How to permanently remove the news feed on Xiaomi: the complete guide

MIUI news feed is one of the most controversial elements of Xiaomi’s smartphone interface: on the one hand, it provides quick access to current events, weather and recommendations; on the other, it constantly distracts, consumes traffic and battery resources, and sometimes even shows unnecessary content. If you are tired of this element and want to completely remove it or at least minimize its impact, this article is for you.

Depending on the smartphone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13, etc.) and the firmware version (MIUI 14, HyperOS), the ways to turn off may differ. We have collected all the current methods, from standard settings to hidden features and even radical solutions for advanced users. Important: some options require unlocking the bootloader or root rights, so carefully assess the risks before applying them.

Why News Feed Appears on Xiaomi’s Screen

The news feed in MIUI is integrated at the system level and performs several functions:

• 📰 Content aggregation: Shows news, weather, app recommendations, and even ads (in some regions) Sources are customized automatically based on your location and interests.
• 🔄 Update in the background: even when you do not use a smartphone, the system loads new data, consuming traffic and battery power.
• 🎯 Personalization: Xiaomi analyzes your behavior (with user consent) to show more relevant content.
• 💰 Monetization: In some versions of firmware, the tape contains advertising blocks that generate revenue for the company.

By default, the tape is activated on the home screen (swipe left) and in the search menu. On the new versions of MIUI 14+ and HyperOS, it has become more aggressive, can appear even when you unlock the screen or in the notification panel, due to Xiaomi’s policy to increase user engagement in the Mi ecosystem.

⚠️ Note: On devices with firmware for the Chinese market (China) ROM) The news feed is often blocked from shutting down by standard methods, in which case alternative solutions described in the section on radical methods will be required.

Method 1: Disconnect the tape through standard settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI options. It is suitable for most models (Redmi 10, POCO F4, Xiaomi 12T, etc.) and does not require additional rights.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Main Screen (or Desktop on some versions).
3. Find the news item (may be called Mi Ribbon or Review).
4. Turn off the slider Show the news feed.
5. Additionally: tap on Feed Settings and turn off Personalized Recommendations and Auto Update options.

If the news item is not on the menu, try an alternative route:

1. Hold your finger on the empty spot on the main screen.
2. Select the Home Screen Settings.
3. Find the Lent option and deactivate it.

Check out the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone

Make sure your smartphone is connected to the Internet (you need to synchronize your settings)

Close all background apps (especially "Mi Browser" and "GetApps")

Make a backup copy of the main screen (optional)-->

On some devices (such as the POCO M4 Pro) after turning off, the tape may appear when searching.

1. Open the search bar on the main screen.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ Settings in upper right corner.
3. Turn off the show tape in search results.

⚠️ Attention: On firmware MIUI 13 and older after the system update, the tapes may reset!

Method 2: Remove via "Applications" (without root)

The news feed in MIUI works as a standalone app called com.miui.miservice (or com.miui.weather2 in newer versions), which can be disabled via the app menu, but not removed entirely without root rights.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, enter miservice or weather2.
3. Select the app you find (usually called MIUI Service or Weather Service).
4. Click Disable (or Remove Updates if the button is active).
5. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

This method doesn't remove the tape completely, but it stops it from working and prevents it from automatically updating, and after you reboot the smartphone, the tape can be activated again, in which case you repeat the procedure.

For HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14), this may not work because of the system architecture, and in this case, try the ADB method.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (without root)

If standard methods didn't work, you can use ADB, the Android Debug Bridge debugging tool, which doesn't require root, but it does require a computer and a little bit of training, and the advantage is that it turns off the tape at the system level, and it won't recover after the reboot.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 📱 Cable USB (original or quality)
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB smartphone
• 📦 Installed drivers ADB (You can download from the official Android website)

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (tap 7 times) Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers and enable USB Debugging.
2. Connect your smartphone to your computer and select File Transfer mode.
3. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device is displayed, continue.
5. Execute the command to disable the tape: adb shell pm hide com.miui.miservice For new versions of MIUI may require: adb shell pm hide com.miui.weather2
6. Reboot your smartphone.

Once this command is executed, the news feed will disappear from the system, but the application will remain in memory. To return it back, use the command adb shell pm unhide com.miui.miservice.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Xiaomi Mi) A3, POCO F1) After pm hide, you may have a weather widget error, and in this case, use an alternative method: adb shell pm disable-user. --user 0 com.miui.miservice

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If ADB does not recognize the device, try reinstalling drivers or using another USB-Also check if the Installation mode is enabled through USB developer-setting.

Method 4: Radical methods (with root or custom firmware)

If you are willing to go to extreme lengths, there are two options for removing your newsfeed completely:

Option A: Remove via TWRP (root required)

This method requires an unlocked bootloader and an installed custom recovery (TWRP).

1. Download the Magisk Feed Remover module (e.g. MIUI News Feed Remover).
2. Reboot to TWRP (clip Power + Volume up).
3. Set up the downloaded one. ZIP-file via Install.
4. Clean the cache (Wipe → Cache) and restart.

Option B: Manual deletion of system files

Risk: Incorrect actions can lead to a bootloop (a looped reboot).

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemAdSolution or /system/app/NewsArticle
3. Remove or rename the folders MiuiSystemAdSolution and NewsArticle.
4. Clear the cache to /data/data/com.miui.miservice.
5. Reset the device.

On HyperOS, the paths may be different. Use the command to determine exactly:

adb shell pm list packages | grep -i news

Method 5: Alternative launchers (bypass)

If none of these methods worked, or you're afraid to interfere with system files, you can just replace the standard launcher with a third-party one, which will hide the news feed, but it won't physically delete it.

• 🏠 Nova Launcher – flexible setup, no advertising, gesture support.
• ⚡ Lawnchair is a lightweight open source launcher optimized for Xiaomi.
• 🎨 Microsoft Launcher – Windows integration, minimalist design.
• 🔍 Action Launcher – Support for responsive icons and fast search.

How to determine:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play.
2. Open the app and follow the setup instructions.
3. In MIUI settings, select the new default launcher: Settings → Applications → Default → Launcher
4. Turn off the standard com.miui.home launcher via ADB (optional).

The downside of this method is that some MIUI features (like Double-Tap for locking) may not work properly, and third-party launchers do not support Xiaomi’s Super Wallpapers.

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Replacing the launcher is the safest way to get rid of the news feed, but it doesn't remove it from the system. Root rights are required to completely remove it.

What to do if the news feed is back after the update

Xiaomi regularly releases MIUI updates that can restore disabled system applications, if after the update the tape reappears:

1. Repeat the shutdown via Settings → Applications or ADB.
2. Freeze the app with Titanium Backup (root required).
3. Reverse to the previous firmware version via the Mi Flash Tool (risky, can lead to data loss).
4. Install a Magisk module to block system application updates (e.g., DisableForceEncrypt).

On HyperOS, the problem is particularly acute, as the system aggressively restores standard components, in which case only complete removal through TWRP or switching to custom firmware (for example, LineageOS) will help.

⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi with firmware for the Chinese market (China) ROM), updates may come more often and automatically turn on the feed. To avoid this, turn off automatic update checks in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi News Feed