How to completely remove the news feed on Xiaomi Redmi: from simple settings to radical methods

MIUI news feed is one of the most controversial features of Xiaomi Redmi smartphones. On the one hand, it provides quick access to current events, weather and recommendations; on the other, many users find it intrusive, consuming traffic and battery power. If you fall into the second category, this article will help completely remove or at least minimize the presence of the tape on the home screen.

Complicating the problem is that Xiaomi regularly changes the layout of the settings and how the tape works in new versions of MIUI. What worked on the Redmi Note 10 in 2021 may not work on the Redmi 12 with firmware in 2026.We have collected relevant techniques, including hidden developer options, ADB commands and even radical removal of system applications for power users.

It’s important to understand that some methods require superuser rights (root) or unlock the bootloader, which can affect the warranty and security of the device. If you’re not ready for such measures, focus on the first three methods that work without additional manipulation.

1. Standard disabling news feed through settings

The easiest and safest way to do this is to use the built-in MIUI options, which are suitable for most Redmi models (from Redmi 9 to Redmi Note 13 Pro+) and does not require technical skills. However, the method has a limitation: the tape is not removed completely, but only hidden behind a gesture or replaced with an empty screen.

To turn off the tape in a standard way:

1. Open the Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Select the News Feed item (in some versions – Screen on the left or Smart Assistant).
3. Transfer the slider to the off position. or uncheck the tick from the option Show the tape.
4. Reboot your smartphone (required!) to make the changes take effect.

If after these actions the tape still appears when swiping to the left, try an alternative path:

• 📱 Keep your finger on the empty seat of the main screen → Screen settings → News feed → Shut down.
• 🔄 In some firmware, the option is hidden: Settings → Additionally. → Special facilities → Simplified mode (turn it on temporarily to deactivate tape).

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS (the new firmware for Redmi 2026), the path may be different. If you don't find a News Feed item, try searching by settings (the magnifier icon at the top of the screen) and type in the "Tape" request».

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If the tape continues to appear after the shutdown, check for updates to system applications in Google Play. Sometimes the failure is caused by older versions of Xiaomi services (for example, Mi Browser or GetApps).

2. Removal of updates to system applications

News feed at MIUI works through a complex of system services, among which the key roles are played by:

• com.miui.weather2 – weather and widgets
• com.miui.player – multimedia recommendations
• com.xiaomi.channel is the main module of the tape.

These apps can’t be removed completely without root, but you can roll them back to the factory version, which often removes the tape.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search, type in the application names from the list above (or scroll down to the Systems section).
3. For each app found, click ⋮ (three-point) → Remove updates.
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

If the Remove Updates button is inactive:

• 🔧 Try to stop the app first, then try again.
• 📦 Install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) – it can block the display of tape at the interface level.

⚠️ Warning: Reverse updates will reset the weather, alarm clocks and other related features, for example, on the Redmi Note 11, after this procedure, the weather widget on the locked screen may disappear, and you will have to reconfigure it.

3. Disconnecting the tape via ADB (no root)

If standard methods don’t work and you don’t want root rights, you can use USB debugging and ADB commands. This method is suitable for all Redmi models, including Redmi K50, Redmi 10 and newer devices.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS;
• 📱 Cable USB (preferably original);
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB (You can download from the official Android website).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the smartphone Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. 7 times click on the MIUI Version (you will be notified “You became a developer”). Return to Settings → Additional → For developers. Activate debugging over USB and Allow debugging (for charging only).

Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the trust in the computer (a request will appear on the smartphone screen).

ADB

adb devices

(Your device should be displayed)

adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.channel

adb shell pm hide com.miui.weather2

Reboot your smartphone.

If after the reboot the tape disappeared, but the weather on the home screen also disappeared, follow an additional command to restore it:

adb shell pm unhide com.miui.weather2

Developer mode is on

Installed ADB drivers on PC

USB debugging is allowed on the phone

The cable is connected to the USB 2.0 port (for stability)

Backup of important data is made

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⚠️ Note: Pm hide commands only work on the MIUI 12 On older versions (e.g., older versions, MIUI 11 on the Redmi 8) Use the adb shell pm disable-user instead --user 0 com.xiaomi.channel, however, may cause other system functions to fail.

4. Radical methods: removal of system APKs (root required)

If you are willing to go to extreme lengths and have your root bootloader unlocked, the news feed can be permanently removed, a method that is suitable for power users, as improper actions can lead to a device blink (completely inoperable).

List of applications responsible for the tape:

To delete, use a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer):

1. Go to /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
2. Find folders with names from the table (e.g. MiuiChannel for com.xiaomi.channel).
3. Delete folders or rename them by adding.bak at the end (e.g. MiuiChannel.bak).
4. Clear the cache and data of the remaining system applications through Settings → Applications.
5. Reset the device.