How to permanently remove annoying pop-ups on Xiaomi Redmi 9: from advertising to system notifications

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but many users are faced with its main “disease”: endless pop-ups. These can be banner ads from MIUI, notifications from apps, system prompts or even viral pop-ups. Unlike flagship models, where such functions can be disabled in two clicks, Redmi 9 with its customized shell requires knowledge of hidden settings.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to get rid of pop-ups of all kinds, from standard notifications to aggressive ads that appear even on a locked screen. All methods work on MIUI 12, 13 and 14 without having to get root rights. Importantly, some settings may differ depending on regional firmware (Global, EEA, Russia or China), so we’ll point out alternative ways.

If you've tried to turn off notifications through the standard menu, but the windows keep popping up, don't rush to reset your phone to factory settings. Most likely, the problem lies in hidden MIUI services or third-party applications that masquerade as system ones. Let's start with the simplest and move on to advanced methods.

1. Disabling standard notifications from applications

The first thing you need to do is check which apps are sending pop-ups. Often the culprits are messengers, games or services like Mi Browser, Mi Video and Cleaner. MIUI has a separate menu to manage notifications, but it's hidden deeper than pure Android.

How to get there:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Management of notifications.
• 🔍 In the list of applications, find those that show pop-ups (they are marked with a green indicator).
• ⚙️ Click on the app. → Turn off the switches Pop-up notifications and Sound.
• 🚫 To block completely tap Notification Categories and disable all points.

Note that some system applications (e.g. Security or Miui Daemon) don’t have a notification button to disable. This is normal – we’ll block them in other ways later. Also check the Special Access → Notifications section on the lock screen, where you can prevent sensitive data from showing in pop-ups.

⚠️ Note: If important messages stop coming after disabling notifications for instant messengers (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), return the settings back. Instead, use Do Not Disturb mode with exceptions for selected contacts.

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To quickly find the app in the notification list, use the search (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner). This will save time if you have many programs installed.

2.Blocking advertising pop-ups from MIUI

Xiaomi is known for embedding ads into its own services: Mi Browser, Mi Music, Cleaner and even the settings menu. On the Redmi 9 with global firmware (MIUI Global), some of the ads can be disabled through hidden settings, but in the Chinese version (MIUI China) it is more difficult.

Instructions for MIUI Global/EEA/Russia:

1. Go to Settings → About phone and tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
2. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → Special Opportunities → Advertising.
3. Turn off the switches: 📢 Personalized recommendations 🔍 Interest-based advertising 📊 Showing Advertising in System Applications

For Chinese firmware (MIUI China), you will have to use a workaround:

• 🌐 Install Google Play (if it’s not there) and download the app ADB AppControl.
• 🔧 Connect your phone to your PC, allow debugging. USB Enter the command: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution
• 🔄 Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Disabling advertising through ADB If the weather or calendar has stopped updating after the command, return the settings with the command: adb shell pm enable com.miui.systemAdSolution

3.Banning pop-ups on a locked screen

One of the most annoying things is when pop-ups appear even when the phone is locked, whether it's advertising, missed calls notifications, or messages from Mi Security. MIUI has a separate setup to manage those pop-ups.

How to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
3. Turn off the points: 📱 Display the contents of notifications 🔔 Pop-up notifications 💬 Messages (if not necessary)

Additionally. → Allow pop-ups

If the windows continue to appear after that, check the settings of Google Play Services:

• 🔗 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services.
• 📋 Go to Notifications and turn off pop-up windows.

Notifications disabled on locked screen | Google Play Services settings checked | Prohibited pop-ups for all apps | Phone rebooted to apply changes-->

4. Removal of viral pop-ups (if the phone is infected)

If pop-ups appear even after all notifications are turned off, there is a high probability that malware is installed on the phone, most often after downloading applications from unverified sources or clicking on suspicious banners.

• 💰 Advertising casinos, loans or “winnings».
• 🔗 Redirected to Google Play for suspicious apps.
• 📱 Appears on top of all windows, including settings.

How to clean your phone:

1. Remove suspicious applications: 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management. 🗑️ Sort the list by installation date and remove unfamiliar programs (especially with names like Lucky Modifier, Super Cleaner, or Fast Save).
2. Check the administrator's rights: 🔐 Open the Settings. → Passwords and security → Device administrators. 🚫 Remove rights from unknown applications.
3. Use an antivirus: 🛡️ Install Malwarebytes or Dr.Web Light and perform a full scan. 📂 Pay special attention to the folders /storage/emulated/0/Download and /storage/emulated/0/Android/data.

If the virus blocks access to settings or uninstall applications, go to Safe Mode: press the power button → long tap on "Stop" → "Reboot in Safe Mode." In this mode, the viruses are not active, and you can remove them.

5. disable system prompts and MIUI smart notifications

MIUI likes to "help" the user with pop-up tips: battery saving tips, suggestions to clear the memory, notifications of new features. These windows are not ads, but they're also annoying. They can be turned off through hidden settings.

Methods of blocking:

• 📊 Disable Analytics and Improvements: Go to Settings → The phone. → Reviews and analytics. disable Send usage data and participate in an improvement program MIUI.
• 🔧 Blocking Smart Notifications: Open Settings → Notifications and status bar → Extra, disable the sentences MIUI and contextual clues.
• 🛑 Banning pop-ups for system services: In the same menu (Notification Management) find Miui Daemon, Security and System apps UI. Turn off pop-ups for them (if the option is active).

After this, windows like:

• 🔋 «Optimize the battery for better performance».
• 🧹 «Clean 1.2GB of garbage to speed up your phone».
• 📲 «New function MIUI: Try the navigation gestures!».

⚠️ Warning: Disabling system prompts can hide really useful notifications, such as critical battery levels or phone overheating. If you notice that important warnings are no longer showing, return settings for the Security app.

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MIUI system prompts are not viruses — they're part of the shell. They can be safely turned off without harming the phone, but some features (such as saving charge) will become less noticeable.

6. Alternative methods: from ADB to custom firmware

If all of these things don't work, there are radical measures that take longer and sometimes more technical knowledge, but are guaranteed to remove all pop-ups, including those sewn into the firmware.

Method 1: Blocking through ADB (no root)

With ADB, you can turn off the system applications that are responsible for pop-up shows. Connect your phone to your PC and follow the commands:

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


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop




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




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.browser

After the reboot, check if the windows are gone. If not, return the applications with the command adb shell pm enable.

Method 2: Installation of custom firmware

Firmware like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or HavocOS are free of advertising and unnecessary MIUI services, but they will require:

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool.
• 📥 Install TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.
• 🖥️ Switch alternative firmware (instructions are available on the forum) XDA Developers).

Method 3: Use of Xposed/EdXposed

The EdXposed framework allows you to modify system functions without completely flashing.

• 🚫 Blocking Advertising at System Level.
• 🔧 Turn off pop-up windows for any applications.
• 🛠️ Customize appearance MIUI beneath.