How to completely disable advertising on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways 2026

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro owners often encounter intrusive ads that appear in the settings menu, on the lock screen, in system applications and even in notification panels. Despite the fact that MIUI offers advanced personalization features, banner ads remain one of the most annoying features of the firmware. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to disable advertising – from standard settings to deep optimization of the system, including methods that work on the Redmi Note 8 Pro with the latest versions of MIUI 12/13/14.

It's important to understand that some of the ads are built into Xiaomi's system services, and you can't remove them without changing the firmware. However, there are legal methods that minimize the number of impressions or remove banners completely. We tested each method on the Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia) with different versions of the software, the results are presented in the comparison table below.

1. disable personalized advertising in MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way to do this is to deactivate the options associated with targeted advertising, which does not require super-user rights and is suitable for users who do not want to risk system stability, but only removes some of the banners based on your data.

Go to: Settings → Google → Advertising (or Settings → Additional → Privacy → Advertising in some versions of MIUI).

Turn it off here.

• 🔄 Personalized advertising is the main switch that collects data about your actions.
• 📊 Activity tracking – prevents information collection about applications being launched.
• 🌍 Location-based advertising – blocks geotargeting.

After disabling these options, the number of ads will decrease by 30-40%, but system banners (for example, in Security or Themes) will remain.

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If your version of MIUI does not have Ads in its settings, update Google Play services to Settings → Apps → App Management → Google Play Services.

2. deactivation of advertising in system applications Xiaomi

Many of Xiaomi’s standard apps (Security, Themes, Music, Video) have built-in ad modules that can be turned off individually:

1. Security: Open the app → click on the gear icon in the top right corner → Settings → Advertising and recommendations → turn off all switches.
2. Topics (Themes): Launch the app → Profile → Settings → Advertising Preferences → Deactivate the display of banners.
3. Downloads and File Manager: In the settings of these applications, look for items like Recommendations or Affiliate Content and turn them off.

These actions will remove ads within apps, but will not affect system notifications, such as banners in the notification panel or on the lock screen require other methods.

Open each system application | Find the "Settings" or "Advertising" section | Disable all related options |Reboot your phone to apply changes

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3.Use of ADB-commands for deep disabling advertising

For users who are ready for more complex manipulations, there is a method using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to disable the system components responsible for displaying ads without obtaining root rights, which works on 90% of banners, including notifications and ads in MIUI Launcher.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools, and execute the commands:

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.android.browser




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics

After you execute the commands, restart the device. Ads will disappear from most system places, but banners may remain in some stock applications (for example, Mi Video).

4. Removal of advertising through region change (bypassing geo-targeting)

Some users have noticed that changing the region of the system to a country with stricter advertising laws (e.g., the EU) reduces the number of banners, a method that does not remove ads completely, but reduces the frequency of ads.

How to change the region:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Language and Region.
2. Select a Region and set Germany, France or the Netherlands.
3. Restart your phone and check for ads.

The effect is not immediately noticeable — it may take 1-2 days for the system to adapt.

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5. Alternative launchers and shells: a radical solution

If you're not just annoyed by advertising, but also by the MIUI interface itself, consider installing a third-party launcher.

• 📱 Nova Launcher – flexible settings without ads, gesture support and themes.
• 🎨 Lawnchair – open launcher with minimalist design.
• 🔄 Microsoft Launcher – Windows integration, no ads from Xiaomi.

Installing an alternative launcher does not remove system advertising in notifications or apps, but removes banners from the home screen and app menu. ADB-commands or disabling personalized advertising.

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Third-party launchers do not remove ads in system notifications, but completely replace the MIUI interface by removing banners on the home screen.

Extreme measures: flashing on custom firmware

For power users willing to sacrifice warranty and stability, there is an option to install custom firmware without advertising. Popular options for the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

The custom firmware installation process involves unlocking the bootloader, installing a customized backup (such as TWRP) and directly firmware. This is a risky method that can lead to a device blink if errors occur. We recommend that you study the guides on the XDA-Developers or 4PDA forums before starting.

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Before you run your firmware, make a full backup via TWRP or MIUI Backup. Save backups to your PC — cloud services may not recover data after you change firmware.

Comparison of Methods: What Works Best?

We tested all methods on the Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 14 (Android 12), and the results in the table below show the effectiveness of each method as a percentage of remote advertising:

For most users, the best solution is a combination. ADB-And you can use the commands and shut down personalized ads, and that's the best thing that you can do with minimal risk.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ads on Redmi Note 8 Pro

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The most reliable way to get rid of advertising forever is a combination ADB-This does not require root rights and works after updates. MIUI (re-use of commands).