How to permanently disable the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 128GB: a step-by-step guide

Automatic wallpaper change on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (modification) 128GB) — The constantly changing background of the desktop is not only distracting, but also consumes additional battery, as the system regularly downloads new images from the cloud or local gallery. Especially annoying is this feature of owners of smartphones with a shell MIUI 12/13/14, where the carousel is activated by default after updates.

In this article, we will analyze three proven ways to turn off the carousel: through standard settings. MIUI, by means of an alternative launcher and ADB-Each method is suitable for different versions of firmware, including global (MIUI Global) and Chinese (MIUI You will also learn how to avoid accidentally re-enable the feature and what to do if the wallpaper continues to change after resetting the settings.

Why does the wallpaper carousel turn on on itself?

The dynamic wallpaper function in Redmi Note 9 Pro is managed by com.miui.gallery and integrated into the MIUI Launcher system launcher.

• 🔄 Update MIUI: After installing a new firmware version (for example, with MIUI 12.5 on MIUI 13) wallpaper settings are dropped to factory.
• ☁️ Sync with Mi Account: If you are logged in to Xiaomi and previously used a carousel on another device, settings can be transferred automatically.
• 📱 System optimization: Security sometimes “cleanses” the launcher cache, which leads to the return of standard parameters.
• 🎨 Topics MIUI: Installing some themes from the official Themes store forcefully activates dynamic wallpaper.

Important: On the Redmi Note 9 Pro with 128GB of memory, the carousel can be more aggressive, as the system believes that the user has enough space to store temporary wallpaper files. In models with 64GB, this feature is often disabled by default.

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (without root)

The simplest method, which works on all versions of MIUI (11 to 14) and does not require additional programs.

1. Open Settings → Wallpaper (or Personalization in new versions).
2. Select the Desktop Wallpaper section.
3. If the option of wallpaper carousel or Dynamic wallpaper is active, tap it.
4. Switch the slider to the off position or select a static image from the gallery.
5. Click Apply and confirm the selection.

⚠️ Note: In some firmware (for example, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced) The carousel option is hidden. To find it, select any static background first, then go back to the wallpaper menu and the item should appear.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Backup of current wallpaper (screenshot)

Disable theme synchronization in Settings → Mi Account → Synchronization

Close all background applications (especially the Gallery)-->

If after these actions the wallpaper continues to change, the cause may be:

• 🔄 Launcher's cache: Clear app data MIUI Launcher in Settings → Annexes → Application management.
• 📱 Wallpaper Widget: Remove the widget from the desktop, if it is installed there.
• ☁️ Cloud Services: Turn off automatic wallpaper loading in Settings → Wallpaper. → Settings → Auto-update.

Method 2: Installation of an alternative launcher

If standard settings don't work, the radical solution is to replace the system MIUI Launcher with a third-party one, which not only removes the carousel, but also adds new personalization features.

Installation instructions:

1. Download. APK-Launcher file (e.g. Nova Launcher) from official source.
2. Install the file by allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Rights).
3. After installation, click Home and select a new launcher as your primary.
4. In the launcher settings, disable all options associated with dynamic wallpaper.

⚠️ Note: When using alternative launchers, some chips may stop working MIUI, for example:

• 🔍 Quick search for apps swipe down.
• 📱 Navigation gestures MIUI (You will need to use standard Android).
• 🔋 Optimizing the battery for background processes.

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Before installing a third-party launcher, back up your home screen through Settings → Additional → Backup. This will allow you to quickly return a standard MIUI Launcher if you don’t like the new one.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If the first two methods fail, the radical way is to turn off the carousel via the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a PC connection and basic command line knowledge, but is guaranteed to remove the function at the system level.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock Developer Settings, then turn on Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 9 Pro to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) and type: adb devices Make sure the device is identified (serial number should appear).
3. Run the command to disable the carousel: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper This command completely disables the Wallpaper system application, including all associated services. To return functionality, use adb shell pm enable com.miui.miwallpaper.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Attention: After completing this command:

• 🖼️ Will disappear the ability to change wallpaper through standard settings MIUI.
• 🔄 Updates MIUI can return the application to an active state.
• 📱 To change the background, you will need to use third-party applications (for example, Wallpapers by Google).

How to prevent the carousel from being re-enabled?

Even after a successful shutdown, the carousel can return to avoid:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Update the system. ⚙️ (setting) → Auto-update → Off..

Stop themes synchronizing.

Settings → Mi Account → Synchronization → Topics

Turn off the slider.

Freeze system applications

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Use Titanium Backup or App Quarantine to block com.miui.miwallpaper and com.miui.gallery.

Create a backup of your settings

Once the carousel is turned off, back up through Settings → Additional → Backup. When reset, you can reconfigure.

If you use the Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI China firmware, additionally disable the Mi Cloud Sync service in your account settings, which is the one that most often returns dynamic wallpaper after a reboot.

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The most reliable way to avoid re-energizing the carousel is to combine the shutdown through ADB + renewal MIUI. However, this will deprive you of new system functions.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you turn off the carousel, Redmi Note 9 Pro users face typical problems.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: On some beta firmware (MIUI 14 Beta) the carousel is only disconnected through ADB.
• 🔧 Superuser Rights: On rooted devices, you can delete an up file MiWallpaper.apk from /system/priv-app/.
• ☁️ Cloud Services: In Settings → Wallpaper. → Settings turn off Loading Wallpaper from the Cloud.