Owners of the popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro smartphone often face intrusive ads that appear in system applications and when unlocking the device, a fee for the affordable cost of the gadget, as the company monetizes its devices through software services, but the user experience can be significantly improved if you adjust the privacy settings correctly.
The MIUI advertising content is embedded deep in the system, but it is not a virus or malware. It is a standard feature that can be manually deactivated through hidden settings menus. In this article, we will discuss all available methods to completely clean the interface of unnecessary visual noise.
To do most of the work, you will need a stable Wi-Fi or mobile internet connection, as some switches require a server connection to shut down.Don't worry, the process doesn't require root rights and won't result in a loss of warranty on your device.
Disabling the MSA system service
The main source of intrusive advertising in the Xiaomi ecosystem is the MSA system application (MIUI System Ads), which is responsible for downloading and displaying banner ads in standard utilities such as Explorer, Music and Themes. To stop it from working, you need to find the appropriate item in the authorization menu.
Go to your phone's settings and find the password and security section, and you want to find the "Access to Personal Data" or "Authorization and Security" option. In the list of system services, find msa and put the switch inactive. The system will alert you to the consequences, but it is safe for the user.
Note that the first time you turn off the service, you may not be able to. The interface will suggest waiting 10 seconds and pressing the "Cancel" button again. This is a shell security mechanism that you just have to endure. If the switch returns to its original position, repeat the procedure 2-3 times in a row.
⚠️ Attention: After disconnection MSA Advertising in system applications may not disappear instantly, but within 24 hours. In some firmware versions, the recall button may be temporarily unavailable due to server-side issues.
It is important to understand that disabling MSA does not affect the operation of the basic functions of the smartphone: your personal data, accounts and installed applications will remain completely safe, this action only stops the transfer of analytical data for advertising targeting.
Configuring recommendations in system applications
In addition to the global MSA service, each Xiaomi system application has its own recommendation settings, and even after the main advertisements are turned off, individual programs can continue to show promotional materials if they do not change their local settings.
Consider the main apps where ads are most likely to pop up. In the Security app, you need to go to the settings (cog in the corner) and find the item "Get recommendations." Similar actions should be done in Explorer, Downloads, Topics and Music, and in each of them you need to find a switch containing the words "recommendations" or "receive recommendations."
☑️ Verification of system applications
In some versions of the MIUI shell, the path to settings may be slightly different, for example, in the Themes app, the settings are hidden in the user profile. Here it is important to be careful and check all available menus. Disabling this feature makes the interface more sterile and faster.
Special attention should be paid to the Music app, which often contains built-in banners of streaming services, go to the music settings, select Advanced Settings, and make sure that the option to Show Ads or Recommendations is turned off, so you can enjoy local tracks without interruption.
| Annex | The path to adjustment | What to turn off |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Settings (cogs) | Receive recommendations |
| Conductor | Settings -> About the application | Receive recommendations |
| Downloads. | Three points -> Settings | Showing recommended |
| Topics | Profile -> Settings | Popular/Auto Update |
| Music. | Settings -> Advanced | Showing ads |
Managing Notifications from MIUI
Another source of annoyance can be push notifications that appear in the notification curtain, often advertising games, apps or news from Xiaomi services, and can be managed through the central section of the notification settings.
Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar, and this is the Recommended Notifications section or the Receive Notifications from MIUI section. Turn off this switch to prevent the system from sending you promotional materials, which will essentially clear the notification panel of information noise.
It’s also worth checking your settings for specific apps. If you see ads from GetApps (Xiaomi app store), find that app in the installed list, go to its notifications and completely ban them.This won’t delete the store, but it won’t bother you with reminders about updates or promotions.
Why does the advertisement come back after the reset?
Remember that some notifications may come from third-party apps you installed yourself, so you need to click on the notification for a long time and select “Notification Settings” to limit their frequency or disable them completely for a specific source.
Disabling Advertising on the Lock Screen
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro can activate the Wallpaper Carousel feature, which periodically changes the image on the locked screen and shows advertising signatures or offers to unlock the phone for performing actions. MSA.
To remove this feature, go to Settings → Always On and Lock. Find Wallpaper Carousel (or Glance in global versions). Inside this menu, you need to turn off the wallpaper carousel switch. After that, only the static image selected by you will be displayed on the lock screen.
⚠️ Note: In some regions, this feature may be called Wallpaper Carousel. If you can't find it in the basic settings, try searching by settings by typing the word "Carousel" or "Lock screen».
Disabling the carousel will also have a positive impact on the autonomy of the device, since the system does not have to constantly download new images over the Internet.
Using a private DNS to block
There is a more advanced method of combating advertising that works at the network connection level, using a private DNS that filters traffic and blocks requests to known ad servers, and it is effective not only for system applications, but also for browsers.
To do this, go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Private DNS. Select the “DNS Provider Host Name” option and enter a trusted filter address, such as dns.adguard.com. Save settings and restart your smartphone.
dns.adguard.comThis method is a universal solution for many problems with intrusive content. DNS-In rare cases, the connection speed can change slightly for the Redmi Note 10 Pro with its powerful processor, this change will be invisible.
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If after turning on a private DNS, some applications or Wi-Fi in public places (where browser authorization is required), temporarily return the DNS setting to Auto mode.
It is important to note that this method does not require the installation of additional applications, which saves the system resources. It is an integrated feature of Android, which is available since version 9, so it is guaranteed to work on your device.
Resetting the advertising identifier
To increase privacy and reset your profile, advertisers are advised to periodically clear your advertising ID.This does not disable the ads completely, but resets your interest history, making the ad impressions less personalized and intrusive.
Find the passwords and security or privacy section in the settings. Inside should be the Ads or Ads Services menu. Click on Reset Ads ID. The system will confirm the action and your digital targeting profile will be cleared.
And you can find the Ad Personalization switch, which prevents MIUI from using your location and search data to find promotional offers, an important step for those who value their privacy.
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Integrated approach including shutdown MSA, Configure each application and use DNS-filter, guarantees maximum purity of the interface of your smartphone.
Regularly checking these settings after major system updates will help the smartphone in a comfortable state for use. firmware updates can sometimes return standard parameters, so control will not be superfluous.