Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones offer users a lot of personalization features, but some of them can cause irritation with their obsessive nature.We are talking about the so-called wallpaper carousel, which automatically changes the background image on the locked screen and often contains advertising recommendations. Owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro model often face a situation where this feature is activated by default or after a system update, cluttering the interface with unnecessary content.
Disabling this feature will not only return your device to its familiar, static appearance, but it can also have a positive impact on the autonomy of the gadget. The deactivation process does not require obtaining superuser rights or complex programming, but knowing the exact paths in the menu is necessary for successful completion of the task. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods for solving the problem.
Although the MIUI and HyperOS shell interfaces are constantly updated, the basic principles of system services management remain similar. We will look at both standard settings and hidden menus that allow you to completely eliminate unwanted functionality.
What is a wallpaper carousel and why it turns on itself
The wallpaper carousel, known in different regions as Glance or Wallpaper Carousel, is a system service that streams images to a lock screen, originally conceived as a way to diversify visual perception, this feature is often transformed into a channel for distributing advertising content, and on devices like the Redmi Note 8 Pro, it can activate itself after resetting settings or installing security updates.
The main reason for the service is because of the company’s business model, which subsidizes the cost of iron through software services. Advertising integrations in system applications keep the price of a smartphone competitive. However, for many users, constant notifications and changes in pictures become an annoying distraction from the main work.
It's important to understand that just changing the image in the gallery is not enough, because the merry-go-round mechanism intercepts the lock screen control. The wallpaper carousel service works as a separate system application with high priority of access to the screen, which is why turning it off requires not just a change of theme, but deep adjustment of the corresponding parameters in the menu.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling system components may affect the performance of newsfeed-related widgets.Make sure you don't need automatic news updates on a locked screen.
Preparation of the device for modification
Before you start modifying the system settings, it is recommended to conduct basic preparation of the device, this will help to avoid conflict versions and ensure that the interface responds to your actions correctly. For owners of Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro, the following steps of preliminary diagnosis are relevant.
First of all, make sure that the device has an up-to-date version of the operating system. Older versions of MIUI may have bugs that reset or make the menu look different. Check for updates in the appropriate settings section.
- 📱 Make sure the battery is at least 30% so that the device does not turn off during the setup process.
- 🌐 Check the stability of the connection to the Wi-Fi network or mobile Internet for the correct operation of services.
- 🔒 If Do Not Disturb or Sleep Mode is enabled, temporarily turn them off to access all features.
It's also worth freeing up some RAM by closing the background apps, which is especially true for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, if it's been in use for several years and the amount of free RAM is limited, and the speed of the settings interface directly affects the ease of finding the right items.
Disconnection through standard theme settings
The easiest and safest way to remove intrusive image change is to use regular personalization tools, which require no third-party software installation and are completely reversible. The algorithm for the Redmi Note 8 Pro is as follows.
You first need to go to the device's settings menu, and find the gear icon in the notification curtain or desktop and open it. In the settings list, you need to find the look section, which can be called "Wallpaper" or "Theme" in different versions of the firmware.
Next, you'll find the item that controls the carousel directly, which can be hidden in the submenu or taken out separately, and in some MIUI locations, this section is called the wallpaper carousel, and when you enter it, you'll see the function status switch.
Once the main switch is turned off, the system can offer alternatives or show an advertising window suggesting that the function be left, and the persistence of the system is high at this point, so you need to carefully read the text on the buttons and choose the option of failure or deactivation.
☑️ Disconnection algorithm in settings
Management through Security Application
In Xiaomi’s ecosystem, the Security app is the central hub for managing many system functions, including memory cleaning and permission control, and it’s often where the extra carousel settings are hidden that aren’t visible on the regular menu.
Open the Security app with a green shield icon. At the bottom of the screen or in the Tools menu, find the Cleanup section or immediately go to the settings of the app itself. Some firmware versions have the carousel controlled under Acceleration or Booster.
You need to find settings related to screen locking. The interface may vary depending on the regional version of the firmware (Global, China, Russia). If you do not find the item immediately, search the inside of the application or phone settings by entering "carousel" or "wallpaper".
Inside the control menu, you'll find more detailed settings than just on/off, which can control refresh rates, content types and image sources, and turning off the function completely through this module is often more effective, as it affects system services at a deeper level.
⚠️ Note: When cleaning memory through the Security app, be careful not to accidentally reset the settings if you used customization of the interface.
Hiding through lock and password settings
Another level of control over the lock screen is in the security settings and passwords section, which regulates the behavior of the device when the screen is turned on, which directly affects the operation of the carousel. For the Redmi Note 8 Pro, this path is one of the most reliable.
Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Lock screen. This menu contains all the options for what a user sees before unlocking a smartphone. Look for a item called Wallpaper Carousel or Glance for Mi.
Unlike a simple switch in topics, you can set your behavior more flexibly, such as disabling your Wi-Fi connection to download new images or disabling the display of step statistics and news that often come with the carousel.
| Parameter | Description | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Turn on the carousel | Activation of the wallpaper change service | Off |
| Connect to Wi-Fi | Download content only via Wi-Fi | Off |
| Show statistics | Display steps and time on the screen | Choices. |
| Recommendations | Display of promotional offers | Off |
After making changes to this section, it is recommended to lock and unlock the screen to make sure the static image has returned to place.If the carousel is still manifesting, a device reboot may be required to apply the system-level changes.
What to do if the menu item is missing?
Disconnection through the list of applications and permissions
If the standard switches don't work or the function is turned on again, you can use a more radical method, which is to disable the service application itself. The wallpaper carousel works as a separate system process, which can be found in the general list of installed programs.
To do this, go to Settings → Applications → All Apps. In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select the "Show System Processes" option. This is a critical step, since by default system services are hidden from the user's eyes.
In the list you open, you need to find an app called "Wallpaper Carousel," "Wallpaper Carousel" or "Glance." Often it has an icon in the form of a gallery or abstract image. When you enter the application information, you will see the "Stop" or "Stop" button.
Pressing the "Disable" button will completely freeze the service, the system will no longer be able to run it in the background or use it to display content, and this is the most effective way to combat intrusive function, which guarantees the result.
- 🔍 Use the search on the list of applications to quickly find the desired service.
- 🚫 The Remove button may not be available because it is a system component, but the Disable button should work.
- 🔄 After disabling, it is advisable to clear the application cache in the same settings menu.
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If the "Disable" button is inactive (gray), try first pressing "Stop" and then again checking the availability of the "Disable" button.
Additional methods and work with Mi Pilot
For advanced users who don’t want to put up with system debris, there is the option of removing the carousel via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that requires connecting a smartphone to a computer and having basic command line knowledge, but allows you to completely cut the component out of the system.
However, before resorting to sophisticated methods, it is worth checking whether the carousel is caused by an established theme. Some third-party themes downloaded from Themes store can force their own lock screens to be enabled, in which case it is enough to go back to the standard theme "Classic" or "Default".
Also worth mentioning is Mi Pilot, which allows you to test new firmware versions. If you're a tester, you may have additional debugging and advertising features enabled. Signing out of the testing program or disabling the corresponding flags in the engineering menu can solve the problem.
⚠️ Attention: Use ADB commands to remove system applications can cause unstable operation of the phone.Do this only if you are confident in your actions and know how to restore the device.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that the fight against the wallpaper carousel is part of the process of customizing a modern Android smartphone for yourself. Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro has enough power to work without unnecessary visual effects, giving the user a clean and fast interface.
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Completely disabling the system application "Wallpaper Carousel" through the process list is the most reliable method to prevent the function from being re-activated after updates.