How to permanently remove recommendations on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: the complete guide

Banner ads, app install suggestions and smart tips from MIUI on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 can annoy even the most patient users. The system stubbornly recommends games, services and features you don't need, loads background processes and consumes battery power. The worst case scenario is when these recommendations appear right on the lock screen or in the settings menu, preventing quick access to the desired options.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to disable recommendations on the Redmi Note 10 (including the Pro, Pro Max, and 5G models), regardless of the MIUI version (12, 13, or 14). From simple menu settings to deep edits through ADB, choose the method to suit your level of training. Importantly, some solutions require unlocking the bootloader or root rights, but we’ll show you where you can do without them.

If you’re tired of intrusive notifications like “Similar Apps,” “Recommended Games,” or “Useful Features,” this guide will help you completely clear the interface of unnecessary content without losing the functionality of your smartphone.

1. Disable recommendations through standard MIUI settings

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to use the built-in options, and unfortunately Xiaomi regularly changes the layout of these settings in new versions. MIUI, But the general logic remains the same. Below are the current ways for the Redmi Note. 10 on MIUI 13/14.

Start by turning off personalized recommendations:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Memory. → Cleaning (or Settings) → Annexes → Application management).
• 🔍 Find the "Recommendations" or "Personalization" section (may be called "Recommendations «MSA» or "Miui System Ads»).
• 🔘 Turn off sliders: “Personalized recommendations” “Recommendations on the lock screen” “Show recommendations in the settings menu»

Remove unnecessary widgets from the main screen:

• 🖼️ Hold an empty space on the desktop → press "Widgets».
• 🗑️ Find widgets that say “Recommendations”, “Games” or “Apps” and remove them with a swipe up.
• ⚙️ In the launcher settings (Settings) → Desktop) disable the option "Show recommendations on the home screen».

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Some settings may reset. Check them every 1-2 months or after installing new firmware versions.

2. disabling recommendations through ADB (without root)

If the standard settings didn’t work, the next step is to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which doesn’t require root rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to the computer, and the advantage is that the changes are applied at the system level and are not reset after the updates.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB-tool.
• 📱 Developer Mode on Redmi Note 10 (go to Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI and tap 7 times).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and allow debugging over USB.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.analytics
4. Reboot the phone.

Install ADB Tools on PC

Enable the developer mode on the phone

Allow debugging over USB

Connect your phone to the original cable

Check the connection with the adb device command-->

⚠️ Note: pm uninstall commands only remove system packets for the current user (flag) --user 0). It's safe, but once you reset your settings or update your firmware, the recommendations can come back.

If you have any recommendations after completing the commands, try additional packages:

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.msa.global


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.joyose

3. Use of third-party utilities (without root)

For users who don’t want to mess with ADB, there is an alternative: specialized apps that automate the process of disabling ads and recommendations, but require permission for special features (to work with system windows).

The best tools for Redmi Note 10:

• 🛡️ MIUI Hidden Settings – Opens Hidden Settings MIUI, including options to disable ads. Download to Google Play.

Examples of MIUI Hidden Settings:

1. Install the application and give it permission to Overlay windows.
2. Open the section "Advertising and Analytics".
3. Disable all sliders related to: Personalized MSA (Miui System Ads) Use Analytics

Reboot the phone.

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Before using third-party utilities, check reviews on Google Play – some apps may contain their own ads or collect data.

4. Manual removal of system applications (requires root)

If you're willing to take drastic measures and you have root rights, you can completely remove the system applications that are responsible for recommendations, and this method gives 100% results, but it requires caution - removing critical packets can lead to unstable system operation.

List of safe packets to remove (checked on Redmi Note 10):

• 📦 com.miui.systemAdSolution – the main module of advertising
• 📦 com.xiaomi.midrop – file transfer (often shows ads)
• 📦 com.miui.analytics – Analytics collection (responsible for personalized recommendations)
• 📦 com.miui.msa.global – a global advertising system MIUI
• 📦 com.xiaomi.joyose – Application Recommendations Service

How to delete:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
3. Find the folders with the names from the list above and delete them (or rename them by adding.bak at the end).
4. Clean the cache in Settings → Memory → Cleanup.
5. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Before removing system packages, make a backup copy through TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery. If you have errors after deleting (for example, notifications or settings don't work), restore deleted folders from the backup.

5. Disabling recommendations via TWRP (for advanced)

If you have custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox), you can turn off recommendations by editing system files, which is suitable for users who have already unlocked the bootloader and installed an alternative recovery.

Instructions:

1. Load the phone to TWRP (clip Power + Volume up when turned on).
2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
3. Find the file /system/build.prop and open it for editing.
4. Add a line to the end of the file: ro.miui.has_real_blur=1 ro.miui.has_handy_mode_sf=1 ro.config.ringtone2=Luna.ogg persist.sys.miui_optimization=22
5. Save the changes and reboot.

These parameters shall be deactivated:

• 🔄 Personalized prompts in the interface
• 📱 Advertising banners in system applications
• 🔍 Use Analytics (which provides recommendations)

For full effect, also delete folders via TWRP:

• /data/system/package_cache (packet-cache)
• /data/data/com.miui.systemAdSolution (residual files of the advertising module)

6.Alternative firmware: switching to Pixel Experience or LineageOS

If none of these methods worked, or if you want to get rid of MIUI with its advertising, consider installing custom firmware. For Redmi Note 10 (codename mojito/sunny), stable builds are available:

• 📱 Pixel Experience – pure Android with Google Pixel features.
• 📱 LineageOS - easy and fast firmware without unnecessary services.
• 📱 crDroid – Optimized build with advanced settings.

Advantages of custom firmware:

• ✅ No system advertising and recommendations.
• ✅ Faster work due to lack of background processes MIUI.
• ✅ Regular security updates.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires unlocking the bootloader (resets all data).
• ❌ Possible bugs with camera or sensors (depending on build).
• ❌ Loss of the official guarantee if it is still valid).

Where to download:

• 🔗 Official assembly: XDA Developers
• 🔗 Unofficial ports: Telegram channels (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Custom ROMs)

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Installing custom firmware is the only way to get rid of MIUI recommendations forever, but it requires technical skills and prepares for possible bugs.

7. Additional tips: how to reduce the number of recommendations

If radical methods don’t work for you, here are some simple ways to reduce the frequency of recommendations:

• 🔕 Disable notifications from system applications: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management. Find Miui System Ads, MSA, Mi Browser and turn off notifications.
• 🌐 Use an alternative launcher: Install Nova Launcher or Lawnchair – they block system widgets with recommendations.
• 📵 Limit background activity: In Settings → Battery → Background restriction add MSA and Miui System Ads.
• 🔄 Reset your ad settings: Go to Settings → Google → Advertising and resetting advertising ID.

You should also turn off the automatic download of applications from the Mi App Store:

1. Open the Mi App Store.
2. Go to Profile. → Settings.
3. Disable: “Auto-Update Apps” “Recommendations for Similar Apps”

FAQ: Frequent questions about recommendations on Redmi Note 10