How to remove Xiaomi wallpaper carousel from the lock screen on Redmi

Users of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones often encounter an intrusive service that automatically changes images on the lock screen.This feature, known as Wallpaper Carousel (or Glance), is designed to add variety, but in practice is often perceived as annoying advertising or just garbage. POCO device owners are also well familiar with this feature of the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS.

Fortunately, the developers have made it possible to completely disable this feature, although sometimes the path to the desired switch is not obvious. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove the wallpaper carousel on Redmi, returning a static picture or a familiar lock screen, you will learn where to look for hidden settings and how to guarantee to get rid of automatic background changes.

We'll look at different operating system versions, because menu items may be different, and whether you have an old Redmi Note 9 or a new flagship, the instruction will help you solve the problem, and the main thing is to follow the steps carefully so you don't get confused in the maze of system settings.

What is Wallpaper Carousel and Why It Is On by Default

The wallpaper carousel is a system service built into the MIUI and HyperOS shell that downloads new images from the Internet every time you turn on your smartphone screen. It was originally intended to be a convenient feature for those who like variety, but in practice, users often see poor-quality pictures, news or even banner ads.

Xiaomi includes this default option on many models, especially in the budget and mid-range segments, as part of their strategy to monetize and promote their own services. For many owners of Redmi and POCO, this comes as a nasty surprise after the first device is turned on or a system update.

⚠️ Attention: Complete removal of the system application "Carousel wallpaper" through ADB It's possible, but it needs to be careful. Normal shutdowns in settings are safer and reversible at any time.

Understanding the nature of this service helps you choose the right way to deactivate it, so if you don't need to constantly change your images and you prefer to control what you see when you unlock it, turning off the feature is the only right solution, and it can also slightly reduce your traffic consumption and battery power in the background.

Step-by-step: disabling through lock screen settings

The easiest and safest way to remove a wallpaper carousel on Redmi is in the standard settings menu, which works on most current versions of MIUI and HyperOS. You don't need third-party programs or superuser rights.

First, you need to go to the main configuration menu of the device, find the gear icon on the desktop or in the notification curtain, and then the algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• 📱 Open the settings of your smartphone Redmi or Xiaomi.
• 🔒 Go to Always on Screen and Lock (sometimes referred to simply as Lock Screen»).
• 🖼️ Find the wallpaper carousel item and click on it.
• ❌ Turn the switch Include the wallpaper carousel in the "Off" position».

Once you do this, the system will stop uploading new images, your static screensaver will remain on the lock screen, and if you use HyperOS, the path may be slightly different: sometimes the item is called Wallpaper or inside the Topics menu.

In some cases, after the function is turned off, it may be necessary to restart the device to make the changes take effect permanently. If the switch immediately returns to active state, it may be that the phone has restrictions or a Child profile that blocks the changes.

Management through the “Themes” app

Sometimes the carousel settings are duplicated or fully controlled through the Themes system app. This is Xiaomi's standard service that manages the visual design of the interface. If you don't find the right switch in the basic phone settings, be sure to check this section.

To access control through the application, perform the following actions:

• 🎨 Launch the Themes app (icon with brush).
• 👤 Click on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
• ⚙️ In the menu that opens, select Settings.
• 🚫 Find the wallpaper carousel option and turn it off.

You can see how much traffic was spent loading images, and clear the cache. This is a useful feature if you want to free up space in memory. Themes is the central node for all visual changes, so you shouldn't ignore it when you set up Redmi.

It is worth noting that new versions of HyperOS have redesigned the Themes logic. The interface has become cleaner, but some features have been moved into the back of the system settings. If you have recently updated and the familiar path has stopped working, focus on the previous section of the article.

Comparison of Disconnection Methods in MIUI and HyperOS

With the release of the new HyperOS operating system, Xiaomi has changed the structure of the menu and the logic of some services, owners of older devices on MIUI 12, 13, 14 and new HyperOS users it is useful to know the differences in the process of disabling intrusive functions.

Below is a table that will help you navigate where to look for settings depending on your firmware version:

As you can see from the table, HyperOS is tending to merge personalization settings. Items are becoming more concise, but their location may change. If you upgrade from MIUI 14 to a new OS, be prepared to look for customizations under Wallpaper and Personalization.

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In HyperOS, visualization settings are often combined into a single personalization center, which simplifies management, but changes the way we used to.

Regardless of the software version, the goal remains the same: to find the switch that automatically changes the images. If you can't find the exact match of the names, look for synonyms or adjacent sections associated with the lock screen.

Problem Solving: If the setting is not saved or returned

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where seemingly everything is done correctly, but the wallpaper carousel reappears, this may be due to synchronization of the Mi Account account or the operation of background processes, and this behavior is typical for some regional versions of firmware (for example, India or Indonesia), where advertising is built in more aggressive.

If the standard shutdown didn’t work, try the following algorithm:

• 🧹 Clear the application data Themes and Wallpaper Carousel through the menu "Applications» → «All applications».
• 📡 Turn off the internet before entering the lock screen settings.
• 🔄 Reset the lock screen settings to factory values if such option is available.

⚠️ Note: When you clean the data of the Themes and Carousel applications, your saved settings will be reset, but personal photos and files will remain safe.

In rare cases, changing the region of the phone helps. Go to Settings → Additional → Region and select a country where Xiaomi services are less intrusive (for example, Nepal or Andorra).

If nothing works, you can use a more radical method, like deactivating through the developer menu or ADB, but it requires a computer and certain skills, and for most users, a combination of clearing the data and changing the region is enough.

Alternative methods and installation of third-party loxcrins

If Redmi's built-in tools don't work well or are not working well, there's always an alternative. The Android app market offers a lot of options to replace the standard lock screen, not only to remove the carousel, but to completely redesign the functionality.

Popular options for third-party solutions:

• 🔒 Niagara Launcher or Smart Locker – Minimalistic lock screens with widgets.
• 🎨 Widgetsmith – for those who like customization and full-screen widgets.
• 🛡️ CM Locker – a classic version with password protection and photo functions.

When installing a third-party lockscreen, the system can warn of possible battery impacts. This is a standard Android warning, the main thing is to give the application the necessary permissions to display over other windows and access the camera (if you need quick snap features).

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Use third-party launchers only from trusted sources, such as the Google Play Store, to avoid malware.

Using an alternative lock screen is a great way to personalize Xiaomi and make it unique.You will no longer be dependent on the vagaries of the system merry-go-round and you will be able to customize the display of notifications and time in the way that suits you.

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