Automatic wallpaper change on the lock screen is one of the “chips” of MIUI firmware that is not popular with all users. The wallpaper carousel not only consumes an additional battery, but can also be annoying with constant design changes, especially for owners of the Xiaomi 11/12/13 series, Redmi Note 10/11/12 and POCO F/X, where the function is turned on by default.
In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off the carousel, from standard settings to hidden settings through ADB. You will learn how to remove automatic wallpaper change to MIUI 12, 13 and 14, and what to do if the function continues to work after disconnection.
⚠️ Important: On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi) K60) post-update MIUI 14 The standard shutdown method may not work, in which case you will need to use alternative methods described in the section on advanced settings.
Why turn off the wallpaper carousel?
At first glance, automatic wallpaper change seems like a harmless function, but in practice it creates several problems:
- 🔋 Increased battery consumption – the system constantly downloads new images from the Xiaomi cloud, even if you do not notice the changes.
- 📶 Data traffic – each wallpaper loading “eats” up to 5-10 MB per month (relevant for users with a limited tariff).
- 🎨 Style mismatch – automatically selected wallpapers may not fit into your design or color scheme.
- 🔄 Instability of work on some devices (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi 9A) Carousel causes lags when unlocked.
According to tests, turning off this feature saves up to 3-7% of battery life per week when using a smartphone actively, and many users note that after deactivating the carousel, the number of accidental restarts of the MIUI launcher decreases.
Method 1: Standard shutdown through settings
On most devices with MIUI 12-14 wallpaper carousel can be turned off via the personalization menu.This method works on Xiaomi Mi 10/11, Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO F3 and other models where the function is not blocked by the manufacturer.
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Wallpaper (or Personalization on new versions of MIUI).
- Select the Lock Screen section.
- Slap the icon. ⚙️ Settings in upper right corner.
- Find the wallpaper carousel option (or Automatic Change) and move the slider to the off position.
- Confirm the action by pressing Ready.
If you don't have Wallpaper Carousel on your menu, it's managed through Xiaomi's cloud services, in which case you go to Method 2.
Check the version of MIUI (Settings → About the phone)
Connect to Wi-Fi (to download alternative wallpaper)
Backup your current wallpaper (Settings → Wallpaper → Save)
Close all background applications-->
Method 2: Disconnecting through the Xiaomi cloud
On devices with MIUI 13/14 (e.g. Xiaomi 12T, Redmi K50), the wallpaper carousel is tied to the Xiaomi account, and to turn it off, you need to change the sync settings:
Steps:
- Go to Settings → Xiaomi account.
- Choose the Cloud. → Synchronization of data.
- Find Wallpaper and turn it off.
- Return to Settings → Wallpaper → Lock screen and manually select a static image.
⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14 Global) after the synchronization is disabled, the wallpaper can be reset to standard. To avoid this, install wallpaper from the gallery, not from preloaded templates.
What to do if the synchronization is not turned off?
Method 3: Resetting themes to standard
Sometimes the wallpaper carousel is activated along with the custom themes from the Mi Theme Store, and even if you delete the theme, the feature may remain active to remove it completely:
Algorithm of action:
- 📱 Open the Themes app (or Mi Theme Store).
- 🔍 Go to the section My topics → Current theme.
- 🔄 Click Reset to Standard (or Restore by Default).
- 🖼️ After resetting manually set the wallpaper through Settings → Wallpaper.
If after resetting the theme, the carousel still works, check the launcher settings:
- Click the empty space on the main screen.
- Select Screen Settings (or Launcher Settings).
- Turn off the option Dynamic Wallpaper or Wallpaper Animation.
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If the app icons are missing after resetting themes, restart the device. MIUI sometimes doesn't apply changes immediately because of the launcher's cache.
Method 4: ADB-Teams for experienced users
On some devices (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi K60 Pro), the wallpaper carousel is locked at the system level, in which case only disconnecting through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) will help. This method requires a connection to a computer, but it works on all versions of MIUI 12-14.
Instructions:
- Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.
adb shell settings put global lockscreen_wallpaper_enabled 0
adb shell settings put global lockscreen_wallpaper_allow_change 0Reset the device.
Once these commands are executed, the wallpaper carousel will be disabled at the system level, and it will not be turned on back through the standard settings. To return the function, use the same commands, replacing 0 with 1.
| Model of the device | Does it work? ADB-method? | Alternative method |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 11/12/13 | Yes. | Method 1 or 2 |
| Redmi Note 10/11 | Yes (reboot required) | Method 3 |
| POCO F3/F4 | Yes (sometimes root rights are required) | Resetting the topics |
| Xiaomi Pad 5/6 | No (blocking on tablets) | Disconnection through the cloud |
Method 5: Solving problems after disconnection
Sometimes, after the wallpaper carousel is deactivated, you have side effects like a black lock screen, a wallpaper reset, or a launcher error, and here's how to fix them:
- ⚫ Black Lock Screen: Set Wallpaper Manually through Settings → If it doesn't work, reset the launcher settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data.
- 🔄 Wallpaper resets after rebooting: Disable battery optimization for the Theme app. Set wallpaper from the file (not from standard templates).
- ⚙️ No settings saved: Check if the Child Mode or Second Space is on. Update the firmware to the latest version (in old builds) MIUI There were wallpaper bugs).
⚠️ Note: If after manipulation with wallpaper lost widgets on the lock screen (weather, notifications), they need to configure again through Settings → Lock screen → Widgets.
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On devices with MIUI 14, after the carousel is turned off, you may need to manually install wallpaper for both screens (lock and main).
Alternatives to wallpaper carousel
If you don’t like the standard carousel but want a variety, consider these options:
- 🌄 Wallpaper apps: Wallpaper Engine (requires root on Android); Muzei is an automatic wallpaper change from art galleries; Zedge is a large base of static and animated wallpapers.
- 🎨 Manual rotation: Create a folder with your favorite wallpaper in the gallery. Change them manually once a week through Settings → Wallpaper.
- 🖼️ Google Live Wallpapers: Install Google Wallpapers from Play Market. Select Daily Wallpaper category (change once a day).
The advantage of third-party apps is that they are not tied to the Xiaomi cloud and do not consume the battery as actively as the built-in carousel. For example, Muzei updates wallpaper only when connected to Wi-Fi, and Zedge allows you to adjust the change rate.