Banner with the Xiaomi logo on the TV: history of appearance, reasons and ways to remove

If you own a Xiaomi TV (or other brand equipment, such as the Mi Box), you probably faced a situation when a banner with the company logo suddenly appears on the screen. TV But when exactly this banner first appeared on devices, and why it still bothers users?

In this article, we will look at the history of the Xiaomi banner on TVs, find out what models and firmware it is associated with, and also explain how to disable it – both standard means and using hidden settings.

Spoiler: Most banners are not malware, but their behavior depends on the firmware version and regional settings of your device. If you want to get rid of intrusive notifications once and for all, read on.

When did the Xiaomi banner first appear on TV?

The first mention of banners with the Xiaomi logo on TVs dates back to 2018-2019, when the company actively expanded the Mi lineup. TV And it integrated ad units into firmware, and banners were originally part of a notification system, and they only appeared when you connected to the Internet, for example, to alert you to new features or software updates.

But after the firmware came out, MIUI TV 1.5.0 (Autumn 2019) many users noticed that banners began to appear more often and without a clear reason. This was due to the introduction of the Xiaomi Ads advertising platform, which began to show not only system notifications, but also promo content (for example, promotions on the Mi Store or new TV models).

List of key dates associated with banners:

• 📅 2018: First test notifications on the Mi TV 4 (China only).
• 📅 September 2019 – mass distribution of banners after updating to MIUI TV 1.5.0.
• 📅 2020–2021 – Adding Ads to Recommendations (Content Recommendations).
• 📅 2022–2023 – Banners are coming to the Mi Box and other Google devices TV.

Interestingly, in Europe and Russia, banners began to appear later, around 2020, when Xiaomi localized firmware for these regions, and in China, users had encountered them a year or two earlier.

Reasons for the Banner: Why is it Shown?

A banner with the Xiaomi logo can appear for several reasons, and not all of them are related to advertising.

1. Update firmware. The system notifies you of a new version of software available. Usually the banner disappears after you install the update.
2. Advertising campaigns: Xiaomi has integrated the msa (Mi System Ads) module into the firmware, which shows promo content even without connecting to a Mi Account account.
3. Reset: After resetting to factory settings, the TV can display a banner suggesting that the device be set up.
4. Internet connection: Some banners are activated when you first connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
5. Regional settings: Banners are more common on Chinese firmware devices due to local marketing strategies.

It is important to understand that banners are divided into two types:

• 🔄 System notifications (updates, errors) – they can not be turned off completely, but you can reduce the frequency.
• 📢 Advertising banners (promotion of promotions, new devices) – they can be disabled through settings or firmware modification.

If a banner appears every time you turn on your TV, it's likely a problem with the ad settings, but if it does appear periodically and disappears after a few seconds, it's a system notification that you can ignore.

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To check which banner you have, take a photo of it on your phone and compare it with the examples in the official documentation of Xiaomi (section "Notifications").

What models of Xiaomi TVs have a banner?

Xiaomi logo banners can appear on most of the brand’s TV models, but users often complain about the following series:

On Mi TVs. TV 4 and 4A Banners are most often associated with firmware updates and appear in the upper right corner of the screen. TV 5, Redmi Smart TV) banner ads can be built into the PatchWall interface, a shell that replaces the standard Android TV.

If you have a Xiaomi TV with Google TV (Like Mi. TV Q2), Banners may appear less frequently because the platform limits Xiaomi’s ability to display its own ads, but system notifications (such as low memory) will still be displayed.

How to remove the banner from Xiaomi: official ways

If the banner is interfering with viewing, try to disable it first with standard methods. Xiaomi provides several options, but their effectiveness depends on the model and firmware.

Method 1: Disabling Advertising Notifications

This method works on most TVs with MIUI TV or PatchWall:

1. Go to Settings. → Accounts and security → Advertising.
2. Turn off the option of “Personalized Ads” (or Recommendations).
3. In some firmware, you also need to disable Mi System Ads in the Additional Settings section.

Method 2: Resetting content recommendations

If banners are linked to movie or app recommendations:

• 📺 Go to Settings. → Annexes → PatchWall.
• 🔄 Select "Reset recommendations".
• 🚫 Turn off the option "Show recommendations on the home screen".

