How to disable the screensaver on Xiaomi Redmi Note: all working methods

The screensaver on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note is not just a picture, but part of the brand interface MIUI, which can both please the eye and annoy the constant changes of wallpaper. Many users face a problem: the system automatically installs screensavers from the Xiaomi Cloud gallery, banners or random wallpaper from the theme store. In some cases, the screensaver even slows down the unlock of the smartphone, especially on budget models of the Redmi Note 8/9/10/11/12 series.

In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven ways to disable the screensaver - from standard settings MIUI to the hidden functions through ADB We will focus on the nuances for different versions of the firmware (including: MIUI 14/15 Android-based 13/14) and models AMOLED-If you're tired of obsessive wallpaper or want to speed up unlocking, read on.

Why does the Redmi Note screensaver turn on on its own?

Before you turn off the screensaver, it's important to understand the nature of the screensaver, and there are several mechanisms at MIUI that are responsible for this.

• 🔄 Automatic Rotation of Wallpaper – A feature in lock screen settings that cyclically changes background images from pre-loaded collections.

Redmi Note models with Global ROM (European/Russian firmware) usually have less intrusive screensavers than China ROM, where they often contain ads for local services, and the problem is exacerbated by updates – for example, MIUI 14 has a separate section Saversavers in the screen settings, which was not in previous versions.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 8 2021, Note) 9T) And when you turn off the screensaver through the standard settings, it can come back after you reboot it. ADB or-reset.

Method 1: Disable the screensaver through standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in interface options, which is suitable for most Redmi Note models on MIUI 12-15:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the item Screensaver (or Wallpaper lock screen in older versions).
3. Choose No Screensaver or Static Image (if you want to leave one background photo).
4. Turn off the sliders: 🔄 Automatic wallpaper change ☁️ Download wallpaper from the cloud 🎨 Recommended wallpaper (if any)

Apply

On some firmware (Redmi Note 11 with MIUI 13.5), the path may differ: Settings → Wallpaper → Lock screen → Additional → Screensaver.

Mobile Internet is disabled (to prevent cloud wallpaper from being loaded)|

Backup of current wallpaper (Settings → Wallpaper → Save) |

Version of MIUI (Settings → About Phone) |

All applications are closed (especially "Themes" and "Gallery")-->

⚠️ Note: If after these actions the screensaver still appears, check the Settings section → Accounts. → Mi Account → Sync and disable wallpaper sync. This is a common cause of relapses.

Method 2: Remove the screensaver through ADB (for power users)

If standard settings don't work, you'll have to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for all Redmi Note models, but requires a PC connection, and the advantage is to disable the screensaver at the system level, bypassing the limitations of MIUI.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap according to the version → Return to the Extra → For developers).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
4. Execute the command to disable the screensaver: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 0 adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_allow_private_notifications 0 adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miservice
5. Reboot the phone.

After this, the system services that handle screen savers and notifications on the locked screen will be disabled. To return everything back, use the command:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.miservice

Method 3: Using third-party launchers to bypass the screensaver

If you don't want to dig into settings or use ADB, you can go a workaround by installing an alternative launcher that will redefine the standard lock screen.

To completely replace the screensaver:

1. Install the selected launcher and assign it to the default launcher.
2. Download a lock customization app like Lock Screen & Wallpaper or Always On AMOLED (for AMOLED-screen).
3. In the application settings, turn off the option to Show MIUI wallpaper.

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If after installing the launcher, the screensaver still appears, clear the cache of the Themes application (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Themes → Clear the cache).

Method 4: Disable the screensaver via Safe Mode (if the phone is locked)

Situation: You have forgotten your pattern lock or PIN, and the lock screen is intrusive, preventing unlocking, in which case Safe Mode, a mode that disables all third-party applications and some system functions, including screen savers, will help.

How to Sign in to Safe Mode on Redmi Note:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press of the power button.
2. Press the Power button and hold it until the MI logo appears.
3. As soon as the logo appears, release the power button and immediately press Volume down.
4. Keep Volume down until the phone boots into Safe Mode (there will be a sign at the bottom of the screen).

In this mode:

• 🔓 The screensaver will be turned off automatically.
• 📱 You can unlock your phone in the standard way (if you remember the password).
• ⚙️ You can go to the settings and disable the screensaver through Settings → Lock screen.

To exit Safe Mode, just restart your phone. If the screensaver is back, repeat Method 1 or Method 2.

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Method 5: Reset the lock screen settings (last resort)

If none of these things work, you're going to reset the lock screen settings, and it's not a complete reset of the phone, it's just a return to the factory display settings, and the application data and the files are going to stay intact.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset the Lock screen settings (or Reset Wallpaper and Themes in newer versions of MIUI).
3. Confirm the action with a password / pattern lock.
4. After the reboot, the screensaver will be reset to the standard (usually a black screen or MI logo).

Some firmware (Redmi Note 12 with MIUI 14) may not have this item, in which case only a full reset (Settings → Additional → Reset → Resetting → Resetting), but it will delete all data from the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Before reset, make sure to back up important data! → Additionally. → Backup and reset → Local backup or cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud).

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Resetting the lock screen settings is the only official way to return the factory settings to the screensaver if other methods have not worked.

Additional tips: how to avoid returning the screensaver

Even after a successful shutdown, the screensaver can come back, so that it doesn't happen:

• 🚫 Turn off automatic theme updates: Settings → Topics → Settings of topics → Auto-update themes → turn off the slider.
• 🔒 Block background processes: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Topics and disable AutoRun.
• ☁️ Unlock Mi Account from wallpaper syncing: Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account → Synchronization → uncheck Wallpaper.
• 📵 Use Do Not Disturb Mode: In some cases, the screensaver is activated due to notifications. Set Do Not Disturb to work permanently (Settings) → Notifications → Don't disturb).

For owners of Redmi Note with AMOLED-screens (Note 10 Pro, Note 11 Pro)+) It is important to remember: static screensavers (for example, a logo) MI) They can cause pixels to burn out. To avoid this, install a black screensaver or use dynamic wallpapers with minimal brightness.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the screensavers on Xiaomi Redmi Note