The Redmi 9T is widely regarded as one of the best budget devices of its time, offering great autonomy and performance. However, many users are overshadowed by the experience of using intrusive advertising that appears in system applications and the MIUI shell interface. It is a fee for the affordable cost of the gadget, but fortunately, this marketing mechanism can be completely deactivated.
Ad integrations are built deep into the system, so there is no simple switch to turn off everything in one place. You will need to follow a sequence of actions in several settings sections to clear the interface of banner ads. In this article, we will analyze each step in detail so that your Xiaomi works only for you.
Ignoring these settings not only leads to visual debris, but also to increased traffic and battery consumption.The process of turning off ads takes only a few minutes, but significantly increases the comfort of daily use of the device.
MSA Disconnection: The Main Source of Advertising
MIUI System Ads (msa) is the primary module responsible for downloading and displaying advertising content on your device, and it is this process that collects data about your preferences and shows relevant offers in folders, browsers and system utilities, the first step being to force you to stop and stop auto-starting this component.
To start, go to the settings menu and find the Password and Security section. Here you are interested in Access to Data. In the app list that opens, find msa and switch the slider to an inactive state. The system will warn you of the consequences, but it is safe for the user.
⚠️ Note: when you turn off the msa service, you may need to wait 10 seconds before the confirmation button becomes active.
After successfully disabling the main module, you must disable related services that can also broadcast content. In the same Data Access menu, find and disable the following services:
- 📱 Mi Browser – built-in browser that often generates push notifications.
- 📂 MIUI Daemon is a service process that collects usage statistics.
- 🔍 GetApps – an app store that sends out suggestions for installing games.
Once you have completed your network access setting, go back to the main settings menu and select the Applications. Find Advertising Services (or miuiDaemon depending on the firmware version) in the list and click Disable. This action will permanently block the banner display mechanism.
☑️ Checking the shutdown MSA
Personalization and recommendations in the system
Even after disabling the msa service, some interface elements can continue to show recommended content unless the personalization feature is disabled, which allows the system to analyze your actions and customize the results of news and applications to your profile.
To deaktivirovat' this feature, go to Settings → Password and Security → Access to personal data. In the list, find msa and uncheck it. The system will require you to enter a screen unlock password or fingerprint to confirm the operation.
Next, remove the recommendations from the desktop interface. Hold your finger on the blank space of the screen or pinch your two fingers to go into edit mode. Click on the settings icon (cogs) and find the Recommendations option. Make sure the Receive Recommendations switch is off.
The same thing happens in application folders, and if you've created a folder with games or utilities, MIUI can offer you to download similar programs. Open any folder, click on its name, and disable Recommended, which will clear the space of unnecessary icons.
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After disabling all advertising modules, it is recommended to restart the smartphone, which will help the system completely clear the cache and apply new privacy settings.
Setup of Xiaomi system applications
System utilities such as Explorer, Music, Security, and Cleanup also contain built-in advertising modules, each with its own settings that need to be changed separately from the global settings of the system.
Start with the Security app, which is the control center of the system. Open it, click on the gear in the upper right corner, and find the Receive recommendations section. Turn off this option to stop receiving virus notifications and offers to clean up the memory with ads.
The File Manager is similar. Go to the menu (three bars), select Settings → About and disable Recommendations. Also check the theme settings: go to the Themes app, click on the profile avatar, select Settings and remove the ticks from Show Ads and Personal Recommendations.
| Annex | The path to adjustment | What to turn off |
|---|---|---|
| Security | A gear. → Settings | Receive recommendations |
| Conductor | Menu → Settings → About the application | Recommendations |
| Downloads. | Menu → Settings | Showing recommended |
| Music. | Menu → Settings → Extended | Showing ads |
Don't forget to check the Downloads app. Often, that's where garbage and promotional offers accumulate after downloading files from the Internet. The bootloader's settings also have a Recommendation switch that needs to be deactivated.
What to do if the settings are reset?
Notifications in Mi Browser and GetApps
The two most aggressive sources of advertising are the Mi Browser browser and the GetApps store. Even if you don't use them, they can run in the background and send notifications, and the best solution is to delete or disable them if the firmware version allows.
If deletion is not possible, go to your browser settings. Click on the three dots in the bottom bar, select Settings, then Privacy and Security. You need to turn off Personal Recommendations and Notifications. Also, in the Home page, remove unnecessary news widgets.
The algorithm is similar for GetApps. Open the app, go to profile, then go to Settings. Find Notifications and uncheck all the boxes, especially those related to Ads and Promotions, to prevent pop-ups with suggestions to install games.
As an alternative to the standard browser, experts recommend installing Chrome, Firefox or Brave, which do not contain built-in Xiaomi advertising and provide better data protection when surfing the Internet.
Disabling advertising in the Music app
Xiaomi's built-in Music player is also subject to ad integrations, banners can appear on the app's home screen or as push notifications about industry innovations, and can be removed through the player's local settings.
Open the Music app, click on the menu icon (three bars or dots) and select Settings. Scroll down to Advanced Settings. Here you will see the Show Ads switch — it must be turned off.
Also in this section, it is recommended to disable the option to Receive push notifications, which will save you from constant vibrations and beeps interrupting work or rest.
⚠️ Note: Music application interface may vary depending on the regional firmware version (Global, China, EU). If you do not find the specified items, try to update the application through the GetApps store or Mi Store.
For users who prefer streaming services like Spotify or Yandex Music, the standard player can be completely discarded, so you can simply hide it from your desktop or disable it in your app settings to keep it resourceless.
Additional methods of blocking through DNS
If manually shutting down all services seems too difficult or does not give 100% of the result, you can use the blocking method at the network connection level. DNS-The server allows you to filter advertising traffic for all applications at once.
Go to Settings → Wi-Fi. Click on the arrow next to your network name (or select "DNS Setup" in the advanced settings). Switch from "Automatic" to Manual. In the "DNS 1 Host Name" field, type in the address: dns.adguard.com.
dns.adguard.comThis free service from AdGuard blocks known advertising domains. Once you save your settings, all traffic through Wi-Fi will be checked. For a mobile network (4G/5G), you can find a similar setting in Connectivity and Sharing → Private DNS.
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Using a private DNS (dns.adguard.com) is the most effective way to remove ads from all apps without having to manually disable dozens of system services.
Now, it's worth noting that this method can slightly increase the response time of the network, but it's almost invisible to browsing the web and using social media, but you get a clean interface without intrusive banners.