How to completely disable the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

The wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most controversial features of the MIUI shell. On the one hand, it offers beautiful dynamic screensavers that automatically change on the lock screen. On the other hand, many users complain about arbitrary changes in backgrounds, unnecessary traffic and battery consumption, as well as intrusive notifications about “new wallpaper.” If you are tired of this “feature” and want to regain control over the appearance of your Redmi, POCO or Mi – this article is for you.

Depending on the version MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and the device models, the process of turning off may be different. ADB-We've put together all the relevant ways, from the simplest to the most radical, so you can choose the best option. Some methods require developer or unlocked bootloader rights, so read the warnings carefully before action.

Before you start, check the version of your shell in Settings → About Phone → MIUI. This will help avoid errors. Also note that after the system update, the carousel may turn on again - you will have to repeat the procedure.

📊 What version? MIUI you have installed?

MIUI 12

MIUI 13

MIUI 14

Another version

I don't know.

1. Standard shutdown via wallpaper settings

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to use the built-in options, which unfortunately doesn't work on all devices, but it's worth trying first.

Open the Wallpaper app (a mountain landscape icon). Some firmware calls it "Themes." Then go to Lock Screen or Dynamic Wallpaper. There should be a Wallpaper Carousel or Autoshift switch. If there isn't one, then your MIUI version is hiding this option (more on that below).

If the switch is present but is inactive (grey), try:

Select static wallpaper manually (any of the My Wallpaper section).
Reboot the phone.
Go back to wallpaper settings - sometimes the option becomes available.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F3 or Redmi Note 10 Pro) after disabling the carousel through this method, it can turn on again after the update MIUI. In this case, proceed to the following methods.

If your phone doesn't have an explicit switch, but there's a Remove or Reset button in the dynamic wallpaper section, press it. The system will prompt you to return the standard wallpaper, which will automatically turn off the carousel.

2. Disconnect via "Themes" (hidden option)

In MIUI 12.5-14, developers hid the carousel settings in the Topics app to get to them:

1. Open the "Themes" app (icon with brush).

2. Go to the Wallpaper section → Lock screen.

3. Scroll down to the wallpaper carousel block (may be called the "Automan").

4. Click on the settings gear in the upper right corner of the block.

5. Turn off the "Enable the carousel" slider and confirm the action.

If there is no gear, try long-pressing on any dynamic background in this section, and in some firmware, this causes a context menu with the option to turn off.

What to do if the “Subjects” section is not available?

On some devices (e.g., POCO X3 Pro or Mi 11 Lite), the Themes app can be removed or hidden.In this case: 1. Install it from AppGallery (the official source for regions where Google Play is not available). 2. Or download APK from a trusted site (e.g., APKPure), but check the hash file for viruses. 3. Once installed, repeat the steps above.

If even then the carousel continues to work, your firmware is blocking the change.

3.Use of ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can turn off the carousel via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that requires connecting the phone to your computer and enabling debugging over USB, but works on 90% of Xiaomi devices.

Be prepared first:

Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate “Debugging by USB”.
Download ADB Tools on PC and unpack the archive.
Connect the phone to your computer and select File Transfer mode.

Now open the command prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) in the adb folder and execute commands in order:

adb devices

(Your device should show up. If not, check the drivers and allow debugging on your phone.)

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

This command disables the system app that runs the carousel, and then restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Redmi Note 9 Pro, Mi) 10T) Disabling com.miui.miwallpaper can cause wallpaper to reset to standard wallpapers, so you have to manually reset your backgrounds to get back.

If the carousel still works, try an alternative command:

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_wallpaper_change 0

This setting forcibly prohibits automatic wallpaper change on the lock screen.

Developer mode is on

USB debugging activated

Installed drivers Xiaomi on PC

Downloaded and unpacked by ADB Tools

Phone is connected in the mode "File transfer"-->

4. editing system files (root access)

If you have root rights (like Magisk), you can permanently disable the carousel by editing system files, which is the most reliable method, but also the riskiest – wrong actions can lead to a bootloop.

