The Poco X3 Pro offers impressive performance, but users often encounter intrusive advertising content in the system.It's not a bug, but a feature of the MIUI shell that monetizes devices through displaying promotional materials. To return the device to comfort of use, you need to perform a number of manual adjustments.
Advertising blocks are embedded in system applications, desktop folders, and even lock menus. Their appearance is annoying and can slow down the interface. In this article, we will discuss proven methods that will help to completely remove advertising and make the use of the gadget enjoyable.
The process of disabling does not require root or flashing permissions, all actions are performed by the regular system means, which is safe for warranty, but you should be careful, since some items may be called differently depending on the version of Android.
MSA Disconnection: The Main Source of Advertising
The main component that displays banner ads is the MSA (MIUI System Ads) service, which downloads content from the network, and the first step is to force the process to stop and revoke permissions.
To start, go to the settings menu and find the Password and Security section, where you open the Personal Data Access section, in the long list of applications, find msa and put the switch in an inactive position, the system will warn you of the consequences, but to turn off advertising, this is necessary.
⚠️ Attention: After the service is turned off MSA The countdown timer will require you to wait 10 seconds before confirming. Don't try to miss this step, just wait until the time ends.
If the switch returns to its original position, repeat the procedure several times. Sometimes the system needs 3-4 attempts to successfully disable. After that, go back to the application menu, find the MSA in the list and click Stop.
You should also check your authorization settings. Go to Settings → Password & Security → Authorization & Review. Go to GetApps and MIUI Daemon, uncheck them. This will limit the collection of statistics for targeted advertising.
Setup of Xiaomi system applications
Ad integrations are embedded deep in the standard utilities, and to clean the interface, you have to go through each application separately, and it takes a few minutes, but it's worth it.
Start with the Safety app. Open it, click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings. Here you need to find the Receive Recommendations section and turn it off.
Next, go to the standard browser. It's often a source of pop-ups. Go to your browser settings, look for Privacy and Security, and turn off Personal Guidelines. In the Homepage Settings section, remove unnecessary news widgets.
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Don't forget the Downloads app. It can also show banner ads. Open the menu, click three dots, select Settings, and uncheck the Show recommended content.
Removing Advertising from Folders and Desktop
Poco X3 Pro owners often notice banners at the bottom of open folders on their desktop, called "Recommended Apps," which are annoying and take up useful space.
To remove them, open any folder on your desktop. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a section name, like "Recommended." Click on it, and the settings menu will open. You just need to switch the Recommended Applications to the off state.
Also worth noting is the Wallpaper Carousel widget, which often uploads advertising images to the lock screen. To turn off, go to Settings → Lock screen. Find the Wallpaper Carousel and turn it off. If there is no item, go to the Topics app → Profile → Wallpaper carousel → settings (cog) and turn off all notifications and recommendations.
| System component | The path to adjustment | What to turn off |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop folders | Open the folder → Section name | Recommended annexes |
| Conductor | Menu → Settings → About the application | Receive recommendations |
| Music. | Menu → Settings → Additional | Showing ads |
| Downloads. | Menu → Settings | Recommended contents |
⚠️ Note: After updating the system, the recommendations settings may reset. Check the specified sections periodically, especially after a major update. MIUI.
Disabling Google’s Personalized Advertising
Even if you take out Xiaomi's system ads, you can see Google's banners that are based on your search history and location, and limiting this feature will increase data privacy.
Go to your phone and find the Google section. Select Advertising. You need to activate the Request to Delete Ad ID or Delete Ad ID. This will reset the profile advertisers use to target.
In addition, you can also include the option “Opt out of personalized advertising” in the same menu, which will not remove the ads completely, but will make them less intrusive and relevant to your interests, and the system will show random ads instead of those selected by algorithms.
Why do you need an advertising ID?
Using DNS to block at the network level
The most effective method that works globally for all applications is to use a private DNS, which blocks requests to known ad servers before they are loaded.
Go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Private DNS. Select Host Name of the DNS Provider. In the box that appears, type in the address: dns.adguard.com. Save settings.
dns.adguard.comOnce this is enabled, ads will disappear not only in the system, but also in many games and applications, but you should be careful: if you use a corporate Wi-Fi network or specific services, they may stop working correctly, in which case DNS will have to temporarily turn off.
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If the internet stopped working after the DNS was turned on, try to prescribe an alternative address: dns-family.adguard.com. It also blocks ads, but has stricter filters that can sometimes block useful content.
Frequent questions and problems when setting up
When cleaning a system, users often encounter ambiguous interface behavior, and the following are answers to popular questions to help avoid errors.
Many people wonder if it is safe to remove system applications through ADB. This is an advanced method that does allow you to cut out the excess, but it requires a connection to a PC. For the average user, the methods described above are enough, since they do not violate the integrity of the system.
Can I completely remove the MSA service?
Why does the ad appear again after the update?
Does disabling ads affect the work of applications?
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A comprehensive approach, including disabling MSA, configuring DNS and checking system applications, ensures that there is no advertising in 98% of the Poco X3 Pro’s use cases.
Following these instructions will help you to significantly improve the user experience: your Poco X3 Pro will run faster and the battery will be spent more economically, since the system will not have to load heavy advertising modules.