How to remove recommendations on Xiaomi Redmi 9: step-by-step instructions

Budget smartphone owners often face intrusive advertising that appears in standard apps and on the desktop. Xiaomi Redmi 9 was no exception, as the shell MIUI is known for its aggressive marketing of embedded services. However, knowing the hidden settings, you can turn the device into a clean tool without unnecessary information noise.

The process of disabling does not require obtaining superuser rights or flashing the device. You just need to consistently go through the menu of system settings and individual applications to block the work of advertising modules. Below we will consider a detailed algorithm of actions that will help you clean the interface of garbage.

It is worth noting that some system components may try to restore their settings after a software update, so it is important to understand what processes each switch is responsible for in order to control the behavior of the Android operating system in conjunction with the manufacturer’s shell.

MSA Disconnection: The Main Source of Advertising

The main engine of advertising content in Xiaomi devices is the system application MSA (MIUI System Ads), which collects data about your actions and generates personalized offers that you see in folders and browser. Without disabling this service, combating advertising will be ineffective.

To deactivate the service, you need to go to the settings section, where passwords and authorization are controlled. This is where the switch hides, which often changes its name or location in different versions of the firmware, but the principle remains the same. You need a little patience, because the system can resist shutdown.

If you try to turn off the switch, the phone will offer to wait 10 seconds and show a confirmation window. This is standard protection against random action, but also a way to keep the user in the ecosystem. If the switch bounced back, repeat the procedure again or twice.

Once the procedure is completed, the advertising ID will stop updating and the flow of targeted offers will stop, the most important step that affects the entire interface.

Cleaning the desktop and folders from recommendations

Even after disabling system advertising, the desktop folders can continue to show recommended applications, a separate module that is integrated directly into the MIUI launcher, which analyzes installed programs and suggests their counterparts or new games.

To remove this element, you need to go to the settings of the desktop itself. It is important not to confuse the general settings of the system with the parameters of a particular shell. Owners of Redmi 9 should be careful, since the interface may differ depending on the version of Android.

Find the item that displays the carousel or recommendations, which is usually at the bottom of the launcher's list of options, and turning it off will instantly clear the folders of intrusive icons that say "Recommended."

• 📱 Clutch the blank space on the screen or pinch with two fingers to enter the editing menu.
• ⚙️ Click on the gear icon in the lower right corner to open the launcher settings.
• 🚫 Find the “Get recommendations” switch and turn it to the “Switched off” position».

⚠️ Warning: After the system update, the launcher settings may reset. Check this item periodically if you notice a return of ad units.

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If you change wallpaper frequently, use the Wallpaper widget instead of the recommendation carousel – it’s safe and doesn’t require an internet connection.

Setting up the “Security” application and cleaning

The standard system optimization app often acts as a source of news and promotional materials. The Cleanup and Security section activates various notifications by default that can annoy Xiaomi Redmi 9 users.

Inside the Security app, you need to open the settings menu hidden under a three-dot or gear icon, and you should find the General Settings section and disable the Receive Recommendations option, which will remove banner ads from the utility's main window.

Also worth checking is the Cleanup section, which may have the "Show recommendations" or similar option active, and disabling this feature will prevent hot listings of apps from appearing after each cache cleanup procedure.

Remember that antivirus databases and critical security updates must remain active, and we only disable marketing content without affecting device security functionality.

Managing Notifications in System Applications

Many built-in apps, such as Music, Video, Themes, and Explorer, have their own notification settings, and can send fluffs about new products, promotions, or new themes even if the main advert is disabled.

Each application has its own shutdown algorithm, and most often, just go to Settings → Notifications and disable marketing messages, and in some cases, you need to go inside the application itself and find the appropriate switchboard in its parameters.

Pay special attention to the Themes app, which is where you often get notifications about new paid or free wallpaper, and if you rarely change your visual style, it's easier to turn off notifications for the service completely.

Systematic checks of installed applications will help to identify hidden sources of spam, sometimes advertising modules disguised as innocuous services.

Table: Main sources of advertising and methods of blocking them

For ease of perception, we have structured the main sources of intrusive content and how to neutralize them into a single table, which will allow you to quickly navigate if you missed a certain stage of customization.

Using this table will help you not miss any important point. the comprehensive approach ensures the maximum purity of the interface of your Redmi 9.

Disable personalization in Mi Account

The deep level of data collection is found in the settings of the Mi Account, which stores information about your preferences, which is used to create an advertising profile, and disabling this feature increases privacy.

You need to go to your account settings and find a privacy or ad-related section, and you'll have a "Personalized Ads" option, which won't remove the ads completely, but will make them less relevant and intrusive.

Also in this section, you can find the ability to reset the advertising ID, which is an action that resets the accumulated data about your interests, which is useful to do periodically to reset targeting algorithms.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling personalization can cause newsfeeds (if you have one) to have less useful content but more random content.

Additional measures: Browser and third-party launchers

If the built-in Mi Browser browser continues to show news and recommendations on the homepage, the easiest way to replace it with a cleaner version, such as Chrome or Firefox.

An alternative radical solution is to install a third-party launcher.This completely changes the look of the desktop, removing all the built-in widgets and MIUI recommendations. Popular options include Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher.

Using a third-party launcher gives you complete control over the appearance of Redmi 9. You decide what widgets and icons will be displayed, excluding any elements imposed by the manufacturer.

• 🚀 Third-party launchers often work faster than standard ones, which is important for budget devices.
• 🎨 Ability to fine-tune animations and transitions improves visual experience.
• 🛡️ Complete absence of built-in advertising in the application launch interface.

However, it is worth remembering that third-party launchers can consume more battery resources than an optimized system interface.

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The combination of disabling MSA, cleaning the launcher settings and using a clean browser gives 99% of the result in the fight against advertising.

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