Remove Ads Xiaomi Lock Screen: Full Guide

Updated 7 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

To remove ads from the Xiaomi lock screen, you need to disable the “Lock screen carousel” (or “Glance for Mi” on some models) and turn off personalized ad recommendations in the system settings. This guide walks you through the exact steps for MIUI and HyperOS, explains why the ads appear, and covers related settings to stop them from coming back.

Why Xiaomi Shows Ads on the Lock Screen

Xiaomi’s MIUI and HyperOS interfaces include a built-in advertising system that helps subsidize the cost of the hardware. The lock screen ads are typically part of a feature called Lock screen carousel (also known as Glance for Mi on some devices). This feature cycles through sponsored wallpapers and promotional content whenever you wake the screen. The ads are not malware or a bug; they are a deliberate part of the software, and Xiaomi provides settings to turn them off. The exact menu names vary slightly between MIUI 12, MIUI 13, MIUI 14, and HyperOS, but the core steps remain the same.

How to Disable Lock Screen Carousel (Step-by-Step)

The primary method works on most Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices running MIUI or HyperOS. Follow these steps in order:

Open the Settings app on your phone.
Scroll down and tap Home screen & lock screen (on HyperOS it may be listed as Home screen, lock screen & wallpaper).
Look for Lock screen carousel (or Glance for Mi on some models). Tap on it.
Toggle off the switch for Enable lock screen carousel (or Enable Glance for Mi).
If prompted, confirm that you want to turn it off.

After disabling this, the lock screen should return to your chosen static wallpaper and no longer show sponsored images or ads. On some devices, you may also need to go to Settings > Lock screen > Lock screen carousel if the first path does not work.

Turning Off Personalized Ad Recommendations

Even after disabling the carousel, you may still see occasional ads in other parts of the system. To reduce the overall ad frequency, you should also disable the “ad services” and “personalized recommendations” toggles. Here is how:

Go to Settings > Passwords & security > Privacy > Ad services (or Settings > Privacy > Ad services on HyperOS).
Turn off Personalized ad recommendations.
Go to Settings > Additional settings > Get notifications (or Settings > Notifications > Get notifications) and turn off Get notifications.
In Settings > Home screen & lock screen, turn off Show ads in the app vault (if you see it) and App vault recommendations.

These toggles do not remove every ad from every system app, but they significantly reduce the number of ads you encounter.

What If the Ads Still Appear?

If you have disabled the lock screen carousel and still see ads, there are a few likely causes:

You are using a third-party launcher or lock screen app – Some launchers (like the default POCO launcher) have their own ad settings. Check the launcher’s own settings for “Recommendations” or “Ads”.
The system app cache is holding old ads – Go to Settings > Apps > Manage apps, find Lock screen carousel (or Glance for Mi), and tap Clear data and Clear cache. Then restart your phone.
You have not updated to the latest system version – Xiaomi sometimes changes the location of these settings. Make sure your phone is up to date in Settings > About phone > System updates.
The ad is coming from a specific app – Some apps (like file managers or security apps) show their own ads. Check the app’s individual settings for an ad toggle.

How to Disable Ads in Other Xiaomi System Apps

Lock screen ads are only one part of the picture. If you want a cleaner experience, you can also disable ads in these common system apps:

File Manager – Open the app, tap the hamburger menu (three lines), go to Settings, and turn off Recommendations.
Security app – Open the Security app, tap the gear icon (top right), go to Settings, and turn off Receive recommendations.
Music app – Open Music, go to Settings, and turn off Show ads (if present).
GetApps (app store) – Open GetApps, tap the profile icon, go to Settings, and turn off Recommendations.

These are independent toggles, so you need to turn them off one by one.

Does Disabling Ads Affect Performance or Battery?

Disabling lock screen ads and personalized recommendations does not harm your phone’s performance or battery life. In fact, it can slightly improve battery life because the system no longer needs to download and display new ad content in the background. It also reduces data usage. The only change you will notice is that your lock screen will show your chosen wallpaper instead of sponsored images, and some system apps will no longer show promotional banners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will disabling lock screen carousel remove all ads from my Xiaomi?

No. Disabling the lock screen carousel only stops ads on the lock screen. Ads in other system apps (like File Manager, Security, Music, and GetApps) are controlled by separate settings. You need to disable each app’s ad toggle individually to get a fully ad-free experience.

Why do I see ads on my lock screen even after turning off the carousel?

This can happen if you have a third-party lock screen app installed, or if the carousel’s data is still cached. Try clearing the cache for the “Lock screen carousel” app and restarting your phone. Also check if your launcher (like POCO Launcher) has its own ad settings.

Is there a way to permanently remove ads from Xiaomi without rooting?

Yes, for most ads you can disable them through the settings menus described above. However, some ads may reappear after system updates, so you may need to re-disable them. Rooting or installing a custom ROM is not required for removing the majority of ads, but it is the only way to completely strip out all ad components.

Does the “personalized ad recommendations” toggle stop all ads?

No. That toggle only stops ads that are targeted based on your usage. You will still see generic ads. To stop generic ads, you need to disable the specific ad features in each app (like the lock screen carousel, File Manager recommendations, etc.).

Will I lose any functionality if I turn off the lock screen carousel?

You will lose the ability to swipe through a rotating set of wallpapers and see news/weather updates on the lock screen (if you used those features). Your lock screen will simply show your chosen wallpaper and notifications as normal. No other functionality is affected.

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