How to permanently disable the wallpaper carousel on the Redmi 10 lock screen: 4 proven methods

Automatic wallpaper change on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 10 is a feature that is not popular with everyone. constantly changing pictures are not only distracting, but also consume battery power, and sometimes even slow down the unlocking of the smartphone. If you are tired of the endless carousel of background images and want to fix one static wallpaper – this is the guide for you.

Depending on the version of MIUI, the ways to disable it may vary. We tested all the current methods on Redmi 10 (Models 2021-2023) and collected working solutions, from standard settings to hidden developer parameters. Importantly, some menu items may be called differently in localized firmware, so we will specify alternative names.

Why does the wallpaper carousel turn on on itself?

The dynamic wallpaper change function on the lock screen is activated for several reasons:

• 🔄 Update MIUI: After installing the new firmware version, many settings are reset, including background images.
• 📱 Theme packages: When installing themes from the Mi Theme Store, some of them automatically include wallpaper animations.
• ⚙️ Resetting: Even a partial reset of personalization options can bring the carousel back.
• 🤖 Optimization of the system: MIUI Sometimes it changes settings to improve performance (according to Xiaomi algorithms).

On Redmi 10, the most common problem is when you upgrade to MIUI 13/14, where the carousel function has become more aggressive, for example, if you previously disabled it manually, it may be activated again after the update, and some users note that the carousel is turned on when you connect to Mi Account — probably due to the synchronization of cloud themes.

Method 1: Disconnection through standard wallpaper settings

The easiest way is to use built-in personalization options, and it works on most versions of MIUI, including Redmi 10 with MIUI 12-14 firmware.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Wallpaper section (or Lock Screen → Wallpaper in some versions).
3. Select the Lock Screen tab (not to be confused with Home Screen).
4. Scroll down to the Dynamic Wallpaper or Wallpaper Carousel block.
5. Switch the slider to the off position (or uncheck if it is a checkbox).
6. Confirm the action by clicking Ready or Save.

If you don’t have a wallpaper carousel item on your menu, try an alternative path:

1. Press the empty space on the lock screen (without unlocking the phone).
2. In the menu that appears, select Wallpaper Settings.
3. Go to the Lock tab and find the Automan option or Dynamic Wallpaper.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14 is hidden behind the optional menu. If you can't see the slider, try clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner of the wallpaper settings screen - there may be an option option.

Method 2: Reset themes to standard (if the carousel returned after installing the theme)

If the problem occurred after installing a custom theme from the Mi Theme Store, it most likely contains built-in wallpaper animation, in which case resetting themes to factory settings will help.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Theme (or Personalization → Theme).
2. In the upper right corner, click on the icon ⋮ (three dots and choose My themes.
3. Find an active topic (marked with a tick) and tap it.
4. At the bottom of the screen, click Remove or Reset (if the theme is system, there will be a default button).
5. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

After the reboot, check the lock screen, the carousel should disappear. If not, try manually setting static wallpaper:

1. Return to the Settings → Wallpaper → Lock screen.
2. Select any picture from the gallery or standard MIUI wallpaper.
3. Click Apply and make sure that the Automan option is disabled.

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If the carousel is left after resetting the theme, try clearing the Themes app cache in the app settings. This often helps with wallpaper glitches.

Method 3: Disconnect via developer settings (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use hidden MIUI options, which requires you to turn on the developer mode, but gives you access to additional options.

Steps:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Find the MIUI Version and tap it 7 times in a row. You will be notified of becoming a developer!

Settings

For developers

Drawing

Animation.

Turn off wallpaper animation

Disable Wallpaper Carousel

Reboot the phone.

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

1. In the Developer Settings, find the MIUI Local Service.
2. Turn on the option of debugging wallpaper (if any).
3. Go back to the wallpaper settings and check if there is a point to turn off the carousel.

⚠️ Note: Not all versions MIUI Some of the firmwares in Redmi 10 (e.g. global) MIUI 13.0.6) may not be available, in which case move on to the next method.

Method 4: Using ADB to force shutdown (100% working method)

If all previous methods have failed, the most reliable option is to disable the carousel via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to a computer, but is guaranteed to remove the animation on any version of MIUI.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 📱 USB-Type C Cable (original so there are no connection issues).
• 🔧 Installed drivers ADB Fastboot (you can download from the official website of Android Developers).
• 🔒 Included debugging by USB phone-on.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → Developer → Find USB debugging and activate it. Confirm resolution by pressing OK in the window that appears.

Redmi 10

File transfer

Command line.

Windows

Terminal

macOS/Linux

adb devices

Make sure your phone appears on the list (its serial number should appear).

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_wallpaper_carousel_enabled 0

adb reboot

If the carousel returns after the restart, repeat the command and additionally enter:

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

This command will disable the system wallpaper application, but it can cause failures when manually changing background images, only use it if other methods do not help.

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ADB-commands are the most reliable way to disable the carousel, but it requires caution. Improper use can disrupt the system. Always check the commands before running.

Additional tips: how to prevent the carousel from being re-enabled

Even after a successful shutdown, the carousel can return after an update or reset. To avoid this, follow these recommendations:

• 🔕 Turn off automatic theme updates: Go to Settings → Theme → Settings (cog icon) Turn off Auto Update Themes and Topics Recommendations.
• 🚫 Stop syncing wallpaper with Mi Account: Open Settings → Xiaomi account → Synchronize. Find the Wallpaper Point and turn it off.
• 📵 Limit background processes for the Themes app: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Select the Battery. → Limit background activity.
• 🔄 Back up wallpaper settings: Use apps like Swift Backup (root rights required) to save your current wallpaper and its settings.

If you frequently install new themes, check other users’ reviews before applying them – some themes forcefully include a wallpaper carousel, and this is not always stated in the description.

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Before installing MIUI updates, back up your settings through Settings → Additional → Backup. This will allow you to quickly restore personalization if the carousel returns after the update.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you turn off the carousel, you often have typical problems, and here are the most common ones and the ways to solve them:

Another common mistake is to try to disable the carousel through third-party apps from Google Play, which require root rights or do not work on MIUI, and we do not recommend using them, as they can disrupt the stability of the system.

⚠️ Note: If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), standard methods may not work, in which case, look for a solution in your firmware settings or on topic forums (like the one you use, 4PDA).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions