How to permanently remove the wallpaper carousel from the lock screen on Redmi 8: 3 proven ways

Why is the Redmi 8 wallpaper carousel annoying users and can it be turned off?

Automatic wallpaper change on the lock screen is one of the “chips” of MIUI firmware that is not popular with everyone. Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 8 often find that the system unquestionably loads new background images from the Wallpaper Carousel collection, slowing unlock and consuming traffic, especially when the smartphone is connected to the mobile Internet with a limited tariff.

Complicating the problem, the latest versions of MIUI 12/13 have hidden direct disabling settings of the carousel deep in the menu or removed them from the interface. However, there are at least three working methods to get rid of the intrusive function: through standard settings, using MIUI Launcher or the ADB command. In this article, we will analyze each method with step-by-step screenshots and nuances for Redmi 8 (relevant for the models M1908C3JG, M1908C3JH, M1908C3JI).

Method 1: Disabling the carousel through lock screen settings

The easiest method is to use built-in MIUI options. It is suitable for most firmware versions, but in some regional builds (for example, for India or China), menu items may differ.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Lock screen.
• 🖼️ Tap on the section "Wallpaper lock screen" (or Wallpaper carousel in English version).
• ⚙️ In the upper right corner, click on the Settings icon (three dots or a gear).
• 🔄 Find the option “Automatic wallpaper change” and move the slider to the “Off” position.».
• 🗑️ Go back and select “Install static wallpaper” by uploading your image.

If you don't have Autoshift on your menu, you've modified the firmware, and then try the second way.

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Before changing the wallpaper, check if the power saving mode is turned on – it can block the download of new images from the Internet, but does not cancel the very function of the carousel.

Method 2: Deactivate via MIUI Launcher (for firmware without root)

If standard settings don’t work, you can use the hidden MIUI Launcher options, which run on MIUI 11-14 firmware and doesn’t require superuser rights.

Step-by-step:

1. 📲 Go to the main screen and make a long tap on empty space.
2. ⚙️ In the menu that appears, select Wallpaper Settings.
3. 🔍 Scroll down and find the Wallpaper Carousel section (or Wallpaper Carousel).
4. 🔕 Turn off the “Auto Update” and “Mobile Download” slider».
5. 📁 Select the folder with wallpaper (for example) manually, DCIM → Screenshots) and install a static image.

Important: On some versions of MIUI, after turning off the carousel, the system can reset wallpaper after rebooting. To avoid this, install wallpaper through a third-party application (for example, WallpapersCraft or Zedge).

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Method 3: Complete disabling via ADB (for power users)

If the first two methods fail, the radical way is to disable the carousel via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which will require connecting the smartphone to the computer, but guaranteed to remove the feature from the system.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB Redmi 8 (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers).

The following are the commands for entering ADB Shell:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.miwallpaper


adb shell settings put global wallpaper_carousel_enabled 0

Once you've done the commands, restart the phone, the wallpaper carousel will be disabled at the system level, and to get it back, use:

adb shell pm unhide com.miui.miwallpaper


adb shell settings put global wallpaper_carousel_enabled 1

Comparison of methods: which way to choose?

Not all methods are equally effective. Below is a table with the pros and cons of each option:

For most users, the first or second method is sufficient. ADB is recommended only if:

• 🔧 You are confident in your actions and ready for possible bugs.
• 📱 The phone has custom firmware installed (e.g. xiaomi.eu or Pixel Experience).
• 🔄 After updating MIUI The carousel returns on its own.

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Frequent problems and solutions

Even after the carousel is turned off, Redmi 8 users may face a return of the feature.

⚠️ Note: If after turning off the carousel wallpaper is reset to standard, check whether the function "Adaptive wallpaper" is included in the Settings → Display. → It can conflict with manual settings.

Problem 1: The carousel returns after the MIUI update.

Solution: Use ADB-command to permanently disable or set wallpaper through a third-party app (e.g. Google Wallpaper).

Problem 2: There is no “Automatic Shift” option in the settings.

Solution: Check the firmware region. For the Chinese version (China ROM), you may need to change region to Global via Settings → Additional → Region.

Problem 3: Wallpaper changes, but everything is turned off in the settings.

Solution: This could be a virus or adware. Check the phone with an antivirus (like Malwarebytes) and remove suspicious apps.

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If the wallpaper carousel is turned on at the level of Xiaomi servers (for example, in advertising campaigns), even ADB may not help, in which case only changing the firmware to custom (for example, LineageOS).

Alternative solutions: how to replace the carousel with your wallpaper

If you can't turn off the carousel completely, you can replace the contents with your images.

1. 📁 Create a folder on your phone. DCIM → Wallpapers.
2. 🖼️ Place your wallpaper there (permission at least) 1080×2340 for Redmi 8).
3. 🔄 In the carousel settings, select “Local Wallpaper” and specify the path to the folder.

So it will cycle only your images, not uploading others, and you can use applications to automate the process.

• 🤖 Wallpaper Changer – Changes Wallpapers on Schedule.
• 🎨 Muzei Live Wallpaper – Creates a slideshow from your photos.
• 🔒 Lockscreen Wallpaper Changer – specializes in lock screen.

Tip: To prevent wallpaper from eating the battery charge, turn off the "Wallpaper Animation" in Settings → Display → More.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions