How to remove the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face an intrusive feature that automatically changes the background image on the lock screen. On the Redmi Note 9, the system, known as the Wallpaper Carousel, can be annoying with its activity, Internet traffic consumption and the presence of banner ads. Users who want to see a static picture or their own photo often look for a way to deactivate this service.

The problem is that standard theme settings may not immediately offer an explicit switch to completely disable the feature.The MIUI system deeply integrates this service, making it part of the company ecosystem. However, knowing the correct sequence of actions in the settings menu, you can easily regain control over the appearance of your device.

In this guide, we’ll take a look at all the known techniques, from simple switching to deeper system application settings, how to prevent the feature from accidentally turning on in the future and what hidden options may affect how it works, allowing you to personalize the Redmi Note 9 to your preferences without unnecessary visual noise.

What is a Wallpaper Carousel and Why It Turns On

Wallpaper carousel is a built-in service by Xiaomi that allows for periodic changes in images on the lock screen, originally conceived as a way to diversify the interface, in modern versions of MIUI firmware, it is often used to show advertising content and promote paid themes, and by default, the system can activate this feature when you first turn on your phone or after a major software update.

The main reason for automatic activation is personalization algorithms. When you connect to Wi-Fi or mobile Internet, the background process of Wallpaper Carousel loads a new package of images. If the settings are not prohibited, the Redmi Note 9 will apply a new wallpaper every time the screen is activated or at specified intervals.

⚠️ Warning: Wallpaper carousels can be a significant expense of mobile traffic, as images are loaded in high resolution. Uncontrolled service can lead to unexpected costs if you are not connected to Wi-Fi.

Also, many users are unaware that this service is closely related to the Security app and system themes. Disabling one component does not always guarantee complete shutdown, so it is important to understand the relationship between system services. Understanding the MIUI architecture helps to manage smartphone resources more effectively.

Disconnection through lock screen settings

The easiest and safest way to remove the carousel is to use the regular menu of operating system settings. This method does not require installing additional software and is suitable for most users of the Redmi Note 9. It is enough to consistently follow several steps in the interface to find the right switch.

First, you need to open the main settings menu of your device. Find the gear icon, which is usually located on the home screen or in the notification curtain. In the list that opens, look for the section responsible for the appearance and lock. In different versions of MIUI, it can be called "Always on the screen and lock" or simply "lock screen".

Inside this section, you'll find a carousel item that might be called "Wallpaper Carousel," "Glance," or "Wallpaper Carousel," and you click on it, you'll be in the service management menu, and you'll need to find a switchboard called "Enable Wallpaper Carousel" or the like, and turn it into "Off."

After switching, the system can request confirmation of action or suggest you choose a static image instead of a dynamic one. Agree with the changes. Now, when you turn on the screen, your Redmi Note 9 will only display your chosen photo or black background, without advertising or changing pictures.

Management through the Topics app

If the standard settings path is not working or the menu item is missing, you can use the Theme System App, which is where the service is often first activated, so management is also available here, and this method is especially relevant for global firmware versions.

Run the Themes app on your smartphone. At the bottom of the screen, look for the Profile tab (human icon). In the menu that opens, select Settings. Here are the settings for the interface design, including wallpaper and fonts.

In the settings list, look for the wallpaper carousel section. Inside you'll see the "Enable" switch. If it's active, click on it to deactivate. Also, the "Wallpaper Frequency" option is often available in this menu, which is also recommended to be turned off or set to "Never" to exclude any accidental changes.

Using the Theme app gives you more detailed control over the visual style, so you can not only turn off the carousel, but also reset all the changes, returning the standard look of the system, which is useful if previous experiments with the themes have led to unstable interface.

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Before changing the theme settings, it is recommended to create a backup of important data so that in the event of a reset, you do not lose personalization.

System Application Settings Security

In the Xiaomi ecosystem, the Security app is not only an antivirus, but also a system optimizer, and this is where hidden switches for various services, including wallpaper carousel, often hide. If previous methods have not worked, it is worth checking this section.

Open the Security app (green shield icon). Scroll down to the Tools or Cleanup box. Find Memory Cleanup or just run the scan. In some versions of MIUI, the carousel settings are integrated into the Acceleration section or are available through the top menu of the app.

However, the more likely path is through the settings of the app itself: click on the three dots in the top right corner or the gear of settings inside the Security app. Look for the wallpaper carousel section. If it's present, you can manage the subscription and frequency of updates.

⚠️ Warning: Be careful when cleaning the cache in the Security app. Deleting system files can cause the carousel's default settings to reset and it will turn on again.

It is important to note that in new versions of MIUI, the functionality of the carousel is increasingly being transferred to individual applications or fully integrated into the lock screen settings, so the presence of this item in the Security app depends on the specific version of the firmware of your Redmi Note 9.

Forced shutdown and data cleanup

When the wallpaper carousel is re-energized after a reboot or update, a more radical approach is required, which is to force the system process to stop and clear its data, and this action will reset all the service settings to factory settings, which often helps to “forget” the activation.

Go to Settings → Apps → All apps. In the list, find the Wallpaper Carousel app (could be called Wallpaper Carousel or Glance for Mi). If you don't see it in the list, click three dots in the corner and select Show System Processes.

Select the app you find. You'll see the management menu, and you'll do two things: click Stop (if it's active) and then select Clear → Clear Everything, which will delete the temporary files and the cache the service has accumulated.

The way for quick access:


Settings → Applications → All applications → Wallpaper carousel → Clean → Clean everything

Once the data is cleared, go back to the carousel settings in any of the ways described above and make sure the switch is in the off position. Now, even if the process tries to start, it will not have saved settings to activate, and it will remain inactive.

Additional recommendations and limitations

Despite all efforts, in some regions or on certain versions of MIUI firmware, it may not be possible to completely remove the carousel without using third-party software (ADB). Xiaomi leaves this service as part of advertising integration.

Also, you should consider that after a major system update (for example, switching from MIUI 12 to MIUI 13 or 14), the settings may be reset, so if you notice the return of changing images, just repeat the deactivation procedure through the lock screen settings.

For advanced users, there is the possibility of disabling the component through debugging USB and ADB-For the average user, there are enough methods described in this article to comfortably use the Redmi Note 9.

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Complete data cleaning of the Wallpaper Carousel app, combined with manual switching off of the tumbler, gives a 99% guarantee that the service will not bother you in the future.

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