How to completely disable news on the Xiaomi desktop: all ways

Xiaomi’s desktop news feed is one of the most controversial features of the MIUI shell. On the one hand, it provides quick access to current events, currency rates and weather; on the other, it takes up space on the screen, consumes Internet traffic in the background and often shows unnecessary content. It is especially annoying that after system updates, the tape can automatically turn back on even if you have already disabled it.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to remove news from the home screen, including hidden settings for different versions of MIUI (12 to 14). Importantly, some methods require super-user rights (root), but most work without them.

Why news is appearing on Xiaomi’s desktop

The news widget in MIUI is part of the MiuiSystemUI system app (older versions of MiuiHome), which is integrated at the firmware level and is bound by default to the left swipe on the home screen, and even if you manually delete the tape icon, it can come back after:

• 🔄 Updates MIUI — The system resets some settings to the factory.
• ⚡ Resetting the Launcher app cache (for example, via Settings) → Annexes).
• 📱 Transfer data to a new smartphone via Mi Mover.
• 🔧 Restores from backup (if tape was included in the backup).

In addition, in some regions (such as China or India), the news feed cannot be disabled by standard means due to Xiaomi’s agreements with local content providers. ADB-root-access.

Method 1: Disconnect via launcher settings (without root)

The simplest method that works on most devices with MIUI 12-14 is the instructions suitable for Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5, Xiaomi 11T/12/13 and other models:

1. Press the empty space on the desktop until the settings menu appears.
2. Slip the Settings icon (cog) in the lower right corner.
3. Go to the Home Screen (or Desktop in some firmware).
4. Find the News Feed option (may be called Mi Feed or Content on the left).
5. Move the slider to the "off" position.

If the news item is not on the menu, try an alternative route:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Launcher (or MiuiHome) list.
3. Select Warehouse → Clear the cache and restart the phone.

Make sure that MIUI is updated to the latest version

Make a backup copy of the launcher settings

Close all background applications

Check the space in memory (minimum 1 GB)-->

Important: Some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for the European region) will leave a blank page on the left when the tape is turned off, so you can turn off the swipe gesture to the left to remove it completely.

1. Return to Launcher Settings → Home screen.
2. Select Transitions between screens.
3. Turn off the swipe left option for tape.

Method 2: Remove via ADB (for power users)

If the standard shutdown doesn’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which doesn’t require root, but requires a computer and USB debugging enabled, and is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including Black Shark and POCO F-series.

Instructions:

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

Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.

ADB Tools

Win + R → cmd

adb devices

(The name of your device should appear.)

adb shell pm hide com.miui.miservice

This command hides the system app that controls the tape, and once it's rebooted, the news will disappear.

adb shell pm hide com.miui.player

This package is responsible for media content in some versions. MIUI.-->

How do you get the tape back?

adb shell pm unhide com.miui.miservice

Method 3: Disable via Mi Account settings (for global firmware)

On devices with MIUI Global (for example, Xiaomi 12 Lite, Redmi Note 11 Pro+), the news feed is linked to the Mi Account.

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Go to Account Settings → Synchronization.
3. Find the News Feed and turn off synchronization.
4. Go back to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
5. Find Mi Feed (or News) and click Disable.

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Disabling news sync through your Mi Account does not remove the feed completely, but stops content updates. Use ADB or root methods to completely remove it.

Method 4: Use of third-party launchers (alternative)

If nothing works, you can just replace the standard MIUI launcher with a third-party one, which won't remove the news feed from the system, but will hide its display.

How to determine:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play.
2. When you first start, select it as the default launcher.
3. In the new launcher settings, turn off all gestures associated with the left swipe.

Important: When using a third-party launcher, system updates to MIUI can reset it to a standard one.

• 🔒 Block automatic update of MiuiHome through Settings → Annexes → MiuiHome → Three points. → Disable updates.
• 📥 Install App Cloner and clone the selected launcher – this will protect it from resetting.

Method 5: Root Method (for advanced users)

If you have root rights, you can delete your news feed permanently by deleting system files.Warning: this could disrupt other MIUI features, so back up!

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk
3. Delete or rename the file MiuiSystemUI.apk in MiuiSystemUI.bak.
4. Reset the device.

Alternatively, you can freeze the app via Titanium Backup or Luckypatcher.

• 🧊 Freeze packages: com.miui.miservice, com.miui.player, com.miui.weather2 (if the tape includes the weather).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

How to block background tape activity (battery savings)

Even if you turn off the news, the system app can continue to work in the background, consuming battery power and traffic.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Mi Feed (or News, MiuiDaemon).
3. Select Battery → Battery Optimization → Limit.
4. Turn off Auto Start and Background Activity.
5. In the Mobile Traffic section, prohibit background data use.

To completely block network activity:

• 🌐 Use a firewall (such as NetGuard or AFWall)+) and block internet access for packages: com.miui.miservice, com.miui.weather2, com.miui.player.
• 📡 Turn off Wi-Fi and mobile data in the background for these apps.

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To check which apps are consuming traffic to news, go to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic usage. Sort the list by consumption and find Mi Feed or SystemUI.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after the shutdown, the news feed can come back, and we can look at the situations and the ways to solve them.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI The tape has reappeared, don't try to remove it through Titanium Backup without backing up. In newer versions of the firmware, this can lead to a bootloop (a looped reboot).

If none of these methods worked, try:

• 🔄 Reset the launcher settings: Settings → Annexes → MiuiHome → Warehouse → Reset the settings.
• 📲 Install custom firmware: For example, xiaomi.eu or Pixel Experience (requires an unlocked bootloader).
• 🛠️ Call for Xiaomi support: In some cases, the tape is blocked at the level IMEI (relevant to devices from China).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions