How to permanently delete recommendations in Xiaomi folders: disable ads in MIUI

Recommendations in folders Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO — One of the most annoying functions of the shell MIUI. Instead of empty space, the system automatically loads links to apps, games or content that you would like to install, which not only take up space on the screen, but also consume up to 15% of additional traffic in the background (according to tests on Xiaomi). 12T Redmi Note 11 Pro+). Fortunately, there are several ways to get rid of them – from simple tweaks to radical methods using the use of the drug. ADB.

In this article, we will discuss all current methods of removing recommendations, including official settings. MIUI 14/15, Hidden developer parameters and modifications for users with ROOT-We'll focus on the nuances of different versions of firmware, from the global version. MIUI Global to Chinese MIUI China, where recommendation algorithms work differently, and if you're tired of intrusive folder advertising, follow the instructions below, and your smartphone will be cleaner in a matter of months. 5–10 minute.

Why does Xiaomi show recommendations in folders?

App Recommendations was introduced in MIUI 12 and has since become an integral part of the shell, and Officially Xiaomi describes it as a personalized assistant that analyzes your habits and offers useful applications.

• 📊 Data collection: The system tracks which folders you open more often and sends statistics to Xiaomi servers (even if ad personalization is disabled).
• 💰 Monetization: Part of the recommendation is paid placements from partners (for example, games from Tencent or Alibaba services).
• 🔄 System load: com.miui.home’s background process constantly checks the relevance of recommendations, which increases battery consumption by 3–7% (depending on model).

Interesting fact: on smartphones for the European market (for example, Xiaomi 13 Lite with firmware) EEA) recommendations are less intrusive than on the global or Chinese versions. GDPR, which restrict the collection of data without the express consent of the user, but even in the EEA-Firmware function is not turned off completely - it is simply masked as "useful tips".

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5 or Redmi K60) post-update MIUI 15 And the recommendations can come back even after manual shutdown, and that's because of the service. msa_global, So the solution is to block that service through the personalization settings. ADB (method №4 in this article).

Method 1: Disabling recommendations through MIUI settings

The simplest method, which works on most devices without any additional manipulation, is suitable for MIUI 12-15 (including Global, EEA and China versions).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Home (or Desktop).
2. Find the paragraph Recommendations of applications (in English - App recommendations).
3. Turn off the slider Show recommendations.
4. Restart the device (required!) Check the version MIUI (Settings → About phone) Backup important data Connect to Wi-Fi (in case of reset) Close all background applications-->

If you have any recommendations after these actions, check:

• 🔍 Availability of system updates (Settings) → The phone. → Update MIUI).
• 📱 Model device: POCO X3 Pro and Redmi Note 10 sometimes require additional shutdown in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher.

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Method 2: Reset the launcher settings (without data loss)

If the standard shutdown didn’t work, try resetting the standard MIUI Launcher, which doesn’t affect user data, but will bring back the standard icon theme and widget layout.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Launcher (or MIUI Launcher) and open its settings.
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
4. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

After the reboot:

• 🔄 Recommendations in folders will disappear, but the standard desktop look will return.
• 📁 All your folders and shortcuts will remain in place, but their contents will have to be reassembled.
• ⚙️ Widget settings (weather, clock) will reset to standard.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ After the launcher is reset, a notification may appear that the system is not working properly. This can be ignored - this is the standard shell behavior when cleaning the launcher data. → Notifications → System notifications.

