How to put a wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: 3 working methods + error solving

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro even years later remains a popular smartphone due to the powerful “iron” and flexible firmware MIUI. One of the features of the system is a dynamic change of wallpaper (carousel), which automatically updates the background of the desktop on schedule or when unlocked. However, not all users know how to set it up correctly – especially if we are talking about informal wallpaper or third-party launchers.

In this article, we will discuss three proven methods of installing wallpaper carousel: through standard MIUI settings, using the Wallpaper Carousel app and manually through the file system, and you will learn why animation can slow down, how to fix wallpaper reset after rebooting, and what image formats are supported for smooth change of backgrounds.

⚠️ Important: on the Redmi Note 8 Pro with older firmware MIUI 12.5 Some of the features of the carousel may not work properly due to manufacturer restrictions. MIUI 13/14, Use alternative methods from the "Third-Party Solutions" section».

1. Standard wallpaper carousel in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

In the MIUI firmware for Redmi Note 8 Pro, the automatic wallpaper change function is hidden in the theme settings. It works only with pre-installed collections from Xiaomi, but allows you to adjust the refresh interval and tie the shift to the time of day.

To activate it:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to Wallpaper section. → Wallpaper carousel.
3. Choose one of the available collections (such as Nature or Cities).
4. Click Apply and specify the shift interval: Every hour, Every day or When unlocked.

⚠️ Note: if the list does not include the wallpaper carousel section, then your version MIUI It does not support this out of the box function, in which case move to the next section with third-party solutions.

The standard carousel has limitations:

• 🔄 You can’t add your images – only wallpaper from the Xiaomi catalog.
• ⏳ The change interval is fixed (no specific time can be specified).
• 📱 The function can be reset after system update.

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If the wallpaper is reset after rebooting, try disabling battery optimization for the Themes app in the AutoStart and Energy Saving settings.

2.The Wallpaper Carousel app: flexible setup with custom wallpaper

For those who want to use their own images or wallpaper from the Internet, the best solution is the third-party Wallpaper Carousel app (available on Google Play).

• 🖼️ Download wallpaper from gallery, Google Photos or cloud services.
• ⏰ Flexible interval settings (from 1 minute to 1 week).
• 🎨 Transition effects (smooth dimming, shifting, scaling).
• 🔄 Event binding (unlocking, connecting to Wi-Fi, charging).

Step-by-step:

1. Install Wallpaper Carousel from Google Play.
2. Open the application and give access to Files and Media.
3. Click Add folder and select a directory with wallpapers (e.g. DCIM/Wallpapers).
4. In the Settings section, specify: Shift interval (recommended every 6 hours to save battery); transition effect (Crossfade is the smoothest); and flag only when charging (if you need to save charge).

Apply

Create a separate folder for wallpaper (for example, WallpaperCarousel)

Add JPG/PNG images (at least 1080×2340 resolution)

Delete duplicates and blurred photos

Check that there are at least 5 wallpapers in the folder (for a smooth change)

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🔹 Advantages of the method: works on any firmware, supports live wallpapers and does not require root rights. Of the disadvantages, the application can conflict with a standard launcher MIUI, If memory optimization is enabled.

3. Manual addition of the carousel through the file system (for advanced)

If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) or want to integrate a carousel at the system level, you can manually write wallpaper paths in configuration files. This method requires root rights and knowledge of ADB commands.

Algorithm of action:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and activate USB Debugging in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times).
2. Open the terminal on your PC and execute the command to mount the system partition: adb shell su mount -o rw, remount /system
3. Copy your wallpaper into the system folder (e.g. /system/media/wallpapers).
4. Edit the file. /system/etc/wallpaper_info.xml, adding paths to their images: <wallpaper> <item name="custom_carousel" type="carousel" interval="3600"> <image>/system/media/wallpapers/1.jpg</image> <image>/system/media/wallpapers/2.jpg</image> </item> </wallpaper> wherein="3600" — interval in seconds (here) 1 hour).
5. Reset the device.

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If the carousel is unstable, check the battery settings first, then test the wallpaper in JPG format with a resolution of 1080×2340. 90% of the time the problem is solved by these two actions.

5 How to make a carousel out of live wallpapers

The Redmi Note 8 Pro supports live wallpaper (animated background images), but integrating it into a carousel requires additional steps, such as the Live Wallpaper Picker or KLWP (for advanced users) app.

Instructions for Live Wallpaper Picker:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Download live wallpapers (for example, from Abstract Wallpapers).
3. Open Live Wallpaper Picker and select Create a Carousel.
4. Add a few live wallpapers to the playlist.
5. Specify the shift interval (we recommend 10-15 minutes, as the animation puts the battery down).
6. Apply it to the desktop.

⚠️ Warning: Live wallpaper in a carousel can increase battery consumption by 15-20%, only when connected to a charge or on energy-optimized firmware (e.g., use it when connected to a charger, MIUI 13+).

To save charge:

• 🔋 Turn off the carousel in the settings when the battery level is below 30%.
• ⚡ Use static wallpaper in energy saving mode.
• 📵 Reduce screen brightness by up to 50% when viewing animations.

6. Alternative methods: widgets and automation

If neither method works, you can emulate the wallpaper carousel with Automate/Tasker widgets or tasks, such as a UCCW or KWGT widget that allows you to create dynamic background elements that are updated on a schedule.

Example of settings through Tasker:

1. Install Tasker and AutoInput plugin.
2. Create a task with the action Set Wallpaper.
3. Please indicate the path to the image folder.
4. Add a time trigger (e.g., every 3 hours).
5. Save and activate the task.

🔹 Pros: full control over the logic of the change, the ability to be tied to any events (for example, changing the wallpaper when connecting headphones).

🔸 Cons: requires customization, may conflict with optimization MIUI.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

Let’s look at the typical problems and ways to solve them:

If no solution worked, try:

1. Reset the launcher settings (Settings → Applications → Launcher → Storage → Reset).
2. Install an alternative launcher (such as Lawnchair) and set up a carousel through it.
3. Update the firmware to the latest version of MIUI (via Settings → System Update).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions