Xiaomi’s MIUI operating system is known for its extensive customization options and feature-rich ecosystem. However, one of the most prevalent complaints among Xiaomi users is the constant barrage of ads integrated into the system. These ads appear in various forms, from promotional messages within pre-loaded apps like Mi Browser, Mi Music, and Mi Video to intrusive ads within the system itself. While Xiaomi claims these ads help them to keep their phones affordable, users often find them annoying and disruptive to their smartphone experience. Fortunately, there are ways to disable these ads and reclaim your Xiaomi phone’s ad-free experience, even on devices running the latest MIUI 10 update.
How to Remove Ads from Xiaomi Phones Running MIUI 10
MIUI 10 has become a popular choice for Xiaomi users due to its improved performance and user interface. But for those who want an ad-free experience, here is a step-by-step guide to removing the annoying ads:
How to Disable "msa" and Personalized Ad Recommendations
The first step to removing ads from your Xiaomi phone is to disable "msa" and personalized ad recommendations. This option allows Xiaomi to collect your data and personalize the ads you see. However, Xiaomi has made disabling "msa" a bit more challenging in MIUI 10.
- Ensure your Xiaomi phone is connected to the internet. The ability to revoke "msa" permission is not available offline.
- Navigate to Settings > Additional Settings > Authorization & Revocation and set msa to Off.
- You will have to wait for 10 seconds before tapping "Revoke."
- When you tap "Revoke," you will see a message that says "Couldn’t revoke authorization." Don’t worry, this error will likely appear several times.
- Keep trying to tap "Revoke." It might take three to five attempts before the permission is successfully revoked.
- Once "msa" is revoked, go to Settings > Additional Settings > Privacy > Ad Services > Personalized ad recommendations and set it to Off.
How to Remove Ads from Mi File Manager in MIUI 10
The Mi File Manager app, a pre-installed file manager app on Xiaomi phones, can also display ads. To remove them:
- Open the Mi File Manager app.
- Tap the hamburger icon (three lines) in the top-left corner.
- Tap About.
- Tap Recommendations and switch it to Off.
- If you have app folders on your phone, tap on the folder name (as you would to rename it). Then, disable Promoted apps. This will remove promoted apps that appear in different MIUI folders.
How to Remove Ads from MIUI Cleaner in MIUI 10
The MIUI Cleaner app is another pre-installed app that may show ads. To remove these ads:
- Open the MIUI Cleaner app.
- Tap the brush icon in the top-right corner.
- Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner.
- Tap Receive recommendations and switch it to Off.
How to Remove Ads from Mi Video in MIUI 10
The Mi Video app, Xiaomi’s pre-installed video streaming app, may also display ads. Here’s how to remove them:
- Open the Mi Video app.
- Tap Account in the bottom-right corner.
- Tap Settings.
- Set Online recommendations to Off. This will remove promotional content.
- Set Push notifications to Off. This will stop spammy notifications from appearing.
How to Remove Ads from Mi Browser, Mi Security, and Mi Music Apps in MIUI 10
You can disable ads in Mi Browser, Mi Security, and Mi Music by navigating through the phone’s Settings app.
- Go to Settings > System app settings > Security > Receive recommendations and set it to Off. This will remove ads from Mi Security.
- Go to Settings > System app settings > Music > Receive recommendations and set it to Off. This will disable ads in Mi Music.
- For the Mi Browser, go to Settings > System app settings > Browser > Privacy & security > Recommended for you and set it to Off.
- To completely disable ads within the Mi Browser, go to Settings > System app settings > Browser > Advanced > Set start page and change it to a preferred URL. This will replace the default promotional start page with your preferred starting website.
How to Disable Spam Notifications in MIUI 10
To eliminate the barrage of spammy notifications from different apps:
- Go to Settings > Notifications > App notifications.
- Scroll down to each app that is sending you unwanted notifications and disable these. While this will block all notifications from that app, it’s a necessary step to prevent those unwanted messages.
By following these steps, you can effectively remove ads from your Xiaomi phone running MIUI 10 and reclaim a less intrusive and more enjoyable smartphone experience.
Remember that Xiaomi continues to develop new features and updates for MIUI. If you encounter new methods for ad insertion or find that these methods become ineffective, it’s best to consult online forums, the Xiaomi official website, or the Xiaomi community for the most up-to-date information on removing ads from your Xiaomi phone.
