How to permanently remove ads from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note: working methods for 2026

The lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones is one of the most annoying places to display ads. Even after buying a device, users encounter intrusive banners that appear every time they unlock a phone, and the problem is relevant for all models of the series, from Redmi Note 7 to Redmi Note 13 Pro+. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off advertising, including hidden settings MIUI, ADB commands and even radical methods for advanced users.

It's important to understand that lock screen ads are not a bug, they're a feature. Xiaomi monetizes its smartphones by showing ads in system applications, and by default, this option is enabled on all devices with MIUI firmware. However, it can be turned off, and we'll show you how to do it without root rights and without losing warranty. If you're willing to spend 10-15 minutes setting up, then you'll find a detailed guide with pictures, warnings and life hacks.

Why does Redmi Note have an ad on the lock screen?

One reason is Xiaomi’s monetization policy: Unlike Apple or Google Pixel, where the bulk of its revenue comes from selling devices and services, Xiaomi has been using an advertising model that keeps smartphone prices low, but has the downside: users have to put up with intrusive advertising in:

• 📱 Lock screen (banners, application recommendations)
• 🔍 Search MIUI (search-engine)
• 📁 Conductor (pop-up windows when opening folders)
• 🎵 Music and video (advertising in a standard player)

On Redmi Note, the ads on the lock screen can appear in several formats:

The worst part is that ads can come back after you have upgraded MIUI, even if you have disabled them before, because some of the settings are reset to factory settings when you install a new firmware, so we recommend not only removing the ads, but also blocking them from reappearing (as we will discuss in the ADB section).

Method 1: Disabling Advertising through MIUI Settings (without ADB)

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI settings, which is suitable for all Redmi Note models (including the Note 10/11/12/13) and does not require additional knowledge.

Step instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Lock Screen (or Lock and Protect in older versions of MIUI).
3. Click on the Additional Lock screen settings (may be called Lock screen settings).
4. Find the Advertising or Recommendations item and disable all sliders:

• 🔘 Show recommendations
• 🔘 Showing ads
• 🔘 News feed (if any)
• 🔘 Weather widgets (optional)

If the Advertising item is not on this menu, try another way:

1. Go back to the main settings.
2. Go to the Apps → Application management.
3. In the search, type msa (this is the MIUI System Ads application).
4. Open it and press Disable (if the button is active).

Important! Some firmware (MIUI 14+) may have different names or hidden deeper, and if you don't find the right settings, read the next section on ADB.

⚠️ Note: After disabling the ad through settings, it may return after the update MIUI. To avoid this, use the method of ADB (Section 3) or install firmware without advertising (section 5).

Method 2: Disable news feed (swipe left on lock)

Many users confuse the ad with the news feed that appears when swiped left on a locked screen, which is not exactly an ad, but rather a content aggregator from Xiaomi, but it can also show promotional material.

Steps to remove the news feed:

1. Swipe left on the lock screen to open the tape.
2. In the upper right corner, press on ⚙ Settings (three points).
3. Select Ribbon Settings.
4. Turn off the slider Show tape on the lock screen.
5. To completely remove, click Remove the tape (if there is such a item).

If the tape still appears, try resetting its settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI News app (or MIUI News).
3. Click Warehouse and select Clear Data.
4. Reboot the phone.

On some firmware (MIUI 13 and older), the tape can be integrated into the com.miui.miservice system application, in which case only ADB or removal via TWRP (section 5) will help.

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If the tape still appears after turning off, try disabling the auto-update for the MIUI News app in Google Play, which will prevent you from resetting your settings.

Method 3: Using ADB to deep disable ads (without root)

If the standard settings did not help, it is time to connect the artillery heavier – the commands ADB (Android Debug Bridge, which allows you to completely block advertising services at the system level without getting root rights. MIUI 12/13/14.

What you need:

• 🖥 Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux
• 📱 USB-cable (original or quality)
• 🔧 Included Debugging by USB phone-on
• 📦 Installed drivers ADB and Fastboot

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging and confirm permission.
2. Connect your phone to your PC: Use the original cable. Select File Transfer Mode (not Charge).
3. Install ADB on your computer: Download Google's Platform Tools. Unpack the archive into any folder (e.g., C:\adb). Open the command prompt (Win + R → cmd) and go to the folder with adb:

cd C:\adb

Check the connection:

adb devices

If the phone is recognized, you'll see its serial number, and if it's not, install the drivers or try another cable.

