How to remove ads in Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 S: The complete guide

Redmi Note 10 S owners often encounter intrusive pop-ups that overlap the desktop or appear after the application is closed.This is a system feature of the MIUI shell, designed to monetize budget devices, but for most users it becomes a source of constant irritation. Fortunately, Xiaomi has provided the ability to turn off these notifications, although the settings are scattered across different menus.

In this article, we're going to break down a step-by-step algorithm that will help you clean up the entire interface of advertising garbage. You don't need superuser rights or third-party software installations, all the necessary tools are already built into the system. We're going to look at both standard methods through settings and more advanced techniques for advanced users.

Before you make any changes, it is important to understand that some ad integrations may return after you update your firmware. So keep this instruction to quickly repeat the procedure if necessary, starting with the most important one: the system service responsible for marketing mailings.

Disabling the MSA system advertising service

The main source of intrusive advertising in the MIUI shell is a system application called MSA (MIUI System Ads), which analyzes your actions and selects ads, and to stop it from working, you need to find the appropriate permission in the system settings.

Go to the settings menu and select Passwords and Security, then you will need to find the Access to Personal Data section (or Permissions depending on the firmware version), in the application list that opens, find msa and turn the slider to the "off" position.

The system will issue a warning that turning off this service may affect the operation of certain functions. Ignore and press the Stop button for 10 seconds, and then confirm the action. After 10 seconds, the slider will turn on again - turn it off again. This procedure must be repeated 3-5 times in a row until the countdown timer disappears and the button is active for permanent shutdown.

After the successful MSA shutdown, the number of pop-up ads should be significantly reduced, but this is not the only source of banners, so we move on to the next steps.

Setup of built-in Xiaomi applications

Even after the main ad engine is disabled, individual system utilities can continue to show recommendations. In Redmi Note 10 S, apps like Music, Explorer, Cleanup and Themes have their own personalization settings.

Let's take an example of setting up a Security application. Open it, click on the gear in the top right corner, and find Receive recommendations. This switch needs to be deactivated. Similar actions should be done on other system utilities.

• 📱 Explorer: Click on the menu (three bars), select Settings → About the app and disable recommendations.
• 🎵 Music: Select Settings from the menu → Additional settings → Remove the box from Getting recommendations.
• 🧹 Cleanup: In the Settings section, find the Receive Recommendations item and turn it off.

It is important to check the Themes app, as it is through it that banner ads are often loaded on the lock screen. Go to the user profile (human icon), click on the settings and turn off the Personal Recommendations and Automatic Updates functions.

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Periodically check the updates of system applications in the GetApps store. After the update, the settings may reset, and the ads will have to be turned off again.

Removing Advertising in Mi Browser

Xiaomi’s standard browser is known for its aggressive advertising policy, and if you use it, then setting up its internal configuration is a must for comfortable surfing the Internet.

Open your browser and go to settings by clicking on the three dots in the bottom bar. Select Privacy and Security. This is where you are interested in the block Ad Block. Activate this switch so that the browser automatically hides banners on the visited sites.

Then go back to the main settings menu and find Receive notifications or push notifications. Turn off all news feeds and promotional mailings, leaving only the necessary download alerts. It is also recommended to clear the browser cache through the Clear Data menu to remove saved advertising trackers.

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Using third-party browsers like Chrome or Firefox can be a more effective solution, as they don’t have built-in MIUI ads and allow you to install powerful blockers.

For peace of mind, you can also deny your browser access to system-level notifications. To do this, press the app icon on your desktop, select About → Notifications, and disallow all categories except possibly downloads.

Cleaning the lock screen and desktop

One of the most annoying features of the Redmi Note 10 S is the Wallpaper Carousel, which changes the wallpaper on the locked screen and shows advertising slides with news and store offers.

To get rid of this, go to Settings → Lock screen. Find wallpaper carousel (or Glance) and turn it off completely. If you just turn it off, go inside the merry-go-round menu, click on three dots in the corner and select Disable or Delete.

It's also worth checking the desktop widgets. Often users accidentally add a "Tape" or "News" widget that's filled with promotional articles. Remove those widgets, (with your finger on them) and select Delete, instead of them, use standard watch or weather widgets.

After you do this, your desktop and lock screen will be clean, and no extraneous pictures or news headlines will distract you any more.

Blocking Advertising through DNS (Advanced Method)

For those who want to achieve maximum results and block advertising not only in the system, but also inside third-party applications and games, there is a method of changing the system. DNS-This method does not require application installation and works at the network connection level.

Android 9 and higher, which is installed on the Redmi Note 10 S, has a built-in private feature DNS. Go to Settings. → Connection and sharing (or just Wi-Fi). Find a Private Item DNS (Private DNS).

The default is "Auto." Select the DNS Host Name (or "Manual") and type the following line:

dns.adguard.com

Save your settings. Now all your phone traffic will go through AdGuard filters that cut off known ad domains, which will significantly speed up the loading of pages in the browser and remove banners in many free apps.

⚠️ Attention: When using private DNS Some apps or sites may stop working properly if they rely on ad tracking for authorization. DNS in "Auto" or "Disconnected" mode".

Checking for viral applications and miners

If after all the settings, the ads continue to pop up as separate windows on top of all the applications, you may have accidentally installed a malicious application, often disguised as a flashlight, a calendar, or a memory cleaner.

Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. Carefully review the list. Look for apps without a name, without an icon (empty square) or with a suspicious name. If you find one, delete it immediately.

Also check for special rights. Go to Advanced Settings → Special features. There should be no services you don't know. Viruses often require these rights to show ads on top of other windows.

• 🔍 Check the list of recently installed apps before the problem occurs.
• 🛡️ Use the built-in scanner in the Security app to search for threats.
• 🚫 Don't install it. APK-Files from unverified sources in the browser.

Removing malware is a critical step, as such programs not only show ads, but can also steal your personal data or use the CPU resources to mine cryptocurrency, which greatly warms the Redmi Note 10 S.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Following these guidelines will turn your Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 S into a clean and fast smartphone, free of intrusive marketing. Regularly checking settings after updates will help keep the system in perfect condition.