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

Why news on Xiaomi’s lock screen annoys users

The lock screen on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is filled by default with banner ads, weather widgets and, worst of all, the endless news feed from MIUI. These “recommendations” not only distract from the main notifications, but also consume up to 15% of the additional battery charge per day due to background synchronization.

According to a survey of Xiaomi owners in 2026, 68% of respondents cited a news feed on a locked screen as the most annoying feature of MIUI — ahead of even advertising in standard applications. while 42% of users do not know how to turn it off forever, since the path to settings is hidden in the depths of the menu or not at all in some regional firmware.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The most obvious method is to use built-in system options, which works on most devices with MIUI 12-15, but may not be available in firmware for some regions (e.g. India or China).

1. Unlock your phone and go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the item Style of the lock screen (in some versions - Additional settings).
3. Find the Show News switch on the lock screen and deactivate it.
4. Confirm the action if the system requests permission.

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

• 🔍 Settings → Annexes → Application management
• 📱 Find the lock screen and password (or Lock Screen) in the list)
• ⚙️ Tap Notifications and turn off all permissions for the newsfeed

Important: On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or Xiaomi 13T), this method only works until the first major update. After the MIUI update, the tape may return - in which case you will need to repeat the procedure or use alternative methods.

Method 2: Disconnection through "Developer Mode"

If standard settings don't work, you can use the hidden options of the developer mode, which is more reliable, but requires caution - incorrect changes can affect the stability of the system.

First, activate the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version (you will be notified "You became a developer").
3. Return to the main settings menu and open a new section → For developers.

Now turn off the news feed:

• 🔧 Find the debugging option by USB Then activate it (confirmation required).
• 📵 Scroll down to the Background Processes block and limit the work of the com.miui.systemAdSolution application (this is the service responsible for advertising and news).
• 🔄 Reset the device.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling system processes in developer mode may cause weather widgets or weather notifications to fail. If important features disappear after the reboot, return settings to the back of the system.

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If previous methods have failed, a radical way to turn off news via Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is to connect the phone to a computer, but it is guaranteed to remove the tape on all versions of MIUI, including MIUI 14/15.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 📋 Installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB Tools
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)

Step-by-step:

1. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings (see Method 2).
2. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (or Terminal) and type:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm hide com.xiaomi.mipicks

Once you've done the commands, restart the device. The news feed will disappear, and the system updates won't be able to return it.

adb shell pm hide com.miui.weather2

This will remove the weather widget from the lock screen, but completely remove all third-party elements.-->

⚠️ Note: Pm hide commands only work on the MIUI It's root-rights or unlocked bootloaders, and on stock firmware, it can cause an error, and the alternative is to use the adb shell pm disable-user command, but it will reset after the reboot.

Method 4: Installation of an alternative launcher

If you're tired of not only the news, but the whole MIUI design, you can install a side launcher that completely replaces the lock screen, a method that's suitable for users willing to sacrifice some features for the sake of cleanliness.

The best options for Xiaomi:

To replace the lock screen:

1. Install the selected launcher from Google Play.
2. Set it as the default launcher in the settings (Settings → Applications → By default).
3. In the launcher settings, find the Lock Screen section and activate it.
4. Turn off the MIUI lock system screen via Settings → Lock screen → Style → No lock screen (if available).

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Alternative launchers do not block MIUI system notifications. If news continues to come in the curtain, use them with Method 1 or 2.

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

The most radical method is the physical deletion of the files responsible for the newsfeed, which is only suitable for users with unlocked bootloader and root rights, since it requires access to system folders.

List of files for deletion:

• 📁 /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemAdSolution/MiuiSystemAdSolution.apk
• 📁 /system/priv-app/Mipicks/Mipicks.apk
• 📁 /system/app/Weather2/Weather2.apk (Optionally, if you don’t need the weather)

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Follow the paths and remove them. APK-files (pre-return the backup copy!).
3. Clean the cache in Settings → Storage → Clear the cache.
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Removal of system APK It may result in the inability to obtain OTA-Updates or malfunctions of Xiaomi services. Before the procedure, create a full backup through the TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool.

What to do if the news comes back after the update

One of the most common problems is returning the newsfeed after installing a new MIUI update, which is because the system automatically resets some of the default settings to prevent this from happening:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates MIUI: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update (off).
• 📵 Freeze system applications: Use Titanium Backup or Lucky Patcher (root required) to freeze com.miui.systemAdSolution.
• 🛡️ Install a patch through Magisk: The Magisk repository has modules like MIUI Debloater that permanently removes advertising services.

If the tape does reappear, repeat the steps from Method 1 or Method 3 (ADB). Also check if new system applications appear in the Settings list → Apps → Application Management – sometimes Xiaomi adds them under different names (for example, com.xiaomi.mirecommender).

FAQ: Frequent questions about news on Xiaomi lock screen