How to completely disable Xiaomi news: remove the tape, ads and notifications

Xiaomi News Feed is One of the Most Irritating Firmware Features MIUI, which the manufacturer persistently implements in all models of smartphones: from budget Redmi to flagship Xiaomi 14. Even after repeated user complaints, the system continues to show unnecessary notifications, ads and “recommendations” on the home screen, app menus and lockdowns, and the problem is not limited to Chinese firmware versions – European and global builds MIUI 14/15 They also suffer from intrusive content.

In this article, we’ll break down all possible ways to turn off Xiaomi news, including hidden settings, ADB-It's important to understand that some methods may differ depending on the phone model and regional firmware. POCO F5 The path to settings will be one, and on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ — We took these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions.

If you’re tired of constant notifications like “Hot News for You” or “Recommended Content” that eat up traffic and battery power, this article will help you regain control of your device. ADB: This is the only way to permanently remove system news apps without root rights.

1. Disabling the news feed on the home screen

The most noticeable source of irritation is the news widget that appears when swiped left on the home screen, which can be turned off in a few steps, but the path to settings depends on the version of MIUI.

The MIUI 14/15 algorithm is as follows:

1. Swipe left on the home screen to open the news feed.
2. Slap the gear icon (⚙️) top-right.
3. In the menu that opens, select "Ribbon settings".
4. Translate the slider "Show tape" to the position Off.

On older versions (e.g. MIUI 12.5), the path may be different:

1. Hold your finger on the empty spot on the main screen.
2. Select "Screen settings."
3. Go to "System Applications" → "News feed".
4. Turn off the "Show recommendations" option.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro) after disconnection, the tape may reappear after restarting. ADB (section).

2. Removal of Notifications from Xiaomi News

Even if you turn off the feed on the home screen, the system continues to send notifications like “Important News” or “Trends of the Day” from the system application com.miui.systemAdSolution (in new versions — com.miui.miservice).

To turn them off:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, type "News" or "Mi Service Framework".
3. Select the com.miui.miservice app (or com.miui.systemAdSolution).
4. Slip "Notifications" and turn off all categories.

If notifications keep coming, check out another app:

• 🔍 Browser (com.android.browser) – sometimes sends “recommendations".
• 🔍 Mi Video (com.miui.video) – can show news banners.
• 🔍 Security (com.miui.securitycenter) – responsible for “safe news".

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If there is no search bar in the app list, scroll down and click "Show all apps" (usually at the bottom of the screen).

3. Hidden settings: disable recommendations in the application menu

Few people know, but MIUI shows news banners not only on the home screen, but also in the app menu (when swiping up), these "recommendations" can be removed through hidden settings:

Instructions for MIUI 14/15:

1. Open the app menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
2. Slap three dots on the icon (⋮) top-right.
3. Select "Settings."
4. Turn off the options: 📌 "Show recommended applications" 📌 "Showing the news feed" 📌 "Personalized recommendations"

On older versions (MIUI 12 and below), the path is different:

1. Click the empty space on the main screen.
2. Select "Screen settings" → "Additionally".
3. Turn off "Recommendations in the application menu".

4. Radical method: Removing system applications via ADB

If standard methods don’t work, you’ll need to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that allows you to completely remove news apps, but requires a connection to your computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developers. Activate USB Debugging.

adb shell


pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution




pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.miservice




pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.weather2 # Removes weather with news




pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop # Removes Mi Drop (sometimes showing ads)

After completing the commands, restart the phone. Newsfeed and notifications should disappear.

⚠️ Note: Deleting system applications may cause some features (such as weather or design themes) to work in an unstable way.If something breaks, return the applications with the command: cmd package install-existing com.miui.systemAdSolution

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC

Download ADB Tools (platform-tools)

Enable debugging over USB on your phone

Allow debugging when connecting to a PC-->

5. Alternative methods: launchers and modified firmware

If you don’t want to mess with ADB, there are two alternatives:

1. Installation of a third-party launcher

• 📱 Nova Launcher – allows you to completely disable Xiaomi widgets.
• 📱 Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for the MIUI and blocks system banners.
• 📱 Lawnchair is an open source lightweight launcher.

After installation:

1. Open the launcher settings.
2. Select "Desktop Settings".
3. Turn off "Show MIUI widgets."

2. Transition to custom firmware

Firmware like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or Xiaomi.eu completely removes all Xiaomi system applications, including news.

• 🔓 Unlocking the bootloader (Bootloader Unlock).
• 🔧 Installations TWRP or another Recovery.
• 📦 Rooting (optional but recommended).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Problem 1: After the shutdown, the tape reappears after the MIUI update.

Solution: Use ADB to re-delete apps or install an ad blocker like Blokada.

Problem 2: I can't find the tape settings on POCO or Black Shark.

Solution: On these devices, the path may be called "POCO Launcher Settings" or "Black Shark Launcher Settings." If not, use ADB.

Problem 3: After removal through ADB, the themes or weather stopped working.

Solution: Restore remote applications with the command:

cmd package install-existing com.miui.weather2

Problem 4: News is shown in the lock screen.

Solution: Go to Settings → Screen Lock → Additionally and turn off “Show recommendations”.

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If none of these methods worked, check to see if the phone has a GetApps app (com.xiaomi.mipicks) installed, which can also show news banners.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions