Where is the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro and how to turn it on

Owners of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro often face a problem: after updating MIUI or resetting, the usual wallpaper carousel disappears - a dynamic lock screen with automatically changing images. This feature, known as Super Wallpapers or Dynamic Lockscreen, is hidden in the depths of settings and requires specific actions to activate. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to find and return the carousel, including alternative methods for different versions of the firmware.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse/curtain) is a feature that makes it possible for the manufacturer to change the layout of options depending on the regional firmware, for example, in the global version of MIUI 12.5, the path to settings is different from the Chinese or Indian one, and we will take these nuances into account and provide universal solutions that work on all versions of the device.

What is a wallpaper carousel and why it disappears

The wallpaper carousel is a MIUI feature that automatically changes background images on the lock screen at specified intervals (usually every 5–30 minutes).

• 🌄 Super Wallpapers (Animated) 3D-Xiaomi backgrounds (such as Earth or Mars) that flow smoothly between the lock screen and the home screen.
• 📁 Local carousel – custom wallpaper from the gallery, which replace each other on a schedule.

Causes of disappearance of the function:

• 🔄 Update MIUI before the version where the option is moved or disabled by default (especially relevant for the MIUI 13+).
• ⚙️ Resetting settings to factory or switching to custom firmware.
• 📱 Regional restrictions: in some firmware (e.g. EU) the carousel is disabled due to privacy policy.
• 🚫 Manual shutdown in Security settings → Screen locking.

It's important to understand that wallpaper carousel and wallpaper are different functions, albeit interrelated. The first is responsible for automatic background changes, and the second is responsible for their visual effects. If only the animations are missing, but the backgrounds are still changing, the problem lies in the settings of Super Wallpapers.

Method 1: Standard path through MIUI settings

The most obvious method is to search for the option in the settings menu, but the location depends on the firmware version.

For MIUI 12.5 and below:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slap the lock screen wallpaper.
3. Choose Wallpaper Carousel (or Dynamic Wallpaper in English).
4. Activate the switch and adjust the shift interval (from 5 minutes to 1 day).

For MIUI 13/14:

1. Go to Settings → Wallpaper.
2. Select the Lock screen tab.
3. Scroll down to the Additional section and find Automatic Wallpaper Change.
4. If there is no option, try the path: Settings → Additional → Special features → Wallpaper carousel.

Check the version of MIUI in "Settings → About the phone"

Make sure sync with Xiaomi Cloud is enabled

Disable energy saving mode (can block background processes)

Reboot your phone before setting up-->

If you don't have the option in the sections, it's hidden, and if you do, you can use the settings to look at it, you can tap the magnifier icon in the upper right corner, and you can type in "carousel" or "wallpaper," and the system will show you all the associated parameters.

Method 2: Activate through the MIUI theme store

In the firmware for the Redmi Note 9 Pro older than MIUI 12.0.3, the wallpaper carousel can be tied to the themes.

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Wallpaper section → Lock screen.
3. Choose any theme marked Dynamic or Live.
4. After applying the theme, go back to Settings → Lock screen and check for the carousel option.

If there is no suitable wallpaper in the theme store, try:

• 🔍 Manually find a theme by searching for Super Wallpaper or Dynamic Lockscreen».
• 🌐 Switch to another region in the theme store settings (e.g. India or China).
• ⬇️ Download APK themes from verified sources (e.g. miuier.com) and manually install.

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If the carousel doesn’t appear after installing the theme, clear the Themes app cache in your phone’s settings. This often solves the problem of displaying new features.

Note that some dynamic themes require additional permissions. After installation, check the Overlay Access Notice over other apps and AutoRun.

Method 3: Hidden settings through codes and ADB

If standard methods do not work, you can turn on the carousel through the engineering menu or ADB-These are the ways that we can use advanced users.

Method 1: Code for turning on the carousel

Open the phone application and enter:

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From the menu that appears, select Phone Information → Select Wallpaper. If you have an option, activate Dynamic Wallpaper.

Method 2: ADB-team

This method will require a computer with installed ADB-Drivers and enabled Debugging by USB Connect the Redmi Note 9 Pro to your PC and execute it in the terminal:

adb shell settings put global dynamic_wallpaper_enabled 1


adb shell am broadcast -a com.android.theme.action.DYNAMIC_WALLPAPER_ENABLED

After you complete the commands, restart your phone. If the carousel doesn't show up, check the logs for errors:

adb logcat | grep -i "wallpaper"

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can cause system failures if the commands are entered incorrectly.

Method 4: Alternative applications for wallpaper carousel

If the built-in MIUI function is not available, you can use third-party applications, which offer more options for customization, including:

• 🕒 Flexible interval of wallpaper change (from 1 minute to a week).
• 📂 Support for cloud services (Google Photos, Dropbox).
• 🎨 Effects of transitions between backgrounds.

Top.-3 apps for Redmi Note 9 Pro:

Before installation, check:

• ⚡ Compatibility with MIUI (Some applications conflict with the shell).
• 🔒 Permits: storage access, auto-start, background operation.
• 📥 Cache volume: dynamic wallpaper can take up to 500 MB.

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Third-party wallpaper apps can drain the battery faster than the built-in MIUI function. Turn off auto-update wallpaper in roaming to save traffic.

Solving wallpaper carousel problems

If the carousel is on but not working, check the following points:

Problem 1: Wallpaper doesn't change

• 🔋 Make sure that Battery Optimization does not block the Theme or Wallpaper app.
• 📶 Check your internet connection (to download new wallpaper).
• ⏳ Restart your phone – sometimes background processes “hang over».

Problem 2: Animation twitches or slows down

• 🎮 Turn it on. GPU-acceleration in the developer settings.
• 🗑️ Clear the cache of the Themes and Launcher app.
• 🔄 Reduce the interval of wallpaper change (for example, from 30 minutes to 1 hour).

Problem 3: User Wallpaper is Missing

• 📁 Transfer the images to the folder DCIM/Wallpapers storage.
• 🔐 Turn off Data Protection for the Gallery app.
• 🔄 Update. MIUI up to the latest version (old builds have bugs with folder reading).

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI The carousel stopped working, don’t rush to reset the settings. Try to roll back to the previous firmware version via Fastboot or wait for a patch from Xiaomi (usually fixes come out in 1-2 weeks).

How to create your own wallpaper carousel

MIUI allows you to customize a custom carousel from personal photos.

1. Create a folder (like MyWallpapers) at the root of the internal storage.
2. Place images in a resolution of at least 1080×2340 (for the Redmi Note 9 Pro).
3. Open Settings → Wallpaper → Lock screen → Wallpaper carousel.
4. Select Local Wallpaper and specify the folder created.
5. Set up the shift interval and transition effects.

Tips for the perfect carousel:

• 🖼️ Use images with the same style (for example, landscapes or abstractions only).
• 🎨 Cut the photo to an 18:9 aspect ratio to avoid stretching.
• 🔍 Make sure that there are no duplicates or corrupted files in the folder.

Important: MIUI caches wallpaper, so changes to the folder can be applied with a delay of up to 10 minutes. To speed up the process, clear the cache of the Wallpaper application or restart the phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel