Why Ads Appear on Redmi Note and Can They Be Deleted Forever?
Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphone owners (from Note 4X to Note 13 Pro+) regularly face intrusive advertising in system applications, notifications and even on the lock screen, the reason lies in the proprietary shell MIUI, which integrates advertising modules from Xiaomi and partners by default. Unlike “pure” Android, here the ads are built-in at the system level – it is shown in the weather, the browser, Music and even in Settings.
The good news is that most ads can be turned off without root permissions or installing third-party firmware. The bad news is that some ad units (such as Mi Video or GetApps) require deep system tampering. In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways for 2026, including hidden MIUI settings, ADB commands, and alternative methods for different firmware versions.
It's important to understand that Xiaomi doesn't provide an official "disable all ads at once" option. You have to take steps, combine several methods, start with the simplest and safest.
Method 1: Disabling personalized advertising in MIUI settings
The first step is to deactivate the collection of data for targeted advertising, which will not remove all banners, but will reduce the number of banners and make them less intrusive. MIUI 12–14 (including global and Chinese versions).
Open Settings → Google → Advertising and:
- 🔹 Turn off the Personalized Ads switch (this will stop impressions based on your activity).
- 🔹 Click "Reset advertising" ID" → This will reset your profile for advertisers.
- 🔹 Go back to the main settings and go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points (⋮) → Special access → Access to advertising ID. Disable access for all applications except system.
These actions will reduce the amount of ads on Google Play, the browser and some third-party apps. However, Xiaomi system banners (such as in Themes or Security) will remain.
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If there is no Advertising option in Google’s settings, update Google Play services in the Play Store or clear the cache of the Google Play Services app (Settings → Apps → All Apps → Google Play Services → Memory → Clear cache).
Method 2: Manually disabling advertising in MIUI system applications
Most of Xiaomi’s built-in apps have hidden settings to deactivate ads. Below is a list of key apps and ways to set them up. Attention: the interface may vary depending on the version of MIUI and regional firmware.
| Annex | The path to settings | What to turn off |
|---|---|---|
| Topics | Profile → Settings (⚙) → Recommendations | Disable "Show recommendations" and "Personalized recommendations" |
| browser | ⋮ → Settings → Additionally. | Disable "Recommendations on the main" and "Personalized news" |
| Music. | Profile → Settings (⚙) → Recommendations | Disable "Show recommendations" and "Banners on the playback screen" |
| Weather. | ⋮ → Settings → Notifications | Disable "Advertising Notices" and "Sponsored Content" |
| Security (Security) | ⚙ → Cleaner → Cleaning settings | Disable “Optimization Guidelines” (they often contain ads) |
Once these options are turned off, restart your phone. Ads in the apps listed should disappear, but banners in GetApps (Xiaomi app store) and Mi Video may remain.
Clear each app’s cache from the list (Settings → Apps → Select App → Memory → Clear cache)|
Reboot the phone after the changes |
Check the availability of advertising in each application separately |
Update your apps to the latest version (sometimes new versions remove ads)-->
Method 3: Disabling Advertising through ADB (without root)
If the system settings do not help, the next step is to use the system. ADB-This method allows you to disable advertising services at the system level without requiring superuser rights. Warning: incorrect commands can disrupt your phone, so follow the instructions carefully.
You'll need:
- 🖥 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB (You can download from the official Android website).
- 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap according to the version → Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
- 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (preferably original).
Connect your phone to your PC, open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and execute commands in turn:
adb shell
pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics
pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.market
pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution
pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.msa.global
pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.player
pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.video
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.browserThese commands are off:
- 📊 Analytics collection (com.miui.analytics).
- 🛒 Xiaomi App Store (com.xiaomi.market, aka GetApps).
- 🎯 System Advertising Modules (com.miui.systemAdSolution).
- 🎵 Music player and video player (com.miui.player, com.miui.video).
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
After you execute the commands, restart your phone. Ads should disappear from most system applications. If some banners are left, check if the apps that have been disabled have been updated (updates can restore them).
