The wallpaper carousel on the Redmi Note 10 Pro is one of the most controversial features of MIUI, which automatically changes the background on the lock screen. For some users, it is a convenient way to diversify the appearance of the smartphone, for others – an annoying element that eats up battery power and traffic. Unfortunately, Xiaomi does not provide a direct option to completely disable this feature in standard settings, but there are workarounds – from hidden parameters to technical solutions.
In this article, we will discuss all working methods for removing carousels, including official and informal ones, and you will learn how to turn off automatic wallpaper change through the phone menu, using the phone's menu. ADB-And what other tools can help with this, and we'll focus on the specifics of the firmware. MIUI 12/13/14 on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, as the algorithm of actions may differ depending on the shell version.
Why the wallpaper carousel appears on the lock screen
Xiaomi’s Wallpaper Carousel feature was introduced in MIUI since version 12, and its main purpose is to personalize the user experience by offering fresh backgrounds from theme store collections or local galleries.
- 🔄 Auto boot: The smartphone periodically loads new wallpapers via the Internet, which consumes mobile traffic (up to 50 MB per month).
- 🔋 Increased battery consumption: Background processes of carousel can increase energy consumption by 3–7% per day.
- 📱 Content Imposition: Some of the wallpaper contains promotional elements or promotional materials from Xiaomi (for example, announcements of new devices).
- ⚙️ Limited settings: There is no “Disable Forever” button in the standard interface – only a temporary pause.
On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the carousel is activated by default after a MIUI update or reset. Even if you manually set a static background, the system can return dynamic wallpaper after a reboot or after 24 hours.
⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global) Wallpaper carousel is tied to your Mi Account. If you've synced themes through the cloud, disabling the feature on one device may not work on another.
Method 1: Disable the carousel through standard MIUI settings
The easiest way is to use the built-in options of the system, and although you can't completely remove the carousel, you can pause it and set a fixed background. MIUI 12–14:
- Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
- Go to the Wallpaper section → Lock screen.
- Choose any static background from the ones offered or click My Wallpaper to upload yours.
- After using the wallpaper, tap on the icon ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
- Turn off the slider Automatic wallpaper change (or the wallpaper carousel in new versions).
- Confirm the action by clicking Apply.
This way, not removing the carousel completely, but only temporarily suspending it. After updating MIUI or resetting the function can return. To consolidate the result, additionally follow the following steps:
- 📵 Limit background data for the Themes app in Battery settings and performance → Battery management.
- 🚫 Disable auto-run for com.miui.gallery via Settings → Annexes → Autostart control.
Backup wallpaper | Check version MIUI| Disable theme synchronization in Mi Account |Close all background applications-->
Method 2: Remove the carousel via ADB (for advanced users)
If standard settings don’t work, you can use the Android debugging bridge (ADB), which allows you to completely deactivate the carousel service at the system level, but requires a connection to a PC and enable the developer mode.
Warning: Incorrect ADB commands may disrupt MIUI. Follow the instructions carefully!
⚠️ Attention: Before use ADB Make sure your Redmi Note 10 Pro has a bootloader unlocked, otherwise the commands will not work. Unlocking erases all data from the device!
Steps to turn off the carousel through ADB:
- Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times)
- Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
- Connect your smartphone to your PC and install ADB drivers (you can download from the Android Developers website).
- Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type: adb devices Make sure the device is identified (its serial number should appear).
- Run the command to disable the carousel: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper If the command didn't work, try an alternative: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper
- Reboot your smartphone.
Once you've done this, the carousel service will be deactivated. To get it back, use the command:
adb shell pm enable com.miui.miwallpaper💡
If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, try reinstalling the drivers manually through Windows Device Manager. Select the Android ADB Interface driver for your Redmi Note 10 Pro.
Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications
If you don’t want to mess with ADB, you can use third-party utilities. Below are proven apps that will help turn off the wallpaper carousel on the Redmi Note 10 Pro:
| Annex | Functional | Need a ROOT? | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIUI Hidden Settings | Unlocks Hidden MIUI Options, Including Disabling the Carousel | ❌ No. | Google Play |
| Activity Launcher | Allows you to start the hidden activity of wallpaper settings | ❌ No. | Google Play |
| Wallpaper Changer Disabler | Specialized tool for disabling dynamic wallpaper | ✅ Yes, for complete removal) | XDA Developers |
| Shizuku + App Ops | Blocks permits for carousel service without ROOT | ❌ No, but Shizuku is needed) | Official website |
The most versatile solution is MIUI Hidden Settings.
