How to permanently remove ads in the browser on the Xiaomi Redmi phone: a step-by-step guide

Intrusive advertising in the Xiaomi Redmi browser is one of the most common problems faced by owners of these smartphones. Even after buying a new device, users notice that banners, pop-ups and ad blocks periodically pop up in the standard MIUI Browser or Google Chrome browser, which interfere with comfortable surfing. The reasons for the appearance of advertising can vary from built-in features of MIUI firmware to malicious extensions or viruses.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to remove ads in the browser on Xiaomi Redmi – from basic settings to advanced methods for experienced users. It is important to understand that some solutions require changes in system parameters, so we recommend backing up data before you start. MIUI Some of the settings may reset — they will have to adjust again.

If you use a non-standard browser (like Opera or Yandex Browser), some of the instructions will be universal, but the main focus is on MIUI Browser and Google Chrome, since they are pre-installed on most Redmi devices.

1. Disabling personalized advertising in MIUI

MIUI firmware collects your preferences by default to show “relevant” ads, not just for your browser, but for other system applications, and the first thing to do is to turn it off, which will reduce the number of banners targeted.

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Privacy.
• 🔍 Find the Advertising section (in some versions) MIUI It's called personalized recommendations).
• 🔄 Switch the slider Personalized advertising to the off position..
• 🗑️ Click Reset Advertising ID (if there is such a item).

This method won't remove ads completely, but it will reduce the amount of ads, and it's especially effective for users who notice banners in MIUI Browser or on the home screen in weather and news widgets.

⚠️ Warning: After personalized ads are turned off, some Xiaomi services (such as Mi Video or Mi Music) may start showing random banners instead of targeted ones.

2. configure the MIUI Browser browser: hidden options

The standard MIUI Browser browser has built-in ad modules that can be disabled through settings, but not all options are visible immediately - some are hidden in the additional menus.

Cleaning instructions:

1. Open MIUI Browser.
2. Slip on three dots in the lower right corner → Settings.
3. Go to Privacy and Security.
4. Turn it off: 🚫 Show recommendations on the main page 🚫 Showing news on the main page 🚫 Personalized news

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If after these actions, the advertisement still appears, try resetting the browser settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Additionally.
2. Select Reset Settings and confirm the action.

To clear Chrome:

1. Open your browser and tap on three points → Settings.
2. Go to Privacy & Security → Clear the history.
3. Select the period For all the time and mark: 🗑️ Viewing history 🍪 Cookies and website data 🗃️ Cached images and files

Delete the data

If the problem has not gone away, check the extensions installed:

1. In Chrome, go to Settings → Extensions.
2. Remove any suspicious plugins (especially those with titles like SaveFrom.net, AdBlock Plus – the latter itself could be fake!).

How to find and delete:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Sort the list by installation date (Recently installed).
3. Check apps with suspicious or no description.
4. Remove anything unnecessary, especially if the program has requested administrator rights.

For a thorough check, use the antivirus:

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Before scanning with antivirus, restart your phone in Safe Mode (press the power button → long press on "Stop" → "Safe Mode"). This will turn off all third-party applications, and you can see if the ads are a result of a virus or a system function of MIUI.

5. Use of alternative browsers with ad blocker

If standard methods didn’t work, the most reliable way is to install a browser with built-in ad blocking.

Top.-3 browser:

1. Brave Browser 🔒 Block Ads and Trackers by Default. 🚀 Quicker Chrome. 20-30% (test-test). 💰 There is a system of rewards for viewing “acceptable” advertising (you can turn off).
2. Firefox Focus 🧹 Automatically deletes history after closing. 🛡️ Blocks advertising and social widgets. ⚠️ No support for extensions.

Kiwi Browser

• 🔧 Supports extensions from the Chrome Web Store (you can install uBlock Origin).
• 📱 Optimized for Android.
• 🔄 There is a night mode and blocking pop-up windows.
• Connect your phone to your PC and execute commands in Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux):

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.bugreport




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.cloudservice

These commands disable the main advertising and analytics services of MIUI. Once executed, restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: Disabling system applications may cause some functions to function unstable (e.g., cloud backups or updates). If errors occur after executing commands, return them to the command: adb shell pm enable com.name.packet (replace with the desired package from the list above).

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The ADB method only works until the next reset or MIUI update. After the firmware update, you will have to repeat the procedure.

7. Extreme measures: resetting settings or custom firmware

If none of the methods worked, radical solutions remain:

• 🔄 Reset to factory settings (will delete all data, but clean the system of viruses and unnecessary applications).
• 📲 Install custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) where there is no built-in advertising MIUI.

How to reset:

1. Create a backup of important data (photos, contacts, messages).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data and confirm.

To install custom firmware will require:

1. Unlock Bootloader (officially via Xiaomi's website).
2. Install TWRP Recovery.
3. Swipe alternative firmware (see XDA Developers or 4PDA forums for instructions).

These methods are recommended only for advanced users, as improper actions can lead to a “brick” (inoperability) of the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about advertising in the Xiaomi Redmi browser