How to permanently disable the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X: a detailed guide

Automatic wallpaper change to Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X (codenamed mido) is one of the most annoying MIUI features for many users. The carousel not only eats battery power and traffic, but can also conflict with running applications, causing slowdowns. Especially a problem for owners of devices with 3/32 GB modification, where every megabyte of memory counts.

In this article, we will look at all possible ways to disable the carousel, from standard MIUI settings to deep system edits through ADB and Xposed Framework. Separately, we will focus on typical errors (for example, when wallpaper is reset after rebooting) and give recommendations on choosing the best method depending on the firmware version. If you are tired of the fact that the phone will change the background pattern, we will begin to decide.

Why the wallpaper carousel works on the Redmi Note 4X and can it be completely removed?

The dynamic wallpaper change function in MIUI is tied to two system components:

• 📱 WallpaperCarousel is responsible for loading and rotating images from the Xiaomi cloud, even when the mobile Internet is disabled, if the wallpaper was previously cached.
• 🖼️ Themes app (com.miui.home) manages visual settings, including background drawings, and it loads new wallpaper when connected to Wi-Fi.

On the Redmi Note 4X, the carousel is activated by default in the firmware MIUI 9-12. In the newer versions (MIUI 13+), the algorithm has changed: wallpaper is updated less often, but the function remains. Completely remove the service without root rights is impossible, but it can be blocked at the system level or disabled through hidden settings.

The main reasons why users want to get rid of the carousel:

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption (up to 5–7% per night in standby mode).
• 📶 Unauthorized use of mobile traffic (up to 50-100 MB / month).
• 🐢 Slowing down the launcher when changing wallpaper.
• 🎨 Imposing uncomfortable or low-quality images.

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) doesn't have a wallpaper carousel in the first place. MIUI, proceed to shutdown.

Method 1: Disable the carousel through standard MIUI settings

The simplest method, which works on MIUI 10-14 without any additional tools, is suitable for users who do not want to go into the system settings.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Wallpaper (or Settings → Screen → Wallpaper in new versions).
2. Select the section "Wallpaper Carousel" (can be called "Dynamic Wallpaper" or "Automan").
3. Translate the slider "Enable the carousel" to the off position.
4. Click "Apply" and confirm the choice.

If the item "Carousel wallpaper" is not on the menu, try an alternative way:

1. Hold your finger to the free space on the main screen.
2. Choose Wallpaper. → More. Three dots) → Wallpaper settings.
3. Turn off the "Automatic Shift" option.

The slider in the wallpaper settings is off |

Forced stop of the "Themes" app is completed |

The cache of the Topics app is cleared |

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⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 9 Global) the carousel may be switched on again after the system update, in which case it will be necessary to re-disable or use the methods from the following sections.

Method 2: Blocking through the settings of the “Themes” application

The com.miui.home app (or com.miui.miservice in older versions) is responsible for downloading new wallpapers, which can be limited in background activity or even disable updates altogether.

Steps for MIUI 11-14:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Themes app** (the icon with the brush) and open its settings.
3. Select Permissions → Autostart and turn off permission.
4. Go back and press Battery → Background Activity, then select “Limit”.
5. Clear the cache and application data (Clear Data button).

For MIUI 9-10:

• 🛠️ Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Permits.
• 🔍 Find “Themes”** in the list and turn off Warehouse and Internet permissions.
• 🔄 Reset the device.

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If after disabling autorun wallpaper stopped updating, but there were errors in the launcher, return the autorun permission and use the method with ADB (section 4).

Method 3: Using ADB for deep shutdown (no root)

If standard methods don’t work, you can block the carousel at the system level using Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method does not require the rights of a superuser, but requires a computer and a computer. USB-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. Put the debugging on. USB phone-on: 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI. 🔘 Press 7 times on "Version" MIUI», activate the developer mode. 🔧 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers. 🔌 Turn on "Debugging by" USB»**.

Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.

ADB Tools

cmd

adb devices

(The name of your device should appear)

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

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

After completing the commands, the wallpaper carousel will be turned off, but some themes features (e.g. dynamic icons) may be missing.

adb shell pm enable com.miui.miservice


adb shell pm enable com.miui.home

Method 4: Disconnect via Xposed Framework (for advanced users)

If you have Magisk and Xposed Framework installed, you can completely remove the wallpaper carousel using the MIUI Carousel Disabler module.This method is suitable for users with unlocked bootloader and root rights.

Instructions:

1. Install Magisk Manager and Xposed Installer (if not already installed).
2. Download the MIUI Carousel Disabler module.
3. Activate the module in Xposed and restart the phone.
4. After the reboot, check the wallpaper settings - the "Carousel" item should disappear.

⚠️ Note: Using Xposed may cause system instability if conflicting modules are installed. TWRP Or OrangeFox.

Method 5: Remove the carousel via TWRP (routed devices only)

The most radical method is to physically delete the system files that are responsible for the carousel. It requires an unlocked bootloader and installed TWRP Recovery.

Procedure:

1. Download TWRP for Redmi Note 4X and run through fastboot.
2. Download in Restore Mode (Power + Vol Up).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the ADB terminal.
4. Follow the commands to remove services: adb shell mount /system rm -rf /system/priv-app/WallpaperCarousel rm -rf /system/app/WallpaperCarousel rm -rf /data/data/com.miui.miservice unmount /system
5. Reset the device.

Once the files are deleted, the carousel will disappear forever, but there may be problems updating MIUI via OTA. In this case, you will need manual firmware through Fastboot.

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Blocking through "Themes" |

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Removal via TWRP|

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Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the carousel is turned off, Redmi Note 4X users are faced with typical bugs, and let’s look at the most common and ways to fix them.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔄 Version MIUI — on certain assemblies (for example, MIUI EU) The carousel shuts down differently.
• 📦 Third-party launchers – they may conflict with system settings.
• 🔧 Viruses - some Trojans simulate wallpaper changes.

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The most reliable method is a combination ADB-commands and block auto-runs of the Themes app, which ensures that the carousel is shut down without loss of functionality. MIUI.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions