How to turn off the carousel on Xiaomi forever: the complete guide

Owners of Xiaomi devices often encounter intrusive functionality that is activated by default. This is the frame of slides that appear on the lock screen. This can be news, promotional offers or just beautiful wallpaper that changes automatically. Many users are annoyed that they have to swipe the screen to just unlock the phone.

MIUI, and now HyperOS, is built on providing content, but not everyone needs it. Fortunately, the developers have made it possible to completely disable this feature. In this guide, we will discuss all the known ways to get rid of "junk" on a locked screen.

You can get back to a clean interface and stop being distracted by news notifications, and it takes only a few minutes to set up, but it greatly improves the comfort of your device, and let's look at the basic ways that we can do this.

What is a wallpaper carousel and why is it included

The feature, popularly known as the carousel, is officially called the wallpaper carousel or Glance depending on the region and version of the firmware, originally designed to provide the user with relevant information without unlocking the device, and in practice, this often turns into a stream of advertising and unnecessary notifications.

The system mechanism works in the background, consuming some RAM and battery power to load new images. Turning off the wallpaper carousel service completely stops the background loading of content, which can positively affect the autonomy of the device, especially on entry-level models where resources are limited.

⚠️ Note: In some global versions of the firmware MIUI It could be called "Widget Tape" or "Carousel Wallpaper." Don't be afraid of different names, they're all the same.

Why is it on by default? It's part of the company's marketing strategy, and by showing you content, the monetizes manufacturer is part of its software, but as the owner of the device, you have every right to use the interface as you want.

The classic way to disconnect through settings

The easiest and safest method is to use a standard settings menu, which is suitable for 90% of users and does not require any additional software installation, and you do not need to be an engineer to find the right switches in the system.

To start, open the main settings menu for your smartphone. Find a section that could be called Always on Screen and Lock Screen or simply Lock Screen. The menu layout may vary slightly depending on the Android version and shell.

Inside this section, look for the wallpaper carousel. You click on it and you'll be taken to the content management menu. You'll need to switch to "Off." The system may ask for confirmation or offer to leave some of the features -- agree to shut down completely.

Once you've done this, lock the screen and check the results, and if you see a standard watch and nothing else, it's a success, and in some cases, you need to reboot the device to apply the changes.

Specificity of the shutdown in different versions of MIUI and HyperOS

Shell interfaces are constantly updated, and the paths to customization can change. In new versions of HyperOS, Xiaomi began to actively implement its services, hiding the switches deeper. In older versions of MIUI 12/13, the settings were more obvious.

Below is a table that will help you navigate menu item names for different versions of the system, which will save you time when searching for the right option.

If you don't find the right item, try searching by settings. Type the word "carousel" or "wallpaper" into the search bar at the top of the settings menu, and the system will tell you the right path.

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Use a search by settings if you can’t find the item manually – this is the fastest way to navigate in the deep MIUI menus.

Removing System Applications Through ADB

If the standard shutdown doesn’t help or the feature returns by itself after the update, a more radical method can be used: removing the system package responsible for the operation of the carousel using the ADB tool (Android Debug Bridge).

This method requires you to connect your smartphone to your computer. You're going to need a PC, USB-cable and installed drivers ADB. Be careful: Deleting the wrong system files can cause the device to work unstablely.

First, you need to activate the developer mode. To do this, quickly click on the build number in the About Phone section seven times. Then, in the Developer menu, turn on USB debugging. Connect the phone to your PC and type the command into the console:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.misys

Sometimes a package may be called com.miui.personalassistant or com.android.thememanager if the carousel is themed. The exact name of the package can be found through analysis apps such as App Inspector.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-Removing critical system components can lead to a cyclic bootloop!

Hiding through the "Themes" app

There's another thing that few people know about, and the carousel is often closely linked to the Themes app, and even if you turn off the switch in the settings, the theme app can force slides to be shown.

Go to the Themes app. Click on the profile avatar in the top right corner to open the menu. Select Settings. Find Wallpaper Carousel and turn off all notifications and automatic downloads.

It is also recommended to clear the data of the theme app itself. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Topics. Click "Clean" and select "Clear all data." This will reset the carousel settings to factory ones, and it will stop bothering you.

Problems after update and their solution

Users often complain that when you update the firmware, the settings are reset, and it is true that large MIUI updates can return default values for some personalization parameters.

If the carousel reappears after the update, don't panic. You just need to re-travel through the settings and turn off the feature. To minimize the risks, take screenshots of your current settings before major updates.

Sometimes it helps to change the region. In your phone settings, find Region and temporarily switch to another country, like India or the United States. Then return your region, which can restart some system services and untie the carousel.

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After each major system update, check the lock screen settings as they may reset to factory values.

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