How to permanently remove news from the lock screen Xiaomi: the complete guide

Xiaomi’s lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on a smartphone, but it’s not always the content that pleases the eye. News feed, which automatically loads onto a locked screen, can be annoying for many reasons, from intrusive advertising to unnecessary traffic waste, especially for MIUI users, where the feature is on by default and it’s not always obvious how to turn it off.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can remove news from your lock screen, from standard settings to hidden features to radical methods. You’ll learn how to do this on different versions of MIUI (12 to 14), which Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models support these or those options, and how to avoid typical setup errors. If you’re tired of unnecessary notifications or want to save battery power, read on.

Why do news appear on the lock screen and can it be removed?

The news feed on the lock screen is part of Xiaomi’s ecosystem, integrated into the MIUI shell, and it uploads content from Xiaomi services (such as Mi Browser or Mi Video) and partner sources, the main reasons for its emergence are:

• 🔄 Automatic activation when you first turn on your smartphone (many users miss this step during setup).
• 📱 Updates MIUI, After which the function can be re-enabled.
• 🌍 Regional settings: In some countries (e.g. India, China) tape is activated by default and more difficult to turn off.
• 📶 Background data synchronization that wastes traffic and battery power.

The good news is that you can remove news from the lock screen on any Xiaomi smartphone, including the budget models Redmi and POCO, but the methods differ depending on the version of MIUI and the firmware region. The bad news is that in some cases (for example, on Chinese firmware) additional manipulation or even root rights will be required.

If you use a smartphone with Global ROM, the chances of success are higher – the manufacturer takes into account the preferences of international audiences. On the Chinese versions (China ROM) you may need workarounds.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in system options, and it is suitable for most devices on MIUI 12, 13 and 14, including the Xiaomi 11/12/13 series, Redmi Note 10/11/12 and POCO F3/F4/F5 models.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Lock Screen (or Lock Screen in English).
3. Find the news and weather item (could be called Lock Screen News or Mi Feed).
4. Turn off the slider next to the option to Show news (or Enable news feed).
5. Confirm the action if the system requests.

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

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 📌 Find the Mi Feed app (or News) and turn it off.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14 for Redmi Note 12), the option may be hidden deeper:

Settings → Lock screen → Additional settings → Lock screen style → Classic

⚠️ Note: On Chinese firmware (China) ROM) The standard shutdown may not work. In this case, try method 3 or 4.

Method 2: Remove the Mi Feed application (for advanced users)

If standard settings don’t work, you can try removing or freezing the Mi Feed system app that handles news impressions, a method that requires an unlocked bootloader and super-user rights (root), but produces 100% results.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Magisk (to obtain root rights) and Root Explorer (or any other root-enabled file manager).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiFeed or /system/app/MiFeed.
3. Delete the MiFeed folder or rename it (for example, in the MiFeed_bak).
4. Reboot your smartphone.

Alternative without removal:

• 🛠️ Use Titanium Backup or App Inspector to Freeze Mi Feed.
• 🔧 V ADB Shell execute the command: pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.mifeed

Warning: Removing system applications can cause the phone to malfunction.Before manipulation, back up via TWRP or Mi Cloud.

Method 3: Reset the lock screen settings

If news continues to appear despite all options being turned off, try resetting the lock screen settings to factory-based.This doesn't affect user data, but returns all display settings to the out-of-the-box state.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Reset Lock Screen Settings (or Reset Lock Screen Settings).
3. Confirm the action.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Set up the lock screen again, do not turn on the news option.
• 📵 Turn off automatic updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Update the system to avoid re-activation of the function.

This method is particularly effective for devices on MIUI 13, where sometimes bugs occur with saving settings.

Method 4: Use of alternative launchers

If none of the previous methods worked, you can get around the problem with a third-party launcher that supports customization of the lock screen.

• 📱 Nova Launcher + Nova Lockscreen plugin (requires root).
• 🎨 Action Launcher with Locking Settings.
• 🔒 C Lockscreen (a separate application to replace the standard screen).

How to set up:

1. Install the selected launcher from Google Play.
2. Activate it as a default launcher.
3. In the launcher settings, find the Lock Screen section and turn off the display of system widgets.

The downside of the method: some features (such as a fingerprint or Face Unlock) may not work well. Before installing, check compatibility with your Xiaomi model on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 smartphones can automatically return the standard launcher after the update.To avoid this, disable auto-update system applications in Settings → Annexes → Auto-update.

Method 5: Switching to custom firmware (for power users)

If you’re ready for drastic measures, installing custom firmware (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or xiaomi.eu) will completely remove the news feed and other unnecessary Xiaomi services.

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (bootloader).
• 📱 Established TWRP ornamental.
• 🛠️ Experience with working with ADB and Fastboot.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (the official Xiaomi tool).
2. Install TWRP for your model.
3. Download the appropriate custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu for the global version without Chinese services).
4. Flush the firmware through TWRP.

Advantages of custom firmware:

Disadvantages: loss of warranty (if unlocked loader) and the risk of "bricking" the device with incorrect firmware.

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Before installing custom firmware, check its compatibility with your model on xiaomi.eu or the 4PDA forum. Some firmware may not support NFC or cameras on budget models.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to remove news from the lock screen, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• 🔄 "After the shutdown, news returns after the reboot" → Check if automatic updates are enabled MIUI In the background. Turn it off in Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system → Settings (⚙️) → Auto-update.
• 📵 "No 'News and Weather' item in settings" → Your firmware may be Chinese (China) ROM). Try to change the region to a global one through Settings → Additionally. → Region (reset required).
• 🔒 "Fingerprints are not working after the launcher change" → Return the standard launcher or install a patch for compatibility through Magisk.
• 📱 "Nana POCO F3 The lock screen settings are not saved" → It's a famous bug. MIUI 13 for POCO. Update the firmware to the latest version or reset through TWRP.

If you use Xiaomi with dual firmware (A/B), the news may reappear after the system update.

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ → Selection of slot.
3. Select an active slot and repeat the news blackout for it.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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If standard methods don’t work, check the MIUI version and the firmware region. Chinese versions (China ROM) often block news outages, in which case changing the firmware to global or xiaomi.eu will help.