How to remove Xiaomi tabs in Yandex Browser

Xiaomi smartphone owners often encounter an intrusive interface that suggests using pre-installed services instead of the usual tools, especially in Yandex, where the homepage can be crowded with news feeds and widgets from the device manufacturer, often referred to as “tabs,” although technically they are specific widgets or fixed tabs of the MIUI or HyperOS system. Getting rid of them allows you to free up the screen and speed up the device.

Removing or hiding these elements requires understanding the architecture of the Android shell used by the Chinese giant. Standard shutdown methods do not always work effectively, as some components are deeply integrated into the system. You will need to be careful when performing operations so as not to disrupt the work of other services. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to clean the interface from unnecessary visual noise.

Before you start taking drastic measures, you should try the regular customization tools provided by the browser itself and the operating system. Often users simply do not notice the switches hidden in the settings menu. Visual debris on the screen distracts and slows access to the necessary information. Proper setting of the start page will return the comfort of using the gadget.

Analysis of the nature of system tabs and widgets

To effectively combat this problem, you need to understand what we are dealing with. Xiaomi devices often pre-installed a special launcher or browser modification that forcibly opens a certain page when you launch, this can be a Glance news aggregator or a proprietary add-on from the manufacturer, such elements consume RAM and traffic in the background.

System tabs are often disguised as normal shortcuts, but when you try to delete them with a standard (long-press) menu, you may not appear. This is a sign that the application has system component rights. In this case, normal deletion is impossible without the use of special tools or superuser rights. It is important to distinguish between the usual bookmarks of the user and the widgets imposed by the system.

In some cases, the tab is not a separate application, but a part of the interface of the Yandex browser itself, activated by the manufacturer’s scripts. MIUI is known for its aggressive policy against third-party launchers and browsers. It can automatically restore shortcuts or widgets after a device is restarted, if the relevant services are not disabled.

⚠️ Before making changes to system settings or uninstalling apps, make sure you do not remove critical system components such as Security or Google Services, as this may cause your smartphone to malfunction.

Understanding the differences between user data and system files is key to success. If you just clear the cache, tabs can come back, you have to influence the source of their appearance, this can be a specific aggregator application or settings in the Advanced Settings menu.

Setting up the start page in Yandex Browser

The first and safest step is to check the browser's internal settings. Yandex Browser has a flexible toolkit for customization of the interface. Often the problem is solved by simply switching the switchboard to the menu. You need to open the browser and go to the menu indicated by three dots or stripes.

In the menu that opens, look for Settings, and look for items related to the tab, news, or recommendations, which are the modules that make up the start page. Disabling Zen news feeds or other Yandex services often removes visual noise that users perceive as unnecessary tabs.

• 📱 Open the browser menu and select Settings.
• 🗑️ Find the “Table” section and turn off the display of news or widgets.
• 🚫 In the "Additional" section, uncheck the "Show news" box».
• 🔄 Check the “Bookmarks” section and remove unnecessary shortcuts manually.

If standard settings don't work, you might be able to sync the data to the account where the tabs are saved, so you need to log in to the sync settings and clear the list of fixed items, and you should also check if you have an extension that modifies the start page. In the mobile version of Yandex, extensions work differently, but some system modules may behave similarly.

Once you make the changes, be sure to close the application completely through Task Manager and open it again. This will allow the applied settings to take effect. If the tabs are gone, but reappeared after the phone restarts, then the Xiaomi system intervention is deeper and more serious measures are required.

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If you use multiple profiles in your browser, the settings should be applied separately for each profile, as they are not synchronized with each other.

Managing applications through Android settings

When the browser itself is depleted, we move to the operating system layer, and in the MIUI or HyperOS shell, there are applications that are responsible for displaying content on the desktop and in the browser, often called GetApps, Mi Video, Mi Music, or have obscure names like MSA (MIUI System Ads).

To access application management, go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. Carefulness is required. Look for apps related to the browser or news feeds. If you find an app that is responsible for tabs, you can try to disable it. The Disable button will only be active for system applications that are not critical.

You can also look for Yandex with the system logo or Yandex Services on the app list, and sometimes the manufacturer installs a separate module to integrate their services, and disabling such a module can remove tabs, but it can also disrupt the voice assistant or other ecosystem functions, and weigh the risks before action.

After disabling unnecessary services, it is recommended to clear the browser cache. To do this, select Yandex in the application menu, go to Storage and click Clean. This will delete temporary files that may store information about old tabs. However, remember that this may also log you off in some services.

Use of Developer Mode and ADB

For advanced users who are not afraid of the command line, there is the most effective method - the use of debugging by ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method allows you to remove or freeze system applications that cannot be removed through the standard interface. USB.

First, you need to activate the developer mode. Go to Settings. → About phone and seven times quickly click on the item "Version" MIUI» or "Version" OS». After that, a new section “Extended settings” will appear in the settings menu» → «For developers. Include the item "Debugging by USB».

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.msa.global

This command removes the system ad module, which is often responsible for intrusive tabs. Packet names will differ to remove other components. For example, the com.android.browser command is used to remove a standard MIUI browser (if it interferes). Be extremely careful: removing the system launcher (com.miui.home) can lead to a “brick” of the interface.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Type the wrong command or delete a critical system package can make the phone unstable or completely out of service. Always check the name of the package before removing it.

There are also graphical shells for ADB, such as Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools or Universal Android Debloater. They simplify the process by providing a list of apps with checkboxes. You can just tick off Xiaomi's extra services and click the delete button. This is a safer option for those who don't want to memorize the syntax of commands.

Application of third-party launchers

A radical solution to Xiaomi’s intrusive tabs and widgets is to replace the standard desktop with a third-party launcher. Apps like Nova Launcher, Lawnchair or Microsoft Launcher completely ignore the system settings of the MIUI interface, providing a pure Android experience.

Once the launcher is installed, the system will suggest you select the default desktop app. Select the launcher installed and press Always. Now, clicking the Home button will open a clean interface with no news or tabs from Xiaomi. The Yandex browser behaves more predictably in this environment.

• 🚀 Nova Launcher – Maximum flexibility and performance.
• 🌿 Lawnchair – style of pure Android Pixel, minimalism.
• 📊 Microsoft Launcher – great integration with Microsoft services and widgets.
• ⚡ Smart Launcher – Automatic Sorting of Applications and Lightweight.

Using a third-party launcher also helps to get rid of the left-handed news screens that are often embedded in Xiaomi’s shell. However, it’s worth considering that some features, such as control gestures or MIUI themes, may not work properly or be inaccessible.

It is also important to disable auto-run for the standard Xiaomi launcher in the application settings so that the system does not try to return it constantly. In new versions of Android, this is done automatically when you select a new launcher by default, but check does not interfere. This ensures that after the reboot you will not see the usual MIUI interface.

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Third-party launcher is not just a change of picture, it is a complete rejection of intrusive services of the MIUI shell in favor of pure Android.

Frequent questions and troubleshooting

Even with all the instructions, there may be nuances: users often ask questions about tab returns or the absence of a delete button, and here are the answers to the most common problems that you may encounter in the process of cleaning a smartphone.

To sum up, removing Xiaomi tabs in Yandex is a solvable task, but requires a comprehensive approach. Start with your browser settings, then go to system applications and, if necessary, use ADB. A clean interface is not only aesthetics, but also improves the performance of your device.