How to remove changing wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face intrusive behavior from a system that periodically changes images on the lock screen, a feature dubbed Wallpaper Carousel or Glance that aims to diversify the visual experience by showing new images every time the display is turned on. However, for many users, the constant change in the background becomes a source of irritation, especially if the images do not match their tastes or distract from the main content.

Fortunately, the MIUI shell has the ability to completely disable this mechanism and return a static image. The deactivation process does not require superuser privileges or complex device reprogramming. It is enough to know the exact location of the switches in the system menu, because developers sometimes hide them deep enough or disguise them as other settings.

In this guide, we will take a closer look at all the ways available to eliminate changing wallpaper on the Redmi Note 10. We will look at standard methods through settings, cleaning the cache of system applications and alternative options for customizing personalization. You will also learn how to prevent the function from being activated again after a system update.

The Nature of Changing Images on Redmi

The automatic background change feature in Xiaomi smartphones is implemented through the system application Wallpaper Carousel (in the international version it can be called Glance for Xiaomi).It is not just a gallery, but a full-fledged service that downloads content from the Internet and applies it to the lock screen in the background. Often users do not even remember the moment when accidentally activated this option, as it can be activated when the device was originally set up or after a major MIUI update.

The main problem is that image selection algorithms are not always accurate. Instead of beautiful landscapes or abstractions, banner ads, news or low-quality images can appear on the screen. Moreover, the service consumes Internet traffic and drains the battery, constantly updating content in the background. For the Redmi Note 10 with its quality AMOLED screen, a static picture often looks better than a constant stream of random visual noise.

It’s worth noting that the interface may be slightly different from one firmware region to another, and in Chinese versions of MIUI, it’s built deeper and can be called “Lock Tape,” whereas in global versions it’s often spun off into a separate application. Understanding which component is responsible for changing images on your device is the first step to successfully configuring.

Disconnection through system settings

The easiest and safest way to remove changing wallpaper is to use a regular settings menu, which requires no third-party software installation and is completely reversible. You need to go to the personalization section where you hide lock screen control. Note that the path may vary depending on the version of the operating system installed.

To start, open the main settings menu of your Redmi Note 10. Find a section that is usually called Always on Screen and Lock or simply Lock Screen. Inside this menu, look for the item associated with Wallpaper Carousel or Lock Tape. This is where the main switch that activates the image change is located.

Once you switch the switch to "Off," the system can suggest that you select a static image to replace, which is critical: if you don't pick a new image, the last image you downloaded from the cache or a black background may remain on the screen.

⚠️ Note: If the wallpaper functions still change after turning off, the theme synchronization may be activated, in which case you need to check the settings of the applied theme in the Themes app».

In some cases, the switch may be inactive (shadowed), which means that the control is intercepted by the system theme. To unlock the possibility of change, you will have to temporarily change the theme to a standard Classic or Default, make changes to the lock settings, and then return your favorite theme back.

Management through the Topics app

If the standard path through settings failed, you should refer to the Theme app, which is the visual style control center in MIUI. This is where additional settings often hide, affecting the behavior of the lock screen. The Themes app has its own wallpaper application mechanism, which can overlap system settings.

Run the Themes app on your Redmi Note 10. In the lower right corner or in the side menu, find the user profile icon. Go to the Settings section inside your profile. Here you should look for the Wallpaper Carousel or Receive Recommendations option. Disabling this option will prevent the Theme app from downloading and applying new content to the lock screen.

There is also a section called Online Resources or Recommendations in the Topics app, and turning off personalized recommendations in this section significantly reduces the likelihood that the system will prompt you to turn on a changing background again, which does not affect the ability to download new topics manually, but removes intrusive automation.

It is important to understand the difference between desktop wallpaper and lock screen wallpaper. In the Themes app, these settings are often separated. Make sure you change the settings for the lock screen, since disabling the recommendations for the home screen will not stop the change of pictures when the device wakes up.

Radical method: cleaning data and cache

In situations where the switches are not working, hidden or the function is re-enabled immediately after switching off, cleaning the system application data helps.This method is more aggressive, since it resets all the settings of a particular system component to the factory state. For the Redmi Note 10, the target application is “Wallpaper Carousel” or “Glance”.

To clean up, go to Settings → Apps → All apps. In the list, look for Wallpaper Carousel (may appear as Wallpaper Carousel). Go to the app information and select Memory. Here you click two buttons: Clear cache and Clear all data (or Reset).

After this procedure, the system will forget all the uploaded images and current feature settings. The next time you turn on the screen, you will see standard wallpaper, and the change function will likely require re-activation, which you simply will not perform.

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After cleaning the data of the Wallpaper Carousel application, it is recommended to immediately restart the smartphone, which ensures that system processes do not have time to reload old configuration files from temporary storage.

Be careful: Resetting the Themes app data can also result in resetting your font and icon preferences if they have been changed globally, so it’s best to apply this method point-by-point, only to the wallpaper component if it’s highlighted in the system separately.

Comparison of disconnection methods

The choice of how to fix the problem depends on your specific situation: the version of MIUI, the region of the firmware and the degree of stubbornness of the function. Below is a table that will help you quickly navigate and choose the most appropriate solution to the problem of changing wallpaper.

As you can see from the table, data cleaning is the most powerful tool, but it requires more care. The method through settings is the fastest, but it doesn't always give long-term results on some versions of firmware. Combining methods (for example, turning off settings plus cleaning the cache) gives the best result.

Keep in mind that in some regions (such as India or Russia), Carousel’s functionality is more aggressive than in European firmware versions, so users in these regions often have to resort to radical measures, such as resetting app data.

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The combination of disabling the function in settings and then cleaning the application data guarantees 99% success in combating intrusive background changes.

Alternative solutions and subtleties of MIUI

Another interesting feature that not all Xiaomi users are aware of is that the changing wallpaper feature is often region-specific in the device settings. If you are in a region where it is considered mandatory (such as India), it can be difficult to completely remove it with standard tools.

In such cases, a temporary change of region helps. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Region and select a country where Glance services are not popular or are disabled by default (for example, the United States or any European Union country). After changing the region, check the lock settings - the option may disappear or become available for complete disabling. After that, the region can be returned back, but the settings are often saved.

⚠️ Warning: Region changes may affect some local services, weather widgets, and the GetApps app store. Use this method with caution and check the main features after returning to the original region.

Also worth mentioning is third-party launchers: Installing an alternative desktop won’t take the Carousel off the lock screen, as it’s a system layer, but using custom launchers in conjunction with lock screen replacement apps (which require special permissions) can completely redefine the standard system behavior by replacing the native lock screen with a custom screen that doesn’t have ads and changing images.

Remember that Redmi Note 10 is a device with a lot of customization potential. If standard methods seem too cumbersome to you, you can always consider installing a global stable firmware, where the level of intrusive advertising and services is usually lower than in localized versions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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If you are planning to sell your phone, be sure to reset your Carousel settings or leave static wallpaper so that the new owner doesn’t think the device is infected with a virus due to constantly changing ads.