How to permanently remove news from the bottom on Xiaomi smartphones: the complete guide

The news feed at the bottom of Xiaomi’s screen is one of the most annoying MIUI features the manufacturer has stubbornly resisted removing from firmware. Even after numerous updates, the system continues to show unnecessary headlines, ads and “recommendations” while taking up precious home screen space. Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Mi 13 Ultra users face this problem regardless of the Android version — be it 12, 13 or 14.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to remove news from the bottom on Xiaomi, from standard settings to hidden commands and third-party utilities. It’s important to understand that the methods differ depending on the model and version of MIUI. For example, one trick can work on Redmi 10 with MIUI 14, and for POCO F5 with HyperOS, another trick at all, we tested each method on current devices (2023-2026) and indicate where root access is required and where there are enough standard tools.

If you're tired of the annoying tape that slows the interface and eats up the battery, read on. On some models (e.g. Xiaomi). 13T) News can only be turned off through ADB-teams, and on Redmi. A2 We'll also tell you how to return the tape if you need it to see the weather or the exchange rate.

1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

Let’s start with the simplest method that works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS. the manufacturer leaves the option to turn off the news feed, but hid it deep in the menu. Importantly, on some firmware (for example, the global version for the POCO M5) this item may not be available.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Main Screen (or Desktop on some models).
3. Find the News Feed, Recommendment Tape or Xiaomi News.
4. Turn off the slider next to the option Show Ribbon or Enable recommendations.
5. Reboot your smartphone (required!) to make the changes take effect.

If you don’t have one on your menu, don’t worry. This means Xiaomi has blocked this option for your model or region. For example, on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G with European firmware, you can turn off the tape in the standard way, but on the Indian version of the same model, you can’t.

Disconnection through the "Laboratory" MIUI" (hidden settings)

MIUI firmware has a hidden Lab menu where you can turn off many system functions, including news feeds, which works on MIUI 13-14 and partly on HyperOS, but requires care - incorrect changes can lead to interface failures.

How to open a MIUI Laboratory:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 5-7 times in a row on the MIUI version until you become a developer!
3. Return to the main Settings menu and open a new section Additional → Lab (or Special Opportunities → Lab).
4. Find the News Feed or Recommendations option on the home screen and turn it off.

If there is no point, try an alternative path:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three points (menu) → Show system → Find “Xiaomi News” → Disable

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Some HyperOS firmware labs are called MIUI Optimization. If you can't find a section, try searching by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top).

Attention! There are options in the lab that can disrupt your smartphone. Don't change the settings if you're not sure what they're going to do. For example, turning off MIUI animations will cause the interface to brake.

3. Removal through ADB-teams (without root)

If standard methods don’t work, you’ll have to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), Google’s official debugging tool that allows you to disable system applications without superuser rights, and works on 90% of Xiaomi models, including the Redmi 12, POCO X4 Pro and Mi 11 Lite.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 📱 USB-cable (original or quality)
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB (guideline)
• 📦 Google's Platform Tools utility

Step-by-step:

1. Enable Developer Mode (see MIUI Lab section).
2. Activate debugging over USB in the developer settings.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC and select File Transfer mode.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools.
5. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
6. Run the command to turn off the news feed: adb shell pm hide com.miui.weather2 HyperOS may require: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.weather2
7. Reboot your smartphone.

Enable the developer mode

Activate debugging over USB

Download Platform Tools

Connect the original cable

Check the connection (adb devices)-->

Important! After updating MIUI or resetting, the tape may appear again. In this case, repeat the procedure. Also note that on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) news is tied to the Weather app, and turning it off will remove the weather widget from the home screen.

4.Use of third-party launchers

If you don't want to mess with settings or ADB, you can just replace the standard MIUI launcher with an alternative one. It's a radical but effective way to remove news from the bottom - third-party shells (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) don't have a built-in news feed.

Pros of the method:

• ✅ It works on all Xiaomi models (including the ones you see here). POCO C55 redmi A1+)
• ✅ Does not require rooting or ADB
• ✅ Additional features (gestures, themes, customization of icons)

Cons:

• ❌ Branded chips are being lost MIUI (for example, quick notes)
• ❌ Battery consumption may increase (depending on launcher)

How to install Nova Launcher:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open Settings → Applications → By default → Launcher.
3. Select Nova Launcher as the default launcher.
4. Set up the main screen for yourself (long press → Nova settings).

To completely remove traces of MIUI, you can disable the system launcher via ADB:

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

Attention!

com.miui.home

5. Manual removal of system APKs (root only)

If you have root access (e.g., through Magisk), you can completely remove the apps responsible for the newsfeed, a method that gives you a 100% guarantee that the feed will not return after updates, but you need to be careful - deleting system files can lead to a "brick" of the device.

What files are responsible for news:

How to delete:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/.
3. Find the APKs from the table above and rename them by adding.bak at the end (e.g. Weather2.apk → Weather2.apk.bak).
4. Reset the device.

Attention! Deleting Weather2.apk will cause the weather widget to disappear on the home screen, and if you need one, limit yourself to turning off through ADB (section 3) or use a third-party widget (such as AccuWeather).

6. Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If none of these things work, there are radical measures that are suitable for users who are willing to sacrifice stability for a clean interface.

Method 1: Firmware custom ROM

Installing an alternative firmware (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS) will completely remove all Xiaomi system apps, including the news feed.

• ❌ The guarantee is lost.
• ❌ The camera may not be working or NFC (model)
• ❌ Requires unlocking of the loader

Method 2: Firewall locks

Apps like NetGuard or AFWall+ (requires root) can block Internet access for com.miui.weather2 and com.miui.daemon. Without the Internet, the tape will not be able to download content, but its panel will remain on the screen.

Method 3: Change the DPI screen

If you reduce the pixel density (DPI) through the developer settings, the tape can "squeeze" to an invisible size. Path: Settings → Special features → Display size → Screen density.

Set 400-440 (normally 480 by default) minus: icons and fonts will get smaller.

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Custom firmware and DPI modification are extreme measures. Before using them, back up via TWRP or Mi Flash Tool!

FAQ: Frequent questions about news removal on Xiaomi