How to permanently remove “interesting facts” from the lock screen Xiaomi: all ways

Why Xiaomi is showing facts on the lock and can they be turned off?

Xiaomi’s lock screen on MIUI is often turned into a feed of uninteresting facts, weather notifications or banner ads. These “useful” prompts come from the Lock screen magazine feature, which is activated by default on most devices. The manufacturer positions it as a way to diversify the user experience, but in practice many owners of Redmi, Poco or Black Shark consider this as annoying advertising or useless information.

The main problem is that there is no obvious switch to turn off. Depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or 15) and regional firmware, the path to settings may differ, and in some cases the option is completely hidden. Moreover, after system updates, the function sometimes turns on automatically, even if you previously deactivated it. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, from standard settings to editing system files for advanced users.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

On most Xiaomi devices with global or European firmware, the function is disabled via the lock screen menu.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the item Lock screen log (or Lock screen magazine in English version).
3. Transfer the slider to the Off position for the option to Show interesting facts.
4. Save the changes and restart the device (optional, but recommended for settings).

If you don't have Lock Screen Log on your menu, you're either Chinese firmware or an outdated version of MIUI (below 12.5).

⚠️ Note: Some Poco models (e.g. Poco) X3 Pro) after the lock log is disabled, weather widgets may disappear. To return them, you will have to manually add them through Settings. → Lock screen → Widgets.

Method 2: Using Developer Mode (for hidden options)

If the standard path didn’t work, try activating the developer mode and disabling the feature through hidden settings.This method works on MIUI 13/14 and later:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
3. Find the USB Debugging option and turn it on (this is a must for further action).
4. Connect your phone to your PC and use the command ADB: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_magazine_enabled 0

After you execute the command, restart the device. The facts from the lock screen should disappear. If the command does not work, check the correct input or try an alternative:

adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_allow_remote_module 0

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If you don’t have a PC, you can use the app. ADB AppControl from Google Play. ADB-commands directly from the phone without connecting to the computer.

Method 3: Disable via ad settings (for Chinese firmware)

On Chinese-based ROM devices, the Facts feature is often tied to the MSA (Miui System Ads) personalized advertising system to disable:

1. Go to Settings → Memory → Cleaning (or Security → Cleaner).
2. Slip the gear icon in the upper right corner and select Advertising Settings.
3. Turn off all sliders related to personalization: 🔄 Personalized recommendations 📢 Promotional notices 🌍 Local proposals

Return to the lock screen menu and check if the facts have disappeared.

If this method doesn't work, it's hard-wired into the firmware, so you can either reflash the device to the global version or use the radical methods in the next section.

Method 4: Editing system files (for advanced users)

This method requires root rights and is designed for power users, it's suitable if previous methods have failed or you have custom firmware. Wrong actions can cause a system to crash, so back up before you start!

Instructions for devices with Magisk:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk/res/values/
3. Find the bools.xml file and open it in the text editor.
4. Find a line: <bool name="config_lockScreenMagazineEnable">true</bool> and replace true with false.
5. Save the file, restart the device.

If the facts remain after the reboot, check for duplicate lines in the file or try to disable the service via Titanium Backup (freeze the process com.miui.magazine).

Method 5: Using third-party launchers

If you don't want to go through the settings, you can just replace the standard lock screen with an alternative one.

• 📱 Nova Launcher + Sesame Lock Screen plugin (allows you to customize the lock).
• 🔒 AcDisplay – Minimalist lock screen with notifications.
• 🎨 KLCK Lock Screen Maker (requires) KWLP fully functional).

Note that third-party launchers may conflict with Xiaomi system services, especially on newer versions of MIUI 14/15.

⚠️ Note: Some screen locking applications (e.g, CM Locker) collects user data. Before installing, review the privacy policy!

Compatibility table with MIUI versions

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Nana MIUI 15 standard shutdown through settings is unstable. If facts reappear after reboot, use ADB-commands or editing system files.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the methods, but the “interesting facts” keep popping up, there are a few radical solutions:

1. Flashing to custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) will completely remove all Xiaomi system services, but will require unlocking the bootloader and may take away your warranty.
2. Reset to factory settings. Sometimes it helps if the problem is caused by an update conflict. Remember to back up!
3. A call for Xiaomi to report the problem via an official chat or forum, and in some cases, engineers can provide a special firmware without a lock log.

It’s also worth checking if your device is a participant in the MIUI beta. Beta often includes experimental features that are difficult to disable. To exit the beta program, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap the MIUI logo 10 times, then select Stable version.

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