How to permanently remove ads from the lock screen Xiaomi: official and hidden methods

Why does the ad appear on the lock screen and can it be removed?

Xiaomi’s lock screen is one of the most controversial places in MIUI firmware, with time, notifications and quick action on the one hand, and aggressive advertising that interferes with users, due to monetization of the brand shell: Xiaomi integrates banner ads into system applications to compensate for the low price of the devices.

The good news is that you can remove ads from the lock screen without rooting and complex manipulation. The bad news is that not all methods work equally well on different versions of MIUI (especially MIUI 14/15 for global and Chinese firmware). In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of 2026, including official settings, ADB commands and workarounds for stubborn advertising modules.

It’s important to understand that some methods may not work immediately or require a reboot. If you use POCO or Redmi with custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU), advertising is usually not there initially – the problem is typical for official global and Chinese builds.

Method 1: Disabling personalized advertising in MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way to do this is to deactivate personalized recommendations through the settings menu, which will not remove the ads completely, but will reduce the amount of ads significantly. MIUI 12–15:

1. Open Settings → Google → Advertising.
2. Click Disable Personalized Ads and confirm the selection.
3. Return to the main settings menu and go to Settings → Memory → Cleanup.
4. Slap the gear icon (⚙️) in the upper right corner and select Clean Advertising.

This method works on most models (Redmi Note 12/13, POCO X5, Mi 11/12), but does not guarantee 100% results.

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If the “Clean Up Ads” item isn’t on the menu, try clearing the Security app cache first (Settings → Apps → App Management → Security → Storage → Clear Cache).

Method 2: Deactivation of advertising services through ADB (without root)

More radical method: disabling advertising packages via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This does not require superuser rights, but requires a computer and USB-Advantage: Advertising disappears forever until you reset the settings to the factory.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux and installed Xiaomi drivers.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📂 Archives with ADB Tools (download platform-tools for your OS).

Steps:

1. Unpack the platform-tools into any folder (e.g., C:\adb).
2. Connect the phone to your computer and select File Transfer mode.
3. Open the command prompt (Win + R → enter cmd) and go to the folder with ADB: cd C:\adb
4. Check the device connection: Adb devices (the serial number of your Xiaomi should appear).
5. Follow the commands in turn: adb shell pm hide com.android.browser adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.midrop adb shell pm hide com.miui.analytics
6. Reboot the phone.

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Enable debugging over USB on your phone |

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If the ad remains after the reboot, try additional commands:

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


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop

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Pm hide commands temporarily “hide” applications for the current user without removing them completely. This is safer than uninstall, and allows you to return everything back to pm uninstall --user 0 (replacing hide with unhide).

Method 3: Use of third-party applications (without root)

If previous methods have not worked, you can use specialized utilities.

Instructions for QuickShortcutMaker:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. In the search box, type com.miui.systemAdSolution.
3. Find activities called AdActivity or SplashAdActivity.
4. Then, tap them and select to unplug them (if available).

Method 4: Manual removal of advertising applets (for advanced ones)

This method involves removing the system APK-Danger: if you act carelessly, you can disrupt the work MIUI. We recommend only for users who are ready for possible consequences.

Procedure:

1. Install a file manager with access to system folders (such as Mixplorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Give it root rights (if any) or use ADB to mount /system in write mode: adb shell su mount -o rw, remount /system
3. Go to /system/priv-app/ and delete (or rename it by adding.bak): SystemAdSolution AnalyticsCore Msa (if any)

Reboot the phone.

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Appendix side (Blokada, QuickShortcutMaker) |

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Warning: Deleting system files may result in:

• 🚨 Errors in updating MIUI.
• 🚨 Loss of functionality (such as push notifications).
• 🚨 "Brick" device (in rare cases).

adb pull /system/priv-app/ C:\backup_priv-app

Method 5: Transition to a custom firmware (radical solution)

If nothing worked, the last option is to install an alternative firmware, for example, Xiaomi.EU or LineageOS. These builds are initially devoid of advertising and unnecessary services, but require:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (bootloader).
• 📱 Compatible model (see the list of supported devices on the forum Xiaomi.EU).
• 💻 Ability to work with Fastboot and TWRP.

The advantages of custom firmware:

• ✅ No advertising at all (including lock screen, settings menu, system applications).
• ✅ Regular security updates.
• ✅ Ability to fine-tune the interface.

Cons:

• ❌ Loss of warranty (if the bootloader is unlocked).
• ❌ Risk of “bricking” in case of errors during firmware.
• ❌ Some features (such as Mi Pay or Game Turbo) may not work.

What if the advertisements returned after the update?

MIUI updates often return disabled ad modules to avoid this:

1. Turn off automatic update: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update → Off.
2. Use ADB after each update: Repeat the commands from Method 2, as the update can restore deleted packets.
3. Install Blokada in “Always-on VPN” mode: This will block the download of banner ads at the system level.

If you notice that after upgrading to MIUI 15, ads have become more frequent, this is due to Xiaomi’s new policies: In recent firmware versions, ad packages (com.miui.systemAdSolution) are better protected and harder to disable without root rights.

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Since 2023, Xiaomi has been increasingly protecting system applications from removal. If ADB commands have stopped working, try first updating the platform-tools to the latest version, and then repeat the procedure.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ads on Xiaomi lock screen