How to permanently disable the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 6: 5 working methods

Automatic wallpaper change on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 6 is a feature that is not popular. Many users complain that the wallpaper carousel is not only distracting, but also slows down the system, especially on budget models with limited resources. If you are tired of constantly changing background images and want to return a static view of the screen – this is the guide for you.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can disable the carousel, including standard MIUI settings, launcher changes, and even radical methods for advanced users. It's important to understand that some options may require superuser rights or additional utilities. Are you ready to take back control of the look of your smartphone?

Let’s start with the simplest – proven methods through the settings menu that do not require root rights or complex manipulations.

1. disable the carousel through standard MIUI settings

The most obvious way is to take advantage of the built-in MIUI shell options. On Redmi 6 with MIUI 9/10/11 firmware, the path to settings may vary slightly, but the general logic is maintained. You don't need additional software or technical knowledge - just a few touches of the screen.

Go to Settings menu → Lock screen and password → Lock screen settings. Here you need to find the item responsible for automatic wallpaper change. Depending on the firmware version, it can be called:

• 🔄 Wallpaper carousel (switch to "Off" position.")
• 🖼️ Auto-wallpapering (disable slider)
• ⚙️ Additional settings → Background (select "Static")

If you don't have an explicit "Carousel" option on your menu, try the alternative path: Settings → Themes → Wallpaper → Lock screen. This sometimes hides the option Autoshift that can be deactivated. On Redmi 6 with MIUI 9.6, this option is often hidden under the "More" button (three dots in the upper right corner).

2.Resetting the settings of the MIUI launcher

Sometimes the wallpaper carousel continues to work even after the settings are turned off, due to the cache and data of the MIUI launcher, the standard application responsible for the desktop and lock screen, resetting its settings often solves the problem without drastic measures.

Follow the following steps:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, enter the launcher (or MIUI Launcher).
3. Select the app and click Storage.
4. Slip on the buttons Clear cache and Clear data.
5. Reboot your smartphone.

After the reboot, the launcher will return to the factory settings, and the wallpaper carousel should disappear. Attention: this method will reset the location of the icons on the desktop, so take screenshots of the current arrangement in advance.

Take screenshots of the desktop|Remember the current wallpaper|Check the version. MIUI|Connect to charging (recommended)|Make sure there is a backup copy-->

3. Use of alternative launchers

If standard methods don't work, you can go around the corners and install the launcher, and this solution not only removes the wallpaper carousel, but also adds new features to the interface. Redmi 6 with its modest specs (2/3 GB of RAM, Helio P22 processor) will fit light options:

After installing an alternative launcher:

• 📱 Click the Home button and select the new launcher as the default app.
• 🎨 Set static wallpaper through the launcher settings (usually in the Settings menu) → Wallpaper).
• 🔧 Turn off auto-launcher updates in Google Play to avoid sudden changes.

⚠️ Note: Some launchers (like Nova Launcher) require a premium version to unlock all features.

4. Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If you're ready for technical experiments, you can turn off the wallpaper carousel with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a technique that requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and basic command line knowledge, and even works on locked downloaders without root rights.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode), then go back to Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging on USB.
2. Connect Redmi 6 to your PC and confirm your trust in the device.
3. Download ADB Tools and unpack it into a folder.
4. Open the command line in this folder and type: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_wallpaper_enabled 0 adb shell settings put global lock_screen_wallpaper_allow_change 0
5. Reset the device.

These commands disable the ability to change the wallpaper on the lock screen at the system level, so to get it back, replace 0 with 1 on both commands.

5. Radical methods: disabling system applications

For the most determined users willing to take risks, there is a way to disable the system services responsible for the carousel, which requires root rights or the use of special utilities like Lucky Patcher (not recommended due to security risks).

If root is already obtained, follow the following steps:

• 🛠️ Install a file manager with root support (e.g., Root Explorer).
• 📁 Go to the folder. /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
• 🔍 Find files with names: MiuiWallpaper.apk WallpaperCropper.apk LockScreenWallpaper.apk (if)
• 🗑️ Rename the file extensions from.apk to.bak (e.g., MiuiWallpaper.bak).
• 🔄 Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Disabling system applications can lead to unstable smartphone operation, interface errors or even "bootloop" ( looped boot). TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool.

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Before obtaining root rights, check to see if you lose the warranty. On Redmi 6, unlocking the bootloader is officially allowed, but may void warranty obligations in some regions.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even following the instructions, users often face problems, and let's look at typical situations and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, consider flashing the device to custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) to solve the problem, but it will take time and technical skills.

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The most reliable risk-free method is to combine a launcher reset and an alternative launcher (e.g., Nova Launcher).

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