Owners of modern Xiaomi smartphones often face a situation where the usual lock screen turns into an endless tape of advertising images and articles. This feature, known as “Wallpaper Carousel”, is designed to revive the interface, but in practice it only annoys users by consuming traffic and distracting from the main content. Remove pictures from the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note is the first thing that experienced users do after buying a new device.
The process of deactivating an intrusive service may vary depending on the version of the MIUI firmware installed or the new HyperOS. In some cases, the standard switch is not enough, and the system requires additional steps to completely disable the download of media files. We will discuss all the current methods that will help you return a clean and static lock screen.
Below is a detailed guide covering different system configuration scenarios, and you will learn not only to turn off the function, but also to clean the cache of images that have already been uploaded, and to prevent them from reappearing in the future.
What is a wallpaper carousel and why does it appear
The feature that changes images on a locked screen is officially called Wallpaper Carousel (or Glance in global versions), which developers have implemented as a way to monetize free devices by providing users with content from partners, but often this content is openly advertising in nature or simply does not match the tastes of the smartphone owner.
The main reason for the images is the default setting in the personalization section. The system periodically connects to Xiaomi servers, downloads a new package of images and displays them every time the screen is turned on. Redmi Note series are especially susceptible to this, as they are focused on the mass segment, where advertising in the interface is part of the business model.
⚠️ Warning: Turning off the Wallpaper Carousel does not affect the basic functions of the smartphone, but it can deprive you of access to weather widgets or news if they were integrated directly into the lock slider.
Understanding the nature of this service helps you choose the right way to turn it off, and in some regions, the feature is disguised as “Recommendations” or “Tape”, which can confuse the user, and it is important to look for the settings associated with the display of content on the locked screen.
Standard method of disconnection through screen settings
The easiest and safest way to remove images is to use the regular settings menu, which works on most current firmware versions and does not require third-party software installation, and the algorithm is intuitive, although the names of the items may vary slightly.
To start, you need to go to the main settings menu of your Xiaomi Redmi Note. Find the section responsible for the appearance and lock, usually called “lock screen” or “Always on screen and lock”.
- 📱 Open the settings on your smartphone.
- 🖼️ Go to the Lock Screen (or Wallpaper) section).
- 🔄 Find the wallpaper carousel item and click on it.
- ❌ Turn the switch Include the wallpaper carousel in the "Off" position».
Once these steps are done, the system will stop downloading new images, but the screen may still have old images that have already been cached, and deleting them will require cleaning the application data, which will be discussed in the next section.
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If the wallpaper carousel switch immediately returns to the "On" position, try turning off the internet before switching, and then turn it off again.
Complete cleaning of data and service cache
Even after the feature is disabled in the settings, the locked screen gallery can continue to show images, because the files are already loaded into the device's memory, and to completely remove the images, you need to clear the data of the system application responsible for this service.
The procedure requires care, as we will work with system components. Don't worry, deleting the data of the carousel service will not affect your personal photos or contacts. We only affect temporary files and ad settings.
☑️ Checklist for full Carousel cleanup
Follow the following steps for deep cleaning:
- Go to Settings → Applications → All applications.
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes.
- In the search, type "Carousel" or "Wallpaper".
- Select the app you find (often called MiuiDaemon or Wallpaper Carousel).
- Click Clear → Clear Everything (or Delete Data).
⚠️ Warning: Make sure you clean up the carousel system service, not the Gallery app, where your personal photos are stored.
After cleaning, it is recommended to forcibly close the application and restart the smartphone, which ensures that the background processes responsible for replacing the wallpaper will be completely stopped and will not start again before the user function is turned on.
Settings in the new shell HyperOS
With the release of the new HyperOS operating system, which gradually replaces MIUI on devices like the Redmi Note 13 and later, the menu structure changed.
In HyperOS, lock screen management has become more flexible, but also more confusing for those who are used to the old interface, where settings are often separated into different subsections, which requires more careful search.
| Parameter | Where to find it in MIUI 14 | Where to find it in HyperOS |
|---|---|---|
| Main switch | Settings → Lock screen | Settings → Wallpaper and personalization |
| Name of service | Wallpaper carousel | Glance/Screen Blocker |
| Content management | Inside the carousel menu | Separate application in the Tools folder |
| Frequency of updates | Manually configured | Often automatically |
If you upgraded to HyperOS and can’t find a switch, try looking for the Screen Blocker app in the shared utilities folder, which is now often used to manage content and subscriptions for live wallpaper themes.
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Use of third-party launchers and applications
If standard methods fail or the system resets continually, you can use a radical but effective way to install a third-party launcher or lock-in app, which completely replaces the system's time and notification display mechanism.
There are many apps on Google Play that offer an alternative lock screen with more flexible controls.Programs like Hi Locker or KLCK give full control over what is displayed on the screen and completely ignore Xiaomi's system settings.
- 🔒 Install a screen locking app from a reliable source.
- ⚙️ Give him the necessary permissions (device administrator, access to notifications).
- 🎨 Customize the look to your liking by eliminating any ad blocks.
- 🚫 In Xiaomi system settings, make sure that a new application is selected to lock.
The use of third-party solutions also saves battery power, since the system carousel often works in the background, constantly updating content over the Internet. Third-party applications are usually more optimized and do not load the processor with unnecessary tasks.
⚠️ Attention: Installing third-party screen blockers may conflict with some security features, such as a fingerprint scanner or face unlock.
Solving problems and mistakes
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where seemingly all settings are turned off, but the pictures still appear, this can be due to DNS caching, the work of specific theme widgets, or even viruses-miners masquerading as system processes.
Check the themes installed first. Some third-party themes downloaded from Themes store may have their own lock screen settings that overlap the system ones. Try returning a standard Classic or Default theme and check the result.
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If images continue to appear after all the manipulations, a third-party theme or malicious application that requires removal is likely active.
It's also worth checking the permissions for the Security app and system services, and sometimes a firmware update resets the permissions and the system starts to behave unpredictably, and a full reset will help in the extreme case, but this is a last resort.