How to permanently remove the wallpaper carousel from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

The auto-replaceable wallpaper carousel on the lock screen is a signature feature of MIUI firmware that is not popular with everyone. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, this feature is activated by default and can interfere: distracting with bright pictures, slowing down unlocking, and sometimes even consuming traffic when downloading new images. