How to remove the news bar on the lock screen Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s current smartphones, which are powered by MIUI shells and the new HyperOS, offer users a variety of personalization features. However, some that are introduced to monetize or promote affiliate services can be annoying. Often, device owners encounter an intrusive news feed that appears when swiped right on a locked screen, a space typically occupied by Glance (formerly Inshorts) or Yandex widgets, depending on the firmware region.

Removing the news bar on Xiaomi’s lock screen is not just for aesthetics, but also for resource savings. Background content upload consumes traffic and battery power even when you’re not using your phone actively. In addition, persistent notifications from news aggregators can distract and create information noise. In this article, we’ll take a look at all the available ways to deactivate these features.

The process of disabling may vary slightly depending on the version of the operating system and the specific model of the smartphone. We will consider universal methods suitable for most current devices of the brand. Full tape disabling is possible only through the system settings of the theme or lock screen, hidden options are not required here. Follow the instructions carefully to return a clean and minimalist interface to your gadget.

The reasons for the appearance of the news feed and its impact on the system

The default news line is linked to software vendor policies and partnerships. Xiaomi integrates services like Glance or Yandex.Lent to provide quick access to information. It looks like a user-friendly widget, but technically it's a separate application or system service running in the background. It periodically updates data by requesting information from servers.

Having an active news feed affects the performance of the device, especially on models with a small amount of RAM, the system has to keep the upgrade process a priority, which can lead to micro-delays when unlocking the smartphone, and it is also worth considering the consumption of mobile traffic if the device is not connected to the Wi-Fi network at the time of updating the content.

The psychological aspect also plays a role: the constant news headlines on the lock screen can make you want to check your phone even if you didn't have that original purpose, a phenomenon known as "digital addiction." Disabling visual noise helps you focus and use your smartphone consciously, turning the lock screen into a simple access tool rather than a source of information.

⚠️ Note: After upgrading to the new version MIUI or HyperOS, the news feed settings may reset to factory settings. It is recommended to recheck this item in the settings after each major firmware update.

📊 What news feed most often bothers you on Xiaomi?
Glance (pictures and headlines)
Yandex (news and weather)
Google Discover
I'm not worried about it.
I'm already off.

Disable Glance through theme settings

The most common source of news feed is Glance, which is often associated with the theme of the design or installed as a system add-on. To remove the news bar on the Xiaomi lock screen through this channel, you need to refer to the theme settings. Even if you use standard design, management of this service is often located here.

Open the Themes app on your smartphone. In the lower right corner or side menu, find the profile icon (usually a human icon). Click on it to open the user menu. In the options list, select Settings. Here you are interested in the Lock Screen or Lock Screen section.

In the menu that opens, you'll see a switch called Glance for Mi or just Glance. Put the switch to the inactive position. The system can request confirmation of the action because it thinks it's useful. Confirm the disconnect. Then, if you swipe right on the locked screen, the news feed will no longer be displayed.

  • 📱 Open the standard Themes app.
  • 👤 Go to the user profile (human icon).
  • ⚙️ Select Settings → Lock screen.
  • ❌ Turn off the Glance switch.

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In some firmware regions (e.g. Global or EEA), the service name may differ. Inshorts may appear instead of Glance. The principle of action remains the same: search for the appropriate item in the theme or lock screen settings and then deactivate it. If the switch is missing, then your device uses a different news display mechanism, and you should move to the next section of the instruction.

Removal of Yandex widget on the locked screen

On devices designed for the CIS and Russian markets, Yandex is often pre-installed. It integrates deeper than standard widgets and can take up space on the lock screen. You can remove the news line on the Xiaomi lock screen in this case through the widget settings or the system settings of the screen.

Try swiping right on a locked screen to open the feed. The top or bottom of the news area may have a settings button (cog) or a menu (three dots), and if you click on it, you'll be in the widget settings. You'll need to find the option to Show on the lock screen and turn it off. You may also need to turn off news sync.

If the settings are not available through the widget itself, go to the Settings system menu. → Lock screen. Find left screen or swipe right. In the list of available widgets, select Yandex or News and click Delete or Disable. This action will break the link between the system shell and the aggregator application.

