Owners of the popular Redmi Note 10 Pro series often encounter an intrusive feature that automatically changes images on a locked screen, a system known as Wallpaper Carousel, originally conceived as a way to personalize, but has turned into a source of advertising and unnecessary battery consumption. Many users notice that after updating the MIUI or Global ROM firmware, this option is activated forcibly, ignoring previous settings.
The main problem is that standard methods of disabling through the settings menu often fail. Even after you switch the source of images to No, the system can reactivate Glance or Lock Screen Magazine after a while, because of hidden system processes that constantly check the status of subscriptions to content and try to restore it to the background.
In this article, we will discuss not only basic disabling methods, but also advanced ways to block ads at the system level. ADB-commands to completely remove carousel components, which is the most reliable solution for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro. You will also learn how to prevent the function from being re-activated after resetting or updating the operating system.
Why the Wallpaper Carousel is Reappearing
Lock Screen Magazine (or Glance) in the shell MIUI It is based on aggressive marketing, and the system classifies this feature as a service application that has higher priorities than the usual user settings. When you try to disable the carousel in the standard way, you only change the visible parameter, but do not stop the service itself, which continues to work in the background.
System updates are a common reason for re-entering ads. When you install a new version of MIUI, even a minor version, some personalization settings are reset. At this point, the Redmi Note 10 Pro receives a server signal that the device is ready to display content, and automatically turns on the wallpaper carousel. This is especially true for global firmware versions, where advertising monetization is a key element of the business model.
And then there's the regional settings, and if you choose a region where your privacy policy is less strict, or if you use a Mi Account with certain synchronization options, the system might see this as consent to personalized content, and it's important to understand that simply switching a picture is not a complete shutdown.
⚠️ Attention: Trying to disable system processes through the developer's settings without understanding their functions can lead to unstable interfaces.
Basic disconnection through lock screen settings
The first step in combating intrusive advertising is to use regular operating system tools, a technique that is suitable for those who want to temporarily remove pictures without resorting to complex technical manipulations. However, it is worth remembering that on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, this method often only gives a temporary effect.
You need to go to the device settings menu first, find the look and lock section, depending on the MIUI version, the path may be slightly different, but the logic remains the same, and you need to find the item associated with the Wallpaper Carousel or Glance.
Once you log in, you'll see a function status switch. The standard procedure requires you to select the "No" or "Disable" option. If you have a version with Glance installed, the interface may differ, requiring you to disable through a separate application.
☑️ Checking screen settings
The sequence of actions is as follows:
- 🔹 Open the settings of your smartphone.
- 🔹 Go to the Wallpaper section (or Lock Screen).
- 🔹 Find the Wallpaper Carousel (Can be called Lock Screen Magazine).
- 🔹 Click on the source of the images and select No value.
- 🔹 If there is a switch "Enable wallpaper carousel", translate it to the off position.
In some cases, especially on global firmware, this item can be hidden or replaced with the Glance app, and then you need to find it in the list of all apps, open the settings and disable the Unlock with News or similar option, which is a basic level of protection that, alas, does not guarantee 100% of the result in the long run.
Use of the Security Application to Block
A unique feature of the MIUI shell is the availability of the system application Security, which manages many background processes, including memory cleaning and resolution management. This is often where additional switches that control the work of the wallpaper carousel on the Redmi Note 10 Pro are hidden.
Inside the Security app, you need to find the Accelerate section or the settings of the app itself. The top right corner usually has a gear icon that gives you access to additional options, and you need to find the item associated with Get Recommendations or Timely Access.
Disabling these features prevents the system from receiving commands from Xiaomi servers to display advertising content, a deeper level of customization than simply changing the wallpaper, and it affects how the system interacts with the company’s cloud services.
What is MSA?
Algorithm of actions in the security application:
- 📱 Launch the Safety app (green icon with lightning).
- ⚙️ Click on the settings icon (cog) in the upper right corner.
- 📉 Find the section Get recommendations and disable it.
- 🔍 In the same menu, find timely access (or Get services and updates).
- ❌ Turn all sliders to the off position.
After these steps are completed, it is recommended to restart the device, and the reboot is necessary to ensure that all background processes responsible for Lock Screen Magazine are completed and reread new configuration files. Without a reboot, the changes may not take effect until the next scheduled update of Google Play or MIUI services.
Disabling MSA and Glance advertising services
The most effective way to combat the carousel is to directly impact the services that broadcast it. In the case of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, the key components are MSA (MIUI System Ads) and Glance (or Lock Screen Magazine), these applications are system-based, so simply uninstall them through a standard application manager will not work.
The process of shutting down requires consistency. You first have to find the MSA application in the list of all programs. When you try to open it or turn it off, the system will show a countdown timer (usually 10 seconds), a protective mechanism designed to make life difficult for the user, you have to wait for the countdown to be completed and confirm the action.
Similar actions should be done with the Glance application (in some regions it may be called Lock Screen Magazine), if the buttons remain active after disabling, then the application has administrator rights or is associated with other system processes, in which case a deeper approach through ADB is required, described below.
Comparison of the main components affecting the lock screen:
| Component | Function | Can I remove it? | Risk to the system |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSA | Displaying advertising in the interface | Only through ADB/Root | Low (possible MIUI errors) |
| Glance / Lock Screen | Wallpaper carousel | Turning off settings | Minimum |
| miuiDaemon | Telemetry collection | Through ADB | Medium (disturbance of synchronization) |
| Analytics | Usage analysis | Through settings/ADB | Low. |
Importantly, removing the MSA completely can cause some system applications to fail, which depend on its libraries. However, for most users, the service is disabled without notice, except for the disappearance of ads. If you notice instability, the package can be easily returned by following the installation command.
Radical method: removal through ADB
If standard methods did not help to remove the wallpaper carousel on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, the only guaranteed way remains – the use of Android debugging bridge (ADB). This method allows you to remove system applications and change hidden settings that are not available through a normal interface. USB-cable.
The first step is to activate the developer mode on your smartphone, and you need to quickly click 7 times on the build number in the About Phone section. After the message "You became a developer", a new section will appear in the settings menu Advanced Settings. → For developers, you need to turn on debugging. USB.
Then you install the ADB drivers and the platform-tools themselves on the computer. After connecting the smartphone via cable and confirming the debugging request on the phone screen, you can enter commands.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.personalassistantThe first command removes the wallpaper and carousel component, the second one removes the personalized recommendations (often associated with Glance). If you want to remove the MSA advertising service, add the command:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.msa.global⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-A mistake in spelling the package name can lead to the removal of a critical system component, which will make the phone bootloop.
The advantage of ADB is that applications are not removed from the system completely (they remain in the recovery section), but only “disabled” for the current user, which means that if necessary, you can always return everything back by performing the command cmd package install-existing or simply resetting the phone to the factory settings.
Prevention and additional settings
Even after successfully removing wallpaper carousel components, it is important to take preventive measures so that the system does not try to restore them the next update.The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro has a powerful analytics system that constantly monitors the condition of the device.
It is recommended to disable automatic updates of system applications via Google Play or GetApps. Often it is the update of the application "Security" or "Themes" returns remote components. Go to the settings of the app store and turn off auto-update for MIUI system services.
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Save the list of deleted packets in a text file on your computer. If the carousel returns after resetting, you can quickly repeat the cleaning procedure through ADB by copying the commands from the file.
Also worth checking the permissions for the remaining system applications. Remove theme and wallpaper from the application. SIM-maps and mobile networks or third-party firewalls (like NetGuard) if you have root rights. Without access to the network, these apps will not be able to download new ad units.
Another important aspect is the choice of region: in some regions (for example, India or Russia), the amount of advertising in MIUI may differ, and changing the region in settings (Moreover → Region) to a country with stricter privacy laws (for example, Nepal or the United States) sometimes helps to reduce the aggressiveness of advertising services, although this is not a panacea.
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A comprehensive approach, including disabling MSA, deleting packets via ADB, and banning internet access for system applications, gives a 99% guarantee that the carousel will disappear forever.