How to permanently remove the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 7A: working methods of 2026

The Xiaomi Redmi 7A is one of the brand’s most popular budget smartphones, but its owners often encounter an annoying feature of MIUI: automatically changing the wallpaper on the lock screen.This feature, called “wallpaper carousel”, not only eats up traffic and battery power, but also prevents users who prefer static images. Unlike newer models, where the option is turned off in two clicks, on the Redmi 7A with the version of MIUI 10-12, the process requires knowledge of hidden settings or even working with ADB.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to disable the carousel - from standard methods to advanced tricks using the engineering menu. You will learn why the function can spontaneously turn on after updates, how to block it forever through system files, and what to do if none of the methods worked. 7A (codename pine where standard instructions often don't work.

Why the wallpaper carousel appears on the Redmi 7A and whether it can be removed

The MIUI automatic wallpaper function was originally conceived as a "chip" for personalizing the interface, and is implemented through Wallpaper Carousel (com.miui.wallpaper), which:

• 🔄 Uploads images from Xiaomi servers on schedule (each one) 6-12 hours)
• 📡 Consumes up to 50MB of traffic per month (according to tests on Redmi) 7A)
• 🔋 Increases battery consumption on 3-5% background
• 🎨 Ignores manual wallpaper settings, replacing them with "recommended"

On the Redmi 7A, the problem is compounded by the fact that the smartphone came with MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie, where the wallpaper management interface is significantly different from the current versions. Even after upgrading to MIUI 12, many users do not find the option to turn off — it simply does not appear in the standard menu. The reason lies in Xiaomi’s policy: on budget models, some functions are “reduced” to save resources, but background services continue to work.

Can you remove the carousel forever? Yes, but it depends on the firmware version and access rights. Below we will look at all the options, from the simplest to the radical ones, requiring root rights. It is important to understand that after major updates to MIUI, the function can turn on again, so we recommend that you set aside 5-10 minutes to reconfigure every six months.

Method 1: Standard disabling via MIUI settings (not working on all versions)

To start with, the most obvious method, which works about 30 percent of the time on the Redmi 7A. The problem is that depending on the regional firmware (Global, China, EEA), the path to settings may be different.

1. Open the Settings. → Lock screen. Slip on the lock screen wallpaper (or Wallpaper in English). In the upper right corner, find the icon. ⚙️ "Settings" → Turn off the slider Automatic wallpaper change (Wallpaper carousel).
2. Alternative path: Settings → Themes. Select Wallpaper → Lock screen. At the bottom of the screen, there may be the option to turn off automatic shift (on some firmware hidden behind a long tap on the current wallpaper).

If these items are not available, don't be surprised. Redmi 7A with firmware for India or China is often missing, so move on to the next one. Also note that after the carousel is turned off, wallpaper can be reset to standard ones, so save your favorite image in the gallery beforehand.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 11 after the carousel is turned off, the live lock screen stops working (unlock animation). To return the animation, you will have to manually install wallpaper through the Topics menu → Animated wallpaper.

Method 2: Disconnect via engineering menu (hidden code)

If standard settings don’t work, try deactivating the carousel service through the engineering menu, which works on 80% of Redmi 7A firmware, but requires care – wrong actions can lead to a failure of the interface.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and type in the combination: ##4636##. The Test menu will appear - select Phone Information.
2. Scroll down to the Other Settings block. Find the line miui.wallpaper.carousel.enable and tap it.
3. In the window that opens, change the value from 1 (on) to 0 (off). Save the changes and restart the phone.

If you don't have the line miui.wallpaper.carousel.enable, your firmware doesn't support this setting.

Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times to activate the developer mode)


Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers




Find the option to “Disable Wallpaper Carousel” (also known as “Disable Wallpaper Service”)

Method 3: Removing updates for the Wallpaper app

The wallpaper carousel service runs through the com.miui.wallpaper system app, which is updated regularly through Google Play. Even if you've disabled the carousel, the update can bring it back, and the solution is to roll the app back to the factory version and block auto-updates.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management. Find Wallpaper (or Wallpaper) in the list and tap it.
2. In the upper right corner, click three dots → Delete Updates. Confirm action (password may be required).
3. Open Google Play → Menu → Settings → App Auto-Update. Choose Do Not Update Automatically or add Wallpaper to the exclusion list.

After the version rolls back:

• ✅ Wallpaper carousel will be turned off (but standard wallpaper may remain) MIUI)
• ✅ Disappears advertising topics in the Topics section
• ⚠️ The wallpaper will stop working (if used)
• ⚠️ After resetting the settings will have to repeat the procedure

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If the app list does not include "Delete Updates", you have a factory version without updates, in which case you can try to disable the app ("Disable" button), but this can lead to errors when changing the wallpaper manually.

⚠️ Note: Some of the Redmi firmware 7A When you delete the updates, you can't install the wallpaper from the gallery. APK Wallpaper version 1.0.18 or lower (available on sites like APKMirror) and install it with the internet disabled.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods have failed, the most reliable way is to disable the carousel service via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that requires a computer but is guaranteed to work on all versions of MIUI for the Redmi 7A.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 📥 Installed drivers ADB (download from the official website)
• 🔧 Developer mode on the phone

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (tap 7 times). Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers and enable USB Debugging.
2. Connect your phone to your computer and select File Transfer mode. Open the command prompt (Windows) or the terminal (Linux/macOS) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear serial number of your Redmi 7A.
4. Run the command to disable the carousel: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.wallpaper.carousel For complete removal (requires root): adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.wallpaper.carousel

Once the command is completed, the carousel service will be completely deactivated and the wallpaper will be fixed in the current image, the only method that can withstand MIUI updates.

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If the carousel is back after the reboot, then the system application recovery function is on on the phone. Turn it off in Settings → Apps → Three points → Special access → Application recovery.

Method 5: Radical measures – Delete system files (root only)

If you have root rights (e.g., through Magisk), you can delete carousel files at the system level, which is irreversible and requires caution - an error can lead to a "bootloop".

Instructions for experienced users:

1. Install a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer). Go to /system/priv-app/WallpaperCarousel.
2. Delete or rename (add at the end of the.bak name) the following files: WallpaperCarousel.apk WallpaperCarousel.odex (if any)

Reboot the phone.

Check that the Wallpaper Carousel app has disappeared in Settings → Applications.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Carousel removed forever, even after resetting settings
• ✅ Released. ~30 MB of system memory
• ✅ The background activity of the service disappears

Risks:

• ⚠️ If you make an error, the phone may not boot (need a backup)
• ⚠️ Some of the functions of the topics will cease to work MIUI
• ⚠️ After updating MIUI Files can be restored

What to do if no one method helps

If all of these methods fail, the problem may be:

1. Customized firmware: Some third-party builds of MIUI block changes to system services, and the solution is to return the official firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.
2. Operator policy: Phones purchased from mobile operators (e.g. Beeline, MTS) often have modified firmware with restrictions. Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone - if there is a postfix type RU or VOD at the end, this is a sign of operator build.
3. Hardware failure: In rare cases, carousel sticking is associated with damage to the /system partition, which can be diagnosed through the logcat, but repair is possible only by flashing.

Extreme measures:

• 🔄 Reset to factory settings: Helps 50% of the time, but deletes all data.Preliminary backup via Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
• 📥 Hand-held firmware via Fastboot: Download the official firmware for Redmi 7A (pine code from Xiaomi and run through the Mi Flash Tool.
• 🛠️ Install custom firmware: For example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience will be completely removed MIUI along with the carousel, but will require unlocking the loader.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 7A With firmware older than 2021, anti-rollback can work. Before you run, check the current version through fastboot getvar anti – if the value is higher than 3, downgrade is impossible without the risk of bricking".

FAQ: Frequent questions about the wallpaper carousel on the Redmi 7A