How to permanently disable changing wallpaper on the lock screen Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

The lock screen on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is often a source of annoyance for users due to automatically changing wallpapers. Super Wallpapers or dynamic MIUI wallpapers may seem an interesting solution in the early days, but over time, the constant change of pictures begins to distract, drain the battery and even slow down the system, especially for owners of budget models, where every percentage of charge counts.

Compounding the problem, Xiaomi regularly updates its wallpaper algorithms, and standard settings don’t always allow it to be completely disabled.In some versions of MIUI 12-14, the option is hidden so deep that users spend hours searching for it. This article will help you figure out how to permanently remove changing wallpaper on the lock screen – from simple ways in the settings menu to radical solutions through ADB and third-party utilities.

Why does Xiaomi automatically change the wallpaper on the lock?

The dynamic wallpaper change feature was introduced in MIUI 12 as part of the concept of a "live desktop" and is designed to:

• 🎨 Diversify the user’s visual experience while avoiding monotony
• 🔋 Optimize battery consumption with dark themes (in theory)
• 🌍 Adjust to the time of day or weather (for example, show the sunset in the evening)
• 📱 Advertise branded wallpaper Xiaomi and partners (in some regions)

However, in practice, users face the opposite effect:

• ⚡ Increased battery consumption due to constant screen redrawing
• 🐢 Slowing down animations when unlocked (especially on weak Snapdragon chips) 4xx or Helio G)
• 🔄 Unpredictable wallpaper changes when the system ignores user preferences
• 📵 Display errors (blurred or cropped pictures)

It is important to understand that the mechanism of wallpaper change works differently depending on:

• 📱 Smartphone models (Redmi Note 10 Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra)
• 🔢 Versions MIUI (into MIUI 14 logic is different from MIUI 12.5)
• 🌐 Regional firmware (global, Chinese, European)

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

To start with, the simplest method that works on most MIUI 12-14 devices is that you don't need root rights or extra software.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slip on the item Wallpaper lock screen (or Wallpaper in English firmware).
3. At the top of the screen, select the Static tab.
4. Scroll down and select any wallpaper from the Basic section (usually monochromatic or standard MIUI images).
5. Click Apply and confirm the selection for the lock screen only.

If you change the wallpaper after that, then you have Super Wallpapers or Theme of the Day activated on your device.

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After changing the wallpaper, restart the phone - this will help reset the system cache and fix the changes.

Method 2: Disable the Super Wallpapers function

Super Wallpapers is Xiaomi's proprietary technology that creates paralax and animation on the desktop and lock screen, and it often causes uncontrolled wallpaper changes to turn it off.

Steps:

1. Press the free space on the main screen (not on lock!).
2. At the bottom of the screen will appear menu – select Wallpaper.
3. Go to the Super Wallpapers tab (usually the first one).
4. In the upper right corner, tap the icon. ⚙️ Settings.
5. Turn off the Auto-change (or Auto-change) slider.
6. Go back and select static wallpaper from another tab.

On some devices (such as the Xiaomi Mi 11 with MIUI 13), the automatic change option may be hidden behind an additional menu.If you don't see the slider, try applying static wallpaper first and then going back to settings - sometimes this will unlock hidden settings.

Method 3: Resetting themes and wallpaper to factory

If previous methods didn't work, the problem could be the current design theme, and many MIUI themes have dynamic elements built in that can't be turned off separately, so the solution is to reset everything to factory settings.

How to do this:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the section My topics → Current topic.
3. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Reset settings.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the changes to be applied.
5. After resetting, reset the static wallpaper through the lock screen settings.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting themes will bring back all visual settings to factory settings, including fonts, icons and color schemes. MIUI Theme Store will have to be re-installed.

Alternatively, you can set a minimalist theme without animations:

• Open Topics → Online.
• In the search box, enter Minimal or Pure.
• Select a theme marked No Animation or Static.
• Use it and check if there is a problem with the wallpaper.

Method 4: Using ADB to Forced Shutdown

If the software methods didn't work, you'd have to debug through ADB, which requires you to connect your phone to your computer, but it's 100 percent effective, and it's good for power users.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original)
• 🛠️ Utilities. ADB Fastboot (download from the official Android website)
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB phone-on

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Turn on USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.

Command line.

Terminal

ADB

adb devices

Your phone’s serial number should appear.

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_wallpaper_enabled 0

Reboot the phone.

If the problem persists, try an additional command:

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

⚠️ Warning: This command disables system service MIUI, In rare cases, this can cause a launcher to malfunction. To get it back, use adb shell pm enable com.miui.miservice.

Method 5: Installation of a third-party launcher

If you're tired of not only the changing wallpaper, but also the other limitations of MIUI, the radical solution is to install an alternative launcher, which will allow you to fully control the appearance of the phone, including the lock screen.

The best options for Xiaomi:

• 🌟 Nova Launcher – flexible setup, gesture support, no advertising
• 🎨 Lawnchair is a lightweight open source launcher optimized for weak devices
• 🔧 Hyperion Launcher – Maximum customization, including lock screen
• 📱 POCO Launcher (official) – a simplified version from Xiaomi without unnecessary animations

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. After installation, click Home and select the new launcher as default.
3. In the launcher settings, find the Lock Screen or Wallpaper section.
4. Turn off the Dynamic Wallpaper and Automan options.
5. Set a static image through the launcher menu.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Complete control over wallpaper and animations
• ✅ The ability to use wallpaper in permission 4K cropless
• ✅ Lack of advertising and unnecessary system processes MIUI

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Certain functions MIUI (For example, Always-on Display may not work properly.
• ❌ It will take time to adjust gestures and widgets

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The side launchers don't always block wallpaper change at the system level. If the problem persists, combine this with the ADB shutdown.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the ways, but the wallpaper on the lock screen is still changing, the problem may be related to:

• 🔄 Work failure MIUI (Resetting to factory settings)
• 📦 Conflict with installed themes or applications (e.g. Zedge or Wallpapers Craft)
• 🔧 Error in regional firmware (relevant to Chinese versions) MIUI)

Radical measures:

1. Reset to factory settings: Create a backup of data. Go to Settings → About phone → Reset. Choose to Erase all data.
2. Reflash to global version of MIUI: Download the official firmware for your model from Xiaomi. Use the Mi Flash Tool for installation.
3. Custom firmware installation (e.g. LineageOS or Pixel Experience): Requires unlocking the bootloader and root rights. Completely removes all MIUI features, including dynamic wallpaper.

⚠️ Warning: Flashing and unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty and may lead to a device blink if you do not do the right thing. Use this method only if other options are exhausted.

FAQ: Frequent questions about dynamic wallpaper on Xiaomi