How to permanently remove news from the lock screen Xiaomi: the complete guide

The lock screen on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often becomes a trash can: disturbing news, banner ads and unnecessary notifications. The manufacturer defaults on MIUI News (formerly Mint Browser News Feed), which loads content even when the device is locked, a feature that not only annoys, but also consumes up to 15% of the battery charge per week on background data synchronization.

In this article, we will discuss current ways to completely disable the news feed on all versions of MIUI (including MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS), taking into account the features of different models. We will analyze both standard settings and hidden methods for devices where the option is hidden by the manufacturer. No root rights or complex manipulations, only proven solutions from Xiaomi customization experts.

Why news appears on the lock screen and how it is harmful

The MIUI News Feed function is integrated at the system level and works through com.miui.systemAdSolution and com.miui.msa.global. Even if you don’t interact with the content, it:

🔋 Battery drains – background synchronization of news consumes energy every time 30-60 minute.
📡 Mobile traffic – up to 50MB per month to download images and texts.
👁️ Collects data – the service tracks what news you view for targeted advertising.
🚫 Violates privacy – content can be displayed in a random swipe, revealing your interests to outsiders.

On some models (such as the Xiaomi 13T Pro or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the news feed is activated by default and does not have a visible off button in the menu. This is due to Xiaomi's policy of monetizing free software through advertising.

📊 How often do you get annoyed by news on the lock screen?

Constantly.

Sometimes.

They used to be disturbed, but I turned them off.

I like them.

Didn't notice them.

Method 1: Standard shutdown via lock screen settings

On most devices with MIUI 12-15 and HyperOS, the option is hidden in the back of the menu.

Open the Settings → Lock screen.
Slip on the lock screen style (or additional settings on new versions).
Select the current style (e.g. MIUI or Digital Watch).
At the bottom of the screen, find the News Feed switch (or Show recommendations) and turn it off.
Confirm the action by pressing Ready.

If there is no News Feed, your model uses an alternative integration method (see Method 2). On some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for Poco X5 Pro), the option may be called Lock Screen Magazine.

News disappeared when swipe left on a locked screen

There are no active news switches in lock screen settings

Background processes of msa and systemAdSolution do not consume traffic (check in "Data Use")

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Method 2: Disconnect via the browser application settings

On devices with MIUI 13+, the news feed is tied to the standard Mint Browser (or Mi Browser) browser, which even if you don't use it, runs in the background to deactivate news:

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Find the Browser (or Mint Browser) and tap it.
Select Notifications and disable all permissions.
Go back and go to Application Rights → AutoRun, then disable AutoRun.
For full effect, also turn off Background activity and Mobile data.

After this, the browser will not be able to update the news feed, but note that this may affect other browser functions (such as bookmark synchronization). If news is still coming, go to Method 3.

Why does the browser affect the lock screen?

The news service in MIUI uses the Mint Browser engine to render content. When you swipe left on a locked screen, the system accesses the browser cache where the previously downloaded news is stored, and disabling the browser breaks this connection.

If standard methods don't work, you can block news from the developer menu, which requires you to activate the developer mode:

Go to Settings. → The phone.
Tap 7 times on the MIUI version until you become a developer!
Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
Find the Background Processes option and set a limit for the com.miui.msa.global and com.miui.systemAdSolution applications.

You can also turn off MIUI Optimization (disable MIUI optimization) from the developer menu, which will stop the automatic launch of advertising services.

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After you turn off the background, restart your phone, and if the news comes back, check if your settings have reset after the reboot.

Method 4: Use ADB-commands without root)

For devices where the news feed is hard sewn into the firmware (for example, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra or Redmi K50 Gaming), disabling through ADB will help. This method does not require superuser rights, but you need to install Android Debug Bridge on your PC.

Instructions:

Download Google’s Platform Tools and unpack the archive.
On your phone, turn on USB debugging in the Developer Menu.
Connect your phone to your PC and in the command line (in the folder with ADB) do:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.msa.global


adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.msa.global




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution

These commands will hide and deactivate the news services, and to get it back, replace the hide/disable-user with unhide/enable.

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ADB-The teams are only running until the next reset. MIUI It may be necessary to repeat the procedure.

Method 5: Installation of an alternative launcher (radical solution)

If none of the methods worked, the last resort is to replace the standard MIUI launcher with a third-party one (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair).

⚠️ Loss of function MIUI: disappear brand gestures, themes and animations.
🔄 You need to configure from scratch: you will have to transfer shortcuts and widgets manually.
📱 It doesn’t work on all models: some devices (such as Xiaomi Pad 6) block the launcher replacement.

To install an alternative launcher:

Download. APK-Launcher file from the official website (for example, Nova Launcher).
Install the file by allowing installation from unknown sources.
In your phone settings, select the new launcher as the default App.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), replacing the launcher may cause the lock screen to malfunction. → Additionally. → Backup.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

Depending on the Xiaomi model and the firmware version, the effectiveness of the methods varies. Below is a table with recommendations:

Method	Difficulty	PC required	It's working at MIUI 14/15.	It's powered by HyperOS.	Risk of failure
Standard settings	⭐	❌ No.	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.	❌ No.
Disabling the browser	⭐⭐	❌ No.	✅ Yes.	⚠️ Partially.	❌ No.
Developer menu	⭐⭐⭐	❌ No.	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.	⚠️ Low.
ADB-team	⭐⭐⭐⭐	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.	⚠️ Medium.
Alternative launcher	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	❌ No.	✅ Yes.	❌ No.	⚠️ High-pitched

For most users, the first two are enough. If you're not afraid of experimentation, try ADB, which is the most reliable method. Alternative launcher should only be considered as a last resort.

What to do if the news comes back after the update

Xiaomi updates the firmware regularly, and sometimes the settings are reset.

Repeat the disconnection through the lock screen or browser settings.
Check the background processes in the Battery menu → Battery usage. If msa.global or systemAdSolution are active, manually lock them.
Reset the cache for Browser and Settings applications through Settings → Applications → Application Management → Storage.
Reverse to the old version of MIUI (if the update brought critical changes).

⚠️ Attention: Firmware rollback erases all data on the phone. Pre-save backup through Settings → Google → Backup or Mi Cloud Backup.

If the problem repeats after each update, consider switching to custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), a radical solution, but it will permanently remove all built-in MIUI services, including the news feed.

FAQ: Frequent questions about news on lock screen

Can I turn off news without turning off my browser?

Yes, but not on all models. On MIUI 12-13, it is enough to turn off the News Feed in the lock screen settings. On MIUI 14+ and HyperOS, the Mint Browser browser is integrated deeper, and it may need to be deactivated.

Why does the news still appear after the shutdown?

You probably have MIUI Ad Services on your device. Check its activity in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots (menu) → Show all processes. Turn off auto-run and background activity for all applications called Ad or msa.

Will the lock screen work without news?

Yes, all the basic features (hours, notifications, quick actions) will remain. News Feed is an optional module that does not affect the basic operation of the lock screen. Except for branded MIUI themes that can use elements of the news widget.

Can I turn off news only for certain topics?

No, the setting is global, and if you use a theme with an integrated news feed (e.g. MIUI Dynamic), you’ll either have to turn off the feed completely or change the theme to a simpler one (e.g. Classic).

How to check if the news is actually off?

Swipe left on the lock screen — if instead of news, you see an empty screen or the words No data, then the setting worked. Also check the traffic consumption in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic usage: msa.global and Browser apps should not consume data.