How to permanently remove Google summary from the screen Xiaomi: from simple settings to ADB

Why does Google Update appear on Xiaomi and can it be removed?

Google Discover News Feed (formerly called Google Summary) automatically integrates into the left side of the home screen on most Xiaomi smartphones with the Google App preinstalled.This feature shows personalized news, weather, sports performance and recommendations based on your activity on Google services. However, many users find it intrusive — especially when the summary takes a swipe to the left, slows down the system or distracts with unnecessary information.

Unlike pure Android, where it takes a couple of clicks to turn off the summary, MIUI makes it difficult, the manufacturer often hides direct settings, and in some regional firmware (for example, for Russia or India), the option to turn off is not on the menu at all. However, there are at least 5 proven ways to remove the summary – from standard settings to using ADB and modifying system files.

It’s important to understand that completely removing Google’s summary could affect other services (like Google Assistant or Search) if you use these features, consider alternative methods – such as disabling only the news feed while saving weather widgets.

Method 1: Disabling the summary through the settings of the MIUI launcher

The simplest method, which works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices with MIUI 12-14, is suitable for users who have the summary displayed as a separate screen to the left of the main screen.

1. Step 1. Press and hold the empty area on the home screen until the settings menu appears.
2. Step 2. Select Screen Settings (or Home Screen depending on the MIUI version).
3. Step 3. Find the Google Summary option (may be called Google App or News Feed) and move the slider to the Off position.
4. Step 4: Confirm the action – the summary will disappear after the launcher restarts (sometimes you need to restart the phone).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (for example, for Xiaomi) 12T or POCO F4 global MIUI) This item may not be available, so move on to the next one.

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Method 2: Deactivation through Google App Settings

If the update does not turn off through the launcher, try blocking it directly in the Google App settings. This method works even on devices with customized firmware (for example, Xiaomi.EU).

• 📱 Open the Google app (the icon with the color letter "G").
• 👤 Click on the profile avatar in the upper right corner → Settings.
• 🔍 Go to the General section → Summary (or Discover in English version).
• 🚫 Turn off the option to Show on the main screen.

On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 11 with MIUI 13), this path may be different: instead of “Summary” look for “Interests” or “Personalization”.

If the item is missing, try resetting the application settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google.
2. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and Reset the settings.
3. Reboot the phone.

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After disabling the summary through the Google App, check if it reappears after the update to the Google Play services. ADB-method.

Method 3: Remove the summary via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you’ll need to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a low-level system management tool that works for all Xiaomi models, but requires a computer connection and developer mode.

Warning: Incorrect ADB commands may disrupt the system. Follow the instructions accurately!

• 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on PC.
• 📱 On your phone, activate Developer Mode (7 times click on Build Number in Settings) → The phone).
• 🔌 Connect the phone to the computer by USB, Select File Transfer Mode and Allow Debugging.
• 🐍 Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) file ADB enter:

adb shell pm hide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

This command hides the Google App app that's responsible for the summary. To get it back, use:

adb shell pm unhide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI For Russia, the pm hide command may not work. The alternative is to disable via pm disable-user:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

Method 4: Using third-party launchers

If you don’t really want to use a standard MIUI launcher, the most radical way to get rid of the summary is to install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher, Lawnchair or Hyperion), which allows you to completely customize the main screen, including removing unnecessary widgets.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ 100% guarantee to remove the summary (as it is tied to a standard launcher).
• ✅ Additional functions: gestures, themes, adaptive icons.
• ✅ No risk to the system (no rooting or ADB).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Some system widgets (such as Xiaomi weather) may not work.
• ❌ It will take time to set up a new launcher.

Recommended launchers for Xiaomi:

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Method 5: Manual removal via TWRP (root only)

The most drastic method is to physically delete the system files responsible for the summary, which is only suitable for users with an unlocked bootloader and TWRP Recovery installed.

Step-by-step:

1. Download TWRP for your Xiaomi model.
2. Load the phone to recovery mode (Power + Volume up).
3. Go to File Manager in TWRP.
4. Delete the following files (paths may vary depending on the version of MIUI): /system/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox /system/app/GoogleQuickSearchBox /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-* (all folders)

Wipe → Dalvik / ART Cache

Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Deleting system files may result in loss of functionality of Google Assistant and other services. TWRP!

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If the phone stopped booting after deleting the files, restore them via TWRP or reflash the system.

What if the update comes back after the update?

One of the most common frustrations of Xiaomi users is that they return Google's summary after updating MIUI or Google Play Services, because system applications are automatically restored, to prevent the update from reappearing:

• 🔄 Turn off the automatic update of Google App: Go to Google Play → Profile → Device management. Find the Google App and turn off auto-update.

Freeze the application via ADB:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

(This will prevent it from running even after the updates.)

Use the Magisk modules:

Modules like Universal GMS Doze or DisableFlags can block background activity on Google App.

If the report appears again, check:

• 🔍 Have you lost your launcher after the update.
• 📦 Has the Google app recovered through Google Play Protect (turn it off in security settings).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Google’s summary on Xiaomi