Xiaomi smartphones running HyperOS, the company’s custom Android skin, often display ads in various system apps and the interface. These ads can be intrusive and ruin the user experience.
Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to disable ads on your Xiaomi device running HyperOS. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Disable MSA (MIUI System Ads)
MSA is the service responsible for displaying system-wide ads in HyperOS. To disable it:
- Go toย Settingsย >ย Fingerprints, face data, and screen lockย >ย Authorization & revocation.
- Findย MSAย in the list and toggle it off.
- Wait 10 seconds, then tapย Revoke.
2. Disable Personal Ad Recommendations
To prevent Xiaomi from serving personalized ads based on your usage habits:
- Go toย Settingsย >ย Fingerprints, face data, and screen lockย >ย Privacyย >ย Ad services.
- Toggle offย Personalized ad recommendations.
3. Disable Ads in Security App
- Open theย Securityย app and tap the gear icon in the top-right corner.
- Toggle offย Receive recommendations.
- Selectย Cleanerย and toggle offย Receive recommendations.
4. Disable Ads in Mi Browser
- Openย Mi Browserย and tap the profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
- Select the settings gear icon and go toย Privacy & security.
- Toggle offย Personalized services.
5. Disable Ads in Mi Music
- Openย Mi Musicย and tap the menu button in the top-left corner.
- Selectย Settingsย >ย Advanced settings.
- Toggle offย Show ads.
6. Disable Ads in Mi Video
- Launchย Mi Videoย and tap yourย Profile.
- Selectย Settingsย and toggle offย Recommendations.
By following these steps, you can significantly reduce the number of ads displayed on your Xiaomi device running HyperOS. Keep in mind that some ads may still appear in certain apps, as Xiaomi has control over its app ecosystem.
If you find the ads still intrusive after following this guide, consider using a third-party ad blocker or exploring alternative Android ROMs that offer a cleaner, ad-free experience.
