The news feed on the lock screen Xiaomi is one of the most controversial features of the shell MIUI and the new HyperOS. On the one hand, it promises to quickly inform the weather, currency rates and recent events. On the other hand, it constantly distracts with advertising, consumes traffic in the background and slows down the unlock of the smartphone.
In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to remove news feeds, from standard settings to hidden developer parameters. Instructions are relevant for models Redmi Note 10/11/12, Poco X3/X4/X5, Mi 11/12/13 and other devices on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS. You will also learn how to block background tape activity and why it can spontaneously turn on again.
Why does the news feed appear on the lock screen?
The Lockscreen Magazine feature is built into Xiaomi's firmware at the system application level, and it works through Msa (Mi System Ads), which is responsible for personalized content, including ads, and even if you've never manually activated the tape, it can appear after:
- 📱 Firmware updates – Xiaomi often resets privacy settings to factory.
- 🔄 Reset to factory settings – tape is turned on by default on new devices.
- 📡 Connections to the mobile network – some operators (for example, MTS, Beeline) automatically activate Xiaomi services through the Internet. SIM-map.
- 🔧 Changes to Mi Account settings – Cloud sync can restore previously disabled features.
The main problem is that the tape not only shows news, but also consumes up to 15% of battery power per day (according to the tests on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+), even if you do not use it, this is due to constant requests to Xiaomi servers for content updates.
⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70) tape is integrated deeper – its deactivation may require additional steps in the menu.
Method 1: Disconnection through standard settings
The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI options. It is suitable for most models, but may not work on firmware for the global market (Global ROM), where Xiaomi restricts access to certain options.
Instructions:
- Open the Settings → Lock screen.
- Slip on the item News Feed (or Lockscreen Magazine in English firmware).
- Move the slider to the off position.
- Confirm the action by pressing OK in the dialog box.
If the news feed is not on the menu, try an alternative route:
Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots (⋮) → Show system → Find News Feed → DisableCheck out the MIUI/HyperOS version in About Phone
Close all background applications
Connect to Wi-Fi (for stability)
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On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 13 for Poco F3), the tape can return after 1-2 days after disconnection.This is due to automatic synchronization of Xiaomi services. To prevent this, go to Settings → Mi Account → Sync and disable the News option.
Method 2: Blocking through Advertising Settings
The news feed is closely linked to the MIUI ad system, and even if you've disabled the feed itself, the background processes can continue to work, and to block them completely:
- Open the Settings. → The phone.
- Tap 5-7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
- Return to the main settings menu and select Additional → Developer Settings.
- Find the USB debugging option and turn it on.
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command in ADB: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution
This command removes the system application responsible for personalized advertising and news feed.
- 🔄 The tape will disappear from the lock screen.
- 🚫 Background requests to Xiaomi servers will stop.
- ⚡ Battery consumption will decrease (by 5-10% according to tests).
⚠️ Note: On HyperOS, this command may cause weather widgets to fail. If the temperature data is no longer updated after execution, return the application with the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.systemAdSolution
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Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications
If standard methods don't work, you can use utilities to deep-tube Android.
| Annex | Functional | Root is required. | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Inspector | Allows you to find and disable the system services of the news feed | No. | Google Play |
| ADB AppControl | Removing applications without root rights through ADB | No (but you need a PC) | XDA Developers |
| LADB | Local ADB over Wi-Fi to shut down services | No. | GitHub |
| MiXplorer | Manually delete tape files (requires knowledge) | Yes. | XDA Developers |
For example, in the App Inspector:
- Open the app and find the process com.miui.msa.global.
- Slip it and select Disable it.
- Reboot the phone.
For ADB AppControl:
- Connect your phone to your PC and launch the utility.
- In the list, look for the News Feed or Msa.
- Select the Uninstall for all users option.
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If you have returned the feed after using ADB AppControl, check for updates for the com.miui.msa.global app in Google Play. Sometimes Xiaomi restores it through an automatic update.
How to prevent spontaneous tape inclusion
Even after a successful shutdown, the news feed can come back to avoid this:
- 🔒 Turn off auto-update system applications: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points (⋮) → Auto-update → Shut down.
- 📵 Block background activity: Settings → Battery and productivity → Battery management → Select applications → Newsfeed → Limit background activity
- 🌐 Use a firewall (such as NetGuard) to block access to domains: api.ad.xiaomi.com, tracker.ai.xiaomi.com, sdkconfig.ad.xiaomi.com.
HyperOS is additionally recommended:
- Go to Settings → Privacy → Special Access → Display on top of other windows.
- Find the news feed and disable the permission.
What if the tape returned after resetting?
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
When you turn off the news feed, users often face problems. Let's look at the typical cases:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| No "News Feed" item in the settings | Global ROM (Global ROM) or operator version | Use ADB or third-party utilities (see Method 3) |
| The tape disappeared, but there was still advertising. | There is another service (com.android.browser or com.miui.player) | Turn off ads in Settings → About Phone → MIUI (5 Taps) → Developer Settings → Turn off personalized ads |
| After the update, the tape returned | Xiaomi has restored system applications | Repeat Method 2 (ADB) or use NetGuard to block traffic |
| Weather widgets do not work after switching off | Widgets depend on the service Msa | Restore the application via ADB (see the warning in Method 2) |
If none of the methods worked, check:
- 📌 The firmware version - on some Custom ROM (For example, Pixel Experience tape is disabled by default.
- 🔍 Viruses - some Trojans mimic system windows.Scan your phone through Malwarebytes.
- 🔄 Region of the device - on firmware for China (China) ROM) You can try changing the region to India or Europe in the settings. SIM-map.
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On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), the news feed is tied to your Mi Account. If you use one account on multiple devices, disabling the feed on one may affect others, and it is recommended that you create a separate account for each smartphone.