Tired of getting ads and notifications on your Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO? The truth is, while Xiaomi phones are known for their excellent value, their software often includes a certain amount of ads and promotional suggestions that can be very annoying. You can remove most of this mobile advertising by following a few simple steps., and in this guide I explain how to do it in detail so you have a much cleaner and more enjoyable experience.
Regardless of the model or version of MIUI or HyperOS you have, there are tricks and settings that allow you to disable almost all ads, both in pre-installed apps and within the system itself. Let's see all the available options and how to customize them. to leave your Xiaomi just the way you want, without intrusive ads or unnecessary recommendations.
Why does Xiaomi include advertising on its phones?
You've probably wondered why ads appear on your Xiaomi, even in system apps or when installing an app. The answer lies in Xiaomi's business strategy.: The brand chooses to keep prices very low on its devices, financing part of the costs through the inclusion of advertising and personalized recommendations in its personalization layer (MIUI and now HyperOS). This allows them to offer very competitive mobile phones, but the catch is that users have to deal with ads integrated into the system.
Where do ads appear on Xiaomi?
Advertising may appear in various areas and applications of the system:
- Pop-up notifications from the MSA service or other internal services.
- Ads within system apps, such as the music player, file explorer, security app, cleaner, or Mi Browser.
- Recommendations in the launcher, both on the main screen and in the wallpaper carousel from the lock screen.
- During the installation process or security analysis of new applications.
The good news is that virtually all of these ads can be disabled. from settings and preferences, with a few minutes of attention and following several different paths in the menus.
Remove MSA app ads (MIUI System Ads)
One of the main responsible for showing ads is the system app msaAlthough it can't be uninstalled, you can revoke its permissions and notifications to remove ads on mobile devices, both on MIUI and HyperOS.
- Open the app Settings on your mobile.
- Go to section Applications and select Manage applications.
- Click on the three dots at the top and select Show all applications.
- Search msa in the list (you can use the search engine to quickly locate it).
- Accede to Notifications within the app's tab and uncheck Show notifications.
- Go back to General Settings and enter Passwords and Security > Authorization and Revocation.
- Search for msa and deactivate its permission. You'll confirm the revocation after a 10-second countdown.
You may see a message stating that “authorization could not be revoked.” If this is the case, repeat the process several times until you get it. By disabling MSA, most advertising notifications will stop appearing on your Xiaomi phone.
Remove ads from the wallpaper carousel and lock screen
El wallpaper carousel It's another common source of ads, as it displays promotions and recommendations on the lock screen. To disable it, just follow these steps:
- Opens Settings on your device.
- Sign in Lock screen and look for the option Wallpaper carousel.
- Turn off the feature to stop images and ads from displaying on your lock screen.
Remove ads from system apps on Xiaomi phones
Many of Xiaomi's pre-installed apps include what they call "recommendations," but they're actually ads and suggestions for other products or downloads. Each app has its own menu to turn off these suggestions, but the path is usually similar..
File Browser
- Open the app File Browser.
- Access your settings (gear icon).
- Look for the option of Receive recommendations and disable it.
Music application
- Opens My music.
- Sign in Settings and then select Advanced settings.
- Deactivate Receive recommendations.
App security and analysis application
- Open the app Security.
- Access the Settings by pressing the gear wheel.
- Locate and deactivate Receive recommendations.
If you also want to avoid that Your Xiaomi will automatically analyze each app you install (which sometimes displays advertising), within 'Security Scan' you can uncheck the 'Scan before installing' option.
Cleaner and other system utilities
MIUI Cleaner, Security app, and other tools often display banners or recommendations when you use them. Look in the settings of each application for options such as “Recommendations” or “Suggestions” and uncheck them.This will remove those ads embedded in the file cleaning, scanning, or management process.
Revoke permissions to GetApps to prevent further recommendations
GetApps, Xiaomi's app store, may also show you ads and suggestions. You can revoke their permissions just like you did with msa:
- Go to Settings > Passwords and security > Authorization and revocation.
- Search GetApps and deactivate your authorization. After a countdown, confirm the revocation.
This way, you'll further reduce the number of ads in the system and recommendations related to third-party apps or suggested ads.
Can personalized ads be disabled?
You can decide whether you prefer ads to be completely generic or personalized based on your interests and usage:
- Enter again in Settings > Passwords & Security > Privacy > Ad Services.
- Disable the option “Personalized ad recommendations”. So, if you receive an ad, it won't be based on your activity or history.
On that same screen, you can manage your participation in the "User Experience Program" and other privacy options to prevent Xiaomi from collecting more data than necessary.
Disable suggestions on the launcher (home screen)
The Xiaomi launcher also suggests installing apps or games via banners. If you don't want to see these suggestions:
- Press and hold an empty space on the desktop until the customization options appear.
- Press on Settings o Launcher settings.
- Turn off the option Display suggestions.
This will prevent sponsored app or game recommendations from appearing on your home screen.
Advanced settings for HyperOS users
With the arrival of HyperOS, Xiaomi maintains a similar approach to advertising, albeit with some slight menu differences. Apply exactly the same steps explained above for apps and services, both to disable MSA and to remove ads in system apps, launcher, and lock screen.
What to do if ads keep appearing after disabling everything?
After following all the steps, you may still occasionally see ads in certain apps or areas. This is because Xiaomi integrates recommendations at various levels, and sometimes a system update can reset an option. I recommend that you periodically check the settings of each system app., especially after a major MIUI or HyperOS update. Also, if you have third-party apps installed from the Xiaomi app store (GetApps), check their privacy settings to disable notifications or independent recommendations.
FAQ: Common questions about advertising on Xiaomi
- Can all ads be permanently removed? It's possible to remove most of them, although occasional ads may still appear after an update or in new apps.
- Can I root my phone to remove ads? It's not necessary. All the methods explained here work without root or external tools, using only the system's own settings.
- Are there differences between models (Redmi, POCO, Xiaomi)? The steps are exactly the same for all models; only the names of some menus may vary slightly depending on the version and region.
- Does removing ads affect mobile performance? No, your Xiaomi will continue to function normally, you will simply stop receiving suggestions and ads in apps and notifications.
Enjoying an ad-free Xiaomi phone is a matter of spending a few minutes adjusting permissions and preferences for various apps and system services. By following the steps outlined, you can make your experience with MIUI or HyperOS much cleaner, faster, and focused solely on what you choose.
Always keep an eye on updates, as some options may need to be reset, but in general, you can remove ads on your mobile phone without any complications and without having to install anything additional or go through advanced procedures. Your Xiaomi can be as customizable and ad-free as you want! Share the information so other users can learn how to do it..
