How to set up Google News on Xiaomi Android smartphones: from installation to fine-tuning

News on Xiaomi smartphones can be a useful tool for quickly obtaining relevant information - if you set it up correctly, POCO Or Mis are facing problems: the app doesn't show up on the home screen, news is duplicated or comes to uninteresting topics. In this article, we'll break down all the nuances, from the basic installation to the hidden features that will help make the tape as relevant as possible.

Owners of Xiaomi devices often wonder why Google News behaves differently than on pure Android. MIUI, For example, a news widget may conflict with a proprietary Mi Browser or duplicate notifications from Google Discover. We will show you how to avoid these problems and customize the service to your needs, whether it is business intelligence, technological innovations or local events.

Unlike the standard instructions, here you will find unique solutions for the MIUI 14/15, And if you prefer alternative sources, at the end of the article, compare Google News to Yandex.Zen and Smart News on Xiaomi.

1. Preparing Xiaomi smartphone to work with Google News

Before you set up the tape, make sure your Xiaomi meets the minimum requirements.Google News service officially supports devices with Android 8.0 and newer, but on the Internet. MIUI There may be nuances, such as the Redmi Note 8 Pro (2019) or POCO X3 NFC Additional authorization may be required for the first launch via Google Play Services.

Pay special attention to regional settings:

• 🌍 The system language must match the language of the news feed (configure Settings). → Additionally. → Language and input).
• 📍 Google Region Affects Local News (check Settings) → Google → Managing a Google Account → Personal data).
• 🔄 If news comes in an incomprehensible language, reset the Google app cache to Settings → Annexes → Application management.

On devices with MIUI 15 (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T or Redmi K60) Google News can be integrated into Google Discover, the left panel on the home screen, and if it's not, it's the default shell that disabled it, and the solution is to install a separate Google News app from the Play Market (link below).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models for China (with firmware) CN) Google services are blocked at the system level, in which case you will need to unlock the bootloader and install global firmware (Global or Global). EEA).

2.Installation and first launch of Google News

If your Xiaomi doesn’t have a pre-installed Google News widget, follow this instruction:

1. Open Play Market and find the Google News app (Developer – Google) LLC).
2. Click Set and wait for the download to be completed (weight). ~30MB).
3. After installation, launch the app and log in to your Google account (unless you are automatically logged in).
4. Accept the Terms of Use and allow access to Notices and Locations (optional).

On models POCO F4 GT or Xiaomi 12 Pro after installation can appear duplicate widget on the home screen:

1. Press your finger on the widget and select Remove.
2. Reboot your smartphone (this will reset the cache) MIUI Launcher).

If the app fails to start or if it gives an error “Google News is stopped”, follow these steps:

Clear the cache in Settings → Annexes → Google News → Warehouse

Update Google Play Services in the Play Market

Reinstall the application

Check for Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data)-->

3. Set up a news feed to suit your interests

By default, Google News shows general themes: politics, sports, technology. To personalize the feed on Xiaomi:

Step 1: Selecting topics

• 📰 Open the app and tap on the icon. ⚙️ Settings in upper right corner.
• 🔍 Choose Interests → Management of interests.
• ➕ Add themes (e.g. Xiaomi, Android, Chinese gadgets) or remove unnecessary ones (❌ Politics, Showbiz stars).

Step 2: Priority of sources:

If you want to see news from a particular publication (e.g, 4PDA, XDA Developers):

1. In the Settings section → Find the right media sources.
2. Tap on three points. ⋮ Next to the title and select Show more often.

Step 3. Local news:

To receive news from your city on Redmi or POCO:

1. Enable geolocation in Settings → Confidentiality → Permits → geodata.
2. In Google News, go to Settings → Local News and Add Your Region.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 and older, the service may ignore manual interest settings if the Google account has enabled Ad Personalization. To fix this, disable it at adssettings.google.com.

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If news updates are too rare, turn on Background Sync in your Google account settings. This will increase battery consumption, but the feed will be more relevant.

4.Adding Google News widget to the home screen

On Xiaomi, Google News widget can be placed in two ways:

Method 1. MIUI Launcher:

1. Click the empty space on the home screen and select Widgets.
2. Scroll down to the Google block and select News (sizes: 4×1, 4×2 or 4×4).
3. Drag the widget into a free space and customize the themes displayed.

