Budget smartphone owners often experience intrusive visual noise that comes immediately after the display is turned on. On the Xiaomi Redmi 9, which runs the MIUI shell, this problem is especially acute due to the manufacturer’s aggressive policy of monetization. Users are greeted not only by standard watches, but also by banner ads, news, and random phrases that change every time the device wakes up.
Not only are these elements annoying, they can also significantly reduce system performance by consuming traffic and battery power in the background. Fortunately, the Android operating system in conjunction with the proprietary shell allows you to flexibly customize the interface. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to remove the inscription on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 9, returning the device to a clean and concise look.
The process of disabling unnecessary items does not require root rights or complex software. All necessary actions are performed by regular means through the settings menu. However, you should be careful, since some options are hidden in non-obvious sections or have confusing names that are easy to miss when you cursoryly examine the menu.
Reasons for the appearance of advertising inscriptions and widgets
The appearance of extraneous text and images on the locked screen of Redmi 9 is due to the work of the built-in service called “Wallpaper Carousel”, originally positioned as a way of personalization, providing access to high-quality images.
And then there are the so-called "recommendations" that can be activated, algorithms that analyze your actions and suggest content that Xiaomi thinks you might be interested in, often in the form of text strings or small banners over the watch.
- 🌐 Third-party launchers – sometimes viruses or optimizer apps change the lock screen.
It’s important to understand the difference between standard widgets you could install yourself and system ads. If text appears by accident and cannot be removed with a long tap, it’s built-in MIUI features that require you to disable via security settings or theme settings.
Disabling the wallpaper carousel through settings
The most effective way to get rid of intrusive images and text is to completely deactivate the wallpaper carousel service, which will return the static image you chose and remove any dynamic elements, a process that takes only a few seconds.
To start, you need to go to the main settings menu of your Redmi 9. Find a section called “lock screen” that can be directly at the root of the menu or hidden inside the “Always on screen and lock screen” option.
☑️ Algorithm to shut down carousel
When you log into the merry-go-round menu, you'll see a switch called "Enable wallpaper carousel." Put it in an inactive position. The system may try to convince you to leave the function by offering beautiful pictures, but you need to insist on your own and confirm the disconnect.
⚠️ Warning: After the wallpaper carousel is turned off, the automatic background change function will stop working when blocked. If you like the variety, you will have to change the wallpaper manually through the gallery.
Sometimes a simple deactivation is not enough and the remnants of the process continue to hang in memory, in which case it is recommended to further clear the application data. Find the Applications section in the settings, select All Apps, search the Wallpaper Carousel list (or Glance on global versions) and click Clear -> All Data.
Customization of widgets and lock style
Even after the carousel is turned off, there are various widgets on the screen, such as steps, weather or news. The MIUI shell allows you to configure this unit flexibly, and to remove unnecessary elements, you need to go to edit the lock screen.
Swipe down the locked screen or pinch the empty area on your desktop to get into the edit menu. Select "Settings lock screen" or "Edit." Here you will see a grid with available widgets.
Remove all unnecessary modules by clicking on the cross or dragging them into the basket. Leave only the time and date if you need them. Also, this menu often hides the option "Show the status of the bar on the lock screen" - it can be turned off for maximum purity.
| Interface element | Where to turn off | Impact on the system |
|---|---|---|
| Wallpaper carousel | Settings -> Lock screen | Remove advertising and background changes |
| Widgets (Steps, Weather) | Lock screen editor | Reduces the load on RAM |
| Recommendations | Settings -> Passwords and security | Removing text advice |
| Always on screen | Settings -> Lock screen | Saves battery life |
Remember that some widgets require a constant internet connection to update data. By disabling them, you not only clean up the visual space, but also potentially extend the battery life of your Redmi 9.
Disabling system recommendations and advertising
And deep within the security settings, you can find the settings that give you personalized recommendations, and they're often the source of those very mysterious messages that come up here and there, and you can remove them through the password and security menu.
Go to Settings -> Passwords and Security -> Access to personal data. This is a list of apps that have access to your statistics. Find the Security app (the zipper and shield icon) and turn off the Receive Recommendations switch.