How to permanently remove news from the Xiaomi browser: a detailed guide

Newsfeed in Xiaomi’s browser is one of the most annoying features for many users, not only taking up space on the screen, but also consuming traffic, slowing down page loading, and sometimes showing unnecessary content, especially for owners of Redmi smartphones, POCO and the Mi line, where the Mi Browser browser is installed by default with a pre-activated newsfeed.

Compounding the problem, Xiaomi is actively integrating its services into MIUI firmware, and simply turning off notifications or clearing the cache often doesn’t help. In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to completely remove news from the browser – from standard settings to radical methods for power users.

Why does news in Xiaomi browser appear again and again?

Before we get into the instructions, it’s important to understand how the news feed works in Xiaomi browsers, because it’s not part of the browser itself, but a separate service built into MIUI’s firmware called msa (Miui System Ads), which is responsible for displaying ads and news not only in the browser, but also on the locked screen, in the app menu and even in settings.

The main reasons why news is coming back:

• 🔄 Automatic updates MIUI — after installing the new version of the firmware, the browser settings are reset.
• 📱 Sync with Xiaomi account – if you are logged in to Mi Account, some settings can be recovered from the cloud.
• 🛠️ Google Play Services – Some versions of the Mi Browser browser receive updates through the Google Play Store, which leads to a return of standard settings.
• 📡 Regional settings – in some countries (e.g. India, China) the news feed is forced to activate.

Important: On devices with global firmware (EEA, Global), it is easier to turn off the tape than on the Chinese version (China ROM), where many settings are locked without unlocking the bootloader.

Method 1: Disable news in Mi Browser settings

The easiest and most obvious method is to use the browser’s built-in settings, which are suitable for most users and do not require root rights or technical skills, but does not work on all versions of MIUI (especially on old or Chinese firmware).

Step instructions:

1. Open the Mi Browser (Blue Globe icon).
2. Slip on the three dots in the lower right corner (or at the top, depending on the version).
3. Select Settings → Main page.
4. Find the News Feed or Recommended Content option and turn off the slider.
5. The relevant item can be called in different ways: Personalized news, Content on the main or Mi Feed.
6. Restart the browser to make the changes effective.

If your browser does not have such a point, try an alternative way:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Laboratory.
• 🔧 Find the option to Disable News Feed (may be called Disable News Feed).
• 🔄 Reset the device.

Is the Mi Browser (Blue Globe) open?

Are the settings checked in the "Home Page" section?

Is the News Feed slider disabled or similar?

Has the browser been relaunched after the changes?

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Restriction: On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 12.5 for Redmi Note 10), this method only works temporarily - after updating the browser, the tape can return.

Method 2: Remove Mi Browser updates via Google Play

If standard settings don't help, the problem may be hidden in the latest browser updates. Xiaomi often adds a news feed through updates, so rolling back to the factory version sometimes solves the problem.

How to do this:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Mi Browser list and tap it.
3. In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select Remove Updates.
4. Confirm action. The system will return the browser to the factory version.
5. Then open the Google Play Store, find Mi Browser, and turn off automatic updates (click on three dots → Remove from auto-update).

This method is particularly effective for devices with global firmware (MIUI Global), where the factory version of the browser often goes without a news feed.

Mi Browser (by default)

Google Chrome

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⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) after rolling back the browser version, bookmarks and history may disappear. It is recommended to pre-export data through Settings → Imports/Exports.

Method 3: Disable system services via ADB (without root)

For users willing to take more drastic measures, there is a method of disabling the news feed via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not require root rights, but requires a computer and a little preparation.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging on your smartphone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your PC

Download and install ADB

Platform Tools by Google

Open the command line.

adb.exe

Follow the commands in turn:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.browser




pm disable-user --user 0 com.mi.globalbrowser




pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.browser

Reset the device.

These commands will remove browser updates and disable the system components responsible for the news feed. If the browser disappears after the reboot, it can be restored through Settings → Apps → Show all applications → Disabled.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 13+) Disabling system packages can cause Mi Account or other services to malfunction.Before executing commands, back up via Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Method 4: Use of alternative browsers

If all previous methods didn’t help or seem too complicated, the most reliable way to get rid of news is to install a different browser and make it the default app.

The best alternatives for Xiaomi:

How to make an alternative browser the main one:

1. Install the selected browser from the Play Store.
2. Open Settings → Applications → Default Applications → Browser.
3. Select the browser installed (such as Chrome or Firefox).
4. Remove the Mi Browser shortcut from the home screen (click the icon → Delete).

How to remove them with Root Explorer or ADB root:

1. Get root rights (for example, through Magisk).
2. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
3. Go to /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
4. Find the folders with the names from the list above and delete them (or rename them by adding.bak at the end).
5. Clear the cache and data through Settings → Storage → Clean.
6. Reset the device.

Important: Removal of system applets may lead to inability to obtain OTA-updates, Mi Account malfunctions and other issues.Be sure to create a full backup through the TWRP.

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Deleting system packages is a last resort, and in most cases, it is enough to disable news via settings or use an alternative browser.

What if news comes back after the MIUI update?

One of the most common problems is that the news feed reappears after a firmware or browser update, which is because Xiaomi is forced to turn some services on through updates.

• 🔕 Turn off automatic updates MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Update the system. → Settings → Turn off Automatic Booting via Wi-Fi.
• 📵 Freeze Mi Browser Updates: Use the App Quarantine app (requires root) or Package Disabler to block updates.
• 🔧 Install custom recovery (TWRP): This will allow you to roll back updates or install modified firmware without a news feed.
• 🛡️ Use a firewall: Apps like NetGuard or AFWall+ (Requires root) can block Mi Browser's access to the Internet.

If you don’t want to give up MIUI updates, but you’re annoyed by the news, consider installing custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) that lacks built-in Xiaomi services but requires unlocking the bootloader and technical skills.

FAQ: Frequent questions about news in Xiaomi browser