How to permanently disable ads on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11: the full guide

Advertising in Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 smartphones is one of the most annoying features of MIUI firmware. Even after buying the device, users encounter banners in system apps, notifications and on the lock screen. The manufacturer has integrated advertising modules so deeply that standard shutdown through settings often works incompletely or resets after updates.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods to remove ads on the Redmi Note 11, from basic settings to advanced solutions using ADB and third-party utilities. We will focus on the nuances for specific versions of MIUI 13/14, as the algorithms for displaying ads differ, and you will learn which system applications display banners most aggressively and how to block them selectively.

Important: Some methods require unlocking the bootloader or the superuser rights (root).If you are not ready for such manipulations, focus on the first three methods that work without profound changes to the system.

1. disable personalized advertising in MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way to do this is to deactivate the options associated with targeted ads, which won’t remove banners completely, but will significantly reduce the number of banners, especially in Mi Browser, Mi Video and GetApps apps.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Google → Advertising (or Settings) → Additionally. → Confidentiality → Advertising in some versions MIUI).
• 🔄 Switch the slider "Personalized advertising" to the off position..
• 🗑️ Click "Reset advertising" ID" (This will clear your profile for targeting).
• 🔒 Go back to the main settings and go to Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI. Tap 7 times on the line with the version to activate the developer mode (required for the next steps).

After this action, ads in Google services and parts of Xiaomi’s apps will become less intrusive, but banners in Mi Security, Cleaner and lock screen will remain — more radical measures will be needed to remove them.

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If banners continue to appear after resetting your ad ID, try disabling data synchronization in your Mi Account. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Synchronize and deactivate all options.

2. Blocking advertising through system application settings

Many banners in Redmi Note 11 are displayed through standard utilities: Mi Security, Cleaner, Mi Video and GetApps. Each of these apps has hidden settings to disable ads, but the path to them is not obvious.

List of applications and paths to settings:

Please note that some regional versions of MIUI (e.g. India or China) may have different menu items or no menu items. If you don't find these options, try changing your firmware region to EEA (Europe) via Settings → Additional → Region.

3.Using ADB to Deeply Disable Advertising

If standard methods didn’t work, it’s time to connect Android Debug Bridge (ADB) – a tool that lets you disable system-level advertising modules without requiring root rights.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Activate USB debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shoot 7 times), then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB.
3. Connect the Redmi Note 11 to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
4. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB and type:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.midrop




adb shell pm hide com.miui.analytics




adb shell pm hide com.miui.msa.global

These commands disable the main Xiaomi ad services. Once executed, restart the phone.

• 📱 Lock screen
• 🔍 Search results in Mi Security
• 📹 Mi Video Applications
• 🛒 GetApps Store

Install ADB Tools on PC|

Activate debugging over USB on your phone |

Connect your phone to your PC and confirm permission |

Open the command line in the folder with ADB|

Reboot the phone after completing commands-->

Important: After the MIUI update, some services may be activated again, repeat the procedure or use the script to automatically disable (more on this below).

4. Install custom ROM or patch through Magisk

For users willing to take drastic measures, the best way to get rid of advertising is to install custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) or use the Magisk module to block ad domains.

Advantages of the method:

• 🚀 Complete removal of all Xiaomi advertising modules.
• 🔒 Ability to disable telemetry collection.
• 🛠️ Flexible system adjustment to your needs.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Requires unlocking the bootloader (resets all data!).
• ⚠️ Risk of "bricking" of the device in case of errors.
• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if the device is under warranty).

If you decide to do this, follow the instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (requires an account binding Mi).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for Redmi Note 11 (model spes or spesn, check in Settings → About phone → Model).
3. Slice the custom ROM Or install it through Magisk modules: Disable_Miui_Ads (Universal Adblock (filters advertising domains)

Once you install custom ROM, there won’t be any ads at all, but you’ll lose some of Xiaomi’s branded features, such as Quick Apps or Second Space.

5. Blocking Advertising via DNS and VPN

If you don't want to interfere with system files, you can block ad domains at the network level. DNS-server-use VPN traffic-filtered.

Ways:

1. Change DNS: Go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → DNS Settings. Select Manual and type: 1.1.1.3 #Cloudflare (blocks malware and ads) or 94.140.14.14 #AdGuard DNS

VPN with ad blocking

• Install AdGuard, Blokada or 1.1.1.1 WARP from Google Play.
• Activate the ad blocking function in the VPN settings.

If the problem repeats after each update, consider turning off automatic MIUI updates:

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔕 Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Update Settings".
• 🚫 Turn off the option "Automatic booting via Wi-Fi".