How to remove news on the lock screen Xiaomi: the complete guide

Users of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face a situation when, after another system update, an intrusive news feed suddenly appears on a locked screen. Instead of a clean time and date, the owner sees article titles, banner ads and recommendations that consume traffic and interfere with the review. This feature, known as Glance or Yandex.Lenta, is built into the default MIUI shell and activated without the user’s explicit consent.

Removing these elements requires understanding which version of the firmware is installed on your device, as the paths to settings may vary. Depending on the region, the device may have a Google service (Glance) or a local partner (Yandex). HyperOS and newer versions of MIUI 14 often change the location of the switches, hiding them in the depth of the security menu or lock screen settings.

In this article, we will go into detail all the known ways to disable news feeds, learn how to find hidden settings, use special codes to log into the engineering menu, and completely clear the lock screen of information noise. We will look at the nuances for different versions of Android and firmware regions.

Determine the type of news feed on your device

The first step before making the changes will be to accurately identify the source of news. Xiaomi devices are common two main types of lock widgets: global service Glance (often from InMobi) and localized service Yandex (relevant to devices sold in Russia and the CIS), which can be distinguished visually: Glance usually offers short text notes and wallpapers of the day, while Yandex integrates a full Zen tape with videos and pictures.

You can also identify the source through settings. If you try to remove the tape, the system requires you to delete the "Glance for Mi" or "Lock Screen Magazine" application, then you are dealing with a global version. If the processes flash Yandex services, the algorithm of actions will be different. It is important not to confuse these services with conventional widgets that can just be swiped.

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where, after resetting or updating, the tape appears again, this is because the system application was not removed, but only deactivated. Understanding the architecture of your firmware (Chinese, global or Indian) will help you choose the most effective method of combating advertising.

• 🔍 Visual inspection: the service logo is often visible in the corner of the screen or in the wallpaper settings.
• 📱 Check applications: find in the list of installed programs "Glance", "Lock Screen" or "Yandex".
• ⚙️ Behavior analysis: The tape is updated only over Wi-Fi or uses mobile data in the background.

Disable Glance via standard MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way to remove news is to use the system’s built-in tools, which works on most devices with MIUI 12, 13, and 14 shells, as well as early versions of HyperOS. You don’t need superuser rights or a computer connection.

Go to your smartphone's Settings menu and find the Lock Screen section. In some firmware versions, this item may be called Wallpaper and Personalization, then Lock Screen. That's where the switch that displays the news carousel hides. Look for an option called "Widget Ribbon," "Wandpaper Carousel," or "Glance for Mi."

Once you find the right item, just turn the switch to off. The system may ask you to confirm the action or leave a review of the reason for the disconnection, which is a standard procedure that does not affect the result, and then the next time you turn on the screen, the news should disappear.

It is worth noting that in some cases the switch may be inactive (shadowed in gray), which means that the function is forced to activate by system policies or depends on another parameter, in which case you need to check the settings of the security application or change the region of the device.

Removal of Yandex.Tapes on localized firmware

Users from Russia and the CIS are characterized by the integration of Yandex services at the system level, and you can remove Yandex.Tape from the lock screen not only through settings, but also through the management of system applications, often masquerading as a security update or a system plugin.

Go to Settings → Applications → All Apps. In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select Hide System Processes to see the full list. Find an app called Security Services, Mi Credit, or Yandex itself. If you see a component there that is associated with a lock screen or news, try clicking on it and select Delete or Disable.

⚠️ Note: When removing system components associated with Yandex, make sure you do not remove the main authorization services or cloud storage if you use them".

If standard deletion is not available, you can use the "Limit" function in the application settings. Ban background activity and auto-start. This will prevent content from loading even if the visual element remains in place. ADB-The teams that will be discussed below.

Owners of HyperOS devices may find that Yandex is integrated deeper, so changing your region helps. Go to Settings → Additional → Region and select any country outside the CIS (e.g. Germany or the United States), which will automatically disable Yandex regional services by replacing them with global counterparts or removing them altogether.

Using an engineering menu code to hide ads

There's a more advanced method that allows you to get to hidden system settings that don't show up in the normal interface, and it's particularly effective when standard switches are missing or locked, and we'll use a secret code to log in to the test menu.

Open the Phone app and type the following combination: ##6485##. If the code works, the Battery Info or MIUI Secret Codes menu will open. We're not interested in the battery, but in the ability to move to other hidden partitions. However, the more effective for lock screens is the code ##855## (not always working on new versions) or using the debugging menu.

A more reliable way through the developer settings. Activate the developer mode by seven times clicking on the MIUI version in the About Phone section. Then, in the Additional → For developers menu, find items related to window activity or background processes. While there is no direct "remove news" switch, disabling background processes for system aggregator applications gives a great result.

Forced removal via ADB (for advanced users)

If none of the soft techniques worked, there is still “heavy artillery” – using Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This tool allows you to remove system applications that are usually protected from removal.You will need a computer (Windows, Mac or Linux) and a cable. USB.

First, you have to prepare your smartphone. Turn on USB Debugging in the developer menu. Connect your phone to your PC and allow access on your smartphone screen. Download Platform Tools on your computer. Open the command line in the tool folder and enter a command to check the connection: adb devices. If the device is determined, you can proceed to delete.

To remove Glance or Yandex.Tapes, use the command adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0. Packages can be called differently, here is a list of the most common:

com.miui.misys (often associated with system services)


com.android.browser (if news comes via browser)




com.google.android.apps.magazines (Google News)




com.miui.newmidrive (Mi Drive/News)

Be extremely careful when entering packet names. Removing a critical system component can lead to a bootloop.Always check the packet name through the analyzer apps on your phone before deleting.

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Before you delete your system packets through ADB, make a complete backup of your data. Even if you're confident in your actions, the human factor has not been canceled.

Solving problems with the reappearance of tape

Sometimes users complain that after a while, the settings are reset and the news comes back, this is due to automatic security updates or the aggregator apps themselves, the system perceives the lack of tape as a mistake and tries to restore the "functional" by default.

To prevent this, you need to prevent auto-updating system components. Go to Google Play Store, click on profile and select Settings → Network Settings → Auto-Update applications. Select Never or manually control updates. Also, you should disable auto-update in the Security app inside MIUI.

Another reason could be to reset your region settings when you reboot. Make sure that the settings don't automatically define the region by SIM-Manually map a region to a country where Xiaomi services are less aggressive (e.g. India or Indonesia, if you are not embarrassed by their local advertising, or Europe).

⚠️ Warning: Constant return of settings may indicate the presence of malware or modified firmware purchased on a third-party market.In such cases, it is recommended to flash the device to the official global version via the Mi Flash Tool.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Complete removal of system components through ADB is guaranteed, but requires caution. For most users, it is enough to disable through settings and ban auto-updates.