Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face intrusive features that the system offers “to improve the experience.” One such element is a wallpaper carousel known as Glance or Wallpaper Carousel. On the Redmi 9T model, this service is active by default and constantly changes images on the locked screen, sometimes showing ads.
Not only will this feature be turned off, but it can also have a positive impact on the device’s autonomy: The new image uploading mechanism consumes Internet traffic and CPU resources in the background, and many users don’t even realize that they can control or completely disable it.
In this guide, we will take a look at all the available ways to deactivate the service. We will look at standard system settings, application permissions and additional methods for advanced users. Follow the instructions carefully to configure your Redmi 9T exactly as you like.
What is Glance and why is it needed?
Glance (or wallpaper carousel) is a software module built into the MIUI shell, its main stated function is to provide up-to-date information, news and beautiful background images without having to unlock the phone. However, in practice, Redmi 9T users often see only periodic changes in pictures and banner ads.
Developers have positioned the feature as a way to personalize, but for many, it becomes a source of irritation: Automatic content downloads via mobile Internet or Wi-Fi, which can be critical with limited traffic, and constantly updating the lock screen creates an extra load on the battery.
It's important to understand that this is not a virus, but a regular application of the system, and it has its own processes in the task manager and takes up space in memory. Complete deletion is usually impossible without root rights, but effective shutdown is available to everyone.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling system services may affect the performance of widgets on the lock screen.Make sure you don't need weather or pedometer widgets on a locked screen before applying radical disabling techniques.
It’s worth noting that the settings interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI installed on your Redmi 9T. In some regions, this service is called Wallpaper Carousel, in others, just Glance. The logic remains the same: it’s an add-on above the standard Android lock screen.
Preparation for changing screen settings
Before making changes to the system, it is recommended to check the current version of the firmware, which will help you understand which menu items will be available. On Redmi 9T, the path to device information is standard and does not require special knowledge.
It’s also worth making sure you have a stable internet connection at the time of setup if the system requires you to download components or update the service list.While we’ll be disabling features, some menus may require you to connect to Xiaomi servers to display current options.
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Take a screenshot of the current lock screen settings before changing, which will help you quickly return everything to the same way if you accidentally turn off the alarm or notification you need.
It is not superfluous to free up some RAM by closing heavy applications, which will ensure smooth operation of the Settings interface and prevent possible freezes when switching between menus. Redmi 9T has enough power, but optimization is never superfluous.
If you've previously installed third-party launchers or screen lock apps, they're also better off temporarily, they can conflict with standard MIUI settings and hide the necessary switches.
The main way to disconnect through settings
The easiest and safest method is to use a built-in settings menu, which requires no additional software and is reversible at any time, and the algorithm is the same for most versions of the MIUI shell based on Android.
First, you need to open the main menu of your smartphone settings, find the gear icon on your desktop or in the notification curtain, and we're interested in the look and lock section.
☑️ Algorithm to shut down carousel
In the list that opens, look for Always on the screen and lock (or just Lock Screen) and inside that menu is the Wallpaper Carousel key switch, which activates Glance.
Click on this. You'll see a separate menu with a preview of images and a change rate setting, and at the top of the screen or in the corner, you'll see an activation slider, and you'll see it go inactive.
The system can request confirmation of action or offer an alternative, for example, show only selected photos. To completely disable advertising and change pictures, you need to choose the option of complete opt-out of the service.
| Parameter | Recommended value | Impact on the system |
|---|---|---|
| Wallpaper carousel | Off. | Static picture |
| Shift frequency | Inactively. | Battery savings |
| Wi-Fi for download | Inactively. | Saving traffic |
| Showing on Lock Screen | Off. | Standard view |
Once the tumbler is switched, the system will instantly apply the changes. The lock screen will return to the standard view you set up in the gallery. No additional reboots are usually required.
Managing permissions for the Glance application
If a standard shutdown fails or a menu item is missing, you can act through application rights management.The Glance service (or Wallpaper Carousel) is a separate application on the system, even if it is hidden from the user's eyes.
Go to Settings and find the Apps section. Select All Apps. You can find Glance, Wallpaper Carousel or Wallpaper. The name may vary depending on the regional firmware.
What to do if the app is not on the list?
Once you log into the app properties, look for the Permissions section, where you want to take away all the rights from the program, especially access to the Internet, memory and location, and without access to the network, the carousel will not be able to download new images.
Also on this menu is often a Stop or Disable button, which will force you to stop the process, but after the Redmi 9T reboot, the system can start the service again.
For a more reliable result, you can disable autostart. In the application menu, find Autostart and uncheck the box, which will prevent service from starting with the operating system.
⚠️ Warning: Forced shutdown of system processes can cause temporary shutdowns in the lock screen. If you notice strange behavior of your smartphone, just restart the device.
Disconnection through theme and wallpaper settings
Sometimes the settings of the carousel are duplicated or managed through the Themes app. This is the standard Xiaomi app that is responsible for the visual design of the interface. If previous methods have not worked, check this section.
Open the Themes app. In the upper right corner, click on the profile icon or menu (three bars). In the drop-down list, select Settings. There may be a wallpaper carousel switch.
Some versions of MIUI require you to go to the Wallpaper section of the theme app, where you can either subscribe to or get new wallpaper, and disabling this option also stops the service.
Be careful when installing new themes from the Internet, often with the theme set and the profile of the carousel, when installing the theme carefully read what additional components it downloads.
If you use third-party themes, try temporarily returning a standard Classic or Default theme to help you see if a particular theme is a source of intrusive advertising and image changes.
Resetting settings and additional methods
In rare cases, when a software failure does not disable a function, you may need to reset the settings of a particular application.This will not delete your personal data (photos, contacts), but will return the system settings to factory values.
To do this, go to Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Restore and Reset. Select Reset. Note: Choose Settings Reset rather than Full Reset if you don't want to lose all the information.
An alternative method for advanced users is the use of ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to remove or freeze system applications that are not removed by standard means.
To work with ADB You will need a computer and USB-You need to turn on the phone to debug. USB You can then send a command to the PC to disable the package through the command line.
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.misysThe command above is exemplary and may vary depending on the exact name of the wallpaper service package on your MIUI version.Using ADB requires caution, as an erroneous shutdown of the system component can result in a cyclical reboot.
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Using ADB is the most powerful method, but it requires technical skills, and for most users, a standard shutdown in settings is enough.