Users of Xiaomi budget smartphones often face intrusive marketing content that is built into system applications. For owners of the Redmi 7A model, this issue is especially acute, since the device’s hardware is not designed to handle heavy advertising traffic, which leads to a slowdown in the interface. Eliminating intrusive advertising will not only improve visual perception, but also significantly increase the speed of the system response.
The MIUI operating system that runs the smartphone has hidden mechanisms that allow you to manage advertising services without obtaining super-user rights. You don't need to install third-party launchers or reflash the device to achieve the desired result. You just need to consistently perform a number of settings in the standard menu to minimize the number of ads.
Keep in mind that removing all ads requires a comprehensive approach, as it is integrated into various services, and we will look at methods ranging from official MIUI settings to more advanced traffic filtering methods, which will allow you to customize the Redmi 7A as convenient as possible for everyday use.
Disabling system advertising through MIUI settings
The first and most important step is to disable the msa service (MIUI System Ads, which is responsible for collecting data and displaying banner ads in system applications, without disabling this service, any other manipulations will be temporary. → Password and security → Access to personal data.
In the list that opens, you need to find msa and switch the slider to an inactive state. The system will warn you that some functions may stop working correctly, and will prompt you to wait 10 seconds before confirming the action. After the timer expires, press the Disable button.
⚠️ Note: The msa service may not be disabled the first time. If you see an error message, repeat the procedure again. 2-3 Once until a successful shutdown is confirmed.
After successfully disabling the main service, it is recommended to check other system applications that can also broadcast content, in particular, you should pay attention to the Security and bootloader application, where recommendations are often activated by default, disabling these functions in each individual application creates a necessary barrier for marketing algorithms.
Remember, changes don't take effect instantly. Sometimes it takes a device reboot or a few minutes to get Xiaomi servers to update your device status, which is a standard procedure for syncing account settings.
Set up personalized recommendations
The second front of the work is to disable personalized recommendations that appear in folders on the desktop and in the interface of standard utilities. This data is often collected based on your activity and can be disabled in the global system settings. Go to Settings → Password and Security → Privacy → Advertising services.
This is where you deactivate the Personalized Ads switch, which will prevent the system from using your data to target ads, but it won't completely remove the ads, it will only make them less relevant, so this step is in addition to disabling msa.
- 📱 Open “Settings” and find the “Password and Security” section».
- 🔒 Go to the Privacy section and select Advertising Services».
- 🚫 Turn off the “Personalized Advertising” switch».
- ✅ Confirm the action in the pop-up window.
It's also worth checking the settings of specific applications, such as Music, Video, and Explorer, each of which has a settings menu (usually called at three points in the corner) that says "Get recommendations," which should be translated to "Off" and removes banners that appear when you view lists of files or tracks.
Using a private DNS to block traffic
One of the most effective methods that works at the network connection level is to configure a private DNS. This method allows you to block requests to known ad servers even before they reach your device. In Android 9 and higher, which is installed on Redmi 7A, this feature is built into the system.
To activate, go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Private DNS. Select the DNS Host Name mode and enter the dns.adguard.com address. Once saved, the phone will begin filtering all outgoing traffic, cutting off connections to domains containing ads.
| Parameter | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Regime. | Provider host name | Manual DNS setup |
| Address | dns.adguard.com | AdGuard filter server |
| Status | Connected. | Performance indicator |
| Impact | Blocking ads | In all browsers and applications |
Use of third-party DNS-The server may have a slight effect on the speed of opening pages in the case of unstable Internet, but for Redmi 7A The main advantage is that the ads disappear even in applications where they can't be disabled by standard means. MIUI.
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After inclusion DNS Internet has stopped working in some applications (for example, carrier), try to temporarily disable this feature or use an alternative address dns.family.adguard.com.
Cleaning and configuring the “Security” application
The Security app is a central element of Xiaomi’s ecosystem, but it’s also a major source of pop-ups. It regularly checks the device and often suggests installing unnecessary games or programs. To stop this flow, you need to dig deep into its settings.
Launch the Security app, click on the gear in the upper right corner to enter the menu, and you should find the General Settings section and turn off the Receive Recommendations option, and you should also turn off notifications about hot apps, which are often disguised ads.
⚠️ Warning: Do not remove the Security app forcefully, as it is responsible for task manager, memory cleanup and antivirus protection.This can lead to unstable work of Redmi. 7A.
You also have to go to the Cleanup section inside the app and also disable the receipt of recommendations. Often after updating the system, these settings can be reset, so periodically check their status. Comprehensive cleaning of the cache of advertising modules will also not interfere with the consolidation of the result.
☑️ Checking security settings
Blocking advertising in the browser and Yandex.Zen
The standard MIUI Browser browser and Yandex Zen feed app are separate sources of information noise. In a standard browser, you need to go to settings (three bars → Settings → Privacy and Security) and activate the ad blocker. This is the basic protection that filters known scripts.
However, for a more comfortable Internet experience, Redmi 7A recommends an alternative browser, such as Brave or DuckDuckGo, which blocks trackers and engine-level advertising, which will reduce the load on the processor and RAM of the device, which is critical for budget models.
As for the news feed in the browser or a separate application Yandex, it is difficult to completely remove advertising from there, since this is the main monetized content of the service. PUSH-Notifications from news aggregators in Android notification settings so they don’t bother you at the wrong time.
Why is the ad coming back?
Additional methods and work with notifications
Users often confuse system advertising with notifications from installed applications. Many free programs, especially flashlights, scanners. QR-codes and simple games, display ads in the notification curtain, and to combat this, you need to analyze which app is issuing suspicious banners.
When an ad notice appears on the screen, don't rush to close it. Hold your finger on the notification text and press "Details" or a gear, and the system will show which app sent the signal, and then you can either turn off the notifications for that app or delete it completely.
- 🔍 Advertising appeared - long press the notification.
- 📲 Click on “More details” to find out the source.
- 🗑️ Go to the app settings and disable notifications.
- ❌ If the app is questionable, remove it.
There are also dedicated blocking apps like AdGuard, but they often require additional permissions or localization to work well on Android. VPN-Connection. Redmi. 7A The use of heavy blockers can affect the autonomy of the battery, so the method of using a DNS remains the most optimal.
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The combination of disabling the msa service, setting up a private DNS, and controlling app notifications eliminates 99% of the ad traffic on the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.