Follow the commands to disable advertising:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm hide com.android.browser




adb shell pm hide com.miui.miservice




adb shell settings put global captive_portal_detection_enabled 0

These commands disable the system services responsible for displaying ads.

Reboot the phone:

adb reboot

After the reboot, the ads on the lock screen should disappear. If not, repeat the commands or check if the settings have reset after the update.

⚠️ Note: Adb shell pm hide commands only work on MIUI 12 and later. For older versions, use adb shell pm disable-user instead of hide. Also note that after resetting the phone to factory settings or updating the firmware, these changes may reset.

Method 4: Installation of alternative firmware (for advanced users)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can completely remove ads by installing custom firmware, which is a method that's suitable for people who:

• 🔧 He's adept at working with TWRP and Fastboot
• 📱 Ready to lose warranty (unlocking the bootloader resets it)
• 🔄 Wants to get clean. MIUI Ad-free or Android-free without shell

The most popular firmware options for Redmi Note:

Installation instructions (briefly):

1. Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account and wait 7-14 days).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for your Redmi Note model.
3. Download the firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) and transfer it to your phone.
4. Download to TWRP (Power buttons + Volume up).
5. Make a backup of the current firmware (Backup in TWRP).
6. Sweep through the new firmware through Install.
7. Clear the cache (Wipe) → Dalvik/ART Cache).
8. Reboot the phone.

Pros: no advertising, new features, regular updates, cons: loss of warranty, risk of "bricking" the phone if you make a mistake, possible bugs.

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Custom firmware is the most radical, but also the most reliable way to get rid of advertising forever, but it is only suitable for high-end users who are willing to take risks.

Method 5: Using third-party applications (without root)

If you don't want to mess with ADB or firmware, you can try third-party apps that block ads at the system level. They don't require root rights, but their effectiveness depends on the version of MIUI.

Top.-3 Advertising Blocking Apps on Redmi Note:

• 🛡 Blokada – Blocks Advertising Domains through VPN. It does not require a root, but can slow down the Internet speed.
• 🚫 AdGuard filters traffic, removes banners in apps and websites. There's a free version.
• 🔒 Personal DNS Filter changes. DNS-Ad-blocking servers. Easy-to-use solution.

Instructions for Blokada (the most effective solution):

1. Download Blokada from the official website (not from Google Play – there is an outdated version).
2. Install the application by allowing installation from unknown sources.
3. Launch Blokada and click Activate.
4. Select VPN mode (no root required).
5. In the settings, enable the blocking of System applications.
6. Reboot the phone.

Blokada will filter traffic by blocking requests to Xiaomi’s ad servers, and the downside is that it may not work on newer versions of MIUI (14+), where Xiaomi has tightened protection for system processes.

⚠️ Note: Some ad blocking apps (such as AdAway) require root rights. If you don't get them, they'll be useless. Also beware of fake versions of apps - download only from official sites.

Method 6: Root access and removal of system applications (extreme method)

If none of the previous methods worked, the nuclear option is getting root rights and manually removing ad units, which is 100% effective, but has serious consequences:

• ❌ Loss of guarantee
• ❌ Risk of damaging the system when you delete important files
• ❌ Problems with updates MIUI (I'll have to hand-stitch)

If you do decide, follow the instructions:

1. Get root rights: Unlock the bootloader (as in method 4). Install Magisk via TWRP. Check the root using the Root Checker app.
2. Delete the ad apps: Install Root Explorer or Titanium Backup. Go to /system/app or /system/priv-app. Delete the following folders (take backup before deleting!): com.miui.systemAdSolution com.android.browser com.miui.miservice com.xiaomi.midrop com.miui.analytics
3. Edit the hosts file: Open /system/etc/hosts in the text editor. Add lines to block the ad domains:

127.0.0.1 ad.mi.com


127.0.0.1 data.mistat.xiaomi.com




127.0.0.1 sdkconfig.ad.intl.xiaomi.com

Reboot the phone.

After removing the system applications, the ads will disappear forever, but some MIUI features may not work properly, such as missing sync with your Xiaomi account or no longer updating the weather and calendar.

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Before you delete your system files, make sure to backup your phone via TWRP! This will allow you to restore your phone if something goes wrong.

Frequent Questions (FAQ)