How to make a wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro only from your photos: the complete guide

Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro based on firmware MIUI allows not only to install static wallpaper, but also to create a dynamic wallpaper carousel - automatic change of background images on the lock screen or desktop. However, standard settings offer only a limited set of templates from Xiaomi, and many users want to see only their photos on the screen, whether they are family shots, landscapes or art collages.

In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to customize the carousel from personal photos on the Redmi Note 8 Pro - from standard features. MIUI You will learn how to properly prepare images, avoid trimming and stretching, and adjust the wallpaper interval.

Why the Standard Carousel MIUI Not suitable for personal photos

By default, the Redmi Note 8 Pro offers Dynamic Wallpaper in the theme menu, but it has two critical drawbacks:

• 🔄 Limited source set: the system allows you to choose only from preloaded collections (MIUI Global, Xiaomi Themes) or wallpaper from the gallery, but without the ability to create a purely personal selection.
• ⏱️ Fixed interval: wallpaper change time is strictly tied to system settings (usually 1 hour or 24 hours), and it cannot be changed without third-party tools.
• ✂️ Automatic pruning: algorithms MIUI Often crop photos unsuccessfully, especially if they have a non-standard aspect ratio (for example, vertical shots from the camera).

In addition, in some versions of the firmware (for example, MIUI 12.5 and below) The wallpaper carousel function may not work smoothly or may not be on the theme menu, due to Xiaomi’s policy of optimizing resources on budget devices.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 8 Pro with firmware MIUI 13+ The wallpaper algorithm has changed. If you've updated recently, check for the wallpaper carousel in Settings → Wallpaper. If you don't have it, use the methods in the third-party app section.

Preparation of photos: format and resolution requirements

Before uploading images to the carousel, they must be properly prepared. MIUI It imposes strict requirements on the photos, otherwise they will be stretched, cropped or displayed with artifacts:

If your photos don't match those parameters, they need to be processed.

• 📱 Mobile applications: Snapseed (Fixed Trimming Tool with a fixed ratio of 9:19.5), Lightroom Mobile (Exposure and Color Correction).
• 💻 Desktop Programs: Photoshop (action for batch cropping), GIMP (Free alternative), FastStone Photo Resizer (packet resize).

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If you have a lot of photos, use iLoveIMG to batch resolution change. Upload all images, select Exact resolution and specify 1080×2340.

Method 1: Carousel through standard settings MIUI (if available)

On some versions MIUI (mostly MIUI 11-12.5) The wallpaper carousel function is preserved, but hidden in the back of the menu:

1. Open the Settings → Wallpaper.
2. Select the Lock Screen or the Main Screen (depending on where you need the carousel).
3. Scroll down to Dynamic Wallpaper or Carousel.
4. Click Add Wallpaper and select From Gallery.

If there is no Carousel, try an alternative route:

1. Click the empty space on the main screen → Wallpaper.
2. At the bottom of the screen, tap the Topic icon (pallette icon).
3. Go to the section My Wallpaper → carousel.

If this method didn’t work, then your version MIUI It doesn't support the function natively. In this case, move on to methods 2 or 3.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 13+ Android 11 wallpaper carousel may conflict with Always-on Display. If the wallpaper doesn't change after you set it up, turn it off. AOD In Settings → Display.

Method 2: Using the Themes app to create a carousel

If a standard carousel is not available, you can get around the restrictions through the official Theme app (com.miui.thememanager). MIUI, but requires prior preparation:

1. Download and install the latest version of the Themes app from Google Play (if it has been removed).
2. Open the topics and go to the Wallpaper section → My wallpaper.
3. Press. + (Plus icon) and select Create an album.
4. Give the album a title (e.g., "My Carousel") and add the prepared photos.
5. After saving the album, go back to My Wallpaper, find the created album and click Apply as a carousel.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔧 It even works on MIUI 13/14.
• 📁 Allows you to create multiple albums with different sets of photos.
• ⏳ You can adjust the shift interval (from 10 minutes to 24 hours).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Settings are sometimes reset after updating the Themes.
• ⚠️ Not all photos can be displayed correctly (depending on their permission).

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Method 3: Third-party applications for wallpaper carousel

If none of the above methods worked, you can use third-party applications.

We recommend Wallpaper Changer as the most versatile option.

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and give access to the storage.
3. Select a folder with prepared photos (for example, DCIM/Carousel).
4. Set up a shift interval in Settings → Change interval (recommended 30 minutes to start).
5. Activate Set as Wallpaper and select Lock Screen or Home Screen.

If the wallpaper does not change after use:

• 🔄 Reset the device.
• 🛠️ In the application settings, disable Battery optimization.
• 📵 Make sure that in the settings → Annexes → Wallpaper Changer Allows All Rights, Including Display Over Other Windows.

How to avoid pruning and stretching photos

One of the main problems when setting up a carousel on the Redmi Note 8 Pro is a bad display of photos, even if you've prepared the images in resolution. 1080×2340, MIUI It can cut them around the edges or stretch them:

• 🖼️ Add fields: In the graphics editor, increase the canvas to 1080×2400 px, place the photo in the center, and at the edges add a monochromatic background (for example, black or under the color of the wallpaper.
• 🔍 Use Safe Zone: In Snapseed or Lightroom, trim the photo so that the main subject is in the center of 80% of the frame.
• 📏 Check the ratio: If the photo is vertical (for example, 1080×1920), Add black stripes on top and bottom to get 1080×2340.

To check what the wallpaper looks like on the screen, use the Wallpaper Set & Preview app, which shows the preview with cropping in mind. MIUI.

If the photos are still cut:

1. Try using Google Photos: Open the photo → Set up how → Wallpaper. → Lock screen.
2. Turn it off in the settings. MIUI Option Adaptive Wallpaper (Settings) → Wallpaper. → Additionally).

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On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the wallpaper trimming algorithm depends on the firmware version. MIUI 12.5 and later, a “smart” cropping with a focus on faces and objects is used, and in MIUI 11: hard centering. Keep that in mind when you're taking a picture.

Setting up the wallpaper change interval

By default. MIUI It changes the wallpaper to the carousel once an hour or once a day. If you use a third-party app (like Wallpaper Changer), the interval can be adjusted flexibly:

• ⏰ Minimum interval: 10 minutes (not recommended - high battery consumption).
• ⏳ Optimal interval: 30-60 minutes (balance between variety and performance).
• 🌙 Adaptive mode: Some applications (for example, Tapet) allow you to change wallpaper on a schedule (for example, during the day – bright photos, at night – dark ones).

To change the interval in a standard carousel MIUI:

1. Open the Settings. → Wallpaper. → carousel.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (gear) in upper right corner.
3. Select the Shift Interval and specify the desired time.

If this item is missing, then your firmware version does not support manual interval setting.

• Use Tasker to create a wallpaper change task through Secure Settings (root rights required).
• Install Automate and create a thread that will start the wallpaper change through Wallpaper Changer API.

⚠️ Warning: Too frequent wallpaper changes (every 5-10 minutes) can cause Mediatek Helio processor to overheat G90T Redmi Note 8 Pro. The optimal interval is no more than 1 time in 30 minutes.

Problem Solving: Wallpaper does not change, the interface is laid, settings are reset

When setting up a carousel on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, users often encounter bugs. Consider typical problems and their solutions:

If none of the solutions worked, try resetting the themes:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Themes (com.miui.thememanager) and clear Cash and Data.
3. Reboot the device and reset the carousel.

Use to diagnose performance problems AIDA64 (Temperature and CPU usage if the Helio processor changes wallpaper G90T load more than 50%, reduce the shift interval or optimize photos.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel on the Redmi Note 8 Pro