- Open the app and go to System → Wallpaper Settings.
- Find the Disable Wallpaper Carousel option and activate it.
- Reset the device.
If the app doesn’t find the right option, try Activity Launcher:
- Run the utility and find it in the list of com.miui.gallery.
- Select the activity of.wallpaper.picker.WallpaperCarouselSettingsActivity.
- In the menu that opens, turn off all sliders associated with the carousel.
Standard settings MIUI|ADB-team|Party of annex|I don't know, I haven't tried it yet.-->
Method 4: Manually delete system files (ROOT only)
If your Redmi Note 10 Pro is unlocked ROOT-You can manually delete the files that are responsible for the carousel, and this method gives you a 100% guarantee of shutdown, but you need to be careful, because the wrong actions can cause the system to crash.
You'll need:
- 📱 Smartphone with unlocked bootloader and installed Magisk.
- 💻 PC fitted ADB and Fastboot.
- 🔧 File Manager with Support ROOT (Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
Instructions:
- Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the ADB terminal.
- Enter the command to mount the system partition in write mode: adb shell su mount -o rw,remount /system
- Go to the folder with the carousel wallpaper: cd /system/priv-app/MiuiGallery
- Delete or rename the file MiuiGallery.apk (e.g. in MiuiGallery.apk.bak): mv MiuiGallery.apk MiuiGallery.apk.bak
- Reset the device.
⚠️ Attention: Removal MiuiGallery.apk If you have any errors after the reboot, restore the file through a backup or reflash your smartphone.
What if the smartphone does not turn on after deleting the files?
Method 5: Transition to custom firmware (radical solution)
If all of the above methods fail, the last option is custom firmware. Alternative builds (such as LineageOS, Pixel Experience or Havoc-OS) do not contain a built-in wallpaper carousel and offer more flexible lock screen settings.
Advantages of custom firmware:
- ✅ Complete absence of carousel and other imposed functions MIUI.
- ✅ Regular security updates (as opposed to official security updates) MIUI old-model).
- ✅ Ability to fine-tune the interface via Substratum or Magisk Modules.
Disadvantages:
- ❌ Loss of official warranty (if the bootloader was unlocked).
- ❌ Risk of "bricking" of the device with incorrect firmware.
- ❌ Certain functions (e.g, IR-Game Turbo or Blaster May Not Work.
Instructions for installing custom firmware:
- Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool.
- Install custom TWRP recavators for Redmi Note 10 Pro (you can download on the official website).
- Download the right firmware (e.g. LineageOS 20 for sweet/sweetin).
- Reboot to TWRP and run Wipe → Format Data (this will delete all data!).
- Install the firmware through Install → Choose. ZIP-file.
- After installation, go through Magisk (if you need ROOT) and GApps (Google services).
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Custom firmware requires technical skills. If you have never flashed a smartphone, it is best to contact the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums for help.
Frequent problems and their solutions
When you turn off the wallpaper carousel on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, users experience typical errors. Let's consider the most common ones and how to fix them:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Carousel returns after reboot | com.miui.miwallpaper automatically restarts | Turn off auto-start via Settings → Applications → Auto-start management or use ADB |
| The ADB pm disable-user team is not working | The device is not recognized or there are no rights | Check USB connection, reinstall drivers, enable USB debugging |
| After deleting the files, the gallery stopped working. | Critical components of MiuiGallery.apk have been removed | Restore the file from the backup or reflash the system through Fastboot |
| The side of the application does not find the option to disable | MIUI firmware heavily modified (e.g. Chinese version) | Try another method (ADB or ROOT) or upgrade MIUI to the latest version |
| The carousel is off, but traffic is still being consumed. | Other system applications (such as Mi Video or Mi Browser) load content | Limit background traffic for all Xiaomi apps in network settings |
If none of the methods worked, check:
- 📋 Version MIUI: On some assemblies (e.g, MIUI China) wallpaper carousel is hard-wired into the system. Try to switch to Global or EEA version.
- 🔄 Updates: Xiaomi occasionally adds new options to the settings.Update firmware to the latest stable version.
- 🛠️ Resetting: In extreme cases, reset to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting settings).