How to turn off the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: 5 proven ways

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is one of the brand's most popular smartphones, but its MIUI proprietary shell sometimes annoys users with automatic features. One is a wallpaper carousel that spontaneously changes the background of the desktop even if you choose a static image. This feature is built into MIUI Launcher and can work both on a timer and when changing the theme.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable the wallpaper carousel on the Redmi Note 6 Pro, including hidden settings, changing configuration files and using third-party utilities. Special attention will be paid to the nuances for different versions of MIUI (10 to 14), as the interface and location of options have changed over time, if you are tired of constantly changing the background or want to regain control over the appearance of the smartphone – this guide is for you.

Why does the wallpaper carousel turn on on itself?

The function of dynamic wallpaper change in MIUI is tied to several triggers:

• 🔄 Automatic Theme Update – If you use Xiaomi branded themes, the system can load new wallpapers from the cloud.
• ⏰ Shift timer – in the launcher settings, an interval can be set (from 1 hour to 1 day).
• 🌓 Adaptive wallpaper – some themes change background depending on the time of day (morning/evening).
• 📱 Updates MIUI — After major updates, the launcher settings can be reset.

On the Redmi Note 6 Pro (tuple model), the wallpaper carousel is activated by default in two cases:

1. When selecting a theme from the Topics → Popular (many themes have built-in animation).
2. When using the Super Wallpapers function, which dynamically change when scrolling screens.

⚠️ Note: If you notice that the wallpaper changes even after manually turning off the carousel, check for updates to the carousel. MIUI Launcher in Google Play. Some versions (e.g. 4.20.0.2416) had a bug that spontaneously enabled the function.

Method 1: Disconnection through launcher settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI Launcher options. It works on all versions of MIUI 10 to 14, but the path to settings may vary slightly.

Instructions:

1. Press and hold your finger to the free space on the desktop.
2. In the menu that appears, select the wallpaper settings (or Wallpaper).
3. Go to the wallpaper carousel section (in some versions - Dynamic wallpaper).
4. Turn off the automatic shift slider.
5. If you have a change interval, set the value of Never.

Nana MIUI 12+ The path may look like this: Long tap on the screen → Wallpaper. → My wallpaper. → Settings (⚙️) → Wallpaper carousel.

If the wallpaper changes after that, then the function is controlled at the theme level.

Method 2: Change the subject to static

Many users don’t realize that the wallpaper carousel is tied to the chosen theme of the decoration. Even if you turned off the autospotter in the launcher settings, some themes from the official Xiaomi store ignore these settings.

How to check and correct:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the section My topics → Current topic.
3. If the theme description contains the words Dynamic, Animated or Super Wallpapers, it should be changed.
4. Choose a simple theme with no effects (e.g. Standard or Minimalism).
5. After applying the new theme, restart the launcher (double press the Home button → swipe up MIUI Launcher).

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 6 Pro with MIUI 10 Some system themes (e.g. Earth Super Wallpaper) cannot be removed by standard means, in which case only resetting themes to standard ones will help (see Method 4).

Method 3: Using ADB to Deep Shut Down

If previous methods have failed, you can lock the carousel at the system settings level with the help of ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer, but is guaranteed to disable the function.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect the Redmi Note 6 Pro to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
4. Download ADB Tools and unpack it into a separate folder.
5. Open the command line in the adb.exe folder and execute the commands:

adb shell


settings put global wallpaper_change_interval 0




settings put secure wallpaper_change_enabled 0

After completing the commands, restart your smartphone. The wallpaper carousel will be completely disabled, including system triggers.

To return the standard settings, use:

adb shell settings delete global wallpaper_change_interval


adb shell settings delete secure wallpaper_change_enabled

Method 4: Resetting the launcher settings to the factory

If the wallpaper carousel appeared after the MIUI update or installing third-party themes, resetting the MIUI Launcher settings can help. This method does not affect user data, but will return the standard desktop look.

How to drop the launcher:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Launcher (or Launcher) list.
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
4. Confirm action. Launcher will restart automatically.

After discharge:

• 🔧 All widgets and shortcuts on the desktop will be removed (save a screenshot of the icons in advance).
• 🎨 Theme will return to standard (Default).
• ⚙️ The wallpaper carousel settings will reset and it can be turned off via the menu (see Method 1).

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 11 and below, a launcher reset can cause folders to disappear on the desktop.We recommend you to make a backup copy beforehand through Settings → System system → Backup.

Method 5: Installation of a third-party launcher

If none of these things worked, the radical solution is to replace the MIUI Launcher with an alternative one, which would completely remove the wallpaper carousel, but change the interface of the smartphone.

Best launchers for the Redmi Note 6 Pro:

• 📱 Nova Launcher – flexible settings, gesture support, no automatic wallpaper change.
• 🎨 Lawnchair is a lightweight open source launcher optimized for Android.
• ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – Minimalist design, high performance.
• 🔧 Action Launcher – Support for adaptive icons and widgets.

How to determine:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play.
2. Open the app and follow the setup wizard.
3. At the end, select Set as default launcher.
4. In the settings of the new launcher, turn off all options associated with dynamic wallpaper.

Important: MIUI 12.5+ may lose system widgets (weather, steps, smart assistant) to return them, and you will have to temporarily return the MIUI Launcher.

Additional Advice and Frequent Mistakes

When you turn off the wallpaper carousel, users often face typical problems. Here's how to avoid them:

• 🔄 Wallpaper is reset after resetting → Check if you have automatic theme updates installed in Settings → Topics → Settings → Auto-update.
• ⚙️ No "carousel wallpaper" item on the menu → Update. MIUI Launcher to the latest version or use ADB.
• 📱 After the launcher was dropped, the icons disappeared. → Restore them from backup or manually.
• 🔒 It's not possible to change the subject. → Make sure you do not have Child Mode or Second Space activated.

If you use wallpapers from Google Wallpapers, they can also change automatically.

1. Open the Google Wallpaper app.
2. Go to My wallpaper.
3. Press three points (⋮) → Settings.
4. Turn off the daily wallpaper.

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If the wallpaper changes after all the manipulations, check if there are apps like Wallpaper Carousel or Live Wallpapers Picker in the installed program list.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel on Redmi Note 6 Pro

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If none of these methods worked, check your smartphone for viruses or unofficial firmware modifications. Some malware can simulate changing wallpapers to display ads.