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If the recommendations returned after a few days, try installing a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher) that completely block system recommendations, but require manual desktop configuration.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If previous methods have failed, it's time to connect ADB (Android Debug Bridge) -- which requires a computer and minimal command line knowledge, but is guaranteed to remove system-level recommendations -- works on all versions of MIUI, including China Stable.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 📱 Cable USB Type-C (original or certified).
• 🔧 Utility. ADB (You can download from the official Android website).
• 🔐 Included Developer Mode and Debugging by USB smartphone.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer and allow debugging over USB.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and type:

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


adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 1

1. Reset the device.

If the recommendations remain, follow additional commands:

adb shell settings put secure app_recommendation_enabled 0


adb shell settings put global miui_optimize_hidden_api false

These teams:

• 🚫 Completely disable the service recommendations at the Android level.
• 🔒 Blocking the hidden API, What Xiaomi uses to collect data.
• 🔄 Requires re-enablement after resetting settings or updating MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi with firmware MIUI China after the implementation ADB-If the smartphone requests a password after the reboot, enter the data from your Xiaomi account. If you forget the password, restore it through the official website.

Method 4: Block recommendations via ROOT (for advanced)

If you have ROOT-Right, you can permanently remove the system components responsible for the recommendations. This method is the most radical and effective, but it requires caution - the wrong actions can lead to a "brick" (inoperability) of the device.

Tools required:

• 📱 Smartphone with unlocked bootloader and installed Magisk.
• 🛠️ File Manager with Support ROOT (Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
• 🔧 Backup copy of firmware (in case of errors).

Instructions:

1. Open up. ROOT-Manager and go to the folder /system/priv-app/MiuiHome.
2. Find the file MiuiHome.apk and rename it to MiuiHome.apk.bak.
3. Move to the /data/data/com.miui.home/shared_prefs and delete the files: app_recommendation.xml miui_home_preferences.xml

Reset the device.

Alternative method (via Magisk):

1. Install the Disable MIUI Optimizations module from the Magisk repository.
2. Activate modules: MIUI Debloater (remove unnecessary system applications), Universal Ad Block (block Xiaomi ad servers).

Reboot your smartphone.

Advantages ROOT-method:

• ✅ Recommendations are deleted forever, even after updates.
• ✅ Increased performance (released up to 200 MB of RAM).
• ✅ Background activity of com.miui.home is disappearing.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 15 removal MiuiHome.apk To avoid this, install a third-party launcher (such as Nova Launcher) before renaming the file and make it the default launcher in Settings. → Annexes → By default.

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ROOT-This method gives 100% results, but it is not warranty and can disrupt some functions (for example, Mi Share or Quick Ball.

Method 5: Using third-party launchers

If you don’t want to dig into settings or take risks with ADB/ROOT, the easiest way out is to install an alternative launcher, which will completely replace the standard MIUI Launcher and remove all recommendations.

The best launchers for Xiaomi:

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play or APKMirror.
2. Install and open it.
3. In the window that appears, select Always to make it the default launcher.
4. Set up your desktop for yourself (themes, icons, gestures).

Important:

• 🔄 After installing a third-party launcher, the standard MIUI Launcher will remain on the system, but will not be used.
• 📱 On some models (Xiaomi) 11T, Redmi Note 12) may be alerted to "incompatibility" when the launcher is first launched.
• 🔒 If you go back to the standard launcher, recommendations may come back.

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To return the standard launcher, go to Settings → Applications → Default → Launcher and select MIUI Launcher. But remember: recommendations will return!

Additional tips: how to reduce the number of recommendations

If you don't (or don't want to) completely remove recommendations, you can at least reduce them. Here are some of the methods that work:

• 📵 Turn off mobile data for MIUI Launcher: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher. Tap Mobile data and turn off access. It won't take away the recommendations completely, but they'll be updated less often.
• 🔍 Clean the launcher cache regularly: Go to Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Storage. Press Clear cache every 2-3 days.

This resets the temporary recommendations data.

Use a VPN with ad blocking

• Install AdGuard or Blokada.
• Activate the blocking of.miui.com and.xiaomi.com domains.

This will block the download of recommendations from Xiaomi servers.

Another unobvious trick is to create empty folders:

1. Create a new folder on your desktop.
2. Place 1-2 unnecessary labels (e.g. Camera or Contacts) in it.
3. Close the file.

MIUI is less likely to show recommendations in folders you create manually (as opposed to automatically generated ones like Games or Tools).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi recommendations