Xiaomi’s current smartphones offer users not just static images, but dynamic content that changes automatically. Redmi 10 owners often wonder how to activate a feature that allows the background image to be updated every time the screen is turned on, which turns the device into a personalized gadget that displays news, weather and beautiful photos without the user’s input.
The activation process depends on the version of the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS installed on your device. In some regions, this feature is built into the system settings, while in others it requires installing a separate module. Understanding the differences between Glance and the standard Xiaomi carousel will help avoid confusion when searching for the desired options in the menu.
In this guide, we will take a look at all the ways to activate, configure content sources, and fix common bugs, learn how to manage traffic consumption and where to find hidden options for advanced users.
Differences in system solutions for changing the background
The first step to a successful setup is to understand what technology is used in your firmware. Global versions of Redmi 10 often come pre-installed with Glance, which is a third-party product integrated into the system, responsible for showing news feeds and ads on the lock screen, and can also change wallpaper.
The Chinese versions and some European builds use a native MIUI mechanism called the Wallpaper Carousel, which is more deeply integrated into the theme system, allowing you to select images from the gallery or download them from the Xiaomi cloud, the difference being the source of the content and the degree of control over it by the user.
⚠️ Attention: Glance service can display ad units that cannot be completely turned off without using special techniques or changing region.Native Xiaomi carousel is usually devoid of intrusive advertising.
You can determine the current type of blocker by trying to click on the bottom of the lock screen, and if you see a Glance logo or news feed, you have a service that is active, and if you swipe right and you see a source selection menu, it's a standard MIUI carousel.
Activation through lock screen settings
The most common way to enable the feature is in the main system settings menu. First, unlock your Redmi 10 and find the Settings icon. In the list that opens, you need to scroll down to the section responsible for the appearance of the interface.
Select Lock Screen (or Always on and Lock). This is where the Wallpaper Carousel Switch is located. Move the slider to the active position. The system may request confirmation of actions or offer to download additional components if they are not installed.
Once activated, you should immediately go to the carousel settings section, where you can fine-tune the system behavior, and you can select the frequency of changes in images, sources (local gallery, online directories) and the quality of the content displayed.
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Importantly, in some versions of MIUI, this item may be called the Lock Log, and the logic remains the same: turning on the feature activates automatic background image change when the device wakes up.
Setup through the Topics app
An alternative and often more functional way to manage wallpaper is hidden in the Themes system application, which is especially relevant if the basic settings of the phone are missing or hidden. Open the Themes app on the home screen or in the tool folder.
In the lower right corner, click on the profile icon(s) to go to your personal account. In the menu that opens, find the wallpaper carousel section, where the interface may differ from the system settings, giving you access to more online collections.
Inside this section, you'll see a list of categories available: nature, architecture, animals, abstraction. Xiaomi updates these collections regularly. You can subscribe to specific packs so they're automatically added to the rotation.
Hidden collections in the app Topics
Don't forget to check your download settings. By default, the app can only upload images via Wi-Fi to save mobile traffic. If you plan to use the carousel on trips, make sure that permission to use mobile data is granted.
Managing Glance on Redmi 10
If your Redmi 10 uses Glance, the content management process will be different, often installed as a standalone app or integrated into Google system services.
You can choose your interests in the settings of the service: sports, technology, celebrities. Based on these preferences, the algorithm will select images and news headlines. However, many users prefer to turn off the news feed, leaving only the change of beautiful pictures.
To minimize the impact of advertising, go to Interests and disable categories related to news or sponsored content if this option is available in your version. Completely remove ads without root rights or firmware change is not always possible.
| Parameter | Native MIUI carousel | Glance Service |
|---|---|---|
| Image source | Xiaomi Servers, Gallery | Partner networks, News |
| Advertising | Minimum / Not present | He's always here. |
| Setting up interests | By photo category | On news topics |
| Impact on the battery | Low. | Average (due to data loading) |
⚠️ Note: Glance has broad permissions to access location and phone usage data. → All applications → Glance → Rights of annexes.
For those who want to get rid of Glance completely, but leave the wallpaper change, there is the possibility of disabling the service through ADB or in the special features menu, but this can lead to the disappearance of the entire carousel function if it is tied to this module.
Use of third-party applications for the carousel
When Xiaomi’s standard tools don’t meet the requirements, Google Play apps come to the rescue, and one of the most popular solutions is Lock Screen & Themes, or specialized launchers, which allow you to create complex scenarios for changing the background.
Installing a third-party application requires permissions to display over other windows and access to storage. Without these permissions, the program will not be able to change the image on the lock screen. Follow the instructions on the screen when you first start.
The advantage of third-party solutions is that you can download wallpaper from any source: Unsplash, Pinterest, local folders at a certain interval, you can adjust the picture every 30 minutes or every time you turn on the screen.
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Use applications with support "Day/Night “mode” to automatically change bright wallpaper during the day and dark at night, which will save battery power on the wallpaper. AMOLED-screens (although in Redmi) 10 worth IPS, It's still nice to see).
It should be remembered that using third-party screen blockers may conflict with the system security features and the Redmi 10 fingerprint scanner.
Problems with traffic loading and consumption
Automatic wallpaper change involves constantly downloading new images from the Internet, which can lead to unexpected consumption of mobile traffic if the appropriate restrictions are not configured. Check the sync settings in the Themes or Carousel application.
A common problem is stopping new images from downloading, and this can be due to the aggressive MIUI energy saving system that kills background processes. To fix this, press the Topic or Carousel app icon, select About App, and set the power saving mode to No Limits.
Also make sure the app is allowed to auto-start. Without that, after the phone is rebooted, the carousel may stop working until you manually open the app, which is standard system behavior for optimizing resources.
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The main reason for stopping the carousel is to limit the background activity of the system, and be sure to remove the energy saving limits for system design applications.
If images have stopped changing, try clearing the Topic app cache. Caching errors can block new content from downloading, and you can do this from the Storage within the app information menu.