How to turn off the running line in the Xiaomi phone

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often encounter intrusive interface elements that appear after a system upgrade or purchase of a new device. One such annoyance is the so-called “running line” or information tape, which can be displayed on the lock screen, in the notification curtain or as widgets on the desktop. This feature, conceived by developers to quickly access news, is often turned into a source of visual noise and banner ads.

The deactivation process depends on the specific version of MIUI firmware or the new HyperOS, and the model of your gadget. In some cases, the user confuses the running line with the Horizon widget or Glance recommendation service, which aggressively promotes content. Understanding which element is preventing you is the first step to clean and fast interface without unnecessary advertising.

In this article, we will take a detailed look at all possible options for moving text or news feeds and provide step-by-step instructions for completely turning them off, so you can return your device to its original, concise appearance, eliminating distractions and saving battery power, which is spent on updating widgets in the background.

Identification of the source of the running line on the screen

Before you start settings, you need to determine exactly what you are watching on the display. Often, users mean running line completely different system components. In the MIUI shell, it can be a weather widget with a temperature scrolling, a news feed from Yandex or a built-in news aggregator Mi Video/Mi Music.

If the line only appears when you unlock your phone or on a locked screen, it's a Glance service or Wallpaper Carousel, which replaces a static image on a slideshow with inlays and news headlines, and can only be removed through the lock screen settings, since it's a separate system service, not just a desktop widget.

If text runs across the top of the screen while using apps or in the curtain, check the installed programs. Some memory cleanup utilities, antiviruses or power saving apps have an "information bar" feature that is enabled by default.

⚠️ Warning: If the running line contains strange characters, demands to transfer money or links to unknown sites, immediately check the phone with antivirus.This may be a sign of malware masquerading as a system element.

Disabling widgets and news feeds on the desktop

The most common option is widgets built into the shell desktop. In newer versions of firmware, Xiaomi is actively promoting the Horizon widget (or News), which looks like a long strip with scrolling content. To get rid of it, you don't need to go into deep system settings, you just need to interact directly with the desktop.

Press the blank area of the screen and hold the touch for a few seconds until the edit menu appears. In the lower right or left corner, you will see the Add widgets button or gear icon. If the running string is part of a standard widget, you can simply remove it by dragging it into the basket, or replace it with a static analog. However, to prevent the string from reappearing, you need to turn off the data source.

Go to the basic Settings of your smartphone and find the Desktop section. In some versions of MIUI, this item is hidden inside the "Advanced" or "System Apps" section. Here is the switch responsible for displaying the tape to the left of the main screen (the so-called "Negative Screen" or "App Vault"). This is where the source of the news line often resides.

• 📱 Open the desktop settings through a long press on the free space.
• 🔍 Find the option “Widget Ribbon” or “Google Discover” and turn it off.
• 🗑️ Remove any suspicious news, weather or video widgets from your desktop.
• ⚙️ Check the weather widget settings: Frequently running text is just a cycle displaying temperature and humidity.

Setting up the lock screen and wallpaper carousel

If a running line or changing headers appear when the phone is locked, the blame is on the Glance for Mi feature, which loads new backgrounds and banner ads every time you turn on the screen, which for many users looks like an intrusive ad that you want to get rid of immediately after you buy a smartphone.

To turn off, go to Settings → Always on screen and lock (or just “Screen Lock”). Find Wallpaper Carousel or “Glance.” Inside this menu, there will be a switch “Enable Wallpaper Carousel.” Put it in an inactive position. The system may try to convince you to stay by showing beautiful previews, but you need to insist on yours and select “Disable.”

Once the carousel is turned off, the lock screen becomes static, you can set up any image of yourself from the gallery, and it will no longer change on its own, and you will also disappear advertising signatures and news headlines that previously could block important notifications or just corny eyes.

It is worth noting that in some firmware regions this item may be called differently, for example, “Block Tape” or “Recommendations”. If the standard way to disable it is not possible, you can try to reset the theme settings to the standard, since third-party themes often force their versions of running lines and time widgets.

Managing Notifications and Status String

Sometimes users call flashing indicators or text notifications at the top of the screen (status bar) a running line. Android has a feature that allows you to hide the content of notifications or change their display. In addition, some applications have permission to display on top of other windows, which creates a running text effect.

To check application permissions, go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. Select a suspicious application (often cleaners, file managers or games) and look for “Other permissions” or “Special features.” You need to disable access to the “Master on top of other apps” feature, which is guaranteed to remove any pop-up lines that this software has launched.

Also worth checking is the special settings. In Advanced Settings → Special Features, see the list of services included. If you see services you don't know about, especially those related to "optimization" or "news," turn them off. Often, they generate the ad bar at the bottom of the screen.

Disabling system advertising and MSA service

Many of the intrusive elements in the interface of Xiaomi is responsible for the system service MSA (MIUI System Ads), which is responsible for displaying banner ads in standard applications and can cause various information strings. Although it can not be completely removed without root rights, you can limit its activities.

Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Data Access. Find the msa app and deny it access to Wi-Fi and mobile network. After that, the ads will stop loading. However, the system may try to restore access after a few days, so the procedure sometimes has to be repeated or use more radical methods through ADB.

Additionally, disable ad personalization. Under Settings → Passwords & Security → Privacy → Advertising Services, disable Personal Advertising. This will not remove the ad completely, but will make it less intrusive and stop collecting your interests to form running lines with offers.

It's important to understand that fighting system advertising is an ongoing process, and with each update to MIUI or HyperOS, developers can change the path to settings, so if you notice a running line returning after a software update, check the settings section again.

Using ADB for Advanced Users

For those who are not afraid of the command line and want to guarantee the removal of running line, imposed widgets and unnecessary services, there is a method using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to remove system applications that are not removed through the usual interface, including components responsible for news feeds.

To start, activate the developer mode. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on the build number (MIUI version) seven times. After that, the menu will appear under "Additional" → "Developers". Enable "Debugging USB" there. Connect your phone to your computer, install the ADB utility, and enter a command to remove the news packet (often com.miui.personalassistant).

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.personalassistant

This command will remove the left screen (App Vault), which is often a source of running news. Be careful when typing commands: removing critical system packages can lead to unstable device operation. Always check the name of the package before deleting.

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Before using ADB, make sure to make a complete backup of the data. Deletion of system components is irreversible without flashing the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Inexperienced removal of system packets can lead to a "bricking" of the device or loss of warranty. Use this method only if you understand the consequences.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Main conclusion: The running line on Xiaomi is most often a widget or part of an advertising service that can be disabled through desktop settings or locks, returning the phone to a clean interface.