Modern mobile browsers strive to become universal centers of information, providing the user with news, exchange rates and precipitation forecasts right on the start page. However, for many device owners, such excess functionality turns into a problem, taking up valuable screen space and distracting from the main content. Particularly annoying is the weather widget, which is activated by default in a new tab and is often duplicated on the desktop. AndroidOn devices, such excess functionality turns into a problem, taking up valuable screen space and distracting from the main content. Particularly irritating is the weather widget, which is activated in a new tab by default and is often duplicated on the desktop.
If you prefer minimalism and a clean interface, you will probably want to get rid of these elements. The deactivation process is not always obvious, as developers periodically change the location of the switches in the settings menu. In this guide, we will analyze in detail all the ways to return the browser to a laconic appearance and remove unnecessary blocks with weather data.
It is worth noting that the settings may vary slightly depending on the version of the installed software and the model of your smartphone. However, the general algorithm of actions remains the same for the entire ecosystem Yandex Browser. We will look at both standard means of disabling a widget inside the application, and control methods through the Android system.
Disabling a widget on the "Scoreboard" page
The most common source of weather information is the block located at the top of the page with quick links, known as the "Scoreboard". To remove it, you need to enter interface editing mode. Open a new tab in the browser and find the gear icon or settings button, which is usually located in the upper or lower right corner of the screen.
After clicking on the settings icon, a menu for customizing the appearance will open in front of you. Here you need to find the section responsible for displaying additional blocks. Depending on the interface version, this item may be called “Scoreboard Settings”, “Widgets” or simply “Show weather”. Move the corresponding switch to the inactive position.
Sometimes a simple toggle switch does not work immediately, and an additional reboot of the tab is required. In this case, close the browser completely through the task manager and open it again. This action will forcefully update the interface cache and apply the new display settings.
- 🌤️ Go to a new tab and click on the gear icon.
- ⚙️ Find the item “Show weather” or “Weather block”.
- ❌ Set the switch to "Off".
- 🔄 Restart the application to apply the changes.
If the weather switch is missing in the Tableau settings, check if you have activated the "Light" or "Turbo" mode, which may block some interface elements.
It is important to understand that disabling the widget on the Tableau does not always guarantee complete disappearance weather data from the browser. In some assemblies, information may be duplicated in the Zen recommendations feed, which is also integrated into the start page.
Customizing the Zen news feed and recommendations
Often users confuse the weather widget on the Tableau with the weather block built into the endless news feed. This content is pulled up by the service Yandex Zen and is controlled by separate settings. Even if you removed the weather from the top panel, it may continue to be displayed among the news cards.
To disable this element, you need to go to the deep browser settings menu. Click the three dots in the address bar, select Settings, and then find the Recommendations Feed or Zen Settings section. Inside this menu, look for an option related to displaying widgets or weather conditions.
⚠️ Attention: Completely turning off the Zen feed can lead to the disappearance of not only the weather, but also all news articles. If you want to leave the news, but remove only the weather data, look for the “Show weather in the feed” spot setting.
The algorithm of actions may vary, since the Zen interface is often updated. Some versions require you to click on the “Customize Feed” button at the bottom of the screen, where a list of categories will open. Here you can uncheck the “Weather” item, thereby preventing the algorithms from showing you cards with temperature and precipitation.
If standard switches do not produce results, try clearing the application cache. Accumulated temporary files may retain old display settings, ignoring your new preferences. This is especially true after major app updates.
Managing weather push notifications
Sometimes the problem is not a static widget on the screen, but annoying pop-up notifications in the smartphone's curtain. The browser may ask for permission to display alerts for storm warnings or sudden temperature changes when first installed.
To stop receiving such messages, go to your device's system settings. Find the “Applications” section, select Android-devices. Find the "Applications" section, select from the list Yandex Browser in the list and go to the “Notifications” subsection. Here you will see a list of all categories of alerts to which the application is subscribed.
Carefully study the list and find categories related to weather, weather warnings or news. Turn off the toggle switches opposite the corresponding items. This action will prevent the system from displaying climate information in the notification panel, while maintaining the operation of other browser functions.
| Notification type | Where to disable | Consequence of disabling |
|---|---|---|
| Widget on the Tableau | New tab settings | The block with temperature will disappear from the start page |
| Zen feed | Recommendations feed settings | The display of weather cards in the news will stop |
| Push notifications | Android system settings | Blind notifications will stop coming |
| Background update | Application settings | Traffic and battery consumption will decrease batteries |
Remember that system settings take precedence over settings within the application. Even if the browser allows notifications to be displayed, a ban at the operating system level completely blocks their appearance.
