Owners of modern smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO often face intrusive content that appears immediately after the display is turned on. The news feed, also known as the “Wallpaper Carousel”, automatically uploads images and information blocks, which annoys many users. This feature is designed to personalize the device, but in practice it only consumes traffic and distracts from the main goal of unlocking the gadget.
Disabling this option does not require root rights or deep programming knowledge. The interface of the MIUI and HyperOS shells allows you to flexibly manage the content that is displayed on the locked screen. It is important to understand that the configuration process may vary slightly depending on the firmware version and region, but the basic algorithms remain unchanged.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all available ways to deactivate news widgets: completely disabling the Glade or Wallpaper Carousel service is guaranteed to remove advertising content, you will learn not only to hide the tape, but also to prevent it from turning on again after system updates.
Differences between Wallpaper Carousel and Widget Ribbon
Before you start setting up, you need to be clear about what type of content you want to remove. There are two main mechanisms in the Xiaomi ecosystem that users often confuse: The first is the Wallpaper Carousel, which changes the background image every time the screen wakes up and adds news widgets when swiping to the right.
The second mechanism is the widget tape (or Mini-Apps) that opens when swiped left from the home screen or is sometimes integrated into the lock screen depending on the topic. Glade is the service behind the carousel that is responsible for downloading banner ads and articles.
The confusion arises from the fact that different versions of Android and shells, these features are called differently. In global firmware, it is often “Wallpaper Carousel”, and in Chinese versions or older builds you can find the name “Mini Apps”.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling the Wallpaper Carousel system application may cause the live wallpaper settings to reset. Make sure you keep a static background that you want to see constantly.
To effectively combat information noise, you need to disable both components if they are active. Below is a table that helps identify the source of news on your device.
| Type of content | Wherever he comes | System name | Traffic consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallpaper carousel | Lock screen | msa/Glance/Carousel | High. |
| Widget tape | Desktop (swipe) | QuickApps/Widgets | Average. |
| Recommendations | Security folder | Security/Cleanup | Low. |
| Browser's widget | Desktop | Mi Browser | High. |
Understanding the source of the problem is half the success, and if you're annoyed by the changing text images on a locked phone, it's the Carousel, and if you get news when you unlock it on your desktop, you'll want to look for the widget settings.
Disabling the wallpaper carousel through settings
The easiest and safest way to get rid of intrusive content is to use regular system settings, which do not require third-party software installation and are completely reversible. The algorithm of actions is the same for most current models running on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS.
You need to go to the settings menu and find the partition that controls the look of the locked screen. The path may vary, but the logic remains the same: look for items related to the lock screen or wallpaper.
Perform the following actions consistently:
- 📱 Open your smartphone’s Settings and go to Lock Screen (or Always On and Lock).
- 🖼️ Find the wallpaper carousel item (in some versions it may be called Wallpaper Carousel or simply Glance).
- 🚫 Click on the switch to deactivate the function, or select the option to Disable in the menu that opens.
- ✅ Confirm action if the system requests a reconfirmation of service shutdown.
After these steps are completed, the news feed should disappear. The next time you turn on the screen, you will only see the standard time, date and static image you set earlier.
⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g. India or Russia), the menu item may be hidden deeper. If you do not find it immediately, search the settings by typing in the query "Carousel».
Sometimes the system may suggest "improvement" of the experience by trying to get back the functionality. Just ignore the suggestions.
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Disconnection through settings is a standard method that does not violate the guarantee and is safe for the stability of the system.
Managing Application Permits and Access
If the standard switching didn’t help or the function turned on again on its own, you need to limit the rights of system applications. for displaying advertising and news often answer hidden services, such as msa (MIUI System Ads) or GetApps.
Limiting their access to the Internet and location significantly reduces the amount of content they receive, a more aggressive method, but it is effective against intrusive notifications.
For deep cleaning, follow the following steps:
- 🛠️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → All applications.
- 🔍 Find the Wallpaper Carousel app (or Glance for Mi) in the list).
- 📡 Select Other Permits and disable Internet, Geolocation and Contacts.
- 🗑️ Click the Clean button and select Clear Everything to delete cached data.
It is also recommended to check the settings of the Security app, which often hides cleaning and optimization modules inside it, which load advertising recommendations.
Settings → Applications → Security → Settings (cogs) → Get recommendations → Turn offDisabling network activity for system services is a reliable way to prevent new content from downloading, but beware: completely disabling some system components can affect the performance of weather widgets or stock browsers.
What happens if you remove system application updates?
Setting up the theme and style of the lock
Often, third-party themes installed from MIUI Themes store are the source of problems, and theme writers can embed their own news widgets that are not disabled by standard methods.
If you’re using a custom theme, try switching to a standard Classic or Default theme to help determine if the topic is the source of the newsfeed.
To change the topic, do the following:
- 🎨 Open the Topics app on the desktop.
- 👤 Click on the profile icon (humans) in the lower right corner.
- 🔄 Select the Topics section and apply a standard theme (usually called Default or Untitled).
- 🔒 Check the lock screen: if the news is missing, then the problem was in the design.
You can also turn off automatic component updates in the theme settings, go to the theme settings and find Auto Update, then uncheck.
⚠️ Note: Third-party themes may contain hidden code to display ads. Using official themes Xiaomi ensures that no malicious scripts are used.
Changing lock style is not only a way to remove news, but also a way to refresh the look of a smartphone. Standard themes in HyperOS have become much more functional and flexible in customization.
Use of third-party launchers and blockers
For advanced users who want to have full control of their interface, a third-party launcher is a great solution.
Popular launchers like Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher or Smart Launcher don’t have built-in ads and news feeds unless you add them yourself. They allow you to create a clean and minimalistic environment.
Advantages of using third-party launchers:
- 🚀 Complete absence of intrusive advertising and news widgets by default.
- 🎨 Flexible setting of grid, icons and transition animations.
- ⚡ Optimizing performance on older devices.
- 🛡️ Independence from System Updates MIUI/HyperOS.
However, it is worth considering that on new devices with HyperOS, the installation of third-party launchers may be limited, the system may require constant confirmations or not allow you to replace the standard lock screen without using ADB.
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Before installing the launcher, take screenshots of the current layout of the icons to quickly restore the usual structure of the desktop.
If you decide to use this method, be sure (allow) the launcher all the necessary access rights so that it works stably and does not fly out in the background.
Disconnecting through ADB for advanced users
The most radical and effective method is the use of USB debugging and the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tool, which allows you to remove or freeze the system packages responsible for the carousel and advertising, even if they are not displayed in the list of applications.
For this method, you will need a computer (Windows, macOS or Linux), USB-cable and on-line debugging USB Be careful: removing critical system components can lead to unstable work.
Sequence of action:
- Turn on Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in About Phone).
- Activate Debugging by USB in the Developer Menu.
- Connect your phone to your PC and start the ADB console.
- Enter the command to search for packages: adb shell pm list packages | grep glance.
- To remove (deactivate) use the command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name packet>.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.misys
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.android.globalminusscreenThe com.mi.android.globalminusscreen command is responsible for the left screen (widgets), and the packages with the glance are responsible for the wallpaper carousel. After completing the commands, the changes take effect instantly.
⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB-commands may "brick" the device or require a complete reset to factory settings!
This method is recommended only for experienced users who understand the structure of Android. For most cases, the methods described in the previous sections are sufficient.