Smartphone owners in China often face intrusive content embedded in standard system applications, especially when they hear tracks in their native player, and instead of having a clean sound and a pleasant interface, users see pop-ups that prevent them from enjoying their favorite songs, not a bug, but a feature of MIUI firmware and the new HyperOS, which is aimed at monetizing budget devices.
Fortunately, the developers have left the ability to manage these processes, although they hid the settings quite deeply. You can turn off ads in Xiaomi music in several ways, from standard menu switches to more advanced methods through system identifiers. It is important to understand that without tampering with the settings, the ads will not go anywhere, since they are downloaded from the company's servers every time the application is launched.
In this article, we will look at all the current methods of eliminating visual and sound spam. We will look at both the standard system tools and workarounds that are guaranteed to clean up your music experience. Some steps will require attention, but the result is worth it – your phone will work cleaner and faster without putting too much strain on the processor.
Why does advertising appear in the standard player
The main reason for the intrusive banners is the company’s business model: Electronics manufacturers often sell hardware at a minimal margin, offsetting costs through software services and advertising. The standard Mi Music app uses a special MSA module (MIUI System Ads), which is responsible for targeting ads based on your preferences.
Advertising tracks can be inserted between songs or appear as banners on the app's home screen. Algorithms analyze the genres you listen to most and offer related products or services. Sometimes they're just static images, and in some cases, full-fledged audio inserts that break the silence between songs.
⚠️ Warning: Complete removal of system components responsible for advertising can lead to unstable operation of standard applications.
It's worth noting that the interface may differ from one version to another, and if you have global firmware installed, there may be less advertising than the Chinese version, but there is still advertising, and understanding the engine helps you choose the most effective way to deal with it.
Disabling recommendations through MSA settings
The safest and most official way to reduce intrusive content is to turn off personalized recommendations, which doesn’t completely remove ads, but makes them less frequent and more relevant, and turns off collecting data about your musical tastes for targeting.
To start, you need to go to the device settings menu, find the Password and Security section or Advanced Settings, depending on the version of your firmware, then select Data Access and Privacy or Authorization and Privacy.
In the list of system services that opens, find msa. Slider to off. The system will alert you that some features may stop working correctly, and start a countdown of 10 seconds.
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Repeat the procedure several times if you can't turn it off the first time. Sometimes MIUI requires double-confirmation or "re-confirmation" of the action so that the user doesn't accidentally turn off an important service, which is an annoying but effective mechanism to protect against accidental changes.
Removal of advertising directly in the Music app
In addition to system settings, it is possible to remove specific types of display of content inside the player itself. The standard Mi Music application has its own internal settings that duplicate some system functions, but are responsible for the visual part of the interface.
Open the Music app and go to the user profile (human icon or avatar). Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner to enter the settings menu. Here we are interested in the Settings section, where you can find the "Get recommendations" or "Recommendations".
Disable all sliders related to recommendations, personalization and display of promotional materials. Also, it is worth checking the About app or Resource Update section, as sometimes advertising modules are updated separately from the main application.
| Setup parameter | Where to find out. | Action. | The effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receive recommendations | Music → Settings | Turn it off. | Removing the news feed |
| Showing ads | System system → MSA | Limit | Reduces the frequency of banners |
| Auto-update | Appendix → Settings | Turn it off. | Prevents the loading of new modules |
| Use of data | Settings → Applications | Banned | Blocks the uploading of content |
It's important to understand that even after you turn off all the settings inside the application, some interface elements may still be saved, because the shell is forced to load certain elements, but combining these with other methods will yield the maximum result.
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If you have left the ad after disabling the settings, try clearing the Music app cache through the Memory Management menu. This will delete temporary files containing the ad scripts.
Blocking by disabling Internet access
A radical but highly effective method is to deny Music's app access to the network, because advertising tracks and banners require a server connection to download, the lack of internet fixes the problem instantly, especially if you're listening to music stored in your phone's memory.
Go to Settings and select the Apps section. Go to Music (or Mi Music) under the list. Go to Data Use or Mobile Data and Wi-Fi.
So here you'll see two switches: for mobile and for Wi-Fi. Turn them off. Now the app can only play local files and can't download any commercials. Online radio and in-app streaming services will stop working, but for a local player, that's ideal.
It has its advantages: it doesn't require complex system manipulation and is easily reversible; if you need an online feature, you can quickly re-connect to the network; however, it won't work for users who are actively using online services.
⚠️ Warning: Shutting down the internet for system applications can disrupt desktop widgets that display album covers or real-time track information.
Using third-party players as an alternative
If the system app’s settings seem too complicated or inefficient, the smartest solution is to install a third-party player. Android offers dozens of great alternatives that are ad-free, modern in design, and support all popular audio formats.
Popular options include Musicolet, Pulsar or Poweramp. These apps are created by audiophiles and don't have built-in monetization mechanisms through intrusive advertising. They're lightweight, fast and don't land a battery.
- 🎵 Musicolet: completely free, does not require Internet, has a powerful equalizer and tag support.
- 🎨 Pulsar: minimalist design, automatic loading of covers and the absence of unnecessary functionality.
- 🔊 Poweramp: professional sound, flexible interface configuration and support for Hi-Res audio (paid, but there is a trial).
Once you install a new player, Xiaomi's system usually suggests making it the default player. You can agree to this so that when you click on the audio file, you can open a new application. The standard "Music" can even be deleted or disabled if root or ADB permissions allow you to do this, but it's easier to just not use it.
Can I remove the Music System App?
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing ads affect the work of widgets on the desktop?
Is it safe to turn off the msa service?
Will the ads appear again after the system update?
Do these methods work on the new Redmi and Poco models?
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The most reliable way to get rid of advertising is a comprehensive approach: disabling MSA, banning Internet access for the player and using third-party applications to play music.
To sum up, fighting advertising on Xiaomi smartphones is a balance between convenience and functionality, and choose the method that suits you: whether it’s fine-tuning the system or completely replacing standard software with cleaner ones.