How to remove replaceable wallpaper Xiaomi: setting up the carousel and background

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often encounter an intrusive feature that periodically changes the image on the lock screen, a mechanism known as the Wallpaper Carousel, designed to diversify the visual experience, but in practice often becomes a source of irritation, with users complaining about the accidental appearance of banner ads, poor image quality or simply the desire to return a static background.

Fortunately, MiUI and the new HyperOS provide flexible tools to manage this process, so you don't have to install third-party apps or get root permissions to solve this problem, you just need to adjust the appropriate sections in the device's menu. In this article, we'll detail how to turn off automatic image change, remove logos, and take back control of the appearance of your gadget.

Now, you have to understand that the function can be called differently depending on the firmware version and the region, sometimes it's Wallpaper Carousel, sometimes it's Glance, or just Wallpaper Change. Whatever the name, the way it works is the same: the system goes to the server or local gallery to update the background. Let's look at the basic deactivation techniques.

Disabling the function of the wallpaper carousel through the settings

The easiest and safest way to get a static image back is to use the standard system settings. This method does not require a connection to a computer and works on most current models, including the Redmi Note and Xiaomi Mi. You need to find a hidden switch that is often lost among other personalization options.

To start, go to the main settings menu of your device. Find the look section. Depending on the MiUI version, it can be called Wallpaper, Personalization or Always On screen and Lock, and that's where dynamic content management hides.

Find the Wallpaper Carousel, which will have an active switch inside the menu, which may be called the Wallpaper Carousel or Automatic Change, put it in an inactive position, and the system will immediately alert you that the current wallpaper will be replaced with the standard or previously selected wallpaper.

⚠️ Warning: After disabling the feature, the current image with the Glance logo can remain on the lock screen until the next manual shift.Just press the power button to unlock the phone and lock it again - a standard background will apply.

If you want to not only turn off the feature, but also clear the cache of uploaded images to free up space, you can use the following way: Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. Find Wallpaper Carousels (may be called Miui GalleryWallpaper). Inside, select Clean → Clear Everything.

Management through the Topics app

Often, dynamic background settings are integrated directly into the Themes system application. This is Xiaomi's standard interface customization tool. If you can't turn off the feature through the settings menu, be sure to check this section.

Run the Themes app on your smartphone. In the lower right corner or in the side menu, find the profile icon(s). Click on it to open your account settings. Here we are interested in the Wallpaper Carousel or Wallpaper Carousel section.

Inside, you'll see a list of categories and the current status of the feature. If the switch is active, the system will continue to load new images. Turn off the option to Receive content or similar. You can also delete downloaded image packets that occupy space in the device's memory.

• 📱 Open the Themes app on the desktop.
• 👤 Go to the user profile (human icon).
• 🎨 Select the wallpaper carousel item in the settings menu.
• ❌ Turn off the activation switch of the function.
• 🗑️ Remove downloaded packets if you need to vacate space.

In some firmware versions, especially global ones, the Themes app can be combined with GetApps. If you don’t see the right settings, try updating the Themes app through the built-in store or manually by downloading it. APK-file from Miui's official website.Old versions may have changed menu structure.

Disconnection through Glance Extension

On many modern Xiaomi smartphones, especially in Indian and European builds, a separate Glance app is responsible for changing the wallpaper. It works independently of the standard gallery and is often a source of aggressive advertising and news feeds. It can not be removed completely without complex manipulations, but can be neutralized.

To find this app, go to Settings → Passwords & Security → Privacy → Special features. Find it in the list of Glance or Lock Screen Magazine. If there is no such item, look for it in the list of all applications. In the menu of the application, you need to find the switch Enable Glance and deaktivirovat' it.

You should also check the lock settings. Go to Settings → Lock screen. Find Glance for Xiaomi or Change Wallpaper. You can not only turn off the feature, but also configure content filters if you want to leave the carousel, but remove, for example, news or sports.

⚠️ Warning: Glance can consume traffic and battery power in the background. If you do not use the wallpaper change feature, its complete shutdown will positively affect the autonomy of the device.

If the standard methods fail to disable Glance (the switch is gray or missing), you can use the method of hiding through ADB. This is a more advanced method that requires a connection to a PC. It allows you to deactivate the system component responsible for the service without deleting the file itself, which is safe for warranty.

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Tip: If you can't find Glance in the installed list, turn on the system process display. To do this, click three dots in the corner on the app menu and select Show System.

Change of static wallpaper and removal of logos

Once you have disabled the automatic shift, the Glance or Mi logo may remain on the lock screen. To remove it and set a clean image, you need to manually change the background, this action will overwrite the current cache and apply the file you selected.

Go to Settings → Wallpaper → Lock screen. Select any static picture from the gallery or upload your photo. Click Apply → Lock screen. After this procedure, the intrusive labels should disappear, as they are part of the dynamic layer that we disabled earlier.

For owners of AMOLED screens in the Xiaomi Mi and Redmi Note Pro series, it is recommended to use completely black wallpaper.This will not only remove visual noise, but also save energy, since the black pixels on such arrays are simply turned off.

If the logo is still there, try the following trick: turn the carousel back on, select a category without logos (for example, Landscapes without branding), apply, and then turn off the carousel again. Sometimes this helps to reset the mistaken state of the interface.

Using ADB to Advance Disconnect

For power users who want to get rid of the system component of wallpaper change, there is a method using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to “freeze” the application responsible for the carousel, making it inactive for the system.

To start, you need to enable USB Debugging. Go to Settings → About Phone and tap 7 times on MIUI Version (or OS Version) until you become a developer. Then in Advanced Settings → For developers, activate USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your computer, install ADB drivers, and run a command to find the package, usually called com.miui.misystem or com.miui.personalisation.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.mishare.connectivity

Important: Be careful when entering ADB commands. Disabling system packages that are not associated with wallpaper can lead to unstable interface operation.

To get things back to normal, use the adb shell pm enable --user 0 command. This method is especially useful if the standard menu switches are blocked by the carrier or hidden by the manufacturer in a particular firmware version.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The most reliable way to remove replaceable wallpaper is to comprehensively disable the function in the personalization settings, the Themes app and Glance service, and then manually apply a static image.