Method 3: Update the firmware

Sometimes banners appear due to bugs in the old version of the software. Check for updates:

1. Open Settings → About TV → Update system.
2. If an update is available, install it.
3. After the reboot, check if the banner has disappeared.

Make sure the TV is connected to the internet.

Write down the current version of the firmware

Check if the banner is a system notification (for example, low memory)

Make a backup of the settings (if possible)-->

If the official methods did not help, you may need to use hidden settings or firmware modifications - we will talk about this in the next section.

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Disabling personalized ads reduces the number of banners, but does not remove system notifications (such as updates).

Hidden settings and firmware modification: risks and instructions

If standard methods fail, you can try to disable banners through an engineering menu or modify system files, but these methods require caution: wrong actions can lead to a TV reset or even loss of warranty.

Method 1: Engineering menu (for experienced users)

Some Xiaomi models TV You can turn off banners through a hidden menu:

1. Turn on the TV and press sequentially on the remote: Menu → Up. → Up. → Down. → Down. → Left. → Right. → Left. → Right. → Up (analogue of the Contra code for Android).
2. Engineer Mode will open. Go to System Control → Ad Settings.
3. Turn off the options. MSA Enable and PatchWall Ads.
4. Save the settings and restart the TV.

⚠️ Note: Not all models support this method. If nothing happens after you enter the code, then the engineering menu is blocked for your firmware.

Method 2: Removal of advertising packages through ADB

For advanced users, there is a way to remove advertising modules through ADB (Android Debug Bridge, you'll need a computer and USB-cable.

Instructions:

1. Turn on the debugging. USB on the TV (Settings) → On TV. → Build Number – Press 7 times, then return to Settings → For developers).
2. Connect the TV to your PC and execute the commands: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.appstore pm uninstall --user 0 com.mitv.tvhome
3. Reboot the TV.

⚠️ Attention: Deleting system packages can cause unstable TV performance. Before executing commands, back up data. If important functions (such as the app store) disappear after deleting, you will have to reset the settings to the factory.

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If you are not sure about your skills with ADB, You better go to Xiaomi's service center. Wrong commands can make your TV look brick.

What to do if the banner appears after the update?

One of the most common complaints users have is that banners start to appear more often after a firmware update, which is because newer versions are available. MIUI TV Or PatchWall often includes updated ad units:

• 🔙 Roll back the firmware to the previous version (if available). To do this, download the old firmware from the official Xiaomi website and install it through Recovery Mode.
• 🛡️ Block ad servers via router. Add to the blacklist domains: miui.com mitv.com xiaomi.com (this may disrupt some services, such as Mi Home).
• 📥 Install an alternative launcher (for example, ATV Launcher or Wolf Launcher to bypass the standard Xiaomi interface.

If the banner only appears when a particular app is launched (like Netflix or YouTube), the problem may be in the app itself.

1. Clear the app cache (Settings → Apps → [name] → Clear the cache).
2. Remove and re-install it.
3. Check if this is due to regional restrictions (e.g. some banners are only shown in China).

Important: If a banner appears with Chinese text, your TV is likely running on firmware for China, and only flashing it to a global or European version of the software will help.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to remove a banner from Xiaomi, users often make mistakes that can make the problem worse.

• ❌ Removing system applications without backup – this can lead to a TV boot cycle.
• ❌ Use of unofficial firmware – they may contain viruses or work unstablely.
• ❌ Disabling all notifications – you risk missing important security updates.
• ❌ Ignoring regional settings – if the TV is purchased in China, banners will appear more often due to local marketing policies.

To avoid problems:

1. Always back up before modifying the firmware.
2. Use only official sources for downloading firmware (Xiaomi site or forums such as: WEB ) XDA Developers).
3. If you are not sure about your actions, contact the service center.

⚠️ Warning: If after turning off banners, the TV started to slow down or not turn on, try resetting to factory settings (Settings) → Recovery and resetting. If that doesn't work, you'll need to flash through the back. USB Recovery.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions About Xiaomi Banners