How to completely disable the news feed on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi’s smartphone news feed is one of the most controversial elements of the MIUI shell. On the one hand, it provides quick access to current events, weather and recommendations; on the other, many users find it intrusive, consuming traffic and battery resources. If you fall into the second category, this article will help you figure out how to completely remove or disable the news feed on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi devices.

It is important to understand that the methods differ depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or HyperOS) and the phone model. Somewhere it is enough to turn off several switches in the settings, and in some cases you will need to use ADB or even root the device.

Before you start, make sure your phone has the latest firmware installed, which minimizes the risk of bugs after you turn off the tape. Also note: some methods can reset the personal lock screen settings – save important wallpaper and widgets in advance.

Why News Feeds Are Hindering Users

At first glance, the Mi Feed seems like a useful feature: it aggregates content from multiple sources, shows weather, exchange rates, and even personalized recommendations.

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption: background tape synchronization consumes up to 5-7% Charge per day (according to tests on the Redmi Note) 11 and POCO X5).
• 📶 Traffic in the background: even with the mobile Internet turned off, the tape can “wake up” and upload data via Wi-Fi.
• 📱 Lags of the interface: on budget models (for example, Redmi) 10A) Animations of the tape can slow down swipes on the home screen.
• 🔒 Data Collection: To personalize content, Xiaomi analyzes your activity, raising privacy questions.
• 🎨 Obsessive design: bright banners and advertising in the tape distract from the main tasks.

Interestingly, in recent versions of MIUI 14 and HyperOS, the tape has become less aggressive: it can be folded into a compact appearance or even hidden on some models, but owners of older devices (such as the Mi 9T or Redmi Note 8 Pro) still face the inability to completely shut down through standard settings.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware for Xiaomi (especially global versions) after disabling the tape ADB The weather on the lock screen may be lost, because the weather widget is integrated into the same system process.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The simplest method that works on most devices with MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS. Suitable for the Redmi Note 12, POCO F5, Xiaomi 13 and later.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the item News Feed (or Mi Feed in English firmware).
3. Turn off the switch Show the news feed.
4. Go back and restart your phone (required!) to make the changes take effect.

On some firmware (e.g., the POCO X3 Pro with MIUI 13), the path may be slightly different:

Settings → Home → News Feed → Disconnect

If after these actions, the tape still appears when swiping to the left, try additionally:

• 📱 Remove updates to the Mi Feed app in Settings → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔄 Reset the launcher settings: clamping the empty space on the home screen → Home screen settings → Reset the settings.

⚠️ Note: On devices with HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14), fast access to Google Discover may disappear after the tape is turned off. To return it, you will have to manually install an alternative launcher, such as Nova Launcher.

Method 2: Using ADB to Deep Shut Down

If the standard settings do not help, you will have to resort to ADB-This method works on 90% of Xiaomi devices, including older models like Mi. A2 Or Redmi 5 Plus, you'll need it:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB (You can download from the official Android website).
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap the assembly number → return to additional settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and do:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.miuihome.lite

To remove the tape completely (irreversibly!) use:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miuihome.lite

If after executing commands tape disappeared, but there are artifacts interface (for example, empty space when swipe), do:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.home

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If so, ADB-Teams lost icons on the desktop, don't panic! Just restart the phone - launcher MIUI It will automatically restore them through 1-2 minute.

Method 3: Disable through the system settings editor (for advanced)

This method is suitable for users who are ready to dive into system files. It allows you to disable the tape without ADB, but requires caution. It works on MIUI 12-14 with root rights or through the Activity Launcher application.

Instructions:

1. Install Activity Launcher from Google Play.
2. Open the app and find it in the list of MIUI Settings (com.android.settings).
3. Inside, find the.MiuiHomeSettings or.FeedSettings activity and run it.
4. In the menu that opens, turn off all switches associated with Mi Feed and News Feed.

For devices with root rights (Magisk):

1. Install Root Explorer or FX File Explorer.
2. Go to /data/system/users/0/.
3. Find the file. miui_home_settings.xml Open it in the text editor.
4. Find the lines with feed_enabled and feed_style, replace the values with false and 0 respectively.
5. Save the file and restart the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Editing system files without root rights can lead to bootloop ( looped reboot). ADB or standard settings.

Method 4: Installation of an alternative launcher

If all previous methods have failed or you want to radically change the interface, install a third-party launcher. This will completely replace the standard MIUI Launcher, including the news feed.

• 🏆 Nova Launcher is flexible, gesture support, no advertising. POCO F4 redmi K50.
• 🎨 Lawnchair – open source launcher, imitates Pixel Launcher.
• ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for performance, minimalist design.
• 📱 Microsoft Launcher – Integration with Windows, synchronization with PC.

How to determine:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play.
2. Click Home and select a new launcher as your primary.
3. In the launcher settings, disable all widgets and tapes (usually in the Doc or Feed section).

Cons of the method:

• ⚠️ Certain functions MIUI (Second Space or App Lock may not work properly.
• 🔋 Some launchers (like Nova) consume more battery than standard launchers.
• 📱 Xiaomi with HyperOS when changing the launcher may lose access to the Control Center.

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Alternative launchers are the only way to get rid of the news feed 100% without risk to the system, but they completely change the interface, which not everyone will like.

Method 5: Disconnection through service codes (hidden method)

A little-known method that works on some MIUI 13 and MIUI 14 firmware, it uses service codes to access hidden settings, suitable for Redmi Note 11 Pro+, Xiaomi 12T and similar models.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code ##6484## (this is the MTK Engineer Mode test code).
3. In the menu, select Miui Home Settings.
4. Find the Feed Switch option and set the OFF value.
5. Save the settings and restart the phone.

If the code doesn’t work, try alternatives:

• #4636## → Usage Statistics → disable Mi Feed
• ##7378423## → Service Tests → MIUI Settings.

⚠️ Note: Service codes may vary depending on the firmware region. On HyperOS devices, these codes most often don't work - use them instead. ADB.

What to do if the news feed is back after the update

One of the most common problems is that after the MIUI update, the news feed reappears even if you disabled it through ADB. This is because system applications recover when major updates are made.

• 🔄 Repeat. ADB-It is usually enough to re-run adb shell pm hide com.miui.miuihome.lite.
• 📵 Turn off automatic updates to system applications: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Auto-update of system applications → Shut down.
• 🔧 Install the Disabler for module MIUI Magisk (root rights required) blocks the recovery of remote system components.

On HyperOS, the problem is solved differently:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → HyperOS version.
2. Tap 10 times on the build number to activate Developer Mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Find the option to disable automatic updates of system applications and enable it.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off the news feed