How to remove the screensaver from the lock screen of the Xiaomi phone

Modern Xiaomi smartphones with a shell MIUI or HyperOS provide users with ample opportunities to customize the interface, but standard settings often include elements that can be annoying. One of these elements is a dynamic screensaver or wallpaper carousel on the lock screen, which changes periodically without the owner of the device. This is not only distracting, but in some cases can consume traffic or battery.

Many users are faced with a situation where, after updating the system or installing a new theme, the usual static background is replaced by banner ads or random images. To regain control of your gadget, you need to know exactly where the screen blocker settings are hiding. In this article, we will discuss in detail all ways to turn off the screensaver and adjust the lock screen to your liking.

The deactivation process may vary slightly depending on the operating system version and regional firmware. We will look at the universal methods that will suit most current models, from budget Redmi to flagship Xiaomi. It is important to understand the structure of the menu to quickly find the right switch.

Standard lock screen settings in MIUI

The easiest and safest way to change or remove the screensaver is to use the system's regular tools, and in most cases, the Wallpaper Carousel feature, which is built into the shell system services, is responsible for this, and you don't need superuser rights or third-party apps to access these settings.

Go to the main settings menu of your device and find the section that controls the look and feel. Depending on the version of MIUI, it can be called Lock Screen or be located inside the "Always screen and lock on" item, which is where the main controls for content that is displayed before unlocking the phone are hidden.

• 📱 Open “Settings” and select “Block screen».
• 🖼️ Find the Wallpaper Carousel option (or Glance in global versions).
• 🚫 Switch the slider to an inactive position to stop the image change.

Once this feature is disabled, the phone will return to using the static image you installed as the main wallpaper, but if you want to completely remove any image, leaving a black background, this will require the use of third-party solutions, since the standard interface always requires some background.

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Disabling the “Wallpaper Carousel” in the settings is the most effective way to get rid of intrusive changes in pictures without losing the warranty on the device.

Disabling Glance service and ad units

Global firmware versions often pre-installed InMobi's Glance service, which is responsible for displaying newsfeeds and ad units on the lock screen. Even if you've turned off the carousel, the remnants of this service can continue to display logos or text.

Find the Security or Passwords and Security section in the settings, and there may be a separate section on Lock Services or Recommendations, where switches are often hidden to get content over the network, and disabling Internet access for the system registration services also helps stop new screensavers from loading.

⚠️ Note: When you turn off system services such as mSAP or Glance, make sure you don’t turn off critical security components such as Find Device or system notifications.

If standard methods fail to remove the screensaver, you can try a more radical method through the application settings: find in the list of all applications "Wallpaper Carousel" or "Wallpaper" and force the process to stop, and also clean its cache. This often helps to reset erroneous settings that do not change through the usual menu.

Use of themes and third-party launchers

Often the problem with the undeleteable screensaver lies in the installed theme. Many free themes in the official Themes store contain their own lock screens that overlap the system settings, in which case changing the system settings will not work as long as the theme is active.

To solve the problem, go to the Themes app, select your profile and click Reset, or switch to a standard Classic or Default theme. Once you return to the drain design, you will again have full control over the lock screen settings. If you want to use a custom theme but no screensaver, look for themes marked "Stock Lock Screen".

An alternative solution is to install a third-party launcher or a dedicated screen locking app from the Google Play store.Apps like Hi Locker or Lock Screen - Hi Security completely replace the standard locking mechanism, allowing you to configure it from scratch.

• 🎨 Go to the Topics app and go to profile.
• 🔄 Select a standard theme to reset screen settings.
• 📲 Install an alternative lockscreen from the Play Market if necessary.

Using third-party launchers gives you more freedom, but can consume more battery life, as it is a separate application that needs to work all the time.In addition, some features, such as fingerprint unlock, may work less stable or require additional permissions.

Configure through the Engineering Menu and ADB

For advanced users who want to guarantee to remove any elements of the screensaver, including those sewn into the firmware, there is a method of using debugging over USB and ADB commands. This method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and having minimal technical knowledge.

First, you need to activate the developer mode. To do this, quickly click on the build number seven times in the About Phone section. Then, in the Developer menu that appears, turn on USB Debugging. Connect the phone to your PC and type a command to disable the carousel component.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.misystem

This command disables the system service, which is responsible for system notifications and often associated with the carousel. Be careful: disabling the wrong packages can lead to unstable system operation. If you are not sure of your actions, you should use a graphical settings interface.

Once you've done the commands, restart the device. If the screensaver is gone but other important features are missing, you can bring it back by replacing the word disable-user with enable.

Comparison of methods of disconnecting the screensaver

The choice of method depends on your goal: whether you want to simply change the picture, remove the ads or completely customize the screen, each method has its advantages and disadvantages, which should be considered before starting the action.

As you can see from the table, for most users, standard settings and themes are the best option, and ADB is only justified when standard methods are powerless against specific regional firmware constraints.

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Before using complex methods, reset the lock screen settings to factory values - sometimes this solves the problem without unnecessary actions.

Frequent problems and their solution

Even after completing all the instructions, users may find that the screensaver returns after the reboot, often due to synchronization with your Mi Account account or cloud themes, check your sync settings and disable the loading of wallpaper from the cloud.

Another common problem is the presence of widgets on the lock screen, which users confuse with the screensaver. Pedometer widgets, weather or music can be removed by holding your finger on the lock screen (if the theme allows) or through the settings "lock screen" -> "Widgets".

⚠️ Note: If the phone is warranty, avoid methods that require unlocking the bootloader, as this may void the manufacturer's warranty obligations.

In some cases, the “saversaver” may be an application-virus or an advertising module that got into the system along with the downloaded from an unverified source. APK-Check the list of installed apps and remove suspicious programs, especially those that don't have a name or icon.

Additional recommendations for registration

Once you have managed to remove the extra screensaver, it is recommended that you adjust the static image correctly. Use dark-colored wallpaper if you have an AMOLED screen to save energy. The image resolution should match your Xiaomi screen resolution to avoid loss of quality.

Also worth paying attention to the style of the watch and date. In the menu "Edit the lock screen" you can choose a minimalist font that will be less conspicuous and will not distract from the main content of the desktop after unlocking.

Regularly cleaning the theme cache helps avoid display errors. If you like to change the design often, create multiple profiles in the Themes app with the lock screen options already configured to switch between them in one click.

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