Advertising on the Xiaomi Redmi Note desktop is one of the most annoying features of MIUI firmware that users encounter after buying a smartphone. Even in new models from 2023-2026 (for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or Note 13), the manufacturer continues to integrate banner ads into system applications, widgets and settings menus, and this is not only about third-party services, but also about advertising Xiaomi’s own products – from smart lamps to fitness bracelets.
Compounding the problem, ad units can slow down the interface, spend mobile traffic in the background, and even collect data about your preferences for targeted advertising. Fortunately, there are several ways to get rid of intrusive ads, from standard MIUI settings to radical methods like changing firmware. In this article, we will break down all the current solutions, including those that work on the Redmi Note 10/11/12/13 series without root rights.
Why does Xiaomi Redmi Note have desktop ads?
The reason for the ads is because of Xiaomi’s business model, which is that it positions its smartphones as “budget” but compensates for the low price by:
- 📢 Systemic advertising in MIUI (Desktop, folders, notification center).
- 🔗 Partner integrations with services like AliExpress, Booking.com or Amazon.
- 📊 Collecting analytics about user behavior for targeted advertising.
- 💰 Paid themes and stickers in the branded store GetApps.
On Redmi Note, ads can be displayed in the following places:
| Location. | Example | Can I get it out? |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop (widgets) | Recommended Apps Banners or Mi Store Promotions | Yeah, through the settings. |
| Application folders | Advertising in the “Games” or “Tools” folder | Yes, disabling the recommendations |
| Notification centre | Pop-up notifications from msa or MiuiDaemon | Partially (services need to be shut down) |
| Lock screen | Advertising pictures when unlocking | Yeah, through the screen settings. |
| Apps (Mi Browser, Mi Video) | Banners at the bottom of the screen | Yeah, disabling personalization. |
It’s important to understand that not all ads come from Xiaomi, and some banners may be displayed by third-party apps (like Facebook or TikTok) that you installed yourself, so you need to customize the ads within each app separately.
Method 1: Disabling Advertising through the standard MIUI settings
The easiest and safest method is to use built-in options. MIUI. It is suitable for all Redmi Note models (including Notes). 8/9/10/11/12/13) It doesn't require superuser rights. It's relevant to the firmware versions. MIUI 12/13/14.
☑️ Preparation before settings
Step 1: Turn off personalized advertising:
- Go to Settings → Google → Advertising.
- Turn off the option of “Personalized Advertising”.
- Click Reset Ad ID (this will clear your profile for targeted advertising).
Step 2: Remove the ads from your desktop:
- Press the empty space on the desktop → select “Desktop Settings”.
- Go to the Recommendations and turn off the “Show recommendations” slider.
- In the Widgets section, remove the Mi Store, Mi Community and other ad units.
Step 3: Turn off ads in system applications:
- 🌐 Mi Browser: Settings → Additionally. → Recommendations → Shut it down.
- 🎵 Mi Music: Settings → Recommendations → Disable personalization.
- 📺 Mi Video: Settings → General. → Recommendations → Shut down.
⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Some settings may be reset. Check them once in a while. 1-2 month.
Method 2: Using ADB to Deeply Disable Advertising
If standard settings don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for debugging Android, which allows you to disable the system services responsible for displaying ads, but requires connecting your smartphone to your computer.
Advantages of the method:
- 🔧 It works on all versions. MIUI, including the Redmi Note 13.
- 🚀 Remove Ads from the Notification Center and Settings.
- 🔒 No need to have a root license (but you do need one). ADB-team).
Step 1. Set it up. ADB-PC drivers:
- Download Platform Tools from the Android website.
- Unpack the archive in the root of the C:\platform-tools disk.
- Turn on the smartphone Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in the settings) and activate “Debugging by USB”.
Step 2. Connect the Redmi Note to your PC and execute the commands:
adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution
adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.midrop
adb shell pm hide com.miui.analytics
adb shell pm hide com.miui.msa.globalStep 3: Reboot your smartphone. Advertisements should disappear from:
- 📱 Desktop (Mi Store widgets).
- ⚙️ Notification Center (notifications from msa).
- 🔍 Search MIUI (linkage).
