How to remove wallpaper from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: all working methods

Why do the wallpaper appear on the lock screen and can it be removed?

The lock screen on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 defaults to show the same wallpaper as the home screen – this is the standard behavior of the MIUI firmware. For many users, this design seems redundant: the background is blurred, weather or notification widgets are superimposed, and the interface itself looks overloaded. Unfortunately, in the Redmi Note 8 there is no direct option to “disable wallpaper on lock” in the settings menu, but you can circumvent this limitation in several ways.

In this article, we'll break down 4 working methods, from simple (through standard settings) to advanced (using ADB), and we'll also find out why some methods stop working after the MIUI 12/13/14 update, and how to fix it. If you need to not just remove the wallpaper, but make the lock screen minimal, here you will find solutions for any task.

All instructions are checked on the Redmi Note 8 (model ginkgo/willow) firmware MIUI 11–14. On other Xiaomi devices (e.g. Redmi Note) 9 or POCO X3) The paths to the menu may be different.

Method 1: Change the wallpaper through “Themes” (the simplest method)

The most obvious way is to install wallpapers that visually blend into the background of the lock, like monochromatic black or white, which doesn't turn the wallpaper off completely, but makes it invisible. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the “Themes” app** (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Wallpaper section → Lock screen.
3. Choose wallpaper with minimalist design (for example, Black, Gradient or Blurr).
4. Click Apply and confirm the changes.

If your MIUI version doesn’t have a separate section for the lock screen, try:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Wallpaper and choose different backgrounds for the main screen and lock.
• 🎨 Use wallpaper with transparency (download.png file with alpha channel and install through gallery).
• 🖼️ Install live wallpapers, which are displayed statically on the lock.

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If there is no suitable wallpaper in the "Themes", download APK-wallpaper MIUI (for example, MIUI APKMirror's Wallpapers, and you can manually install it.

Limitation: On MIUI 13+, some wallpaper automatically adjusts to a dark/light theme, so the black background can turn grey. To avoid this, turn off the responsive theme in Settings → Display → Dark Mode → Dark Mode Settings.

Method 2: Disable Wallpaper Blurring through “Developer Settings”

By default, MIUI blurs the wallpaper on the lock screen so that the notification text is better visible. This blur can be turned off - the background will remain, but will become less noticeable.

Activate Developer Mode (click 7 times on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone)

Connect your phone to charge (recommended for stability)

Backup important data (developer settings may affect system performance)-->

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap 7 times on the MIUI Version.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers (or Settings → System → Advanced Settings → For Developers).
3. Find the option to Disable lockscreen wallpaper blur (in English firmware - Disable lockscreen wallpaper blur).
4. Activate the switch and restart the phone.

If you don’t have this option, try an alternative route:

1. In the Developer Settings, enable USB Debugging.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global lockscreen_wallpaper_blured 0
3. Reset the device.

On the Redmi Note 8 with MIUI 14 Global, blur may not be available due to Xiaomi’s policy for European firmware, in which case only the ADB method will help (see Method 4).

Method 3: Using a third-party launcher (without root)

If standard methods don't work, you can get around the limitations of MIUI with a third-party launcher, like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair, you can customize wallpaper separately for the home screen and lock. Here's how to do it:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Launch the launcher and go to its settings (Long press → Settings).
3. Select Wallpaper → Lock screen and set a monochromatic background.
4. Return to Settings → Home Screen → Style and select No Wallpaper for the home screen.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎯 It works without root and ADB.
• 🔄 Allows you to flexibly adjust wallpaper for different screens.
• 📱 Compatible with most versions MIUI.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ The launcher consumes additional RAM (~50–100 MB).
• ⚠️ Some widgets MIUI (For example, weather may be incorrect.

Method 4: Completely disabling wallpaper through ADB (for advanced)

If you need to remove wallpaper completely from the lock screen (leaving only hours and notifications), you will need to use ADB, the Android debugging tool.This method works on all versions of MIUI, but requires a connection to a PC.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-Drivers (download from Android Developers website).
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB phone-on.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi Note 8 to your PC and allow debugging (a request will appear on the phone screen).
2. Open the command prompt (Win + R → enter cmd) and execute: adb devices Make sure the device is identified (its serial number should appear).
3. Enter the command to disable wallpaper: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_wallpaper 0
4. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If you have left the wallpaper after the reboot, try an alternative command:

adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_wallpaper_enabled 0

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ADB commands are temporary — after resetting or updating MIUI, they need to be reused. Magisk and the MIUI Blur Remover module are required for permanent effect.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause system failures. Before executing commands, back up your data through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

What do you do if nothing works?

If none of these methods helped, the problem may be related to:

• 🔄 Update MIUI: In new versions, Xiaomi blocks wallpaper changes through ADB. The solution is to roll back on the old firmware or use Magisk.
• 📱 Regional firmware: In Chinese (China) ROM) Global and Global (Global) ROM) version MIUI Try changing the region through Settings. → Additionally. → Region.
• 🔒 Security Policy: Some operators (e.g. Tinkoff Mobile or Tele2) They block changes in system settings, so the solution is to drop the phone to the factory or reflash it.

If you are ready for radical measures, consider:

• 🛠️ Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) where there are no restrictions MIUI.
• 🔓 Getting root rights and installing a module MIUI Blur Remover via Magisk.
• 📲 Use an alternative lock screen (applications like AcDisplay or Always On) AMOLED).

⚠️ Note: Installing custom firmware or getting root will void Xiaomi's warranty and may cause the device to work unstable.Pre-check firmware compatibility with Redmi Note model before the procedure 8 (ginkgo/willow).

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the lock screen