How to completely remove the news feed from the lock screen on Xiaomi: 3 proven ways

The lock screen on Xiaomi’s MIUI-enclosed smartphones often captures unnecessary news feeds — distracting, consuming traffic, and draining the battery. Even after upgrading to MIUI 14 or HyperOS, the default function remains active, and its shutdown is hidden in the depths of settings. In this article, we’ll look at all the working methods for removing the news widget, including hidden options for old and new Redmi, Poco, and Mi models.

Compounding the problem, the news feed can appear even after resetting or flashing, and the manufacturer has integrated it at the system services level, so standard shutdown via the Lock screen menu does not always work. We tested the solutions on Xiaomi 13 Pro (HyperOS), Redmi Note 12 (MIUI 14) and Poco F5 — all of which are relevant for firmware 2023-2026.

Why News Feed Appears on the Lock Screen

The news widget is part of Xiaomi’s ecosystem, tied to the Mi Browser service and the company’s cloud services, and it uploads content through:

• 🌐 Mi Browser is a built-in browser that works in the background even if you do not use it;
• 📡 Mi Push Service – System process responsible for notifications and background synchronization;
• ☁️ Xiaomi Cloud – Cloud Storage that transmits personalized news.

On new versions of MIUI and HyperOS, the tape can be activated automatically after:

• 🔄 Firmware updates (especially when switching to HyperOS);
• 📱 Resetting to factory settings;
• 🔧 Restore from backup via Mi Cloud.

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Redmi Note 11 with a MIUI 13) Newsfeed is linked to the system application com.miui.miservice. its forced stop via Settings → Applications may cause notifications to malfunction.

Method 1: Standard shutdown via lock screen settings

The simplest method that works on most Xiaomi devices (including the Poco X5, Mi 11 Lite and newer models) is suitable for MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the lock screen style (or lock screen settings on HyperOS).
3. Choose the current style (usually MIUI or HyperOS).
4. Scroll down and turn off the News Feed switch (or Show recommendations).
5. Confirm the changes by clicking Ready or Apply.

If the News Feed item is not on the menu, it means that your device is using a different version of the firmware.

Settings → Applications → Application Management → System applications → Lock screen → News Feed

⚠️ Note: Some firmware for Poco (e.g. Poco) F4 GT) The news feed is called Poco Launcher News Feed, and it needs to be turned off separately in the launcher settings.

Method 2: Disconnect via hidden MIUI settings (for power users)

If the standard method didn’t work, the news feed could be linked to system services, in which case the shutdown via hidden settings or the use of a new system will help. ADB-This is a way of testing it on Xiaomi. 12T, Redmi K50 and other flagships with MIUI 13/14.

Method A: Through the "Special Opportunities" menu

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Switch to System Settings (or additionally to HyperOS).
3. Find the Delete News Feed (may be called Disable Recommendations).
4. Activate the switch and restart the device.

Method B: Through ADB (computer)

This method will require:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools;
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version number);
• 🔌 USB-plug-in.

Follow the commands in order:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm hide com.miui.miservice




adb shell settings put global lock_screen_magazine_enabled 0

Once done, restart your phone. The news feed will disappear, but some system notifications (such as weather) may also disappear.

Method 3: Remove via application settings (for MIUI 14 and HyperOS)

On newer versions of firmware, the news feed can be linked to a separate system application to remove it:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three points in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes.
3. Find the apps: News Feed (com.miui.magazine); Mi Browser (com.android.browser); Mi Service Framework (com.xiaomi.misettings).
4. For each of them: Click Storage → Clear Data; Select Stop (if the button is active); Turn off Auto Start and Background Activity.

Important: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the com.miui.magazine application cannot be stopped by standard means, in which case only ADB or complete removal through Magisk (requires root rights) will help.

What to do if the news feed returns after the update

Many users are faced with the fact that after updating the firmware news feed appears again, this is due to the fact that Xiaomi resets some of the default settings to prevent its return:

1. Turn off automatic MIUI update: Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update; Tap three points → Settings → Turn off Auto boot.
2. Freeze system applications: Use App Freezer (requires root) or Island (to work in an isolated environment); add to the freeze list: com.miui.magazine, com.android.browser.
3. Install an alternative launcher: Launchers like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair allow you to completely replace the lock screen; In their settings, you can disable all system widgets, including the news feed.

For advanced users: If you use custom firmware (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS), the news feed is not the default, but it can reappear once you return to MIUI or HyperOS, in which case only the complete removal of system APKs via TWRP will help.

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If you don't want to use ADB, but the newsfeed is back, try disabling Mi Account in your account settings. Often, personalized news is tied to that account.

How to Check if the News Feed is Really Shut Down

Sometimes, after you manipulate the settings, the news feed stays active in the background, consuming traffic and battery power, to make sure it's completely deactivated:

1. Check traffic consumption: Open Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption; Find Mi Browser and News Feed apps – their activity should be zero.
2. Use ADB for diagnosis: adb shell dumpsys activity services com.miui.magazine If the answer has the running=false string, then the service is disabled.
3. View logs: Install the Logcat Extreme app from Google Play; filter logs by the magazine keyword – if there are no entries, the news feed is not active.

If the news feed still appears after all the checks, then your device is using regional firmware with forced integration of the news service, in which case only flashing to a global or European version of MIUI will help.

Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If all of the above methods have not worked, consider drastic measures:

• 🔧 Custom firmware installation: Firmware such as Pixel Experience or ArrowOS completely removes all Xiaomi services, including news feed; Requires unlocking the bootloader and installing via TWRP.
• 🛡️ Firewall use: Applications like NetGuard or AFWall+ (requires root) can block Internet access for com.miui.magazine; Create a rule to block.miui.com and.xiaomi.com domains.
• 📱 Lock screen replacement: Install a third-party screen locking app, such as Always On Edge or Lock Screen; in their settings, you can completely disable system widgets.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), some system applications are protected by the new Xiaomi Security Core system. their removal or freezing may result in a bootloader lock or inability to update the firmware.

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If you're not prepared for drastic measures, the safest way is to use ADB to turn off your news feed without deleting system files.It's a reversible process that won't affect the warranty.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi News Feed