Method 2. Through Google Discover (left panel):

If the widget doesn’t appear in the list, turn on Google Discover:

1. Press the main screen and select Settings (icon) ⚙️).
2. Activate the switch Show the Google panel.
3. Swipe to the left of the main screen and the Google News feed will appear.

On some models (such as the Xiaomi Pad 6), the widget may not work due to tablet mode limitations. PWA-Version (Progressive Web Application):

1. Open Chrome and go to news.google.com.
2. Tap on three points. ⋮ → Add to the main screen.

5. Optimization of notifications and battery consumption

By default, Google News sends notifications about “important” events, which can drain Xiaomi’s battery by 5-10% per day.

Disabling unnecessary notifications:

1. Open the Settings. → Annexes → Google News → Notifications.
2. Turn off switches for topics that you are not interested in (e.g., Entertainment or Sports).
3. In the Sound section, select No Sound if you don't want to hear the alerts.

Restriction of background activity:

Nana MIUI It can run in the background even when the application is closed, to reduce battery consumption:

• 🔋 Go to Settings. → Battery → Choice of applications.
• 📵 Find Google News and select Limit Background Activity.
• ⏳ Set Automatic Closing after 10 Minutes of Inactivity.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor (e.g. Redmi Note 12) 4G) Background news synchronization can cause overheating, in which case, turn it off completely in your Google account settings.

6. Solving common problems

Xiaomi users often encounter common mistakes when working with Google News.

Issue 1: News not updated:

• 🔄 Check your internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• 📥 Update the app in the Play Market.
• 🗑️ Clear the cache and data in Settings → Annexes → Google News → Warehouse.
• 🌐 If you use VPN, Disable it – the service can block updates due to a change in the region.

Problem 2: The widget disappeared after the update MIUI:

It's a well-known mistake. MIUI 15.1.1 To return the widget:

1. Remove the update for the app MIUI Launcher in Play Market.
2. Reboot your smartphone.
3. Add the widget again (see section 4).

Issue 3: News in a foreign language:

If the feed shows content in English or Chinese:

• 🌍 Check the system language in Settings → Additionally. → Language and input.
• 📍 Make sure that the correct region is listed on the Google account (Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, etc.).
• 🔍 In Google News settings, manually add interests in your native language.

Problem 4: The application will be sent out when you open:

On models POCO M4 Pro or Redmi 10C This could be due to a lack of RAM:

Close all background applications

Clean it up. RAM through settings → Annexes → Cleanup RAM

Turn off animation in Settings → Special Options → Delete animation

Reinstall the app-->

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If none of these methods helped, try to install APK-Google version of APKMirror News. Choose the version that fits your processor architecture (arm64 or armeabi-v7a).

7. Google News Alternatives for Xiaomi

If the standard tape doesn’t suit you, consider alternative apps optimized for the best. MIUI:

For the installation of alternatives:

1. Download the app from the Play Market.
2. Turn off notifications from Google News to avoid duplication.
3. Set your interests in a similar manner to the instructions above.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with firmware for China (CN ROM) Some alternative applications (e.g. Yandex.Zen) may require additional permissions to work. VPN or install APK manually.

8.Reset and reinstall Google News

If all settings are lost or the application is not working correctly, perform a full reset:

Step 1: Deletion of data:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google News and select Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.

Step 2: Reinstallation:

1. Uninstall the app through the Play Market.
2. Reboot your smartphone.
3. Install Google News again.

Step 3: Disclaimer of interests:

If the feed still shows irrelevant content:

1. Open myactivity.google.com.
2. Remove search history and news related activity.
3. Start Google News and set up your interests from scratch.

On devices with MIUI 13 and below after reset, you may need to re-authorize in your Google account. If there is an error "Can not sync data", check:

• 🔗 Stability of Internet connection.
• ⏳ Date and time on the smartphone (must be relevant).
• 🔒 No restrictions on Google Play Services in Settings → Annexes → Permits.

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After a full reset, it’s recommended to wait 24 hours – Google’s algorithms will adapt to your new interests and show more relevant content.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Google News on Xiaomi