How to permanently remove news from the screensaver Xiaomi: from simple settings to ADB

Why news on Xiaomi’s lock screen annoys users

Xiaomi’s lock screen with its flashy news cards has become a real “trick” of MIUI firmware — but not all owners appreciate this “innovation.” For some, it is a convenient way to keep abreast of events, for others, annoying advertising, eating battery power and traffic. Especially annoying when the tape shows content in Chinese even on global versions of the firmware or when news is duplicated in other widgets of the system.

The problem is compounded by Xiaomi regularly changing the settings in newer versions of MIUI (12, 13, 14 and HyperOS), which worked a year ago, can be hidden in a different menu or removed altogether, and on some models (such as the Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5), the standard shutdown methods simply do not work – you have to use workarounds.

In this article, we'll look at all the current ways, from basic settings to advanced methods using ADB and third-party utilities. Importantly, some solutions require unlocking the bootloader or superuser rights, which can affect the warranty, and we'll highlight these cases separately.

Method 1: Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

To start with, the simplest is built-in options, which works on most MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS devices, but may vary depending on the regional firmware. If you have a global version (marked Global in the build number), follow this instruction:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the item Style of the lock screen (or Wallpaper & Lockscreen on English firmware).
3. Choose the current style (usually MIUI or Classic).
4. Scroll down to the News and Recommendations section (could be called Lock Screen News or Recommendations).
5. Turn off the slider next to Show news or Show news on lock screen.

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

• 🔍 Settings → Annexes → Application management → System applications
• 📱 Find the lock screen. MIUI (MIUI Lock Screen)
• ⚙️ Open Permissions and turn off Display on top of other windows

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu or custom builds) may have a news item hidden, in which case you can move to method 2 or 3.

Method 2: Disconnection through "Special Opportunities" (hidden method)

This trick works on MIUI 13/14 and is based on disabling the news download service, which does not require root rights, but can be reset once the system is updated.

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Choose Special Opportunity Services (or Installed Services).
3. Turn on MIUI Optimization (if it is turned off).
4. Return to the main menu Special Features and tap MIUI Optimization 10 times in a row (a developer mode notification should appear).
5. Now close the settings, unlock the phone, and swipe left on the lock screen – the news should disappear.

If the method does not work, try it further:

• 🔄 Reset the device
• 📵 Turn off mobile data for 1-2 minutes
• 🚫 B Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account disable lock screen data synchronization

Method 3: Use of third-party launchers (without root)

If system methods don't work, you can fool MIUI by replacing the standard lock screen with an alternative one, and then you can use customized lock launchers, such as:

• 📱 Nova Launcher + plugin Nova Lockscreen
• 🎨 Action Launcher (with Quicktheme option)
• 🔒 Lock Screen by Next App (from Google Play)

Instructions for Nova Launcher:

1. Install Nova Launcher and Nova Lockscreen plugin from Google Play.
2. In the launcher settings, select Lock Screen → Enable Custom Lock Screen.
3. Turn off the Show notifications option (this will hide both news and notifications).
4. Customize the look to your liking – the lock screen will now be controlled by Nova, not MIUI.

⚠️ Note: Some banking applications (e.g. Sberbank or Tinkoff) may block work on non-standard lock screens due to security requirements.

The advantage of this is the flexibility of the setup.

• 🖼️ Install any wallpaper (including animated ones)
• 🔔 Set up the display of notifications selectively
• 🔐 Add additional security features (e.g, PIN-random-number panel)

Method 4: ADB-commands for complete shutdown (for advanced)

If the previous methods didn't work, it's time to move to the ADB heavy artillery, which requires you to connect your phone to your computer, but it shuts down news for good, even after you upgrade.

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original)
• 📦 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools
• 🔓 Included Debugging by USB phone-on

Step 1: Preparation

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times).
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and select File Transfer mode.

Step 2: Execution of commands

Open the command prompt (or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and type in turns:

adb devices

(Your device should appear)

adb shell pm hide com.miui.miservice

This command hides the system app that handles the news, and if you want to get it back, use:

adb shell pm unhide com.miui.miservice

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Before execution ADB-Create a recovery point in the TWRP (This will help to return the system to working condition in case of errors.

HyperOS (on Xiaomi 13/14) may require an additional command:

adb shell cmd package disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miservice

Method 5: Edit system files (root only)

If you have root rights (like Magisk), you can delete news permanently by editing system files. This method is risky - wrong actions can lead to a bootloop. Use it only if you are confident in your abilities!

Step 1: Install Root Explorer or Mixplorer (with root access enabled).

Step 2: Follow the path:

/system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk

Step 3: Make a backup of the file (copy it to the SD-map).

Step 4: Open the file in a text editor (such as APK Editor) and find the lines related to:

• lockscreen_news
• com.miui.miservice
• NewsCard

Step 5: Comment or delete these lines, save the file, and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS, this method may not work due to the changed structure of the system files. MIUI All changes will reset – you will have to repeat the procedure again.

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Editing system files is the most radical way, but also the most dangerous. Use it only if other methods have not worked, and you are prepared for the possible consequences (up to flashing your phone).

What to do if the news still appears

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be:

1. Regional firmware: On Chinese versions of MIUI, news is more difficult to turn off. Try to search Xiaomi.eu or global firmware.
2. Service Updates: Sometimes Xiaomi will return news via the MIUI System UI update. Go to Google Play → My apps → Updates and cancel the update for MIUI System.
3. Application cache: Clear the cache for the MIUI Lock Screen and MIUI System in Settings → Applications.
4. Sync with Mi Account: Turn off lock screen sync in Xiaomi account settings.

If the problem persists, try:

• 🔄 Reset the lock screen settings (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Reset the lock settings)
• 📵 Disable mobile Internet for a day (news is downloaded via miui.analytics)
• 🛠️ Install Xposed Framework with Module MIUI Lockscreen News Remover (For Power Users Only)

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off news on Xiaomi