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

Your Xiaomi Redmi lock screen is littered with annoying news, ads and unnecessary notifications? You are not alone - this MIUI feature annoys many users. Despite the convenience of quick access to information, the constant flow of content eats up battery power, distracts from business and sometimes even slows down the unlocking of the phone. Fortunately, there are several ways to completely disable this feature, and we will tell you all the working methods.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for different firmware versions (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS), alternative solutions for stubborn devices, and answers to frequent questions. Particular attention will be paid to hidden settings that Xiaomi does not advertise in the standard menu. All methods have been tested on Redmi Note 12, Redmi 10 and POCO X5 models, but will also be suitable for other smartphones of the brand.

Why news appears on the lock screen and whether it can be removed

The lock-screen news display feature is part of the MIUI ecosystem that is integrated with Xiaomi Cloud services and partner platforms (such as MSN News or local news aggregators) and is activated by default on all Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi devices to:

• 📰 Provide users with up-to-date information without unlocking
• 🎯 Increase engagement with the brand ecosystem (and target advertising)
• 🔄 Update content in the background even when the phone is asleep

The good news is that you can remove the news completely in a number of ways. Bad news is that Xiaomi periodically changes the settings in new firmware versions, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution. For example, in MIUI 12, the option was hidden in the Lock screen menu, and in MIUI 14, it was moved to the Memory and Digital Well-Being section, and we took all these nuances and collected relevant instructions.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard settings (MIUI 13/14 and HyperOS)

This is the easiest and safest method that works on most modern devices, suitable for the Redmi Note 11/12/13, POCO F4/F5, Xiaomi 12/13 and other models with up-to-date firmware.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Memory and Digital Well-Being (in some versions, Digital Well-Being and Parental Control).
3. Select Digital Well-Being Settings → Lock screen.
4. Find the option to Show news on the lock screen (or similar in meaning) and turn off the slider.
5. Confirm the action if a pop-up window appears.

If you don’t have a “Digital Well-Being” option on your menu, try an alternative path:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on Additional settings (or Lock screen settings).
3. Find the News and Notifications section and turn off all switches.

⚠️ Note: Some devices may re-open news after a firmware update is disabled. To avoid this, prevent auto-updating system applications in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Settings (⚙️) → Auto-update MIUI.

Method 2: Disconnect via "MIUI Digest" (for older versions of firmware)

In MIUI 12 and earlier, news on the lock screen was controlled via the MIUI Digest (or MiuiBrowser) app. If you have old firmware, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, enter MIUI Digest (or MiuiBrowser).
3. Select the app from the list and tap Disable (or Remove Updates if the Disable button is inactive).
4. Confirm the action by clicking Disable the application.

If the "Disable" option is not available:

• 🔧 Go to the app settings and ban auto-start, background activity, and Internet access (mobile data and Wi-Fi).
• 📵 Turn off notifications for MIUI Digest in the Settings menu → Notifications and status bar → Management of notifications.

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If news continues to appear after the shutdown, clear the cache and data of the MIUI Digest application in the Settings → Apps menu. This will reset all its settings to factory.

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can turn off news via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting your phone to your computer, but is guaranteed to remove the news feed even on the most stubborn firmware.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB and Fastboot
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap according to the version → return to additional settings → Developer parameters → Debugging by USB)
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.weather2 #Switching off weather and news


adb shell pm hide com.miui.miservice # Disables MIUI system services




adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution # Blocks advertising modules

After you execute the commands, restart your phone. The news from the lock screen will disappear, but some system widgets (such as the weather) may also disappear.

⚠️ Note: pm hide commands only work on root-rights firmware or unlocked bootloader. If you get an Operation not allowed error, your device doesn't support this function. --user 0 com.miui.weather2 Method 4: If none of these methods worked, you can replace the standard lock screen with an alternative one, and launchers like Nova Launcher or Action Launcher will do this, but the more reliable option is specialized applications for locking the screen: 🔒 Always On Edge – Allows you to customize your lock screen completely, including removing news widgets. 📱 Hi Locker – Supports themes without advertising and news. 🛡️ AcDisplay – Minimalist lock screen with notification settings. How to install: Download one of the apps from Google Play. Open it and follow the setup instructions (usually you need permission to Overlay over other apps). In the app settings, turn off all options related to news or advertising. Set it as the default lock screen (the system will prompt you to do this when you first start). MIUI (For example, quick fingerprint unlocking can be unstable, and third-party lock screens sometimes drain the battery faster than the standard one. If you install a third-party lock screen, an error "Not supported by the device" appears, then this function is blocked in your firmware. Try: 1. Enable the developer mode and give permission to install from unknown sources. 2. Install APK-manual file (downloading it from the official website of the application). 3. Use it. ADB For forced installation: adb install path/to/app.apk Method 5: If the news is still there, you can try resetting the lock screen to factory settings. This won't delete your data, but it will return all display settings to the "out of the box" state. → System and device → Settings reset. Select Lock screen reset (or Personalization Reset in new versions). Confirm the action by entering the unlock password. After reset, set the lock screen again, do not turn on the news option. If there is no such item on the menu, try a full personalization reset: Go to Settings → The phone. → Settings reset. Select Reset Personalization Settings. Confirm the reset and wait for the process to be completed. ⚠️ Note: On some devices, resetting the lock screen settings can delete fingerprints and pattern lock.Make sure you remember in advance PIN-unlocker! 💡If none of these methods worked, check if you have carrier software installed on your phone (e.g., MTS Connect or Beeline Subscriptions). These applications often add their own news widgets that are managed separately from the service provider. MIUI. Additional tips: How to prevent news from returning Even after a successful shutdown, news may reappear after a firmware update or settings reset: 🔄 Turn off auto-update MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Settings (⚙️) → Auto-update MIUI. 🚫 Block background activity for applications MIUI Digest, MiuiBrowser and System Ad Solution in the Settings menu → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start. 📵 Limit mobile data for these applications in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Transfer of data → Use of data by applications. 🔒 Set a password to your settings so you don’t accidentally turn the news on again (in Settings). → System and device → Additionally. → Settings protection.If you use Redmi with firmware for the Chinese market (China) ROM), News can be part of system services that cannot be turned off without unlocking the bootloader and installing custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu), in which case the only reliable way is to reflash the phone to the global version. MIUI. FAQ: Frequent questions about news on Xiaomi lock screen Why news keeps popping up after blackout? There's probably a few apps on your phone that are responsible for the news feed: MIUI Digest (primary source) MiuiBrowser (integrated news browser) System Ad Solution (advertising module) Applications from the operator (e.g. "MTS News") Disable or freeze all these applications through Settings → Apps. Can you remove news without root rights? Yes, 90 percent of the time, it's done by standard means or through a root license? ADB (Root will only be required to remove system applications deeply, which is not recommended for inexperienced users. Will app notifications work after the news is turned off? Yes, disabling the news feed MIUI Notifications from WhatsApp, Telegram or other apps will still appear on the lock screen unless disabled separately. How do I get the news back if I change my mind? Turn it back on in lock screen settings or unfreeze the app MIUI Digest in the Settings menu → Appendices, if you used them. ADB, Execute the command: adb shell pm enable com.miui.weather2 Why some phones don't have the option to turn off news? it depends on regional firmware: Global version MIUI (Global ROM) — The shutdown option is usually available. (China version) ROM) — News is often embedded in the system and deleted only through firmware. Firmware from operators (for example, for Beeline or MTS) can have their own news widgets. → The phone. → Version. MIUI.