Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro smartphone often face intrusive advertisements that appear in system applications and the MIUI shell interface. Although the manufacturer's advertising policy allows you to offer devices at a competitive price, the constant pop-up of banners annoys and distracts from using the gadget. Fortunately, there are several effective ways to completely get rid of this visual noise.
The disablement process does not require root access or flashing the device to global versions from other markets; all the necessary manipulations can be performed using standard system tools or using simple third-party utilities, the main thing is to consistently go through all the settings, since the advertising modules are scattered across different sections of the menu.
In this article, we will discuss how to deactivate the MSA system service that is responsible for displaying ads, configure the built-in browser and clean notifications from preinstalled applications. Following the instructions, you will return your Redmi Note 10 Pro clean interface and improve overall speed.
Disabling the MSA system advertising service
At the heart of Xiaomi’s advertising ecosystem is MIUI System Ads, often abbreviated MSA. It’s this process that collects your preferences and generates the personalized offers you see in folders, the Security app, and elsewhere. Disabling this component is the first and most important step.
To start, you need to go to the smartphone settings menu. Find the Password and Security section and select Access to Personal Data. In the app list that opens, find msa and turn the switch to the Off position. The system will alert you to the consequences of a shutdown and start a countdown timer of 10 seconds.
⚠️ Warning: After the timer has expired, press the Stop button. If the system produces an error "failed to disable", just try again. 2-3 This is the standard defense behavior of the system, which is bypassed by repeated pressing.
After a successful MSA shutdown, it is also recommended to restrict access to data for GetApps (Mi app store), as it is also a source of push notifications. Find it in the same list and deny access to personal data.
Setting up the “Security” and “Downloads” application
Xiaomi’s standard utilities, such as Security and Downloads, often contain built-in ad modules that appear as banners when scanning the system or cleaning up memory, and to remove them, you need to change the settings inside the applications themselves.
Open the Security app, click on the gear in the top right corner of the screen, find Receive recommendations and turn it off, and check the Cleanup section inside the antivirus settings and remove the tick from Get recommendations, which will prevent ads from appearing after each check.
You need to do the same thing in the Downloads app. Click on the three dots in the top corner, select Settings, and turn off the Show Recommended option. This will remove the news feed and banner ads from the main download window.
- 🛡️ Disabling recommendations in antivirus reduces the load on the processor during background scanning.
- 📂 Cleaning the Downloads section of recommendations speeds up opening a list of files.
- ⚙️ Advertising settings in system applications may be reset after major updates MIUI.
☑️ Verification of system applications
Cleaning the desktop and application folders
One of the most annoying features of the MIUI shell is the ads in the folders on the desktop, and when you open the application folder at the bottom of the screen, you often see a line with recommendations for installing games or programs, and you remove this feature through a hidden setting in the launcher settings.
Go to Settings, then go to Desktop. Find Wallpaper Carousel or Recommendations (the name may vary depending on MIUI version 12 or 13). Put the switch to an inactive state. Now when you open the folders, the ad bar will disappear.
Also worth looking at widgets, some of which, like Music or Video, can stream ad content. Replace Xiaomi's standard widgets with Google or third-party widgets to keep the interface clean.
⚠️ Note: If you use a third-party theme, it may ignore the system settings of the ad, in which case it is recommended to temporarily switch to the standard Classic or Default theme to check.
What is a wallpaper carousel?
Blocking Advertising in Mi Browser
The Mi Browser browser is set up by default to show news feeds and promotional offers on the homepage, and for many users, this is the main source of visual noise when launching an application.
To clear the start page, open the browser and click on the central menu button (three bars). Select Settings, then go to the Home page. You need to turn off all switches related to news, video and recommendations. Choose the display option "No news" or just a blank page.
Additionally, it is recommended to enable the built-in ad blocker. In the browser settings, find the Privacy and Security option and activate the Ad Block feature. This will help filter intrusive banners on visited sites, although it does not guarantee 100% protection.
| Setup parameter | Recommended value | Impact on the system |
|---|---|---|
| Newsfeed | Off. | Reduces traffic consumption |
| Video recommendations | Off. | Accelerates the launch of the browser |
| Ad-blocker | Included. | Increases security. |
| Site notifications | Request for permits | Protects against spam |
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For maximum privacy, consider installing an alternative browser, such as Firefox or Brave, which have stricter privacy policies than standard solutions.
Managing Notifications and Push Services
Even after the main ad modules are disabled, some apps may continue to send push notifications with offers, often with pre-installed software such as Mi Video, Mi Music or partner games.
To manage notifications, go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Application Notifications. Go through the list and turn off notifications for programs you don’t use daily. Pay special attention to apps called Mi or Xiaomi.
There is also a special service called Mi Daemon (or Daemon) that collects usage statistics, which can be found in the application list (you need to turn on the system processes in the developer settings or through special menus) and limit its background activity, although you can not completely remove it without root rights.
- 🔕 Disabling notifications from system applications significantly prolongs battery life.
- 📉 Fewer background processes reduces the heating of the Redmi Note 10 Pro.
- 📱 Regularly checking the notification list helps to identify new ad modules after updates.
Using DNS to Block Advertising
The most radical and effective method, which works at the operating system level, is to use a private DNS with ad filtering, which does not require the installation of additional applications and blocks requests to known ad servers.
Go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Private DNS. Select the DNS Host Name (or Manual) mode. In the box that appears, type in the address: dns.adguard.com. Save settings.
dns.adguard.comOnce these settings are applied, ads will disappear not only in the browser, but also in many games and applications that use standard ad networks. However, it is worth considering that this method can sometimes slow down page loading if the DNS server is not available.
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Use of the DNS-filtering is the only way to remove ads from third-party apps without modifying them.
⚠️ Note: When Including Private DNS Some banking applications or enterprise services may not work properly because they use their secure communication channels. DNS auto-mode».