advertising|Advertising videos in Mi Video|other-->

3.Use ADB for deep disabling of ads (no root)

If standard methods do not help, you can use them. ADB-Android Debug Bridge to disable system ad services, which doesn't require root rights, but requires a computer and a computer. USB-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. 💻 Install. ADB Tools on PC (Windows/macOS/Linux).
2. 📱 On the phone, activate the developer mode (7 taps according to the version) MIUI in settings) and enable debugging by USB.
3. 🔌 Get Poco on. X3 to the computer and confirm the debugging permission.
4. 🖥️ Open the command line (or Terminal) and enter:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.midrop




adb shell pm hide com.android.browser




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics

These commands will hide the ad packages from the system, but they won't remove them completely.

adb shell pm unhide com.miui.systemAdSolution

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 14 The pm hide command may not work. In this case, use the alternative: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution This will disable the service for the current user, but will not remove it completely.

4. Removal of ads in the browser and system applications

The standard Mi Browser browser and Mi Video app are the main sources of intrusive advertising, and can be either disabled or replaced with alternatives.

Method 1: Disconnecting through application settings

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find Mi Browser and click “Disable” (Do not delete!).
• 🌐 Install an alternative browser (such as Firefox or Brave) from Google Play.

Method 2: Reset browser settings

If you don’t want to disable Mi Browser completely, reset it:

1. Open the browser and go to ☰ → Settings → Additionally.
2. Select “Reset Settings” and confirm.
3. Turn off the options: 📌 «Guidelines on the homepage» 📌 «Personalized news» 📌 «Showing advertising (if any)

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If after resetting the advertisement in the browser remained, clear the app cache in the phone settings (Settings → Applications → Mi Browser → Memory → Clear the cache).

5. Alternative methods: firmware and custom solutions

If none of the above methods worked, radical measures remain: flashing to custom firmware (such as Pixel Experience or LineageOS) or using Xiaomi.eu, a modified version of MIUI without ads, which require unlocking the bootloader and potentially disenfranchise warranties.

The advantages of custom firmware:

• ✅ Total lack of advertising at the system level.
• ✅ Regular security updates.
• ✅ Ability to fine-tune the interface.

Cons:

• ❌ Installation Difficulty (bootloader unlock required).
• ❌ The risk of “bricking” the phone in case of an error.
• ❌ Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty).

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Firmware reflashing on Xiaomi.eu is the most reliable way to remove ads forever, but only suitable for experienced users. ADB-commands and disabling notifications.

If you decide to firmware, follow the official guides on the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums. For Poco X3, Android 12/13 firmware with support for surya (code name of the device) will suit.

6.How to prevent the return of ads after updates

After the MIUI update, some advertising services may be activated again, to avoid this:

1. 📵 Turn off automatic system updates: Go to Settings → The phone. → Update the system. ⋮ (three-point) → «Update settings» → Turn off "Automatic Booting».
2. 🔄 Check settings after manual update: Block notifications from msa again. ADB-(if used) if used).

Install a firewall.

NetGuard

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Critical information: Xiaomi periodically changes the names of advertising packages in new versions of MIUI. If after the update the ad returned, check the current names of the packages using the App Inspector app (available on Google Play).

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing ads on Poco X3