How to turn on Google Feed on Xiaomi smartphones: 5 working ways

Google Feed (or Google Discover) is a personalized string of news, weather, sports performance and recommendations that appears when swiped right on the home screen. On Xiaomi smartphones, this feature is often disabled by default or hidden due to the features of the MIUI shell. In this article, we will discuss why this happens and how to return the tape back – from standard methods to alternative solutions for old and new models.

The problem is relevant for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, especially after MIUI 12/13/14 updates or resets. In some cases, the tape disappears due to a conflict with the proprietary launcher MIUI Launcher, in others due to regional restrictions. We tested all methods on current firmware in 2026 and selected only working ones.

Why is Google Feed not on Xiaomi by default?

The main reason is Xiaomi's policy towards Google services, which, unlike pure Android, MIUI actively promotes its own services: Mi Browser, Mi Video and Mi Feed.

• 🔹 Disable Google Feed in standard launcher – even if Google services are installed, a swipe to the right can open Mi Feed or nothing.
• 🔹 Regional Restrictions: on devices for China ROM) Google is missing essentially.
• 🔹 Conflict with MIUI Launcher: After updates, the shell can reset the display settings of widgets.

Also, on budget models (like the Redmi 9A or POCO M3), Google Feed can be disabled to save resources, but even then it can be returned — more on that.

Method 1: Enable via MIUI Launcher settings

If your smartphone is running on Global ROM, try turning the tape on through standard settings.This method works on MIUI 12-14 for most models, including the Xiaomi 12/13, Redmi Note 11/12 and POCO F4/X5.

1. Open the phone settings.
2. Go to the Apps → Application management.
3. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Show all applications.
4. Find MIUI Launcher (or Lawnchair if you use an alternative launcher).
5. Select Warehouse → Clear data and Clear cache.
6. Return to the home screen, swipe to the right, and the button “Enable Google Feed” should appear.

If there is no button, try an alternative path:

1. Hold your finger to the free space on the main screen.
2. Select Home Screen Settings (or Home Screen Settings).
3. Activate the Google App Feed or Discover Feed option.

Method 2: Install Google Launcher (Pixel Launcher)

If Xiaomi’s standard launcher stubbornly ignores Google Feed, the most reliable solution is to install an official launcher from Google, which is guaranteed to support Discover tape and works more stable than third-party counterparts.

Instructions:

1. Download Google Launcher from the Play Market (or APKMirror if the app is not available in your area).
2. After installing, click Home and select Pixel Launcher as the default launcher.
3. Swipe right on the home screen and the Google Discover feed will appear.

Important: On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro with MIUI 13) a back gesture may disappear after installing Pixel Launcher. To return it, go to Settings → System → Gestures → System Navigation and select 2-button navigation.

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If the feed doesn't appear after installing Google Launcher, check if the Google app is installed (not to be confused with Google Play Services).

Method 3: Configure with Nova Launcher

Nova Launcher is one of the most flexible launchers for Android, which allows you to manually add a Google Feed widget.This method is suitable for users who want to keep MIUI customization, but return the newsfeed.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Nova Launcher (free version is fine).
2. Hold your finger on the main screen. → Widgets.
3. Find the Google (or Discover) widget and drag it to the screen.
4. Place the widget on a separate page or as a swipe replacement to the right.

For automatic swipe to the right:

1. Open the Nova Launcher settings.
2. Go to Gestures and Entrances → Swipe up/down.
3. Set the Open App action and select Google.

Method 4: Manual Addition via ADB (for Advanced)

If none of the above methods worked, you can try turning on Google Feed via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for MIUI 12-14 and requires a connection to a computer.

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

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI Version until you become a developer.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

cmd

Terminal

adb shell pm grant com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE

Reset the device.

After you run the right swipe, you should activate Google Feed. If not, try the additional command:

adb shell cmd overlay enable com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox:search_widget_provider

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ADB-The system permissions are changed, so after the update MIUI They may need to be re-executed.

Method 5: Alternative News Feeds for Xiaomi

If Google Feed is not returned or is not working properly, consider the following alternatives:

• 📰 Microsoft Start is a news feed with widget support and personalization.
• 🌍 Flipboard – news aggregator with a user-friendly interface and dark theme.
• 🔍 Yandex Tape – relevant for Russian-speaking users, integrates with search and weather.
• 📱 Smart Launcher 6 – Launcher with built-in news feed and support for Google Discover.

To install widgets of alternative tapes:

1. Download the app from the Play Market.
2. Add the widget to the main screen (press your finger → Widgets).
3. Configure the news sources in the app itself.

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To save battery power, turn off automatic updates in the settings of alternative feeds. Just update the data manually 1-2 times a day.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after successfully turning on Google Feed, users are faced with bugs.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI The tape is gone again, clear the Google app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Google → Warehouse → Clear the cache. That'll work 80 percent of the time.

• ❌ Empty or not updated: Check your internet connection. Update Google's app to Play Market. Enable background activity for Google app in battery settings.
• ❌ Swipe to right opens Mi Feed: Remove updates for Mi Browser or turn it off in app settings. Use Google Launcher or Nova Launcher.
• ❌ China. ROM The tape does not appear: Install Global ROM via Fastboot (risky, can lead to bootloader locking). VPN accessing Google services (e.g. Cloudflare Warp).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with China ROM (For example, Xiaomi 13 Pro for China) Google Feed fundamentally does not work due to the lack of Google services. ROM, This will cancel the warranty and may cause problems with the OTA-update.

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