How to permanently remove news from the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 10: working methods of 2026

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 lock screen is loaded with unnecessary news, ads and weather widgets by default, which not only distract but also consume battery power in the background. Even after a manual swipe down, the tape returns every time you unlock it, a feature of MIUI firmware that the manufacturer positions as a “useful service.” In practice, users face slowing unlock animations, random clicks on ads and traffic leaks.

In this article, 5 proven ways to completely disable news on the Redmi 10 lock screen, including hidden MIUI settings that Xiaomi does not advertise. The methods work on all firmware versions (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS), but some require superuser rights or additional manipulations. We will also discuss why a standard shutdown through the Lock Screen menu often does not work and how to fix it.

Why news is coming back: MIUI's hidden mechanisms

The problem with returning the news feed after a shutdown is due to the background synchronization of Xiaomi services. Even if you manually remove the tick in the settings, the system automatically loads the content through:

• 🔄 Service msa (Mobile Services) SDK) — Responsible for push notifications and personalized content.
• 📡 MIUI Daemon: A system process that restores “recommended” widgets.
• 📱 Themes app (com.android.themes) – manages the design of the lock screen, including the news feed.

What's more, MIUI 12+ has added an Adaptive Lock mechanism that analyzes your behavior and adjusts content, for example, if you check the weather often, the system will load the weather widget even after it's removed, which is not a bug, but a feature, which is how Xiaomi increases user engagement in its ecosystem.

⚠️ Note: Disabling the services of msa or MiuiDaemon through ADB This method can disrupt push notifications from banking apps and instant messengers, and only use it if you are prepared for the consequences.

Method 1: Standard Switch Off Through Settings (Works 60% of the time)

Let’s start with the official method that Xiaomi offers in the documentation, which doesn’t always work, but it’s worth trying first:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the item "Style of the lock screen".
3. Choose the option "Simple" or "Classic" (without widgets).
4. Go back and turn off the "Show recommendations" slider.
5. Reboot the phone.

If the news comes back after the reboot, then the MIUI recovery mechanism has worked, and then you can move on to alternative methods.

Method 2: Disconnecting via "Themes" (hidden section)

The Themes app (com.android.themes) is responsible for the design of the lock screen, including the news feed, and its settings are hidden deep in the menu:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on your desktop).
2. Go to the "Block screen" section.
3. Choose any theme without widgets (e.g., "Pure View" or "Minimalism").
4. Click "Apply" and confirm the change.
5. Return to Settings → Lock screen and once again disable the slider "Recommendations".

This method works because the themes in MIUI take precedence over system settings. If you apply a theme without widgets, the system will not be able to restore the news feed through MiuiDaemon.

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If there are no suitable options without widgets in the Themes section, download a third-party theme from the official Xiaomi store (see "No Widgets" or "Clean Lockscreen" tags).

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you’ll need to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your phone to your computer, but is guaranteed to wipe out news for good.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB Redmi 10 (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Next, run commands in the terminal (Windows/macOS/Linux command line):

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.weather2




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




pm hide com.android.themes lockscreen_news




settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 0

Once you've done the commands, restart your phone. The news will disappear, but there's a caveat:

⚠️ Note: pm uninstall commands remove system applications only for the current user. MIUI To avoid this, repeat the procedure after each major update.

Method 4: Use of third-party launchers (without root)

If you don't want to mess with ADB, you can trick the system with a third-party launcher, and the principle is simple: MIUI only loads news on a standard lock screen, and if you replace it with an alternative one, the problem will disappear.

The best options for Redmi 10:

To install a third-party lock screen:

1. Download the selected launcher from Google Play.
2. Open the app and follow the setup instructions.
3. In the launcher settings, find the section "Block screen" and activate it.
4. When you request, allow access to notifications and special features.

After that, the standard MIUI lock screen will be replaced with an alternative one, without news or advertising, but note that some launchers may slow down the unlocking by fingerprint.

Method 5: Manual removal of system APKs (requires root)

If you have root rights, you can radically delete the system files that are responsible for news, which is a method that gives 100% results, but it is not guaranteed and can lead to unstable operation of the phone.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/.
3. Delete or rename (add.bak) the following files: MiuiDaemon.apk MiuiSystemUI.apk Weather2.apk (weather widget) MsaGlobal.apk (personalization service)

Settings → Storage → Clean the cache

Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Removal MiuiSystemUI.apk If the phone is stuck on the Redmi logo after the reboot, try to go to Recovery Mode. + Volume up) and recover deleted files from backup.

What to do if news comes back after MIUI update

After installing new versions of MIUI or HyperOS, all lock screen settings are reset, which is due to Xiaomi forcibly updating system APKs, including those responsible for the news feed.

To prevent the news from returning:

• 📵 Turn off automatic updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update.
• 🔒 Block the update of specific applications through ADB: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.discover
• 🛡️ Use a firewall (such as NetGuard) to block internet access for com.miui.miservice and com.miui.weather2.

If the update is already installed and the news is back, repeat Method 3 (ADB) or Method 5 (root), as the standard shutdown via the post-up settings does not work.

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After each major update MIUI (for example, 13 on 14 All system applications are restored, and to get rid of the news forever, you either have to refuse updates or repeat the shutdown procedure through the service. ADB/root.

FAQ: Frequent questions about news on Redmi 10 lock screen