How to permanently disable ads on Xiaomi Redmi 9T: the full guide 2026

Xiaomi Redmi 9T owners often face intrusive ads that appear in the settings menu, on the lock screen, and even in standard applications. This is not a coincidence, but a feature of the MIUI brand shell, which monetizes free software through displays of banner ads. The good news is that most types of ads can be eliminated without root rights and complex manipulation.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways, from official settings to hidden features that Xiaomi doesn’t advertise. It’s important to understand that some methods require updating your firmware to the latest version (at 2026, this is MIUI 14/15 based on Android 12/13). If your Redmi 9T hasn’t been updated for a long time, first check the available updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

We warn you in advance: complete removal of ads is impossible without losing some functionality (for example, disabling MSA services will block access to themes and cloud storage).However, using a combination of methods from this guide, you can reduce the number of impressions by 90% and return comfortable use of your smartphone.

1. disable personalized advertising in MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way to deactivate targeted ads is through the privacy menu, a method that does not require superuser rights and works on all versions of Redmi 9T, including global and Chinese firmware.

Go to: Settings → Google → Advertising (or Settings → Additional → Privacy → Advertising in older versions of MIUI).

Turn off two key parameters here:

Personalized advertising

ID of advertising

• 🔹 Pros: No technical skills required, reversible process
• 🔸 Cons: removes only personalized ads, system advertising remains
• 📌 Note: After disconnecting, restart your phone to apply changes

⚠️ Note: On Chinese firmware (China) ROM) The path to the ad settings may vary. If you don't find a section, try searching by settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner).

2. deactivation of advertising in standard applications

Many of Xiaomi's built-in utilities -- Browser, Music, Video, Files -- contain ad modules that can be turned off individually for each application.

1. Open the Files app.
2. Tap the three-point menu (⋮) top-right
3. Select Settings → About the programme
4. Click 5-7 times in a row on the line with the version of the application until the hidden menu appears.
5. Activate the Disable Ads switch (may be called Disable Ads)

The same algorithm works for other system applications, and the main thing is to find the About section and repeatedly tap the version, in some cases, you will need to update the application through Google Play.

Update all system applications via Google Play|

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Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About Phone |

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3.Using a hidden developer menu to block ads

MIUI has an undocumented test menu that allows you to turn off advertising services at the system level, a method that is more effective than standard settings, but requires caution - wrong actions can lead to failures.

Instructions for activation:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row until the notification “You’ve become a developer” appears.
3. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
4. Scroll down and find the USB Debugging option – turn it on
5. Now, in the same menu, find MIUI Settings (or MIUI Special Features)
6. Activate the Disable MIUI Ads switch (also known as Disable MIUI Ads)

⚠️ Warning: Once the developer mode is activated, a new Developer section will appear in the settings. Do not change other options in this menu if you do not understand their purpose - this can lead to unstable phone operation or security vulnerabilities.

Turning off personalized ads |

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4. Blocking advertising through ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) method is the most effective way to remove ads at the system level, requiring you to connect your phone to your computer and execute multiple commands, but yielding close to 100% results. Importantly, this method can disrupt some Xiaomi services, such as cloud storage and synchronization of notes.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools from the official Android website
2. Turn on the phone Debugging over USB (see previous section)
3. Get Redmi on board. 9T computer-to-computer USB-cable (use the original cable!)
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools
5. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices Should appear serial number of your device
6. Follow the following commands in turn: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.browser adb shell settings put global private_dns_mode 2 adb shell settings put global private_dns_specifier dns.adguard.com
7. Reboot the phone.

These commands disable the system ad module, the standard browser (which often displays banners), and activate AdGuard’s secure DNS, which further filters the ad domains.

adb shell pm enable com.miui.systemAdSolution

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5.Installation of an alternative launcher to remove ads from the main screen

Advertisements on the home screen and in the app menu appear because of the built-in MIUI Launcher, which can be replaced with a third-party counterpart, for example:

• 🚀 Nova Launcher is the most popular option with flexible settings
• 🎨 Lawnchair – open source launcher with minimalist design
• ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for Performance
• 🔄 Microsoft Launcher – Integration with the Windows ecosystem

Installing an alternative launcher not only removes ads, but also adds new features: gestures, customization of icons, hiding apps and a dark theme for all menus. Once you install a new launcher, the system will suggest choosing it as the main one - confirm the choice and restart the phone.

Please note that some MIUI features (such as Dual Apps or Child Mode) may not work properly with third-party launchers. Check compatibility on forums, such as 4PDA, before installing.

6. disable push notifications from system applications

Many Redmi 9T users complain about spam notifications from Mi Video, Mi Browser, GetApps and other embedded services, often disguised as system alerts, but are actually ads. They can be turned off selectively.

Instructions for cleaning notifications:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status Bar → Notification Management
2. In the list of applications, find: GetApps (Xiaomi app store), Mi Video (video player), Mi Browser (browser), Mi Music (music player) Cleaner (system optimizer)

Showing notifications

Sound.

Recommendations

Additionally, we recommend disabling auto-run of unnecessary applications: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Auto-run.

Deactivate autoboot for all applications except instant messengers and system services (e.g. Google Play Services).

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Disabling notifications does not delete applications, but only blocks their activity. If you want to get rid of unnecessary services, use the method of disabling them. ADB-teams from section 4.

7. Radical methods: flashing and root access

If all the previous methods failed, radical measures remain: installing custom firmware or obtaining root rights, which require technical skills and lack warranty, but give full control of the system.

Option 1: Install custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS or Pixel Experience)

• 🔧 Requires unlocking the bootloader (Bootloader Unlock)
• 📱 Completely removes all Xiaomi system applications, including advertising modules
• ⚠️ The risk of “bricking” the phone with errors
• 🔄 You must make backup copies of all data

For detailed instructions on firmware, look for the XDA Developers forum (section for Redmi 9T – lime).

Option 2: Getting root rights and removing advertising packages

With Magisk you can get root and manually remove system APK-files responsible for displaying ads. List of dangerous packages for Redmi 9T:

com.miui.systemAdSolution


com.xiaomi.mipicks




com.miui.analytics




com.miui.bugreport




com.miui.hybrid

Remove them only through Titanium Backup or Root Explorer, pre-create a backup!

⚠️ Warning: Unlocking a bootloader on Xiaomi requires a device-based Mi Account and waiting 7-14 You can't run custom software without it, and you can also keep in mind that when you unlock it, you'll delete all the data from your phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling ads on Redmi 9T