Xiaomi Redmi 9A owners often face intrusive ads in system applications, notifications and even on the lock screen. The manufacturer has integrated advertising modules into MIUI firmware for monetizing budget devices, but this does not mean that users must put up with intrusive banners. In this article, we will discuss 6 proven ways to remove ads on Redmi 9A without root rights and risk of damaging the system.
It’s important to understand that some of the ads are built into Xiaomi services at the firmware level, so there is no universal “magic” solution. However, the combination of methods from this manual will reduce the number of impressions by 80-95% (according to testing on MIUI 12-14).
1. disable personalized advertising in MIUI settings
The first step is to deactivate data collection for targeted advertising, which will not remove all banners, but will significantly reduce their number, especially in the Browser, Music and Themes applications.
Go to: Settings → Google → Advertising (or Settings → Additional → Privacy → Advertising in some versions of MIUI).
Here, disable the option “Personalized Ads” and reset the advertising ID by clicking Reset Ad ID. This will block impressions based on your activity.
- 🔍 Where to look: The section may be called differently depending on the version MIUI (If you don't find it, search by settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner).
- 📱 Reduces ads in Google services and some system applications by 30-40%.
- ⚙️ Restriction: Does not affect banners in Weather, Calendar and Notes – they need other methods.
⚠️ Note: After the advertising reset ID Some apps (like YouTube or Google Play Store) may temporarily display irrelevant ads, which is normal. After 1-2 days, the algorithms adapt.
2. Blocking advertising through “Security settings”
Xiaomi hides the option to disable ads in the Security menu, which works on all versions of Redmi 9A (including global and Chinese firmware), but the path to settings may differ.
Instructions:
- Open the Security app (the shield icon).
- Go to Settings (cog icon in the upper right corner).
- Choose Advertising or Receiving Recommendations (in) MIUI 14 may be referred to as Personalized Services).
- Turn off all advertising-related switches ("Recommendations", "Personalized Services", "Show Ads").
Turn off “Receiving recommendations”
Deactivate “Personalized Services”
Remove the tick "Show advertising in MIUI"
Reset your advertising settings (if you have an option)-->
This method removes banners in:
- 📱 Block screen (advertising themes and applications).
- 🔍 Search by system (pop-up sentences).
- 📊 Notification Center (banners from Xiaomi and partners).
⚠️ Note: Some regional firmware (e.g., Indian or European) may not have Advertising.
3. Removal of system applications with advertising (without root)
Some Xiaomi apps (GetApps, Mi Video, Mi Browser) are the main sources of advertising and can be disabled or removed without superuser rights using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
List of “advertising” apps on Redmi 9A:
| Annex | Package name (package name) | Can I remove it? |
|---|---|---|
| GetApps (App Store) | com.xiaomi.mipicks | Yeah (delete) |
| Mi Browser (Browser) | com.android.browser | Yeah (delete) |
| Mi Video (Video player) | com.miui.video | Shut down. |
| Mi Music (Music) | com.miui.player | Shut down. |
| Cleaner (Cleaning) | com.miui.cleanmaster | Shut down. |
For removal via ADB:
- Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times on MIUI Version, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers).
- Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB-tools, and execute the command: adb shell pm uninstall-k --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks (replace com.xiaomi.mipicks with the desired package from the table).
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Before uninstalling applications via ADB, back up your data to Settings → Google → Backup. Recovering remote system applications without resetting your phone will be impossible!
4. Use of alternative launchers and browsers
The MIUI system launcher and Mi Browser browser contain built-in advertising modules that cannot be disabled in standard ways.
- 📱 Launchers: Nova Launcher allows you to hide widgets with ads. Lawnchair is an open launcher without banners. Microsoft Launcher is Windows integration, no ads.
- 🌐 Browsers: Google Chrome with uBlock Origin extension (requires a PC to set up); Firefox Focus - blocks trackers and ads by default. Brave Browser - built-in ad blocker.
After installing an alternative launcher:
- Click the empty area on the main screen.
- Select Screen Settings → Launcher by default.
- Specify the installed launcher (for example, Nova).
Standard. MIUI|Nova Launcher|Lawnchair|Microsoft Launcher|Other-->
This won’t remove ads from system notifications, but it will eliminate banners on the home screen and in the browser. For full effect, combine this method with disabling personalized advertising (Section 1).
5. Blocking Advertising via DNS and VPN
If you see ads on games, social media, or websites, you can block them at the network level.
- 🔒 Private DNS (Android 9+): Go to Settings. → Connections → Private DNS. Select the host name of the provider Private DNS. Enter dns.adguard.com or 1dot1dot1dot1.cloudflare-dns.com.
VPN with ad blocking:
- AdGuard VPN – free traffic up to 3 GB/month.
- 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) - does not require registration.
- Blokada is an open source software for blocking trackers.
These methods block:
- 📢 Advertising in mobile games (for example, in the PUBG Mobile or Free Fire).
- 📱 Social media banners (Facebook, Instagram).
- 🌐 Pop-ups on websites.
Use a Private DNS (Section 5) or VPN.