How to open a wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, despite the release of newer models, owners of this device often face the problem: the standard wallpaper carousel (a gallery of background images) disappears after the MIUI updates or simply does not appear in the expected location. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to access the carousel, including hidden settings and workaround solutions.

The concept of carousel in MIUI has undergone several changes, and in older versions of the firmware it was part of the Theme app, but after the interface redesign in MIUI 10+, access to wallpaper has become less obvious, especially in models with a lightweight version of the shell (for example, the Redmi Note 7 for the global market). If you did not find the carousel where it was before, do not rush to blame the smartphone: most likely, it was simply moved or hidden under additional gestures.

1. Standard method: through the application "Themes"

The most logical way is to go to the official Themes app (brush and palette icon), but here Redmi Note 7 users are waiting for a surprise: in some regional versions of MIUI, the wallpaper section may be missing or severely stripped.

• 📱 Open the Themes app (if it is not on the desktop, search through the system search).
• 🖼️ Go to the Wallpaper tab (usually the second left in the bottom menu).
• 🔍 If there is no tab, tap the icon. ⋮ (three dots) in the upper right corner and select Settings → Show me the wallpaper.
• 🌐 In the global version MIUI You may need to switch to India or China (more on this below).

If the Wallpaper tab is missing even after these manipulations, the problem lies in the firmware version. For example, in MIUI 12.5 for Redmi Note 7 (codenamed lavender), the wallpaper carousel was integrated into the Gallery, not into Themes.

⚠️ Note: Some third-party firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) may not have the Themes app at all, in which case use alternative methods from Section 4.

2. Alternative path: through the Gallery

Starting with MIUI 11, Xiaomi began to bring the wallpaper carousel functionality to the standard Gallery, which works even if the Themes app is removed or not updated.

1. Open the Gallery (an icon with a photo of the mountains and the sun).
2. Slap the icon. ⋮ in the upper right corner and select Set wallpaper.
3. In the menu that opens, select Live Wallpaper or Static Wallpaper (depending on the MIUI version).
4. Scroll down - a carousel with preloaded wallpaper should appear here.

If the Gallery doesn’t have a wallpaper installation, try another way: press your finger on the free space on your desktop → Wallpaper → Gallery. This path often works on Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 12.0.1+ firmware.

3. Hidden settings: changing region to access the carousel

One reason why the wallpaper carousel has disappeared is regional locking. Xiaomi limits some features (including themes and wallpaper) to global firmware versions.

• 🌍 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Region.
• 🇮🇳 Choose India (recommended) or China (may require a Mi Account).
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 🎨 After the reboot, open the Themes – the Wallpaper tab should appear.

Important: changing the region may affect the performance of some services (for example, Google Pay or banking applications). Once you set up the wallpaper, return the old region. Also note that in MIUI 13+ this method may not work due to the tightening of Xiaomi policy.

Bypass: third-party launchers and applications

If the standard methods do not work, there are two options:

1. Installation of an alternative launcher (for example, Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher) These programs have built-in wallpaper galleries and support carousel viewing.
2. Download wallpaper through third-party applications: 📲 WallpapersCraft - more than 100,000 HD-class-wallpaper. 🎨 Zedge – wallpaper and ringtones with preview function. 🖼️ Backdrops – Minimalist wallpaper with support AMOLED-screen.

To install wallpaper through third-party applications:

1. Download your favorite image.
2. Open it in the Gallery and tap it as wallpaper.
3. Select Lock Screen, Main Screen or Both.

Download APK from the official website (not from third-party sources)

Check the permissions of the application before installation

Make a backup of the current wallpaper (via Gallery → Albums → Wallpaper)

Disable battery optimization for launcher (Settings → Battery → Optimization)

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On the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 12.5.3.0 firmware and higher, the standard wallpaper carousel can be removed completely from the system, in which case the only way to return it is to roll back to an earlier version of MIUI or use custom firmware with support for themes.

5.Restore the carousel through ADB (for advanced)

If you're ready to experiment, you can try enabling hidden settings through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times) Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB
2. Connect the Redmi Note 7 to your PC and open the command prompt (cmd).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices (should display the serial number of the device).
4. Follow the command to turn on the hidden carousel: adb shell settings put global theme_manager_theme_wallpaper_enabled 1
5. Reboot the phone.

If the problem persists, check the integrity of the system files.

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Slap the icon. ⋮ → Verification of updates.
3. If an update is available, install it. If not, select Service Pack Verification (can restore corrupted files).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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On the Redmi Note 7, access to the wallpaper carousel varies by MIUI version and region, and 80% of the time, the problem is solved by changing the region to India or clearing the theme app cache.