How to turn off changing wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi: 4 working ways

The automatic wallpaper change feature on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones can be annoying, especially when the background of the desktop changes without your desire, most often due to built-in MIUI themes that activate rotation of wallpaper on a schedule or when changing the time of day. Fortunately, you can turn this feature off in several ways, and we will discuss each of them in detail.

Many users have a problem when, after updating MIUI or installing a new theme, wallpapers spontaneously change, which is not only distracting, but can be confusing — especially if you are used to a certain background. In this article, you will find current methods for all modern Redmi models (including Redmi Note 11/12, Redmi 10/13 and others), and learn how to prevent the feature from being turned on again after resetting.

Before you start settings, make sure that your device has the latest version of MIUI installed. In older firmware (before MIUI 12), the interface may be slightly different, but the general principle remains the same. If you use custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS), some menu items may not be available - in which case, refer to the section on alternative methods.

Why do the wallpapers change automatically?

The reason usually lies in one of three settings:

1. Active theme with dynamic wallpaper support (for example, the themes from the Super Wallpaper section in MIUI Themes).
2. The function of the Wallpaper Automan in the settings of the lock screen or desktop.
3. Third-party apps (such as Google Wallpapers or Zedge) that have the rights to change backgrounds.

Method 1: Disabling the auto changer in the theme settings

The most obvious and quickest method is to deactivate the feature right in the theme menu, which works on all Redmi devices with MIUI 12 and later, including the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi 11 Prime and other popular models.

For this:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to the section My topics → Choose an active topic.
3. Scroll down and find the Wallpaper Automan option (or Dynamic Wallpaper).
4. Switch the slider to the off position.

If you don't have an option, your theme doesn't support the driver, in which case you can change the theme to a standard one (e.g. Basic or MIUI Default).

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure you have enough battery power (minimum 30%)

Close all background applications except the Themes

Take a screenshot of the current wallpaper in case of a failure-->

What to do if the option is grey?

Sometimes the wallpaper autodisplay point may be inactive, and it happens for two reasons:

• 🔹 Theme does not support dynamic wallpaper (try another theme).
• 🔹 The device has a beta version installed MIUI Error-free (resolve to upgrade to stable version).

Method 2: Configure the lock screen and desktop

In some versions of the MIUI (especially on the Redmi 9/9A/9C), the wallpaper driver is controlled not through the Theme app, but through the display settings.

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen (or Settings → Desktop on some models).

2. Find the Wallpaper or Background picture section.

3. If there is an option Automatic change or Rotation of wallpaper, turn it off.

4. For reliability, install static wallpaper manually (click Select Wallpaper → Gallery).

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro and older models, the path may differ: Settings → Additional → Lock screen → Wallpaper style.

Redmi Note 12/11

Redmi 10/10A/10C

Redmi 9/9A/9T

Redmi Note 8/8 Pro

Another model-->

Method 3: Disconnect through the developer settings

If standard methods don’t work, you can use hidden MIUI options, which are suitable for power users and require developer mode activation.

1. Activate the Developer Mode:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times in a row)

Then you will be notified that you have become a developer.

2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers.

3. Find the option to turn off automatic wallpaper change (or Disable Wallpaper Rotation on English firmware).

4. Reset the device.

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Note: Not all versions of MIUI include this option. If you don't, don't change the other options on the developer menu, which can disrupt the stability of the system.

Alternative:

If you don’t have the option, try resetting the Tomes to the standard:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find themes → Storage → Clear the data.
3. Restart the phone and set the wallpaper manually.

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Before resetting the Topic application data, back up your favorite wallpapers – they are saved in the MIUI/Theme folder on the internal drive.

Method 4: Removing Third-Party Wallpaper Apps

Sometimes, third-party programs like Google Wallpapers, Zedge or WallpapersCraft are the culprits of autoshifting, and these apps may have the rights to change backgrounds even without your knowledge.

To check and fix the problem:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Sort the list by Permissions and find apps with access to Change Wallpaper.
3. Open the suspicious application → Permissions → Turn off Change Wallpaper.
4. If the problem has not gone away, remove the app altogether.

🔍 How to identify the culprit?

• 📱 Check the Settings. → Battery → Battery usage – apps that actively change wallpaper can consume more energy.
• 🔄 Set the static wallpaper by hand and observe for 1-2 days. If it hasn't changed, the problem is solved.

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Note: Some system applications (e.g. com.miui.home) can also affect wallpaper, and removing or disabling them will cause MIUI shells to malfunction!

Additional Advice and Warnings

If none of these methods worked, try the following:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version:

Settings → About the phone → System update

In new versions, bugs with auto-shifting wallpaper are often corrected.

2. Reset your phone settings (extreme case):

Settings → Additional → Resetting settings → Resetting all settings

Note:

3. Use third-party launchers:

Applications like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair allow you to fix wallpaper regardless of the MIUI system settings.

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If the problem occurred after the MIUI update, try to roll back to the previous version via Fastboot or contact the Xiaomi service center.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users make common mistakes when trying to disable the wallpaper auto-swafter, and here are the most common ones:

❌ Ignoring updates:

In older versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 11), the wallpaper settings interface is very different. If you haven't updated your phone in a while, install the latest firmware first.

❌ Removal of systemic themes:

Some users try to remove embedded themes through ADB or Root, which leads to the shell crashing.Instead, just turn off the automan, as described above.

❌ Use of “optimizers":

Applications like Clean Master or DU Speed Booster often promise to fix wallpaper settings, but in fact only complicate the problem. Avoid them.

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Warning: If after all the manipulations, the wallpaper continues to change, check your phone for viruses using Google Play Protect or Malwarebytes. Some malware can simulate changing the wallpaper to display ads.

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