How to permanently disable “Click to Share Wi-Fi” on Xiaomi: The Complete Guide

Why Xiaomi Shows “Click to Share Wi-Fi” and How to Fix It

Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphone owners often face the annoying “Click to Share Wi-Fi” notification that appears when you connect to a new hotspot, a feature introduced in MIUI since version 12 that is designed to make it easier to share Wi-Fi passwords via Mi Share or Nearby Share, but in practice it annoys users with persistent pop-ups, especially if you don’t plan to share access.

The problem is compounded by the fact that notifications can appear even after manually disabling the function in the settings – this is due to the peculiarities of Xiaomi services in the background. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to disable this feature, including hidden settings and radical methods for advanced users. Instructions are relevant for devices on MIUI 12-14 and Android 10-14, including Xiaomi 13/14 models, Redmi Note 12/11, Poco F5/X5 and others.

Before we get to the bottom of this, it's important to understand that Share Wi-Fi is integrated into MIUI system services, so it's impossible to remove it completely without root rights, but there are ways to minimize it or completely hide notifications, from simple to complex methods.

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (official method)

The safest and most recommended way for Xiaomi is to deactivate the feature in the settings menu, which is suitable for most users and does not require technical skills.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Connections and Sharing section → Wi-Fi.
3. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Additional Features.
4. Find the option to Share Wi-Fi (or Mi Share for Wi-Fi) and move the slider to the off position.

After that, the notification should disappear. But there are two nuances to this method:

• 🔄 The function can be turned on again after the update. MIUI.
• 📱 On some models (e.g. Poco) F4 GT) The menu item is hidden deeper – you need to look for it in Settings → Google → Devices and sharing → Nearby Share.

Method 2: Block notifications from system applications

If disabling the feature didn’t work, you can prevent the services responsible for sharing Wi-Fi from showing notifications, which works on all versions of MIUI, but requires you to follow the steps precisely:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three points in the top corner and select Show System Processes.
3. Find in the app list: Mi Share (or MiShareService) Nearby Share (if used) Google Play Services (only if notification comes through them)

For each of them, select Notifications → Disable everything.

Warning: blocking notifications from Google Play Services may disrupt other features, such as automatic app updates. If important alerts (such as Google Pay) stop coming afterward, return your settings.

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If you can’t find Mi Share in the app list, try typing its name in the search bar at the top of the App Management screen.

Method 3: Using ADB to deep shut down (no root)

For users who are willing to work with ADB (Android Debug Bridge, there's a way to disable the system-level feature. It doesn't require superuser rights, but it requires a computer and a computer. USB-Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to unlock Developer Settings), then go back to Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging on USB.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (or Terminal on Mac/Linux).
3. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.mishare.connectivity pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.gms/.nearby.sharing.SharingService

These commands will delete Mi Share for the current user and disable the Google Nearby Share service. Once you reboot, the "Click to Share Wi-Fi" notification will disappear. To return everything back, use:

adb shell pm install-existing --user 0 com.miui.mishare.connectivity


adb shell pm enable com.google.android.gms/.nearby.sharing.SharingService

Method 4: Disable via editing configuration files (for advanced)

If previous methods have failed, you can try editing the system files that run Mi Share, which requires root rights or access to TWRP, so it’s only suitable for advanced users.

You'll need a file manager with access to a root folder (like Root Explorer or Mixplorer).

1. Go to /system/priv-app/MiShare or /system/app/MiShare.
2. Find files with the.apk and.odex extensions (such as MiShare.apk).
3. Rename them by adding.bak at the end (e.g. MiShare.apk.bak).
4. Reset the device.

Before installing custom firmware, it is necessary to:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Mi Account binding and waits 7-15 days).
2. Install TWRP or another custom recaveri.
3. Make a full backup through TWRP (including the EFS section for IMEI models).

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Custom firmware is an extreme method. If you only need fixes for MIUI, try alternative builds first, like MIUI EU or Xiaomi.eu, where many annoying features are disabled by default.

Table: Comparison of Disconnection Methods "Share Wi-Fi"

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you try to turn off "Click to share Wi-Fi," users often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

1. The function is turned on itself after the MIUI update. This is due to the reset of some settings in the major updates. Solution: after the update, re-run Method 1 or Method 2.
2. ADB He can't see the device: 🔌 Cable (use the original USB-Type C). 🖥️ Drivers (install Mi) PC Suite or Google USB Driver). 📱 Connection Mode (select File Transfer, not Charging).

After the shutdown, other Mi Share functions stopped working.

If you have used ADB or deleted system files, some features (such as fast file transfer between Xiaomi devices) may be lost.

adb shell pm install-existing --user 0 com.miui.mishare.connectivity

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If after manipulating system files, the phone began to brake or overheat, perform a cache reset through the TWRP (Wipe → Advanced Wipe → Dalvik/ART Cache + Cache).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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If none of these methods worked, check if you have carrier software installed on your device (such as MegaFon Services or Beeline Start) that may duplicate the "Share Wi-Fi" function.