Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often encounter an intrusive feature that automatically changes images on the lock screen, a phenomenon known as wallpaper carousel or Glance that annoys many users with its behavior resembling a promotional mailing list. Instead of a static, favorite photo, the system regularly offers new pictures, often of low quality or with advertising overtones.
To make matters worse, the standard settings menu doesn’t always allow you to easily and quickly disable this option with a single click.The MIUI or HyperOS shell interface can hide the right switches in the depth of the theme menu. Understanding how this mechanism works will help you regain full control over the visual design of your gadget.
In this article, we will take a look at all the existing ways to remove wallpaper change on Xiaomi Redmi.We will look at standard methods through settings, working with the Themes app and more complex options for advanced users. You can permanently get rid of random images and set a static background to your liking.
The Nature of Intrusive Image Shifting in MIUI
The feature that causes constant image change is officially called Wallpaper Carousel, which was introduced by developers as a way of personalization, but in practice often turns into a channel for delivering advertising content. The system uploads images from the cloud, and the user can not always predict what will appear on the screen after unlocking.
The main problem is integrating it with the Themes system app, and even if you have set your photo, MIUI can automatically activate a subscription to update the background after a while, due to its aggressive policy of monetizing and promoting its own services.
It is important to understand that disabling this feature will not affect the operation of other system components. The wallpaper carousel is a separate module that can be safely deactivated, but after updating the firmware, the settings may reset and you will have to repeat the procedure.
Disconnection through the “Themes” app
The most common and effective way to remove automatic background changes is to use the Themes app, which is where the main visualization controls are located, so you don't need root rights or third-party software, you do it with standard system tools.
To start, open the Themes app on your smartphone. Notice the bottom navigation bar or user profile, usually located in the top right corner. Click on the avatar, you will be taken to the app settings menu, where the feature you are looking for is hidden.
In the menu that opens, look for the wallpaper carousel, and inside you'll see a switch that activates or deactivates the service, and you'll have to move it to off, and then the system will stop downloading new images from the network.
☑️ Checking the carousel shutdown
It is worth noting that in some versions of the firmware, the interface may differ slightly. If you do not find the switch right away, try updating the Themes app through the built-in store. Older versions may have a modified menu structure where the desired item is hidden deeper.
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If the switch in Themes is inactive (gray), try changing the theme to a standard one first, and then revisiting the carousel settings.
Setting up the lock screen and desktop
Once you have disabled the automatic load source, you need to make sure that the lock screen has a static image. Often the carousel is turned off, but the current "random" photo remains hanging. To fix this, go to the basic smartphone settings.
In the settings menu, find the Lock Screen (or "Always Screen and Lock") section. This is the Wallpaper section. Click on it and select any image from the gallery or the proposed system of options. Now the background will be fixed.
Don't forget to check your desktop settings, too. Sometimes users confuse the lock wallpaper and the main screen wallpaper, and to change the desktop background, you need to pinch the empty area on the table and select Wallpaper in the bottom menu.
| Parameter | Where to find out. | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Background source | Settings → Lock screen | Gallery/Static |
| carousel | Appendix Topics → Profile | Off. |
| Time change | Settings → Wallpaper | No. |
It's important to distinguish between a lock screen and a desktop. Locking is what you see when you turn on the screen before you enter your password. Desktop is a space with application icons. Settings for them can be stored in different places on the menu.
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Complete disabling requires action in two places: in the Topic app (source) and in Settings (select static image).
Hiding the icon "Carousel wallpaper"
Even after the feature is turned off, there may be a small icon in the corner on the lock screen that says "get more images," which is a residual interface element that can also be removed, and serves as a reminder of the service, but does not carry a functional load for those who prefer static.
To hide this element, go back to the wallpaper carousel settings inside the Theme app. Find the item that displays the button or icon on the lock screen. In different versions of MIUI, it can be called "Show the button" or "Icon on the lock screen."
By disabling this setting, you'll clear the interface of the redundant elements, the lock screen will be clean, without any hint of advertising services, and this is especially important for users who value minimalism and order in the interface.
⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g., the global firmware version), the button may not disappear completely even after all settings are disabled. MIUI.
If you can’t remove the icon using standard methods, you can try changing the region in your smartphone settings. Going to India or China (with a subsequent return) sometimes resets some of the interface’s anchorages, although this method doesn’t work on all models.
Advanced Methods: ADB and System Limitations
For users who want to securely remove the service, there is a method using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a tool for developers to control the smartphone system from a computer, which requires cable connection and driver installation, but gives maximum control.
With ADB, you can not just disable, but completely freeze or remove the system packet responsible for the carousel.
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.misysHowever, using this method requires caution: disabling system components can cause other features related to themes or locking the screen to work unstable. Before applying commands, make sure you understand what you are doing.
Risks of using ADB
An alternative to removing the carousel altogether is to use ad-blocking apps like Bloch or AdGuard, which can block the carousel from accessing the internet, preventing new images from being uploaded, but do not remove the very possibility of customization.
Solving the problems with the return of the carousel
Sometimes users notice that after a successful shutdown, the images start to change again, this happens when the Themes app or MIUI itself receives an update, and in new versions of the software, the settings can be reset to factory values.
To prevent this, it is recommended to disable automatic updates to system applications. Go to Settings → About Phone → Click a few times on the MIUI version to activate the developer menu (if hidden), then find the auto-update point.
It’s also worth checking the permissions for the Theme app. If you deny it access to the network, the carousel will not physically be able to download the new wallpaper. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Topics → Traffic Control and turn off data transfer.
⚠️ Attention: Blocking the Internet for the Themes app can prevent the installation of new themes and fonts. Use this method only if you do not need the functionality of the theme store.
Regularly checking your settings after major system updates is the best prevention. If you upgrade to Android or MIUI for a new major version, check the status of the wallpaper carousel first.