The Wallpaper Carousel notification on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones appears with enviable regularity, offering to update the background pattern through the built-in GetApps or Themes app. For many users, it is not just an annoying element, but a real problem: the notification returns after rebooting, resetting or updating the firmware. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to disable it – from standard methods in settings to radical solutions for advanced users.
The problem is that MIUI (and the new HyperOS) actively promotes its own services, including wallpaper carousel, through system notifications. Even if you manually delete the Themes app, the notification may continue to appear due to integration with Xiaomi’s push messaging service, so a complete solution will require a combination of several methods.
Before you get to the instructions, check the version of your shell: Settings path → About Phone → MIUI (or HyperOS) version. This affects the availability of some menu items. Also note that on devices with global firmware (for example, Redmi Note 12 Global) and Chinese (Xiaomi 13 Pro CN), the set of settings may differ.
1. Disable notifications through the settings of the “Themes” application
The most obvious way to block notifications is to block notifications directly from the settings of the app that generates them, a method that works on most devices with MIUI 12–14 and HyperOS, but may not be available on some budget models (e.g., the Redmi A1+).
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
- 🔍 In the search bar, type “Themes” (or “Themes” on English firmware).
- 🔔 Tap the app, then select Notifications.
- 🚫 Turn off the “Show Notifications” slider (or “Allow Notifications»).
If the topic item isn't on the list, try to find GetApps or Mi Video -- sometimes the notification comes from there. On HyperOS, the path might look like: Settings → Apps → Permissions → Notifications → Themes.
⚠️ Note: Some firmware may reappear after 1-2 days after disabling notifications.This is due to background synchronization of Xiaomi Cloud. To prevent resumption, further disable auto-update themes in the Themes app itself».
Make sure the notification slider is off
Reboot the phone.
Check if the notification is available in 10-15 minutes.
Open the Themes app and turn off auto-update in its settings-->
2. Blocking through "Special Permits" (for MIUI 13/14)
Newer versions of MIUI have introduced a section called “Special Permissions” where you can limit background activity of system applications, which is effective if the notification appears even after you turn off the application settings.
How to do this:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Special Permissions → Autorun.
- Find themes (or GetApps) in the list and turn off autoplay.
- Go back and select Application Permissions in the background.
- Limit background activity for the same applications.
On HyperOS, the path may be different: Settings → Applications → Permissions → Background activity. After these actions, the application will not be able to send notifications without you running directly.
What if there is no “Special Permit” clause?
3. Disconnection via ADB (for power users)
If standard methods don’t work, you can use ADB debugging. This method is suitable for all versions of MIUI/HyperOS, but requires connecting the phone to your computer and installing ADB Tools.
Step-by-step:
- Turn on Developer Mode: go to Settings → About Phone and tap on the MIUI version 7 times.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate “Debugging by USB”.
- Connect your phone to your PC, open the command prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) and type:
adb devices
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.midropThe first command removes the wallpaper carousel app, the second command removes the theme synchronization service, and if the notification still appears after the reboot, then do the following:
adb shell pm revoke com.miui.themes android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS⚠️ Note: Removing system applications through ADB This can cause the shell to work unstable. Before executing commands, back up through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset. on some firmware (e.g. Xiaomi) EU) These commands may not work due to the protection of system files.
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4.Use of third-party applications to block notifications
If you don’t want to dig into settings or use ADB, you can use third-party utilities, such as Notisaver, which allows you to block notifications from specific applications, including system ones.
Algorithm of action:
- 📲 Install Notisaver from Google Play.
- 🛡️ Give the application permission to access notifications (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Access to notifications).
- 🔍 In the notification list, find “Themes” or “GetApps” and blacklist.
Alternative annexes:
| Annex | Functional | Does it require ROOT? |
|---|---|---|
| Notisaver | Block notifications, notification log | ❌ No. |
| Notification History Log | Notification archive + blocking | ❌ No. |
| Notification Blocker | Flexible locking rules | ❌ No. |
| System App Remover | Removal of system applications | ✅ Yes. |
Important: Applications without ROOT may stop working after a firmware update, as Xiaomi regularly tightens its permissions policy. If the notification comes back, repeat the lock setting or use a combination of methods (e.g. ADB + third-party software).
5. Radical methods: removal of system APKs (ROOT only)
If you are willing to go to extreme lengths and your phone has root rights, you can completely remove the apps responsible for the wallpaper carousel.This method is guaranteed to solve the problem, but requires caution: improper deletion of system files can lead to bootloop.
List of APKs that can be removed:
- 📌 com.miui.miwallpaper - Wallpaper carousel
- 📌 com.xiaomi.midrop – Synchronization of topics
- 📌 com.miui.themes – Themes app (will remove all the feature of changing themes!)
- 📌 com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service – Push notification service
To delete, use the System App Remover or the command in ADB Shell with superuser rights:
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
rm -rf /system/priv-app/MiWallpaper
rm -rf /system/app/Themes
reboot⚠️ Warning: Deleting com.miui.themes will disable all customization features of theme, including wallpaper, icons and fonts.If you care about changing the design, only delete com.miui.miwallpaper and com.xiaomi.midrop.
6. Alternative solutions: change of firmware or rollback of updates
If none of the methods worked, the problem may lie in the firmware itself, for example, on some versions of MIUI 14 for the Redmi Note 11, a notice about the wallpaper carousel appears due to a bug in the mipush service.
- 🔄 Retraction to the previous version MIUI (If the notification is received after the update).
- 🌍 Switch to custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU or Pixel Experience) where Xiaomi system applications are removed.
- 📱 Reset to factory settings (last resort if the notification appears after installing third-party themes).
For firmware rollback:
- Download the desired version of MIUI from the official Xiaomi website.
- Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Dots → Select a firmware file.
- Select the downloaded file and wait for the process to be completed.
If you decide to use custom firmware, note that this cancels the warranty and requires unlocking the bootloader. Detailed guides are available on the XDA Developers forum.
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Before changing your firmware, be sure to back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.