How to completely disable Google feed on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

Google Discover tape (formerly known as Google Feed) automatically appears on the home screen of Xiaomi smartphones to the left of the main icons. For many users, this feature becomes a source of irritation: It takes up space, consumes traffic and battery, and content is often irrelevant. MIUI 14/15, Google is more integrated than in previous versions.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to completely disable Google tape on Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi smartphones, from standard settings to hidden methods for advanced users. It is important to understand that some methods may differ depending on the version of MIUI and the firmware region (global, Chinese, EEA).

Why Google Ribbon Appears on Xiaomi and Can It Be Deleted Forever?

Google Discover is embedded in MIUI by default because of a partnership agreement between Xiaomi and Google, which started with MIUI 10 and has been strengthened in later versions.

• 📱 Global firmware (EEA, Global – includes pre-installed Google services, including Discover.
• 🔄 System updates – even after manual removal, the tape can return after an update MIUI.
• 🛠️ Resetting – Returns all standard widgets, including Google feed.
• 📦 Pre-installed apps – Google App (discover component) is system-level protected from removal.

Can we take the tape away forever? Technically, but with reservations:

• ✅ On unlocked devices (with Bootloader Unlock) – possible complete removal through the ADB custom-made.
• ⚠️ On blocked smartphones – only disconnection through settings or bypass methods (for example, changing the launcher).
• 🔄 After resetting or updating MIUI The tape may return - you will need to re-disconnect.

⚠️ Note: Discover tape is not available on Chinese firmware devices (without Google services), and if it comes, you have installed a global version. MIUI or GMS-hand-write.

Method 1: Disable the tape through the launcher settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI Launcher options, which works on most devices with MIUI 12-15, but may not be available on some models (for example, the POCO F5 with custom launcher).

Instructions:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the home screen to open the launcher settings menu.
2. Select Home Screen Settings (or Home Screen Settings in English).
3. Scroll down and find the Google App or Discover option.
4. Turn off the switch next to Show Google Feed (or Show Google Feed).
5. Restart the device to apply the changes.

If you don’t have the option on the menu, try an alternative route:

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter "G").
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Go to General → Ribbon and turn off Display on the home screen.

Check the version of MIUI (Settings → About the phone)

Backup the main screen (launcher settings → backup)

Make sure that Google App is updated to the latest version

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⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for Redmi Note 12) the option to turn off the tape may be hidden. In this case, use Method 2 or Method 3.

Method 2: Remove Google App Updates (Temporary Solution)

The Discover tape runs through the Google App (com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox) and if you roll it back to the factory version, the tape will disappear — but only until the next automatic update.

How to do this:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google in the list (the icon with the letter "G").
3. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → Remove updates.
4. Confirm the action and restart the device.

To prevent automatic updates:

1. Open Google Play → Profile → Settings → General.
2. Select Auto-Update Applications → Do not update automatically.
3. Go back to the app list, search Google and turn off auto-update for it separately.

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If the feed still appears after the Google App updates roll back, try clearing the MIUI Launcher app cache (in the app settings), which often helps with interface glitch.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (without root but with PC)

For advanced users, the most reliable method is to disable the Google Discover package via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not require root rights, but you need to:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB smartphone.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version until the notification "You've become a developer" appears.

USB-debugging

• Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• Activate the debugging switch over USB.
• Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute commands: adb devices (your device should appear) adb shell pm hide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox This command will hide the Google app, including the Discover tape.

To return the tape back, use:

adb shell pm unhide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 15 The pm hide command may not work. In this case, use the alternative: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox But note that this will disable all Google features, including search and assistant.

Method 4: Change of launcher to third party (radical, but effective)

If previous methods didn't work, the radical solution is to install an alternative launcher, which not only removes Google's feed, but completely changes the MIUI interface.

• 🏆 Nova Launcher – flexible setup, gesture support, no advertising.
• ⚡ Lawnchair is an open source lightweight launcher similar to the Pixel Launcher.
• 🎨 Microsoft Launcher – Windows integration, minimalist design.
• 🔧 Hyperion Launcher - maximum customization, support for icon packs.

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. After installation, click home and select the new launcher as default.
3. In the launcher settings, disable all Google widgets (Dock or Desktop section).

Important: When using a third-party launcher, some MIUI features (like quick notes or global search) may not work properly. However, this is the only way to guarantee that you will remove Google feed without root and ADB.

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Method 5: Manual removal via TWRP (root only)

If your device is unlocked and TWRP Recovery installed, you can completely uninstall Google Discover, a method that is suitable for power users, as it requires:

• 🔓 Unlocked Bootloader.
• 🛠️ Established custom recovery (TWRP).
• 📄 Backup of the system (Nandroid Backup).

Instructions:

1. Download the Magisk module to remove the Google App (e.g. Disabler for MIUI).
2. Reboot to TWRP (press Power + Vol Up when the phone is off).
3. Install the module via Install → Select ZIP.
4. Sweat the file and run Wipe Dalvik/Cache.
5. Reset the device.

Alternative method (manual removal):

1. In TWRP, select Advanced → File Manager.
2. Go to /system/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox.
3. Delete the folder or rename it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.bak.
4. Repeat the same for /system/app/GoogleQuickSearchBox (if the folder exists).

⚠️ Warning: Removing system applications can lead to unstable work MIUI, errors in Google services or inability to update.Be sure to make a backup copy through the TWRP!

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after you turn off your Google feed, you're facing some of the most common problems.

If after turning off the tape you notice an increase in battery consumption, check:

• 🔋 Background activity of the Google application in Settings → Battery → Battery utilization.
• 📶 Auto-Update Apps in Google Play.
• 🔄 Optimization MIUI: Settings → Battery → Performance mode.

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If the Google feed disappeared, but after a while it reappeared, then the system automatically updated the Google App app. To avoid this, turn off auto-update for it manually in Google Play.

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