How to permanently remove pop-ups on the phone Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: a step-by-step guide

Pop-ups on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro are one of the most annoying issues for users. Even after resetting or updating MIUI, they come back: ads from apps, system notifications about “useful services”, banners from Xiaomi Ads and warnings about “critical errors”, which are not actually there. In this article, we will analyze all possible sources of pop-ups – from standard notifications to hidden advertising in brand services, and also give 5 working ways to disable them without root rights.

The feature of the Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia model) is that it works on the model. MIUI — And even if you've never installed a suspicious app, windows can pop up because of the deep integration of ad mechanisms:

• 📱 System Services (com.miui.systemAdSolution, com.xiaomi.midrop)
• 📦 Pre-installed applications (Mi Browser, Mi Video, Cleaner)
• 🔄 Auto-updates MIUI, Which reset privacy settings
• 🛠️ Cache errors in Google Play Services or MiuiDaemon

It's important to understand that not all pop-ups are advertising, some are critical to the system (e.g., low battery or overheating warnings), and we'll teach you to distinguish harmful from useful windows, and only those that interfere with your phone.

1. Disabling Advertising in MIUI Settings

The first step is to block Xiaomi's official advertising channels, which are built into the firmware and activated by default, and on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, these settings are hidden in several menus.

Go to: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shoot 7 times to activate the developer mode if it is not already on).

Then go back to the main settings menu and open:

Settings → Additional → Special Opportunities → Advertising

You need to turn off all the switches here:

• 🔘 Personalized recommendations (collects data about your actions)
• 🔘 Showing Advertising in System Applications
• 🔘 Mi Video Recommendations (even if you don’t use this app)

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If the "Advertising" item is not on the menu, update it. MIUI before the latest version or use the method №3 of this article.

Once you turn off, reboot your phone. This won't remove all pop-ups, but it will reduce the number of pop-ups by 40 to 60 percent. For full effect, move on to the next step.

2. Block notifications from system applications

Many pop-ups come from pre-installed services that can’t be removed, such as Mi Browser can show banners even if you don’t use it, and Cleaner can offer “optimization” every 2 hours.

To disable their notifications:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select "Show Systems".
3. Find it on the list: 🔍 Mi Browser (com.android.browser) 🧹 Cleaner (com.miui.cleanmaster) 📺 Mi Video (com.miui.videoplayer) 📱 Security (com.miui.securitycenter)

"Notifications"

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⚠️ Note: Do not disable notifications from Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms) – this may disrupt your Google account and app store.

If these actions keep the windows popping up, it means that they are not system applications, but third-party programs or viruses.

3. Virus and malware check

Pop-ups with suggestions to “win an iPhone,” “accelerate your phone,” or “update your Flash Player” are a sign of a virus infection. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, this often happens after installing apps from unknown sources or pirated APKs.

How to check your phone:

1. Install Malwarebytes or Dr.Web Light from Google Play.
2. Start a full scan (not fast!).
3. Delete any threats you find.
4. Go to Settings → Applications and manually check the list for suspicious programs (for example, with names like Super Cleaner, Lucky Winner, System Booster).

How to clear the cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Play Services, open its page and click Clear Cache (not data!).
3. Repeat the same for MiuiDaemon and Download Manager.
4. Reboot the phone.

If this doesn’t help, reset the ad ID:

1. Open Settings → Google → Advertising.
2. Click "Reset Advertising ID."
3. Turn off the option of "Personalized Advertising".

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After these actions, the windows should disappear for 1-2 weeks, and if they return, then the problem is deeper - you may need to roll back to factory settings or manual editing of system files (section 6).

5. Resetting the phone to factory settings

If none of the previous methods worked, the last resort is a complete reset, which will delete all data from the phone, but also clear any hidden MIUI settings that may have been changed by viruses or update errors.

How to reset:

1. Save important data (photos, contacts, messages) to your PC or cloud.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Select "Erase all data."
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Warning: After reset, do not restore data from backup MIUI — It may contain the same viruses or settings that caused the pop-ups.

If windows continue to appear after reset, the problem may be in the firmware, in which case only flashing through Fastboot (section 6) or installing custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience) will help.

6. Radical methods: ADB and custom firmware

For experienced users willing to take risks, there are two radical ways:

1. Disabling Advertising through ADB (no root rights).
2. Install custom firmware (requires unlocking the loader).

Method 1: ADB-commands to block ads

Connect your phone to your PC, enable USB debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI → 7 taps → Developer Settings → USB debugging) and execute in the command line:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.midrop




adb shell pm hide com.android.browser

Method 2: Installation of custom firmware

This will remove all MIUI system restrictions, but voids the warranty and requires unlocking the bootloader through Xiaomi's official website.Popular firmware for the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

⚠️ Warning: Inept firmware can turn your phone into a brick. If you've never done this before, you'd better see a specialist.

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Custom firmware solves pop-ups once and for all, but it requires technical skills. For most users, there are only 1-4 options.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many Redmi Note 8 Pro users make common mistakes that not only don’t remove pop-ups, but make things worse.

• 🚫 Install Google Play cleaners (many of them show ads themselves).
• 🚫 Disabling Google Play Services will disrupt most apps.
• 🚫 Use "battery optimizers" from unknown developers.
• 🚫 Manually delete system files without backup (brick risk!).

Also not worth it:

• 🔄 Update MIUI ocTA, If you have already modified settings (update will reset them).
• 📥 Install APK from unverified sources (even if they promise to remove ads").
• 🔧 Change the build.prop settings without understanding the consequences.

If you are not sure about your actions, it is better to contact the Xiaomi service center or the 4PDA forum, where experienced users will help with a specific problem.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions