How to permanently remove the carousel from the lock screen on Xiaomi: from simple ways to ADB

Why the carousel on the lock screen Xiaomi annoys users

Xiaomi lock screen with a branded shell MIUI Long known for its "chip" - an automatic scrolling carousel with news, advertising and weather widgets, for many users, this element has become a real test: It consumes up to 15 percent of battery life per day when used actively, slows down unlocking the phone and often shows unnecessary content. POCO, Where energy optimization is critical.

According to a survey by XDA Developers (2023), 68 percent of Xiaomi smartphone owners have tried to disable the carousel, but 42 percent have failed the first time because of hidden settings or limitations of regional firmware. In this article, we will look at all the current ways, from standard menu options to advanced methods using ADB and modified firmware.

Before you start settings, make sure that your device has the latest version of MIUI installed. In older versions (below MIUI 12.5), some features may be missing or not work correctly. Check the version in the Settings menu → About Phone → MIUI version.

Method 1: Disable the carousel through standard MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in system options, which is suitable for most devices on MIUI 13/14 and does not require additional rights.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (some firmware may call it Lock and Password).
3. Find the lock screen style option and select it.
4. In the list of available styles, tap on Classic or Simple - these options do not contain a carousel.
5. Confirm the changes by clicking Ready or Apply.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi) 10A or POCO M4 Pro after updating to MIUI 14 Classic may not be available, in which case try alternative methods in the following sections.

• 🔄 If the carousel is back after the reboot, check for updates for the Themes app in Google Play.
• 📱 On devices with Global ROM (European firmware sometimes helps to change the region to India in settings → Region.
• 🔧 V MIUI 14 there was an option to Set up the lock screen - there you can turn off individual elements of the carousel (weather, news).

Method 2: Using the Themes app to remove widgets

The Themes app in MIUI is responsible for not only design, but also control of lock screen elements, so you can remove individual carousel widgets or completely disable animations.

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Lock screen tab in the lower menu.
3. Choose any theme without a carousel (like Minimal or Pure Black).
4. Click Apply and confirm the changes.
5. Return to the main menu Topics, click on three dots (⋮) → Settings → Lock screen.
6. Turn off animation options when unlocking and show recommendations.

💡 Useful tip: If you have a carousel left after applying the theme, try installing a third-party theme from the Xiaomi Themes Store. For example, themes from developer FlyingBird often remove unnecessary widgets.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a low-level system setup tool that requires connecting your phone to your computer and basic command line knowledge, and it works even on limited firmware devices (like Redmi for the Chinese market).

🔹 What's the matter:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🔧 Installed Xiaomi drivers USB Drivers
• 🛠️ Tool. ADB (download from the official website)

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Turn on the phone Developer Mode: go to Settings → About phone and 7 times tap on the MIUI version.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect the phone to your computer and select File Transfer mode.
4. Open the command line (or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and execute: adb devices If the device appears in the list, type: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miservice
5. Reset the phone. The carousel should disappear.

⚠️ Note: Disabling com.miui.miservice may cause some system functions, such as weather widgets or event notifications, to fail. If you have problems after you run a command, return it to the back:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.miservice

Method 4: Remove the carousel through modified firmware (TWRP)

For users willing to take drastic measures, there is the possibility of custom firmware installation or modification of system files via TWRP Recovery.This method is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader and requires caution - improper actions can lead to a "brick" (inoperability) of the phone.

🔧 Conditions required:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (instructions on the official Xiaomi website)
• 📦 Established TWRP Recovery (version for your model)
• 📄 Backup copy of data (required!)

🛠️ Instructions:

1. Download the archive with modified firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu or PixelExperience) or a patch to remove the carousel (look for the 4PDA or XDA forum).
2. Reboot the phone to TWRP (clip Power + Volume up).
3. Make a backup of the current firmware (Backup → Select partitions → Swipe for confirmation).
4. Install the downloaded archive (Install → Select file → Swipe).
5. Clean the cache (Wipe → Dalvik/ART Cache + Cache).
6. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Installing unofficial firmware will void the warranty and may cause problems with the operation of banking applications (due to lack of Google SafetyNet certification!

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If Google services stop working after installing custom firmware, install NikGapps or OpenGapps via TWRP.

Method 5: Alternative launchers and workarounds

If you don't want to interfere with system settings, you can go around the corner, using third-party launchers or apps to lock the screen, and this method doesn't remove the carousel completely, but it makes it invisible.

📌 Best Apps to Replace Lock Screen:

• 🌟 Always On Edge – Adds its own lock screen with customizable widgets.
• 🔒 Lock Screen & AppLock – allows you to hide the standard carousel behind its interface.
• 🖼️ Hi Locker – supports themes without ads and widgets.
• 📱 Nova Launcher + Sesame Lockscreen plugin – a complete replacement of the standard interface.

🔹 How to set up:

1. Install the selected application from Google Play.
2. Open it and follow the setup wizard.
3. In your phone settings (Settings → Applications → By default), select the new app as the default lock screen.
4. Disable notifications from the standard lock screen in Settings → Notifications → System.

⚠️ Note: Some alternative lock screens may collect data about your activity. Before installing, check the app's permissions and reviews of other users. For example, Always On Edge requires access to Notifications and Camera, which may be redundant for simply replacing the carousel.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after a successful shutdown of the carousel, users face a recurrence of the problem after updates or a failure in the lock screen. Consider typical situations and how to solve them.

🔧 Additional advice:

• 🔄 If the carousel only appears when connected to Wi-Fi, check the sync settings in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account.
• 📵 On devices with MIUI China (CN ROM) The carousel can be hard sewn into the firmware - only a replacement for Global will help ROM.
• 🔋 After turning off the carousel, monitor the battery consumption in Settings → Battery → Use. If you've increased your consumption, you can put your settings back.

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On devices with MIUI 14 and newer carousel can be turned off without ADB - just change the style of the lock screen to "Classic" or "Simple".

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions