The news feed on the home screen of Xiaomi, Redmi or Poco has become a real headache for many users. Even after resetting or updating the MIUI firmware, it returns with advertising, weather and unnecessary recommendations. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to completely remove news from the screen, from standard settings to hidden commands for power users.
The problem is that Xiaomi is actively integrating services into the shell, and simply turning off widgets often doesn't help. MIUI 14/15 (including global and Chinese firmware) and selected only those that work in the 2026 Important: Some solutions require ADB-commands or superuser rights – we have highlighted them separately with warnings.
If you're tired of constantly updating your tape, which eats up traffic and battery power, or just want a clean screen without too much information, this is the guide for you. Let's start with the simplest ways and gradually move on to the advanced ones.
1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings
The first and most obvious method is to use built-in shell options, and unfortunately, in the latest versions of MIUI, some of the items have been hidden, but they're still available.
Go to the main screen and make a long tap from scratch, and at the bottom of the screen, you'll see a toolbar.
- 📱 Click on the screen settings icon (cogs)
- 🔍 Scroll down to the "Widgets" or "Additional settings" section"
- ❌ Disable the slider "Show recommendations" (in some firmware called "News feed")
- 🔄 Reboot your smartphone to apply changes
On Xiaomi 12/13/14 and Redmi Note 11/12, this path may be slightly different. If there is no “Show recommendations” item, then your firmware uses a different mechanism (more on this below).
⚠️ Note: On Chinese firmware (China) ROM) This method only works if you have a Mi Account with a phone number attached, and without authorization, the system can block changes.
2. Removal via "Safety" and auto start
The news feed in MIUI often works as a system application com.miui.weather2 or com.miui.miservice. It can be limited through the autostart menu:
Open Settings → Applications → Application Management and follow the steps:
- In the search box, enter the weather or news (in English firmware).
- Select the Weather or GetApps app.
- Press Autostart and turn off the permission.
- Go back and select “Permissions” → disable everything (especially “Overlapping Other Apps”).
This method does not remove the tape completely, but stops it from automatically updating in the background, which saves battery power and traffic. ADB-Teams (see section 4).
| Annex | Package | Action. |
|---|---|---|
| Weather and news | com.miui.weather2 | Disable Autostart + Permits |
| GetApps (advertising) | com.xiaomi.mipicks | Shut down autostart |
| MIUI Digest | com.miui.miservice | Remove via ADB |
3. Use of alternative launchers
If system methods don't work, the radical solution is to install a launcher sideways, which will completely replace the standard MIUI interface, removing all built-in widgets.
The best options for Xiaomi:
- 🏆 Nova Launcher - flexible setup, no advertising, gesture support. Download to Play Market.
- 🎨 Lawnchair is a lightweight open source launcher that mimics the Pixel Launcher.
- ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for performance, blocks background processes MIUI.
- 🔒 Niagara Launcher – Minimalist design, hides all unnecessary elements.
After installation:
- Click the Home button and select the new launcher as the main one.
- In the launcher settings, disable all widgets and notifications from MIUI.
- Hide system icons if necessary (such as “Themes” or “Security”).
⚠️ Note: Some models (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60) post-update MIUI 15 system launcher can automatically recover, in which case you have to re-select the third-party launcher or use the system launcher. ADB fix.
Download APK-file|
Make a backup copy of the main screen |
Disable battery optimization for launcher |
Restart the phone after installation-->
4. ADB-commands to completely remove news
For users willing to work with ADB, there is a way to permanently remove the system applications responsible for the newsfeed, a method that requires a computer and enabled USB debugging.
Steps:
- Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate “Debugging by USB”.
- Connect your phone to your PC, open the command line and type in: Adb devices (you should display your device).
- Follow the commands in turn: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.weather2 adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miservice adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks
After the reboot, the news feed and the weather will disappear from the home screen. If you only want weather widgets without news, delete com.miui.miservice.
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
5. Editing system files (for advanced)
If ADB-commands failed (e.g., on Xiaomi with a locked bootloader), you can manually edit system files!
Instructions:
- Install a file manager with root access (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
- Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/ and find the file MiuiSystemUI.apk.
- Copy it on your PC and open it with an archiver (e.g. 7-Zip).
- Delete the folders: res/layout/miui_weather_widget.xml res/layout/miui_news_card.xml
- Save the changes, return the file back to your phone and restart.
This method can lead to unstable operation of the system if you delete excess files, we recommend first to create a full backup through TWRP.
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Before editing system files, check their hash amounts (MD5) using the Hash Droid app. This will help restore the original files in case of an error.
6. rollback of firmware or transition to custom
If nothing works, the last option is to change the firmware. The XDA Developers and 4PDA forums have modified versions of MIUI without ads or news feeds, such as:
- 📱 MIUI EU — European firmware without Chinese services (official website).
- 🔧 MIUI Mix – hybrid build with settings from different regions.
- 🤖 LineageOS or Pixel Experience – pure Android without add-ons Xiaomi.
Firmware process:
- Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a wait of 7-15 days).
- Install TWRP Recovery for your model.
- Download the firmware and run through fastboot or TWRP.
⚠️ Note: Custom firmware voids warranty and may result in a brick (inoperability) device. on models with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) requires additional unlocking anti-rollback.
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Custom firmware like Pixel Experience completely removes all Xiaomi services, but can deprive functions like IR-blaster or Game Turbo.