How to completely remove the carousel of Xiaomi wallpaper

Many users of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones are faced with an intrusive feature that periodically changes wallpaper on a locked screen to show ads or beautiful pictures.This phenomenon, known as wallpaper carousel or Glance, is often annoying for its intrusiveness and traffic consumption. Device owners are looking for ways not just to disable, but to remove this component from the system so that it never bothers them again.

Unfortunately, standard methods do not completely erase the system application "Wallpaper" without obtaining extended rights, but you can achieve the effect of complete deletion by disabling all related processes and clearing the data. MIUI and the new shell HyperOS deeply integrate this service into the operation of the lock screen, requiring a comprehensive approach to deactivation. In this article, we will discuss all available methods, from simple settings to advanced cleaning methods.

What is a Wallpaper Carousel and Why Does It Work?

Wallpaper carousel is a system service that automatically uploads and changes background images on the lock screen, formally called Glance for Mi or simply Wallpaper in the app list. The main purpose of the service is to personalize the device, but in practice it is often used to show news feeds and banner ads, which reduces the performance of the smartphone.

This component is based on a system process that has high privileges in the Android shell. Even if you turn off the Internet, cached images can continue to be displayed, which is why simply switching the switch in the settings does not always guarantee that the carousel will stop working in the background.

⚠️ Warning: Complete removal of system packets requires caution.Incorrect actions can cause the lock screen to stop displaying time or notifications.

Understanding the architecture of the service helps you choose the right method to deal with it. Unlike conventional applications, the Xiaomi carousel can self-heal after a system update, if you do not clean all related components.

Disconnection through standard MIUI and HyperOS settings

The first and safest step is to disable the feature through the built-in settings menu, which does not require a computer connection and is suitable for most users who want to simply remove the change of pictures.

To start, you need to go to the settings menu and find the section that controls the lock screen. In newer versions of firmware, the path may look confusing, so it's important to check each sub-item carefully.

• 🔘 Open Settings and go to Always on Screen and Lock.
• 🔘 Find the wallpaper carousel (or Glance for Mi) and click on it.
• 🔘 Turn the switch Include the wallpaper carousel in the "Off" position».
• 🔘 If the “Get new content” option is available, also disable it.

Once you do this, the visual part of the carousel should disappear, but the system process may remain active. In some regions, the path may be different: Settings → Wallpaper. If you don't find the right item, maybe your version of the shell is hiding it, and additional actions will be required.

Cleaning up data and stopping system processes

To achieve the effect of complete deletion, you need to clear the cache and data of the system application responsible for the wallpaper, which will reset all the accumulated images and settings of the service, returning it to the post-fabrication state, but without the possibility of activation, unless you turn it on again.

The process of cleaning up the data is a critical step, and without it, the carousel can continue to show old images from the device's memory, and you need to find the hidden system application in the general list of all installed programs.

Follow the following steps for deep cleaning:

• 🗑️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → All applications.
• 🗑️ Click on three dots in the corner of the screen and select Show System Processes.
• 🗑️ Find an app called Wallpaper or Glance for Mi.
• 🗑️ Press Clear Clear. → Clear all data and confirm the action.
• 🗑️ Then press the Stop or Close button.

Now the service is completely stopped and its temporary files are deleted. However, to fix the result and prevent automatic start, it is also recommended to turn off permissions for this application. In the menu of the same application, find the Permissions point and deny access to memory, location and phone.

Using ADB to remove carousel

For users who want to go further and physically remove the carousel apk file from the system, there is a method using the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) toolkit.This method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and having drivers, but it gives the cleanest result, effectively erasing the application from user space.

Before starting the procedure, activate USB debugging mode. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone and press 7 times on the build number (MIUI Version) until the message “You are a developer” appears. Then in the Advanced Settings menu → For developers, turn on the USB debugging switch.

After connecting the phone to your PC and installing ADB, execute the command to delete the packet. In the terminal or command line, type the following code:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.wallpaper

This command will remove the wallpaper carousel for the current user. If you have a global firmware version with Glance, the package may be called differently. Below is a table with the names of the packages for different regions and shell versions.

⚠️ Note: Removing system packages through ADB It's not irreversible. You can always return the app by resetting the phone to factory status.

If you are not sure of the name of the package, use the command adb shell pm list packages | grep wallpaper to find the exact process name on your device.

Alternative methods: Third-party launchers and applications

If system methods seem too complex or do not produce the desired result, you can use third-party applications that intercept control of the lock screen, such programs completely replace the standard Xiaomi interface, blocking the built-in carousel.

One popular solution is to install a custom lock screen from the Google Play store. Apps like Hi Locker or AcDisplay take over the function of displaying time and notifications, leaving no room for the Xiaomi system carousel.

The advantage of this method is that you can fine-tune the look and feel of the notifications, and you can choose any style, font and behavior that will work regardless of the MIUI firmware updates. However, it is worth considering that installing a third-party launcher can increase battery consumption.

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Use lock apps only if standard methods don’t help, as they create an extra layer on top of the Android system.

Possible problems and solutions

While removing the carousel, users may face a number of unforeseen situations. Xiaomi is known for its aggressive return policy after updates. If the carousel reappears after a reboot or firmware update, repeat the data cleanup procedure.

Sometimes, after removing the com.miui.wallpaper system package, you may have problems installing live wallpapers or themes, which will require the restoration of the remote component, and this can be done through re-installation through ADB with the install flag, but without the delete key.

Also worth mentioning are conflicts with the Themes app, because the carousel is closely linked to the theme store, removing one component can affect the other. If you're an active theme user, be prepared for possible disruptions in their application.

• 🔧 Problem: Carousel turns on itself after the update.Solution: Re-disable in settings and clear the data.
• 🔧 Problem: No way to change static wallpaper.Solution: Install any wallpaper installation app from Play Market.
• 🔧 Problem: Lock screen turned black.Solution: Reset lock screen settings in the security menu.

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The most reliable way to deal with the carousel is a combination of shutting down in settings, cleaning data and preventing auto-start.

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