How to permanently remove the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi: from simple settings to hidden commands

The wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is one of the most controversial features of the MIUI shell. On the one hand, it offers quick access to changing background images, but on the other hand, it constantly interferes with the scrolling of the desktop, accidentally activates gestures and eats up additional system resources. If you are tired of the unpredictable behavior of this element of the interface, our article will help you completely disable it - from standard methods to advanced tricks using ADB.

It is important to understand that different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) may have different paths to settings, and some methods only work on certain Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or Redmi 12).We tested all of the methods described below on current firmware from 2023 to 2026 and indicated where caution is required. If you are not sure about your model, check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone.

Before you start making changes, consider that some methods will require developer rights or PC connectivity. If you're a beginner, start with the first two ways -- they're the safest and don't require in-depth knowledge. ADB-teams that are guaranteed to remove the carousel forever, even after system updates.

1. disable the carousel through standard MIUI settings

The easiest way to hide the wallpaper carousel is to use built-in personalization options, which works on most Redmi devices with MIUI 12-14, but may not be available on some budget models (such as the Redmi A1 or Redmi 9A).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings and go to the Desktop section (or Wallpaper in some versions).
• 🔍 Find the wallpaper carousel option or Dynamic wallpaper – it can be hidden under the option.
• 🔄 Transfer the slider to the off position. or uncheck the tick from Show the carousel when scrolling.
• 🔁 Restart your phone to make changes take effect (sometimes required for gestures to work properly).

If your MIUI version doesn’t have an explicit carousel switch, try an alternative path:

1. Long press on the free space of the desktop → Wallpaper settings.
2. Tap by icon ⚙️ (gear) in upper right corner.
3. Turn off the option of scroll animation or transition effects.

Method limitation: On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+), the carousel only turns off visually, but continues to consume resources in the background. To fully deactivate it, proceed to the following methods:

2.Use of a launcher from a third-party developer

If the standard settings didn't work, the radical solution is to install an alternative launcher, which not only removes the wallpaper carousel, but also completely changes the MIUI interface by adding new features.

• 🚀 Nova Launcher – Supports deep customization, including disabling all animations.
• ⚡ Lawnchair is an open source lightweight launcher optimized for Xiaomi.
• 🎨 Hyperion Launcher – imitates pure Android without unnecessary add-ons.
• 🔄 Poco Launcher – official launcher from Xiaomi, but without wallpaper carousel (suitable for Redmi with unlocked bootloader).

How to determine:

1. Download. APK-Launcher file from the official website (for example, Nova Launcher).
2. Install the file by allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install Unknown Applications).
3. Click Home and select a new launcher as your primary.

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Before installing a third-party launcher, back up your desktop settings through Settings → Additional → Backup. This will help you quickly return the original look if the new interface doesn’t like.

Warning: Some launchers may conflict with proprietary MIUI services, such as Mi Share or Game Turbo. If navigation gestures stop working after installation, return to the standard launcher via Settings → Applications → Default → Launcher.

3. Disconnection through the developer settings

If the wallpaper carousel is integrated into system processes, it can be deactivated through developer mode, a method that requires caution, as incorrect changes can lead to interface failures.

Steps to activate the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version until you become a developer!
3. Return to the main Settings menu and open a new section for developers.

Now find and disable the following options (not everyone may be present in your version):

• 🖼️ Window animation → Choose No Animation.
• 🔄 Animation of transitions → Choose No Animation.
• 📱 Shut down. MIUI-Optimization (if any) – this can remove the carousel, but reduces the smoothness of the interface.
• 🔍 Background processes → Limit to No background processes (temporarily).

Activate Developer Mode (7 taps according to MIUI)

Make a backup copy of the data

Record the current animation settings

Disable only the specified items, without touching the rest-->

Critical information: On some devices (e.g. Redmi) K50) switch off MIUI-Optimization can cause errors in the camera or sensors. If you have artifacts after the changes, return the settings to their original state.

4. Removal of the carousel via ADB (for advanced users)

If the previous methods didn't work, the most reliable method is to turn off the carousel via the ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to the PC and executing commands in the terminal.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools.
2. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → For Developers.
3. Connect Redmi to your PC and confirm your trust in the device.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools.
5. Follow the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
6. Enter the command to disable the carousel: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper or (for newer versions of MIUI): adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper

If the carousel disappeared after completing the commands, but the wallpaper reset to the standard ones, restore them through Settings → Wallpaper. To return the carousel, use the command:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.miwallpaper

Compatibility table for different versions of MIUI:

5. Manual deletion of system files (only for unlocked devices)

This method is only suitable for users with an unlocked bootloader and customized Recovery (such as TWRP) installed, which allows you to permanently delete the files responsible for the carousel, but risks "bricking" the device if you make an error.

Instructions:

1. Download and install TWRP for your Redmi model (see the XDA Developers forum for instructions).
2. Boot in Recavery mode (usually Power + Volume up).
3. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
4. Delete the following files and folders: /system/priv-app/MiuiWallpaper/system/priv-app/WallpaperCarousel/data/app/com.miui.miwallpaper-* (all folders with such a prefix)

Wipe → Cache

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Deleting system files without unlocking the bootloader will result in a bootloop, a method only recommended for advanced users who are ready for possible recovery via Fastboot.

If after deleting the files, the phone stopped booting:

⚠️ Note: Do not try to stitch individual components through TWRP — Instead, download the full firmware for your model from Xiaomi and run it through Fastboot using the Mi Flash Tool.

Alternative solutions: concealment without removal

If you don’t want to risk the stability of the system, but the carousel still interferes, try to deceive its behavior:

• 📏 Reduce desktop count: Go to desktop settings and leave only 1-2 screens. wallpaper carousel usually doesn't activate unless there's room to scroll.
• 🔒 Blocking gestures: In Settings → Gestures turn off Desktop Scrolling or Swipe Down for search (sometimes conflicting with the carousel).
• 🖌️ Use of static wallpaper: Set one image without paralax effects.The carousel may stop appearing if the system does not detect dynamic content.
• 🛠️ Applications to block items: Utilities like AppOps or Package Disabler (require root) allow you to disable individual functions MIUI file-deleting.

For Redmi models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K60 Pro) you can use black.png wallpaper with transparency, in which case the carousel visually merges with the background and becomes almost invisible.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off wallpaper carousel