How to permanently disable the wallpaper carousel on the lock screen Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Automatic wallpaper change on the lock screen is one of the “chips” of MIUI firmware that not everyone likes, if you are tired of constantly changing the background image, endless downloads of new images or just want to return a static background – this article is for you. We will analyze all possible ways to disable the carousel, including hidden settings and workarounds for different versions of MIUI.

Complicating the problem is that Xiaomi regularly changes the layout of options in new firmware versions. What worked in MIUI 12 can be hidden or removed in MIUI 14. In addition, on some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 or POCO F5), the wallpaper algorithm is integrated into system services, which requires additional actions. But don’t worry: even if standard methods do not work, we have backup options.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global and MIUI Europe can be different in its settings, and if you use custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu), some menu items may be renamed or missing.

1. Standard method: through lock screen settings

The most obvious method is to turn off the carousel right in the wallpaper menu, which works on most devices with MIUI 12-14, but may not be available on budget models (for example, the Redmi A2 or the POCO C55).

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (sometimes called Lock and Password).
3. Select Wallpaper Lock screen or Lock Style.
4. If you see the switch Automatic wallpaper change - turn it off.
5. Select a static image from the gallery or standard MIUI wallpaper.

On some devices (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), instead of the switch, there may be a button for carousel settings.

• 🔹 Slip by Carousel Settings → wallpaper source.
• 🔹 Select No Updates or Disable.
• 🔹 Save the changes and restart the device.

⚠️ Warning: If the wallpaper changes after the carousel is turned off, check if you have Themes installed.

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2. Disconnection through the application "Themes" (Themes)

The Themes app is the main culprit behind the automatic wallpaper change, and even if you turn off the carousel in the lock screen settings, it can continue to load new backgrounds. Here's how to fix this:

Method 1: Completely disabling automatic booting

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Wallpaper section → Lock screen.
3. In the upper right corner, tap the icon. ⚙️ (Settings).
4. Turn off the options: 🔄 Automatic wallpaper change 📥 Download new wallpaper over Wi-Fi 🌐 Recommended wallpaper from the Internet

Wallpaper.

Method 2: Delete the app cache (if the wallpaper continues to change)

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find Themes in the list and tap it.
• 🧹 Select Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 If necessary, also click Clear Data (this will reset all downloaded themes).

If you clean the cache, the wallpaper is reset to the standard wallpaper, that's okay. Just set your background back manually.

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3. Hidden settings: disconnection through miui_daemon

On some devices (especially with the MIUI 13/14) The wallpaper carousel is controlled by a system process miui_daemon. It can be turned off through ADB, But it requires an unlocked bootloader and developer rights.

Instructions for experienced users:

1. Activate Developer Mode: 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. 🔨 Stick to the version. MIUI 7 times until you are notified you have become a developer!.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

ADB

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

Reset the device.

If after that the wallpaper stopped changing, but some functions (for example, live wallpaper) disappeared, return the settings with the command:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.miwallpaper

⚠️ Warning: Disabling system processes can lead to unstable operation MIUI. If after execution of commands there are errors - perform resetting of settings through Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings.

Alternative method: use of third-party launchers

If the system methods do not work, you can bypass the restrictions with a third-party launcher (for example, Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher), this method does not turn off the carousel completely, but allows you to fix the static background.

How it works:

• 📲 Install any alternative launcher from Google Play.
• 🖼️ In the launcher settings, find the Wallpaper or Desktop Background section.
• 🔒 Select the image and apply it to both the home screen and lock (if you have such an option).
• 🔄 Reset the device.

The downside of this method is that the wallpaper on the lock screen can be reset after the MIUI updates, and some launchers do not support live wallpaper on the lock.

5. Radical Method: A Recoil on the Old MIUI Version

If none of these methods worked, and the wallpaper carousel is very annoying, you can bring back the old firmware version, where it didn't exist before. For example, MIUI 11 didn't automatically change the wallpaper on the lock at all.

How to do this:

1. Download the archive with the desired version of MIUI from the official website of Xiaomi Firmware.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
3. Slap the icon. ⋮ (three-point) → Select a firmware file.
4. Specify the path to the downloaded file and confirm the installation.

Important: Firmware rollback results in a complete data reset. Pre-backup through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with a locked bootloader (most Xiaomi smartphones by default), a firmware rollback can lead to a brick (turning into a "brick.

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Before rolling back the firmware, check if your model supports Fastboot mode. To do this, turn off your smartphone and press the Power Button + Volume Down. If a menu with a hare in a hat-eared hat appears, the mode is available.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the carousel is turned off, users are faced with bugs.

• 🔄 Wallpaper is reset after resetting → Solution: Set wallpaper through the Gallery app, not the Themes. Select the image → Set up how → Lock wallpaper.
• 📴 Carousel returns after update MIUI → Solution: Before updating, turn off automatic theme loading in Settings → Topics → Settings → Auto-update.
• 🚫 There is no “Switch off the carousel” item on the menu. → Solution: Try changing your firmware region to Europe or India (via Settings) → Additionally. → Region).
• 🔒 You can't change wallpaper because of corporate policy (working phone) → Solution: Contact the administrator MDM (Device management systems cannot bypass the constraints on their own.

If the problem is not solved, check if you have any apps like Zedge or WallpapersCraft that may conflict with system settings.

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On devices with MIUI 14 and the latest Xiaomi 14/14 Pro, the wallpaper carousel is tied to the Mi Wallpaper Carousel service. It can only be disabled via ADB or firmware rollback.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions