How to permanently remove the changing screensaver on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

The changing screensavers on Xiaomi devices are one of those features that either please the eye or annoy you to the frenzy. If you are in the second category of users, you probably have already caught yourself thinking: “How do you finally turn off this damn slide gallery on the lock screen?” or “Why does my Mi TV persistently show advertising pictures instead of a black screen?” The problem is complicated by the fact that the manufacturer does not always put this option in a prominent place in the settings – sometimes it has to be literally “drawed” from the depths of the system.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable dynamic screensavers on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A Pro series, Redmi Smart TV, Xiaomi TV Q2, etc.) and smartphones running MIUI 14/15. Particular attention will be paid to “hidden” methods that work even when standard settings do not help. And you will learn how to avoid automatic screensavers return after updating the firmware – this is a separate headache for many owners.

Before we get into the instructions, we clarify: we are talking about system screensavers that are activated when a simple device (on a TV) or on a lock screen (on a smartphone). If you have screensavers from third-party applications (for example, Google Photos or Themes), they may require other actions, which will also be discussed below.

1. Standard shutdown of the screensaver on Xiaomi TV

To begin with, the obvious is the official path that should work on most Xiaomi TV models from 2020 to 2026: The manufacturer periodically changes the layout of menu items, but the general logic remains the same.

Here is a step-by-step guide for PatchWall firmware (relevant to Mi TV 4A/4S/5X, Redmi Smart TV X, etc.):

  1. Turn on the TV and go to the main screen.
  2. Press the Settings button on the remote.
  3. Select Device → Screen and Sound → Screensaver (or Display & Sound → Screensaver in English).
  4. Move the slider Include the screensaver in the off position..
  5. If you have a screensaver type option, set the value No or Black Screen.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi TV Q2 2023), the path may be slightly different:

Settings → System → Screen → Waiting mode → Screensaver

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If the screensaver still appears after 5-10 minutes of downtime after turning off, check the energy saving settings. Sometimes the TV forcedly activates the screensaver at low light levels - this is the "fiction" of PatchWall 4.0+ firmware.

What if there is no screensaver item on your menu?

  • 🔍 Update your firmware: older versions of PatchWall (until 2022) may not have had the option. → On TV. → Updating the system.
  • 📺 Reset the screen settings: go to Settings → System system → Reset → Reset your image settings. It won't delete your data, but it will return the display settings to the factory settings.
  • 🛠️ Use an alternative method (see the next section).
📊 What is the Xiaomi model? TV you?
Mi TV 4A/4S
Redmi Smart TV X
Xiaomi TV Q2/Q1E
Mi TV 5 Pro
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2. Hidden settings: disabling the screensaver through the engineering menu

If the standard method didn’t work, it’s time to dig deeper. Xiaomi TVs have a hidden engineering menu where you can turn off the screensaver at the system level, a method that is suitable for Android TV devices (such as Mi TV Stick or Mi Box S) and some Xiaomi TV models with PatchWall firmware.

Warning: Changes to the engineering menu can cause the TV to run in an unstable way. On PatchWall 5.0+ firmware models (2026), this method can cause Wi-Fi settings and accounts to reset.

⚠️ Warning: Before entering the engineering menu, disconnect the TV from the Internet (pull the cable or turn off Wi-Fi).This will prevent automatic synchronization of settings with Xiaomi servers, which can return the screensaver back.

Instructions for Xiaomi TV:

  1. Turn on the TV and go to the main screen.
  2. On the remote, quickly press the sequence of buttons: Up → Up → Down → Down → Down → Left → Right → Right → OK (the analogue of Konami console code for games).
  3. The Factory Menu menu will open.
  4. Go to the Picture Settings section → Screensaver.
  5. Set the Screensaver Mode setting to Disable.
  6. Save the settings and restart the TV.

For Mi Box or Mi TV Stick:

  1. Connect the device to the TV.
  2. In the main Android TV menu, go to Settings → Device → About the program.
  3. Click 7 times on the Build Number to activate the developer mode.
  4. Return to the Settings → Device → For developers.
  5. Activate the debugging option via USB.
  6. Connect the device to the PC and use the command ADB: adb shell settings put global screensaver_enabled 0
What to do if the engineering menu does not open?
On some Xiaomi TV models (e.g. Mi TV P1 2023), the manufacturer has blocked access to Factory Menu via remote. Alternatively, use the Xiaomi TV Assistant app (available from the Mi App Store) or connect via ADB from a PC. Commands for ADB: adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings/.device.display.screensaver.ScreensaverSettings This command directly opens the screensaver menu, bypassing locks.

3. Disable dynamic wallpaper on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI)

On Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones running MIUI 14/15, the dynamic screensavers on the lock screen are called Super Wallpapers, which are different from the standard wallpaper change and are often hidden in the depths of the topics.

Here's how to remove animated screensavers:

  • 🎨 Through the theme settings: Open the Settings → Wallpaper. Select the lock screen tab. Scroll down and click on Extra. → Super wallpaper. Uncheck the Animated Wallpaper option. Choose a static image or color.
  • 🔧 Through Battery Settings (if the animation eats up charge): Go to Settings → Battery and productivity → Battery management. Find the Themes app and limit its background activity.
  • 🚫 By disabling services: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management. Find Themes and click Stop (forced stop). Turn off Auto Run for this application.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 15 (for example, for Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) Turning off Super Wallpapers can cause wallpapers to reset to standard wallpapers. To avoid this, save your favorite image to the gallery before changing your settings and manually install it before changing your settings.

If after updating MIUI the screensavers returned, try the following method:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times to activate the developer mode)


Settings → Additional → For developers → Disable animation (set the animation scale to 0.5x)

4. Radical method: disabling screensavers through ADB

When all other methods are exhausted, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is a tool for deep customization, which is universal and works on most Xiaomi devices, including TVs and smartphones.

You'll need:

  • 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB and Fastboot.
  • 📱 Included debugging by USB on a Xiaomi device.
  • 🔌 Cable USB (TV-set — USB-OTG adapter).