How to make a wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: 5 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is still one of the most popular budget smartphones due to the balanced characteristics and flexible firmware MIUI. However, even in current versions of the system, the automatic wallpaper change feature (carousel) is hidden deep in the settings or is not at all in the standard interface. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to customize dynamic wallpaper on your device, from built-in tools to third-party applications with advanced capabilities.

It's important to understand that Redmi Note 8 is based on MIUI 12/13/14 (depending on the region and updates), and the path to settings may be different in each version, and we'll take these nuances into account and offer universal solutions that will work even for custom firmware like Pixel Experience or LineageOS. If you want to not just change pictures, but create smooth animations with effects, we have a manual for this.

1. Built-in carousel function in MIUI: where to look and how to turn on

Not everyone knows, but MIUI has a hidden option to automatically change wallpapers, which is not advertised in the basic settings, but it works stably.

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to Wallpaper section. → My wallpaper.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Wallpaper Settings.
4. Activate the Automatic Shift switch and set the interval (from 1 hour to 1 day).

If this item is not available, then your version of MIUI does not support out of the box, so move on to the following.

⚠️ Note: In some regional firmware (e.g. India or Europe), the wallpaper carousel option is blocked. MIUI In Settings → The phone, if it ends at.IN or.EU, You may need to reflash the device to the global version.

The standard MIUI carousel has limitations:

• 🔄 Changes only the wallpaper from the collection of Themes (you can not add your photos).
• ⏳ The change interval is fixed (no chance to configure random order).
• 🎨 No transition effects - wallpaper changes dramatically, without animation.

2.Apps for wallpaper carousel: TOP-3 solutions with Play Market

If the built-in feature isn't enough, third-party utilities come to the rescue, and we tested dozens of apps and selected the three most stable ones for the Redmi Note 8:

To install any of these applications:

Download APK from an official source (Play Market or developer site)

Check the application permissions (access to storage and wallpaper)

Disable Battery Optimization for the Application in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Battery Optimization

Restart the phone after installation-->

Wallpaper Changer is our favorite for Redmi Note 8, since he supports 1080×2340 (It's the native resolution of the device, and it has minimal impact on autonomy. 3D-effects, pay attention to the KLWP or UCCW, But they require more resources.

3. Wallpaper carousel via KLWP: Advanced customization

KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker is a tool for creating fully customizable live wallpapers, including an animation carousel. An advantage over standard apps: you can customize smooth transitions, add widgets (time, weather) on top of wallpaper, and even tie the change of pictures to gestures.

Instructions for setting:

1. Install KLWP from the Play Market.
2. Open the app and select Load Preset → Explore → Search “Carousel”.
3. Download your favorite template (for example, Minimal Carousel or Slide Show).
4. Click on the downloaded preset → Edit.
5. In the Animations section, set up: 📌 Transition Time (Time of transition between wallpapers). 📌 Slide Duration (shift interval). 📌 Image Source (Please include your photo folder).

Set Wallpaper

KLWP consumes 15-20% more battery than standard wallpaper, but allows you to create a unique design with animation when unlocked or swiped.If autonomy is critical, limit the refresh rate (for example, once every 6 hours).

4.Manual creation of a carousel through Tasker (for advanced)

If you like automation, Tasker will allow you to customize the wallpaper carousel with triggers in time, location, or even battery level, which takes more effort, but gives you complete control.

Algorithm of settings:

1. Install Tasker and Fast Wallpaper Changer plugin.
2. In Tasker, create a new task (Tasks → +).
3. Add the action Plugin → Fast Wallpaper Changer → Configure.
4. Specify the path to the wallpaper folder (e.g. /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Wallpapers/).
5. Set up the trigger: ⏰ By time: Profiles → Time → Set From/To (for example, 2 hour). 🔋 By charge level: Profiles → State → Power → Battery Level. 📍 By location: Profiles → State → Location.

Save the profile and activate it.

Example of code for Tasker (import via Profiles → Import):

BEGIN TASKER EXPORT




// Task: Carousel Wallpaper




A1: Plugin [




Config:Folder: /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Wallpapers/




Plugin: Fast Wallpaper Changer




Output Variable: %wallpaper_path ]




END TASKER EXPORT

⚠️ Note: When using Tasker, turn off battery optimization for both applications (Settings) → Annexes → Tasker/Fast Wallpaper Changer → Battery → Without restrictions. Otherwise, the triggers may not work.

5 Problems and Mistakes: Why the Carousel Doesn't Work

Even after you set up the wallpaper carousel correctly, it can crash. Let's look at typical problems and their solutions:

If the problem persists, try:

• 🔄 Reinstall the carousel app.
• 📱 Reset the launcher settings (Settings) → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data).
• 🔧 Update MIUI last-minute.

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If the carousel is unstable, try using the.jpg wallpaper format instead of.png – some apps are better optimized for JPEG.

6. Alternative methods: live wallpaper and widgets

If a classic carousel doesn’t suit you, consider alternatives:

1. Live wallpaper with paralax effect

Apps like Forest Live Wallpaper or Wavy create the illusion of motion when you tilt your phone. They don't change the pictures, but they add dynamics (~10% for 8 hours).

2. Random wallpaper widgets

Utilities like UCCW or Zooper Widget allow you to create a widget that will cyclically change the background of the desktop.

1. Install Zooper Widget.
2. Add a widget to your desktop (hold your finger on the screen → Widgets → Zooper).
3. In the widget settings, select Background → Image Cycle.
4. Specify the folder with wallpaper and the shift interval.

3.The carousel via Nova Launcher

If you use Nova Launcher, it has a built-in swipe swipe wallpaper function between desktops:

1. Open the Nova settings (hold your finger on your desktop → Settings).
2. Go to Wallpaper. → Scrolling wallpaper.
3. Activate the option and select wallpaper for each desktop.

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Nova Launcher is the only launcher that supports swipe wallpaper change without additional applications.

7.Optimizing productivity: how to reduce the load

The wallpaper carousel, especially with animation, can slow down the Redmi Note 8 (it only has 4GB of RAM in the top version).

• 📉 Use permission wallpaper. 1080×2340 (screen-native).
• ⏸️ Turn off animation in the background (in the application settings).
• 🔋 Add the wallpaper app to the battery optimization exception list.
• 🗑️ Clean the app cache once a week (Settings) → Annexes → [Name] → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

To check the load:

1. Install Device Monitor.
2. Start the carousel and open CPU monitoring.
3. If the processor load exceeds 20%, reduce the frequency of wallpaper change.

On the Redmi Note 8 with MIUI 14 firmware and Linux 4.9, the optimal wallpaper interval is 1 every 3-4 hours.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel