How to permanently remove news from the tape widgets on Xiaomi: 5 working methods

The widget tape on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is often littered with unnecessary news, advertising and recommendations that prevent quick access to important widgets. Despite the convenience of the MIUI system, many users want to clear this screen of unnecessary information to focus on the weather, calendar or notes. The problem is that the manufacturer does not always provide an obvious way to completely turn off the news feed - especially in the latest versions of the shell.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to remove news from the left screen (or right, depending on the version of MIUI), including hidden settings, circumvention of restrictions through ADB, as well as alternative solutions for old and new models. Separately, we’ll look at the nuances for the Xiaomi 12/13/14 series, Redmi Note 11/12 and other popular devices. If standard methods do not work, we have backup options!

Why news appears in the widget feed and whether it can be removed forever

The news feed in MIUI is system-integrated and linked to Xiaomi Cloud and Mi Browser, and uploads content from multiple sources:

• 📰 Local news (based on your region, as defined by the SIM-card GPS).
• 🎯 Personalized recommendations (based on search history in Mi Browser and activity in apps).
• 🛒 Advertising (promotion of Xiaomi services, partner services and promotions).
• 🌍 Global Trends (if synchronization with Mi Account is enabled).

In theory, the tape should adapt to the interests of the user, but in practice it often shows irrelevant content. MIUI 12.5-14 developers have removed the ability to completely disable news through the GUI, leaving only the option to hide individual cards. ADB-team.

It is important to understand that some methods may reset after a system update, so we recommend combining several approaches for maximum efficiency.

Method 1: Standard shutdown via settings (for MIUI 12.5 and later)

If you have a relatively fresh version of the shell (MIUI 12.5-14), try the official method first.

1. Open the widget tape (swipe to the right on the main screen).
2. Scroll down to the "Ribbon Settings" block (or click on three dots). ⋮ top-right).
3. Select Settings → Interests.
4. Turn off all news categories (sliders should turn grey).
5. Go back and click Reset recommendations.

This method will reduce the number of impressions, but will not remove the tape completely. On some devices (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) after rebooting, the settings may reset.

Turn off Personalization in Settings → Special Options → Personalization |

Clear the Mi Browser app data in Settings → Applications → Application Management |

Turn off Mi Browser auto-update in Play Market (if used)|

Reset the device-->

Restriction: Some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for Redmi Note 10) may not have the "Interests" item, in which case you can proceed to the following methods.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (for power users)

If standard settings don’t work, the most reliable way is to turn off the tape via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that works on most devices, but requires a computer connection and developer mode.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI until the notification "You're a developer" appears.
2. Activate USB debugging: Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Enable USB debugging and confirm permission.

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miservice

This command removes the service responsible for the newsfeed, without root rights.

Once you have done the command, the widget tape will be empty, but the widget functionality (weather, calendar) will remain. If you want to return it all back, use:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.miservice

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Before using ADB, make sure that your Xiaomi model has drivers installed on your PC, which can be downloaded from the official MIUI Downloads website.

Method 3: Use of alternative launchers

If you don’t really need to use a standard MIUI launcher, you can install a third-party launcher (for example, Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher or Action Launcher), which completely replaces the widget screen.

• 🔄 Full control of widgets (you can add only the necessary ones).
• 🚫 No forced news feed.
• 🎨 Flexible configuration of the appearance.

How to install an alternative launcher:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. After installation, click the Home button and select the new launcher as the main one.
3. Configure the widgets through the launcher menu (usually a long tap on the home screen).

Disadvantage: Some MIUI system widgets (such as weather or pedometer) may not work on third-party launchers, in which case use similar widgets from Google or other developers.

Method 4: Editing System Files (requires root)

For users with root rights, there is a radical way to delete the system files responsible for the news feed, a method that is not recommended for beginners, as it can lead to unstable system operation.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk and back up the file.
3. Open the file in the APK Editor and delete the lines associated with com.miui.miservice.
4. Save the changes and restart the device.

The alternative is to delete the /system/app/MiuiDaemon file, but this could disrupt other system functions.

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Editing system files can lead to a "bootloop" (locked boot).Always back up through TWRP before making changes.

Method 5: Disconnect via Mi Account (for global firmware)

On devices with MIUI Global, some of the news is linked to a Mi Account, and if you turn off the data sync, the feed may stop updating.

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Disable sync for the following items: Mi Browser News (if any) Personalization

Settings → Applications → Application Management

Mi Browser

This method will not remove the tape completely, but will significantly reduce the number of impressions. For full effect, combine it with Method 1 (disable interest).

Comparison of methods: which to choose

To make it easier for you to determine, we have compiled a comparative table of all ways:

For most users, the best solution is a combination of Method 1 (settings) + Method 2 (ADB). If you do not want to mess with your computer, install a third-party launcher.

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On devices with MIUI China, the news feed is often more aggressive, in which case ADB or root are the only reliable ways.

Frequent problems and solutions

When you try to remove news, users encounter common mistakes, and we'll look at the most common ones.

⚠️ Attention: If after completion ADB-commands tape returned after the update - repeat the procedure. MIUI Restore remote services. To avoid this, disable automatic system updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

Problem 1: There is no “interest” option in the settings.

Solution: This means that your version of MIUI is highly customized (e.g., firmware for a specific region).

• Update the system to the latest version.
• Use it. ADB-method.
• Install a patch through Magisk (if there is root).

Problem 2: After removal through ADB, weather widgets stopped working.

Solution: The MIUI weather widget is dependent on com.miui.weather2. To return only the weather, do:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.weather2

Problem 3: The methods don’t work on POCO or Black Shark.

Solution: POCO-branded devices often have their own shell (POCO Launcher).

1. Install the standard MIUI launcher via APK.
2. Use ADB to remove com.miui.miservice and com.xiaomi.channel.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions