If you are a loyal Xiaomi user, you may have noticed a rather unusual change in your web browsing experience. After updating to MIUI 14, the home page of the Chrome browser on many Xiaomi devices has been automatically changed. The site set as home page has become "mintnav. com“, and this happened without any interaction or consent from the users. Don't worry: it can be fixed and it's nothing too harmful.
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Xiaomi and MIUI 14: the risks associated with "mintnav.com"
This phenomenon is not only annoying, but also raises series security and privacy concerns, as automatic homepage switching is a tactic often used by malicious software. It is particularly concerning because the site “mintnav. com” is known to be full of advertisements and potential traps. Not only are users redirected to a site they haven't chosen, but they also find themselves exposed to a variety of risks. It was all re-discovered days ago on reddit, after new reports.
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For example, the site could contain links that lead to dangerous web pages or it may try to install unwanted software on your device. Also, the presence of numerous ads means that the site owners are making money through monetization, at the expense of user safety. In short, by itself"mintnav. com” is not dangerous, so if you click on it nothing happens. However, pay attention to the content.
Why is this happening?
The reason is simple: a partnerships between Xiaomi and mintnav. com. Below is the official press release published on the social channels of the community:
Greetings Mi Fan, We recently noticed that you guys are facing an issue with Chrome homepage changed to Mintnav.com, this is happening due to a partnership between Xiaomi and Mintnav.com, if you want you can change the homepage of the your browser at any time from the Chrome settings
Source | Telegram
How to restore Chrome home page on Xiaomi
If your Chrome home page has been changed, here's a quick guide to get it back:
- open Chrome: launch the browser on your Xiaomi device;
- go to Settings: Touch the three dots at the top right and select “Settings";
- find 'Home page': In the section "Appearance“, touch “Page initial";
- change the URL: If the URL is “mintnav.com” or another unwanted one, replace it with “google.com” or your favorite;
- confirm: Touch “Save" or "Confirmation” to apply the changes;
With these steps, your home page should be restored to your desired site.
Through | Xiaomiui
