Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often encounter intrusive content that appears immediately after the screen is turned on.The lock screen, which should be quick access to the camera and notifications, turns into a news feed with advertising headlines.This is not a bug, but a MIUI feature known as "Wallpaper Carousel" or Glance for Mi.
Fortunately, Android in the MIUI 12 shell and later allows you to flexibly adjust this setting. You don't have to be a programming expert to get your device back clean. We'll look at all the ways to turn off the news feed completely with a particular example of the Redmi Note 10s.
In the process of setting up, we will touch not only the main menus, but also hidden options that are often overlooked. Follow the instructions carefully to avoid accidentally turning on third-party services. A clean interface is not only aesthetics, but also saving RAM for your gadget.
What is Glance and why does it appear?
Glance (or “Wallpaper Carousel” in Russian localization) is a built-in content aggregator app that shows you news, weather, currency rates and promotional offers every time you pick up your phone. On Redmi Note 10s, this component is often activated by default when you first start up or after you update the system.
Many users confuse desktop widgets with content on the lock screen. It's important to understand the difference: widgets are on the home screen, and Glance blocks the standard lock. Disabling one does not always mean turning off the other, so it's important to check the settings of both components.
Xiaomi developers are implementing such services to monetize budget devices, but for the power user, the presence of excess software that consumes Internet traffic and CPU resources is a disadvantage, and removing or disabling this feature returns control of the device to the owner.
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Before making changes to the system, it is recommended to back up important data, although disabling widgets is a safe procedure.
Disabling the wallpaper carousel through settings
The easiest and safest way to get rid of the news feed is to use a regular settings menu. You don't need third-party programs or root rights. MIUI interface is logical, but items can be hidden in the submenu, which many people do not know.
First, unlock your phone and go to the main menu. Find the Settings icon. You're interested in the design and screen section. Depending on the firmware version, the path may vary slightly, but the basic structure is maintained.
☑️ Algorithm of action
When you go to the lock screen, you'll see the wallpaper carousel, and you click on it, you'll be in the service settings, and you'll find the wallpaper carousel switch and you'll be inactive, and the system can ask for confirmation or offer an alternative -- you'll agree to shut it down.
If the standard path didn't work, try the alternative by looking for settings. Click on the magnifying glass at the top of the settings menu and type "Carousel" into the system itself, and it will suggest the menu item you want, saving you time to search deep in the sections.
Application management and disabling services
Sometimes a simple switch is not enough, because the background process can continue to work, in which case you have to force the service to stop through the application management menu, this is a deeper cleaning that ensures that background activity is stopped.
Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. You can find an app called Wallpaper Carousel, Glance, or Mi Content Center. The name may vary depending on the regional firmware version of your Redmi Note 10s.
When you select the application, click on the "Stop" or "Finish" button, and then click "Clean" and select "Clean All" to delete the cached data that may have been stored on the device.
What to do if the “Stop” button is inactive?
For full effect, you can also limit background activity. In the same app menu, find "Sunset" and make sure that the slider is turned off, which will prevent service from starting when you turn on the phone.
Customization of widgets and Chapmi tape
In addition to the carousel, the lock screen can display a weather widget or news feed from Champt (often found in global versions), which also consume resources and can be removed or replaced.
To remove the weather widget, just pinch the lock screen area (if the theme allows) or go to the widget settings. Often, just remove the widget to stop showing. However, if it is built into the theme, you will have to change the theme.
Changing the theme is a radical but effective method. Go to the Themes app, select any standard Xiaomi theme or jump-and-go from the directory that doesn't have built-in ads. Applying the theme will overwrite the lock screen configuration files.
| Type of content | Where to turn off | Impact on the battery |
|---|---|---|
| Wallpaper carousel | Settings → Lock screen | High. |
| Weather widget | Lock screen editor | Average. |
| News feed | Widget settings | Average. |
| Banner advertisements | Settings → Passwords and security | Low. |
Note that some themes may return default settings when you update your system, so after a major MIUI update, it’s worth checking the settings again.
Hiding notifications from applications
Often users confuse Glance news feed with notifications from social networks and browsers that appear on a locked screen.To clear the screen of information noise, you need to configure the notification category.
Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar, and here you will see a list of all apps that have the right to display information on the screen. Go through the list and turn off the display on the lock screen for those applications where it is not critical (for example, games or stores).
⚠️ Note: Do not disable notifications from system services, messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) and calls, otherwise you may miss an important call or message from loved ones.
It is also useful to turn on No Sound or Do Not Disturb at night, and you can set a rule in this mode that prohibits any content on the lock screen at certain times of the day.
For browsers like Chrome or UC Browser, you need to change the settings inside the app itself. Go to your browser settings, look for the Notifications section, and disable push notifications from news sites.
Use of third-party launchers
If MIUI’s regular tools seem too confusing or intrusive, you can install a third-party launcher that will completely change the interface of the device, replacing the Xiaomi shell with pure Android or another design.
Popular launchers like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher allow you to customize the lock screen in detail or completely disable its standard functionality, replacing it with your own.This gives maximum control over the appearance of the Redmi Note 10s.
However, installing a third-party launcher can lead to increased power consumption if the optimization is performed poorly, and some MIUI features, such as gestures or a double tap to turn on the screen, may not work properly.
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Third-party launchers are a powerful means of customization, but they require careful configuration for the stable operation of the system.
Before installing, be sure to read reviews about the launcher's compatibility with your version of Android. An unstable launcher can cause system freezes or spontaneous reboots.
Frequent problems and their solution
Even after all the settings, sometimes the ads come back, which may be due to an update to the Security app or the system components of Google Play, and in such cases, the disabling procedure will have to be repeated.
If the settings reset by themselves, check if you have your Mi Account activated with settings sync. Sometimes the cloud returns old settings, including the carousel turned on. Turn off the theme or lock screen sync in your account settings.
In rare cases, malware may be installed on the device masquerading as a system process. Conduct a full check with the built-in antivirus in the Security app.
⚠️ Warning: If after the news was turned off, the phone started to work slower or strange artifacts appeared on the screen, the system file may have been affected.
Remember that cleaning your cache regularly and removing unused apps helps keep your system clean and prevents unwanted content from appearing.