How to completely remove news from the screen of the Xiaomi phone: all the ways

Newsfeed on the home screen of Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO can be annoying: it takes up space, slows down the system and shows unnecessary content, especially for users who prefer a minimalist interface or want to save traffic. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to delete news, from standard MIUI settings to hidden features and radical solutions.

It is important to understand that the manufacturer intentionally integrates this tape into the shell, so some methods may require additional actions (for example, disabling system applications).We tested all options on the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 and Android 13/14, but note that on older models (Xiaomi Mi 8, Redmi Note 7), some features may be missing.

If you're ready to get rid of the "News" label on the left of the search box, or remove the swipe feed when you scroll to the left, read on. For those who want to go further, there are instructions to remove the system app com.miui.hybrid (but that requires caution!).

1. Standard news shutdown in MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way to do this is to use the built-in shell options, which are suitable for most models, including the Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5.

1. Open the Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Find the News Feed section (or App Vault on English firmware).
3. Switch the slider to the Off position for the item "Show news on the home screen".

On some devices (e.g. Redmi 10C), this path may differ: Settings → Applications → Smart Services → News Feed.

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If you turn off the tape when you swipe left, try rebooting your phone, and sometimes the changes only apply after the reboot.

Unfortunately, this method doesn't remove the widget completely, it just hides its content, and the News icon itself will remain to the left of the search bar, and to remove it, read the next section.

2.Removal of the News widget from the main screen

If you are annoyed by the tape icon itself (even without content), it can be hidden by setting the screen layout, which works on all devices with MIUI 12+:

• 📱 Put your finger on the empty spot on the main screen. → Select “Home screen settings».
• 🔧 Go to Screen Makeup» → «Style».
• ✅ Select the option “No App Vault” (or “Standard” on some firmwares).

After that, the news icon will disappear, but the swipe to the left can still open the empty tape.To completely deactivate this gesture, you will need to disable the system application (more about this below).

3. disabling the system application "News" (App Vault)

To completely remove the tape, you will have to deactivate the system application com.miui.hybrid. This works on most devices, but requires administrator rights or ADB.

Method 1: Through Application Settings (without ADB)

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔎 In the search, type “News” or “App Vault».
• 🚫 Click "Disable" (if the button is active).
• ⚠️ Confirm the action – this will remove all updates and reset the application settings.

Method 2: ADB (for advanced users)

If the “Disable” button is inactive, use the command:

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

Once done, restart your phone. The news feed will disappear, but updating your MIUI over OTA may become impossible - keep that in mind!

4.Reset launcher settings (if tape is back)

Sometimes, after the MIUI update, the news feed reappears, in which case the launcher reset will help:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Louncher app (or MIUI Launcher).
3. Click on “Storage” → “Clear Data”.
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

⚠️ Warning: This will remove all your home screen settings (Icons, folders, widgets) and pre-screenshot the current layout!

If the reset didn’t work, check to see if com.miui.hybrid has returned to active status, and on some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global) it automatically turns on after the update.

5.Use of third-party launchers

A radical but effective way to install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher, Lawnchair or Hyperion) would completely replace the standard MIUI interface and remove all built-in widgets, including news.

Pros of the method:

• 🎨 Full customization of the main screen.
• 🚀 Absence of systemic constraints MIUI.
• 🔒 No risk of damaging system files.

Cons:

• ⚠️ Certain functions MIUI (For example, navigation gestures may not work properly.
• 🔋 Low battery consumption due to third-party application.

To install a third-party launcher:

1. Download it from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. When you first start, select it as the default launcher.
3. Customize the main screen for yourself – without news and unnecessary widgets.

6. Manual removal via TWRP (for power users)

If you're willing to go to extreme lengths and you have custom recovery (TWRP), you can physically delete your newsfeed files, which is irreversible and can lead to unstable system operation if you do something wrong.

Instructions:

1. Boot to TWRP (hold Power + Volume up when turned on).
2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
3. Delete the following folders: /system/priv-app/HybridPlatform/system/priv-app/HybridAccessory

Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Before removing, make a backup section /system into TWRP! Without these files, some system features, including updates, may stop working. MIUI.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after the news is turned off, users are faced with typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

• 🔄 The tape returns after the update MIUI → Re-disable com.miui.hybrid or use it ADB complete removal.
• 📱 The swipe to the left opens a blank page. → Install a third-party launcher or reset the launcher settings.
• ⚙️ You can't turn off App Vault. → Try removing app updates first, then disable it.
• 🔌 After removing the tape, gestures do not work → Return the standard launcher or set up gestures in a third-party launcher.

If none of these methods worked, check to see if you have Google Discover (on some firmware, it replaces MIUI tape) and can be turned off in Google service settings.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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The safest way is to turn off MIUI settings. ADB or root will be required to completely remove, but this can disrupt the system.