Type of widgetWhere to turn offResource consumptionFirmware region
GlanceAnnex TopicsAverage.Global, India
YandexLock screen settingsHigh.Russia, CIS
Google DiscoverGoogle settingsHigh.All regions
Mi Video/MusicApplication settingsLow.All regions
What to do if the Yandex widget is not removed?
If standard methods fail to remove the widget, try to update the Yandex app to the latest version through the GetApps store or Google Play. New versions often feature more flexible widget management. You can also try to clean the data of the Yandex application in the Application section → All applications → Yandex → Clear → All data. This will reset the widget settings to the factory version, which can remove it from the lock screen.> The left screen settings in MIUI and HyperOS In new versions of the shells, widgets are put into a separate subsection. To remove the news bar on the screen → Xiaomi will simply reset the full screen, you can reset the left, simply select the menu. Here you'll see a list of all the widgets that are available that can be displayed in this zone, usually sorted by category: "Recently used", "Recommended" or "All widgets." Search the News widget, Glance or Yandex widget in the list. Click on it to open the details. The window that opens will have a switch that shows you the lock screen. Turn it off. If there are many widgets, you can search for the settings by typing the word "screen" or "swipe". 🔍 Go to Settings. → Lock screen. 👈 Select the left screen option. 📰 Find the news source in the list. 🚫 Uncheck the box or switch the switch. In the HyperOS shell, the interface can be slightly changed. Here, widget management is sometimes combined with desktop settings. If you don't find a item in the lock settings, check the Desktop section. In some builds, the Negative Screen option (as left swipe is technically called) is managed globally for all screens, including lock. Hiding widgets through the Security app A unique feature of Xiaomi smartphones is the availability of the System Security app. It combines the functions of an antivirus, a memory cleaner and an optimizer. This is where the settings of advertising services and system widgets that are difficult to find in the regular menu. Launch the Security app. Click on three dots in the upper right corner to open the menu. Select Settings. In the list, find the Receive recommendations section, how the security is often affected by the content section of the application. Click on the settings gear in this section, check if there are options related to Acceleration or Analysis that can load news, although this is less likely in some older versions. MIUI Make sure that all items containing the words "recommendations" or "news" are disabled. ⚠️ Warning: Do not disable system services that are unfamiliar to you and do not contain the words "advertising", "recommendations" or "news"; this may disrupt the work of regular weather widgets or calendar. ADB If standard methods do not help to remove the news bar on the Xiaomi lock screen, you can use a more advanced way – the command line. ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and having drivers, but allows you to remove or freeze the system components responsible for the tape. → Find the line version. MIUI (or OS) And press it fast. 7 You'll see a notification that says, "You've become a developer." → For developers, turn on debugging by USB. Connect your phone to your PC, install it. ADB And then you can run a command to find the news packets, which are usually called "speak," msa (MIUI System Ads) or daemon.Command for search: adb shell pm list packages | grep -i Once the exact name of the packet is detected (e.g. com.miui.daemon or the like), it can be frozen by the command adb shell pm disable-user. --user 0 <packet>. This action will hide the component for the current user without physically removing it, which is safe for the system. 💡Use of the ADB — It's a powerful tool, but it requires caution. Freezing system packages can lead to unstable operation if you remove the wrong component. Always check the name of the package before you execute a command. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Why did the phone reboot the news feed? This can happen if the settings didn't survive because of a system failure, or if the firmware update restored factory settings. Check if the system update is in the background. Also try to clear the Themes app cache and System Launcher before re-disabling the feature.Can you completely remove the Glance app from your phone? Without superuser rights (Root), you can’t completely remove the Glance system application, as it’s built into the firmware. However, it can be “freezed” via ADB or simply turned off in settings, which will effectively stop its work and resource consumption. Does turning off the tape affect the weather widget? No, the weather widget on the desktop and the weather widget on the lock screen (if it’s not part of the news feed) work independently. Disabling Glance or Yandex.Tapons will not affect the functionality of the regular weather widgets, calendar or stepbar, and the use of the screen without the switches, the switches, and the use of the switches, the switches, which are required for the switches to use of the tables. Be careful when choosing such applications and check their permissions.