How to permanently disable news on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 9: the complete guide

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 lock screen is loaded by default with a news feed from MIUI that not only distracts attention, but also consumes battery power, traffic, and sometimes even transmits data about your interests to Xiaomi ad networks. Many users face the problem: even after turning off news through standard settings, they reappear again after a system update or accidental reset.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to remove news from the lock screen – from the official methods in the menu. MIUI To hidden settings and radical solutions for those who are willing to sacrifice some features for the sake of clean interface. 10/11 (redmi 9/9A/9C/9T), where the switching algorithm differs from the new versions.

If you’re tired of unnecessary weather, promotions and “recommended content” notifications that prevent you from quickly unlocking your phone, follow the instructions below.We’ll also tell you how to block data collection to personalize news and what to do if settings are reset after a reboot.

Why does the news appear on the Redmi 9 lock screen?

The news feed on the lock screen is part of the MIUI ecosystem that is integrated into the firmware of all Xiaomi smartphones, and it works through the mipush service and the MiuiDaemon app, which:

  • 📡 Upload content from Xiaomi servers (including advertising and affiliate content).
  • 🔄 Update data in the background even when the phone is locked.
  • 📊 Collect statistics about viewed news for targeted advertising.
  • 🔋 Consume battery power on background activity (up to 5-7% per day according to the tests).

On Redmi 9 (models M2003J15SC, M2004J19C, etc.), this feature is activated by default and is tied to regional settings. For example, in firmware for Russia and Europe, news is shown through the MSA service (Mi System Ads), and in global versions – through Google Discover (if Google services are installed).

It’s important to understand that simply turning off the tape in your settings often doesn’t help: the system can reactivate it after an update or when you change the theme, so we’ll look at complex solutions below, including limiting application rights and editing configuration files.

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Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in system options, which is suitable for most users and does not require root rights or technical skills, and the instructions are relevant for the Redmi 9 on MIUI 11-14 firmware (Android 10/11).

  1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
  2. Slip on the item Style of the lock screen.
  3. Choose any style without the words “News” in the description (for example, “Classic” or “Digital clock”).
  4. Go back and go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
  5. Find the News app (or Mi Browser if news comes through it) and turn off the permission to display over other windows for it.

If there is no “news” item in the styles, try an alternative way:

  1. Press the empty space on the lock screen (not on the icons!).
  2. In the menu that appears, select Wallpaper Settings.
  3. Go to the Lock Screen tab and swipe left/right to find a style without news.

Problem: Some firmwares reset style after updating. To avoid this, after choosing a style, turn off automatic theme updates in Settings → Theme → Theme settings → Auto Update.

☑️ Preparing for news blackout

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Method 2: Limitation of System Application Rights

If news continues to emerge even after a change of style, the reason lies in the background, in which case you need to manually restrict the rights of system services responsible for displaying content, this method is more reliable, but requires caution - incorrect actions can disrupt some functions.

Follow the steps:

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → All applications.
  2. Find and open settings for the following applications (names may vary depending on firmware): News (com.miui.weather2) Mi Browser (com.android.browser) MSA (com.miui.msa.global) MiuiDaemon (com.xiaomi.midrop)
  • Turn off AutoRun.
  • Please do not display on top of other windows.
  • Limit access to the Internet (both mobile data and Wi-Fi).
  • Remove permission to display notifications.
  • Reboot the phone.

An alternative is to delete the up-files of news services (only for power users!):

adb shell


su




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.weather2




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.msa.global

Note: after the MIUI update, these files may be restored. To avoid this, use the Magisk module to block updates to system applications.

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If you don’t have root rights but have an unlocked bootloader, you can use the Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools module to turn off news without manual file editing. Download the utility with XDA Developers and select the “Disable Magazine” option.

Method 4: Using third-party launchers

If you don't want to mess around with the system settings, you can just replace the standard lock screen with an alternative one, and Google Play apps that completely overlap the native MIUI interface are suitable for this:

  • 🔒 Always on Display – Shows only time and notifications without news.
  • 🌙 AcDisplay – Minimalist lock screen with customizable widgets.
  • 🎨 Hi Locker – supports themes and has no built-in advertising.
  • 🛡️ LockScreen Pro – Blocks all system widgets, including news.