Xiaomi smartphone owners often face intrusive banner ads that appear in system applications and interfaces, a consequence of the company’s policy of keeping devices low cost by displaying advertising content. However, there are many ways for the Redmi Note 10 to minimize this discomfort without having to obtain super-user rights.
The process of clearing the system from advertising requires several actions to be performed consistently in different settings sections. Advertising IDs and system services can be manually deactivated, which will greatly improve the experience of interacting with the gadget. Below we will look at the detailed steps to set up your device.
It's worth noting that the total absence of advertising is not just a matter of aesthetics, but also of saving traffic and battery power. Disabling the MSA service (MIUI System Ads) is the most critical step, since it is responsible for loading and displaying most ad units in the system. Let's get started with the setup.
Disabling system advertising through MIUI settings
The first step in combating intrusive banners is to address basic security and privacy settings. MIUI provides users with tools to manage personalized ads, even though they are hidden in the depths of the menu. You need to find the privacy section where the personalization switch is located.
Once you click on the right section, you'll see a point that's linked to the advertising services, and turning it off won't take away the ads completely, but it will reset your advertising ID by making the offers less targeted, an important step that is often ignored, relying only on third-party methods.
Next, find msa in the list of installed applications or system processes, which stands for MIUI System Ads, and is responsible for displaying banners in standard utilities, and turning it off requires care, as the system will try to convince you to keep it active.
- 📱 Go to Settings. → Password and security → Access to personal data.
- 🔍 Find the msa service in the list and disable the access slider.
- ⏳ Wait until the countdown ends (usually 10 seconds) and click “Disable».
- ✅ Repeat the procedure. 3-5 if the system is making errors or the timer is reset.
⚠️ Note: When you try to disable msa, the system may send out network error messages or ask you to wait.This is a security mechanism, so be patient and try to disable the service several times in a row.
After a successful shutdown of the service, it is recommended to restart the device, this will allow the changes to take effect and clear the cache of the ad modules. If you did everything correctly, the number of pop-up windows in the system folders and on the desktop should be drastically reduced.
Set up standard Xiaomi applications
Ads in Redmi Note 10 are often built directly into the interfaces of standard applications such as Explorer, Music, Themes and Security. Each of these applications has its own settings that need to be changed separately from the general system settings.
Start with the Security app, because it is often the one that broadcasts notifications about viruses or junk, which are actually advertising integrations. In the settings of this app, you need to find the Get Recommendations section and deactivate it. Similar actions are required for other system gates.
In the Themes app, ads can appear on the start screen and in the popular wallpaper section, and to remove them, go to the user profile (human icon) and select the settings, where you need to uncheck the box from "Show ads" or "Receive recommendations," which will make the store cleaner and more functional.
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Don’t forget to check the settings of the Downloads app. This is where the hot news or promotions often accumulate. Disabling notifications in this system component will save you from constantly ringing and vibration when a new banner appears.
Managing Notifications and Push Services
Even after the basic services are disabled, some apps can continue to send advertising notifications. In Android, based on MIUI, there is a powerful notification management tool that allows you to customize in detail what can be on the lock screen or in the curtain.
It is recommended to go through the list of all installed applications and disable notifications for those programs that do not need them, especially for games and free utilities, which are often spammy.
Also worth paying attention to is Mi Video and Mi Music, which are default players that are set to show recommendations and news, and you need to find items related to Recommendations and Online Content in their settings and put them inactive, which will speed up the launch of applications and remove unnecessary banners.
| Annex | The path to adjustment | What to turn off |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Settings (cogs) | Receive recommendations |
| Conductor | Settings → About the annex | Receive recommendations |
| Topics | Profile → Settings | Showing ads |
| Downloads. | Three points → Settings | Show recommended |
It is important to understand the difference between system notifications and push notifications from third-party services. System notifications are often controlled through application-specific settings, whereas push services may require separate attention in the Notifications and Status Bar section.
Using a private DNS to block
One of the most effective and elegant ways to remove all-operating system-wide advertising is by using a private DNS, which requires no additional applications to be installed and works for all connections, including Wi-Fi and mobile.
The essence of the method is to forward requests to advertising servers through a special DNS-A filter that simply doesn't return the address of the banner ad, and as a result, the ad doesn't load, and you see an empty space or a standard stub. For the Redmi Note 10, this method is fully compatible.
To activate this feature, go to the connection settings. You need to enter the address of a special server. This is safe and reversible at any time. Most users notice a significant acceleration in the loading of pages in the browser after turning on this option.
dns.adguard.comEnter the address above in the appropriate field. After saving the settings, it is recommended to turn on and off flight mode to reset network connections. Now your smartphone will filter traffic before displaying it on the screen.
⚠️ Note: When using third-party DNS-Make sure your servers are reliable. The address dns.adguard.com is a public and trusted community, but in theory, the provider is a public provider. DNS See your requests.
If some applications or sites stop working after you turn on DNS (for example, a carrier requires authorization), you can always return the settings to automatic mode.
Disabling recommendations on the desktop
Xiaomi owners often notice that recommended apps appear in folders in the left-hand desktop window (Google Discover or Yandex), a form of advertising that consumes processor resources and traffic.
To remove the Carousel or the widget tape, you need to pinch the empty space on your desktop and go to the screen settings, where you can turn off the left page or replace it with an empty one, which will free up space and remove the source of constant visual noise.
In the application folders, MIUI also has a habit of showing Recommended Apps from the bottom, so to turn off this feature, open any folder, click on the folder name on the top, and in the menu that opens, find the Recommended Apps switch.
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Once the desktop is cleaned, the interface will become more responsive, and animations will run smoother, as the system will not need to load content for recommended widgets in the background, which is especially noticeable on models of the past, although the Redmi Note 10 has enough power.
Additional measures and resetting of settings
If the above methods did not help to completely get rid of advertising, it is possible that the device has malicious applications or low-quality utilities from third-party sources.
Often, ads come from "memory cleaners," "battery boosters," or "lightlights" that are low-rated. Deleting such apps is the best way to fix the problem. Use built-in antivirus or Google Play Protect to scan the device.
As a last resort, if the ad is the result of a system failure or a failed update, resetting to factory settings can help.Be sure to back up important data before doing so, as all files will be deleted.
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A comprehensive approach combining MSA disabling, DNS setup and app cleaning ensures 99% success in the fight against advertising on Xiaomi.
Regular system updates are also important: Xiaomi engineers periodically release patches that improve security and sometimes change the content display policy.