How to turn off ads on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 128GB

Owners of the popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro smartphone often face intrusive advertisements that appear in system applications and the MIUI interface. This is a fee for the affordable price of the device, but annoying banners and recommendations can be completely eliminated without having superuser rights.

An advertising module called MSA (MIUI System Ads) is responsible for collecting data on user behavior and displaying targeted content. Disabling this service is the first and most important step to a clean system. In this article, we will detail all blocking methods, from standard settings to advanced methods through DNS.

Disabling the MSA system advertising module

The first step is to get to the hidden system service that manages the ad impressions, so open the settings menu of your Redmi Note 10 Pro and find the Password and Security section. In some firmware versions, this item may be simply called “Security” or located inside the Apps menu.

You will need to find access to personal data (or "Special permissions"). In the list of system processes that opens, look for the msa line. Switch the slider to "Switched off", the system will issue a warning that some functions may be affected, and start a countdown timer for 10 seconds.

⚠️ Attention: After the timer is turned off, press the "Disable" button. If you fail the first time, repeat the procedure. 3-5 once in a row until the system succumbs.

After successful disabling of msa, it is also recommended to find and deactivate the GetApps service (formerly Mi App Store) if you do not use the Xiaomi app store. This will prevent pop-up notifications about new products and promotions. Complete removal of system components is impossible without root rights, but disabling their activity effectively blocks advertising mechanisms.

Configuring the built-in MIUI applications

Even after the main module is disabled, individual applications can continue to display ads if they do not change their individual settings. Start with the Security app, which is the control center of the system. Click on the gear settings in the upper right corner of the screen.

In the settings menu, find Receive recommendations and put the switch inactive, and check the Cleanup section inside the security application and remove the check box from Get recommendations, which will remove banners that appear after scanning the system for viruses.

Next, go to the standard File Manager Explorer. Open the side menu, select Settings, and find About Service. Inside this submenu, you need to turn off the Receive Recommendations option. Similar actions should be repeated for the Music and Themes app if you use them.

• 📱 In the "Subjects" app, go to the profile and disable "Receive recommendations".
• 🎵 In the Music app, go to the settings and turn off the "Show advertisements" item".
• 🔒 In the Safety app, disable the recommendations in the Cleanup and Scanner section".

Blocking advertising through DNS-server

One of the most effective ways to remove ads from all apps, including browsers and games, is to use a private DNS. This method does not require the installation of third-party software and works at the network connection level.

Go to Settings of your smartphone, select Connection and Sharing (or "Wi-Fi and Internet"). DNS (Private DNS). The default is "Auto" or "Disabled." Select hostname of the provider. DNS (Manually).

The text box that appears must enter the address of the verified server that blocks ads. The most popular and stable solution is the AdGuard service.

dns.adguard.com

Once you enter the address, click Save. If you're connected to the Internet, the system will check the address and apply the settings. Now all requests to known ad servers will be blocked at the network level, which will significantly speed up the loading of pages in the browser and clean up the interface of many applications.

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If after switching on DNS, the Internet stopped working in some applications (for example, banking), temporarily switch the DNS to “Disconnected” or “Auto” mode.

Managing Google’s Personalized Advertising

In addition to MIUI system advertising, Google’s targeting mechanisms are active on the device, and while Google ads cannot be completely turned off without losing service functionality, you can reset your advertising ID and prevent personalization, making ads less intrusive and more random.

Open your phone's Settings, scroll down to the Google section. Select Advertising. Here you'll see the Reset Ad ID option. Pressing this button will create a new ID, breaking the link to previously collected data about your interests.

Also available on this menu is the option to turn off personalization of ads. Activate it. This action will tell ad networks that you don't want to see ads based on your search history and geolocation. The effect may not be instantaneous, but over time, the amount of relevant ads will decrease.

Disabling recommendations on the desktop

Owners of Redmi Note 10 Pro often complain about the appearance of news feed Google Discover or Yandex.Zen when swiping left on the home screen. This tape is full of advertising articles and recommendations that distract from using the smartphone.

To remove this tape, make a long tap (pinch) over an empty space on the desktop to go into edit mode. In the bottom menu, select Settings (cogs). Find the Additional section or "Widget Tape".

In the list that opens, select No or No Feed. If you have a Google launcher installed, the process may be different: go to the widget settings and turn off the newsfeed display. This action will instantly clear the left edge of the screen of information noise.

Also, check the settings of the Mi Vision widget if it is installed on the desktop, which is often the source of news and promotional offers, and remove unnecessary widgets from the desktop, replacing them with useful tools such as watches or weather.

Frequent questions and problem-solving

Users may encounter a variety of nuances during the debugging process. Below are answers to the most popular questions that arise when trying to clear the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro from advertising.

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A comprehensive approach, including disabling MSA, configuring DNS and cleaning system applications, ensures maximum comfort using the Redmi Note 10 Pro without intrusive advertising.