Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often encounter an intrusive feature that changes images on the lock screen without your knowledge, a feature known as Wallpaper Carousel or Glance that was originally conceived as a way to personalize, but has become a source of advertising noise. Users notice that instead of the usual static image or photos from the gallery, the system forcibly displays banner ads and news bulletins.
The question of how to remove the wallpaper carousel on Redmi 9 is especially relevant, since it is on this model that the MIUI shell does not always work steadily, and unnecessary processes can consume battery power. Many users mistakenly believe that this is a system virus, but it is a regular, albeit annoying application, and its complete shutdown requires several consecutive actions in the settings menu.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods of deactivating this feature. We will look at standard ways through system settings, access rights and removal of system components through ADB for advanced users.
What is a wallpaper carousel and why it is annoying
The wallpaper carousel is a service built into the MIUI shell that automatically uploads new background images to the lock screen. The feature is formally positioned as a tool for decorating the interface, providing access to thousands of professional photos. However, in reality, the mechanism of Glance often leads to undesirable consequences for the performance of the device.
The main problem is that the service constantly uses the Internet connection to download content, which not only consumes traffic, but also creates background load on the Redmi 9 processor. In addition, image selection algorithms often work incorrectly, offering content that does not correspond to the interests of the owner, or simply showing explicit advertising of applications and games.
⚠️ Attention: Constant operation of the background processes of the carousel can accelerate battery discharge, especially on models with not the most capacious battery.
Many users also complain that after turning on the screen, the phone hangs for a split second trying to download a new image, which creates a sense of lag and reduces the overall impression of the smartphone’s performance, which is why removing or disabling this feature is one of the first steps after buying a device.
Disconnection through standard MIUI settings
The easiest and safest way to get rid of intrusive image change is to use the built-in tools of the system. You don't need superuser rights or a computer connection. You just go to the settings menu and find the appropriate partition responsible for the lock screen. The interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI installed on your Redmi 9.
To start, open Settings and go to Lock Screen. Here you need to find a item called Wallpaper Carousel or Glance. Inside this menu will be a switch that activates or deactivates the function. Importantly, just turning off the slider may not be enough, as the system may try to turn it on again the next update.
You should also check your theme settings. Often the carousel is tied to a specific theme, and if you're using a third-party theme from Themes, try changing it to a standard Classic or Basic, which will help break the link between the theme and the image upload service.
☑️ Checking screen settings
Once the feature is turned off, the system may suggest that you choose a static image from the gallery or a standard set. Accept a static background setting, which ensures that the next time you turn on the screen, you will see a familiar picture, not a banner advertisement.
Managing access rights and auto-start
If just switching the slider in the settings didn't help and the carousel keeps popping up, you have to restrict the rights of the app itself. In MIUI-based Android, every application has its permissions. Wallpaper carousel service requires access to the network and storage to function, and if you take those rights away, we force it to stop working.
Go to the Apps menu, select All Apps, and find Wallpaper Carousel or Glance in the list. Go to Other Permits, where you must prevent network access (Wi-Fi and mobile data) and auto-start. Auto-run is critical: if it is enabled, the service will start immediately after you turn on the phone, even if you turn it off in the screen settings.
It's also worth turning off the notification for this app. Often the carousel is disguised as a system notification that can't be removed by a regular swipe. By banning notifications, you'll get rid of the status curtain from unnecessary visual debris. This is especially useful if you're used to keeping the screen clean.
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If you can’t find the app in the list, try sorting apps by name or using a search at the top of the settings menu.
Some firmware versions also require you to turn off display over other applications, which is in the advanced permission settings. Without this right, the carousel will not be able to overlay your main image on the lock screen.
Comparison of methods of disabling a function
There are several ways to combat intrusive service, and each has its own characteristics, depending on your technical background and desired outcome. Below is a table comparing the main approaches to solving the problem on Redmi 9.
| Method | Difficulty | Efficiency | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnection in settings | Low. | Medium | Minimum |
| Restriction of access rights | Medium | Tall. | Absent. |
| Removal via ADB | Tall. | Maximum | Possible system errors |
| Change of region | Low. | Low. | Changing the work of services |
As you can see from the table, the safest method for the average user is a combination of disabling settings and limiting rights. Deleting through ADB gives 100% results, but requires a PC connection and knowledge of commands. This method is worth using only if other methods have not helped.
Changing your device region (for example, India or Indonesia) can sometimes help to remove ads, but can negatively affect the performance of other system applications, such as Google Pay or theme store.
Radical method: removal through ADB
For users who want to completely remove the wallpaper carousel system app, there is a USB debugging method that requires connecting a Redmi 9 smartphone to a computer and installing drivers, which allows you to remove the application physically from the system, rather than simply disabling it.
Before you start, you need to activate the developer mode, and you can do this by clicking seven times on the build number in the About Phone section, then turn on the USB Debugging menu in the Developer menu, plug the phone into your PC, and start the ADB console.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.misystemThe command above will remove system components associated with advertising and the carousel.Caution: be careful when typing commands.Removing critical system packages can lead to unstable phone operation or cyclical reboot.Always check the name of the package before deleting.
What if the sound or settings are lost after removal?
Once you've done the command, it's recommended that you restart the phone, and if it's successful, the wallpaper carousel will disappear forever, and the system can no longer restore it automatically, and that's the most effective way for power users.
Replacement of carousel with static wallpaper
Once you've gotten rid of the ads, the question is, how do you fill the space? The standard Redmi 9 gallery offers a lot of high-quality static images. You can download high-resolution wallpaper from trusted sources and install it through the Wallpaper menu.
It's recommended that you use images at 2340×1080 or higher to make them look clear on your smartphone screen. Static wallpaper doesn't consume battery or require an internet connection. You can create your own album with your favorite photos and set up a slideshow, but without intrusive advertising.
There are also third-party applications for installing live wallpaper that consume less resources than the built-in carousel. However, it is worth remembering that any live wallpaper consumes more energy than a static picture. For maximum autonomy, Redmi 9 is better to choose static images.
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Removing the system component completely through ADB is the only way to ensure that the carousel does not return after a system upgrade.
⚠️ Note: When installing third-party launchers or wallpaper apps, carefully check the permissions you request.