How to remove the screensaver from the screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways of 2026

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones of the brand, but its owners often face a problem: the lock screen appears annoying screensaver (wallpaper, advertising or system notification), which can not be removed by standard methods. In some cases, it is the result of a failure in MIUI, in others – the result of viruses or incorrect settings. This article will help you understand how to completely remove the screensaver from the lock screen, including cases when the phone is locked and the password is unknown.

We’ll look at 5 proven methods, from simple changes to settings to radical solutions like Fastboot reset or flashing. All instructions are relevant for the MIUI 12, 13 and 14-based Redmi Note 8 Pro, including global and Chinese firmware versions. If you’re unsure of your actions, be sure to read the section on the risks – improper manipulation can lead to complete data loss or a “brick” of the device.

Why does the screensaver appear on the lock screen?

Before we get to the bottom of the problem, it's important to understand why. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the screensaver on the lock screen can occur for several reasons:

• 📱 System error MIUI — Failures in the shell, especially after updates or a change in theme.
• 🔒 Device locking – if your phone has been locked through Find My Device or Mi Account.
• 🦠 Viruses or malicious applications – some programs install their screensavers or ads on the lock screen.
• 🎨 Incorrect theme settings – errors when using custom themes from the Mi Theme Store.
• 🔄 Resetting settings – after resetting to factory parameters, artifacts of previous settings can remain.

Most of the time, the problem is software-solved, but if the screensaver came after a failed update or hack, it might require a complete firmware reflash, and then we'll go through all the ways, from the simplest to the most radical.

Method 1: Remove the screensaver through the MIUI settings

If your phone is unlocked and you have access to the menu, the first thing you should do is try to remove the screensaver with standard means, which works 70% of the time and doesn't require any special knowledge.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select the lock screen style.
3. Scroll down and click Additional (or wallpaper settings depending on the MIUI version).
4. Turn off the option to show notifications on the lock screen.
5. Go back and select Lock Screen Wallpaper → Gallery or Standard, then apply any image.

If the screensaver is left, check the theme settings:

1. Go to Settings → Theme.
2. Choose My Themes and apply a standard theme (Default or MIUI).
3. Reboot the phone.

Notifications disabled on lock | Standard theme |Virus-tested gallery |Important data backup made-->

If the screensaver disappeared, the problem was the settings. If not, move on to the next way.

Method 2: Reset the lock screen password via Mi Account

If the screensaver appeared because of a locked screen (for example, after repeatedly incorrectly entering a password), and you do not remember the pattern lock or PIN, you can use the official Xiaomi service to reset the lock. This method only works with the Mi Account attached.

1. On the locked screen, click Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password).
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the Mi Account.
3. Confirm the entry via SMS or email.
4. Follow the instructions to reset the lock password.

Important: Once the password is reset, all data on the phone will remain intact, but if Data Encryption was previously enabled, a complete reset may be required.

⚠️ Note: If the phone was stolen or bought from hands without a waist from the previous owner, this method will not work).

Method 3: Remove the screensaver through Safe Mode

If the screensaver is caused by a virus or a third-party application, try booting up in Safe Mode, which disables all third applications, allowing you to identify the culprit of the problem.

1. Press the power button before the turn off menu appears.
2. Press and hold the "Switch off" (or "Switch off") option until a request to switch to Safe Mode appears.
3. Confirm the transition and wait for the reboot.

In safe mode, check:

• 🔍 Has the screensaver disappeared? If so, a problem in one of the installed applications.
• 📱 Go to Settings. → Apps and remove suspicious programs (especially with Overlay rights over other windows).
• 🔄 Restart your phone in normal mode.

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To find a virus application, sort the list into Settings → Apps by installation date. Most malware is installed in the last days.

If the screensaver is still in Safe Mode, the problem lies in the system files – go to radical methods.

Method 4: Recovery reset (without data loss)

If previous methods didn’t work, try resetting the lock screen settings via Recovery Mode, which doesn’t delete user data, but requires care.

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Up + Power at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons - you will be taken to the Recovery menu (navigation is carried out by volume buttons, the choice is by the power button).
4. Select Wipe & Reset → Wipe Lock Settings (in some versions of Wipe Data, but this will result in a complete reset!).
5. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

⚠️ Note: If the Recovery menu does not include Wipe Lock Settings, do not select Wipe Data, this will result in complete deletion of data).

Method 5: Radical Fastboot Reset (for experienced ones)

If none of these methods work, the last option is to reset via Fastboot, USB-cables and installed drivers ADB/Fastboot. It is suitable for cases where:

• 🔐 Phone locked and Mi Account not tied.
• 📵 The screensaver appears even after reset via Recovery.
• 🤖 Firmware is damaged (for example, after a failed update).

Instructions:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (includes fastboot).
2. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into Fastboot Mode.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with fastboot.
4. Enter the command to reset the lock: fastboot erase frp fastboot erase userdata
5. Reboot the device: fastboot reboot

After this procedure, the phone will reboot with the factory settings, all data will be deleted, but the screensaver will disappear.

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The fastboot erase frp team removes the Google account binding (FRP), and the fastboot erase userdata resets user data. Use it only as a last resort!

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods are powerless, the problem may lie in:

• 🛠️ Hardware damage – for example, a faulty screen or plume.
• 🔧 Damaged firmware - in this case, only a complete flashing through the Mi Flash Tool will help.
• 🔒 Blocking by the operator – if the phone was in leasing or credit.

In such cases, we recommend:

1. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center (especially if the warranty is still valid).
2. Flash your phone through the Mi Flash Tool with official firmware (instructions are available on the 4PDA or XDA-Developers forums).
3. Check your phone for physical damage (e.g., connect to an external display via HDMI or USB-C).

If you decide to flash it, consider that it's a complex process that can lead to a complete failure of the device, and without experience, it's better to trust the professionals.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the screensavers on the Redmi Note 8 Pro