How to permanently disable news on the lock screen Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

The lock screen on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones is often filled with banner ads, news cards and unnecessary notifications — even if you have never signed up for these services. The manufacturer integrates them into the default MIUI firmware, and it is not always possible to disable them through standard settings. In this article, we will analyze all current methods, including hidden options and workarounds for different versions of MIUI (12 to 14).

Compounding the problem, news feeds can reappear after system updates, even if you've already disabled them, and we've tested all of them on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and Poco F5 models to ensure that instructions work. Importantly, some methods require superuser rights (root), but most solutions are available without them.

Why news appears on the lock screen and can it be removed forever

The news feed on the lock screen is part of Xiaomi’s ecosystem, linked to Mi Browser, Mi Video and partner aggregators (e.g. Dailyhunt in India or Sogou in China), which the manufacturer describes as “useful content”, but in practice users are faced with:

• 📢 Intrusive advertising (banners of games, credits, promotions)
• 🔄 Automatic traffic consumption in the background
• 🔒 Collecting data about your interests for targeted advertising
• 🔄 Unauthorized Incorporation After Updates MIUI

Technically, you can remove the tape, but Xiaomi periodically changes the logic of services. For example, MIUI 14 introduced a new module com.miui.systemAdSolution, which restores ads even after manually switching off, so you will have to combine several methods to guarantee the result.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings (without root)

The easiest method is to use the built-in system options, which is suitable for most MIUI 12-14 models, but may not work on firmware for the Chinese market (China ROM).

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the lock screen style (or lock screen settings in older versions).
3. Find the option to Show recommendations (or News Feed) and turn off the slider.
4. Go back and go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
5. In search, type in msa (or MiuiSystemAdSolution) and disable auto-run for the services found.

If you don't have a "Show recommendations" item, your firmware is using a different mechanism.

Settings → Password and Security → Privacy → Advertising → Disable “Personalized Recommendations”

Disabled slider "Show recommendations"|Auto-Run for msa disabled|Personalized recommendations turned off|Rebooting the device is completed-->

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 10C) After the tape is turned off, it can return in 1-2 days, due to the background update of the service com.xiaomi.mipicks. To prevent this, block its operation through Settings. → Annexes → mipicks → Battery → Limit background activity.

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

If standard settings don't work, you can turn off your news feed via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that doesn't require root, but requires connecting your smartphone to your computer. Importantly, the wrong commands can disrupt your system, so follow the instructions carefully.

First, turn on 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.
3. Connect the phone to the PC, confirm the debugging permission.

Now run commands in the terminal (or PowerShell for Windows):

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.mipicks




adb shell pm hide com.miui.weather2

Once you've done this, restart the device. If the commands don't work (Operation not allowed error), try the alternative:

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_magazine_enabled 0

Method 3: Disconnect via hidden menus (for MIUI 13-14)

Xiaomi hides some settings from users, but they can be accessed through special codes or sequences of actions.

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Usage Statistics).
3. Scroll down and find the Other (or Other) section.
4. Slip on the Lock screen magazine and turn off the slider.

If this code doesn’t work, try an alternative for new firmware:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → All specs.
2. Slip 5 times on the Kernel (or Kernel version).
3. From the menu that appears, select Lock Screen Settings and turn off Magazine.

On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12T) these menus are blocked for European firmware, in which case only the ADB method or custom firmware installation remains.

Method 4: Remove system applications (root required)

If you have a superuser (root) right, you can completely remove the apps responsible for the newsfeed. This is a radical method, but it is guaranteed to solve the problem. Use any root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).

Delete or freeze (rename the extension from.apk to.bak) the following files:

• /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemAdSolution/MiuiSystemAdSolution.apk
• /system/app/Mipicks/Mipicks.apk
• /system/priv-app/Weather2/Weather2.apk (unless you use a weather widget)
• /system/priv-app/Browser/Browser.apk (unless you use Mi Browser)

⚠️ Attention: Removing system applications can lead to unstable firmware.Be sure to back up through TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool. If you delete the weather widgets or browser, restore the deleted files.

Method 5: Install custom firmware (for advanced)

If all the previous methods didn't work, the last thing that we can do is to flash the device onto custom firmware without advertising.

• 📱 Xiaomi.eu – modified MIUI Advertising-free and Chinese-based.
• 🤖 LineageOS or Pixel Experience – “clean” Android without branded bells and whistles Xiaomi.
• 🔧 ArrowOS – light firmware with minimalist design.

The installation process requires unlocking the bootloader and using TWRP. Detailed instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (can take up to 72 hours).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for your model (download from twrp.me).
3. Download the firmware (for example, from Xiaomi.eu) and transfer it to your phone.
4. Download to TWRP (Power + Vol Up buttons) and run Wipe → Format Data.
5. Install the firmware through Install and restart.

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Before you run your firmware, check model compatibility on the XDA Developers forum.Some firmware (e.g., for the Redmi Note 11) may not support NFC or cameras on unofficial builds.

What to do if the news comes back after the update

Xiaomi regularly releases updates for ad services that can restore news feeds to prevent this:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates to system applications: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Auto-update → Shut down.
• 📵 Block Internet access for advertising services: Use a firewall (such as NetGuard) or Settings → Mobile network → Background restriction.
• 🔧 Install Magisk: Disabler for Xiaomi or Xiaomi Debloater (root required).
• 🔄 Check the activity of the services regularly: after each update MIUI Repeat the steps from Method 1 or Method 2.

If the tape appears again, check the system logs through ADB:

adb logcat | grep -i "lockscreen\|ad\|mipicks"

This will help to determine which service activated the impressions.

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Even after a successful shutdown, it is recommended to check lock screen settings and auto-start apps once a month. Xiaomi can restore ad modules through background updates.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off news on Xiaomi