How to completely disable advertising on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T: a step-by-step guide

Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T often face intrusive ads in system applications, notifications, and even on the lock screen. This is not an accident, but part of the business model of MIUI, Xiaomi’s branded shell, which is monetized by displaying banner ads, and fortunately, most of them can be disposed of without installing additional programs or obtaining root rights.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to remove ads on Redmi Note 8T with different versions of MIUI (including global and Chinese firmware), you will learn how to disable ads in Settings, system applications (Browser, Music, Themes), as well as block banners through ADB or third-party utilities, and pay special attention to the hidden settings MIUI 12/13/14, which Xiaomi does not advertise, but which allows you to disable ads forever.

Important: Some methods require connecting a smartphone to a computer or installing it APK-If you're not sure what you're doing, use the official settings. MIUI. All instructions tested on the Redmi Note 8T firmware MIUI 12.5, 13 and 14 (including European and Indian versions).

1. disabling advertising in the MIUI settings (official method)

The easiest and safest method is to use built-in MIUI options. Xiaomi provides the option to disable some of the ads through the settings menu, but these options are often hidden or reset after updates.

To remove ads in notifications and system applications:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Google → Advertising and disable the option “Personalized Ads” will reduce the number of targeted banners.
• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Three points (⋮) → Special access → Show it over other windows. Here, look for apps like Msa (MIUI System Ads) or Analytics and block their right to display windows.
• 🛑 B Settings → Notifications and status bar → Disable notifications from GetApps, Mi Video, Mi Browser and other system applications.

This method will remove up to 60-70% of ads, but will not eliminate banners in the browser or the Themes application.

2. Removal of advertising in system applications

MIUI integrates advertising into most pre-installed apps: Browser, Music, Video, Themes and even Weather, to turn it off:

If your application does not have specified items, then you have an outdated version of MIUI. Update the firmware through Settings → About Phone → System Update or use the method with ADB (described below).

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Some ad settings may reset. Check them after each update!

3. Blocking Advertising through ADB (without root)

For advanced users, there is a way to disable system-level advertising using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that does not require root rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to a PC.

Instructions:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
2. On your smartphone, activate Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to turn on Developer Mode). Then go to Settings → Additional → Developer and enable USB Debugging.
3. Connect the Redmi Note 8T to your computer and type in the command line (in the folder with ADB):

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution

This command will disable the system module responsible for the display of ads, and for full effect, also do:

adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.midrop


adb shell pm hide com.miui.analytics

After the smartphone reboot, the ads in MIUI should disappear. If the banners remain, check if the settings have reset after the update.

Install ADB Tools on PC|Enable the developer mode on the smartphone|Activate debugging by USB|Connect your phone to your computer with the original cable|Check that Xiaomi drivers are installed-->

4.Use of third-party ad blockers

If previous methods didn't work, you can install specialized ad-blocking apps.The best options for the Redmi Note 8T are:

• 🛡️ Blokada – Blocks Advertising at Level DNS No root. APK from the official website (not from Google Play!).
• 🔒 AdGuard – supports filters for MIUI. Requires customization VPN-regime.
• 📵 DNS66 — Open source software to block advertising domains through change DNS.

Before installing, disable Google Play Protect (Play Store) → ⚙️ → Play Protect → Settings → Scan applications, otherwise it will block APK-file.

⚠️ Note: Some blockers (such as AdGuard) may conflict with Mi Video and Mi Browser. If applications start to crash after installation, add them to the blocker exceptions.

5. Reset MIUI settings to factory (last resort)

If the ads appear even after all the manipulations, the cause may be a corrupted firmware or update conflict, in which case a complete reset will help:

1. Make a backup of the data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
2. Go to Settings → About Phone → Reset settings and select “Erase all data”.
3. After the reboot, don’t restore data from the backup – set your phone as new to avoid moving ad modules.

This method is guaranteed to delete all banner ads, but also erase all user data, and only use it if other methods have failed.

6. Alternative firmware (for experienced users)

If you are willing to take drastic measures, installing custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) will completely remove the ads and system restrictions of MIUI.

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock).
• 📥 Custom recovery installations (TWRP).
• 🛠️ Skills of working with ADB and Fastboot.

Detailed firmware guides for the Redmi Note 8T are available on XDA Developers. Remember that informal firmware can take away your warranty and cause problems with the camera or NFC module.

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Before you run the firmware, check for compatibility with custom recovery version MIUI. For Redmi Note 8T (codename willow) TWRP 3.7.0 and later is suitable.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling ads on Redmi Note 8T

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The most reliable way to get rid of advertising forever is a combination ADB-This will remove the system modules of the ad and block the remaining banners at the network level.