How to turn off ads on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: full instructions

Xiaomi smartphone owners often encounter intrusive banner ads that appear in system interfaces. The Redmi Note 9 Pro model, which runs on the MIUI shell, is no exception and contains a lot of built-in monetization services by default.

Fortunately, the system allows you to manage these processes with sufficient flexibility without the need to obtain super-user rights. Competent settings of hidden parameters and disabling specific services can turn a device into a convenient tool for work and entertainment. In this article, we will look at proven methods of blocking advertising content that are relevant for current versions of firmware.

Disabling the MSA System Advertising Service

The main source of intrusive offers in the MIUI shell is the MSA system process (MIUI System Ads), which collects data about user behavior and generates personalized advertisements, the first and most important step is to deactivate this service through the standard settings menu.

To perform the operation, you need to go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Access to personal data. In the list that opens, you should find msa and move the slider to an inactive position. The system will require you to wait 10 seconds before confirming the action, after which you need to click the “Disable” button.

⚠️ Note: If you failed to disable the service from the first time and an error message appeared, repeat the procedure 3-5 The servers of the company sometimes experience load, and repeated attempts are often successful.

In parallel with msa, it is recommended to check the settings of the gettop service, which is also responsible for collecting statistics and promoting content, it is on the same list of applications with access to personal data, disabling these components is the basis for further cleaning the interface from banners.

Setup of embedded applications: Security and Explorer

Xiaomi's standard utilities, such as Security and Explorer, have built-in news feeds and promotional modules by default. To clear the Security interface, launch the app and click on the gear icon in the top right corner. In the menu that opens, find the Receive Recommendations section and turn it off.

A similar procedure is required for the Explorer application. Open the file manager, go to the menu (three bars) and select Settings → About. Here you also need to deactivate the Receive Recommendations option. This will remove banner ads from the file manager home page.

Don't forget the Downloads app, which often shows ads after you download files, go to its settings through the profile menu and find "Show recommended content." The switch should be in the off position.

Cleaning from advertising in the Themes and Browser app

Themes app store is one of the most ad-packed elements of the system. To clean it, open the app, go to the profile (human icon) and select Settings. In this section, find and disable the Receive recommendations and Personal recommendations.

The standard Mi Browser browser also requires attention. Go to your browser settings, select Privacy and Security, and you should turn off the Personal Recommendations and Site Notifications option here, which will prevent pop-ups and news feeds from appearing when you start your browser.

After doing this, the interface of stores and browsers will become much cleaner, but it is worth remembering that some elements may return after a major firmware update, so it makes sense to check these settings periodically.

Managing Notifications from System Services

Even after the core services are disabled, some apps may continue to send push notifications with suggestions, most commonly for MIUI Music, MIUI Video and Mi Community applications. To combat this, go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification Management.

Find these apps and completely disallow them from showing notifications, and check the settings of the Services & feedback app, often with the “Planner” or “Clean” option hidden in its settings, which can trigger advertising pop-ups.

Careful checks of installed system applications reveal hidden sources of spam, and users often overlook less popular services such as Mi Credit or Yellow Pages, which can also be a source of unwanted content.

Disable Advertising Personalization (ADID)

The MIUI system uses a unique ad ID (ADID) to track user interests and display targeted ads, and resetting or disabling this ID significantly reduces the relevance of ads, making them less intrusive.

To manage this setting, go to Settings → Passwords & Security → Privacy → Advertising Services. You need to activate the switch to Disable Ad Personalization. You also need to click the Reset Ad ID button.

⚠️ Warning: Once the ID is reset, the ads will not disappear completely, but will no longer be relevant to your real interests.This creates an additional layer of privacy for the owner of the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Regularly resetting your ID (e.g. once a month) is good practice for those worried about digital footprint, but it is not enough to completely block ads at the network level, requiring deeper DNS settings or installing specialized software.

Blocking Advertising through DNS and Third Party Solutions

The most effective method, which works globally for all applications and browsers, is to use a private DNS with ad filtering, which does not require the installation of additional applications and does not consume battery power.

Go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Private DNS. Select the “DNS Provider Host Name” option and enter the address: dns.adguard.com. Save settings. This action will redirect all requests to known ad servers to nowhere.

dns.adguard.com

Using this method may cause some legal ad integrations to fail in free applications, but for system purity, this is the optimal solution. If some applications stop loading images after DNS is turned on, the setting can be temporarily disabled.

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If Wi-Fi stopped working in public places after the DNS was turned on (browser authorization is required), temporarily disable the private DNS, log in, and then turn it on again.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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A comprehensive approach, including disabling MSA, configuring DNS and checking application permissions, ensures maximum purity of the MIUI interface.