How to permanently remove Glance on Xiaomi: from a simple shutdown to a complete removal

Glance tape on Xiaomi smartphones is an integrated service that displays news, weather and advertising on the lock screen. For many users, it becomes a source of irritation: eats battery power, slows the system and shows unnecessary content. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not provide an obvious “delete” button, but there are several ways to get rid of Glance – from temporary shutdown to complete deletion of system files.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for different versions of MIUI (12 to 15), including hidden settings, ADB commands and manual removal via TWRP. It is important to understand that some methods require superuser rights or can affect the stability of the system – so we recommend backing up data before starting.

If you don't want to get into the technical details, start with the first two methods (disable via settings and ADB). They are safe and work on most devices without the risk of bricking. For advanced users, we have prepared instructions for removing via Magisk and TWRP - they guarantee the complete disappearance of Glance, but require caution.

1. Disable Glance via standard MIUI settings

The easiest way to hide Glance tape is to use built-in system options, which is suitable for users who do not want to risk the stability of the smartphone and do not have root rights. Note: on some firmware (especially global ones), this method may not work, in which case move to the next section.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Scroll down to the Glance section for MIUI (or just Glance).
3. Turn off the slider next to the item Show on the lock screen.
4. Restart the device (required!) to make the changes effective.

If Glance tape still appears after the reboot, try it further:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Glance and press Stop. + Shut down.
• 📵 In the same menu, ban auto-start and notifications.
• 🔄 Reset the lock screen settings (Settings) → Lock screen → Additionally. → Reset).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro) after the Glance shutdown, the weather on the lock screen may disappear. To return it, install a weather widget from Google or AccuWeather.

2. Glance removal via ADB (no root)

If the standard shutdown doesn't work, the next step is to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that doesn't require superuser rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to a computer, and the advantage is that Glance will be disabled at the system level, not just hidden.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 📱 USB-cable (original or quality).
• 🔧 Installed drivers ADB Fastboot (you can download from the official Android website).
• 🔓 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer menu, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the smartphone to the computer and confirm the debugging permission on the device screen.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Run the command to disable Glance: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.glance If an error appears, try the alternative command: adb shell pm hide com.miui.glance
5. Reboot your smartphone.

If Glance is still active after the reboot, try removing the cache further:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.glance

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14+ For the European region, the pm uninstall command may not work due to system protection, in which case there are two options: use Magisk (section 4) or wait for a firmware update where Glance can be disabled in the standard way.

3. Hiding Glance through developer settings

A little-known way to hide Glance without ADB is to use a developer menu, which doesn't work on all devices, but it can help if previous options don't work. The main advantage is that it doesn't require a PC connection.

Instructions:

1. Activate the developer menu (if you haven’t already): go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on this item.
2. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → for developers.
3. Find the Lock Screen (or Lockscreen in English firmware).
4. Turn off the Glance for MIUI or Show Glance option.
5. Reset the device.

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

• 🔧 In the developer menu, find Disable MIUI Optimization (Turn off) MIUI Optimization and activate it.
• 🔄 Restart the smartphone – after that, in the lock screen settings, an additional option to disable Glance may appear.

This method often works on MIUI 13 and MIUI 14 firmware for China ROM, and Global/EEA may not have an option.

4. Complete Glance removal with Magisk (root)

For users with an unlocked bootloader and Magisk installed, there is a radical way to completely remove the Glance system application, which ensures that the tape will not appear again even after the firmware update (unless it is reinstalled manually).

What you need:

• 📱 Unlocked bootloader (official instructions from Xiaomi).
• 🔧 Installed by Magisk (version 24.0)+).
• 📦 App Systemizer or Universal SafetyNet Fix (to bypass checks).
• 🛠️ Backup copy of data (required!).

Step-by-step:

1. Install Magisk Manager on your smartphone (you can download from GitHub).
2. Download the module. Disable_Miui_Glance.zip (search the forum XDA Developers or 4PDA).
3. In Magisk, go to Modules → Install from storage and select the downloaded file.
4. After installation, restart the device.
5. Check for Glance's absence on the lock screen.

If the module is not ready, you can manually remove Glance:

1. Install Root Explorer or any file manager with root support.
2. Go to /system/priv-app/Glance or /system/app/Glance.
3. Remove the Glance folder or rename it to Glance_bak.
4. Clear the cache to /data/data/com.miui.glance.
5. Reset the device.

⚠️ Warning: Deleting system files can lead to bootloop if you mis-track or uninstall the extra. Before you do, make sure you have a workspace. TWRP repair.

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If the lock screen gestures stop working after Glance is removed, install the "MIUI Lockscreen Gestures Fix" module via Magisk.

5. Glance removal via TWRP (for advanced)

The most reliable, but also the most risky method is to remove Glance through custom recovery TWRP.

• 🔓 You've already been installed. TWRP.
• 📦 You have made a full backup system (Nandroid backup).
• 🛠️ You are ready for possible update problems MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Boot to TWRP (usually by clamping Power + Volume up).
2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
3. Find and delete the following folders: /system/priv-app/Glance/system/app/Glance (if any) /data/app/com.miui.glance-* (all folders with such a prefix)

TWRP

Wipe → Dalvik / ART Cache

Reset the device.

After this procedure, Glance will be removed permanently, but side effects may occur:

Once Glance is removed via TWRP, some MIUI features (e.g. Dynamic Wallpaper or Lock Animation) may not work properly, due to Glance being integrated into MIUI system services at a deep level.

6. Alternative ways: Hiding through themes and launchers

If you don't want to mess with the system settings, you can just mask Glance with third-party themes or launchers, which doesn't remove the tape, but makes it less visible.

Options:

• 🎨 Set a black theme from MIUI Themes – Glance content will be less catchy.
• 📱 Use an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion) with gesture settings to lock the screen.
• 🔒 Turn off animations in Settings → Special facilities → Remove animations – this will speed up the transition through the lock screen, minimizing the time of Glance display.
• 📵 Install the Lock Screen Magazine app (from Google Play) – it will replace the standard lock screen with its own, without Glance.

The downside of this approach is that Glance will still be consuming resources in the background, but it won't require root or complex manipulation.

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Hiding Glance through themes and launchers is the safest method, but it doesn't solve the problem completely.A complete removal would require superuser rights or ADB.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have compiled a table with the pros and cons of each method:

Selection recommendations:

• 📱 If you MIUI 12-13 and no root: start with ADB or developer settings.
• 🔧 If you have Magisk: Use modules – it’s safer than manual removal.
• ⚠️ If you are a beginner: limit yourself to turning off in settings or themes.
• 🛠️ If you're willing to take risks: TWRP It will give you 100% results, but it requires experience.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Glance