Owners of budget smartphones often encounter intrusive banners that appear in the most unexpected places of the interface. Xiaomi Redmi 9T, with its excellent autonomy and performance, was no exception to the rules of operation of the branded shell MIUI. The system generates advertising traffic through system applications, which can annoy users accustomed to pure Android.
Fortunately, the engineers have left the device completely or partially free of this visual noise, so you don't need superuser rights or complex flashing, you just need to go through multiple menu items consistently and disable the relevant services to restore comfort.
In this article, we will discuss all known methods of blocking, ranging from official settings to more advanced ways through ADB. Following the instructions, you can configure your Redmi 9T as convenient for you, without unnecessary pop-ups.
Disabling the MSA System Service
The main source of banner ads in the MIUI shell is a system process called MSA (MIUI System Ads), which is responsible for downloading and displaying advertising content in standard applications, and without it, other settings may not be effective.
First, you need to find the appropriate item in the security menu. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Access to data. In the list that opens, find the msa application and put the slider in an inactive position. The system will warn you that access will be restricted.
⚠️ Attention: After the service is turned off MSA The system will suggest waiting 10 seconds before confirming an action. Don't try to miss this timer, just wait until the countdown ends and press the confirmation button.
Often, the first time to disable the service is not possible due to the peculiarities of the MIUI. If the slider returned to its original position, repeat the procedure 2-3 times. Usually, on 3-4 attempts, the system still allows you to disable the advertising module.
Once the MSA is successfully blocked, the number of ads in the system will decrease significantly, but to maximize the effect, you also need to disable receiving recommendations in other embedded services of the company.
Set up standard Xiaomi applications
Even after the main ad module is disabled, individual apps can continue to show promotional material, including a standard set of utilities such as Music, Video, Conductor and Cleanup, each with its own privacy settings.
Consider the process of disabling using the Explorer app. Open the program, click on the menu (three bars) and select Settings → About the app. Here you need to find the Receive Recommendations switch and deactivate it. Similar actions should be repeated for the Music and Video applications.
- 🎵 Music appendix: menu → setting → extension → Disable “Show advertisements».
- 🎬 Video app: profile → setting → disable “Online recommendations” and “Advertising display».
- 🧹 Appendix "Cleaning": settings (cogs) → disable "Receive recommendations».
And don't forget the Tools folder, which is where many of the system snails are collected, go to the settings of the folder itself, or each application inside it, to make sure that the recommendation function is not activated anywhere, which will take a few minutes, but will ensure that the interface is clean.
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If you don’t use standard players or explorer, you can simply remove or disable them through the application settings, replacing them with analogues from Google Play.
Removal of advertising in the “Security” application
One of the most intrusive sources of advertising is the built-in antivirus and the security optimizer, and this is where pop-ups often appear, asking you to install games or clear your memory, and you can remove them through the internal settings of the utility.
Launch the Security app and tap the gear in the top right corner of the screen. In the settings menu, find the Receive Recommendations item and turn it off. It's also worth checking the Memory Cleanup section, where there may be a separate switch for advertising.
Security → Settings (cogs) → Get recommendations (OFF)After this procedure, no banner ads will appear when scanning the system or clearing the cache, a critical step for Redmi 9T, as the Security app is integrated deep into the system and runs frequently.
| Annex | The path to adjustment | What to turn off |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Settings (cogs) | Receive recommendations |
| Conductor | Settings → About the annex | Recommendations |
| Downloads. | Three points → Settings | Showing content |
| Topics | Profile → Settings | Showing ads |
Disabling Google’s Personalized Advertising
Advertising on Xiaomi smartphones comes not only from the manufacturer, but also from Google services. Google uses your activity data to target ads.
Go to Settings → Google → Advertising. You need to activate the “Request Deletion of Ad ID” or “Disable Ad Personalization” function (name depends on the Android version), which will not remove the ads completely, but will make them less intrusive and more random.
It is also recommended to check the settings of the Google Play Store itself. Open your profile in the app, go to the settings and find the General section. Make sure that it does not activate items related to auto-run or history-based recommendations.
☑️ Checking Google Settings
It’s important to understand the difference between MIUI system advertising and Google ads: The first steps of the instructions eliminate banners in the interface, and Google’s settings affect what ads you see in your browser and apps.
Blocking through DNS and third-party solutions
For those who want to get rid of network-level advertising, there is a method of change. DNS-This method allows you to block requests to known ad servers before they reach your Redmi. 9T.
In the phone settings, go to Connect and Share → Private DNS. Select the option “Host Name of the DNS Provider” and type in the address: dns.adguard.com. Save settings. Now all traffic will be filtered through AdGuard servers.
⚠️ Attention: Use of third-party DNS It may slightly increase network response time or cause problems with accessing some of the provider's local resources. DNS auto-mode.
Alternatively, you can install specialized blocking applications like AdGuard or Blokada, which create a localized application. VPN-It's a traffic filter tunnel, but on budget devices like Redmi. 9T This may consume an additional battery.
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Hidden settings and additional tips
There are hidden sections in MIUI that can also generate content, like the Google Discover widget tape or the MIUI's own tape to the left of the home screen, which can be turned off for maximum minimalism.
To remove the news feed, swipe right on your desktop to open the feed, and click on the settings gear. Turn off the Widget Ribbon or Cards, which frees up the processor's resources and removes the extra information blocks.
- 📱 Turn off auto-run of unnecessary apps in the “Security” settings».
- 🔔 Check App Permissions: Ban Notifications for Suspicious Programs.
- 🗑️ Regularly clear the browser cache to reset the accumulated advertising cookies.
A comprehensive approach, including disabling MSA, configuring applications and using DNS, allows you to turn the Xiaomi Redmi 9T into a device that is not inferior to expensive flagships in terms of interface purity.
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The most effective method is to combine disabling MSA in security settings and prescribing AdGuard DNS in network settings.