Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often experience intrusive content that appears immediately after the display is turned on. The lock screen, designed to protect the device and show only time, turns into a source of information noise, especially on the Redmi 9 Pro model, where preinstalled services are activated by default.
News feeds, flashy headlines and banner ads can be annoying, distracting and even consuming traffic in the background. Fortunately, the MIUI operating system allows you to flexibly manage these settings. In this article, we will detail how to return a clean and minimalist look to your gadget.
We're going to look at not only the standard ways to turn off the settings menu, but also the nuances of working with widgets and third-party apps, learn to fully control what you see before unlocking your phone, which will help save battery power and speed up access to the desired functions.
Why the news comes and how it works MIUI
MIUI is designed to keep the user's attention as focused as possible, and it's a service that can be called different in different regions, and the global firmware versions for Redmi 9 Pro are most commonly found in Glance or embedded Mi Video, and they upload content from the Internet, analyzing your preferences.
The main purpose of these widgets is to provide up-to-date information without having to open a browser, but in practice this often translates into clickbait headlines and ads, and system settings allow this service to work in the background, which can affect the autonomy of the device.
It's important to understand the difference between desktop widgets and lock screen content. If the former can just be swiped, the latter require you to change the settings in the deep menu of the system, and ignoring these settings will cause ads to appear again and again.
⚠️ Warning: Complete shutdown of system services through ADB This can cause the phone to run unstable. Use only the standard setting methods described in the instructions to avoid system errors.
Redmi 9 Pro users often notice that when they update the firmware, the settings can be reset, so knowing the exact path to the desired menu is critical to maintaining the desired interface look.
Disable Glance and Mi Video via Settings
The safest and most reliable way to remove the redundant is to use the built-in lock screen settings menu, which is standardized in recent versions of MIUI, but item names may vary slightly depending on the Android version.
First, you need to go to the main settings menu, find the look and lock section, and that's where the switch that activates the news feed is hidden.
☑️ Pre-switch check
The sequence of actions is as follows:
- 📱 Open the Settings app on your Redmi 9 Pro.
- 📰 Find the Tape item on the lock screen or Glance for Mi.
After these actions, the news feed should disappear. If you see the Mi Video item as the source of the wallpaper or widgets, it should also be deaktivirovat in the adjacent menus.
Sometimes the system may suggest that you turn on "Recommendations." It's the same news feeding mechanism, and rejecting recommendations ensures that the algorithms don't pick up the content to show.
Configure widgets and cards on a locked screen
In addition to the news feed, the Redmi 9 Pro lock screen can display app cards, calendar or weather, which are also part of the MIUI ecosystem and can be a source of visual noise.
The widgets are managed through the same lock settings menu, where you can choose which items will be available when swiping left or right. Cards can be useful, but their excess prevents quick access to the camera or flashlight.
| Interface element | Where to turn off | Impact on the system |
|---|---|---|
| News feed | Lock screen → The tape | Reduces traffic consumption |
| Calendar card | The lock screen → Widgets | Reduces the load on RAM |
| Recommendations Mi | Services and improvements | Increases data privacy |
| Animation while charging | Registration → Wallpaper. | Saves battery life |
In some cases, users only want to leave the clock and date, and in order to do this, select the option No or delete all added cards swipe left.
Hidden widgets
Remember that removing widgets does not affect the operation of the applications themselves, notifications from messengers and calls will come as usual, just the visual part of the screen will become cleaner.
Disabling Advertising in System Applications
Often, the news feed on the lock screen is just the tip of the iceberg. In Redmi 9 Pro, ads can pop up elsewhere in the system, giving the false impression of a virus or failure. MSA (MIUI System Ads).
To reduce the amount of advertising content that can be included in the widgets of blocking, it is recommended to disable the personalization of advertising. This will not remove it completely, but will make it less intrusive.
Follow the following steps:
- 🛠 Go to Settings. → Passwords and security.
- 📄 Select the access to personal data (or special features).
- 🔍 Find the msa list and turn off the switch.
- ⏳ Wait 10 seconds and press withdraw.
Also worth checking is the settings of the Security app, which often hides items on the menu about receiving recommendations and news, and disabling these options makes the system more "sterile."
⚠️ Note: When you try to disable the msa service, the button may be inactive or disappear. Try to turn off the Internet on your phone before performing this procedure - this often helps to bypass the restriction.
After disabling system advertising, the Redmi 9 Pro interface will be significantly more pleasant, and you will stop seeing pop-ups when cleaning up memory or installing applications.
Use of themes and third-party launchers
If standard methods don't work, you can resort to more radical measures. Changing the theme is an easy way to change the look of the lock screen. There are thousands of options in the MIUI theme store where the lock screen looks like a pure Android.
When choosing a theme, look for lock screen screenshots. Look for topics labeled "Classic Lock Screen" or "Minimal." These usually don't have embedded news feeds.
Alternatively, installing a third-party launcher, such as Nova Launcher or Lawnchair, is a good option, but third-party launchers only replace the desktop, not the lock screen, and it will require specialized applications from Google Play, such as Hi Locker, to replace the lock screen.
Third-party solutions give you complete control over the widgets, you decide which apps can display information on a locked screen, and this is ideal for advanced users who want to customize the Redmi 9 Pro beyond recognition.
However, installing additional apps can consume more battery life.The native MIUI shell is still better optimized to work with your smartphone's hardware.
Frequent problems and their solution
Even after completing all the settings, users sometimes find that news is coming back, which may be due to automatic updates of system components or resets after a reboot.
One common problem is the conflict between the theme and system settings. If you set a theme that compulsorily turns on your newsfeed, the system settings can be redefined.
- 🔄 Reset theme settings: Try to go back to the standard theme MIUI and turn off the tape again.
- 📲 Update of components: Check the Application Components of services MIUI Sometimes bugs get fixed in new versions.
- 🧹 Cache Clearing: Go to the app settings, find the Lock Screen and clear its cache.
If the problem persists, it may be the fault of a particular application that has permission to display on top of other windows.
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Check the "Security" section periodically" → "Licenses. There are sometimes new terms of agreement to the terms of use of news services after major updates. MIUI.
In rare cases, a complete reset of your phone helps, but this is an extreme measure. Be sure to back up important data before doing so.
Optimization and final recommendations
The Redmi 9 Pro’s proper setup makes it a handy tool without unnecessary visual debris.Switching off news on the lock screen is the first step toward digital minimalism.
Check system updates regularly. Xiaomi engineers are constantly working on the interface, and newer versions of MIUI are getting more nuanced privacy and content display settings.
Remember, a clean lock screen not only makes you happy, but it also makes your smartphone faster, and fewer active widgets means less workload on the processor and RAM when you wake up.
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A comprehensive approach to setup (disabling tape, msa ads and widgets) gives a better result than simply hiding one element.
Use customization wisely. Don't be afraid to experiment with themes, but always leave the opportunity to quickly return to factory settings if something goes wrong.