How to permanently remove Google News from Xiaomi’s home screen: working methods 2026

The Google News widget (formerly Google Discover) automatically appears on the home screen of many Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones after a firmware update or first turn on. For some users, it is a convenient source of relevant information, for others - annoying advertising and an extra element of the interface that eats up battery power. Unfortunately, the standard finger retention and the choice of "Delete" does not work here: the widget is protected by the MIUI system as "undetable".

In this article, we’ll break down 5 proven ways to remove Google News from the home screen on Xiaomi without root rights, including hidden MIUI settings, disabling through ADB, and even radical methods for advanced users. All the instructions are relevant for MIUI 12-15 firmware (including HyperOS) and models from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra. If you’re tired of unnecessary news, advertising or just want to clean your desktop, read on.

Why Google News is on Xiaomi and can it be removed forever?

The Google News widget is integrated into the MIUI shell at the system application level, and its appearance is connected with:

• 📱 Xiaomi and Google agree to pre-installe Google services on devices with Google Mobile Services (GMS).
• 🔄 Updates to the firmware: after the update MIUI The widget can come back even if you have deleted it before.
• 🛠️ Reset: After Hard Reset, all system widgets return to their places.

Can it be permanently removed? Technically yes, but with reservations:

• ✅ No Root Rights: The widget will disappear, but may return after the update.
• ⚙️ Root-rights: You can delete the system application com.google.android.apps.magazines forever.
• ⚠️ In some models (for example, POCO F5 Xiaomi 13T) widget is tied to the launcher and is removed only by changing the shell.

⚠️ Note: Disabling Google system services may cause Google Play Services to crash, notifications and sync. If you use Gmail, Google Drive or YouTube, check if they are up after the changes.

Method 1: Hiding the widget through launcher settings (without root rights)

The simplest method, which works on most Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO devices with MIUI 12-15, does not remove the widget completely, but removes it from the home screen:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the home screen, then select Screen Settings (or Home Screen → Settings).
2. Scroll down to the "Widgets" or "Additional Settings" section.
3. Find the “Google” or “News” option and turn off the slider next to it.
4. If you don’t have an option, try dragging the widget left/right outside the screen (some firmware uses this).

On some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) the path may be different:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google → Disable

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI To avoid this, immediately after hiding, disable the automatic update of the Google app in the Play Market.

Disable Google Syncing|Check the version. MIUI|Make a backup copy of settings|Delete the cache of the application "Google"-->

Method 2: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If the widget is not hidden through the settings, you can disable it using ADB-This method doesn't require root rights, but it requires a computer and a computer. USB-Suitable for all Xiaomi models on Android 10–14.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on "Debugging by" USB» on the phone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Click 7 times to become a developer) → Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
3. Download Google’s Platform Tools and unpack the archive.
4. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with adb.exe and type: adb shell pm hide com.google.android.apps.magazines If the command didn't work, try: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.magazines

To return the widget, use:

adb shell pm unhide com.google.android.apps.magazines

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If ADB Does not recognize the device, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers USB Drivers or using other drivers USB-cable (preferably original).

Method 3: Remove via Google App Settings

In some versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 13 on Xiaomi 12T), the Google News widget is part of the Google Play Services app. It can be disabled or removed from updates:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Google app** (an icon with the letter “G” on a colored background).
3. Click on “Disable” (if the button is active) or “Delete Updates”.
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

If the "Disable" button is inactive:

• 🔧 Try clearing the cache and app data first.
• 📥 Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) where the widget won’t show up.

⚠️ Note: Disabling Google* may disrupt search, voice assistant, and other services. If Google Maps or YouTube stop working after the shutdown, return the settings back.

Method 4: Installation of an alternative launcher

If previous methods didn't work, the radical solution is to change the launcher, which will completely replace the standard MIUI interface, removing all system widgets, including Google News.

• 🌟 Nova Launcher – flexible setup, gesture support, no advertising.
• 🔧 Lawnchair – open source, minimalist design.
• 📱 Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for Xiaomi, supports dark theme.
• 🎨 Apex Launcher – customization of icons and transitions.

How to determine:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. After installation, click Home and select the new launcher as the main one.
3. In the launcher settings, disable all unnecessary widgets and MIUI elements.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Complete control of the interface.
• ✅ No system widgets and advertisements.
• ✅ The ability to return the standard launcher at any time.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Certain functions MIUI (For example, “Dual Applications” or “Second Space” may not work properly.
• ❌ On weak devices (e.g. Redmi) 9A) possible lag.

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Alternative launchers are the only way to permanently remove Google News without root rights and the risk of system service failures.

Method 5: Remove system application (routed devices only)

If you have root rights (like through Magisk), you can completely remove the Google News widget as a system app.This method is risky and can lead to unstable phone performance if you do something wrong.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support, such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer.
2. Go to /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
3. Find folders with names: com.google.android.apps.magazines GoogleFeedBack (if any)
4. Rename them by adding.bak at the end (e.g. com.google.android.apps.magazines.bak).
5. Reboot the phone.

An alternative method is to use ADB with root rights:

adb shell


su




pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.magazines

⚠️ Note: Deleting system applications may disrupt Google Play Services, leading to errors in the Play Market, Gmail and other services. TWRP Or Orange Backup.

What if Google News is back after the update?

Even after successful removal, the widget may reappear after the MIUI or Google Play Services update.

• 🔄 Turn off automatic app updates in the Play Market:
• 📵 Freeze the Google app** with Titanium Backup or App Quarantine (root required).
• 🛡️ Use a firewall (like NetGuard) to block internet access for the com.google.android.apps.magazines app.
• 🔧 Reverse to the old version MIUI, If the update brought the widget back (via Fastboot or Recovery).

On some firmware (for example, HyperOS on Xiaomi 14), the widget is tied to the “Google App”** – in this case, only replacing the launcher or manually deleting system files will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Google News removal on Xiaomi