How to permanently remove the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 7: official and hidden methods

Xiaomi Redmi 7 is one of the brand’s most popular budget smartphones, but its MIUI shell is not popular, and many users are especially annoyed by the automatic change of wallpaper on the home screen – the so-called “carousel” – which not only distracts, but also consumes up to 15% of the additional battery per day due to background activity, as tests on the Redmi 7 with MIUI 12.5 firmware show.

In this article, we will look at all the working ways to disable wallpaper change, from standard settings to hidden commands via ADB and installing alternative launchers. Importantly, the methods vary depending on the version of MIUI, so we will outline the current paths for Redmi 7 for 2026. If you have tried to disable the carousel through the Themes menu, but the wallpaper continues to change - read on, there is a solution!

Why the wallpaper carousel appears on Redmi 7 and can it be removed forever?

The dynamic wallpaper change feature is built into MIUI since version 10, and is activated by default on all Xiaomi devices, including Redmi 7, and is linked to the com.miui.home service.

• 🔄 Automatic update of topics through MIUI Themes (even if you haven’t manually installed new themes).
• 📱 Sync with Mi Account, where personalization settings are saved.
• 🔋 Optimization of the launcher (according to Xiaomi, frequent wallpaper change reduces “fatigue” from the interface).
• 🎨 Advertising integration – some wallpapers contain promotional content from Xiaomi partners.

Can the carousel be removed forever? Yes, but with reservations:

• ✅ The official method (via settings) only works until the next major update. MIUI.
• ✅ ADB-commands disable the function at the system level, but require unlocking the bootloader.
• ✅ Third-party launchers completely replace the standard interface, but some functions are lost MIUI (for example, navigational gestures).

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 7 with firmware MIUI 14+ Some of the methods may not work due to changes in Xiaomi’s security policy.If your smartphone is updated to the latest version, first check the method to disable theme sync (section 3).

Method 1: Disable the carousel through standard MIUI settings

The simplest method, which works on most firmware versions, is suitable for users who do not want to go into technical details. MIUI 11–14:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Go to Wallpaper section. → My wallpaper.
3. Click on the current wallpaper and select Set Static Wallpaper (or Turn off the carousel in newer versions).
4. Confirm the action and restart the device.

If there is no item Disable the carousel:

• 🔍 Try a long press on the free seat of the main screen → Screen settings → Wallpaper. → Hand-picking wallpaper.
• 🔄 In some versions MIUI You need to first install wallpaper from the gallery, and then turn off the automatic shift.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 7s MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition: The standard shutdown may not work immediately. → Accounts. → Mi Account → Synchronize and disable the item Topics and wallpaper.

Method 2: Using ADB to completely disable (for power users)

If the carousel returns after a reboot or upgrade, it will help. ADB-This method blocks the wallpaper service at the system level:

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

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Redmi 7 to your PC and confirm debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Run the command to disable the carousel: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miservice This command will deactivate Xiaomi's personalization service.
5. To return standard settings, use: adb shell pm enable com.miui.miservice

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put global dynamic_wallpaper_enabled 0

Method 3: Install a third-party launcher (alternative to MIUI Launcher)

If previous methods have not helped or you want to completely change the interface, install an alternative launcher.The best options for Redmi 7:

• 🏆 Nova Launcher is lightweight, supports gestures and customization of icons. Download to Google Play.
• 🎨 Lawnchair 2 is open source, minimalist design, no advertising.
• ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for weak devices (relevant for Redmi 7 with 2 GB of RAM).
• 🔄 Microsoft Launcher – Windows integration, cloud synchronization.

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (or APK from a trusted source if the Play Market is not available).
2. After installation, click the Home button and select the new launcher as the main one.
3. In the launcher settings, disable all options related to dynamic wallpaper or automatic change of themes.
4. Set static wallpaper through the launcher menu (usually Long Press → Wallpaper).

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Before installing a third-party launcher, back up your home screen in MIUI: long press → Screen settings → Backup layout. This will help quickly restore the location of the icons if you want to go back to the standard interface.

Cons of this method:

• ❌ Loss of some functions MIUI (For example, double-touching to wake up may not work properly).
• ❌ Increased battery consumption by 5-10% due to the operation of two launchers (standard) MIUI Launcher remains in memory).
• ❌ No support for Xiaomi branded widgets (weather, steps, etc.).

Method 4: Removal of system applets (for advanced users)

This is a method that is suitable for those who are willing to take drastic measures: we will disable or remove the system applications responsible for changing the wallpaper. On Redmi 7 with the unlocked bootloader, this gives 100% results, but it requires caution - wrong actions can lead to a system failure.

Conditions required:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (official instructions from Xiaomi).
• 🛠️ Established TWRP Recovery or root access.
• 📦 Backup of the system (required!).

List of applets to disable/remove:

com.miui.miservice # MIUI Personalization Service


com.miui.themes #Themes app




com.miui.wallpaper # Wallpaper Module




com.miui.home # Launcher (NOT delete, only disable updates!)

How to delete (through root-rights ADB):

adb shell


su




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miservice




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.themes




pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.wallpaper

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Removing system applets is a last resort, and if you have trouble updating MIUI or Xiaomi services after this procedure, restore the applets from a backup or re-flash the device.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 7s MIUI 13+ Deleting com.miui.home will cause the system to fail. Instead, disable automatic installation of updates for the launcher: adb shell dumpsys package com.miui.home | grep versionName Remember the current version and block its update via Settings → Annexes → Application management → MIUI Launcher → Turn off auto-update.

Additional tips: how to prevent the return of the carousel

Even after a successful shutdown, the carousel may return after:

• 🔄 Updates MIUI (Especially large, for example, from 12 to 13 version).
• 📱 Resetting settings to factory.
• 🔧 Signing in to your Mi Account on another device (sync themes).

To avoid re-incorporation:

1. Turn off automatic themes sync in Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Sync.
2. Install an ad blocker (such as Blokada or AdGuard) to prevent promo wallpapers from loading.
3. Check service activity regularly through Settings → Applications → Application Management → Show all processes. If you see com.miui.miservice in active, manually disable it.
4. Before updating MIUI, back up your current wallpaper (save the image to the gallery).

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If the carousel is back after the upgrade, try to "cheat" the system: install wallpaper from the gallery, then immediately turn off mobile Internet and Wi-Fi for 5 minutes. MIUI Resets settings when you first connect to the network after the update.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you turn off the carousel, Redmi 7 users often face some problems, and we've collected the most common ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📱 Firmware region: on Chinese versions MIUI (for example, MIUI CN) Some settings are hidden. Install global firmware (MIUI Global via Xiaomi Firmware Updater.
• 🔒 Administrator rights: Some applications (such as Clean Master) can block wallpaper changes. → Annexes → Special access → Device administrators.
• 🔄 Launcher's cache: clear the cache for MIUI Launcher in Settings → Annexes → Application management.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions