How to permanently disable the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 9T: the full guide

The wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 9T is one of the most controversial features of the MIUI shell. On the one hand, it offers automatically changing background images that refresh the appearance of the desktop. On the other hand, many users complain of arbitrary wallpaper change, uncomfortable management and even increased battery consumption due to background activity. If you hit this page, it is likely that this “feature” is annoying you and you are looking for a way to turn it off once and for all.

In this article, we will analyze all possible methods - from standard settings. MIUI beforehand ADB-It is important to understand that some methods require superuser rights (root) or can affect the stability of the system, we will explain the risks in detail and give recommendations for each option. You will also learn why the carousel can turn on after updates and how to avoid it.

Before you start, make sure you have an up-to-date version of MIUI installed (check Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version).Some methods may not work on older firmware or custom builds. If you are unsure of your actions, start with the safest ways (sections 2 and 3).

1.Why does the Redmi 9T wallpaper carousel turn on on on its own?

Many users experience a situation where the wallpaper carousel turns on automatically after a device restart or system update.

• 🔄 Updates MIUI: Xiaomi often resets custom wallpaper settings with major firmware updates. This is a feature, not a bug - so developers forcibly return standard settings.
• 📱 Sync with Xiaomi account: If you are logged in to Mi Account, some settings (including wallpaper) can sync to the cloud and overwrite local changes.
• 🤖 Background processes: com.miui.gallery and com.miui.home periodically check the relevance of wallpaper and can force the carousel to activate.
• 🔋 Battery Optimization: In some versions MIUI The system “thinks” that the carousel helps to save charge, and turns it on when the battery level is low.

To minimize the risk of spontaneous switching on, after turning off the carousel, disable auto-updating wallpaper in the theme settings and turn off synchronizing wallpaper in Mi Account. It is also useful to clear the cache of the Gallery and Launcher applications (more about this in section 4).

⚠️ Note: If you use custom launcher (Nova, Apex, Microsoft Launcher), wallpaper carousel MIUI However, once you return to the standard launcher, the settings may reset.

2. Method 1: Disconnect the carousel through standard MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use built-in shell tools, which is suitable for most users and does not require additional knowledge.

1. Open the Themes app (an icon with a brush on your desktop or in the app menu).
2. Go to the wallpaper section (in the lower menu).
3. Select the current wallpaper (stick to the desktop preview).
4. In the window that opens, find the wallpaper carousel switch and turn it off.
5. Confirm the action by clicking Apply or Save.

If there is no switch, your version of MIUI is hiding this option, so try an alternative path.

1. Hold your finger on the free space on the desktop.
2. In the menu that appears, select Wallpaper.
3. Scroll down to the wallpaper carousel section and deactivate the slider.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 12.5 Enhanced), the option may be called Automatic Wallpaper Change or Dynamic Wallpaper, and if that doesn't work, move on to the next section.

Disable wallpaper synchronization in Mi Account

Clear the cache of the "Themes" app

Reboot your phone after the changes

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Method 2: Using ADB to Forced Shutdown

If you don't have the standard settings, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for debugging Android devices, which doesn't require root, but requires connecting your phone to your computer.

Step 1: Preparation

• 🖥️ Install. ADB-drivers on PC (Windows, macOS or Linux).
• 📱 On the phone, activate the developer mode: go to Settings → About the phone and 7 times tap on the version MIUI.
• 🔧 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and enable debugging by USB.
• 🔌 Get Redmi on board. 9T computer-only USB (Select the File Transfer Mode).

Step 2: Execution of commands

Open the command prompt (or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices

If the device appears in the list, do:

adb shell settings put global dynamic_wallpaper_enabled 0

This command forcibly disables the dynamic wallpaper at the system level.

adb shell reboot

If the carousel still appears, try the additional command:

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

⚠️ Note: pm disable-user completely disables the dynamic wallpaper service, which can lead to the disappearance of the carousel option in the settings and potential update errors MIUI. To get it back, use: adb shell pm enable com.miui.dynamicwallpaper

4. Method 3: Cache cleaning and wallpaper resetting

Sometimes the wallpaper carousel keeps working because of cached data in system applications, and to fix this, you need to manually clear the cache and storage for key services.

Step 1. Clear the Them and Gallery cache

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Themes app (com.miui.theme.manager).
3. Slip Warehouse → Clear the cache and Clear the data.
4. Repeat the same for applications: 📷 Gallery (com.miui.gallery) 🏠 Launcher (com.miui.home)

Step 2. Reset wallpaper settings

If cleaning did not help, reset the wallpaper settings to the factory:

1. Open Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset App Settings (not a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action. Once you restart, the wallpaper settings will return to standard.

Step 3: Checking background processes

Sometimes the carousel service is triggered through Autoboot to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Autoboot Management.
2. Find the Themes app and turn off autostart.
3. Do the same for the Gallery and the Louncher.

Standard settings of MIUI

ADB-team

Clearing the cache

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5. Method 4: Using third-party launchers

If you're tired of the system limitations of MIUI, the most radical way is to install an alternative launcher, which will completely replace the standard interface, and the wallpaper carousel will stop working.

• 🌟 Nova Launcher – flexible configuration, gesture support, no advertising.
• 📱 Microsoft Launcher – Windows integration, minimalist design.
• 🎨 Action Launcher – Unique Themes and Responsive Icons.
• 🔄 Lawnchair - open source, lightweight, without unnecessary functions.

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play.
2. After installation, click Home and select the new launcher as the main one.
3. In the launcher settings, disable all options associated with dynamic wallpaper.
4. If necessary, install static wallpaper through the launcher menu.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Complete shutdown of the carousel without interference with the system.
• ✅ Additional features (gestures, themes, hiding icons).
• ✅ No risk of damaging the firmware.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Some chips MIUI (For example, global search may not work properly.
• ❌ Small bugs with widget display are possible.

⚠️ Note: When returning to the standard launcher MIUI The wallpaper carousel may be activated again. To avoid this, before changing the launcher, turn off the carousel through the launcher. ADB (section).

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If the wallpaper changes after installing the alternative launcher, check the settings of the Themes app. Sometimes it continues to work in the background. Force it to turn off in Settings → Applications → Themes → Forced Stop.

Method 5: Disconnect via root (for advanced users)

If you have root rights, you can completely remove the system components responsible for the wallpaper carousel, which is a 100% guarantee, but it requires caution that improper actions can lead to system failure.

Step 1: Install a file manager with root access

Download Root Explorer or Solid Explorer and give them superuser rights.

Step 2: Removal of system APKs

Go to /system/priv-app/ and delete the following files (pre-backup!):

• DynamicWallpaper.apk
• DynamicWallpaper.odex (if any)
• MiuiDynamicWallpaper.apk (in some firmware)

Step 3: Editing settings through Build.prop

Open the file /system/build.prop and add a line at the end:

ro.miui.dynamic_wallpaper.enabled=0

Save the changes and restart the phone.

Step 4: Verification of the result

After restarting, the wallpaper carousel should disappear from the settings. If there are errors (for example, System UI stopped working), restore deleted files from the backup.

⚠️ Attention: Removal of system APK It may lead to problems with OTA-Update before the next update MIUI Recommended to return files to place or use Magisk to mask changes.

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Root is a way of maximizing control, but it takes experience, and if you're not sure what you're doing, use ADB or third-party launchers.

7.What to do if the carousel returns after the MIUI update?

One of the most common problems is that the wallpaper carousel turns on again after the firmware update, which is because Xiaomi resets the user settings when the major updates are made.

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Update system. Tap three dots in the top right corner and select Settings. Turn off Automatic Update Download.
• 📥 Install updates manually: Download the firmware from the official Xiaomi website. Before installing, disable the carousel through the official Xiaomi website. ADB (section 3). Use TWRP For installation, if you want to save the settings.
• 🔧 Backup settings: Use Titanium Backup (requires root) to save com.miui.home settings. After the update, restore the settings from the backup.

If the carousel still appears, repeat the steps from Section 2 or 3. It is also useful to disable wallpaper sync in Mi Account:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account.
2. Select Synchronization and turn off the slider opposite the Wallpaper.

8. Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If all of the above methods have not worked, consider the following options:

• 📵 Shutting down the Internet for the Themes app: Go to Settings → Annexes → Topics → Mobile data and Wi-Fi. Shut down the network. This will prevent the new carousel wallpaper from loading.

Blocking through AppOps

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings$AppOpsSummaryActivity

In the menu that opens, find “Themes” and turn off the permission to Change Wallpaper.

Installation of custom firmware

Firmware like Xiaomi.EU or LineageOS doesn’t contain wallpaper carousels, but this requires unlocking the bootloader and can be unwarranted.

Use of blocking applications

Applications like Blockada or Frost can block the system services responsible for the carousel.

If you decide on a custom firmware, consider:

• ✅ Full control of the device.
• ✅ No unnecessary functions MIUI.
• ❌ Risk of loss of guarantee.
• ❌ Possible bugs (e.g., non-functioning) NFC camera).