How to completely remove the news feed on Xiaomi Poco X3: all ways

The MIUI news feed on Xiaomi Poco X3 is one of the most controversial features that the manufacturer imposes on users. For some, it is a convenient way to keep up with the latest developments, but for most smartphone owners it interferes: it eats traffic, slows the interface and distracts with unnecessary information. Unfortunately, Xiaomi does not provide an obvious “Delete” button – the tape is integrated into the system launcher and updated through background processes.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable news feeds on Poco X3 (including the Poco X3 NFC and Poco X3 Pro models) running on MIUI 12, 13 and 14. From simple tweaks to radical methods using ADB – choose the right option depending on your level of training.

Why News Feeds Are Getting Into Hand: 5 Top Problems

Before we get to the instructions, it's worth understanding why users are so eager to find ways to turn it off.

• 📉 Traffic consumption: The tape is updated in the background, consuming up to 150-300 MB per month (depending on the frequency of updates and the amount of content), especially critical for those who use limited mobile tariffs.
• 🐢 Slowing down the interface: On weak smartphones (a Poco) X3 Snapdragon-powered 732G not related to flagships) animation launcher can slow down due to background activity of the news widget.
• 🔋 Battery discharge: According to tests, the tape adds up to 3-7% of the charge consumption per day due to constant synchronization.
• 🚫 Content Imposition: Xiaomi’s algorithms often feature ads, clickbait headlines, and news from questionable sources.
• 🔒 Privacy concerns: To personalize your tape, the system collects data about your interests (even if you have not given explicit consent).

Interestingly, in some regions (for example, in Europe) Xiaomi allows you to turn off the tape through standard settings due to the requirements of GDPR. In Russia and the CIS, there is no such option - you have to use workarounds.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The simplest method that works on most Poco X3 devices with MIUI 12-14 is that it doesn’t remove the tape completely, but hides it from view and stops updates.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Desktop.
2. Scroll down to System Apps and select News Feed (or MIUI News Feed in English firmware).
3. Turn off the slider Show tape on the desktop.
4. Go back to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
5. Find the News Feed app (or com.miui.weather2), open its settings and select Stop, then Disable.

After that, the tape will disappear from the desktop, but the system process will remain active, and it will take one of the following ways to completely kill it.

Method 2: Using ADB to Deep Shut Down

If standard settings don’t work, you’ll need to use the Android debugging bridge (ADB), which removes the tape completely from the system, but requires a computer connection and basic command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Poco X3 to your computer and confirm the debugging permission on your phone.
2. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) and type:

adb devices

If the device appears in the list, execute the command to turn off the tape:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.weather2

To return the tape back, use:

adb shell pm unhide com.miui.weather2

⚠️ Note: After using pm hide, the tape will disappear from the system, but may return after a major update. MIUI. In this case, the procedure will have to be repeated.

Method 3: Installation of a third-party launcher

If you don't want to mess with the system settings, you can just replace the standard MIUI launcher with an alternative one, which not only removes the news feed, but also adds new features to the interface.

The best launchers for Poco X3:

After the launcher is installed:

1. Open it and select it as the default launcher.
2. In the new launcher settings, turn off all widgets and news feeds (if any).
3. If you wish, hide the MIUI system launcher through Settings → Applications → Disable.

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If after changing the launcher some system functions (for example, navigation gestures) are not working correctly, return the standard launcher and try another option from the list.

Method 4: Disable via hidden MIUI settings (for advanced)

MIUI has hidden parameters that allow you to disable system components, including the news feed, which requires caution, as improper actions can lead to failures.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information → Network Selection Menu (if this item is missing, the method is not suitable for your version of MIUI).
3. Go back to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
4. Find the News Feed (com.miui.weather2) and click Warehouse → Clear Data and Clear Cache.
5. Then go to Settings → Accounts and sync and turn off sync for News Feeds.

This method doesn't remove the tape completely, but it resets the tape and stops the updates. It requires ADB or root rights to completely remove it.

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The hidden MIUI settings may vary depending on the regional firmware. If the ##4636### combination doesn't work, try ##6484## or ##64663##.

What to do if the tape is back after the MIUI update

Xiaomi regularly releases updates that can restore disabled system applications. If the news feed appears again after the update, proceed by algorithm:

1. Check out MIUI version: Go to Settings → About Phone. If the update came recently, it may be that the manufacturer has returned the tape forcedly (forced).
2. Repeat disabling: Use the same method that worked before (via settings or ADB).
3. Reverse to the old version (if critical): Through Settings → About Phone → System Update, you can cancel the last update (available within 10 days of installation).
4. Install custom firmware: For example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS, where there is no news feed at all. Requires unlocking the bootloader!

⚠️ Note: Reverse updates or install custom firmware may result in data loss or device lock if you violate the procedure. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off the news feed