Owners of budget and mid-budget devices often face intrusive content that appears in the most unexpected places of the interface. Smartphone Redmi Note 7, despite its excellent characteristics and popularity, was no exception to the rules of aggressive monetization in the shell MIUI. Users notice pop-ups after unlocking the screen, banners in standard applications and suggestions to install dubious software directly in the system folders.
Fortunately, there are many proven ways to get your device back clean. In this article, we will go into detail about the technical aspects of disabling advertising mechanisms without having to install third-party launchers or flash it on global versions without Google services. You will learn how to manage system services and configure network settings for maximum comfort.
It's important to understand that you can't completely cut your ad code out of your firmware without root rights, but you can block your display and your activity. Shell algorithms will continue to collect statistics if you don't disable the services, but visual noise will disappear. We'll look at both the standard methods available in the settings menu and more advanced options through DNS and ADB.
Disabling the MSA (MIUI System Ads)
The main source of intrusive offers in the interface is the system application MSA, which broadcasts advertising content to various parts of the system. First, find this component in the list of installed programs and deny it access to the network. Go to the Settings menu, then select the App item and click All Apps.
In the list that opens, find an app called msa (MIUI System Ads). Click on it to open a detailed management menu. Here you are interested in the option Other permissions or just Permissions, where you need to find the Access to the network (or Wi-Fi and mobile network) and turn it off.
⚠️ Attention: Disabling Network Access for Service MSA This procedure may need to be repeated several times. MIUI Often resists this action, so be persistent.
After successfully shutting down the Internet for this service, go back to the main menu of the application and find the Notification option. Here you should completely disable any notifications from this component, this action will prevent pop-ups and banners from appearing in the menu of recent applications.
It is important to note that disabling the MSA does not remove the application completely, but only blocks its activity. Some users prefer to remove such components through the computer, but for basic protection, these measures are enough. If after a while the system again requests permission to access the network, repeat the ban procedure.
Customization of individual advertising services MIUI
In addition to the main service, Xiaomi’s shell has a separate personalized advertising engine that analyzes your actions to select relevant offers. Disabling this feature will not only increase privacy, but also remove some of the targeted banners. To access these settings, open Settings, go to the Passwords and Security section (or Advanced Settings in older versions of MIUI).
In the security menu, find Access to Personal Data or Privacy, and there will be a Receive Recommendations (or Join Improvement Program...) switch to the inactive position, the system will alert you that personalization will be disabled, and will require you to wait 10 seconds before confirmation.
- 📱 Turn off personalization in each system application separately, if possible in their settings.
- 🔒 Check the "Security" section" -> "Cleaning up, as it often hides recommendations for installing games.
- 🚫 In the application "Downloads" should also disable receiving recommendations in the settings.
You should pay special attention to the application Security, which is the control center of the system. Go to it, click on the gear settings in the corner and find the item Get recommendations. Disabling this option will remove the advertising offers that often appear when you start scanning viruses or clearing memory.
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Periodically check system application updates through the GetApps store, as after updates, privacy settings can be reset on factory ones.
Blocking Advertising in Standard Applications
Even after system services are disabled, some built-in utilities can continue to show content, including applications such as Music, Video, Explorer and Themes, each component requires customization, since there is no global switch for everyone at once.
In the Topic app, you need to go to the user profile (human icon), then to the settings (cogwheel) and disable the Display Ads and Personal Recommendations. A similar procedure is performed in the Downloads app: three dots in the corner -> Settings -> Uncheck the tick with Show recommended content.
| Annex | The path to adjustment | What to turn off |
|---|---|---|
| Conductor | Menu -> Settings -> About the app | Receive recommendations |
| Music. | Menu -> Settings -> Advanced settings | Showing advertisements |
| Video | Profile -> Settings | Online recommendations |
| Cleanup | Settings (cogs) | Receive recommendations |
In the Music and Video app, banner ads can be placed on the home screen under the Online section, and can only be completely removed by disabling the Get Online Content feature in the app settings, which will turn players into local players, which is the preferred option for many users.
Why is the ad coming back?
Using a private DNS to block
The most effective and global method of combating intrusive content is to customize private content. DNS. This method works at the network connection level and blocks requests to known ad servers without requiring the installation of additional applications. MIUI.
To implement this method, go to Settings -> Connection and Sharing (or Additional Settings) Find Private DNS (Private DNS). The default is "Auto" or "Disabled." Select the hostname of the provider. DNS Enter the address of a reliable filter.
dns.adguard.comOnce you enter the address dns.adguard.com, save the settings. The smartphone may need a short-term reconnection to the network. This method not only removes ads in the MIUI interface, but also blocks banners in many free apps and games, making use of the device significantly more enjoyable.
⚠️ Attention: When using private DNS Some apps or sites may stop displaying content correctly if they use the same domains as ad networks. DNS.
The advantage of this is that it works on all applications that use a standard network connection. You don't have to configure each application separately. However, if you use a specific enterprise network or VPN, DNS settings may conflict with their work.
Management of notifications and authorizations
Often the source of irritation is not so much banners, as PUSH-Notifications from system services and pre-installed applications. In Redmi Note 7, it is worth checking the notification section carefully to cut off information noise -> Notifications and status bar -> Notification of annexes.
You'll see a long list of programs here. Go through it and turn off notifications for system components that you don't use or shouldn't bother you. Pay particular attention to GetApps (Xiaomi app store), Mi Video, Mi Music and various service utilities.
- 🔕 Turn off notifications for the GetApps app so the store doesn’t remind you of updates every five minutes.
- 📉 In the Calendar app, turn off holiday and event subscriptions if you don’t need them to remove banners at the top.
- 🛑 Prohibit installation of applications from unknown sources for all system browsers and file managers.
It is also recommended to limit background activity for rarely used applications. In the Battery and performance menu, you can adjust the behavior of each application. Select the No-Restrictions mode only for instant messengers, and for the rest, set Battery Savings, which will limit their background activity and data collection.
☑️ Verification of notifications
Advanced Methods through ADB (for experienced)
For users who are not afraid of the command line and want to achieve maximum results, there is a method to remove advertising components through the Internet. ADB (Android Debug Bridge, which allows you to actually cut out unnecessary system applications that you can't remove using standard methods. USB.
First, activate the developer mode on your smartphone. Go to Settings -> About Phone and quickly press 7-10 times on the MIUI Version until you see a message about activating the developer mode. Then in Additional settings, turn on USB Debugging.
Connect your smartphone to your computer, install drivers and ADB on your PC. In the command line, execute a command to remove the ad pack:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.msa.globalThis command will remove the main advertising service, and you can also remove other components, such as com.miui.analytics or com.miui.daemon. Be careful: removing critical system components can lead to unstable device operation or cyclical reboot.
⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Removing system packages you're not sure about can disrupt the shell. MIUI. Always check the name of the package before removing it.
Recovery of applications deleted via ADB is possible only by resetting the phone settings to factory or re-installing packages through cmd commands. Therefore, it is recommended to make a full backup of important data before starting the procedure.
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A comprehensive approach combining MSA disabling, DNS setting and notification banning gives the best result in the fight against advertising on the Redmi Note 7.