How to completely remove ads from Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: a step-by-step guide

Advertising in Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 smartphones is one of the most annoying features of MIUI firmware. Even after buying the device, users encounter banners in the settings menu, notifications from system applications and pop-ups in the browser. The manufacturer has integrated advertising modules at the OS level, but they can be turned off - partially or completely, depending on the method chosen.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to remove ads on Redmi Note 10 (including Note 10 Pro and Note 10S models) without risking system damage. From simple MIUI settings to custom patches, choose the right option depending on your level of training. All methods are tested on current firmware versions (MIUI 14/15) and do not require root rights.

Why is there an ad on Redmi Note 10?

The main source of advertising in Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is system applications MIUI, which by default have permission to display banners.

• 📱 Launcher MIUI (pop-up notifications on the main screen)
• ⚙️ Settings (banners in the section "Recommendations")
• 🌐 Mi browser (pop-ups when opening new tabs)
• 📦 File Manager (advertising in the "Cloud" section")
• 🎵 Mi music and video (banners in the player)

Advertising can also be used through:

• 🔄 Updates MIUI (In new versions of the firmware, previously disabled modules are sometimes returned)
• 📥 Third-party applications (especially if installed from unverified sources)
• 📡 Push notifications from Xiaomi services (such as msa or analytics)

It is important to understand that some advertising is built into the system. APK-It's not deleted by standard means, and it's going to require additional manipulations to block it, from editing settings to installing modified versions of the firmware.

Method 1: Disabling Advertising through MIUI Settings (without root)

The easiest method is to manually deactivate the ad units, which is suitable for users who do not want to risk the stability of the system. MIUI 12/13/14/15:

1. Open Settings → About the phone and 7 times click on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
2. Return to the main settings menu and go to Additional → Special Opportunities → Advertising.
3. Turn off the sliders: 🔘 Personalized recommendations 🔘 Promotional notices 🔘 Showing Advertising in System Applications

Reboot the phone.

If there is no Advertising section, try an alternative way:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Go to Privacy → Advertising Personalization and turn off all options.

Make a backup copy of the data|Check the version. MIUI|Activate the Developer Mode|Disable synchronization with Mi Account (optional)-->

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Some settings may be reset. It is recommended to repeat the procedure after each major firmware update.

Method 2: Blocking Advertising through ADB (without superuser rights)

If standard settings don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a debugging tool that allows you to disable system applications without root, which requires connecting your phone to your PC.

First, prepare the device:

1. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
2. Connect Redmi Note 10 to your computer and confirm debugging permission.
3. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.

Next, execute commands in the terminal (command line):

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.browser




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.ab

These commands are off:

⚠️ Note: Disabling system applications may cause some features to work unstable (e.g. Mi Drop or theme store).If problems arise, return the applications with a command:

adb shell pm enable com.name.packet

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Before you run the ADB-command, back up your data via Settings → System → Backup. This will help you recover data when you crash.

Method 3: Install a patch to remove ads (requires unlocking the bootloader)

For users willing to take more drastic measures, there is a patch from the 4PDA community that removes ad modules at the firmware level.

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (bootloader)
• 📱 Established TWRP Recovery
• 🖥️ Basic knowledge of working with custom firmware

Step-by-step:

1. Download the NoAdsPatch patch (link to the 4PDA forum).
2. Move the NoAdsPatch.zip file to your phone’s memory.
3. Boot to TWRP (hold Power + Volume up when turned on).
4. Select Install → Select patch file → Swipe to Confirm Flash.
5. After installation, run Wipe Cache/Dalvik and restart the device.

Patch removes:

• 🚫 Advertising in Settings and Launcher
• 🚫 Pop-up banners in File Manager and Music
• 🚫 Notifications from Mi Video and Mi Browser

⚠️ Warning: Installing patches from third-party developers can result in loss of warranty and system instability.Before the procedure, make sure you have a backup of NANDroid.

Method 4: Use of an alternative launcher and browser

If system advertising fails to be removed, you can replace standard MIUI applications with non-advertising ones, which does not require root or firmware modification.

Recommended alternatives:

After installing alternative applications:

1. Open the settings → Applications → Silences.
2. Assign a new launcher and browser to the default apps.
3. Disable or freeze standard MIUI applications (e.g., via Settings → Applications → Application Management → Disable).

✅ Pros of the method: does not require root, is safe for the system, reversible.

❌ Cons: does not remove advertising in settings and notifications, takes up additional space in memory.

Method 5: Completely remove ads with root (for power users)

If you're ready to get root rights, you can remove the ad modules permanently, which gives you maximum control over the system, but requires:

• 🔓 Unlocked loader
• 📱 Installed by Magisk or SuperSU
• 🛠️ Knowledge of working with ADB termux

Instructions:

1. Install Magisk Manager and get root access.
2. Download App Systemizer or Titanium Backup.
3. Find and remove the following system packages: com.miui.systemAdSolution (main advertising module) com.xiaomi.mipicks (launcher advertising) com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller (push notifications) com.xiaomi.joyose (music player advertising)

Settings → Applications

To block ads at the host level:

1. Install AdAway (requires root).
2. Update host lists and activate the lock.
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Removing root-righted system applications may result in loss of functionality MIUI (For example, theme or cloud service will stop working. Before deleting, back up through TWRP.

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Getting root rights voids Xiaomi’s warranty, and use this method only if you are confident in your actions.

Additional Advice on Reducing Advertising

Even after the main advertising modules are disabled, pop-up notifications may remain to minimize them:

• 🛡️ Install a notification blocker (e.g. Notification Blocker).
• 🔒 Turn off auto-update apps on Google Play (some updates return ads).
• 🌐 Use it. DNS-filtering (e.g. 1.1.1.3 from Cloudflare or 94.140.14.14 from AdGuard).
• 📵 Ban background activity of advertising applications in Settings → Battery → Optimization.

If ads appear in third-party apps (such as games or social networks), try:

• 🎮 Use modified ones APK (For example, from the RevDL website).
• 🛡️ Install VPN Advertising blocking (e.g. Blokada).

FAQ: Frequent questions about ads on Redmi Note 10