How to turn off the news feed (Discover) in the Google app
The Google app news feed (officially called Google Discover) can be incredibly distracting and quickly clutter your home screen. If you prefer a clean, minimalist search experience, you can disable it entirely.
This quick, step-by-step tutorial will show you exactly how to turn off the news feed in the Google app on any Android phone or tablet.
The steps on this page work for all modern Android smartphones and tablets, including Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Motorola, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, and Redmi devices.
Step-by-step guide to disabling Google Discover
- Open the Google app on your Android phone or tablet.
- Tap your profile picture or initial in the upper-right corner of the screen.
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In the menu that appears, tap on Settings.
- Tap on Other settings or General.
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Tap on Discover or the toggle button next to it to disable it.
Once disabled, your Google app main screen will return to a clean layout containing only the search bar and the logo, saving both data and background battery usage.
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