How to remove or disable wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: all working ways

Factory wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 not always please users: someone gets tired of bright pictures, someone interferes with animation when changing the desktop, and some after updating MIUI even lose the opportunity to change the background. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to disable or replace wallpaper – from basic settings to hidden functions and even commands through ADB.

The Redmi Note 9 (M2003J15SC/M2003J15SS) is that MIUI often blocks wallpaper changes due to power optimizations or bugs in themes. If the standard way through Settings → Wallpaper doesn't work, don't rush to reset your phone. We've compiled 5 proven methods, including bypassing restrictions through third-party launchers and system toulses.

Important: some activities require developer rights or PC connectivity, and if you're a beginner, start with the first three, they're safe and don't require deep knowledge.

1. Standard method: changing wallpaper through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI 12-14 tools, which is suitable if the system has not blocked access to wallpaper settings due to a failure or manufacturer restrictions.

Open the Settings menu → Personalization → Wallpaper. Here you will see three tabs:

• 📱 Home screen - background of the desktop;
• 🔒 Lock screen – image on the locked screen;
• 🎨 Topics - ready-made wallpaper packages from Xiaomi.

To remove the wallpaper completely (leave a black background), manually select the color from the palette at the bottom of the screen.

1. Put the home screen on the tab;
2. Scroll down to the Color section;
3. Choose Black or Dark Grey;
4. Press Apply.

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If the list is not black, try downloading a minimalist theme from the Topics section (e.g., Pure Black or Dark Mode).

⚠️ Warning: Some Redmi Note 9 firmwares may reset the background after a few hours after choosing a color. MIUI, Memory optimization solution: use a third-party launcher (mode 3).

2. Resetting wallpaper through "Themes" (if the standard method does not work)

If Wallpaper is not available or changes do not apply, try resetting the current theme to the factory one.This often helps with glitch after the system update.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Personalization → Topics;
2. In the upper right corner, click on the icon. ⚙️ (Settings);
3. Choose Reset to the default theme;
4. Confirm the action.

After reset, the system will use standard MIUI wallpaper (usually an abstract gradient or Xiaomi logo). Now try changing the background again through Settings → Wallpaper.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware, resetting theme may result in the removal of custom icons and widgets. Take screenshots of shortcuts in advance to quickly restore the desktop.

3.Using a third-party launcher (the best way for black background)

If MIUI is persistently returning factory wallpaper, install an alternative launcher.This software completely replaces the standard Redmi Note 9 interface, allowing you to flexibly customize backgrounds, icons and animations.

Recommended launchers for black background:

• 🖤 Nova Launcher – supports transparency settings, adaptive icons and gestures;
• ⚫ Black Wallpaper Launcher – specialised for dark themes with True Black feature" (AMOLED-optimization);
• 🎨 Lawnchair is a lightweight open source launcher with support for Android 10+.

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play;
2. After installation, click Home and select a new launcher as the main one;
3. Press your finger on your desktop → Wallpaper → choose black or upload your image;
4. In the launcher settings, turn off animations (Effects section) if they interfere.

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Important: After installing the launcher wallpaper MIUI They'll stay in the system, but you won't see them. To return the standard interface, go to Settings. → Annexes → By default. → Launcher and select MIUI Launcher.

4. Disable wallpaper via ADB (for power users)

If none of the above methods worked, the radical method remains: ADB commands. This is an Android debugging tool that allows you to manually change system settings.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Follow the instructions accurately and do not change other parameters.

Steps:

1. Enable Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone; tap the MIUI Version 7 times; Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers; Activate Debugging over USB.

Redmi Note 9

ADB Tools

Win + R

cmd

adb devices

(The name of your device should appear)

adb shell cmd wallpaper clear

or for a forced black background:

adb shell settings put global wallpaper_colors "0xff000000,0xff000000"

After you execute the commands, restart your phone. If the background hasn't changed, try re-applying the wallpaper through the MIUI settings.

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5. Radical-method: reset to factory settings

If the wallpaper is embedded in the system due to a firmware failure or virus, the last chance is a complete reset of the phone. This will delete all data, so use the method only as a last resort.

How to reset the Redmi Note 9:

1. Backup: Photo/video to Gallery → Albums → Export; Contacts – sync with Google Account; Messages – use Mi Mover or SMS Backup & Restore.

Settings → About the phone → Resetting settings

Erase all data

After restarting, set your phone as new.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note 9 firmware may have an activation error after reset, "This device is linked to another Mi Account." To avoid locking, untie your phone from your Xiaomi account before resetting. → Mi Account → Get out.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after successfully changing the wallpaper, Redmi Note 9 users are plagued with bugs, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔄 Wallpaper resets after reset: Reason: MIUI Optimizes memory and resets user settings. Solution - disable optimization for launcher in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Battery → No restrictions.
• 🖼️ The black background is displayed in gray: This is a feature AMOLED-To achieve "true black", use the Dark Mode theme or Black Wallpaper Launcher.
• ❌ No Wallpaper button in settings: Probably a custom firmware installed on the phone or an ad blocker has removed system components. MIUI through settings → Updating the system.

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If after all the manipulations, the wallpaper does not change, check the phone for viruses (for example, through Malwarebytes).

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