Automatic wallpaper change on Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro is a feature that is not popular with everyone. The constantly changing background images are not only distracting from work, but also consume battery power, as the system regularly loads new wallpaper from the cloud. If you are tired of this feature MIUI and want to return a static background, this article will help you to figure out how to completely turn off the wallpaper carousel on your smartphone.
Depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12, 13 or 14) and the launcher installed, the process may be slightly different. We will look at all the current ways, from standard settings to hidden settings through ADB. You will also learn why the carousel can spontaneously turn on after updates and how to avoid this. If you are ready to take back control of the desktop, let's go!
Why does the wallpaper carousel turn on on itself?
Many Redmi 10 Pro users find that even after manually shutting down the wallpaper carousel, it is activated again after a while.
- 🔄 Automatic updates MIUI. After installing the new firmware version, some settings are reset to the factory, including background wallpaper.
- ⚙️ Sync with Xiaomi account. If you are logged in to Mi Account, wallpaper settings can be pulled up from the cloud, where the configuration with the carousel is saved.
- 📱 Launcher update. MIUI Launcher sometimes resets custom settings after update via Google Play.
- 🤖 System optimization. Background. MIUI Analyzes device usage and can “recommend” dynamic wallpapers to “improve the experience».
To avoid turning the carousel back on, it's not enough to just turn it off in the settings, you need to block the synchronization and edit the system settings if you need, and we'll talk about this in the next sections.
Method 1: Disable the carousel through standard MIUI settings
The easiest method is to use the built-in tools, which will work if you have MIUI 12-14 installed without deep modifications.
- Open the Settings app (cog icon).
- Go to the Wallpaper section (or Screen → Wallpaper in some versions).
- Slip on the current wallpaper to open the gallery.
- At the bottom of the screen, find the wallpaper carousel switch (or Automatic Change) and turn it off.
- Select a static image from the gallery or upload yours, then click Apply.
If you still have a carousel after that, it's a deeper problem, and maybe you have a hidden dynamic wallpaper feature on your device that you can't turn off through the standard menu, so move on to the next one.
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Method 2: Using MIUI Launcher to Deep Shut Down
The MIUI launcher has hidden settings that allow you to completely block dynamic wallpaper, including the carousel.
- Press the empty space on the desktop with your finger, then select Desktop Settings.
- Scroll down and find the option for Additional Settings (or Advanced Features).
- Activate the Developer Mode (if not, tap 5 times on the build number in Settings → About the phone).
- Return to Desktop Settings and select Reset Launcher Settings.
- After restarting the launcher, re-install static wallpaper.
This method resets all personal desktop settings (including folders and widgets), but is guaranteed to remove the binding to the carousel. If you do not want to lose the current screen organization, use the third way with ADB.
What to do if there is no item "Reset Launcher settings"?
Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)
If previous methods have failed, the most reliable way is to edit system parameters via ADB, which requires connecting the phone to a computer, but gives 100% results.
You'll need:
- 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and tool ADB.
- 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Assembly number (7 taps) → For developers → Debugging by USB).
- 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).
Instructions:
- Connect Redmi 10 Pro to your PC and confirm debugging permission.
- Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
- Execute the command to disable the carousel: adb shell settings put global miui_wallpaper_carousel_enabled 0
- Reboot your phone: adb reboot
After the reboot, the wallpaper carousel will be completely deactivated, including hidden MIUI processes, which works even after system updates, as it changes global settings.
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If the carousel still appears after the ADB command, check for updates for MIUI Launcher in Google Play.
How to prevent the carousel from being re-enabled?
Even after a successful shutdown, the carousel may return after a MIUI update or reset.
| Problem. | Decision | Action. |
|---|---|---|
| MIUI update resets settings | Disable automatic installation of updates | Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update (off.) |
| Sync with Mi Account restores carousel | Eliminate wallpaper from synchronization | Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Synchronization → Wallpaper (off) |
| The launcher is updated and resets the settings | Block the updates to MIUI Launcher | In Google Play, open the launcher page → ⋮ → Remove from Automatic Update |
| The system “recommends” dynamic wallpaper | Disable MIUI personalization | Settings → Special features → Delete personalized recommendations |
If you use custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS), a wallpaper carousel problem is unlikely – this feature is only found in stock MIUI. However, in some builds based on MIUI, the carousel can be saved, in which case only manual editing of system files (requires root) will help.
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The most reliable way to avoid returning the carousel is to combine disconnecting through ADB and blocking wallpaper sync in Mi Account.
What do you do if nothing helps?
If you’ve tried all the ways, but the wallpaper carousel is stubbornly returning, perhaps the problem lies in:
- 🛠️ In this case, resetting to factory settings will help (Settings) → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge).
- 📦 Conflict with established topics. Try to bring back the standard theme. MIUI (Topics → My subjects. → Standard).
- 🔧 Modified firmware. Some custom builds. MIUI They have wallpaper bugs, so the solution is to reflash the phone with the official version.
If the reset did not help, contact the Xiaomi service center - perhaps there is an error software installed on your device that requires flashing through the service. EDL-regime.
⚠️ Attention! Before resetting to factory settings, be sure to back up the data via Settings → Additionally. → Backup: Recover deleted files after reset will be impossible.
Alternative solutions: third-party launchers
If fighting wallpaper carousel in stock MIUI seems too difficult, consider installing an alternative launcher.
- 🌈 Nova Launcher – flexible desktop setting without forced wallpaper.
- ⚡ Lawnchair – lightweight launcher with support for themes and gestures.
- 🎨 Microsoft Launcher - Windows integration and static wallpaper.
- 🔄 Action Launcher – Unique widgets and full control of the background.
After installing a third-party launcher:
- Open it and install it as a default launcher.
- Set static wallpaper through the settings of the new launcher.
- Disable or freeze MIUI Launcher (for example, via Titanium Backup or ADB).
This radical solution will save you from having problems with the carousel forever, but keep in mind that some MIUI features (such as global search or gestures) may not work properly.
FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel on Redmi 10 Pro
Can I turn off the carousel without a computer?
Why is the carousel turned on again after the MIUI update?
Will the ADB work on the Redmi Note 10 Pro?
Can I return the carousel if I need it?
Does the wallpaper carousel affect the performance of the phone?
Now you know all the ways to permanently disable the wallpaper carousel on the Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro. If none of the methods worked, check the MIUI version - perhaps your device has beta firmware with bugs. In this case, only a rollback to a stable build or appeal to support Xiaomi will help.