Xiaomi smartphone owners often face intrusive content that appears without demand, and the lock screen becomes a platform for news, recommendations and promotional offers, which annoys many users who are used to a clean interface and quick access to the system.
The developers of MIUI shells and the new HyperOS are constantly changing the settings to make it difficult to disable these functions. However, there is a proven algorithm for cleaning the interface. In this article, we will analyze all possible sources of garbage and show how to deactivate them.
You don't have to be a technician to do the setup, but you have to follow the steps below, and we're going to look at both the standard tools of the system and the hidden switches that are often overlooked.
Disabling the "Wallpaper Carousel" function
The most common source of visual noise is the wallpaper carousel service, which automatically changes the background image and adds weather or article widgets, and to remove this element, you need to go to the settings menu.
Go to Settings and select the Lock Screen section, and here you will see the section that changes the design themes, which broadcasts the advertising content, and disabling this feature will return a static image.
Why does the carousel return after the update?
If you're using Xiaomi with Android 13 or later, the path may be slightly different. In some regions, the settings are made in a separate Wallpaper app, and you also need to find the Wallpaper Carousel switch and deactivate it.
- 📱 Go to the lock screen settings.
- 🚫 Find the item "Carousel wallpaper».
- ⛔ Turn off the service activation switch.
- ✅ Confirm the action in the pop-up window.
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Turning off the wallpaper carousel completely is the first and most important step, removing 90% of the visual debris on the lock screen.
Configure widgets and recommendations in Mi Browser
Often users confuse system prompts with third-party widgets. Mi Browser and Security app can display notifications directly to the lock screen. This looks like a system feature, but is actually the work of a particular software.
To fix the problem, open the notification settings. Find the browser from the manufacturer in the list of applications. You need to restrict its rights to display information in a locked state. This will not delete the application, but hide its activity.
Also worth checking is the Notifications and Status Bar section, where you can globally disable message content from being displayed on a locked screen, which will increase data privacy.
- 🔍 Open the notification settings.
- 📂 Find a list of all applications.
- 🚫 Disable screen screens on a blocked screen for suspicious programs.
Removal of Glance widgets and other services
The latest firmware versions often pre-installed Glance or its equivalent, and it's responsible for the news feed that appears when swiped right on the lock screen, which you can't delete in the standard way, but you can turn off.
Go to the lock screen settings and find "Widget Ribbon" or "Swipe left/right." Change the swipe to "No" or "Camera." This action will instantly clear the space of the newsfeed.
⚠️ Note: When you try to disable system services through your application settings, the "Disable" button may not be active. ADB-team-run.
If standard methods don't work, you can use the command to force the service to stop, which requires a computer connection and a platform-tool installed.
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaperThis command disables the wallpaper component and associated services. Be careful when typing commands, as a syntax error can cause the device to work out of balance.
☑️ Checking the lock screen settings
Comparison of methods of cleaning the interface
There are several ways to deal with intrusive content, varying in complexity and effectiveness, and here is a table to help you choose the best option for your situation.
| Method | Difficulty | Efficiency | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnection in settings | Low. | Medium | Absent. |
| Limitation of notifications | Low. | Tall. | I can miss the important one. |
| Use of ADB | Tall. | Maximum | Possible input error |
| Third-party launcher | Medium | Tall. | Change of habitual appearance |
The choice of method depends on your technical background, for most users, the first two points are sufficient, and the use of the command line is recommended only for advanced users.
Hidden settings in the "Security" application
The Security system application often provides push notifications, which can offer “speed up the phone” or “clean up the memory” by displaying these messages directly on the lock screen.
To stop this flow, open the Security app. Click on the gear in the upper right corner to enter the settings. Here you need to find the Get Recommendations section and disable all switches.
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It is also recommended to disable the auto-start of the Security app in the battery settings to reduce background activity and the number of pop-ups.
Remember to check the updates from time to time, sometimes when you update, the settings are reset and the ads come back, and control of this app is the key to a clean interface.
- 🛡️ Launch the Security App».
- ⚙️ Go to the settings via the menu.
- 📉 Turn off receiving recommendations.
- 🔕 Disable the display of notifications.
What to do if settings are reset
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where after a reboot or update, all settings return to their original settings, this can be due to the operation of the cloud account Mi Account or system errors.
First, check sync. Go to your account settings and make sure the theme and lock settings are not in sync with the cloud forcefully, and turning off sync for those items can fix the problem.
⚠️ Attention: If the problem persists after all the manipulations, it is possible that the device has a malicious application installed.
In extreme cases, you can reset to factory settings, before that, be sure to back up important data, this is guaranteed to remove all third-party interference and return the system to a clean state.
Use of third-party launchers
If the built-in MIUI tools don’t work, consider installing an alternative launcher, like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher, replacing the desktop and lock screen entirely.
It's a radical but effective method, and you get a fully customizable interface without advertising or vendor service, but some features, like gestures or deep integration, may not work properly.
Installing a third-party launcher requires special permissions.The system will alert you to potential risks, but when downloading verified apps from Google Play, the threats are minimal.