Modern Xiaomi smartphones running MIUI shells or the new HyperOS have extensive personalization functionality that can sometimes confuse the user. One such feature is a screensaver or screensaver that activates during charging or downtime. Many gadget owners face a situation where the screen unexpectedly lights up with bright watches or slideshows, which can interfere with the use of the phone as an alarm clock or just annoying at night.
Disabling this feature does not require deep technical knowledge or root rights, but the path to the desired switch may vary depending on the software version. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to deactivate visual effects so that you can fully control the behavior of your device.
It’s worth noting that users often refer to the term “savenger” as a classic screensaver, an always-on screen (AOD) or even a wallpaper-style ad. We’ll look at ways to eliminate each of these elements to ensure a clean and graphic-free interface for your smartphone.
Differences between screensaver, AOD and wallpaper carousel
Before you start settings, you need to clearly understand what interface element you want to remove, because in the Xiaomi ecosystem, different system services are responsible for visual design. Often users confuse the standard screensaver, which is turned on when charging, with the Always On Display feature, which shows the time on the matrix screen turned off.
Screensaver is a classic Android feature, usually activated during docking. Always On Display takes advantage of the power of the device. OLED-The wallpaper carousel is a separate aggregator application, often preinstalled in firmware for the Russian Federation and the CIS region, which requires a separate approach to disabling.
⚠️ Note: If you turn off the system screensaver, it will not affect the work of the wallpaper carousel, and vice versa. These settings are located in different sections of the menu and are controlled by independent processes.
Understanding these differences will save you time when searching for the right switch in the settings, and below we will provide a table that will help identify the problem by external signs of screen behavior.
| Type of element | When activated | Where to turn off (example path) | Impact on the battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screensaver (The Screensaver) | When charging and simple | Settings → Screen → Screensaver | High (full screen burns) |
| Always On Display | Constantly or on schedule | Settings → Screen → AOD | Low (OLED technology) |
| Wallpaper carousel | When the screen wakes up | Settings → Screen lock → Carousel | Medium (using the Internet) |
| Live wallpaper | On the desktop and on the menu | Settings → Wallpaper → Selection of static image | Medium/High |
Once you have determined the type of interfering element, you can move on to specific actions to eliminate it, and it is important not to miss a single step if standard methods do not work.
How to turn off the standard screensaver (Screensaver)
The classic screensaver in Android smartphones, including the Redmi and Poco models, is designed to prevent the matrix from burning out (although this is less relevant for OLED) and show time or photo while charging. To remove this element, you will need access to advanced screen settings.
Go to the main settings menu of your device and find the visual design section, which can be simply called Screen or Screen and Brightness on different versions of the firmware. Inside this menu, you need to scroll down to Screensaver or Screen saver, and that's where the key switches that control that mode are.
☑️ Checking the settings of the screensaver
When you go to the screensaver menu, you'll see the "Use the screensaver" switch, put it inactive, and it's also recommended that you check the timer settings if you plan to use the screensaver in the future, but want to change the time of the screensaver, and the default is "In 1 minute" or "In 3 minutes" of downtime.
⚠️ Note: Some global versions of the firmware MIUI The “Savenger” item can be hidden in the “Special Opportunities” or “Developers” menu if the standard path does not work.
If the screensaver continues to appear after the shutdown, check if the Continuous Screensaver mode or similar item that ignores the downtime is activated, in which case the screen will burn continuously while the device is connected to the power source, which can lead to overheating.
Removal and adjustment of wallpaper carousel
Glance or Lock Screen Magazine is the service that often gets the most criticism from users who want a clean lock screen, and it automatically uploads images from the Internet and shows them every time you pick up your phone, and you can remove this type of screensaver in a number of ways.
The first and easiest method is through locking settings. Go to Settings → Lock screen. Find wallpaper carousel or Glance for Xiaomi. Inside the menu, there's a switch called "Enable wallpaper carousel." Turn it off. The system may try to convince you to stay by offering beautiful pictures, but you need to be persistent.
- 📱 Open the settings and find the section “Screen Lock».
- 🎨 Select the item "Wallpaper carousel" or "Wallpaper with tape».
- 🚫 Transfer the main switch to the "Off" position».
- 🗑️ If available, click on “Clear Data” for the Carousel app to remove the cache.
In some cases, especially on newer HyperOS models, settings can be deeply hidden. If the standard path doesn't help, try finding the Security or Themes app in the phone's menu. The Themes app often has a user profile inside it where you can also manage content subscriptions, including screensavers.
Always on Display (AOD)
Always On Display allows you to see the time, date and notifications without touching your smartphone screen. While convenient, many users want to remove this screensaver for battery saving or for minimalism. Unlike a regular screensaver, AOD works on a screen that is off using OLED technology.
To control this feature, go to Settings → Screen → Always On Display and lock screen (the path may vary). Here you will find the "Always On Display" switch. By disabling it, you will completely remove the indication from the black screen. However, the system offers flexible settings that can be useful.
You can set the AOD to only be on schedule (e.g. 8:00 to 23:00) or only when you receive a notification. This is a compromise option that allows you to keep the functionality but remove the permanent screensaver at night. There is also an option to turn on when lifting, which makes the screensaver temporary.
It is important to understand that on devices with LCD-screens (for example, some budget models Redmi) full-fledged AOD No, because the technology doesn't allow you to highlight individual pickles, and on these phones, the "savers" in the off state can not be, by definition, and any claims to the "savers" in the off state can not be made. AOD on LCD-screen-shoot.
Resetting theme and wallpaper settings
Sometimes the problem with the undeleteable screensaver is not system settings, but a conflicting theme of the design. Third-party themes downloaded from the Themes store may contain their own lock screen scripts that overlap the standard system settings.
If you recently installed a new theme and then an unwanted screensaver appeared, try to return the standard theme. Go to the Themes app, go to the profile (human icon) and select My Themes. Click on the standard theme (usually called Classic or No Theme) and apply it. This action will reset all visual modifications to the factory state.
After applying a standard theme, check the lock screen. If the screensaver is gone, it means that the problem was in the third-party design. You can continue using the theme, but before installing it, read its description carefully - often it indicates whether it includes "Custom Lock Screen" or "Dynamic Lock Screen".
- 🎭 Open the “Themes” app on the main screen.
- 👤 Go to the "Profile" section (little man icon).
- 📂 Select the tab "My topics».
- ✅ Click on the subject "Classic" and select "Apply».
It's also worth checking the settings of specific widgets on the desktop. Some watch or photo frame widgets can mimic the screensaver if they're placed on the home screen and have a high priority display.
Solving problems through a safe mode
In rare cases, the screensaver can be caused by malware or an incorrectly working application that has been embedded in the system. If none of the above methods helped to remove the screensaver, it is worthwhile to conduct a diagnosis in safe mode.
Safe Mode triggers the Android operating system with all third-party apps disabled. To log in, press the off button and then (hold) the Turn Off icon on the screen until the offer to go to Safe Mode appears. Confirm the action.
If the screensaver is gone in safe mode, it means that one of the apps you installed is to blame. Remember what you installed before the problem occurred. These can be cleaners, antiviruses, flashlight apps or widgets. Delete the apps one by one, restarting the phone to normal mode until you find the culprit.
⚠️ Warning: In Safe Mode, some system functions may not work properly and the interface may look unusual. This is normal. To exit Safe Mode, simply restart the device in the usual way.
This is an extreme measure, but it isolates the software conflict, and even if the screensaver is still in safe mode, it's likely that the problem lies deep in the firmware system files, and a complete data reset may be required.