How to completely disable Google News Feed on Xiaomi Poco: 5 working methods

Google Discover (formerly known as Google Feed) automatically appears on the home screen of Xiaomi Poco smartphones to the left of the desktop. For many users, this feature becomes a source of annoyance: it consumes traffic, slows down the system and distracts with unnecessary content. Despite the fact that MIUI offers limited personalization settings, it is often impossible to completely remove the tape with standard means.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable Google Discover on Poco F5, Poco X5, Poco X6 Pro and other models with MIUI 13/14. You will learn how to bypass system restrictions, what settings affect the work of the tape, and what to do if the problem returns after the software update.

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

Google Discover is integrated into the MIUI shell at the system service level, activated automatically when you first start your smartphone and tied to the Google app (not to be confused with Google Play Services), the main reasons for its appearance are:

• 📱 Pre-installation: Xiaomi enters into partnership agreements with Google, committing to include their services in the firmware.
• 🔄 Updates: After the update MIUI The tape can come back even if you have disabled it before.
• 🌍 Regional settings: On some models (e.g. global versions of Poco) X3 NFC) The tape is blocked only when the region changes to China.

Can it be permanently removed? Technically, but with reservations:

• ✅ No root rights: It’s possible to disable the display on the home screen, but Google’s process will work in the background.
• ✅ With root rights: you can delete the system application completely, but it is risky for stability MIUI.
• ❌ On some firmware (for example, MIUI for Russia) tape returns after resetting settings.

It’s important to understand that Google Discover is not just a “news feed,” but part of Google’s ecosystem that collects your interests for targeted advertising, and even if you don’t actively use it, it can consume up to 100MB of traffic per month for background synchronization.

Method 1: Disconnect via launcher settings (without root)

The easiest way to hide the tape is to use the built-in MIUI launcher options, which works on most Poco models with MIUI 12-14, but may vary depending on the firmware version.

1. Open the main screen and make a long press on the empty area.
2. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a settings panel. ⚙️ Settings (or Home Screen).
3. Scroll down to the Google App (or Google Tape) section and turn off the slider.
4. Confirm the action by clicking Disable in the dialog box.

If the Google App item is not in the launcher settings, try an alternative path:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Google app (not Google Play Services!) and open its settings.
3. Tap Notifications and turn off all categories, especially Discover.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for Poco F4 GT) After disabling the tape through the launcher, it can return after the restart.In this case, try clearing the cache of the Google app in the settings.

Method 2: Use of the ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If the standard settings don’t work, you can lock the tape through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that doesn’t require root rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to your computer.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔧 Works on MIUI 13/14 even after the updates.
• 📵 It does not remove the Google app, but only blocks its activity.
• 🔄 Reversible process – you can return the tape with one team.

First, turn on the USB debugging:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone and tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the Developer Mode.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.

Now connect Poco to your PC and execute commands in ADB:

adb shell pm hide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

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If the tape still appears after you execute the command, try restarting your smartphone and repeating the procedure, and check if the synchronization of data for your Google account is enabled in your account settings.

To return the tape back, use:

adb shell pm unhide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

⚠️ Note: Some Poco models (e.g. Poco) M4 Pro) after disconnection through ADB Google voice search and weather widgets may be missing. If you need them, use Method 3 (below).

Method 3: Installation of an alternative launcher

If the system methods didn't work, the radical solution is to replace the standard MIUI launcher with a third-party one, which will not only remove the Google Discover tape, but also customize the interface to suit your needs.

The best launchers for Xiaomi Poco:

Installation instructions:

1. Download the selected launcher from Google Play.
2. After installation, click home and select the new launcher as default.
3. In the launcher settings, disable all options related to Google Feed or Discover.

Important: When using third-party launchers, some MIUI features may not work properly, such as:

• 🔋 Battery widget may display incorrect percentage of charge.
• 📡 Quick settings (curtain) can be opened with a delay.
• 🎵 Music control on a locked screen may disappear.

Method 4: Disconnecting through Google Account Settings

Google Discover tape is closely linked to your Google account, and if you turn off syncing certain data, you can reduce or hide it completely.

Steps to shut down:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Select your account and disable sync for the following items: Web and App Activity in Web Search and Applications Advertising Personalization

Go back to Google Settings (app) and go to Account Management → Data and Personalization.

In Activity and chronology, disable Web Search Chronology and YouTube Chronology.

After this action, Google Discover feed may disappear in 24 to 48 hours, as the system will no longer receive data for personalization of content.

⚠️ Attention: Disabling sync will affect other Google services: YouTube recommendations will stop updating; Google Chrome search history will disappear; Google Assistant settings may be lost. If these features are critical, use Method 5 (below).

Method 5: Removal through uninstallation of updates (for some firmware)

On some versions of MIUI (e.g., the Poco X3 Pro with MIUI 12.5), Google can roll back to the factory version, which will result in tape shutdown, a method that does not require root rights, but does not work on all devices.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google.
2. Tap it on. ⋮ (three-point) → Deinstall updates.
3. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

If the button to Deinstall updates is inactive, try:

• 🔄 Clear the cache and data of the Google app.
• 📥 Turn off automatic updates for Google on Google Play.
• 🛠️ Install the senior version APK (for example, 12.XX) through ADB: adb install -r -d com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox_12.45.15.23-arm64-v8a.apk

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This method is most effective on MIUI firmware older than 2021. On newer versions (e.g. MIUI 14 for Poco F5), the Google app is rollback-proof, and the uninstall update button may not be available.

What to do if the tape is back after the MIUI update

One of the most common problems is the return of Google Discover after a firmware update, which is because Xiaomi is restoring the standard launcher settings.

• 🔧 Repeat Method 1 or 2 (through launcher settings or ADB).
• 📵 Turn off automatic updates MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Update the system. ⋮ → Settings → Auto Update and Choose Never.

Use the Magisk module (requires root):