How to permanently remove the wallpaper carousel on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 9: the complete guide

The lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi 9 with MIUI firmware is equipped by default with the “Wallpaper Carousel” function – automatic change of background images from Xiaomi collection or user albums. For some, this is a convenient feature, but most smartphone owners face unpredictable wallpaper switching, slowing down animations and even random consumption of mobile traffic when downloading new pictures.

To make matters worse, the latest versions of MIUI 12/13/14 have hidden the direct shutdown settings of the carousel, which you have to search for in the depths of the menu or use workarounds. In this article, we will look at all the working methods, from standard settings to ADB commands and third-party utilities. Each method is tested on Redmi 9 (models M2003J15SC, M2004J19C) with different versions of the firmware.

Before you start, consider that some methods require developer or unlocked bootloader rights, and if you're not ready to experiment, start with the first two, they're the safest.

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI options, but their location depends on the firmware version. On Redmi 9 with MIUI 12.5 and later, the path is as follows:

  1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
  2. Slip on the lock screen wallpaper (or lock screen style in some localizations).
  3. At the bottom of the screen, find the wallpaper carousel switch (may be called Automatic Shift or Dynamic Wallpaper) and turn it off.
  4. Save the changes with the Apply button.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware, after the carousel is turned off, resets the background of the lock screen to the standard one, and to return your image, you have to manually select the wallpaper again from the same menu.

Take a screenshot of the current wallpaper (in case of reset)|Check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone |Connect to Wi-Fi (if you plan to download new wallpaper)|Close all background apps-->

If you don't have a wallpaper carousel on your menu, Xiaomi has hidden it for your region.

The carousel function only works if there is at least one image in a special MIUI Wallpaper (or Lockscreen Wallpapers) album, and you can trick the system by simply cleaning this album:

  1. Open the standard Gallery app.
  2. Go to the Albums section and find a folder called MIUI Wallpaper or Lockscreen (may be hidden – tap three dots in the upper right corner and select Show Hidden Albums).
  3. Select all images in the album and click Delete.
  4. Restart the phone, the carousel must disappear.

💡 If the album appears again after the reboot, then MIUI It automatically restores it. In this case, only a shutdown through ADB (method 4) or use of third-party applications (method 5).

Every day | Once a week | Once a month | Never noticed a shift | Turned off the carousel-->

Method 3: Reset the lock screen settings (without data loss)

If previous methods didn’t work, try resetting the lock screen to factory settings, which won’t affect your files or apps, but will return all display settings to the “out of the box” state:

  1. Go to Settings → System and device → Additional → Resetting.
  2. Select Reset the lock screen settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
  3. Confirm the action with a password / pattern lock.
  4. After the reboot, check if the carousel has disappeared.

⚠️ Note: This method removes all custom lock screen settings, including:

  • 🔐 Password/pattern lock (you will need to reset)
  • 📱 Widgets on the lock screen
  • 🔕 Notification settings
  • 🎨 All wallpapers (including user-generated ones)

If the carousel came back after reset, it's hard-wired into your MIUI firmware, so you'll have to use ADB or third-party tools.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you’ll have to connect to your phone via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires developer and computer rights, but is guaranteed to shut down the carousel at the system level.

📌 Preparation:

  1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap on MIUI Version 7 times.
  2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
  3. Connect Redmi 9 to your PC via cable and confirm your trust in your computer on your phone screen.
  4. Download ADB Tools and unpack into any folder.

🖥️ Execution of commands:

  1. Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
  2. Enter in turn:
adb shell


settings put global lock_screen_wallpaper_enabled 0




settings put secure lock_screen_wallpaper_allowed 0

⚠️ Warning: These commands completely disable the dynamic wallpaper on the lock screen. If you want to return the carousel, replace the 0 on 1 on both commands. Also, after you do, restart the phone - the changes do not apply immediately.

What if the ADB can’t see the device?
If after connecting, the adb device command shows an empty list: 1. Install Xiaomi drivers from the official website. 2. Check the cable - use the original or certified USB-Type C. 3. Try another USB port (preferably USB 2.0). 4. In the developer settings, turn on USB Debugging (factory mode) and Unauthorize debugging, then reconnect the phone.

