Turning off the wallpaper carousel on the Redmi Note 5

Xiaomi smartphone owners often encounter an intrusive feature that periodically changes the image on the lock screen without the user’s knowledge. On the Redmi Note 5, despite its age, this option can be annoying, consume traffic and show advertising content. The wallpaper carousel is built deep into the MIUI shell, making it unplugable for beginners.

Many users are unaware that this service is responsible for sudden changes in the image and the appearance of strange icons in the gallery. The deactivation process requires care, since menu items can be called differently depending on the version of the firmware, in this article we will examine all available methods, from simple settings to advanced tools.

You'll learn to get rid of this component completely, freeing up processor resources and improving the autonomy of your device. We'll look at the standard shell tools and specialized utilities for deeper cleaning. Follow the steps carefully to avoid accidental deletion of important system files.

What is a wallpaper carousel and why remove it

The wallpaper carousel, known in system processes as Glance or Lock Screen Magazine, is a service that automatically uploads new background images. Originally conceived as a way of personalization, in practice it often turns into a channel for delivering advertising and news. On the Redmi Note 5, this service can significantly affect performance.

The main problem is resource consumption: high-resolution backups consume Internet traffic and battery power, and the constant updating of the image cache puts an extra strain on the device’s internal memory, which is critical for models with low storage capacity.

⚠️ Note: Complete removal of system components through ADB It can cause the lock screen to work unstable. It is recommended to try the standard shutdown in the settings first.

Disabling this feature gives the user full control over the appearance of the smartphone, you decide what image will meet you when you unlock, and it also eliminates the risk of accidentally opening advertising sites when you carelessly swipe across the screen.

Preparing the device before changing the settings

Before you make changes to the system settings of the Redmi Note 5, you need to perform a number of preparatory steps, which will help to avoid data loss and ensure the stability of the process.

It’s also worth checking out the current version of the MIUI shell. The path to this information is in the Settings → About Phone menu. Different versions of the firmware may have different settings interfaces, so the visual location of items can vary.

• 📱 Backup important contacts and photos to your cloud service or computer.
• 🔋 Make sure your smartphone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network to download the necessary components.
• 🔒 Remember or write down your screen unlock password in case your security settings are reset.

If you plan to use advanced computer shutdown methods, install ADB drivers on your PC beforehand. Without this toolkit, deep cleaning will not be possible. For most users, the standard methods described below will suffice.

Disconnection through the standard settings menu

The safest and easiest way to remove the carousel is to use Xiaomi's built-in tools. In recent versions of MIUI, developers have hidden this feature quite deeply. You'll need to open the Settings app and go to the Wallpaper section.

You should find the item responsible for wallpaper carousel or Glance. The interface may vary depending on the regional version of the firmware (Global, China, Russia), sometimes this item is hidden inside the menu "Screen lock settings".

Once you log into the merry-go-round menu, you need to find the "Enable wallpaper carousel" switch and put it inactive. The system can ask you several times about your decision, claiming that you will lose a beautiful background. Ignore these warnings and confirm the disconnection.

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If the switch in the gray settings and not pressed, it means that the function has already disabled system update or blocked by the operator.

In some cases, when you turn off, you need to restart the device, and only after you turn on the changes come into full force, and the standard static image will return to the lock screen.

Using the Security Application for Cleaning

The built-in Security app on Redmi Note 5 has advanced system management features that can help you find hidden processes associated with the carousel, launch the app and go to Clean up or Accelerate.

Often, the carousel service is hidden in the app autoload list, and find the Permissions or Auto Run menu inside the security app, where you can block the background activity of suspicious system components that update content.

Notice the msa process, which is not directly responsible for wallpaper, but it delivers the advertising content that often accompanies the carousel, and the shutdown of this service coupled with the shutdown of the carousel gives the best result in cleaning the system of advertising.

Deep cleaning through ADB and computer

If standard methods do not help or the function returns after the update, you will need to use tools. ADB (Android Debug Bridge.This method allows you to delete or freeze system applications that are not deleted in the usual way. USB-cable.

First, activate the developer mode on Redmi Note 5. To do this, quickly click on the build number in the About Phone menu seven times. Then, in the Developer menu that appears, turn on "Debugging on USB." Connect your smartphone to your PC and select File Transfer mode.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.mishare.connectivity


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.personalassistant

The command above disables related services. To directly remove the carousel, a package with a name containing a wallpaper or carousel is used. The exact name of the package can vary, so it is better to first get a list of all packages with the adb shell pm list packages command and find the one you want.

⚠️ Attention: Use of teams ADB A bug in the packet name can cause an important system component to be removed, causing a bootloop to be rebooted).

Once you've done the commands, turn off the cable and restart the phone, and the carousel should disappear completely, including all the memory left over, a method that is considered most effective for advanced users who want to make the system as light as possible.

Alternative methods and third-party launchers

In cases where the system limitations of MIUI do not allow you to completely get rid of intrusive functions, you can resort to installing a third-party launcher. Applications like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher completely replace the standard desktop and lock screen.

Installing an alternative launcher allows you to ignore the system settings of the carousel. However, on some versions of Android and MIUI, the system can force the return of the native lock screen after a certain time. To avoid this, you need to turn off the Native Lock screen in the special features settings.

• 🚀 Download and install the selected launcher from Google Play.
• ⚙️ Assign it to the default application in the system settings.
• 🔒 In the settings of the new launcher, set a static image for the lock screen.

The good thing about this method is that it doesn't require root rights or a computer connection, you get a fully customized interface that's free of manufacturer restrictions, but some of Xiaomi's features, such as gestures or themes, may not work properly.

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Using a third-party launcher is a software crutch that hides the problem but does not remove system debris consuming resources in the background.

Possible problems and solutions

When you turn off the carousel on the Redmi Note 5, you may encounter a number of difficulties, such as resetting the carousel after you update the system and the carousel will turn on again, in which case you need to repeat the procedure, and you may also experience errors when you try to disable system processes.

If the lock screen has stopped responding to touch or the password has gone missing, it means that the critical system file has been affected, and only a full reset to the factory settings (Hard Reset) will help in this situation.

Sometimes people notice that instead of a carousel, they just have black wallpaper or a standard Android screensaver. This is normal behavior, meaning that the image replacement service has been removed. To get a beautiful picture back, just set the desired photo through the gallery.