You will need any root conductor (such as Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer) with access to system folders.

1. Go the following route: /system/priv-app/MiuiHome/MiuiHome.apk/res/values/bools.xml

2. Find a line: <bool name="enable_lockscreen_wallpaper_carousel">true</bool>

3. Change true to false and save the file.

4. Reboot the phone.

If bools.xml is not available, try to find a similar line in: /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/MiuiSystemUI.apk/res/values/bools.xml

⚠️ Note: Before editing system files, be sure to make a backup copy through TWRP Or another custom Recovery, and an error can cause the interface to fail!

The following is an alternative method for MIUI 14:

1. Open the file: /data/data/com.miui.home/shared_prefs/com.miui.home.preferences.xml

2. Find the key. lockscreen_wallpaper_carousel_enabled and set it to falsehood.

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If you've been editing your system files, try going to TWRP and restore the /system partition backup, and if you don't have a backup, you'll have to re-flash the device.

5. Removal of updates for "Wallpaper" and "Theme"

Sometimes the carousel turns on after updating the system applications, and to avoid this, you can roll them back to the factory version:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.

2.Look for the Wallpaper and Themes (or "Mi Wallpaper Carousel") apps.

3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Delete Updates".

4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

Then the system will stop these apps from automatically updating, so that you can fix the result:

1. Return to the application settings.

2. Press "Disable" (if the button is active).

3. Under "Storage" click "Clear cache".

This method is particularly effective in POCO-Devices where the carousel is often turned on after updates via Google Play.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have collected the advantages and disadvantages of each method in the table:

Method	Difficulty	Required rights	Efficiency	Risks.
Through wallpaper settings	⭐ (simple)	No.	Low (not always working)	Absent.
Through the Topics app.	⭐⭐	No.	Medium	May be reset after the update
ADB-team	⭐⭐⭐	USB debugging	Tall.	Resetting wallpaper on standard
Editing system files	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Root	Maximum	The risk of bootloop
Removal of updates	⭐⭐	No.	Medium	The system can update applications again.

On devices with MIUI 14 and newer the most reliable method - combination ADB-commands and remove updates for the Wallpaper app, which allows you to disable the root-free carousel and minimize the risks.

What if the carousel is turned on again?

Even after a successful shutdown, the carousel may return after:

📱 Updates MIUI (Especially large, for example, from 13 to 14 version).
🔄 Resetting settings to factory.
🛠️ Recovery through Fastboot or Recovery.
📦 Install updates for Wallpaper or Themes apps via Google Play.

To prevent re-enactment:

Turn off automatic updates of system applications in Google Play.
After each MIUI update, check the carousel settings.
Use ADB to block updates: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.vending (This will disable Google Play for the current user, but you can turn it on manually if necessary.)

If the carousel comes back, repeat one of the methods above. ADB-commands and removal of updates.

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After the carousel is turned off, it is recommended to manually install static wallpaper through the Gallery or Wallpaper app, which will prevent the system from automatically substituting dynamic backgrounds.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi

Can I turn off the carousel without a computer?

Yes, but not on all devices. Try methods through wallpaper settings or the Themes app (sections 1 and 2 of this article), if they are not available, you can't do without ADB or root.

Why do my wallpaper disappear after the carousel is turned off?

This is because the system resets the background settings when you turn off the carousel service. To return your wallpaper: Go to Settings → Wallpaper. Select My Wallpaper or Gallery. Set the background manually.

Will the carousel work if I just delete the Wallpaper app?

No, you can't just delete the system app -- it's protected. But you can turn it off through Settings → Apps → Wallpaper → Disable. However, this can lead to errors when you try to change the background.

The carousel eats up a lot of traffic. How do you check that?

Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic usage. Search the Wallpaper or My Wallpaper Carousel app on the list, and if it consumes more than 50 to 100 MB per month, that's a reason to turn off the carousel.

Can you turn off the carousel only on the lock screen, leaving it on the home screen?

Yes, but only through ADB Use the command: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_wallpaper_change 0 This will only turn off the automatic shift on the lock screen without affecting the main screen.