How to permanently remove the recommendations of applications on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro with its MIUI shell is known not only for its powerful hardware, but also for its aggressive recommendation system: Recommended Apps pop-up banners, Editorial Choice folder on the desktop, and annoying notifications about “useful” services annoy many users.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to remove recommendations on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, including hidden shell settings, ADB commands for power users, and radical methods like disabling system services. Separately, we’ll discuss the nuances for different versions of MIUI (11 to 14) and explain why some methods stop working after updates. If you’re tired of advertising on your smartphone, read on.

Why are recommendations available and can they be removed forever?

The MIUI recommendation system is not just advertising, it's part of Xiaomi's business model, and it monetizes cheap smartphones through affiliate programs, so you can't get rid of all of the app offerings without root rights or custom firmware, but there are ways to minimize them:

• 📱 Disconnection in settings MIUI — The simplest, but not always the most effective method.
• 🔧 ADB-commands block system services responsible for recommendations.
• 🚫 Freezing apps via Titanium Backup or Lucky Patcher is a radical way for root-right users.
• 🔄 Resetting Advertising Settings – Resets the Advertising ID, but does not cancel system offers.

It is important to understand that even after a successful disabling, recommendations may return after:

• ⚙️ Firmware updates (especially large ones, for example, with MIUI 12 on MIUI 13).
• 🔄 Resetting the phone to factory settings.
• 📦 Install apps from Mi App Store or Google Play with partner agreements.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

So, to start with the obvious, the built-in shell options, depending on the version of MIUI, the path to settings may be different, but the general logic holds. The following steps are relevant for the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

1. Open the Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Scroll down and find the App Guidelines section (or Smart Guidelines in newer versions).
3. Turn off the slider "Show recommendations."
4. Return to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management.
5. Find the MIUI System app (or System Notifications) and block all notifications from it.

This is usually enough to remove:

• 📲 Pop-up banners on the desktop.
• 📂 The folder "Editorial Choice" in the application menu.
• 🔔 Notifications about “useful” services (e.g. Mi Credit or Mi Pay).

Reboot the phone|Check the absence of the folder "Editorial Choice"|Make sure banners don’t appear when scrolling your desktop|Check notifications from "MIUI System"-->

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Does not remove recommendations in Mi Video, Mi Music and other branded applications.
• ❌ After updating the firmware settings can be reset.
• ❌ Does not block ads in the browser MIUI or the weather.

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If the App Recommendations section is missing from the settings, try changing your phone region to Europe (EEA) in Settings → Additional → Region. This sometimes reveals hidden options.

Method 2: ADB-deep-switch

If standard settings don’t work, you’ll have to connect to Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that blocks system services responsible for displaying recommendations at the OS level. Warning: improper use of ADB can disrupt your phone.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB Redmi Note 8 Pro (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap; then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Steps to shut down:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (or PowerShell in Windows) and type:

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


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks




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




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

These commands are off:

Important: after completing the commands, restart the phone. If the recommendations come back, repeat the procedure - sometimes it takes 2-3 attempts.

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ADB-commands are the most reliable way to disable recommendations, but they require re-execution after each major update. MIUI.

Method 3: Freeze system applications (requires root)

If you have root rights, you can completely freeze the apps responsible for the recommendations, which is a radical method, but it's guaranteed to remove all the intrusive elements.

1. Install one of the apps on the list (e.g. Titanium Backup).
2. Give root access.
3. Find in the list of system applications:

com.miui.systemAdSolution


com.xiaomi.mipicks




com.miui.bugreport




com.miui.analytics




com.xiaomi.ab

1. Select each of them and click on Freeze (or Disable in Lucky Patcher).
2. Reboot the phone.

What does it mean?

• ✅ Complete disappearance of the folder "Editorial Choice».
• ✅ Absence of banners on the desktop and in the application menu.
• ✅ Stop Notifications About Xiaomi’s “Useful” Services.

Risks:

• ⚠️ Some features (such as Mi Cloud or Find Device) may not work well.
• ⚠️ After the firmware update, frozen applications can “defrost».
• ⚠️ Xiaomi may block access to certain services (such as Mi Account) if it detects root rights.

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Before freezing applications, back up via TWRP or built-in MIUI tools to help restore the system if something goes wrong.

Method 4: Resetting the Advertising Identifier

This method does not remove system recommendations, but reduces the amount of targeted ads in Xiaomi applications (for example, in Mi Browser or Mi Video), the fact that MIUI uses Google Advertising ID to personalize offers, resetting it helps to “zero” your profile:

1. Go to Settings → Google → Advertising.
2. Click on “Reset Advertising Identifier”.
3. Turn off the option of “Personalized Advertising”.
4. For reliability, go to Settings → Apps → App Management → Google Play Services and clear the cache.

What does it change?

• 📉 The number of ads in branded Xiaomi applications decreases.
• 🔄 Recommendations become less “personalized” (e.g., stop offering credits or games).
• 🚫 Does not affect the system banners on the desktop.

This method is combined with others, for example, with ADB-commands or disconnection in settings MIUI.

Method 5: Install custom firmware (for advanced)

If you’re willing to take drastic measures, installing custom firmware (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or Xiaomi.eu) will completely remove all system recommendations.

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if the phone is still guaranteed).
• ⚠️ The risk of “bricking” the phone with a firmware error.
• ⚠️ Certain functions (e.g, IR-blaster NFC) They may not work properly.

How to choose firmware for Redmi Note 8 Pro:

Firmware instruction (briefly):

1. Unblock bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (account binding is required).

What to do if recommendations are returned after the update

Even after a successful shutdown, recommendations may reappear after the MIUI update, because Xiaomi regularly changes its ad-show mechanisms.

1. Repeat. ADB-Sometimes it is enough to turn off the same services again.
2. Check out new applications – new system programs may appear after the update (for example, com.miui.personalassistant).
3. Reset settings – in Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset, select “Reset App Settings” (does not delete data!).
4. Reverse to the old version of MIUI – if the update is too intrusive, you can flash the previous firmware through Fastboot.

How to find out which apps are responsible for recommendations after an update:

• 🔍 Use App Inspector to analyze active processes.
• 📊 Check the Settings. → Annexes → Application management → All applications – sort by installation date.
• 🛠️ V ADB Enter the adb shell dumpsy package | grep "mipicks" to find related services.

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After each major MIUI update (e.g. 12 to 13), it is recommended to check the recommendations settings again – Xiaomi often adds new advertising modules.

FAQ: Frequent questions about MIUI recommendations