How to remove the wallpaper carousel on the Xiaomi phone

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often encounter an intrusive feature called Wallpaper Carousel (or Glance), which automatically changes images on the lock screen, which is designed to please the eye, but in practice often leads to battery discharge and consumption of mobile traffic. Many users notice that after updating the firmware of MIUI or HyperOS, a static picture is suddenly replaced by a slideshow that can not be simply flipped or disabled by standard methods.

The problem is compounded by the fact that the interface settings in different versions of the shells can differ, and the function itself is sometimes masquerading as a system service, critical to the operation of the device. Removing a carousel requires understanding which components are responsible for its operation so as not to disrupt the stability of the system. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to deactivate and completely remove the service, from simple menu switches to use. ADB-Teams for Advanced Users.

Before we take any drastic measures, it is worthwhile to understand that the carousel is not a virus, but an integrated service of Xiaomi. However, its aggressive behavior, the presence of banner ads on images and the inability to fine-tune it make its removal desirable for most owners. We will consider solutions for global and Chinese versions of firmware, and pay attention to the specifics of new models from 2026-2026 release.

Why wallpaper carousel irritates users and wastes resources

The main reason for the discontent lies in the intrusiveness of the service: instead of just showing time and notifications, the lock screen turns into a news feed, advertising integrations appear even at paid rates or in regions where advertising is not officially supposed to be shown, which creates a sense of insecurity and reduces the premium of the device, especially in expensive flagship models.

Technically, the constant uploading of new high-resolution images requires a stable connection to the Internet. If you have a limited plan or are roaming, background downloading of content can be an unpleasant surprise in the communication bill. In addition, the process of rendering new images and analyzing content (for selecting ads) load the processor, which negatively affects the autonomy of the smartphone.

⚠️ Warning: Wallpaper carousels can consume a significant amount of RAM, which leads to more frequent closure of background applications on devices with 4 GB of RAM and less.

Another factor is privacy: the service collects data about what images you are smothering, how long you are on the screen and what topics you are interested in. For users who value their digital privacy, such telemetry collection is unacceptable. Disabling the feature not only returns control over the device, but also increases the overall security of data.

Disconnection through standard MIUI and HyperOS settings

The safest and easiest way to get rid of the intrusive feature is to use the built-in tools of the system. In the latest versions of the shells, the developers have hidden the switch quite deep, but it is still available. You do not need root rights or a computer connection. You need to carefully follow the menu path, since the names of items can vary slightly depending on the regional firmware.

To start, open the Settings app and find the Always on screen and Lock (or just Lock Screen) section, which is where the master switch is hidden. If you have a global version of the software installed, the item may be called Wallpaper Carousel, and in Chinese firmware, Mi Glance. Going inside, you will see the Turn on Wallpaper Carousel switch.

Once the main switch is turned off, the system may suggest that you select a static image from the gallery. This is normal. However, sometimes after the phone is rebooted, the settings may get lost and the carousel will turn on again. To avoid this, you need to check the additional permissions of the application. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications, find the wallpaper carousel (or Glance) in the list and forcefully stop the process.

• 📱 Open the lock screen settings and find the carousel control point.
• 🚫 Switch the slider to the "Off" position and confirm the action.
• 🖼️ Choose a static photo for the background or leave a standard image.
• 🔄 Restart the device to make sure the changes are maintained.

It is important to note that in some cases, especially on newer HyperOS models, simply turning off the toggler may not remove the ad unit completely.This situation requires a deeper cleaning of the application data. Go to the application management menu, select the carousel and click Clear → Clear Everything.This will reset the cache and temporary files that can initiate the service re-enactment.

Complete removal of system applications via ADB

If standard methods don’t help or you want to make room in the system, you can use the Android Debug Bridge tool (ADB). This method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer through USB-It allows you to remove system applications that are not deleted in the usual way, without obtaining root rights.

First, you need to activate the developer mode. Go to Settings. → About the phone and press 7 times in a row on the item Version MIUI (After the message “You became a developer” appears, go back to the main settings menu, find the section Additional → For developers, you need to include Debugging on USB.

Now connect your phone to your computer. Download the Platform-Tools from the official Android website. Unpack the archive and open the command prompt (CMD or PowerShell) in the tool folder. Enter the adb device command. You'll see a request for debugging permission on your smartphone screen -- be sure to click "Allow." If the console displays the device's serial number, the connection is successful.

Now you can start removing. The wallpaper carousel packet is usually called com.miui.misystem or com.miui.personalassistant, but most often it is the com.miui.wallpaper.carousel component (the name may vary). To find the exact name, you can use the command adb shell pm lists | grep carousel. Once you get the name of the package, follow the command to delete for the current user:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.wallpaper.carousel

Once you've done the command, the app will disappear. The carousel will no longer run, consume resources, or display ads. If you want to get it back to the factory, you just reset the phone to the factory, which reinstalles the remote system components. For a less radical method, you can simply freeze the application with the adb shell pm disable-user command, which will allow it to easily restore its work in the future.

Use of specialized applications-debloaters

For those who don’t want to mess with the command line, there are handy graphical shells for ADB, such as Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools or Universal Android Debloater. These programs automatically identify the connected device and offer a list of system applications for removal. The interface of such utilities is clear even to a beginner, and the risk of error in the command syntax is reduced to zero.

When using such tools, it is important to be careful. Some programs may mark as safe to remove components that are actually critical to the operation of specific functions (such as Mi Pay or theme). In the context of a wallpaper carousel, it is usually recommended to look for packages with the words Glance, Carousel or Wallpaper. Before deleting, the program usually creates a backup point or warns of consequences.

One popular solution is the Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools app from developer Szaki, which has a built-in list of safe packets to remove. You just have to start the program, plug in your phone, click on the Debloat button, and in the list that opens, find Wallpaper Carousel or Glance. Once you select, click Uninstall, and the program will execute the necessary commands.

Features of removal on different versions of firmware

The procedure for disabling can vary significantly depending on which version of MIUI or HyperOS is installed on your device. In China, carousel is an integral part of the ecosystem and is integrated deeper than in global versions. Users of Chinese firmware (CN) often find that after turning off the function itself after a while.

In global versions (Global, EEA, Russia), the carousel often comes as a separate, updated app via Google Play or GetApps. This simplifies the task: you can just find the app in the installed list, click "Delete" and the problem is solved. If the delete button is inactive, then the application is built into the system partition and you will need the method with ADB.

On devices with HyperOS (Android 14 and above), Xiaomi has changed the structure of system processes. Now the combined service Personalization can be responsible for displaying content on the lock screen. In this case, disabling the carousel can lead to the disappearance of widgets on the lock screen.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with Chinese firmware, the complete removal of carousel system packages can lead to errors in the work of the “No Limits” theme or standard live wallpaper.

You should also consider the region of your Mi Account. If you have changed the region in your phone settings but have stayed in Chinese firmware, some interface elements may behave unpredictably, and in such cases, the most stable solution is to flash the device to a global version of software where the carousel is either missing or easily disabled.

Solving problems with re-inclusion of the carousel

A common complaint of users is that the carousel “resurrections” after a system update or memory cleanup by third-party utilities.This is because a firmware update often restores deleted system files or resets permission settings. To prevent this, you need to block the autoupdate of a particular component.

You can do this through a developer menu or special freezer apps (root or ADB requires), for example, using an Ice Box or Shizuku app you can force the process to stop and stop it from starting, but the most reliable method is to block Internet access for the system application of the carousel.

• 📶 Go to the settings of the application "Carousel wallpaper».
• 🚫 Find the item "Mobile data and Wi-Fi».
• 🔒 Disable access to both types of networks.
• 🛑 Disable background activity in the Battery section».

Without access to the network, the carousel will not be able to upload new images and banner ads, turning into a useless piece of code that will not interfere with work.It is a “lazy” method of deleting that does not require complex technical training. It is ideal for those who are afraid to make changes to system files through ADB.

Impact of removal on widgets and themes

Many users fear that removing the carousel will break other features of the phone. Indeed, there is a link between the carousel and some live themes. If you use a theme that is tied to dynamic background change through Xiaomi services, after removing the carousel, the background may become black or static, in which case you have to change the theme to a standard or another, independent of the remote component.

The Recommendations or News widgets on the lock screen may also stop working if they are downloading content through the same channel as the carousel. However, the basic smartphone features - calls, messages, camera and third-party apps - will remain completely unaffected.

If you notice that important widgets have disappeared after deleting, try reinstalling the Themes app from GetApps or Google Play. Often this updates dependencies and restores the interface to work correctly without returning the carousel itself. In rare cases, you may need to reset your lock screen settings through the Recovery Mode menu, but this is an extreme measure.

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Removing the wallpaper carousel does not affect the basic functionality of the smartphone, but may require changing the theme of design if it depended on Xiaomi services.

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