Brand device owners often encounter intrusive content that appears immediately after unlocking the screen.It can annoy, distract and even slow the interface by consuming Internet traffic in the background. Many users wonder how to get back a clean desktop and get rid of endless article and video recommendations.
The MIUI shell, and now the new HyperOS, have deeply integrated services that are activated by default. Fortunately, engineers have left the option of fine-tuning to deactivate most elements of smart recommendations, and you don't need to have superuser rights or install third-party launchers to solve this problem.
In this article, we will take a look at all possible sources of news flow, from the tape to the left of the desktop to system widgets and notifications in the curtain. You will learn to completely clean the interface, making use of your smartphone comfortable and minimalist. Follow the instructions to customize the gadget to your needs.
Remove the Glance tape (screen lock)
The first thing that catches your eye when you turn on the screen is beautiful wallpaper with text blocks or video ads, called Glance (or Mi Vision in older versions), which replaces the standard static picture with dynamic tape, which many consider junk.
To disable this feature, you need to go to the security settings. the interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic remains the same for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models. It is important to perform actions sequentially, since the switch is often hidden in the submenu.
⚠️ Note: After you turn off Glance, your lock wallpaper may be reset to standard system.Select your desired image in the gallery in advance so you don't end up with a black screen.
The deactivation process takes no more than a minute. You need to go to Settings, then find Wallpaper or Always on screen and lock. In the menu that opens, look for a switch called Glance for Xiaomi or Wallpaper Carousel. Put it inactive.
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If you can’t find Glance settings in the main menu, try typing the word “Glance” in the search by phone settings – this will lead to the desired item the fastest.
Disabling the news feed to the left of the desktop
A swipe to the right of the first screen often opens a news aggregator, called Yandex.News, Google Discover or App Vault, which consumes RAM and can slow down the opening of applications, which can be removed through the settings of the launcher itself.
To do this, make a long tap (push) across the free desktop area to go into edit mode. At the top or bottom, a menu will appear where you want to select Settings (cogs). In the list that opens, look for the Tape option or -1 screen.
- 📱 Click on the current feed source (for example, "Yandex" or "Google").
- 🚫 In the list that appears, select No or Disabled.
- ✅ Make a swipe up to exit the editing mode.
Now, if you flip left, you won't see any news cards anymore. If you have a Russian version of your firmware installed, there may be a separate "Recommendations" switch, which you also need to deaktivirovat, which will not remove the browser app or aggregator, but will only hide its widget from the home screen.
Set up widgets and cards on the desktop
Sometimes news comes not from system services, but from installed widgets. Users often accidentally add Weather, Sport or Browser widgets that start broadcasting article titles. In the shell of MIUI 14 and HyperOS, widget management has become more flexible but requires attention.
To check what is broadcasting, take a close look at your desktop. If you see a text card, click on it and hold your finger. A control menu will appear. Choose Delete or Settings widget. In settings, you can often turn off the news display, leaving only, for example, temperature or time.
The Downloads or Security widget is a special feature, and often hides cleaning recommendations inside of them, which are essentially promotional news. Go to the Security app, click three dots in the corner and select Settings. Find the Receive recommendations section and turn off all sliders.
☑️ Checking widgets
System recommendations and notifications in the curtain
Even if you remove visible elements, you might encounter pop-up messages in the notification curtain, which are called MDS (Mi Daemon Service) or system recommendations, and they might suggest clearing memory, installing apps, or reading articles.
To combat them, you will need a deeper dive into settings. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Access to Data (or “Authorization and Review”). Here is a list of all system services miui, msa, daemon.
Find the MIUI System Ads service on the list. Click on it and turn off the switch. The system will wait 10 seconds and ask you to confirm the action. Click "Cancel." If you fail the first time, try again, the servers may not respond the first time. It is also worth turning off the recommendations in the Explorer and Music app.
⚠️ Attention: Disconnection of service MSA It can temporarily increase battery consumption in the first hours, as the system rewires processes.
Table: Where news sources are hiding
For convenience, we’ve collected the main places where content display settings can hide. Different versions of shells (MIUI 12, 13, 14, HyperOS) may have slightly different item names, but the essence remains the same.
| Source | Where to find | What to turn off |
|---|---|---|
| Lock screen | Settings → Wallpaper | Glance/Wallpaper Carousel |
| The ribbon on the left | Desktop → Settings | Tape / -1 screen |
| Systemic advertising | Security → Settings | Receive recommendations |
| MIUI services | Passwords and security → MSA | Recommendations (Revocation of license) |
| Conductor | Conductor → Settings | Receive recommendations |
What if the menu items are called differently?
Cache cleanup and final check
After making all the changes, it is recommended to clean the launcher cache, which will help the interface to update and finally remove the remnants of news blocks that could clog the memory, which is especially true if you were switching from the old version of MIUI to the new version.
Go to Settings → Applications → All applications. Find the Launcher system (or simply “Luncher”) in the list. Click Clear → Clear cache. Don’t worry, your icons and wallpaper won’t be lost, only the temporary clipboard of the interface will be reset.
Now your Xiaomi smartphone has to run clean, without intrusive offers. You've saved traffic, battery and, most importantly, your nerves. The phone has become a tool, not a source of information noise.
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The complete shutdown of news requires a comprehensive approach: you need to remove not only widgets, but also revoke the license from the system service MSA.