How to permanently disable pop-up wallpaper on the Xiaomi Redmi phone: 5 working ways

Why Xiaomi Redmi has unwanted wallpapers and how to fix it

You just unlocked a Redmi Note 12 or a POCO X5, and you've got another automatic wallpaper that you didn't choose on the screen? It's not a coincidence, it's a dynamic wallpaper feature in MIUI. Xiaomi is actively promoting the Mi Wallpaper Carousel service, which uploads themed images from the cloud, from landscapes to partner banners. For some users, this is convenient, but most of these "surprises" get in the way - especially when the wallpaper eats traffic or the battery.

Complicating the problem, newer versions of MIUI 14/15 have a deeper setup, and some options are only available through ADB or configuration file editing. In this article, we’ll look at all the current disablements, from standard to advanced, that run on Redmi 10/11/12/13, POCO F/X/M and other Android 12-14 MIUI-based models.

Importantly, if you use third-party themes (like those downloaded from Mi Theme Store), they may also contain dynamic elements. Disabling them will require separate actions, read about themes settings.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

Starting with the simplest method that works on most Xiaomi devices without root rights. The interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI, but the general logic is maintained:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Lock Screen (or Wallpaper → Lock Screen in some versions).
3. Click on the Additional settings (or in the upper right corner).
4. Find the item Pop-up wallpaper or Automatic wallpaper change and deactivate the slider.

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

• 🔍 Settings → Topics → My wallpaper. → Lock screen → Settings (cog icon)
• 🔄 There may be an option to change wallpaper on schedule - turn it off.
• ⚙️ In some firmware you need to go to theme settings → Additionally. → Auto-renewal of wallpaper.

Double restart phone | Check lock screen in 5-10 minutes | Make sure Settings → Memory → Applications → No active downloads | Open Mi Wallpaper Carousel in the app list and clear the cache-->

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro with a MIUI 13) after disconnection, the function may be activated again after system update. ADB (see section below).

Features for MIUI 14/15: where to hide the settings

In the latest firmware versions, Xiaomi has redesigned the wallpaper management interface, and now the path to disconnecting has become less obvious. MIUI 14+:

1. Click the empty space on the main screen → select Wallpaper.
2. At the bottom of the screen, tap the Lock screen.
3. Scroll down to Dynamic Wallpaper or Recommended.
4. Press three points (⋮) top-right → Settings.
5. Turn off the options: 🔄 Automatic wallpaper change ☁️ Downloading new wallpaper over Wi-Fi 📱 Show recommendations

In MIUI 15 (Android 14), the dynamic wallpaper feature is integrated into the Mi Smart Wallpaper service. To fully deactivate it, you not only need to turn off the slider in the settings, but also prevent auto-start for the com.miui.miservice application through Settings → Applications → Auto-Start Management.

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Method 2: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If the standard settings don’t work, you’ll need to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that requires connecting your phone to your computer, but is guaranteed to disable all background processes associated with changing wallpaper.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB)
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Execute the command to disable the dynamic wallpaper service: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miservice
5. To disable Mi Wallpaper Carousel add: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.wallpaper
6. Reboot your phone: Adb shell reboot

⚠️ Attention: After disconnection through ADB You will not be able to use the standard wallpaper from the gallery. MIUI. To return functionality, run the same commands by replacing disable-user with enable.

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If the wallpaper changes after you execute the commands, check for updates for Mi Wallpaper Carousel in Google Play. Sometimes the service is updated separately from the system and overwrites the settings.

Method 3: The Problem in Themes - How to Disable Dynamic Elements

Many users install custom themes from the Mi Theme Store without realizing that some of them contain built-in dynamic wallpapers or animations. For example, themes with paralax effects or live wallpapers can automatically upload content.

How to check and correct:

1. Open Topics → My subjects.
2. Click on the active topic → Settings (cog icon).
3. Scroll down and find the items: 🎨 Dynamic elements - turn off. 🔄 Auto Update Theme – Deactivate. ☁️ Downloading additional content – prohibit.

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MIUI Default

🔍 How to Find a Safe Theme:

• In the Mi Theme Store, use the filter without animation.
• Check reviews – users often complain about “pop-up wallpaper” in the comments.
• Avoid themes marked Dynamic or Live.

Method 4: Blocking through Digital Wellbeing (without root)

If previous methods have failed, you can trick the system into limiting the activity of the applications responsible for changing the wallpaper, and the built-in Digital Wellbeing tool will do this:

1. Open Settings → Digital Well-Being and Parental Controls.
2. Slip on the Toolbar → App Timer.
3. Find it on the list: 📱 Mi Wallpaper Carousel 🎨 Topics (com.android.themes) ⚙️ Mi Service (com.miui.miservice)

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This method doesn't remove the function completely, but it blocks it from working in the background, and the wallpaper will stop updating until you reset the restriction.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI Digital Wellbeing can reset settings after rebooting. To avoid this, add the app to Secure Applications (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start).

Method 5: Radical measures – removing system APKs (root required)

If you're willing to go to extreme lengths and you have root rights, you can completely remove the system components responsible for dynamic wallpaper, which is risky and can lead to unstable system operation!

List of files for deletion:

• 📁 /system/priv-app/MiWallpaperCarousel/MiWallpaperCarousel.apk
• 📁 /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemAdSolution/MiuiSystemAdSolution.apk (clerk)
• 📁 /system/app/WallpaperBackup/WallpaperBackup.apk

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Follow the paths and remove them. APK-Files (or rename them by adding the.bak extension).
3. Clear the cache and data for the Themes and Mi Wallpaper Carousel apps.
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Removal of system APK may lead to:

• 🚨 Errors in updating MIUI through OTA.
• 🔄 Incorrect operation of the lock screen.
• 📱 Loss of functionality of some topics.

Before removing, backup with TWRP or Mi Flash Tool!

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Removing system APKs is a last resort, and 90 percent of the time, it's enough to turn off services through ADB or Digital Wellbeing.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you try to turn off pop-up wallpaper, users often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common solutions.

💡 A useful tip: If you are not sure about your actions with ADB or root, use safe mode for diagnosis. → Shut down the power. → Hold on to Disable until you request safe mode, and this mode turns off all third-party apps, so you can check if they're responsible for changing the wallpaper.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions