How to completely remove the screensaver on the Xiaomi Redmi phone: all working methods

The screensaver on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi is not just a picture, but part of the brand interface MIUI, which is displayed when you turn on the device or unlock. For many users, it becomes an annoying element: slowing down access to the desktop, eating up the battery for animation and just bored with time, especially for owners of low-end models Redmi Note 12, Redmi 10 or POCO X5, where performance is already not at the highest level.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove the screensaver, from standard MIUI settings to advanced methods using ADB and modifying system files. It is important to understand that not all methods are equally safe: some can cause shell failures or even a device blink (if it is a manual file editing), so before starting, we recommend backing up data and carefully read the warnings.

If you're looking for a way to remove a screensaver (which Xiaomi sometimes embeds in firmware for some regions), you'll need separate instructions, which we'll mention below, and first, let's figure out what kind of screensavers Redmi has and whether you can get rid of them without root rights.

1. What are the screensavers on Xiaomi Redmi and can they be removed

There are several types of screensavers on Xiaomi smartphones running MIUI, and not all of them can be removed by the same methods.

• 🖼️ Standard screensaver MIUI — A static or animated picture that appears when the screen is turned on. Removed through the theme settings.
• 📺 Screensaver - activated when charging or prolonged inactivity. You can turn off in the display settings.
• 🎬 Bootanimation - appears when you turn on the phone, requires root rights or ADB remove.
• 💰 Advertising screensaver - embedded in firmware for some regions (for example, India, China) Removed only through a deep modification of the system.

The most problematic is bootanimation, because it's written in the system files /system/media/bootanimation.zip. You can't just delete it, because even if you replace the file, it will come back again after the MIUI update, so either ADB or root access will be required to completely delete it.

But the standard screensaver on the lock screen or screensaver can be removed without any dancing with a diamond - more about this.

2. How to remove the standard screensaver through the MIUI settings (no root)

If you are annoyed by the image that appears when you unlock the screen, it can be replaced or removed through standard theme settings, which works on all Redmi models (including Redmi Note 11, Redmi 9, POCO M4, etc.) and does not require any additional programs.

Instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section.
3. Select the lock screen style.
4. Scroll down and click Simple or Minimalist – these styles have no screensavers.
5. Save the changes.

If you do not like the options offered, you can download a third-party theme without screensavers:

• 🔍 In the same app Topics go to Online Topics.
• 🔎 Search for the number of lockscreen wallpaper or minimal lock.
• 📥 Download and apply your favorite topic.

Note that some themes may contain hidden ads or change the icons of system applications. If after applying the theme, the phone started to slow down, return the standard one.

3.Switching off the screensaver during charging

Many users confuse the screensaver on the lock screen with the screensaver, which is activated when the phone is connected to charging. This mode shows the time, charge level and sometimes animation.

Steps:

1. Go to Settings → Display.
2. Select Screensaver (or Charge Screen in newer versions of MIUI).
3. Turn off the slider Show screensaver.
4. If necessary, also turn off the charging animation.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14 for the global version), this item may be called differently: Always On screen or Ambient Display. If you do not find the settings, try searching by settings (the magnifying icon at the top).

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If the screensaver keeps popping up, check the settings of the Google app (Display → Lock Screen) and sometimes it override system settings.

4.Remove boot animation (bootanimation) through ADB

This is the most radical, but also the most effective way to remove all the animations that come up when you turn on your phone. It requires a computer connection and the use of ADB (Android Debug Bridge), suitable for Redmi models based on MIUI 12/13/14.

Warning: Incorrect ADB commands can disrupt the system. If you have never worked with ADB, you should skip this section or consult a specialist.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI to activate Developer Mode. Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.

ADB Tools

Win + R → cmd

ADB

cd C:\platform-tools

1. Run a command to check the connection:

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play.
2. When you first start, select it as the default launcher.
3. Go to the launcher settings and find the Lock Screen or Animations section.
4. Turn off all options related to screensavers and transition effects.

The downside of this method is that some MIUI system features (such as gestures or quick settings) may not work properly, and third-party launchers sometimes conflict with MIUI updates, so a firmware update may require reconfiguration.

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The launchers don't physically remove the screensaver, they just hide it behind their interface, and when they return to the standard MIUI launcher, the animations will return.

6 Manual deletion of system files (for advanced files only)

This method is suitable for those who have root rights or custom recovery (TWRP), it allows you to completely erase the files responsible for the screensaver, but requires caution: an error can lead to a cyclical reboot of the phone.

Which files are responsible for the screensaver:

Instructions for TWRP:

1. Boot to TWRP (hold Power + Volume up when turned on).
2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
3. Find and delete the files you need (see the table above).
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Deleting system files without a backup can make the phone inoperable. Create a backup through the phone before you act TWRP (Backup → Select System).

7. How to remove a screensaver on firmware for India/China

Some Xiaomi regional firmware (especially in India and China) have embedded screensavers that are not removed by standard methods, which can appear on the lock screen, in the app menu or even in the settings, and to get rid of them, you will need to:

1. Install a global firmware (if your model supports region change).
2. Use ADB to disable advertising services:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop

1. Turn off personalized ads in settings: Go to Settings → Memory → Clean. Turn off MIUI Recommendations and Personalized Ads.

If the ad keeps popping up, try resetting to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset). Be sure to back up your data before doing so!

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For Redmi models with unlocked bootloader, you can install custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS), where there is no advertising in principle.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing screensavers on Xiaomi Redmi