Smartphones from Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi are deservedly popular around the world due to their excellent price-performance ratio. However, users are often annoyed by intrusive advertising that can appear in various system applications and shell interfaces. In 2026, the company introduces new methods of monetization, but also the ways to combat them become more sophisticated.
You don't have to put up with banner ads in folders or pop-ups after you launch apps. Disabling ads is not just a matter of comfort, but also a way to save battery life and mobile traffic. We'll take a look at all the current techniques that work on modern versions of MIUI and the new HyperOS.
The process of clearing the system of marketing content requires care, as the settings are scattered across different menus, some options are hidden deep in the system services, others are available immediately after unpacking the device, the correct setup will take no more than 15 minutes, but the result will last for the entire life of the gadget.
Disabling MSA System Advertising
At the heart of Xiaomi’s advertising ecosystem is the MSA (MIUI System Ads) service, which is the process that loads and displays banners in standard utilities, and to block it, you first need to turn off recommendation receipt.
Go to your smartphone settings and find the Password and Security section. From the menu that opens, select Access to Personal Data (or Authorization and Security), and there is a long list of system services that you have given consent to collect data.
Find the msa service in the list and put the slider in an inactive state, the system will warn you that the shutdown may affect the operation of some functions, and will start a countdown of 10 seconds.
⚠️ Warning: You may not be able to turn off the service the first time. If you see an error or slider returns to its original position, repeat the procedure 3-4 It's a well-known feature of system protection.
After a successful MSA shutdown, the deaktivirovat's GetApps service is also recommended if you don't use the branded app store, which will prevent discount notifications and new games from appearing.
☑️ Checking the shutdown MSA
Configuring standard MIUI applications
Even after disabling the main ad module, individual apps can continue to show content, and each standard utility has its own privacy settings that need to be checked manually for complete cleaning.
Start with the Security app, which often contains pop-ups with "clean up" and news. Open the app, click on the gear in the top right corner, and find "Get recommendations." Turn the switch off.
Similar actions must be performed for other system tools. In the Themes app, go to the profile (human icon), then to the settings and turn off the “Show ads.” In the Downloads app (or “Conductor”), there is also an option “Receive recommendations” in the settings menu.
Don't forget to check the lock screen settings. If you have Wallpaper Carousel enabled, it can broadcast advertising images. Turn off this feature in Wallpaper and Carousel or completely remove the lock wallpaper.
- 📱 Conductor: Settings → About the programme → Disable recommendations.
- 🎵 Music: Settings → Additionally. → Turn off the display of ads.
- 🧹 Cleaning: Settings → Receive recommendations → Off.
- 🌤️ Weather: Settings (three points) → Settings → Disable advertising notifications.
Periodic checks of these items will help keep the system clean.
What to do if the advertisement remains?
Removing Advertising in Mi Browser
Xiaomi’s standard browser is one of the main sources of intrusive content, with articles and suggestions constantly flashing in the news feed and on the homepage that distract from work.
To start, open your browser and go to settings (three bars in the bottom menu). Select Settings → Homepage. You need to turn off the News Feed option or select Unfeeded to keep the start page clean.
Next, in the general browser settings, look for the Privacy and Security section. Make sure that the Ad Block option is enabled. This is the basic filter that cuts off some of the pop-ups on the sites visited.
If you rarely use the built-in browser, you can simply delete or disable it by installing an alternative like Chrome, Firefox or Brave, but even then it is recommended to clean its cache and data so that the background processes do not consume resources.
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Use DNS to block ads across all browsers. In the connection settings (Private DNS), type dns.adguard.com, which will block network-level ads for all applications at once.
Blocking Ads on YouTube and Other Apps
System settings do not affect ads inside third-party apps such as YouTube, games or social media, and require more specific methods that do not require superuser rights (Root) to combat them.
The most effective way to remove YouTube ads is to use modified customers or blockers.The official app doesn't allow you to disable ads without a paid Premium subscription. Users often choose alternative open source clients that are devoid of ad inserts.
Local applications and games can be used for other applications VPN-These applications create a local connection and filter traffic without transferring data to external servers. This is a secure method that works without the need to obtain Root permissions.
| Locking method | Efficiency | Difficulty | Impact on the battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSA shutdown | High (system) | Low. | No. |
| Private DNS (AdGuard) | Medium (browsers/games) | Low. | Minimum |
| Local. VPN-filter | High (in annexes) | Medium | Average. |
| Modified APKs | Maximum | Tall. | Depends on the version. |
Using modified versions of popular applications carries certain risks. Only download software from proven open source repositories to avoid malicious scripts.
Using Private DNS to block the world
One of the most elegant ways to get rid of advertising throughout the system is to set up a private one. DNS-This method does not require the installation of additional applications and works at the network connection level.
Go to Settings. → Connection and Sharing (or “Connections”). Find a Private Item DNS (Private DNS). By default, there is “Auto” or “Disconnected».
Select the DNS Host Name (or Manual) mode and enter the address: dns.adguard.com. Save settings. Now all requests to known ad servers will be blocked at the network level.
This method is effective for blocking banners in browsers and simple games, but it may not work in applications that use their own encrypted communication channels to download ads, or on YouTube.
⚠️ Note: If, after activation, Private DNS Internet will stop working in some applications (for example, banking), temporarily disable this feature or add exceptions to the settings DNS-filter, if the application allows it.
Cleaning up advertising notifications and push messages
Users often confuse system advertising with push notifications from installed apps, and stores, games, and services may ask permission to display notifications that look like ads.
To figure this out, go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification Management. Go through the app list and turn off notifications for programs that shouldn’t bother you (calculators, flashlights, games).
Also worth checking is the Special Opportunities section, some malware masquerading as system services, and if you see an app with a strange name or no icon that has access to special features, delete it immediately.
You can use Do Not Disturb mode to clean it up, and you can set your schedule, and it won't take ads off the interface, but it will save you from audible and pop-up notifications at night or during meetings.
- 🔍 Check the list of installed applications for unknown software.
- 🚫 Turn off notifications for all games and stores.
- ⚙️ Use the “Ad Block” feature in antivirus scanners.