How to completely remove the user manual on Xiaomi devices: instructions for smartphones and Smart TV

Why Xiaomi has a nosy manual and can it be permanently disabled

Xiaomi smartphone and TV owners regularly encounter automatic system pop-up prompts called “user manuals,” which appear when the device is first turned on, when the MIUI is updated, or when new features are activated, and are useful for beginners in most cases, but experienced users find them intrusive.

The problem is compounded by the fact that some Xiaomi models (especially the budget Redmi Note and POCO series) have guidance even after it closes – the system shows it again after 1-2 days.This is due to Xiaomi’s policy of teaching users new MIUI features, but you can turn off the hints in several ways – from simple concealment to complete deletion of system files.

In this article, we will analyze all working methods for different devices: smartphones on the Internet. MIUI 12-14, Mi TVs TV/Redmi TV It is important to understand that some methods require superuser rights (root), and others are available without additional manipulation.

Method 1: Standardly disable prompts in MIUI settings

The safest method that works on 90% of Xiaomi smartphones without the risk of damaging the system is suitable for users who need to simply hide manual pop-ups, but not remove them completely.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon)
• 🔍 Go to the About Phone section. → Version. MIUI and tap him. 7-10 Time to activate the developer mode
• 🔧 Return to the main settings menu and select Additional → Special facilities → System hints
• 🚫 Turn off the slider Show the hints MIUI (On some firmware, the item is called the User Guide)

On Mi TVs, the path is a bit different:

1. Press the Settings button on the remote
2. Select System → About TV → Software Version and Press OK 5 Times
3. Return to Settings → General → Tips and Deactivate All Options

⚠️ Attention: On firmware MIUI 14+ After disabling the prompts through the settings, they may reappear after a major update, in which case you will have to repeat the procedure or use the methods from the following sections.

Method 2: Remove the cache of the "Guide" application (without root)

If a standard shutdown didn't work, you can try to clear the system app's data for the prompts display, which doesn't require superuser rights, but can reset some settings.

Step-by-step:

• 🛠️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter the Guide (or Tips on English firmware)
• 🗑️ Press Warehouse. → Clear the cache and Clear the data
• 🔄 Reset the device

Some firmware may have a different name for the app. If you didn't find com.miui.tips, try looking for:

• com.xiaomi.mitv.tips – for TVs
• com.miui.newhome – for launcher with tips
• com.android.tips - on custom firmware

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If the prompts are back after clearing the cache, try turning off the automatic update of the Guide app in Google Play (if there is one).

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

The method using Android Debug Bridge allows you to intervene deeper into the system without getting root rights.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB
• 📋 Included debugging by USB phone-on
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (Win+R → cmd)
2. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices Must appear serial number of your device
3. Run the command to disable the prompts: adb shell pm hide com.miui.tips For TVs: adb shell pm hide com.mitv.tips
4. Reset the device

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 13+ The pm hide command may not work. In this case, use the alternative command: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.tips But remember that this can lead to unstable operation of some system functions.

Method 4: Delete system files (root required)

The most radical method, which is guaranteed to remove all traces of the manual, but requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights. Suitable only for advanced users, as improper actions can lead to a brick (breakdown) of the device.

Tools required:

• 📱 Unlocked bootloader (bootloader)
• 🔓 Established recovery TWRP Or OrangeFox.
• 🛠️ Root access (Magisk or SuperSU)
• 📁 File Manager with support for root (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer)

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install a file manager with root support
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiTips or /system/app/Tips
3. Remove the entire folder or rename it to Tips_bak
4. Go to /data/app and find folders called com.miui.tips* – delete them
5. Clear dalvik cache with recovery (Advanced → Wipe Dalvik Cache)
6. Reset the device

For Mi TVs, the path will be different:

• Connect to ADB (as in Method 3)
• Follow the commands: adb shell su mount -o rw, remount /system rm -rf /system/priv-app/MitvTips rm -rf /data/app/com.mitv.tips* reboot

⚠️ Warning: Deleting system files may result in: - Failing updates over the air (OTA) - Mistakes in the launcher MIUI - Loss of warranty (if the device is warranty) Before removal, make a full backup through TWRP!

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (last resort)

If all the previous methods didn't work, and the prompts got in the way, you can do a complete reset, which is a radical solution that will delete all the data, but it will return the phone to a "clean" state without any intrusive manuals.

How to do the reset correctly:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings
• 🔄 Select to erase all data (reset to factory)
• 🔐 Enter a password (if set)
• ⏳ Wait until the process is completed (it will take). 5-15 minute)

For TVs:

1. Press the Settings button on the remote for 10 seconds
2. Select Reset and Upgrade → Reset to Factory
3. Confirm the action with code 1234 (by default)

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Resetting to factory settings removes not only the manual, but all your data, accounts, photos and installed apps.Be sure to back up important files via Mi Cloud or your computer before resetting.

After discharge:

• 🚫 Don’t connect to Wi-Fi right away – skip the setup step
• 🔧 Turn off the prompts in the first settings window (if it appears)
• 📥 Only then recover the data from the backup.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after all these methods have been used, users sometimes have to face the return of clues or other problems, and we'll look at some of the most common cases.

If you have removed the manual, you have:

• 🔄 Load looped - try going to Fastboot (clamp Volume down) + Power) and reflash the device
• 📵 The sensor is not working, most likely, the file touchdriver.ko is damaged.
• 🔊 Missing sound - check the settings in Settings → Sound or reset the sound settings through ADB: adb shell settings put system volume_music 10

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