⚠️ Note: Pm hide commands only work on the MIUI 12+. For older versions, use pm disable-user, but this can cause some features to crash (e.g. Mi Share).
What if the ADB does not recognize the device?
Method 3: Installation of an alternative launcher
If you’re tired of fighting ads in MIUI Launcher, you can simply replace it with a third-party launcher, a solution that’s suitable for those who don’t want to dig into settings or use ADB.
Pros of the method:
- 🎨 Complete customization of the desktop (themes, icons, gestures).
- 🚫 No Advertising for Xiaomi (unless the launcher contains advertising).
- 🔄 It is easy to return the standard launcher at any time.
Best launchers for Redmi Note:
| Launcher | Features | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Launcher | Flexible customization, gesture support, no advertising | Premium version for some functions |
| Lawnchair | Open source, minimalist design | Fewer features than in Nova |
| Hyperion Launcher | Adaptive icons, embedded themes | Rare bugs with animations |
| Microsoft Launcher | Integration with Windows, calendar widget | There is a Microsoft Advertising (can be disabled) |
How to install the launcher:
- Download the selected launcher from Google Play.
- After installation, click “Home” and select the new launcher as the main one.
- Customize your desktop (remove unnecessary widgets, change the theme).
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If after installing the launcher, some system functions (such as Double-Tap to Wake Up) stop working, go back to the standard MIUI launcher and check the gesture settings in Settings → Additional → Special Features.
Method 4: Disabling Advertising through Xiaomi Account Settings
Many users don't know that some of the ads are tied to a Xiaomi account, and if you're logged in, the company can show targeted ads based on your activity, and you can turn that off in your personal account.
Step 1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account.
Step 2. Select “Mi Account” → “Privacy”.
Step 3: Turn off the following options:
- 📊 «Personalized recommendations».
- 🔍 «Analysis of use».
- 📢 «Promotional notices».
Step 4: Go back to your account’s basic settings and click “Exit” to break your profile’s connection to Xiaomi’s advertising services.
⚠️ Note: Signing out of Xiaomi will disable synchronization of notes, contacts and photos in the cloud!
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Disabling personalization in Xiaomi account reduces the amount of advertising not only on the desktop, but also in branded applications (Mi Store, Mi Community, Mi Browser).
Method 5: Install custom firmware (for advanced users)
If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can completely replace MIUI with customized firmware without ads, a method that's suitable for power users, as it requires unlocking the bootloader and installing it via TWRP.
Popular firmware without ads for Redmi Note:
- 📱 LineageOS – pure Android without unnecessary services.
- 🔧 Pixel Experience – firmware with interface from Google Pixel.
- 🚀 Xiaomi.eu – modified MIUI Advertising-free and Chinese-based.
- 🌍 ArrowOS – lightweight open source firmware.
Step-by-step:
- Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (requires a wait of 7-14 days).
- Install TWRP Recovery for your Redmi Note model.
- Download the firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) and transfer it to your smartphone.
- Download to TWRP, make Wipe → Format Data and install firmware.
Warnings:
- ⚠️ Warranty on the smartphone will burn after unlocking the bootloader.
- ⚠️ Certain functions (e.g, NFC or IR-blaster) may not work properly.
- ⚠️ Updates to the firmware will have to be installed manually.
What if the camera doesn’t work after the firmware?
Additional Advice on Combating Advertising
In addition to the main ways, there are several auxiliary tricks that will help reduce the amount of advertising on the Redmi Note:
- 🛡️ Use it. DNS-Filtering: Set in the settings Wi-Fi/mobile DNS from AdGuard (176.103.130.130 and 176.103.130.131). This will block some of the advertising domains.
- 🔍 Turn off auto-update apps: Go to Google Play → Settings → Auto-update of applications → Never. it will prevent you from installing updates with new ads.
- 📵 Remove unnecessary system applications: ADB You can deactivate com.miui.msa.global (responsible for analytics) and com.xiaomi.midrop (advertising in Mi Share).
- 🔄 Reset Advertising Settings: In Settings → Google → Click on “Reset Advertising” ID» monthly.
If you frequently install apps from unknown sources, use utilities like App Ops (requires root) to disable the resolution of Show Over Other Windows from suspicious programs, which will prevent pop-up ads.