Why Redmi Note 10T is getting ads and can it be removed forever?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T owners often face intrusive ads in system apps, notifications, and even on the lock screen. This is not a coincidence, but part of the business model of MIUI, Xiaomi’s proprietary shell, which monetizes free software through ad impressions. On the Redmi Note 10T model (codename camellian), ads can appear in:
The main sources of advertising:
- 📱 System applications – “Security”, “Themes”, “Music”, “Weather»
- 🔔 Notification panel – banners in the curtain and on the lock screen
- 🔍 Search String – Advertising Tips in Quick Search
- 📥 Downloads app – banners at the bottom of the screen
- 🎮 Game turbo mode - promotional materials in Game Turbo
The good news is that Redmi Note 10T can remove ads without root rights and loss of warranty using hidden MIUI settings and third-party tools. The bad news is that some ads will return after resetting or updating the firmware. In this article, we will discuss 7 working methods, including little-known tricks for the global and Chinese versions of MIUI.
Method 1: Disabling personalized advertising in MIUI settings
The safest way to do this is to deactivate targeted ads through the privacy menu, which won't remove all ads, but will reduce the number of ads you have. 40–60%. The instructions are relevant to MIUI 12/13/14 on the Redmi Note 10T:
- Open Settings → Passwords and Security → Privacy.
- Select Ads (or Personalized Recommendations in new versions).
- Turn off the sliders: 🔘 Personalized recommendations (master switch) 🔘 Interest-based advertising 🔘 Show recommendations in system applications
Reboot the phone.
What this does: Once you shut down, MIUI will stop collecting data about your activities for targeting, but static banners (like in Topics) will remain.
☑️ Preparing for the Advertising Disconnection
Method 2: Hidden MIUI settings – disabling advertising through codes
MIUI has hidden menus that are accessible through secret codes that allow you to deactivate ad modules without changing system files. The Redmi Note 10T uses the following combinations:
| Code. | Appointment | The effect |
|---|---|---|
| ##4636## | Test menu | Disabling Advertising in “Security” |
| ##7378423## | Service menu | Blocking banners in notifications |
| ##284## | Package test | Removal of Advertising in “Downloads” |
How to use:
- Open the phone app and enter the code.
- In the menu that appears, look for the Advertisement or MSA (Mobile Services Ads) section.
- Turn off all sliders related to ads, recommendation or promotion.
- Reset the device.
Step-by-step:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the right app (like “Security”) and tap it.
- Select Notifications → disable all categories with the words advertising, promo, recommendations.
- Return to the main app menu and select Permissions → disable Overlay on top of other apps (this will prevent pop-up banners).
Important: After updating apps through the Play Market or App Store, settings may reset. Check them every 1-2 months.
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If there is no Notifications in the app list, try clearing the app cache through Storage → Clear the cache. Sometimes this will unlock hidden settings.
Method 4: Using ADB to Deeply Disable Advertising
For users who are ready for more complex manipulations, ADB (Android Debug Bridge allows you to disable system-level advertising services. 10T any version MIUI, but requires a computer and USB-cable.
What you need:
- 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
- 🔌 USB-cable (original or quality)
- 📥 ADB Tools by Google
- 🔧 Included Debugging by USB phone-on
Instructions:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
- Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
- Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) in the folder with ADB and type: adb devices Make sure the device is determined (serial number should appear).
- Follow the commands in turn: 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 com.miui.an hides
- Reboot the phone.
⚠️ Note: Some commands may cause system applications to work unstable (e.g., disabling com.android.browser will break web browsing in some menus).If errors occur after executing commands, return the changes to the command: adb shell pm enable com.name.packet
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ADB-This method is the most effective way to remove ads forever, but it requires caution!
Method 5: Installation of an alternative launcher
If the ad appears on the home screen or in the app menu, the solution is to change the standard launcher. MIUI On the Redmi Note. 10T well-worked:
- 🏠 Nova Launcher – flexible setup, no advertising, gesture support.
- 🌈 Lawnchair – open source, minimalist design.
- ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – optimized for Xiaomi, blocks system banners.
How to determine:
- Download the launcher from the Play Market (like Nova Launcher).
- Open the app and follow the setup wizard.
- In the launcher settings, turn off: 🔘 Show hints (in Nova: Settings) → Dock → Hints) 🔘 Advertising widgets (manually removed from the main screen)
Settings → Applications → By default
Pros of the method: in addition to removing ads, you will get additional features (hiding icons, changing the screen grid, a dark theme for all menus). MIUI may be incorrectly displayed.
Method 6: Blocking Advertising via DNS (without root)
Change. DNS-It's a server on the phone, you can block the loading of banner ads at the network level, and it doesn't remove ads completely, but it reduces the number of ads by 70 to 80 percent. 10T firmware-wise.
The best DNS for blocking ads:
| DNS-server | IPv4 | IPv6 | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdGuard DNS | 94.140.14.14 | 2a10:50c0::ad1:ff | Block trackers and ads |
| Cloudflare Family | 1.1.1.3 | 2606:4700:4700::1113 | Filtering malicious sites |
| NextDNS | 45.90.28.167 | 2a07:a8c0::28:167 | Customizable filters |
How to change the DNS:
- Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Private DNS.
- Select the host name of the private DNS provider.
- Enter the address (e.g. dns.adguard.com for AdGuard).
- Save and restart the phone.
⚠️ Note: Before installing custom firmware, be sure to make a backup copy through TWRP Xiaomi.eu firmware may conflict with some Redmi Note models 10T for India (check compatibility by device code!).