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ADB-So, the commands don't delete the applications, they just disable them for the current user. This is safe and reversible: to get it back, replace the disable-user with enable in the commands.
Method 4: Blocking Advertising over DNS (for mobile traffic and Wi-Fi)
Another effective method is change. DNS-This blocks ad domains at the network level without affecting system files. The method works for advertising in the browser, some applications and even YouTube (if the ad is shown over the mobile network).
Instructions:
- Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Private DNS.
- Select "Private DNS Host Name".
- Enter one of the addresses: 🛡 dns.adguard.com (AdGuard DNS — Blocks advertising and trackers). 🔒 security.cloudflare-dns.com (Cloudflare – blocks malicious domains, partially ads). 🚫 AdGuard Family Protection (family.adguard-dns.com) + adult).
Save the settings and restart the phone.
To check the health of the browser, go to the DNS Leak Test site. If the results show the DNS you selected, the settings are applied successfully.
AdGuard DNS|
Cloudflare|
Google DNS|
Standard (from provider)|
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Limitations of the method:
- ❌ Does not block ads in Xiaomi system applications (for example, in Topics or Weather).
- ❌ It can slow down the loading of some sites (due to additional filtering).
- ✅ Effectively against banners in the browser and third-party applications.
Method 5: Removing Ads from the Lock Screen
The ads on the lock screen are one of the most annoying features of MIUI, and they come in the form of banners that suggest you install apps or news, and you can remove them in two ways:
Method 1: Through lock screen settings
Go to Settings → Lock screen → Additional settings and:
- 📱 Turn off "Recommendations".
- 📰 Turn off the news and weather (if any).
- 🔄 Turn off Automatic Wallpaper Update (sometimes containing ads).
Method 2: ADB (if the first method fails)
Follow the command:
adb shell settings put global lock_screen_ads_enabled 0This command forcibly disables the ad modules on the lock screen, and then restart the phone.
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If the ads on the lock screen appear as “smart notifications”, check the settings of the Security app. In the Smart notifications section, disable all unnecessary sources.
Method 6: Installation of alternative firmware (for advanced users)
If all previous methods failed, a radical solution is to install custom firmware without advertising, which is only suitable for power users, as it requires unlocking the bootloader and potentially deprives of warranties.
Popular firmware without ads for Redmi Note:
- 📱 Xiaomi.eu – modified version MIUI without advertising or Chinese services. OTA-update.
- 🤖 LineageOS is a clean Android without unnecessary apps.
- ⚡ Pixel Experience – firmware with Google Pixel interface and minimalist design.
Warnings:
⚠️ Warning: Unlocking the bootloader will reset the phone to factory settings.Data backup is mandatory!
⚠️ Attention: Some functions (e.g, IR-blaster NFC) You may not work properly on custom firmware. Check compatibility for your Redmi Note model on the forum XDA Developers.
Step-by-step instructions for installing Xiaomi.eu:
- Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
- Download the firmware Xiaomi.eu for your model from the official website.
- Install TWRP Recovery (instructions are available on XDA for each model).
- Load to TWRP, backup and run the firmware.
Once installed, the ads will not be in system apps or notifications. However, keep in mind that custom firmware may contain bugs and do not receive official security updates from Xiaomi.
Method 7: Use of third-party applications (ad blockers)
If you don't want to interfere with system settings, you can install third-party ad blockers, they work at the VPN or local proxy level, filtering advertising requests.
| Annex | Type of lockdown | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdGuard | Local VPN | Blocks ads in the browser and applications, low battery consumption | Some banners in system applications remain |
| Blokada | Local VPN | Open source, blocks trackers | It can be in conflict with other VPNs. |
| DNS66 | DNS-filtering | No VPN, it works at the DNS level. | Less effective against Xiaomi system advertising |
| Brave Browser | Built-in blocker | Blocks ads in the browser, fast and easy | Does not affect system applications |
For maximum effect, combine AdGuard (for applications) and DNS66 (for network filtering). note that some blockers may slow down your Internet connection or conflict with banking applications (due to the use of a VPN).