Why Redmi Note 10 Pro is getting ads and can it be removed forever?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro with 128 GB of memory is one of the most popular devices of the brand, but many users face intrusive system advertising. It can pop up in the settings menu, on the lock screen, in Mi Browser, Mi Video applications or even in notification panels. The reason is simple: MIUI contains built-in advertising modules that Xiaomi uses to monetize its shell.
The good news is on the Redmi Note. 10 Pro advertising can be turned off without ROOT-Right, using hidden system settings or third-party tools, bad after major updates MIUI Some parameters can be reset and you have to repeat the procedure. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, including those that work on the latest versions of firmware (MIUI 14/15).
It is important to understand: advertising in MIUI is of two types: 1 System - integrated into the shell (for example, recommendations in the "Security" menu or banners on the lock screen). 2 In Xiaomi applications - shown in Mi Browser, Mi Music, Mi Video and other proprietary utilities.
Each type needs its own disconnection methods.
Method 1: Disabling personalized advertising in MIUI settings
The easiest and safest way to do this is to deactivate data collection for targeted advertising, which won't take away all banners, but it will reduce the number of banners. MIUI 12โ15:
- Open Settings โ Google โ Advertising.
- Click Reset Advertising ID and confirm the action.
- Go back to the basic settings and go to Settings โ Apps โ App Management โ All Apps.
- Find the MSA (Mi System Ads) or Miui Daemon, open it and click Disable (if the button is active).
If the MSA item isn't on the list, it's hidden on your firmware, and then the alternative way is to:
Settings โ Password and Security โ Authorization and Review โ Disable โPersonalized Recommendationsโโ ๏ธ Note: Some regional firmware (e.g. India) MSA In this case, use Method 3 s. ADB-team.
โ๏ธ What to do before turning off advertising
Method 2: Manual disabling advertising in branded Xiaomi applications
Xiaomi apps are the primary source of advertising on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, and to remove banners in them, you need to turn off the displays in each one, starting with the most "advertising" utilities:
- ๐ฑ Mi Browser: Open your browser โ โฎ โ Settings โ Additionally. โ Disable "Recommended Content" and "Show news on the main page".
- ๐ต Mi Music: Go to the Settings โ Recommendations โ Turn off all switches.
- ๐บ Mi Video: Go to the Profile โ Settings โ Delete โPersonalized recommendations".
- ๐ Security: In the main menu of the application, swipe left to the "Cleaner" tab" โ press โ โ Delete "Recommendations".
If after disabling the ad continues to appear, try resetting the application settings: Settings โ Apps โ [Select App] โ Storage โ Clear the data.
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After cleaning the data in Mi Browser, donโt forget to turn off the recommendations again โ the reset returns the settings to factory ones.
| Annex | The Way to Advertising Settings | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Browser | โฎ โ Settings โ Additionally. | Removes 90% of banners |
| Mi Video | Profile โ Settings โ Recommendations | Removes 70% of ads |
| Security | Cleaner โ โ โ Recommendations | Remove all banners in the app |
| Topics | Profile โ Settings โ Notifications | Removing push ads |
Method 3: Disabling Advertising through ADB (without ROOT)
If previous methods have not worked, you can use them. ADB-Android Debug Bridge is Google's official tool that allows you to manage system settings without superuser rights. The following commands will be suitable for the Redmi Note 10 Pro:
First, turn on USB Debugging: Settings โ About Phone โ MIUI version (click 7 times until the message โYouโre a developerโ appears). Then go back to Settings โ Additional โ For Developers โ Enable โDebugging by USBโ.
Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB-tools and execute in the command line:
adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution
adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.midrop
adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 1These teams:
- ๐ Disable the system module of advertising com.miui.systemAdSolution.
- ๐ด Block push notifications from Xiaomi (midrop).
- ๐ก๏ธ Allow access to hidden API (You need to work with some teams).
โ ๏ธ Attention: MIUI 14+ some ADB-If the ads are left after execution, try an alternative method with a change in the firmware region.
Method 4: Change the firmware region to EEA (without data loss)
Xiaomi shows less ads on firmware for the European Economic Area (EEA). If your Redmi Note 10 Pro runs on the global or Indian version of MIUI, you can change region without completely resetting.
- Download the firmware for EEA (select the sweet model for the Redmi Note 10 Pro).
- Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root of internal memory.
- Open the Update app, click on it. โฎ โ Select a firmware file and select the downloaded update.zip.
- Confirm the update. The phone will reboot, but the data will be saved.
After the change of region:
- ๐ Advertising in the system menu will disappear completely.
- ๐ฑ Xiaomi apps (Mi Browser, Mi Video) will stop showing banners.
- ๐ Updates will be sent via the official channel. EEA.
What happens if you choose the wrong firmware?
Method 5: Use of third-party utilities (for power users)
If none of the previous methods worked, you can use specialized tools that require more action, but are guaranteed to remove advertising:
- ๐ ๏ธ Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools: A utility with a graphical interface for disabling advertising, debloat and optimization MIUI. Download from GitHub.
- ๐ง Universal Debloater: Allows you to disable unnecessary system applications, including ad modules. ADB.
- ๐ฆ App Inspector: Helps you find hidden advertising services (e.g. com.miui.analytics) and disable them.
Examples of Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools:
- Connect your phone to a PC with USB debugging enabled.
- Open the utility and select Debloat โ Remove Ads.
- Confirm that all marked modules are disabled.
- Reset the device.
โ ๏ธ Warning: Disabling system applications can cause unstable phone operation.Before using utilities, make a backup through Settings โ Additionally. โ Backup and reset.
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Third-party utilities are the most radical method, but also the most effective. Use them only if other methods have not worked.
What to do if the ad returns after the MIUI update
After major updates (e.g. from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14), the ad settings may be reset.
- Before updating, back up through Settings โ Additional โ Backup and Reset.
- Use ADB to block ad packages prior to the update: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution
- If the ad returns, repeat Method 3 or change the firmware region.
Nana MIUI 15+ Xiaomi tightened its policy on the ADB-The most reliable way to install custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS), however, this requires unlocking the bootloader and can deprive you of warranty.
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If you donโt want to lose your warranty, but need a pure Android, consider buying a smartphone with Xiaomi HyperOS (like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+) โ there are significantly less ads.