Xiaomi Mi 10T is a powerful smartphone with flagship specs, but even it is not without the main disadvantage of MIUI firmware: annoying advertising. Banners in settings, recommendations in apps, sponsored content in system utilities — all this spoils the impression of the device. Fortunately, there are ways to get rid of advertising without installing custom firmware or obtaining root rights.
In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods, including hidden MIUI settings, disabling personalized advertising through Google and Xiaomi, as well as blocking advertising domains at the system level. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances of the Mi 10T model (including the Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T Lite versions), since some parameters depend on the firmware version and regional software.
We warn you beforehand that some of the methods will require careful follow-up of instructions so that you do not disrupt the system applications, and if you are not sure about your actions, use only safe methods (sections 1-3).
1. disable personalized advertising in MIUI settings
The easiest and safest way to do this is to deactivate targeted ads directly from the smartphone menu, which won’t remove all banners, but will significantly reduce their number, especially in system applications like Themes, Security or Files.
Instructions for Mi 10T (relevant to MIUI 12-14):
- Open the Settings. → Xiaomi Account (or Mi Account).
- Go to privacy. → Personalized recommendations.
- Turn off the sliders: 🔄 Recommendations based on use 📊 Personalized advertising 🌍 Location-based advertising (if any)
Settings
Advertising
Personalized advertising
After this action, ads in Weather, Calendar and other stock apps should disappear within 24 hours, but banners in Downloads or Theme Settings may remain — they will require additional measures.
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If you still have ads after you shut down, restart your smartphone, and sometimes the changes only apply after the reboot.
2. Blocking advertising notifications from system applications
Many Mi 10T users complain about spam notifications from Mi Video, GetApps or Cleaner, which often send ads even if you don't use them, to turn them off:
Method 1: Through the notification menu
- Press any notification from an advertising app (e.g. GetApps).
- Click Disable Notifications → Confirm.
Method 2: Through application settings (more reliable)
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find it on the list: 🎬 Mi Video (or Video) 📱 GetApps (or Applications) 🧹 Cleaner (or Cleaning) 🎨 Topics
Notifications
Battery
Background restriction
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Important for Mi 10T: In MIUI 13+ firmware, some system applications (like GetApps) can automatically enable notifications after an update. Check the settings after each update!
3. Hidden settings MIUI: disabling advertising in the services
MIUI has hidden options that allow you to disable ads at the system service level, which are not officially dokumented, but work on most Xiaomi devices, including the Mi 10T.
Instructions for experienced users:
- Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636## This will open the Testing menu.
- Go to Phone Information → scroll down to MIUI Settings.
- Find the parameters: 🔧 msa_global_sp_ad_blacklist — enter 1 and keep. 🔧 msa_global_sp_ad_config — enter 0 and keep.
Reboot your smartphone.
These commands disable the ad modules in the system services MIUI. The effect is noticeable in 10-15 minutes: banners disappear in Settings, Weather and Calendar. However, be careful: changing other parameters in the test menu can disrupt the smartphone.
What to do if the #4636## menu doesn't open?
4.Using ADB to Deeply Disable Advertising
If previous methods didn’t work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to disable system-level ad packages, a more radical way, but it works even on the latest versions of MIUI 14.
Step-by-step:
- Turn on Developer Mode on Mi 10T: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI until you become a developer.
- Back to Settings → Additional settings → For developers and include: 🔌 Debugging by USB 🔄 Unlocking OEM (if)
ADB Tools
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.marketThese commands disable the main MIUI advertising modules. After you perform, restart your smartphone. Please note: disabling some packages (for example, com.xiaomi.market) may cause the GetApps app store to fail.
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5. Blocking Advertising Domains through Hosts File
Another effective method is editing the hosts file, which blocks access to Xiaomi and Google’s ad servers, requiring root rights or special applications like AdAway (for devices without a root).
Instructions for Mi 10T:
- Download and install AdAway (requires an enabled installation from unknown sources).
- Launch the application and click Download files and apply.
- Select the sources of the blockage: 🛡️ EasyList China (for Chinese advertising) 🛡️ Xiaomi Ad Blocklist (specialized list for the MIUI) 🛡️ AdAway Default List (Basic Rules)
Reboot your smartphone.
After the changes are implemented, AdAway will block ads at the DNS level, which will remove banners in the browser, some applications and system utilities, but some ads (for example, on YouTube) may remain, and additional measures will be required for it (for example, Vanced or uBlock Origin).
| Method | Efficiency | Difficulty | Need root? | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disabling personalized advertising | ⭐⭐ (Removes 30-40% of banners) | ⭐ (simple) | No. | Minimum |
| Blocking notifications | ⭐⭐⭐ (Eliminates 50-60% of spam) | ⭐ (simple) | No. | No. |
| Hidden MIUI settings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Remove 70-80% of advertising) | ⭐⭐ (middle-class) | No. | Medium (risk of system application failure) |
| ADB-team | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Remove 90% of Advertising) | ⭐⭐⭐ (difficult) | No. | High (may disrupt some functions) |
| Editing by hosts | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Removes 80-90% of advertising) | ⭐⭐⭐ (difficult) | Preferably. | Medium (can block the necessary services) |
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The safest methods (without risk to the system) are to disable personalized ads and block notifications.
What if the advertisements returned after the update?
Xiaomi regularly releases MIUI updates that can reset ad settings. If banners reappear after the update, follow the following steps:
- Check your personalized advertising settings (Section 1) – they may have turned on automatically.
- Update the lock lists in AdAway (if you use it).
- Repeat. ADB-commands (section 4) as some packets may be recovered.
- If you use custom recovery (TWRP), back up your current firmware before upgrading and restore the settings after it.
On the Mi 10T with MIUI 13+, after major updates (e.g. 13 to 14), you may need to completely reset your settings to remove ads completely.
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Before updating your firmware, take screenshots of all important settings (for example, a list of disabled notifications) that will help you quickly restore them after the update.
FAQ: Frequent questions about removing ads on Xiaomi Mi 10T
❓ Why is it still showing up after you turn off the ad in the settings?
❓ Can you remove advertising without rooting and ADB?
❓ Will AdAway work without rooting on Mi? 10T?
❓ How to return disabled system applications if you need them?
❓ Why after resetting to factory settings, the advert returned?
If none of these methods worked, consider switching to custom firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience, which is completely devoid of MIUI advertising, but requires unlocking the bootloader and having TWRP.