Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often experience intrusive behavior, which is manifested in the automatic change of images on a locked screen. Wallpaper carousel (formerly known as Glance) is a feature designed to show news and beautiful graphics, but many users perceive it as a source of unnecessary advertising and traffic consumption. Standard settings can be hidden in the depth of the menu, which causes difficulties for those who want to return a static picture or just a black background.
In this article, we will discuss in detail how to disable wallpaper on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi, regaining full control over the appearance of your device. the setup process does not require root rights or complex software, but requires care, since the location of menu items may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI or the new HyperOS. We will consider both standard methods through settings and ways to deal with system restrictions.
It's worth noting that completely removing system components is sometimes impossible without using a computer, but we'll focus on the safe methods available directly from the phone. Disabling the carousel will not only remove unnecessary images, but can also positively affect the autonomy of the device by stopping the background loading of content. Let's move on to practical steps.
Understanding the work of wallpaper carousel in MIUI and HyperOS
Before we make any changes, it's important to understand what we're turning off. In Xiaomi's shells, the system app is responsible for changing the images, which is often updated regardless of the main firmware. Glance for Mi or Wallpaper Carousel is a service that takes data from the Internet and forcibly changes the background even if you've installed your photo.
The problem is that the system is trying to get the user back to using this feature, and even if you turn it off in the settings, it can be activated again after another update or reset, and the key feature of modern versions of MIUI is that the lock screen settings are separated from the carousel settings, which often confuses users, so it's important to set it up in the right order.
There are several levels of control, from simply changing the image to completely banning the service. In some regions of the firmware (eg Global or EEA), functionality can be reduced or expanded compared to the Chinese version, understanding this will help you find the desired menu items, even if their names are slightly different.
Why does the carousel turn on itself?
Basic disconnection through lock screen settings
The easiest and safest way to remove intrusive images is to use the regular settings menu, which is suitable for most users who want to simply replace the dynamic shift with a static image.
To start, unlock your smartphone and go to the main settings menu. Find a section that is usually called "Always on Screen and Lock" or simply "Lock Screen." The path can look like this: Settings → Lock screen. This is where the main controls are concentrated.
In the menu that opens, look for the "Wallpaper Carousel" item. Inside you'll see the "Wallpaper Carousel" switch. Put it in an inactive position. The system may ask for confirmation or suggest you choose the reason for the outage - safely agree. After that, only your selected photo or black background should remain on the lock screen.
- 📱 Go to your smartphone settings.
- 🔒 Select Lock Screen or Always on Screen and Lock.
- 🎨 Click on the wallpaper carousel.
- ❌ Turn the switch to the off position.
If the images keep changing after that, you may have "Recommendations" activated inside the wallpaper app itself, so you need to go deeper into the theme settings, and sometimes the system offers "Improved Services," which you also have to drop to completely clean the interface.
☑️ Checking the lock settings
Setup of the “Themes” application and managing subscriptions
Often the problem is not with the system settings of the screen, but with the Themes app, which controls the content and can force the carousel to be turned on if you have ever agreed to a subscription, and to (middly) resolve the issue, you need to check the settings of this application.
Open the Topics app on your desktop. Click on the profile icon (usually in the lower right or upper right corner). Search the Settings menu. Here you should be interested in the Wallpaper Carousel or Update Subscription. Disable all items related to automatic downloads and recommendations.
Also worth checking is the About or Get Recommendations section. MIUI likes to hide ad switches in the most unexpected places. Make sure all sliders related to personalization and news are turned off. This will not only remove wallpaper, but also reduce the number of banner ads in the system.
⚠️ Note: After updating the Themes app, the settings may reset. Check this section periodically, especially if you notice the return of intrusive images.
With the new versions of HyperOS, the logic has changed: management is moved to a single center for Xiaomi account. If you are logged in to Mi Account, settings can be synchronized. Try temporarily turning off the Internet on the first start after reset, so that the system does not have time to tighten the old settings of the carousel.
Use of third-party launchers and locking applications
If standard methods don't work or you want a unique design, you can use third-party software. There are special screen-locking apps that completely replace the Xiaomi lock system screen. This is a radical but effective method.
One popular solution is Hi Locker or similar blockers from Google Play. Once you install such an application, you will need to give it the necessary permissions (over other windows, access to the camera for face unlock, etc.), the system carousel will not display, since it will completely block the new interface.
However, this method has its nuances: Third-party blockers can consume more power than a standard screen and sometimes conflict with security features such as Google Pay or banking apps.
| Method | Difficulty | Efficiency | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| System settings | Low. | Medium | Minimum |
| Annex Topics | Low. | Tall. | Reset after updates |
| Third-party blocker | Medium | Maximum | Battery consumption, bugs |
| ADB team | Tall. | Maximum | Possible instability |
Using third-party software is customization over optimization. If you're more interested in smartphone stability, you'd better just tune in to the built-in features. But if you're an enthusiast who wants to change the way Android looks, this is the option for you.
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Before installing a third-party screen blocker, be sure to set up a face unlock or fingerprint in the app itself, otherwise you may lose access to the phone.
Advanced Method: Disconnecting via ADB
For experienced users who want to ensure that the carousel component is removed from the system, there is a method using the carousel component. ADB (Android Debug Bridge, which allows you to disable the wallpaper system package without getting root permissions, requires a computer and a cable. USB.
First, you need to activate the developer mode on your smartphone. → About the phone and quickly press 7 times on the item "Version" MIUI" (Or "OS version"). Then, in the advanced settings, turn on "Debugging by" USB". Connect your phone to your PC and start the command line with administrator rights.
Type a command to find the package that's responsible for the carousel, usually called com.miui.misys or the lookbook, and you use the command to turn it off:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.personalassistantNote: The exact name of the package may vary depending on the firmware version. Be careful: disabling system components may cause the interface to work in an unstable way. If the system behaves strangely after the reboot, return the package with the command adb shell pm enable --user 0.
⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-Incorrect shutdown of system processes can lead to a cyclic restart (bootloop) of the device.
This is considered a "nuclear option." It completely cuts out the functionality from the system that's working. If your goal is just to be calm and not flashing pictures, you'd better limit yourself to the software settings described in the previous sections. ADB should only be used if other methods are powerless.
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The ADB method allows you to completely remove the carousel process from memory, but requires caution and the presence of a PC.
Solving frequent problems and setting conflicts
Even after completing all the steps, there may be situations where the wallpaper continues to change or the settings do not save, often because the Double Tap to Turn on Screen function is activated in conjunction with certain design themes. Some third-party themes downloaded from Themes store can force their lock settings back.
Try resetting the theme to a standard one ("Classic" or "Default"). Go to the Themes app, select a profile and click on the standard theme icon. After applying the basic theme, repeat the procedure for disabling the carousel, which will eliminate the conflict of third-party theme code with system settings.
Another common problem is the app cache. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find Wallpaper Carousel or Wallpaper and click Clear Data and Clear Cache. Then turn off the function again. This helps in 90% of cases when the settings are stuck.
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In conclusion, you have control over the look of your Xiaomi or Redmi. Despite the company's aggressive policy of introducing advertising content, a competent setup allows you to make your smartphone comfortable and clean of unnecessary visual noise. Remember that regularly checking updates and privacy settings is the key to a smooth work with the device.