How to permanently remove news from the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note: all ways

The lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones often turns into a real news board: weather, advertising, Mi Browser tape and other notifications prevent you from quickly unlocking the phone. Especially annoying when you lift the device instead of time and date, you are shown titles three years ago or game ads. The problem is that MIUI by default aggressively integrates Xiaomi services into the system interface, and turn them off is not as easy as it seems.

In this article, all the working ways to remove news from the lock screen for Redmi Note 10/11/12 models (including Pro versions) on MIUI 12, 13 and 14. We will discuss both standard settings and hidden tricks that do not require root rights. Importantly, some methods may differ depending on regional firmware (global, Chinese, EEA).

Why news appears on the lock screen

The culprit is the MiuiDaemon system application (com.miui.daemon), which is responsible for displaying content on a locked screen, and it interacts with:

  • 🌐 Mi Browser – shows news feed and advertisements
  • 📊 MiuiSystemUI – manages weather widgets and calendar
  • 🔄 Geolocation Services – Uploads Local News
  • 📱 Themes app – sometimes adds banner ads

Even if you turn off all notifications manually, MIUI can automatically turn them back on after you update the system, especially for firmware in China, where ads are built into the kernel. Global versions (EEA) are usually more user-friendly, but news can slip through there.

📊 What kind of Redmi Note model do you have?
Redmi Note 10/10 Pro
Redmi Note 11/11 Pro
Redmi Note 12/12 Pro
Another Xiaomi model
Not Xiaomi.

Method 1: Disconnect via lock screen settings

The most obvious method is to use built-in MIUI options, which works on most global firmware, but may not be available on Chinese versions.

  1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
  2. Slip on the item Style of the lock screen.
  3. Choose any style without a news feed (usually the "Classic" or "Simple" variants).
  4. Scroll down and turn off the Recommendations slider.
  5. Go back and go to Additional Settings → Lock screen widgets.
  6. Disable all news-related widgets (Mi Browser, Weather, Calendar).

If there is no point to show recommendations, your firmware does not support this disabling through the GUI. In this case, move on to the following methods.

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Mi Browser is the main news provider on the lock screen, and it can be disabled, but not removed (since it is system-based).

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
  2. Find the Mi Browser (or just the Browser).
  3. Tap to disable (do not "Delete updates!").
  4. Confirm the action – this will remove all updates and return the browser to the factory version.
  5. Then go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
  6. Turn off sync for Browser and News.

After that, the news should disappear within 10-15 minutes. If not, restart your phone. Importantly, disabling your browser can affect some system functions, such as quick search in the app menu.

What happens if you delete the Mi Browser update?
When you roll back to the factory version, the browser will lose all stored data (bookmarks, history), but the news feed on the lock screen will disappear. However, the next system update, MIUI can automatically update the browser back.

Method 3: Using ADB to Deep Shut Down

If previous methods didn’t work, you’ll need to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer, but is guaranteed to clean up news even on Chinese firmware.

You'll need:

  • 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
  • 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
  • 📱 Included debugging by USB phone-on
  • 🛠️ Utility. ADB Tools by Google

Instructions:

  1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
  2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
  3. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
  4. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) in the folder with ADB.
  5. Follow the commands in turn: adb shell pm hide com.miui.daemon pm hide com.android.browser pm hide com.miui.browser
  6. Reboot your phone: adb reboot.

These commands hide the system applications responsible for the news, so to get it back, use pm unhide instead of pm hide.

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If news still appears after the commands are executed, add another line: pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution – this will turn off the MIUI advertising module.

Method 4: Reset the lock screen settings

Sometimes the news feed gets eaten up by a setup failure, and in such cases, a partial reset without loss of data helps.

  1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
  2. Slip on Settings Reset.
  3. Select Reset the lock screen settings (not a full reset!).
  4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After resetting, reset the lock screen by choosing a no-news style (see Method 1).This method is especially effective after the MIUI update, when the old settings conflict with the new firmware version.

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Resetting the lock screen settings does not delete your data (photos, contacts, messages), but returns all display parameters to factory values.

Method 5: Install custom firmware (for advanced)

If nothing works, the radical method is to run a customized version of MIUI (e.g. Xiaomi.eu or LineageOS) that removes all advertising modules and news widgets at the system level.

Advantages:

  • ✅ Complete lack of news and advertising
  • ✅ Regular security updates
  • ✅ Additional functions (themes, gestures, etc.)

Disadvantages:

  • ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty)
  • ⚠️ Risk of "bricking" with incorrect firmware
  • ⚠️ The need to unlock the loader

Instructions for installing Xiaomi.eu:

  1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.
  2. Download the firmware Xiaomi.eu for your model from the official website.
  3. Install it via TWRP Recovery (pre-installing it is required).
  4. Run Wipe Dalvik/Cache after the firmware.

⚠️ Warning: Custom firmware voids warranty and may result in data loss.Before the procedure, make a full backup via Mi PC suite TWRP.

Comparison of methods: which to choose

MethodDifficultyEfficiencyRisks.PC required
Lock screen settings⭐⚠️ 60%No.No.
Mi Browser's shutdown⭐⭐✅ 80%System functions may be brokenNo.
ADB-team⭐⭐⭐✅ 95%Incorrect input - system failureYes.
Resetting settings⭐⚠️ 70%All widgets will drop.No.
Custom firmware⭐⭐⭐⭐✅ 100%Loss of warranty, risk of brickYes.

For most users, the best option is a combination of Method 1 + Method 2. If news continues to appear, try ADB. Castom firmware should only be considered if you are ready for possible problems.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users have typical problems when trying to remove news, and here are the most common ones:

  1. News comes back after the MIUI Solution Update: After each major update, repeat Method 2 (disable Mi Browser) and check the lock screen settings.
  2. It's not working. ADB-Pm hide Solution: Make sure you have debugging enabled USB You have approved your PC permission, and you also need to check that you are using the latest version of the platform-tools.
  3. All widgets, including weather, have disappeared Solution: In Settings → Lock screen → Widgets manually add back the desired items (for example, Watch or Calendar).
  4. There is no option to disable news on Chinese firmware Solution: Use Method 3 (ADB) or install global firmware via the Mi Flash Tool.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note models for the Chinese market (e.g., with the C suffix in the title) have news stitched at the core level, and only Xiaomi.eu or LineageOS will help in such cases.

Can you remove news without root rights?
Yes, all the methods in this article work without root. Root is only for removing system applications (Mi Browser, MiuiDaemon), but they can be simply disabled through ADB or settings.
Why did the Mi Browser shut down and the weather stop working?
Because some system functions in MIUI rely on Mi Browser components. To fix this, try reinstalling updates for the browser (but don’t enable it!). Alternatively, use a third-party weather widget like AccuWeather or Google Weather.
How do I get the news back if I change my mind?
If you have used Method 1 or 2, just turn the options off in the settings back. If you have used ADB, follow the commands: adb shell pm unhide com.miui.daemon pm unhide com.android.browser For custom firmware, you will need to reflash the phone back to the stock version.
Will this work on POCO or Black Shark?
Yes, since POCO and Black Shark use the same MIUI framework. However, the paths in the menu may be slightly different (e.g. Settings → Display → Lock Screen). For Black Shark, also check the settings in the JoyUI app.
Can you turn off news only for specific applications (for example, leaving the weather)?
Unfortunately, MIUI doesn't offer that flexibility; you can only turn off all news widgets completely or leave them, and the alternative is to use third-party launchers like Nova Launcher, which allow you to customize the lock screen in more detail.