How to turn off changing wallpaper on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Automatic wallpaper change on Xiaomi smartphones is a feature that is not popular with everyone. For some, it is a way to diversify the interface, for others it is an annoying element that eats battery power and traffic. Especially annoying is the uncontrolled rotation of background images when the system itself selects pictures from the gallery or downloads them from the Mi Cloud.

The problem is complicated by the fact that in different versions MIUI (12 to 14) the path to disabling this feature may be different, and sometimes the option is completely hidden from the user. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways from standard settings to use. ADB-You will also learn how to avoid common mistakes and what to do if the wallpaper continues to change even after you turn off.

Before you start settings, make sure your smartphone is updated to the latest firmware. In older MIUI builds (up to 12.5), some settings may be missing or not working correctly. Also check if third-party launchers (such as Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher) are installed on the device - they can block the system settings of the wallpaper.

1. Standard method: through the settings of the themes

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models running on official firmware without deep modifications.

Open the Themes app and go to Wallpaper. There can be two scenarios:

• 🔍 If there is a Man of the Auto at the top of the screen, just move it to the off position.
• ⚙️ If there is no switch, tap the current wallpaper, then select Settings (cog in the upper right corner) and find the option Automatic Change.

On some devices (such as the POCO F4 or Redmi Note 12), the path may look different:

1. Hold your finger to the free space on the main screen.
2. Choose Wallpaper. → My wallpaper.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and turn off the Automan.

⚠️ Warning: After you turn off automatic change, the wallpaper may be reset to standard wallpaper. Save your favorite picture in advance to the gallery, then install it manually.

Remember the current wallpaper | Check the version of MIUI | Close all apps | Connect to Wi-Fi (if the wallpaper is downloaded from the cloud)

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2. Disconnection through lock screen settings

Sometimes the changing wallpaper is activated not on the home screen, but on the lock screen, in which case you need to check the settings separately. Go to: Settings → Lock screen → Lock screen wallpaper.

This can be used as a dynamic wallpaper or random wallpaper option, turn it off and select a static image. On some models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), this section is called Lock Screen Style.

If there is no obvious switch in the menu, try the following algorithm:

• 📱 Choose any static picture from the proposed.
• 🔄 Use it and restart your smartphone.
• 🔍 After the reboot, check if the driver is back.

Important: On Always-On Display devices (such as the Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50), dynamic wallpaper can affect this mode. After turning off the auto shift, check if the AOD settings have gone wrong.

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If the wallpaper continues to change after the shutdown, try installing a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher) and fixing the background image in its settings.

3. Reset theme settings to factory

If standard methods fail, the problem may be a theme setting failure, in which case resetting to factory settings will help, which will remove all user themes and wallpapers, but will not affect personal data (photos, contacts, messages).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Themes app and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

After the reboot:

• 🔧 Set wallpaper manually through Settings → Wallpaper.
• 🚫 Check if the driver is activated again (sometimes the reset returns factory settings, including dynamic wallpaper).

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) Resetting themes can cause app icons to reset on the home screen. Take a screenshot of the current icon location in advance.

4.Use of ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)

If none of the previous methods worked, the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) method requires connecting a smartphone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version until you become a developer.

USB debugging

• Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• Turn on the debugging switch over USB.
• Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute the commands: adb shell settings put global wallpaper_change_interval 0 adb shell settings put secure wallpaper_change_enabled 0

In Safe Mode:

• 🔍 Check if the wallpaper changes. If it doesn't, the problem is in the third-party app.
• 📱 Remove newly installed programs related to wallpaper or themes.
• 🔄 Restart your smartphone in normal mode.

⚠️ Warning: All widgets and some features (such as fingerprint) are disabled in Safe Mode. Don't worry, things will return to normal after the reboot.

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If the car driver's wallpaper goes missing in Safe Mode, it's the third-party app's fault.

6. Alternative solutions: third-party launchers and wallpaper

If none of these methods worked, the radical way is to use a third-party launcher or wallpaper app, which would completely override MIUI system settings.

Best options:

• 🌈 Nova Launcher allows you to lock wallpaper and turn off its change. → Wallpaper. → Fixing wallpaper.
• 🖼️ Wallpaper Engine (requires root) – gives full control over background images, including disabling animations.
• 🔒 Muzei Live Wallpaper – allows you to install static wallpaper and block their change.