Owners of Xiaomi smartphones often face intrusive functionality, which is activated by default in the shell of MIUI or the new HyperOS. One of these elements is the wallpaper carousel, which automatically changes images on the lock screen, periodically loading advertising materials. Many users are looking for a way to close the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi to get rid of unnecessary traffic, save battery power and return a static, familiar image.
The process of deactivating this service is not always obvious, as developers systematically change the location of switches in different versions of the firmware. In some cases, the standard shutdown does not work, and requires deeper intervention in system settings or the use of third-party tools. In this article, we will discuss in detail all known methods to permanently remove this element of the interface and regain full control of your device.
It should be noted that turning off the carousel does not affect the basic functionality of the smartphone, but significantly improves the comfort of use. You will stop seeing random pictures when unlocked, and the system will work a little faster due to the lack of background loading of content. Below are proven algorithms for actions for various versions of the operating system.
Analysis of the problem and the impact of the system
The wallpaper carousel, also known as Glance or Lock Screen Magazine, is a service built deep into the shell's system processes. Its primary purpose is to keep the user's attention on the lock screen, but from a usability perspective it often looks like visual noise. Constantly changing pictures can be distracting, especially if you need to quickly find the right app or widget without unlocking the phone completely.
In addition to the visual aspect, the work of this module consumes the resources of the device. Xiaomi regularly updates the database of images, which requires a constant connection to the Internet and consumes mobile traffic if you are not connected to Wi-Fi. Also, the background process of updating pictures can slightly, but increase power consumption, which is critical for older models of smartphones with worn-out batteries.
Another problem is that you can't use the widgets on the lock screen, and when you activate the carousel, the widgets often overlap with images or work incorrectly, and turning off this service returns the standard behavior of the system, allowing you to use Always On Display and other functions without conflict.
⚠️ Warning: Before making changes to system settings, make sure you understand the consequences of your actions. While it is safe to disable the carousel, accidentally removing other system components can lead to unstable interface performance.
Standard method of disconnection through settings
The easiest and safest way to close the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi is to use the standard settings menu, which is suitable for most current versions of MIUI 12, 13, 14 and HyperOS. You do not need root rights or a computer connection, all actions are performed directly on the smartphone in a couple of minutes.
To start, you need to go to the lock screen settings section. The path may vary slightly depending on the regional version of the firmware (Chinese, global, European), but the logic remains the same: Find the item that controls the appearance of the lock screen, and turn off the switchboard activation carousel.
If a standard switch fails or the switch returns to its original position, try pre-clearing the data of the application responsible for the carousel. This helps to reset the frozen configuration files, which can block the change in settings.
☑️ Shutdown algorithm
After doing this, the system should switch to a static image that you manually set, and if the carousel continues to appear, you may have an additional recommendation service activated on your device, which also requires a separate disconnection in your security settings or Mi Account.
Removal through Application Management
In some cases, a simple switch isn't enough, because the system process keeps running in the background. To guarantee that you close the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi, you can use the application management menu, and here we find the system component that controls the lock log, and force it to stop or remove the updates.
You'll need to find an app called Wallpaper, Glance, Mi Wallpaper. Depending on the firmware version, the name may vary. When you log in to the app card, select the option "Remove Updates." This will return the app to the factory version, where the carousel functionality may be missing or disabled by default.
Once the updates are removed, it is recommended that the app be immediately banned from network access, which will prevent the carousel module from automatically rebooting the next time it connects to the Internet, and it is also useful to revoke all permissions, especially access to storage and location.
| Action. | Purpose | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of updates | Reset to the factory version | Minimum |
| Clearing the data | Resetting the module settings | Resetting of selected wallpaper |
| Disabling permits | Blocking access to the network | No. |
| Forced stopping | Completion of the process | Temporary effect |
⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to remove the system application completely without root permissions, as this can result in a cyclic device restart (bootloop».
Using ADB for Advanced Users
For those who want to gain full control of the system and guaranteed to close the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi, the best solution is to use the tool. ADB (Android Debug Bridge.This method allows you to delete or freeze system packages that cannot be disabled through the standard interface. You will need a computer (Windows, macOS or Linux) and USB-cable.
The first step is to activate the developer mode on your smartphone. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click 7 times on the MIUI Version (or OS Version). After that, a new section will appear in the menu “Additional” or “Extended settings”, where you need to enable debugging over USB.
Connect your smartphone to your computer and open the command line. Enter a command to search for packages associated with the carousel. These usually contain the words glance, wallpaper or daemon. Once you find the exact name of the package (for example, com.miui.misystem or specific to your region), use the command to delete it for the current user.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.daemonThis command doesn't physically remove the application from the recovery partition, but it makes it invisible and non-working for the current user. The effect is instantaneous and persists even after resetting until you complete a full reset of the device (wipe data), which is the most reliable way to get rid of intrusive functionality.
List of deletion packages
Static wallpaper settings after disconnection
Once you've closed the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi, you'll be asked to choose a new static image. The system will offer a standard set, but you can download any images from the gallery. Quality wallpaper can significantly change the perception of the interface and even visually increase the screen space.
It is recommended to choose images based on the type of matrix of your display. For AMOLED screens, which are used in many flagships Xiaomi, the wallpaper with a predominance of black color is ideal. This not only looks stylish, but also really saves battery power, since the black pixels on these screens are simply turned off.
Also pay attention to image resolution. Upload images in the native resolution of your screen or higher to avoid compression and blur artifacts. If you use live wallpaper, make sure they are optimized so as not to put a strain on the processor you just took off by turning off the carousel.
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Use apps like Wallpaper Engine or AMOLED Backgrounds to find optimized images that won’t drain your battery and look clear on your screen.
Possible problems and solutions
The shutdown process doesn't always go smoothly. Users may find the carousel turning on itself after a while, often after a major system update, when MIUI resets user settings to default, in which case the shutdown procedure will have to be repeated.
Sometimes, after turning off the carousel, the lock screen setting button may disappear or the fingerprint scanner may stop working if it is software-bound to this module (rarely, but it happens on older versions), the solution is to clear the theme cache or reset the theme settings to a standard one.
Another problem is that advertising will appear elsewhere in the system, and disabling the wallpaper carousel does not guarantee that ads will disappear completely, as they are different advertising modules, and for comprehensive cleaning of advertising, it is also recommended to disable recommendations in the security settings and Mi-account.
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If the carousel returns after a system update, that's Xiaomi's standard behavior.Just repeat the shutdown procedure - it will take less than a minute, but save your nerves.