How to turn off wallpaper in Xiaomi: the complete guide

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the intrusive feature of automatically changing images on the lock screen.This phenomenon, known as "Wallpaper Carousel" or "Glance", can be annoying, as it often contains advertising content and consumes Internet traffic. Many users wonder how to turn off wallpaper in Xiaomi to return a static image and get rid of unnecessary visual noise.

The process of disabling this feature is not complicated, but the paths to the desired settings may vary depending on the version of the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS. In some cases, standard switches can be hidden or renamed by developers. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available ways to deactivate the slideshow, regain full control over the design of the device and clean the system of unnecessary services.

It's worth noting that completely disabling the theme of the wallpaper won't delete your personal photos, but it will stop the automatic download of new backgrounds from the Internet. It can also have a positive effect on battery life, as the background process stops downloading heavy images. Let's look at the basic methods for solving this problem.

Disconnection through the main screen settings

The easiest and most common way to remove dynamic image change is to use the standard system settings menu, which in most cases takes no more than a minute, and you need to go to the Settings section and find the item that controls the look of the lock screen, which is usually called the Lock Screen or the Always On Screen and Lock Screen.

Inside this menu, you'll see a switch called "Wallpaper Carousel" or "Glance for Mi." This is the setting that automatically changes the images. Once you move the switch to "Off," the system will prompt you to choose a static image from the gallery or leave the current one. It's important to make sure the switch has changed color to confirm the deactivation of the function.

In some versions of firmware, settings can be hidden deeper. If you don't find the right item right away, try searching by settings. Type the word "carousel" or "wallpaper" into the search box, and the system will suggest you go to the desired menu, this is especially true for devices with an updated shell, where the menu structure often changes.

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If the wallpaper carousel switch is missing from the main settings, you may have a global firmware version that integrates it into the theme. Try changing the theme to a standard one.

Once you do this, the lock screen will stop changing the images every time you turn on your smartphone, so you can enjoy the static background you choose without interruptions, which is the first and most important step to personalizing your device.

Management through the “Themes” app

Often, the reason for intrusive image change is not a system setting, but an activated theme or subscription within the Themes app. In the MIUI shell, this application has deep roots and can control the behavior of the lock screen regardless of the main settings. To check this, open the Themes app on your smartphone.

Go to the user profile by clicking on the person icon in the lower right corner, and you will find the Settings or Additional Settings section. In the list of options, look for the Wallpaper Carousel. If there is a tick or switch on, you must turn it off, and this action will break the connection between the update servers and your lock screen.

Also in the Themes app, check the Subscriptions or Services section. Sometimes automatic background changes are activated if you agree to the terms of use of certain free themes. Unsubscribing from such services is guaranteed to stop the flow of advertising images. Remember that after changes to the Themes app, you may need to reboot the device to fully take effect.

Using a standard “Classic” or “Basic” theme often helps avoid similar problems in the future. Third-party themes from the Xiaomi store may contain their own wallpaper change modules that work beyond system constraints.

Settings for owners of Redmi and POCO

Redmi and POCO smartphones that use MIUI often have slightly altered menu structure, and owners of these devices should pay attention to specific item names, such as the feature called Lock Screen Magazine, which can be found along the way: Settings → Lock Screen → Lock screen Log.

On devices with newer versions of Android and MIUI 13/14/15, the path may look different, sometimes hidden inside the Special Opportunities menu or in a separate Security app, scroll down to the Settings section and find the control of the carousel there, so that users do not accidentally delete an important system component.

POCO models are characterized by aggressive advertising in system applications. If disabling the carousel through standard methods does not help, try clearing the data from the Themes and Security apps. To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find the desired application, click Clear and select Clear All Data. This will return the settings to factory values, where the carousel is often disabled by default.

Remember that interfaces may vary slightly depending on the regional version of firmware (Global, China, EEA). If you can't find a clause, try changing the language of the system to English - sometimes the translation hides the essence of the function, and the item is called differently.

Specifics of work in HyperOS

With the release of the new HyperOS operating system, which gradually replaces MIUI, the configuration structure has changed again. In the new shell, visual management has become more centralized. To turn off Xiaomi wallpaper on HyperOS, you need to go to Settings → Wallpaper and personalization.

Here you'll see the Lock screen, which has an Online Recommendations or Autoshift switch inside it, and HyperOS also has a Smart Carousel feature that uses artificial intelligence to pick up photos, which you also need to manually disable if you prefer static images, and algorithms can be very persistent in offering new content.

HyperOS features a deeper integration of widgets and wallpapers. Sometimes, turning off the carousel can affect the widgets on the lock screen. Check the performance of the weather widgets or pedometer after the feature is disabled. If they are missing, they will have to be added again through the editing menu of the lock screen, swiping left or holding your finger on the screen.

The table shows the main differences in the names and paths for different versions of the software. Use it as a cheat sheet if standard methods do not work. Accurate matching of the names guarantees a quick solution to the problem.

Advanced Methods and Working with ADB

For power users who want to securely remove the carousel service and free up space in memory, there is a method of disconnecting through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and having drivers installed, which allows you to hide the system component responsible for changing the wallpaper at the packet level.

Before starting the work, you must include “Debugging by USB» If the menu is hidden, click 7 times on "Version" MIUI» In the About section, then connect the phone to your PC, open the command line, and type in the command to search for the package: adb shell pm list packages. | grep wallpaper. Find a package associated with the carousel (often containing the words glance, magazine or wallpaper).

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.misystem


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.thememanager

Be careful: disabling system packages can lead to unstable interfaces. It is recommended to simply disable rather than delete packets. In case of problems, you can always reset settings via Recovery. This method does not require root rights, but requires careful input.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-commands to disable system components can void warranty or lead to a device bricking when an error occurs. Use this method only if you understand the risks and are confident in your actions.

If you're not confident, you should limit yourself to software-based methods of disabling through settings. The effect will be almost identical for the average user, but without the risk of damaging the system. Data security and the stability of the smartphone should always be a priority.

Decision (Frequently Asked Questions)

Despite its apparent simplicity, the process of turning off wallpapers raises many questions for users. Often the problem lies not in the function itself, but in the conflict of programs or features of regional versions. Below we have collected answers to the most popular questions that will help you to finally understand the situation.

Why does the carousel turn on itself after you reboot? This can happen if you have a theme update installed that compels you to return your settings. It can also be because you sync with your Mi cloud account, where you save your old profile settings. Try turning off the theme sync in your Mi Account.

Can I completely remove the Themes app? On most global firmware, you can't delete the Themes system application without a deep modification of the system, but you can freeze it through ADB, as described above, and then the icon disappears and the background processes stop running.

⚠️ Warning: Deleting system applications completely may disrupt other functions that depend on them, such as installing new fonts or ringtones.

Does the wallpaper carousel affect battery consumption? Yes, constantly downloading images over the mobile Internet or Wi-Fi, and the processor working to process them, consume energy. Turning off this feature is one of the easy ways to optimize the power consumption of an old smartphone and extend it for an hour or two.

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Completely turning off the wallpaper carousel not only removes visual noise, but also saves traffic and battery power, making the smartphone more predictable.

If none of these methods worked, your smartphone may have been infected with an advertising virus masquerading as a system process, in which case it is recommended to check the device with an antivirus or perform a full reset to factory settings.