How to permanently disable the wallpaper carousel in MIUI on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

The wallpaper carousel in MIUI is one of Xiaomi’s most controversial firmware features. On the one hand, it automatically updates the desktop background by offering fresh images from Xiaomi Themes or Google Wallpapers collections. On the other, many users complain about unpredictable change of wallpaper without a request, increased traffic and battery consumption, and intrusive notifications about “recommended” backgrounds. If you are tired of constant changes on the home screen, this article will help completely disable the carousel – both with standard MIUI tools and with hidden settings.

The problem is complicated by the fact that Xiaomi regularly changes the location of options in the menu, and in new versions. MIUI 14/15 And some of the items are hidden, and we've tested all the current methods on Xiaomi devices. 13/14 series, Redmi Note 12/13 and POCO F5/X5 — And they're willing to provide workable solutions even when there's no standard switch in the settings. ADB-commands or superuser rights (root), but we will start with the simplest options.

1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

The most obvious way is to use built-in firmware options. But there are pitfalls: depending on the version of MIUI and regional firmware (Global, EEA, China), the path to settings may differ. Let's look at all the options.

Try the classic route first:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Wallpaper (or Personalization → Wallpaper in MIUI 14+).
3. Slip on the current wallpaper (usually a thumbnail with the inscription Current wallpaper is displayed).
4. At the bottom of the screen, find the Automatic Wallpaper Change Switch or Wallpaper Carousel and turn it off.

If there is no such switch, check the alternative path:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Display. → Additionally. → Wallpaper.
• 🖼️ In some firmware, the option is hidden in Settings → Topics → My wallpaper.
• ⚙️ Nana POCO-Look for the devices. → Special facilities → Wallpaper.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) The standard method may not work due to integration with Xiaomi Cloud services, in which case proceed to the following methods.

2. Disconnection through the "Themes" app

Themes is the main culprit behind automatic wallpaper change, and even if you turn off the carousel in the settings, it can continue to upload new background images in the background to stop it:

Step 1. Open the Theme app (icon with brush and palette).

Step 2. Go to the Wallpaper tab in the bottom menu.

Step 3. In the upper right corner, click on ⋮ → Settings.

Step 4. Find the options:

• 🔄 Automatic Loading of Wallpaper - Turn Off.
• 📥 Download wallpaper only over Wi-Fi – turn it on (if you want to limit traffic).
• 🔔 Notifications for new wallpaper - turn off.

If your version of the application does not have Settings, try long-term pressing on any wallpaper → Information → Disable Recommend similar ones.

3.Use of ADB-commands without root)

If standard methods don't work, you'll have to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which doesn't require superuser rights, but requires a computer and USB Debugging enabled.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect the phone to the PC, confirm the debugging permission.
4. Download ADB Tools and open the command line in the folder with adb.exe.
5. Follow the command:

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

This command completely disables the wallpaper system app responsible for the carousel. To get it back, use:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.miwallpaper

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Redmi Note 11 and later), this command can cause wallpaper to be reset to standard!

4. Disconnect via Google Settings (for wallpaper from Google)

If your carousel is downloading wallpapers from Google Wallpapers (like Earth or Art), the problem lies with Google services.

Step 1. Open Settings → Google → Services on the device → Wallpaper.

Step 2. Turn off the Daily Wallpaper option.

Step 3. Go back and go to Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync.

Step 4: Find Wallpaper and turn off sync.

You can also remove updates for Google Wallpapers:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Wallpapers (or Wallpapers).
3. Press. ⋮ → Remove updates.

5. Radical methods (with root rights)

If none of the above methods work, you have to remove the system applications responsible for the carousel, which requires root rights and can lead to unstable system operation. Use it at your own risk!

List of applications to remove (via Root Explorer or Titanium Backup):

• 📱 com.miui.miwallpaper - the main wallpaper application.
• 🎨 com.android.wallpaper – standard Android wallpaper.
• 🌐 com.google.android.apps.wallpaper — Google Wallpapers.
• 🔄 com.miui.themes – Theme service (disable if you don’t use custom themes).

Once removed, restart the device. Wallpaper will reset to standard, but the carousel will no longer work. To return functionality, you just need to reinstall remote APKs through MIUI System App Installer.

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Before you uninstall system applications, back up via TWRP or MIUI Backup to help restore the system in the event of a crash.

6. Alternative solutions: how to live without a carousel

If you don’t want to completely abandon dynamic wallpaper, but you want to control their change, consider these options:

1. Third-party applications:

• 🌄 Muzei Live Wallpaper – allows you to customize wallpaper sources (including Google Earth) and the frequency of their change.
• 🖼️ Wallpaper Changer – flexible automatic change settings from your chosen collections.
• 🎨 Backdrops – manual selection of wallpaper with the ability to block automatic changes.

2. Use of static wallpaper with effects:

MIUI has built-in paralax-based “live wallpapers” (like 3D Earth or Super Wallpapers) that don’t change automatically, but add dynamics when the screen is tilted.

3.Configure via Nova Launcher:

If you use an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher), it can ignore the system wallpaper. Set a fixed background through the launcher settings: long desktop tap → Wallpaper → select an image from the gallery.

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Third-party launchers (Nova, Apex, Lawnchair) are the only way to completely get rid of MIUI system wallpaper without root rights.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the carousel is turned off, users face a return of the feature after updating or resetting settings. Consider typical scenarios and how to solve them.

Problem 1: Carousel turned on itself after the update MIUI. Solution: Repeat the steps from the first section, because the update may have reset. If it doesn't work, use it. ADB-method.

Problem 2: Wallpaper is reset to standard after rebooting Solution: This is due to the operation of the com.miui.miwallpaper.Either app, disable it via ADB (as in the third section), or install wallpaper through a third-party launcher.

Problem 3: There's no "Automatic wallpaper change" setting. Solution: This is typical of HyperOS or custom firmware. Try:

• 🔧 Use it. ADB shutdown.
• 📵 Remove updates to the Themes app in Settings → Annexes.
• 🛠️ Install a patch through Magisk (requires root).

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