Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often encounter an intrusive service that automatically changes images on a locked screen, a phenomenon known as wallpaper carousel or Glance that can annoy users accustomed to static images. MIUI and HyperOS actively promote this content, but it can be easily deactivated.
Removing this feature will not only bring back the familiar look of the lock screen, but also help save traffic, as well as slightly relieve the device’s processor. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods for disabling the service, from standard settings to deeper interventions.
It is important to understand that the menu layout may vary slightly depending on the version of Android and the shell MIUI. However, the overall algorithm of actions remains the same for most models, including the popular Note and Pro series.
Disconnection through standard screen settings
The fastest way to remove intrusive image change is to use the built-in settings, and you'll need to go to Settings and find the item that controls the look of the blocker, which is usually hidden inside the Always On and Lock menu.
Once you go to the menu, you'll see a switch that activates the carousel service, which you need to put inactive, and it's important to note that on some global firmware versions, this service may be called Glance for Mi or simply Wallpaper Carousel.
⚠️ Note: After disabling the function, the system may prompt you to select a static image from the gallery or a standard set.
If the standard path does not produce the desired result, your region or firmware version may use an alternate name for that component, in which case it is worth checking the theme or application settings, where switches associated with online content may also be hiding.
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Before making changes, take a screenshot of the current settings to quickly return everything as it was if necessary.
Management through the “Themes” app
Often, users overlook the carousel that is the theme system app, which downloads and manages new content, and to completely eliminate the possibility of ads or random pictures, you need to go inside this application.
In the application interface, look for the profile icon or settings menu (usually three bars or an avatar in the corner). In the list of options, look for the option "Wallpaper Carousel" or Glance. Here you can not only turn off the function, but also clear the cache of uploaded images.
- 📱 Open the Themes app on the main screen.
- ⚙️ Go to the profile menu (human icon).
- 🚫 Find the wallpaper carousel section and turn off the switch.
- 🗑️ Click on “Clear Cache” to delete saved pictures.
Sometimes, after the system update, the settings may reset and the service is activated again, so checking this section is mandatory after each major MIUI update, which ensures that the background service does not resume without your knowledge.
Disabling Notifications and Permissions
Even if the visual part of the carousel is disabled, the background processes can continue to consume resources. To prevent this, you need to limit the rights of the corresponding system component, which is especially true for users who want to maximize the autonomy of the smartphone.
Find a system process called Wallpaper Carousel, Wallpaper Carousel, or Glance in the application list, and go to its properties and select Notifications, where you should ban all types of alerts, including audible and pop-up alerts.
| Parameter | Action. | The result |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Ban everything | No pop-up windows |
| Auto-start | Shut down. | The service doesn't start on its own. |
| Network access | Prohibit (Wi-Fi and mobile) | No new content downloaded |
| Battery | No restrictions (for discharge) | Possibility of complete shutdown |
Additionally, it is recommended to go to the Battery Consumption section for this application and select No Limits mode only at the time of shutdown, and then immediately disable background activity. This is a double barrier that ensures that the background process will not start accidentally.
☑️ Checking the limitations of the application
Using ADB for Advanced Users
For those who are not afraid of technical manipulation, there is a way to completely remove the system component through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and having a minimum set of tools, which allows you to remove the carousel application physically, leaving only its skeleton in the system.
Before you start, you need to activate the developer mode, and you can do this by clicking seven times on the build number in the About Phone section, then turn on USB debugging from the Developer menu, plug the device into your PC, and start the command line.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper.wallpaperExecuting these commands will remove the user portion of the applications that are responsible for the carousel. If you need to return everything back, just perform the factory reset command, since the system files will remain intact. This is a radical method, but it gives a 100% guarantee of the service disappearing.
⚠️ Note: Be careful when typing commands ADB. Removal of critical system components can lead to unstable operation MIUI or cyclic reboot of the device.
What if the ADB can’t see the phone?
Changing the region as a solution method
Interesting fact: the functionality of the wallpaper carousel and the amount of embedded advertising directly depend on the selected region in the smartphone settings. Switching to a region where Glance is not supported or less aggressive can automatically solve the problem without additional settings.
Try changing the region to the United States, Canada or India, and in some cases, it causes the wallpaper carousel item to disappear from the menu or renders it inactive, and rebooting the device after changing the region is mandatory for the change to apply.
However, it is worth considering that changing the region can affect the work of other services, such as a weather widget or news feed, so this method is not suitable for everyone, but is a good temporary solution if other methods have not helped to remove intrusive content.
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Changing the region to the US often hides ad blocks, but can change the list of available apps in GetApps.