How to permanently disable wallpaper auto-replacement on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Automatic wallpaper change on Xiaomi smartphones is a feature that is not popular with all users. Wallpaper can change daily, weekly or when changing the topic, which often annoys owners who are used to static desktop design.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable autowallpaper replacement on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices running MIUI 12, 13 and 14. You will learn how to block changes through system settings, edit configuration files (for advanced users), and even use third-party applications if standard methods do not work.

Why does Xiaomi automatically change the wallpaper?

The autowallpaper replacement feature appeared in MIUI 12 as part of the Mi Themes personalization system.

• 🔄 Dynamic themes – some of the themes from the Mi Themes store have built-in wallpaper rotation feature (e.g., themes with weather effects or live wallpaper).
• 📅 Daily Wallpaper – Wallpaper feature in lock screen settings that uploads new images from Xiaomi cloud.
• 🎨 Advertising integration – on some models (especially budget Redmi) wallpapers may change due to partnerships with services like Zedge or WallpapersCraft.
• 🔄 Updates MIUI — after major updates, the system can reset wallpaper settings to standard.

It is important to understand that auto-replacement can work differently depending on the MIUI version and regional firmware, for example, on global versions (MIUI Global), the feature is often tied to the Mi Cloud service, and on Chinese (MIUI China) to local theme settings.

Method 1: Disconnect via wallpaper settings (the simplest method)

If auto-replacement is related to dynamic themes or wallpapers of the day, it can be turned off in the personalization menu, which works on 90% of devices with MIUI 12-14:

1. Long press on the free desktop space → select Wallpaper (or Themes).
2. Go to My Wallpaper or Current Wallpaper.
3. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
4. Look for options: 🔄 Automatic wallpaper change - move the slider to the off position. 📅 Wallpaper or Daily Wallpaper – Turn off this feature. 🌦️ Dynamic Wallpaper – Choose Static instead of Live.

Apply

If you don't have Autoshift on your menu, then the wallpaper changes not through system settings, but because of a third-party theme, in which case you move to Method 2.

Make sure you don’t have a dynamic theme installed from Mi Themes|

Check the "Wallpaper of the Day" section in the lock screen settings |

Turn off the themes sync with Mi Account (if enabled)|

Reboot your smartphone after the changes-->

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO (for example, POCO X3 Pro) Auto-replacement option hidden in Settings → Display. → Wallpaper. → If you don't find it, try changing it to a standard topic. MIUI Default.

Method 2: Removing the dynamic theme

If the wallpaper is auto-replaced because of an established theme with effects, it must be reset or removed. Dynamic themes often contain hidden triggers for rotating wallpaper, even if the settings do not specify this.

Instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to My Topics or Installed.
3. Find an active topic (checked) and click on it.
4. Choose Remove or Reset to Standard.
5. Set the basic MIUI Default or Standard theme.

After resetting the theme, check if the problem is still there. If the wallpaper doesn't change anymore, it was the theme. If the change continues, move on to the next way.

Method 3: Disabling synchronization with Mi Account

On devices with a Mi Account attached, wallpaper and themes can sync with the cloud, sometimes leading to unexpected changes.

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Select Data Synchronization.
3. Find the Topic or Wallpaper item and turn off the slider.
4. Return to Settings → System → Reset settings and select Reset theme settings.

This method is especially relevant for users who previously used the feature Backup Themes in Mi Cloud. Once synchronization is disabled, the wallpaper will no longer update from the cloud.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI China) Theme synchronization can be linked to Xiaomi Cloud+. In this case, turn it off through the settings. → Memory. → Backup → Topics.

Method 4: Editing system files (for advanced users)

If standard methods didn't work, you can block auto-replacement of wallpaper by editing configuration files, which requires root rights or access to ADB.

Option 1: Through ADB (without root)

Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute the commands:

adb shell settings put global wallpaper_change_interval 0


adb shell settings put secure wallpaper_change_enabled 0

Option 2: Through the system file editor (with root)

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /data/system/users/0/.
3. Find the file. wallpaper_info.xml Open it in the text editor.
4. Remove or comment on the lines with parameters: <integer name="wallpaper_change_interval" value="86400" /> (86400 — it 24 hourly) <boolean name="wallpaper_change_enabled" value="true" />

Save the file and restart the device.

After file editing wallpaper_info.xml The system will no longer receive commands to replace the wallpaper, but when updated MIUI change may be reset.

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Before editing system files, back them up! wallpaper_info.xml elsewhere (e.g., on the other hand) SD-map or use the adb pull command /data/system/users/0/wallpaper_info.xml.

Method 5: Using Third-Party Applications

If none of the above methods worked, you can block auto-replacement wallpaper with third-party utilities.

• 🛡️ Wallpaper Changer Blocker (from Google Play) – blocks system commands to change wallpaper.
• 🔧 Tasker + SecureTask plugin – allows you to create a rule that will reset the wallpaper on your chosen ones when they change.
• 🖼️ Muzei Live Wallpaper – an alternative wallpaper app that ignores system commands MIUI.

Example of settings in Tasker:

1. Create a new task (Task).
2. Add the Secure Settings action → Wallpaper.
3. Please indicate the path to your wallpaper (e.g, /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/my_wallpaper.jpg).
4. Create a profile with the trigger Event → System → Wallpaper Changed.
5. Link the task to the profile.

This method is guaranteed to block any wallpaper changes, but requires initial adjustment.

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The app side is the last option if the system settings don't work. They work at the Android level, not MIUI, so they bypass the firmware restrictions.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after auto-replacement is turned off, the wallpaper can continue to change, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to address them:

• 🔄 Wallpaper is reset after resetting → Check if the task of changing the wallpaper in Settings is set → Battery → Battery Optimization (exclude Themes app from optimization).
• 📱 The wallpaper changes only on the lock screen. → Turn off Wallpaper of the Day in Settings → Screen locking → Additionally.
• 🔧 After updating MIUI wallpaper changes again → Reset the theme settings through Settings → Topics → Reset.
• 🌐 Wallpaper is downloaded from the Internet → Disable mobile data for the Topics app in Settings → Annexes → Topics → Mobile data.

If the problem persists, try resetting the launcher settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Launcher (or POCO Launcher).
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

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