How to completely disable the Yandex news feed on Android: all methods

News feed from Yandex on the screen Android smartphone can be annoying with constant notifications, unnecessary recommendations, or simply taking up space in the interface. Many users are faced with the fact that this function is activated automatically - after updating Yandex.Browser, installing a proprietary shell (MIUI, Shell, One UI) or even for no apparent reason. Unlike standard widgets, the Yandex feed is often integrated at the system level, which makes it difficult to remove.

In this article we will look into it all current methods of disabling —from simple settings in the application to radical methods using ADB and rollback of updates. Please note: some methods may vary depending on Android versions, smartphone manufacturer and installed services. If you are using a device with custom firmware (for example LineageOS), some of the instructions may not work.

Why the Yandex feed appears on the Android screen

News feed from Yandex can be displayed in several places:

• 📱 On the main screen (to the left of the desktop, as a widget or a separate page).
• 🔍 In the search bar (when you swipe right or down).
• 🌐 In the browser (Yandex.Browser, Chrome with extensions).
• 📰 In the system notifications (push news messages).

The main reasons for its appearance:

1. Automatic activation during installation Yandex.Search, Yandex.Browser or Yandex.Launcher.
2. Integration with shell (for example, on smartphones Xiaomi, Realme or Samsung with pre-installed software).
3. Updating Google Play serviceswhich can load third-party widgets.
4. Resetting settings to factory settings (sometimes returns previously deleted elements).

It is important to understand that the feed can work even if you did not install Yandex.Search consciously. Some manufacturers (Huawei, Honor) include it in the standard set of applications through partnership agreements. In such cases, simply deleting the application will not help - you will need deeper settings.

Method 1: Disabling through the Yandex.Search settings

If the feed appears when you swipe right on the main screen or in the search bar, first check the settings of the application itself Yandex:

1. Open the application Yandex (icon with the letter “I” or a magnifying glass).
2. Tap on profile avatar (or icon ⚙️) in the upper right corner.
3. Select item Settings → Feed.
4. Disable the slider Show feed on home screen.
5. Additionally, you can disable Personal recommendations and News notifications.

If there is no item Feed in the settings, then it is managed at the system level. In this case, proceed to the next method.

⚠️ Attention: On some smartphones (for example, Redmi s MIUI 14) the feed control point can be hidden in Settings → Home screen → Yandex Widgets. If you don’t find it, use the search in the settings (magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).

Method 2: Removing Yandex widgets from the home screen

If the feed is displayed as a separate page to the left of the desktop (similarly Google Discover), it can be removed through the launcher settings:

1. Press with your finger empty space on the main screen until the menu appears.
2. Select Home screen settings (or Launcher settings).
3. Find section Widgets or News Feed.
4. Disable the slider next to Yandex.Feed or Yandex.Search.

For different shells, the path may differ:

If your shell does not have such an item, then the feed is integrated at the system level. In this case, only disabling the application through the Android settings (method 4) or using ADB (method 5).

Method 3: Disabling notifications from Yandex.Feed

If the problem is not in the widget, but in permanent push notifications about the news, you can disable them separately:

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Find Yandex (or Yandex.Browser, Yandex.Search) and tap on it.
3. Select Notifications.
4. Disable all categories related to news:
   • 📰 Recommendations
   • 🔔 Important news
   • 📢 Feed updates

If notifications continue to arrive, check your settings Google Play Services:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Google Play Services.
2. Go to Notifications → Channels.
3. Find channels with names Yandex or News and turn them off.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (for example, Flyme from Meizu), notifications from Yandex can be disguised as system ones. In this case, only completely disabling the application will help (method 4).

Method 4: Completely disabling the Yandex application

If the previous methods did not work, you can force stop the application and prevent its autostart:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications.
2. Find Yandex, Yandex.Search or Yandex.Feed (names may vary).
3. Tap Forced stop.
4. Select Disable (if the button is active).
5. Go to Battery → Autorun and disable autorun for Yandex applications.

On some smartphones (for example, Xiaomi with MIUI), you cannot disable pre-installed applications without root access. In this case, only method 5 (ADB) or installing custom firmware will help.

If the button Disable is inactive, then the application is system. Then:

• 📱 Try delete updates (button Uninstall updates in the application menu).
• 🔧 Use ADB to force shutdown (instructions in the next section).
• 🛠️ Install an alternative launcher (for example, Nova Launcher) that ignores system widgets.

Method 5: Disabling via ADB (for advanced users)

If the Yandex feed is built into the system and cannot be disabled using standard methods, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and enabling developer mode.

Step-by-step guide:

1. Enable USB debugging:
   • Go to Settings → About phone → MIUI/software version (tap the build number 7 times to activate developer mode).
   • Return to Settings → Advanced → For developers.
   • Activate USB debugging.

adb devices

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.yandex.lavka
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.yandex.browser
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.yandex.searchplugin

To find the exact names of packages, use the command:

adb shell pm list packages | grep yandex

⚠️ Attention: Disabling system packages via ADB may cause the shell to become unstable. If problems arise after disconnecting (for example, the search has stopped working), return the changes with the command:

adb shell pm enable com.yandex.lavka

Method 6: Installing an alternative launcher

If all the previous methods did not help, a radical solution is change the standard launcher. This will completely remove the Yandex feed from the main screen, but will require the installation of third-party software.

The best launchers to replace:

• 🌟 Nova Launcher — flexible configuration, no advertising, gesture support.
• 📱 Microsoft Launcher — integration with Windows, minimalistic design.
• 🔍 Lawnchair - open source, similar to standard Pixel Launcher.
• ⚡ Hyperion Launcher - fast, with support for themes.

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play.
2. After installation press Home and select the new launcher as the main one.
3. In the launcher settings, disable all widgets and ribbons (section Dock station or Widgets).
4. If necessary, hide icons of unnecessary applications (for example, Yandex.Search).

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Full control over the main screen.
• ✅ No system restrictions (works even without root).
• ✅ Additional functions (gestures, themes, backup).

⚠️ Attention: On some smartphones (for example, Huawei without Google Play), the installation of launchers may be limited. In this case, use APK files from trusted sources (for example, APKMirror).

What to do if the feed returns after an update

Even after disconnecting, the Yandex feed may appear again after:

• 🔄 Updates Yandex.Search or Yandex.Browser.
• 📱 Smartphone firmware updates.
• 🔧 Reset settings to factory settings.

To prevent reappearance:

1. Freeze the application using Titanium Backup (requires root) or App Quarantine.
2. Disable auto-update for Yandex applications:
   • Open Google Play → Profile → Application management.
   • Find Yandex and disable auto-update.

On smartphones with pre-installed software (for example Redmi Note 12), the feed can return after each major MIUI update. In this case, only rolling back the firmware or installing a custom one will help (for example, Pixel Experience).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about disabling the Yandex feed

adb shell pm enable com.yandex.lavka