How to permanently disable the news feed in the Xiaomi browser: 5 proven ways

The news feed in Xiaomi’s standard browser (Mi Browser) often annoys users with irrelevant content, ads and unnecessary notifications. Despite the convenience of quick access to current events, many prefer a clean start page without distractions. The problem is complicated by the fact that the manufacturer does not always provide obvious settings to completely disable this feature – especially in the latest versions of MIUI 13/14.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can delete your newsfeed, including hidden developer options, alternative browsers, and radical methods for advanced users. Some solutions require super-user rights, while others work without them. If you're tired of intrusive content every time you open a tab, this guide is for you.

It is important to understand that Mi Browser is closely integrated with the Xiaomi ecosystem, so standard disabling through the settings menu does not always give 100% result.In some cases, the tape may appear again after an application or system update. We tested all methods on current firmware (as of June 2026) and indicate their effectiveness for each version of MIUI.

1. Standard disconnection through browser settings

To start with, the simplest method that works on most Xiaomi devices without any additional manipulation is suitable for MIUI 12-14, but may vary depending on the regional firmware (global, Chinese, European).

Open the Mi Browser and follow the following steps:

1. Slip on the icon "Three dots» (⋮) lower-right.
2. Select Settings (or Settings in English).
3. Go to the Homepage section.
4. Find the News feed option and move the slider to the “Off” position.
5. Save the changes and restart the browser.

If your browser version does not have an explicit News Feed item, try an alternative path:

• 🔍 In the same settings, find personalization → Recommended content.
• 📛 Disable all options related to advertising, news and personalized offers.
• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes changes only apply after a reboot.

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Method limitation: On some firmware (e.g. Chinese) the option to disable may be blocked, in which case proceed to the following methods.

2. Reset browser settings to factory

If the standard shutdown doesn’t work, try to return the browser to its original settings, which will delete all your data (bookmarks, history, saved passwords), so pre-reserve.

Resetting instructions:

1. Open Phone Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Mi Browser list and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
5. Start your browser again – the news feed should disappear.

After reset, do not update your browser through Play Market, this may return the news feed. If the problem recurs, move to radical measures.

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Before reset, export your bookmarks through Settings → Import/Export → Export bookmarks to an HTML file. It can be imported into any other browser.

3. Disconnect via MIUI settings (for advanced)

In some versions of MIUI, the news feed is not only managed by the browser, but also by system services, a method that requires carefulness because it affects the underlying parameters of the OS.

Follow the instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap the MIUI 7-10 times until you become a developer!
3. Go back to the main settings menu and find a new section for developers.
4. Activate the USB Debugging option (optional, but recommended).
5. Scroll down and find MIUI Background Processes.
6. Disable all news-related services (msa, mipush, MiuiDaemon).

After these steps, restart the device. Attention: disabling system processes may cause some functions (such as push notifications) to function unstable. If you notice a failure, return the settings back.

4. Installation of an alternative browser

If all previous methods have failed, the most reliable option is to abandon Mi Browser in favor of alternatives. Modern browsers (for example, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Brave) do not have a built-in news feed and offer more options for customizing the start page.

Recommended browsers without a news feed:

• 🌐 Google Chrome – supports sync with Google account, there are extensions to block ads.
• 🦊 Mozilla Firefox – open source, high degree of privacy.
• 🛡️ Brave – blocks ads and trackers by default, fast loading pages.
• 🔍 DuckDuckGo Browser – Focus on privacy, no personalized news.

To make the alternative browser the primary:

1. Install the selected browser from the Play Market.
2. Open Settings → Applications → Applications by default.
3. Slip on the browser and select the desired application.
4. Remove or disable Mi Browser through Settings → Applications → Mi Browser → Disable.

The advantage of the method is that you have full control over the start page, no intrusive content, and disadvantage: some system links (for example, from the MIUI menu) will still open in the Mi Browser.

5. Radical methods (root access)

If you're willing to go to extreme lengths and have root rights, you can completely remove the components responsible for the newsfeed.

List of files and packets to delete (Root Explorer or ADB required):

To remove via ADB, use the command:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.browser

Replace com.android.browser with the desired package from the table.

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Removing system packages may make it impossible to update MIUI through standard means. Create a full backup using TWRP or Mi Flash Tool before execution.

If you are not sure about your actions, it is better to use previous methods or ask for help in specialized forums (for example, 4PDA or XDA Developers).

6. Blocking through the host file (without root)

A less risky way is to block the domains that upload the news, which won't delete the feed completely, but will make it empty.

Instructions:

1. Install a host file editing app, such as Hosts Editor or AdAway.
2. Open the hosts file and add the following lines: 127.0.0.1 msa-cdn.micloud.xiaomi.net 127.0.0.1 api.browser.miui.com 127.0.0.1 sdkconfig.ad.xiaomi.com
3. Save the changes and restart the device.

This method does not require root rights, but it may conflict with some system updates. If you have problems with the Internet after the changes, return the host file to its original state.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after a successful shutdown, the news feed may reappear, and consider typical scenarios and how to address them:

Problem 1: After the MIUI update, the tape returned.

• 🔄 Reverse to the previous version of the browser via APKMirror.
• 🚫 Turn off automatic updates to the Mi Browser in the Play Market.

Problem 2: There is no option in the settings to turn off the tape.

• 🌍 Check the firmware region: on the Chinese versions MIUI option may not be available.
• 🔧 Use it. ADB for forced shutdown (see Section 5).

Problem 3: The tape only appears on the main page.

• 🏠 Set a third-party start page through your browser settings.
• 🔗 Use extensions to block items (e.g., uBlock Origin in Firefox).

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If the tape returns after resetting, try freezing the browser via Titanium Backup or App Quarantine.This will prevent it from working without completely deleting.

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