How to remove recommendations in the “Other” folder on Xiaomi: the complete guide

The Others folder on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is one of the most controversial innovations of the MIUI shell. On the one hand, it helps structure rarely used applications, and on the other, it fills the screen with unnecessary system recommendations, advertising and duplicate shortcuts. Especially annoying when the folder appears offers to install games, Xiaomi services or banner ads from Mi Browser.

Compounding the problem, recent versions of MIUI 13-14 have made the Others folder system-wide and not deleted in standard ways. However, there are several working methods, from simple tweaks to deep system tampering, and in this guide, we will break down all the current ways, including hidden MIUI features, using ADB, and even manually editing configuration files for power users.

It’s important to understand that some methods require superuser rights (root) or PC connection. If you’re a beginner, start with the safe options (sections 2-3), and for advanced users, we’ve prepared detailed instructions with commands and screenshots.

Why do recommendations appear in the “Others” folder?

The Others folder (or "Other" in the English version) was introduced into MIUI 12 as part of the Smart Assistant feature.

• 📁 Automatic sorting of rarely used applications (algorithm analyzes the launch frequency).
• 🎯 Recommended Installed, But Forgotten Programs (for example, if you haven’t opened Mi Video or Mi Music in a long time).
• 📢 Promotion of Xiaomi services: Mi Pay, Mi Cloud, GetApps (app store).
• 🎮 Advertising for games and affiliate apps (often integrated through Mi Browser or Security App).

In MIUI 13-14, the folder has become more aggressive: it can recover from deletion, and recommendations are updated daily.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 Android-based 13/14 The Other folder can sync with your Xiaomi account, and if you delete it on one device, it can come back after syncing with another device on the same account.

Method 1: Disabling recommendations through MIUI settings

The safest method is to use the built-in options, which is suitable for users who have recently had an Other folder and have not yet had time to “grow” into the system.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Scroll down and select “Other folder” (or “Other folder”).
3. Turn off the Recommendations slider.
4. Reboot your smartphone (required!).

🔹 What will it do:

• ✅ Banners with advertising of games and applications will disappear.
• ✅ Offers to install Mi Pay, Mi Cloud, etc. will stop.
• ❌ The shortcuts of rarely used applications will not disappear (they can only be hidden manually).

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 Global) the "Recommendations" paragraph** may not be available.

Method 2: Hiding the Others folder through the launcher

If disabling recommendations didn't work, you can completely hide the folder from the home screen, which works on all versions of MIUI, but has a limitation: the folder will remain in the application menu.

Step-by-step:

1. Click and hold the Others folder** on the home screen.
2. In the menu that appears, select “Delete” (or “Remove”).
3. Confirm the action. The folder will disappear from the screen, but will remain in the application menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).

🔹 How to get the folder back?

Go to the app menu, find the Others folder**, click on it and hold it, then drag it to the main screen.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13 for POCO) The folder can recover after the reboot. In this case, use Method 4 (ADB).

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If the Other folder returns after deleting, try first disabling it in the launcher settings: Settings → Home Screen → Additional → Reset the launcher settings. This will reset all shortcuts, but may solve the problem.

Method 3: Block ads via Mi Browser and Security App

Most of the recommendations in the Others folder come from two sources: Mi Browser (game and app advertising) and Security App (optimization offers), which can be disabled separately.

Step 1. Turn off ads in Mi Browser

1. Open Mi Browser (if it is not available, check the Others folder**).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → Recommendations.
3. Turn off all sliders: “Personalized recommendations”, “News”, “Advertising banners”**.
4. Return to the main browser settings and select “Clear Data” → “Clear Cache”.

Step 2: Disable notifications from the Security App

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Security (com.miui.securitycenter) and open its settings.
3. Select Notifications and disable all categories related to Recommendations and Optimization.
4. Then go back and press “Stop”** (Forced Stop).

🔹 If you have GetApps installed (com.xiaomi.mipicks), disable its notifications in a similar way.

Method 4: Delete the Others folder via ADB (without root)

If previous methods have failed, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a debugging tool that allows you to make changes to the system without superuser rights, which is suitable for Windows, macOS or Linux users.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers (download from the official website).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔧 Utility. ADB (download).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and go to the folder with ADB.
3. Follow the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Enter the command to delete the folder "Others": adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.home.launcher.folder If it doesn’t work, try an alternative command: adb shell settings put global. hide_other_folder 1
5. Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 11 with a MIUI 13 The folder can return after the system update, in which case repeat the procedure or use Method 5 (root).

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The adb shell pm uninstall-k --user 0 com.miui.home.launcher.folder command does not delete the folder completely, but only hides it for the current user. It is secure and does not require root rights.

Method 5: Completely delete the “Others” folder with root rights

For advanced users who are ready to root, there is a radical method: deleting the system files that are responsible for the folder, which is irreversible and can lead to unstable launcher operation if something is done wrong.

Preparation:

• 🔓 Get root rights with Magisk (see the forum for instructions for your model) XDA Developers).
• 📱 Install a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
• 🔄 Make a backup copy of the system (TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool).

Instructions:

1. Open the root-rights file manager and follow the path: /system/priv-app/MiuiHome
2. Find the MiuiHome.apk file and back it up (copy it to a safe location).
3. Delete or rename the file (e.g., in MiuiHome.bak).
4. Go to the folder. /data/data/com.miui.home/shared_prefs and delete the files: com.miui.home.preferences.xml launcher_folders.xml
5. Reboot your smartphone.

🔹 What to do if the launcher stops working?

Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher) from Google Play.It will replace the standard MIUI Launcher and allow you to configure the home screen without the Others folder.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI through OTA To avoid this, disable automatic system updates or use Magisk to block MiuiHome updates.

Method 6: Alternative launchers – a radical solution

If all previous methods have failed or you want to get rid of MIUI features completely, the best option is to install a third-party launcher, which not only removes the Others folder, but also adds new screen customization features.

Top.-3 launcher for Xiaomi:

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play.
2. After installation, click Home and select the new launcher as the main one.
3. In the launcher settings, disable “Show the Others folder”** (if there is such an option) or simply ignore it – it will not appear.
4. For full control, disable the standard MIUI Launcher via ADB: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.home

🔹 Important: When using a third-party launcher, some functions MIUI (For example, “Double touch to wake up” or “Super wallpaper” may not work properly.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the folder “Other” on Xiaomi