How to remove ads in the Xiaomi browser: the complete guide

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often encounter intrusive banner ads that appear directly in the browser.This is not a coincidence, but part of the company’s business model to keep the cost of devices low. However, the constant flashing of offers and news blocks annoys many users and distracts from work.

Fortunately, the built-in Mi Browser has flexible settings to minimize or completely remove advertising content. You don't have to be a programmer or get root rights to clean the interface. You just need to change several parameters in the app menu sequentially.

In this article, we will discuss all available methods, from simple switches in settings to the use of third-party blockers, you will learn to distinguish system notifications from advertising (push) and you can customize your gadget for yourself.

Basic settings of Mi Browser parameters

The first step to a clean interface is to disable the built-in features that load the advertising tapes. By default, the browser is set to maximize interaction with the company's services, which leads to the appearance of banners.

Open the app and go to the settings menu, which is usually hidden behind a profile icon or three bars at the bottom of the screen, and you need to find the section that is responsible for the Home Page or General Settings, and it hides the main sources of visual noise.

And if you look at Get Recommendations or News Feed, it's the switch that's responsible for the endless news feed under the search box, and if you turn it off, you'll be free of all the information.

• 🚫 Find the “Settings” section in the browser menu.
• 🚫 Turn off the “Recommendations” or “News Feed” option».
• 🚫 Uncheck the box from the item "Show notifications».

⚠️ Note: After the firmware update MIUI or HyperOS, some settings may reset to factory values.

Also worth checking is the Privacy section, which often hides data collection permissions for targeted advertising, and turning off personalization won't take away banners completely, but will make them less intrusive and more random.

Managing notifications and push messages

Advertising in Xiaomi’s browser often comes in the form of push notifications, even when the app is closed, because the user accidentally allows sites to send messages or activates system news notifications.

To stop this flow, go to the settings of the smartphone itself. Find the Notifications section and the status bar, then select Notification Management. In the app list, find MIUI Daemon or the Mi Browser itself.

It's important to not just turn off all notifications, but choose a category. Often, ads are hidden in the categories "Marketing", "Recommendations" or "Activity", and system notifications about downloading files are better left on.

If you see pop-ups from specific sites, go to your browser settings, look for Site Settings or Privacy. There's a permission list, check which sites are authorized to display notifications, and remove suspicious domains.

• 🔔 Go to the Android settings → Annexes.
• 🔔 Find Mi Browser and select Notifications».
• 🔔 Disable the categories “Marketing” and “Recommendations».

After this action, the phone will stop vibrating from advertising messages, which greatly increases the autonomy of the device, as background activity decreases.

Use of built-in ad blocker

In new versions of MIUI and HyperOS, developers have implemented their own locking mechanism, which does not require the installation of third-party software, but it must be activated manually, which filters traffic and hides famous banner ads on the pages visited.

To activate, open your browser, click on the menu (three dots), and select Settings. Go to Privacy and Security. Here you will see Ad Block or AdBlock.

Turn on this switch. The system will prompt you to download the current filter databases, which can take a few seconds depending on the speed of your Internet connection.

The effectiveness of the built-in blocker is high for popular resources, but on specific forums or sites with aggressive advertising, it may miss some elements.

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The built-in blocker in Mi Browser is the easiest way to remove visual noise without installing additional apps, but it doesn’t block push notifications from sites you’ve already given permission to.

Clearing the cache and browser data

Sometimes advertising debris accumulates in the form of stored cookies and cached scripts. Even if you have disabled all settings, old data can continue to generate pop-ups.

To do a deep cleanup, go to Settings of your smartphone, then to the Apps → All Apps section. Find the Mi Browser list. Click on Storage or Memory.

Here you will see two main buttons: Clear cache and Clear all data. The first is secure and deletes temporary files. The second will reset the browser to a post-purchase state by removing history, passwords and saved tabs.

If the problem with the ads persists, use a complete data cleanup.Be sure to export important passwords in advance if they are not synced with your Google account.

• 🧹 Open your phone settings → Annexes.
• 🧹 Choose Mi Browser → Warehouse.
• 🧹 Click “Clear Cache” and then check the result.

This procedure also helps if the browser is slow or pages are loading incorrectly. Regular cleaning is a good habit for keeping Android running.

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Use the Cleanup feature in Xiaomi’s standard Security app. There’s a separate section for cleaning browser garbage that works faster than manual search in settings.

Alternative browsers as a solution to the problem

If Xiaomi’s standard browser continues to annoy with ads even after all the settings, the most radical and effective solution is to install an alternative app. There are plenty of great options on the Google Play Store that don’t have built-in ads.

Popular choices include Brave, DuckDuckGo, or Vivaldi, which are built with a focus on privacy and block engine-level trackers and ad scripts by default.

To make the alternative browser the main one, after installation, the system will prompt you to choose the default application to open links. If this does not happen, go to Settings → Applications → Default Applications and specify the new browser.

Using third-party software also saves you from depending on MIUI system updates. Even if Xiaomi changes its advertising policy in the future, your browser will remain clean.

⚠️ Note: When installing a browser from third-party sources (not from the Play Market), be sure to check the developer’s digital signature to avoid viruses.

Many users have noted that switching to Brave or Firefox with uBlock Origin installed is the best result. Pages load faster, since the browser does not need to waste traffic to load ad units.

Comparison of blocking methods

After you've looked at all the ways, you have to sum up and compare the way they work, and each method has its pros and cons, and the choice depends on how deep you're willing to go into the settings.

The built-in MIUI settings are good for quick wins, but they don't guarantee 100% protection. Third-party solutions are more reliable, but require additional software installation. Below is a table for comparison.

For most users, the best option is to disable recommendations in Mi Browser + install a DNS blocker or use Brave.

Don't ignore the browser itself, because security patches often close holes through which aggressive advertising penetrates.

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