How to Remove Facts, News and Weather from Xiaomi Lock Screen: All Ways

Xiaomi’s lock screen is not just a random click protection, but also an information panel that is loaded by default with news, weather, currency rates and other “useful” facts. For many users, this feature becomes a source of annoyance: unnecessary notifications eat up traffic, slow down unlocking and distract from business. Worse, MIUI actively promotes content from partners (for example, MSN News or Yandex Zen), even if you have never signed up for these services.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to disable facts on the lock screen, from standard settings to hidden developer settings. The instructions are relevant for MIUI 14/15 (including global and Chinese versions), as well as for Redmi, POCO, Black Shark and other Xiaomi sub-brands. If you’re tired of intrusive advertising or just want a clean screen, read on.

Why do facts and news appear on the lock screen?

The feature, which displays “facts” (or Lockscreen facts), was introduced in MIUI 12 as part of a “smart” personalization, and is designed to show:

🌤️ Weather and temperature (with geolocation or default for your region).
📈 Currency, Stocks, Cryptocurrencies (if financial widgets are included).
📰 News headlines from partners (MSN, Yandex, Sina News for Chinese firmware).
🎂 Holidays, memorable dates, horoscopes.
🏆 Sports performance (if you follow teams).

In practice, this function often fails:

🔄 News updates in the background, consuming mobile traffic (up to 50 MB per month).
⏳ Slows down the appearance of the lock screen by 0.5-1 second.
📱 On some models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) Widgets can be activated spontaneously after updating MIUI.
🔒 In Chinese firmware (China) ROM) Disable facts is more difficult due to regional setting limitations.

The root of the problem is the aggressive monetization of MIUI. Xiaomi is partnering with advertising partners, and the “facts” on the block is one way to show the user the content for which the company is getting money, so simply disconnecting through the settings does not always work: the system can automatically return widgets after a reboot or update.

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

Constantly.

Sometimes.

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

I like them.

Didn't notice them.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The most obvious method is to use built-in personalization options, which is suitable for most users with Global ROM and runs on MIUI 14/15 without root rights.

Instructions:

Open the Settings → Lock screen.
Select Lock screen style (or Lockscreen style in English).
Scroll down to the Advanced Settings section.
Find the Facts option on the Lockscreen facts and move the slider to the “Off” position.
Save the changes by clicking Ready or Apply.

If you have a Chinese firmware (China ROM), the path may be different:

Go to Settings → Screen folder → Lock screen.
Slip on Style Setup ().
At the bottom of the screen, find (literally, “lock encyclopedia”) and turn it off.

☑️ Verification of the fact-out

Restart your phone (widgets can come back after reboot)Check the lock screen after 5 minutes (sometimes the changes are delayed)Settings → Notifications

Done: 0 / 3

Challenges and solutions:

❌ No “Facts” item in the settings → Your firmware may be outdated (update) MIUI) Or modified (try 3-s method) ADB).
❌ Widgets are coming back after the update → It's a bug. MIUI. Solution: Turn off automatic system updates in Settings → The phone. → Update MIUI.
❌ Not working. POCO/Redmi → These sub-brands sometimes have their own launcher. Try changing the lock style to Classic).

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If facts still appear after turning off, try changing the lock screen style to a minimalist one (for example, “Clock Only”).

Method 2: Remove news applications (for Global ROM)

Often, the “facts” on the lock come from pre-installed apps like MSN News, Yandex Zen or Mi Browser, which can be disabled or deleted, but there are nuances:

How to find the culprit:

Press your finger on the news widget on the lock screen.
If you see a pop-up with the name of the app (such as MSN Weather), remember it.
Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Find this app in the list and open its settings.

Actions with the annex:

Type of application	Action.	Effects of consequences
MSN News/Pogoda	Disable (disable)	Stop updating the news, but stay in the system
Yandex Zen Zen	Remove updates → Disable	Recommended recommendations may disappear but may return after MIUI update
Mi Browser	Limit background activity	Stop downloading news, but the browser will remain working
Google App (for the weather)	Disable notifications	Weather will be gone, but Google search will work.

Important: Some system applications (such as MiuiDaemon or Analytic) cannot be removed without root permissions. MIUI.

⚠️ Note: On Chinese firmware (China) ROM) Removing system applications without root rights can block access to certain features (such as Mi Account or Mi Pay). ADB.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use the Android debugging bridge (ADB), which is suitable for all versions of MIUI, including Chinese firmware, but requires connecting the phone to a computer.

What you need:

🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
📱 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).
🔧 Platform Tools (includes adb).
⚙️ Included debugging by USB phone-on.

Step-by-step:

Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI until the notification “You’ve become a developer” appears.

USB-debugging

Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
Activate Debugging via USB and confirm the resolution.
Connect your phone to your computer and execute commands at the terminal (CMD or Terminal): adb devices (device should appear) adb shell pm hide com.miui.weather2 (disables weather) adb shell pm hide com.microsoft.appmanager (disables MSN News)

Advantages:

🎨 Complete control over design (fonts, colors, animations).
🚫 No Advertising or News from Xiaomi.
🔒 Support for facial fingerprint and face unlocking.

Disadvantages:

🔋 Increased battery consumption (launcher runs on top of system).
🛠️ Could be in conflict with MIUI (For example, do not show notifications from Mi Fit).
💰 Some functions are paid.

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Third-party launchers are a good option if you want to not only remove the facts, but also completely change the interface, but they don't solve the problem at the system level, so widgets can come back after resetting.

Method 5: Manual editing of system files (root only)

If you have root rights (e.g., through Magisk), you can delete the system files responsible for displaying facts, a method that is the most radical and effective, but dangerous for inexperienced users.

Which files are responsible for lock widgets:

/system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk is the main MIUI interface.
/system/priv-app/Weather/Weather.apk is the weather.
/system/priv-app/MSA/MSA.apk is Xiaomi’s news service.
/data/data/com.miui.home/shared_prefs/lock_screen_magazine.xml — widget settings.

How to remove (requires Root Explorer or Magisk):

Install a file manager with root support, such as Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer.
Go to /system/priv-app/ and find the Weather, MSA folders.
Rename your.apk files to.bak (e.g. Weather.apk → Weather.bak).
Delete the file. lock_screen_magazine.xml into /data/data/com.miui.home/shared_prefs/.
Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Deleting system files may result in bootloop (locked boot) or loss of functionality (e.g., Mi Account or Mi Account will stop working). NFC). Before the changes, make a backup through TWRP Or OrangeFox.

Alternative method (without deleting files):

If you are afraid of breaking the system, you can block Internet access for the applications responsible for the facts:

Install NetGuard or the built-in MIUI firewall (Settings → Communication and Sharing → Firewall).
Block network access for: MSN News (com.microsoft.appmanager) MiuiDaemon (com.xiaomi.midrop) Weather (com.miui.weather2)

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you have tried all the ways, but the facts on the block still appear, the problem may be:

🔄 Automatic updates MIUI → New firmware versions can reset settings.Solution: disable auto updates in Settings → The phone. → Update MIUI → ⚙️ → Auto-update.
📱 Regional restrictions → On Chinese firmware (China) ROM) Some settings are blocked. Solution: Click Global. ROM via Fastboot.
🛠️ Failure to work MIUI → Try resetting the launcher settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data.
🔒 Xiaomi's politics → On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T for the European market) lock widgets cannot be disabled without root rights due to contracts with advertisers.

Extreme measures:

🔄 Reset to factory settings (helps 30% of cases but deletes all data).
📥 Install custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), but this requires unlocking the bootloader and losing warranty.
🛒 Buying a phone without MIUI (Google Pixel or Nothing Phone).

If you decide on a custom firmware, consider:

✅ Pros: full control of the system, no advertising, regular updates.
❌ Cons: loss of camera functions (Xiaomi does not lay out drivers for custom firmware), possible bugs with the camera NFC or IR-blaster.

FAQ: Frequent questions

❓ Why After Updating MIUI The facts on the block have returned?

Xiaomi often resets custom settings on major updates (e.g., MIUI 14 to MIUI 15).This is because the system reinstalls standard widgets. Solution: Repeat disabling via ADB (mode 3). Use Tasker or MacroDroid to automatically disable widgets after an update. Reverse to the previous version of MIUI (if the update caused more problems than benefits).

❓ Can you remove facts on the lock without a computer?

Yes, but the options are limited: Try method 1 (standard settings) or method 2 (delete applications); install a Lockscreen C or other customization launcher; use applications like Lock Screen Magazine Disabler (not all models); without ADB or root rights, you won't always get rid of widgets completely - Xiaomi makes this process more complicated.

❓ Why not? POCO/Redmi No option “Facts on the lock screen»?

POCO and Redmi sub-brands often have a simplified version of MIUI (like POCO Launcher). In such cases: Try changing the lock style to Classic. Use ADB (mode 3) - teams work on POCO. Update the firmware to the latest version (sometimes Xiaomi adds missing settings).

❓ How to remove weather from the lock screen, but leave time?

Most times, weather and time are tied to a single widget, but there are workarounds: In locking settings, select Clock only. Turn off geolocation for the Weather app. → Confidentiality → Permits → Geodata. Use it. ADB-Weather-only command: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_weather_enabled 0 If nothing helps, install a third-party launcher (method) 4).

❓ Is it legal to disable facts on the block?

Yes, it is absolutely legal. Xiaomi does not prohibit users from customizing the interface to themselves, even if some options are hidden. However: Using ADB or root rights can take away the warranty if you damage the system. On Chinese firmware (China ROM), some changes may violate the privacy policy (for example, if you block system services Mi Account). Xiaomi has the right to return default settings through the MIUI update. If you do not use root or custom firmware, there are no risks.