How to turn off news on Xiaomi on the left: 5 proven ways

Why is news on Xiaomi on the left and can it be removed?

The Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO home screen news feed is part of the MIUI branded shell that automatically loads content from Xiaomi and partners. For many users, this widget becomes a source of annoyance: it takes up space, slows down the system and shows irrelevant publications, and fortunately, you can turn it off — and we’ll show you how to do it on different versions of the firmware.

It is important to understand that the methods differ depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or 15) and regional firmware (global, Chinese, European).Some methods require superuser rights (root), others work without them. In this article, we have collected current instructions for 2026, including bypassing restrictions for new models.

If you use Xiaomi with custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS), there is no default news feed there - the problem is only typical for stock MIUI. Also note that after major system updates, settings can be reset, so sometimes the procedure has to be repeated.

Method 1: Disable via theme settings (without root)

The simplest method, which works on most MIUI 12-15 devices, is that it doesn't require superuser rights and takes less than a minute.

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to My Profile (the person icon in the lower right corner).
3. Slip on the settings (cog in the upper corner).
4. Find the Recommendations item on the home screen and turn off the slider.
5. Restart the device (required!) to make the changes effective.

If there is no Recommendation on the home screen, then your version of MIUI uses a different mechanism, in which case try the following method.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g., Chinese version) MIUI 14) the item may be called Personalized Recommendations or Content on the home screen. If you don't see it, scroll through the settings list to the end.

Method 2: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard settings don’t help, you can remove the news widget using ADB (Android Debug Bridge. This method requires a computer and enabled debugging. USB, It doesn't need root rights. It's good for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO on MIUI 13–15.

First, prepare the device:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.

Now run commands in the terminal (or Command Prompt):

adb shell


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




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

After you execute the commands, restart the device. The news widget will disappear from the main screen. [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR], So the package is protected, try the root method.

Method 3: Using third-party launchers

If you don't want to mess around with the system settings, you can just replace the standard MIUI launcher with an alternative one, which will completely remove the news feed, but will change the appearance of the interface.

• 📱 Nova Launcher – flexible setup, gesture support, no advertising.
• 🎨 Lawnchair – open source, minimalist design.
• ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for Performance.
• 🔄 Microsoft Launcher – Windows integration, cloud backup.

To install a third-party launcher:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and follow the setup instructions.
3. In the system settings (Settings → Applications → By default), select the new launcher as the main one.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 10C) After installing a third-party launcher, system widgets (weather, steps) may disappear.

Method 4: Disable via Google Settings (for some models)

On devices with Google Discover preinstalled (such as the POCO X5 Pro or Xiaomi 13 Lite), the news feed can be managed through a Google account to disable it:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. Slip on Screen Settings (or Home Screen Settings).
3. Find the Google App or Discover item and turn off the slider.
4. If there is no option, open the Google app, go to Settings → General → Discover and turn off Show on the home screen.

This method does not work on all Xiaomi devices, as it depends on the version of Google services. If the tape is left after turning off, try clearing the cache of the Google application (Settings → Apps → Google → Storage → Clear the cache).

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If the news feed returns after the Discover reboot, try disabling the auto-update of the Google app in the Play Market. To do this, open the Google Play Market page, tap three dots → “Remove from Auto Update”.

Method 5: Manual removal of system APKs (root only)

If none of the previous methods worked, the radical way is to delete the system files responsible for news, which requires root rights and can lead to unstable system operation. Use at your own risk!

You'll need:

• 📱 Device with unlocked bootloader and root (for example, via Magisk).
• 🛠️ File Manager with support for root (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
• 🔄 Backup of the system (required!).

Instructions:

1. Open the root explorer and go to /system/app/ or /system/priv-app/.
2. Find and delete the following folders (or rename it by adding.bak): MiuiNews MiuiWeather2 (sometimes responsible for weather and news) MiuiDaemon (if any)

/data/data/

Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Removal of system APK It can cause errors in other functions (such as weather or calendar) If you have problems after deleting, restore files from a backup or re-flash the device.

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Removing system APKs is a last resort, and before doing so, make sure to check if other functionality (such as a weather widget or alarm clock) depends on them.

What if the news comes back after the update?

Many users are faced with the fact that after the MIUI update, the news feed appears again, this is because the system restores the standard settings, to prevent the widget from returning:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Threefold → Settings → Auto-update.
• 📵 Freeze system applications via Titanium Backup or App Quarantine (root required).
• 🛡️ Use Magisk modules that block the news widget (e.g., the widget, MIUI Bloater Remover).
• 🔧 Check your settings regularly after updates and repeat the shutdown if necessary.

If you don’t want to give up on updates, but the news annoys you too, consider installing custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) where the news feed is disabled by default.However, this will require unlocking the bootloader and may take away your warranty.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off news on Xiaomi