Removing a widget from the Android desktop
A separate case is when a weather widget from Yandex Browser was added directly to the desktop of your smartphone. This happens if the user accidentally dragged an icon or accepted the prompt to add a widget on first launch. In this case, the settings of the browser itself will not help, since the element is part of the launcher.
To delete, find the weather icon on one of the screens of your phone. Press and hold your finger on it for 1-2 seconds until the action menu or vibration appears. Typically, an area labeled “Delete” or a trash can icon will appear at the top of the screen.
Drag the widget to this area and release your finger. The item will disappear from the desktop, but will remain available in the widget menu if you want to bring it back in the future. This method works on most Android shells, including MIUI, One UI and clean Android.
☑️ Checking the cleanliness of the interface
If holding your finger does not bring up the delete menu, try entering desktop editing mode. To do this, you often need to pinch an empty area of the screen with two fingers or long press on an empty area. In the menu that opens, select “Widgets”, find Yandex there and delete the desired block.
Resetting settings and clearing data
In situations where the browser interface does not work correctly and the weather switches do not respond to clicks, a radical method may be required - resetting the application settings. This will return the browser to the “as after installation” state, removing all user configurations.
Go to the smartphone settings, find the “Applications” section and select Yandex Browser. In the application management menu, find the “Storage” or “Memory” item. Here you will see two buttons: “Clear cache” and “Reset data” (or “Clear data”)
Settings → Applications → Yandex Browser → Storage → Clear dataPress the "Clear" button data" will delete all saved passwords, history, bookmarks (if they are not synchronized with the account) and interface settings. After this procedure, the first time you launch it, you will have to reconfigure the browser, but the default weather widget may not appear or it will be easier to disable it in a clean interface.
⚠️ Attention: Before resetting your data, make sure that you remember the password for your Yandex account to restore synchronization of bookmarks and passwords. Local data will be irretrievably lost.
This method is recommended to be used only as a last resort, when other methods have not helped eliminate visual bugs or intrusive interface elements. For most users, simple setup via the Tableau menu is sufficient.
Alternative browsers without weather widgets
If struggling with the Yandex Browser interface takes too much time and does not bring the desired result, it is worth considering alternative options. There are browsers on the market that are initially positioned as minimalistic and not overloaded with third-party services.
For example, browser Via Browser or XBrowser occupy less than 1 MB of memory and offer a completely clean interface without news feeds and weather widgets. You can also pay attention to Firefox Focus, which is focused on privacy and automatically deletes data after the session, leaving no room for unnecessary elements.
Why do browsers add weather?
Developers strive to increase the time the user spends in the application. By showing weather, news and currency rates, they turn the browser from a search tool into a media platform, which increases the company's advertising revenue.
Switching to another browser may be the best solution for owners of weak devices, where every megabyte of RAM counts. The absence of background processes responsible for updating weather data will have a positive effect on the autonomy of the smartphone.
Minimalist browsers not only save space on the screen, but also significantly reduce battery consumption due to the absence of background loading of content.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Why is there weather after a shutdown? appeared again?
This may happen after updating the application. Developers often reset some interface settings when installing new versions, returning them to default values. You will have to go back to the Tableau settings and disable the widget.
Is it possible to disable only the temperature, leaving the icon?
In the standard settings of Yandex Browser, such detail is usually not provided. The switch works on the “all or nothing” principle: either the entire block with temperature and description is shown, or it is hidden completely.
Does disabling the weather affect the speed of the browser?
Yes, disabling the widget and Zen ribbon can slightly speed up the loading of a new tab. The browser will not need to download weather data and generate a news feed, which saves traffic and processor time.
Where can I find the settings if I have an old version of Android?
On older versions of the operating system, the menu may look different. Try pressing the “Menu” button (three dots) and look for the “Advanced” or “Appearance” section. The logic of the actions remains the same: look for items related to the Tableau or widgets.
Deleting a widget from the desktop will delete it from the browser?
No, these are different things. Deleting from the desktop removes only the shortcut from the main screen of the smartphone. To remove the weather from the browser itself (from the new tab page), you need to change the settings inside the application, as described in the first section.