How to disable offers on the lock screen Xiaomi: the complete guide

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often experience intrusive content that appears immediately after the device is turned on. Instead of a clean desktop or a familiar screensaver, users see news, articles, advertisements and recommendations collected by the company’s algorithms, a feature known as “Wallpaper Carousel” or Glance, which is designed to keep attention, but for many it becomes a source of irritation and unnecessary traffic consumption.

MIUI and its modern version of HyperOS have a complex setup structure where the options to disable ads and offers are scattered across different menus. Simply taking and turning off one switch is often not enough, since content can come from multiple sources at once. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to completely clean the lock screen from unnecessary information noise.

The deactivation process does not require superuser rights or deep technical knowledge. It is enough to go through the menu items that we will describe below, and it is important to understand that the names of items may vary slightly depending on the version of the shell and the region for which the smartphone is released, but the logic of actions remains the same for the entire ecosystem.

Disabling the “Wallpaper Carousel” function in standard settings

The main source of sentences on a locked screen is the built-in wallpaper change function, which not only changes the picture, but also loads the advertising blocks, news and recommendations of applications. To stop this flow, you need to find the appropriate section in the system parameters of the phone, most often located in the section responsible for the appearance of the interface.

To start, open the standard Settings app and scroll through the list to Always Screen and Lock. In some firmware versions, this section may be simply called Screen Lock or inside the Wallpaper menu. You need to find the line "Wallpaper Carousel" or "Glance for Mi." This is the component responsible for generating content.

Once you log into the wallpaper carousel menu, you'll see a switch at the top of the screen, turn it to the off position. The system may ask for confirmation of actions or suggest leaving the function on for statistics - agree to turn off. Also pay attention to adjacent settings, such as Get Content or Recommendations, which can be put into a separate submenu within this section.

⚠️ Warning: After the carousel is turned off, your wallpaper can be replaced with standard system wallpaper. If you want to install a specific image, do it manually through the gallery, otherwise the phone will return to a default screensaver.

Management of recommendations in the Security Annex

Many users don't realize that the Security system app is one of the main sources of advertising offers, not only scans viruses, but also actively promotes games, applications and news through its interface, and often notifications or offers appear precisely because of the recommendation services activated there.

To eliminate this source, run the Security app and click on the settings gear in the top right corner, and you need to find the "Get recommendations" item and disable it, and check the "Memory Cleanup" section inside the app, which sometimes hides a separate switchboard to show ads after the scan is completed.

• 🛡️ Open the Security app and go to settings.
• 📉 Find and disable the option to receive recommendations.
• 🧹 In the section "Cleaning" remove the tick from the item "Show advertising».
• 🔒 Check the Antivirus section for included promotional notifications.

It is important to note that in some regions of the firmware, these settings may be hidden or have other names. For example, the option may be called “Recommendations” without specifying the context. If you do not see such items, perhaps your region in the phone settings is set as “Russia” or “Ukraine”, where the ads are less aggressive, but completely not excluded.

Configure notifications from MIUI and GetApps

Another channel for getting offers is the GetApps app store and MIUI system services, which can send push notifications that are displayed even on a locked screen, creating the illusion of system offers, often confusing these notifications with the functionality of the carousel, although they have the source.

To turn off, you need to go to the notification settings of a particular application. Find the list of applications "GetApps", "MIUI" or "System Services". Inside the "Notifications" section, turn off categories related to marketing, promotions and recommendations. Pay special attention to the item "Important notifications", as they have priority display.

It is also recommended to disable ad personalization in global privacy settings. Go to Settings → Passwords & Security → Privacy → Special Permissions → Ads and reset the ad ID. This will not remove offers completely, but will make them less relevant and intrusive by breaking the link to your profile.

Hiding widgets and tapes "Infinity" on the desktop

Often, what users misunderstand by “offers on the lock screen” is a widget tape that swipes to the left of the first desktop, which, depending on the launcher version, can be called “Infinity,” “Google Discover,” or “Widget Ribbon,” which can also stream news and suggestions, creating a sense of oversaturation in the interface.

To remove this tape, pinch your two fingers across the desktop to go into edit mode. In the bottom corner of the screen, find the Settings or Add button. The menu that opens will have a Widget Ribbon switch or «-1 Put it in an inactive state, and when you swipe to the left, nothing else will open.

Also, you should check the settings of the widgets themselves. Some of them, such as News or Hot Apps, can be installed on the home screen and updated in the background. Remove such widgets from the desktop by clamping them down and dragging them to the cart or selecting Delete.

⚠️ Note: Disconnecting system services through ADB or third-party launchers can cause messaging notifications to work, and use these methods only if you are confident in your actions.

Using third-party launchers for full customization

If standard methods don’t work well or the MIUI/HyperOS interface seems too overloaded, the best solution is to install a third-party launcher, which completely replaces the desktop and lock screen, providing a clean Android experience without intrusive offers from Xiaomi.

Popular options are Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher or Lawnchair.Once such an app is installed and designated as the default one, all Xiaomi system restrictions and ad locks will cease to apply on the desktop.The lock screen can also be replaced with specialized apps, although this may consume more battery.

• 🚀 Download the launcher from Google Play.
• ⚙️ Assign it to the main application in the settings.
• 🎨 Customize the look to your taste without restrictions MIUI.
• 🔋 Watch your energy consumption as third-party launchers can be heavier than stock launchers.

Using third-party software is a radical but effective step, not only to disable sentences, but to completely change the logic of interaction with the smartphone. However, it is worth remembering that some branded features, such as Xiaomi gestures or double tapping to turn on the screen, may not work correctly or require additional adjustment.

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Expert advice: Before installing a third-party launcher, export the icon layout if it is important to you. Some launchers allow you to import the configuration from the stock interface, which will save time on setting up.

Resetting settings and additional security measures

In rare cases, offers on the lock screen can be caused by malware or an improperly working update.If none of the above methods worked, and advertising continues to appear, it is worth considering resetting the settings to factory.

Before you reset, make sure to back up all your important data. Go to Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset → Erase all your data. After you reboot, don't restore the app backup immediately, but first check if the ads are showing up on the clean phone, which will help identify the culprit.

Also check the list of installed apps for suspicious software that you don't remember. Often ad viruses are disguised as "Memory Clearing", "Flightlightlight" or "Calendar" Deleting such applications can instantly solve the problem with pop-ups and offers.

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A complete reset is a last resort that is guaranteed to remove software advertising sources, but takes time to reconfigure the device.