How to permanently disable the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 10S: a step-by-step guide

The wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 10S is one of the most controversial features of the MIUI shell. On the one hand, it offers automatic background changes, refreshing the appearance of the desktop. On the other hand, many users complain of arbitrary changes in wallpaper, lags when scrolling and even increased battery consumption due to the background activity of the service. If you hit this article, it is likely that the latter annoys you.

Unlike standard wallpaper, the carousel in MIUI 12.5/13 (which is preinstalled on Redmi 10S) is integrated deep into the system launcher. This means that there is no simple On/Off switch in the settings – you will have to use workarounds. In this article, we will discuss three working methods: through hidden MIUI settings, disabling the system application com.miui.miwallpaper and manual editing of configuration files (for advanced users).

Before we get to the instructions, let's figure out what exactly annoys this feature.-5 Redmi users' complaints 10S (forum-based 4PDA and Mi Community):

  • 🔋 Battery consumption: the background process of the miwallpaper consumes up to 3-5% of the charge per day even with minimal use.
  • 🐢 Lags of the interface: when changing wallpaper, animations are slowed down (especially on the budget Helio processor). G88).
  • 🎨 Unpredictable choice: The image selection algorithm is often “wrong” by slipping ridiculous combinations (e.g., dark wallpaper on a light topic).
  • 📱 Live wallpaper conflict: Carousel automatically turns off animated background pictures set manually.
  • 🔄 Reset after updates: Even if you manage to disable the feature, it can return after installing security patches.

Interestingly, newer models like the Redmi Note 12 have partially solved the problem, where the carousel can be turned off in two clicks, but owners of the Redmi 10S (released in 2021) have to dodge. Fortunately, there are ways.

📊 How often do you get annoyed by the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi?
Constantly, I want to shut it down forever.
Sometimes, but I can.
I like this function.
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Method 1: Disconnect via hidden MIUI settings (no root)

The safest way is to use the built-in MIUI tools that developers have hidden from ordinary users, which doesn't require superuser rights or a computer, but requires careful steps.

Instructions:

  1. Open the Settings app and go to the Wallpaper section.
  2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
  3. Select the wallpaper carousel item.
  4. Turn off the slider Automatic change of wallpaper.
  5. Important! Return to the home screen and hold your finger in a free space → choose Wallpaper Style → Static.

If the carousel continues to work after this, then your version of MIUI will block the changes, in which case resetting the launcher settings will help:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Launcher (or “MIUI Launcher”) → Storage → Clear data

⚠️ Warning: Once the launcher data is cleared, all widgets and folders will disappear from the desktop, and you will have to reconfigure them!

Photograph the location of the icons

Remember the widgets used

Check if the wallpaper is saved in the gallery

Make sure there are no important notes on the desktop-->

Method 2: Disabling the miwallpaper system application via ADB

If the first method didn’t work, you’ll have to use USB debugging, which requires a computer and minimal command line skills, but is guaranteed to remove the carousel forever (until the next reset).

What you need:

  • 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
  • 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
  • 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (path: Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap the version number → return to → For developers).
  • 🛠️ Utility. ADB Tools (download from the official Google website).

Step-by-step:

  1. Connect Redmi 10S to your computer and select File Transfer mode.
  2. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and go to the adb folder.
  3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
  4. Run the command to disable the carousel app: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper
  5. Reboot your smartphone.

After these actions, the com.miui.miwallpaper app will be disabled for the current user (without deleting system files).The carousel will disappear, but you will be able to manually install wallpaper through the gallery.

⚠️ Note: If the carousel returned after the reboot, then, MIUI In this case, only complete removal (requires root rights) or blocking through App Ops (see the following method will help).

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If the adb device command doesn’t show your device, try reinstalling Xiaomi ADB Interface drivers through Windows Device Manager.

Method 3: Blocking through App Ops (for advanced users)

If you don't have access to your computer, but you want to dig into your system settings, you can use the hidden App Ops menu, which allows you to limit application rights, including background activity.

How to open App Ops:

  1. Download any app to run hidden menus (like App Ops from developer Rikka).
  2. Open the app and find it in the list of com.miui.miwallpaper (or “MIUI Wallpaper”).
  3. Turn off the following permissions: 🔄 RUN_IN_BACKGROUND (background) 🖼️ SET_WALLPAPER (wallpapering) 📡 INTERNET (net-access)

Reset the device.