Method 5: Using third-party applications (without root)

If you don't want to mess with ADB, you can use specialized utilities.The best options for Redmi 9:

AnnexFunctionalNeed root?Reference
MIUI Hidden SettingsUnlocks hidden MIUI settings, including turning off wallpaper carousel❌ No.Google Play
Wallpaper ChangerAllows you to fix wallpaper on the lock screen, blocking automatic shift❌ No.Google Play
Lock Screen & WallpaperFull control of wallpaper, including forced switching off dynamic backgrounds⚠️ Partially (for some functions)Google Play

📌 Instructions for MIUI Hidden Settings:

  1. Install the application and open it.
  2. Go to the Lockscreen section.
  3. Find the Disable Wallpaper Carousel option and activate it.
  4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (such as Wallpaper Changer) may conflict with system services. MIUI. If after installation there are lags when unlocking or black screen, delete the application and use another method.

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Before installing third-party utilities, check the reviews for the past month – some apps stop working after MIUI updates.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, radical measures remain:

  • 🔄 Firmware rollback: Install an older version MIUI (For example, 12.0.3), where the carousel is shut down by standard means, the disadvantage is the loss of new features and potential security problems.
  • 🛠️ Install custom firmware: Firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience completely remove all chips MIUI, It requires unlocking the bootloader and risks cancelling the warranty.
  • 📵 Disabling Mobile Data for Services MIUI: Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Services MIUI And you can stop using the mobile Internet, and that will stop the loading of new wallpaper, but the carousel will spin the already downloaded wallpaper.

🔍 Diagnostics of the problem: If the carousel continues to work despite all efforts, check:

  • Are there two simultaneously working wallpaper applications (e.g. Google Wallpaper + MIUI Themes) installed?
  • Is Adaptive Wallpaper activated in Settings → Display → Additional.
  • Is the Power Saving mode on – it sometimes resets user settings.

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If the carousel returned after the MIUI update, then Xiaomi has made changes to system services, in which case only a re-disconnection through ADB or resetting will help.

🔹 Why after the carousel is turned off, wallpaper is dropped on standard?
This is a feature of MIUI, where when you turn off dynamic wallpaper, the system resets the background to default. To return your image: Go to Settings → Lock Screen → Lock screen Wallpaper. Select My Wallpaper or Gallery. Upload the desired image again. If the wallpaper resets again, then the background process of com.miui.gallery works. It can be disabled via ADB (see method 4).
🔹 Can I turn off the carousel without a computer?
Yes, but the choice is limited: Use MIUI Hidden Settings (method 5). Remove all wallpaper from the MIUI Wallpaper album (method 2). Reset the lock screen settings (method 3). Without a PC, you can't use ADB, but 80 percent of the time, standard methods are enough.
🔹 The wallpaper carousel eats up the battery charge?
Yes, but not critical. In the Redmi 9 test, automatic wallpaper changes increase battery consumption by 1 to 3 percent per day by: Background activity of the com.miui.wallpaper process; periodic upload of new images (if mobile update is enabled); screen redrawing when changing wallpaper. If you notice a significant expense (more than 5 percent), check the sync settings in Settings → Accounts → Mi Accounts → Synchronization and disable Wallpaper.
🔹 Why After Updating MIUI The carousel turned on again?
Xiaomi often resets custom settings after major updates. To avoid this: Before upgrading, back up your settings through Settings → System and Device → Backup. After updating, don’t click “Apply” in the wallpaper menu until you turn off the carousel again. Use ADB to permanently disable (method 4) – this is more reliable than the MIUI settings.
🔹 Is there a risk of losing the warranty when disconnecting the carousel?
Not if you: You use standard settings or a side of an application without root. You don't unlock the bootloader. You don't install custom firmware. Except for the ADB method: in theory, Xiaomi might think it was an interference, but in practice, warranty cases for that reason were not fixed. The main thing is, don't change system files manually.