Are you tired of the annoying news feed that pops up every time you unlock Xiaomi?This feature called News & Weather (or Mi Feed) automatically uploads content to the lock screen, consuming traffic, battery power and distracting you from business. The worst moment is when the tape hangs or shows ads instead of current news.
In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to disable news on the lock screen for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models (including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5, etc.). Methods work on MIUI 12-15 and Android 10-14 without having to get root rights or reset. We will also discuss why the tape can return after updates and how to prevent this.
If you tried to turn off news via standard settings, but it reappeared, here you will learn which system applications are responsible for this feature and how to deactivate them forever. Spoiler: the problem often lies in the background activity of com.miui.weather2 and com.miui.miservice.
Why does the news appear on Xiaomi’s lock screen?
The newsfeed feature on the lock screen is part of the MIUI branded shell, integrated into the Weather System App (com.miui.weather2) and the Mi Service Framework (com.miui.miservice), and is the key reason for its introduction:
- 🔄 Automatic activation after update MIUI (Even if you've turned it off before).
- 📱 Personalized recommendations: the system analyzes your actions and shows “relevant” content.
- 💰 Monetization: Some of the news is advertising integrations (e.g. promotions on AliExpress or games from Xiaomi).
- 🌍 Regional settings: in some countries (e.g. India, Russia) the tape is activated by default.
It’s important to understand that the tape consumes not only traffic, but also device resources. According to tests, background activity Mi Feed can increase battery consumption by 5-12% per day (depending on the model), and the application has access to your geolocation, browser history (if synchronized with Mi Account) and usage data of other applications.
Method 1: Disconnect via lock screen settings (basic method)
The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI options, which is suitable for most users and does not require additional manipulation.
- Open Settings → Lock screen (or Lock and Protect in newer versions of MIUI).
- Slip on the item News and weather (in some firmware - News Feed or Mi Feed).
- Transfer the slider to the Off position for the option “Show news on the lock screen”.
- Save the changes and restart the device (required!).
If the news and weather item is not on the menu, then your version of MIUI is hiding it.
- 🔍 Check the Settings section → Annexes → Application management → Weather.
- 🔧 Turn on Show System Processes (three dots in the upper right corner) and find the Mi Service Framework.
☑️ Preparing for news blackout
⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI before the new version (for example, from 14.0.5 to 14.0.6), the settings may reset. To avoid this, disable automatic update of system applications in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Settings (⚙️) → Auto-update of applications.
Method 2: Deactivate system applications (without root)
If news continues to appear after the settings are turned off, the problem is the background activity of the system services, which can be deactivated without root rights, but with reservations:
| Annex | Package | Can I turn it off? | Effects of consequences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather. | com.miui.weather2 | Yes. | The weather widget on the main screen will disappear |
| Mi Service Framework | com.miui.miservice | Partially. | Some MIUI features may stop working (e.g. cloud service) |
| Browser | com.android.browser | Yes. | Not critical if you use Chrome or another browser |
| Mi Feed | com.xiaomi.channel | Yes. | Completely removes the news feed |
To deactivate applications:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Slip on the three dots in the top corner and select Show all processes.
- Find the application from the table above and open its page.
- Click Disable (or Remove Updates if the Disable button is inactive).
If the button is blocked, use ADB-team (no root):
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.weather2
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.channel💡
Before using ADB, enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times on build number).
Method 3: Reset the lock screen settings (if nothing helps)
In rare cases, the news feed settings get stuck in the system cache, and resetting the lock screen configuration without losing data will help:
- Open Settings → System and device → Additional → Resetting.
- Select Reset the lock screen settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
- Confirm the action and restart the phone.
After discharge:
- 🔄 Settings of wallpaper, weather widget and PIN-code will remain.
- ⚙️ The news feed will be deactivated by default.
- ⚠️ You may need to reconfigure your fingerprint or face unlock.
⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) This menu item is hidden. To unlock it, run a command through ADB: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_reset_enabled 1 After that, the option will appear in the settings.
What if the reset didn't help?
Method 4: Using third-party launchers (bypass)
If system methods don't work, you can replace the standard lock screen with alternative launchers.
- 📱 Nova Launcher + Sesame Lock Screen (paid but with trial period).
- 🔒 AcDisplay (free, minimalist design).
- 🌙 Always On AMOLED (for devices AMOLED-The screens, for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro).
How to set up:
- Install the selected launcher from Google Play.
- Set it as the default launcher in Settings → Applications → By default.
- In the launcher settings, disable the option to Show the system lock screen.
Cons of the method:
- ⚠️ Certain functions MIUI (Second Space, for example, can conflict with third-party launchers.
- 🔋 Increased battery consumption (3–7%) due to duplication.
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The launcher side is a temporary solution. Once the MIUI is updated, the lock screen can return.
Method 5: Manual removal via TWRP (for advanced users)
If you are ready to take radical measures and you have a custom Recovery installed TWRP, Systemic systems can be completely removed. APK-The files responsible for the newsfeed are irreversible and require backup!
Instructions:
- Download TWRP for your Xiaomi model.
- Load to the Recavéri (Off. → Hold Power + Vol+).
- Go to Advanced → File Manager.
- Delete files by the following paths: /system/priv-app/Weather2/ /system/priv-app/MiService/ /system/app/Channel/
- Wipe your cache (Wipe → Cache) and restart.
⚠️ Note: Deleting system files may result in bootloop (locked boot) or loss of functionality (e.g., stop working). NFC or IR-Before you act, make a full backup through TWRP!
An alternative for users without TWRP is to use the Magisk MiuiFeedRemover module (available in the Magisk Module repository), which blocks news downloads at the system level without deleting files.
Why is the news coming back after the MIUI update?
Many users experience the news feed reappearing after installing updates, due to the system application recovery mechanism:
- 🔄 MIUI It has an Auto-Recovery function that returns disabled system APK baseline.
- 📦 Firmware updates often include newer versions of Weather apps and Mi Service Framework that overwrite your settings.
- 🌐 Xiaomi servers can force tape activation for certain regions (e.g. China or India).
How to avoid this:
- Turn off automatic updates to system applications (see Method 1).
- Use ADB to permanently disable packets (commands are given in Method 2).
- Install Magisk and DisableFlagSecure module, which blocks the recovery of system APKs.
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Before updating MIUI, back up your current settings through Settings → Additional → Backup. After updating, restore the configuration – this sometimes helps keep the tape off.