This method is less radical than ADB shutdown, but may not work on some versions of MIUI, where application rights are tightly controlled by the system.

MethodDifficultyPC requiredRoot is required.Efficiency
Hidden MIUI settings⭐❌ No.❌ No.60%
ADB-team⭐⭐✅ Yes.❌ No.95%
App Ops⭐⭐❌ No.❌ No.70%
Removal through root⭐⭐⭐❌ No.✅ Yes.100%

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The most reliable way is to turn off the carousel via ADB. It does not require root rights, but it is guaranteed to remove the carousel until the next reset.

One of the most annoying features of MIUI is the unauthorized activation of disabled functions after installing security patches, which is because updates often reset user settings of system applications.

How to prevent the return of the carousel:

  • 🔄 Turn off automatic updates MIUI: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update → Off.
  • 📦 Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) that completely replaces the system interface and ignores settings. MIUI.
  • 🔧 Use Magisk modules (root users only). MIUI Debloater can permanently remove unnecessary system components, including a carousel.

If you still updated your smartphone and the carousel returned, repeat Method 2 (ADB) — It'll work even after the update. USB after each discharge.

Why doesn’t Xiaomi add a normal switch?
According to a response from MIUI developers on the Mi Community forum, the wallpaper carousel is considered “a key feature of personalization” and is hidden from being turned off so users “don’t deprive themselves of a unique experience.” In reality, it is a marketing ploy: automatic wallpaper increases the time of interaction with the device, which is important for collecting data on user behavior.

If you're not so much annoyed by the carousel as by the poor image selection, you can set up a manual wallpaper change while retaining some functionality.

  1. Download your favorite wallpaper in high resolution (for example, from the sites of Alpha Coders or Wallhaven).
  2. Open the Gallery → select the image → Set as wallpaper.
  3. In the selection menu, cut the picture under the screen and click Apply.
  4. To prevent wallpaper from being reset, disable Automatic Optimization in the launcher settings: Settings → Additional → Optimization → Auto Optimization → Off.

For those who like dynamic wallpaper, we recommend the Wallpaper Engine app (there is a free version), which allows you to install animated backgrounds without MIUI interference.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you turn off the carousel, users often face typical problems.-3 mistakes and their decisions:

  • 🚫 «Team team. ADB Not working": Make sure: Debugging is enabled USB. Xiaomi drivers are installed (download here) and you use the original cable (cheap cables often don’t support data transfer).
  • 🔄 «After the reboot, the carousel is back": "That means MIUI Reset the standard settings. Repeat the shutdown through ADB and further block the application in App Ops.
  • 📵 «Can't find com.miui.miwallpaper in the list of apps": Some regional versions MIUI The name of the package may vary. Try searching for wallpaper keywords or wallpaper.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Redmi 10S global-fixed (MIUI Global, some system applications may have other identifiers, for example, in the European version, the carousel package is sometimes called com.miui.wallpaper (without the prefix miui.wallpaper).

Can I turn off the carousel without a computer?
Yes, but it's going to be less effective. Try Method 1 (hidden settings) or Method 3 (App Ops). If it doesn't work, you'll have to use ADB.
Why did all the wallpaper disappear after the carousel was turned off?
This is because the launcher resets, and your wallpaper is still there, and it's stored in the DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Wallpapers folder, and you can manually reset it.
Will the ADB work on other Xiaomi models?
Yes, the adb shell pm uninstall-k --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper works on most devices with MIUI 12-14, including Redmi Note 10/11, POCO X3 and others. Except for models with HyperOS (new shell instead of MIUI), where the packet ID may differ.
Can I return the carousel if I need it?
If you have disabled it through ADB, follow the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.miwallpaper For other methods, it is enough to turn the function back on in the settings or reinstall the MIUI update.
Is it true that the wallpaper carousel is watching the user?
There is no evidence that com.miui.miwallpaper collects personal data, but the app has internet access and storage, so it can theoretically transmit anonymous statistics about wallpaper preferences. If you're concerned, turn off its INTERNET permission via App Ops.