How to remove ads on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 S: the full guide 2026

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 S is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but many users are faced with its main “chip” from the manufacturer: aggressive advertising in system applications. Banners in settings, pop-up notifications from Mi Browser, advertising in Files and even in Calendar – all part of the Xiaomi coin model that allows you to keep prices low on devices.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to disable ads on the Redmi Note 10 S without rooting and loss of warranty. From simple MIUI settings to radical methods, you’ll be able to choose the best option depending on your technical skills. It’s important to understand that some ways may require resetting or installing third-party apps, so read the warnings carefully before you act.

Note: all instructions are valid for MIUI 12/13/14 based on the Redmi Note 10 S (rosemary model). If your device is running on an older firmware version, we recommend you first update via Settings → About Phone → System Update.

1. disable personalized advertising in MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way to reduce the amount of advertising is to disable the personalization of ads in the system settings, which will not eliminate banners completely, but will significantly reduce their number and make them less intrusive.

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

Here you need:

• 🔘 Disable the Personalized Advertising switch** (this will stop collecting your preferences).
• 🔘 Click "Reset advertising" ID»** — This will reset your current profile for targeted advertising.
• 🔘 In the “Interests” section** delete all tags that the system has collected about you (if such section is available).

These actions do not require a reboot of the phone, but the effect will not appear immediately — it can take up to 24 hours for the system to update the targeting settings. Unfortunately, this method does not remove ads in Xiaomi system applications (for example, in Mi Video or Mi Browser), but reduces its relevance.

⚠️ Note: After the advertising reset ID Some apps (like the Google Play Store) may temporarily display more ads until they collect new data. 1-2 day-day.

2. Manual disabling of advertising in system applications

Xiaomi embeds advertising modules in most standard applications: Files, Music, Video, Calendar, and even Settings. Fortunately, most of them can be manually disabled ads without the need for superuser rights.

Here is a list of apps with ads and the way to disable them:

If your app does not have the menu items specified, then Xiaomi has removed them in the new version, in which case try to update the app through Google Play - sometimes after the update, additional settings appear.

⚠️ Attention: In the application, you can not disable ads through settings, it is blocked at the code level. → Annexes → browser → ☰ → Remove updates) or install a third-party browser (such as Chrome or Firefox).

Disable recommendations in the "Files"

Remove advertising in “Music” and “Video”

Check the settings of “Calendar” and “Theme”

Remove the Mi Browser updates or install an alternative

Restart your phone to apply changes-->

3.Use of ADB-commands for deep disabling advertising

If manual settings didn’t work, you can go further and disable Xiaomi’s system-level advertising services with the help of ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that doesn’t require root rights, but requires connecting the phone to a computer.

Advantages of the method:

✅ Remove Advertising in all System Applications, including Settings and Security.

✅ Does not violate the warranty (unless you use root).

✅ It works on any version. MIUI.

To start, enable USB debugging: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times until the message “You became a developer” appears).

Then go back to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers and include “Debugging by” USB»**.

Now connect your phone to your PC, download ADB-tools and execute the following commands in the command line (cmd):

adb devices

(Your device should show up – if not, install Xiaomi drivers)

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.browser




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics

These commands disable the main Xiaomi ad services. After you do, restart your phone. If the ad remains, try additional commands:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.msa.global


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.player




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.video

⚠️ Note: Disabling system applications through ADB If you run a command and you run a bug, you can run it back by adb shell pm enable com.name.packet (replace com.name.packet with previously disabled packet).

4. Installation of alternative firmware (for advanced users)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can get rid of advertising completely by installing custom firmware without Xiaomi's branded services, a method that only works for power users, requiring unlocking the bootloader and potentially depriving them of warranties.

The most popular firmware for Redmi Note 10 S (rosemary):

• 📱 Pixel Experience – pure Android without unnecessary apps and advertising. Supports all the features of the phone, including NFC camera.
• 📱 LineageOS is a stable firmware with a minimalist interface. No advertising or unnecessary services.
• 📱 Xiaomi.eu – modified version MIUI No ads and Chinese apps, saves the brand design, but removes all advertising modules.
• 📱 ArrowOS – Lightweight firmware with a focus on performance and privacy.

The installation process shall include:

1. Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account binding and a wait of 7-14 days).
2. Installation of custom recavery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Format partitions and firmware of the new OS.

Once custom firmware is installed, all data on the phone will be erased and Xiaomi warranty will be cancelled, but you will get a completely clean system with no advertising or restrictions.

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Before you run your firmware, make a full backup via TWRP or Mi Flash Tool. Save copies of important files (photos, contacts) to your PC or cloud.

5. Blocking Advertising via DNS or VPN

If you don’t want to interfere with system settings, you can block Xiaomi’s ad servers at the network level, two methods are suitable: changing the DNS or using a VPN with traffic filtering.

Method 1: Replacement of the DNS

Go to: Settings → Connections and Sharing → Private Network (VPN) → DNS settings.

Select “Manual”** and enter one of the addresses:

• 🔒 1.1.1.3 (Cloudflare Family – blocks ads and malicious sites).
• 🔒 94.140.14.14 (AdGuard DNS).
• 🔒 176.103.130.130 (AdGuard DNS mobile).

Method 2: VPN with ad blocking

Install one of these apps from Google Play:

• 🛡️ AdGuard – has a built-in ad blocking module in apps.
• 🛡️ Blokada - free of charge VPN Open source, blocking trackers and banners.
• 🛡️ 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare WARP) — simple VPN plug-in.

These methods will not remove all advertising (for example, banners in the settings can remain), but will significantly reduce its number in the browser and third-party applications. The main advantage is that you do not need to change anything in the system, you will need to set up the network.

⚠️ Note: Some banking applications and services (e.g. Sberbank Online or Public Services) may block access when using the service. VPN or custom DNS. In this case, temporarily turn off filtering before entering such applications.

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Changing DNS or using a VPN is the safest way to reduce ads, but it doesn’t give 100% results. More radical methods (ADB or custom firmware) will be required to completely remove ads.

6. Resetting the phone to factory settings (last resort)

If you’ve tried all of these, but the ads keep coming, you can try a full phone reset, which helps in cases where the ad modules have been installed along with updates or third-party apps.

Resetting instructions:

1. Back up important data (photos, contacts, messages) through Settings → About Phone → Backup or manually.
2. Go to Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Erase all data.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).
4. After reset, do not restore data from the MIUI backup - it may contain advertising modules.

After discharge:

• 📵 Do not install updates for system applications (especially Mi Browser, Themes, Videos, etc).
• 📵 Turn off automatic app updates on Google Play.
• 📵 Apply the methods in Sections 1 and 2 of this article immediately.

Resetting to factory settings will delete all your data, including photos, messages and installed apps. Use this method only if other methods have not helped.

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