Owning a budget smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 9A is often overshadowed by intrusive advertising that can appear in the most unexpected places: in folders, when unlocking the screen or even in system applications. Users are faced with the fact that the MIUI interface, although functional, is oversaturated with marketing elements designed to promote the services of the company and partners. To regain comfort and improve the performance of the device, you need to perform a number of settings that are hidden from the eyes of the average owner.
The process of getting rid of advertising noise requires care, as settings are scattered across different menu sections. Disabling advertising not only improves visual perception, but also saves traffic, and reduces the load on the processor and battery of your Redmi 9A. In this article, we will discuss in detail each step necessary to completely clean the system of unwanted banners and recommendations.
It’s worth noting that MIUI algorithms change periodically, but the basic mechanisms of content delivery remain the same. We’ll look at both standard methods through settings and more advanced ways of blocking that guarantee results.
Disabling system advertising through MSA settings
The centerpiece of Xiaomi’s advertising ecosystem is the service. MSA (MIUI System Ads. It is responsible for collecting your preferences and displaying the relevant banners, and to stop this process, you need to find the appropriate item in the login menu and accounts. Go to Settings, then select Passwords and Security, and then Access to Personal Data.
In the list that opens, you will need to find the msa and switch the switch to an inactive state. The system will warn you that some functions may stop working correctly, but for the average user these changes are not noticeable. You will have to wait 10 seconds, after which the withdraw button will become available. If you failed to revoke access from the first time, try repeating the procedure 2-3 times, since Xiaomi servers can temporarily block the request.
In parallel, it is recommended to disable GetApps, which is an app store and a source of notifications, find it in the same list and revoke the rights, this action will prevent pop-ups with an offer to install games or programs.
⚠️ Note: After revoking the rights of the msa service, the ads may disappear not instantly, but within 24 hours.
Setup of embedded applications: Security, Downloads, Music
System utilities in the MIUI shell often contain their own ad modules that are activated each time you run. Start with the Security app, which scans the device for viruses and clears the memory. Open the app, click on the gear settings in the upper right corner and find Receive recommendations. Disable this feature to remove banners with news and offers.
Next, check the Downloads app. Often users don't know that even a File Manager can show ads. Go to the download settings (three dots in the corner) and uncheck the Show Recommended Content box, which will save you from pop-ups when you open the file folder.
The Music and Video app also require customization, and in their settings menu, you need to find the Additional section and disable the Receive Recommendations or Online Services option, which will remove the advertising inserts between tracks or in the video player interface.
☑️ Verification of system applications
Advertising modules are built deep into the logic of the application, so manually disabling them is the most reliable way to deal with them without installing additional software.
Blocking advertising in the browser and on the desktop
The standard Mi Browser browser is one of the main sources of advertising traffic on Redmi 9A. To minimize its impact, open the browser, go to settings (three bars) and select Settings. Find the Privacy and Security section and activate the ad blocker. Also in general settings, disable the Receive news and Personal Recommendations items.
On the home screen, pinch your two fingers or press the menu button, then select Settings. You need to turn off the wallpaper carousel feature if you don't need it, as it often contains advertising slides. Also, remove the tick from the Recommendation item, which is responsible for the proposed applications in the folders.
You can use third-party launchers to clean up the whole thing, but you can also use standard tools to get a clean interface, so desktop personalization is not just about changing wallpaper, it's also about removing the visual noise.
Alternative browsers for Redmi 9A
Using DNS to block ads throughout the system
One of the most effective methods that allows you to remove advertising not only in applications, but also in games and browser is a change of DNS-server to the system level. Go to Settings for this. → Connection and sharing → Private DNS. Select the Host Name option of the provider DNS Enter the address dns.adguard.com.
Once you save your settings, all traffic to your Redmi 9A will pass through AdGuard filters that cut off known ad domains, which require no additional apps to install, and works even in programs where the usual lock is powerless, but it is worth considering that in rare cases this can cause some legitimate ad integrations in applications to fail.
If the internet stops working after changing the DNS, just return the setting to Auto or Disabled. Private DNS is a powerful tool that should be in the arsenal of every advanced Android user.
| Parameter | Default value | Recommended value | The effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private DNS | Automobile | dns.adguard.com | Blocking Advertising in Apps |
| MSA Service | Included | Access withdrawn | Termination of data collection |
| Recommendations | Actively. | Off. | Clean interface |
| Personalization | On. | Disconnected. | Reduced traffic |
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Use flight mode when entering DNS if the connection is reset. Turn on air mode, enter dns.adguard.com, save and then turn off air mode.
Disabling notifications and push messages
Even after the major services are disabled, some apps may continue to send push notifications. To control this flow, go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Application Notifications. Here you will see a full list of programs that have the right to disturb you.
Go through the list and turn off notifications for system services you don’t actively use, such as Mi Video, Mi Music or Cleaner. Keep only messengers and important system alerts active. This will also positively affect the autonomy of your Redmi 9A, as the screen will light up less often.
Pay special attention to the Ads section in the notification settings (if such a item is present in your version of MIUI), there may be a switch that allows ads to be displayed in the notification center, make sure that it is in the off position.
⚠️ Warning: Don't disable notifications from Google Play services and system security updates.This may cause you to miss critical security patches.
Additional measures: disabling autoplay and advertising ID
For maximum privacy and system cleanliness, it is recommended to disable ad personalization. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Privacy → Advertising Services. Here you need to activate the item Disable Ad Personalization. This will not remove the ad completely, but will make it less intrusive and irrelevant.
It is also worth checking the settings for autoplaying videos on social networks and the browser. MIUI has a separate Autorun item in the application settings, where you can prevent programs from running themselves, this will prevent background activity and potential loading of advertising modules.
With a comprehensive approach that includes all of the above steps, you can turn your Redmi 9A into a clean and fast device, and system optimization is a process that takes time, but the result is worth it.
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The combination of MSA disabling, DNS change and manual application setup gives a 99% guarantee of no ads on Xiaomi’s system.