How to permanently remove news from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro lock screen is loaded by default with a news feed from MIUI that not only distracts attention, but consumes traffic in the background. Many users face the problem that even after the options in the settings are turned off, news continues to appear after a few days.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can remove news from your lock screen, from basic settings to hidden MIUI features that the manufacturer doesn’t advertise. We’ll focus on the nuances of the Redmi 8 Pro with Android 9/10 firmware and MIUI 11/12, where the shutdown algorithm differs from the new models, and if you’re tired of unobtrusive advertising and unnecessary notifications, then we’ll set up.

Before you start, we recommend checking your device’s firmware version. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI. This information will help you choose the most effective method, as the path to settings may differ from one MIUI build to another. Also note that some methods require root rights or developer mode activation – we will note these cases separately.

1. Standard shutdown via lock screen settings

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to use the built-in options, but many users complain that after such a shutdown, news returns after 1-2 weeks, due to the work of Msa (Mi System Ads), which periodically resets settings.

To minimize the risk of reappearance of the tape, follow the instructions strictly:

1. Open Settings and go to the Lock Screen section.
2. Slip on the item Style of the lock screen (in some versions - Themes).
3. Choose Classic or Simple – these styles do not support the news widget.
4. Go back and turn off the slider Show notifications on the lock screen (optional).
5. Restart the device to apply the changes.

If you still have news after the reboot, you have Mi Video or Mi Browser on your device, which force you to integrate content, so move on to the next method.

2. Disconnection through the settings of the application "Themes"

Themes is not only responsible for the interface, but also for integrating news widgets, and even if you don't use custom themes, the service continues to run in the background to block its activity completely:

This method works for MIUI 11-13 and does not require any superuser rights.

• 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush on desktop).
• 🔍 Go to Profile section (person icon in lower right corner).
• ⚙️ Click on the gear Settings in the upper right corner.
• 🚫 Turn off the Recommendations slider on the lock screen.
• 🔄 Return to the main menu of the application and tap on the icon More (three dots) → Notification settings → Turn off all permissions.

Important: After these actions, the Themes app will stop updating the content, but it will be able to manually run it to change the design. If the Recommendation clause on the lock screen is missing, then your version of MIUI uses a different news integration mechanism (see section 4).

3. Block through notification settings for system applications

The news feed on the Redmi 8 Pro lock screen is often linked to notifications from Xiaomi services such as Mi Video, Mi Browser or GetApps. These apps have rights to display content even without your consent, to deny them access:

The instructions are relevant for Android 9/10:

• 🛠️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search box, type Mi Video (or Mi Browser, GetApps).
• 📵 Select the app and tap Notifications.
• 🚫 Turn off the slider Allow notifications.
• 🔄 Repeat the steps for all of the listed applications.

After that, the system will no longer receive data for the news feed, but some users note that after 1-2 updates to MIUI rights are restored, in which case you will need to repeat the procedure or use radical methods (section 5).

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If news is still coming after disabling notifications, check for updates for Mi Video and Mi Browser apps on Google Play. Sometimes older versions of services ignore system settings.

4. Hidden MIUI settings: Disconnect via ADB

For power users willing to work with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), there is a reliable way to turn off news for good, a method that doesn’t require root rights, but involves connecting the device to a computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers and turn on USB Debugging.

Redmi 8 Pro

Terminal

adb devices

(Serial number of the device must be displayed).

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_magazine_enabled 0

Reboot your smartphone.

If the news disappeared after the reboot, the method worked. Otherwise, try an alternative command:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.magazine

com.miui.magazine

5. Radical method: Removal of system applications (requires root)

If all previous methods failed, the last resort is to remove the system components that are responsible for news, which is irreversible and requires root rights, and can lead to unstable firmware, and use it only if you are prepared for possible consequences.

List of applications that can be removed:

Use any root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or FX File Manager) to delete:

1. Go to /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
2. Find the folders with the names from the table above.
3. Delete folders or rename them (e.g., adding.bak at the end).
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Removal of system applications may lead to errors in the work MIUI, including the impossibility of obtaining OTA-Before the procedure, make a full backup through TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool.

6.Alternative launchers: bypassing system constraints

If you don’t want to interfere with system files, but standard methods don’t work, consider using a third-party launcher. Some shells (for example, Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) allow you to completely customize the lock screen, including removing news widgets.

How it works:

• 📲 Install an alternative launcher from Google Play.
• 🔧 In the launcher settings, find the Lock Screen or Widgets section.
• 🚫 Turn off the option to show system widgets.
• 🎨 If necessary, adjust your own lock screen style.

The downside of this method is that not all launchers support a full lock screen replacement on Xiaomi. For example, Nova Launcher requires an additional Nova Lockscreen module that can conflict with MIUI. Before installing, check compatibility with your firmware version.

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Using third-party launchers is the safest way to remove news without tampering with system files, but some features (such as a fingerprint or Face Unlock) may not work properly.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after a successful news blackout, Redmi 8 Pro users are facing a tape return, and consider the typical causes and ways to address them:

Problem 1: News comes after the MIUI update.

Solution: Updates often reset settings. After installing a new firmware, repeat the steps from Section 2 or Section 4 (via ADB).

Problem 2: The lock screen displays an empty field instead of news.

Solution: This is normal behavior after disabling widgets. To remove the empty space, change the lock screen style to Classic (see section 1).

Problem 3: The ADB (device unauthorized) team is not working.

Solution: Remove the device from the list of authorized in the developer settings (Settings) → Additionally. → For developers → Withdraw permits USB-Debugging, then reconnect and confirm access.

⚠️ Note: If you use an informal firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the news feed MIUI It's not the default, and it may indicate that you're not fully cleaned before you're firmware, so you need to wipe the partition again. /system.

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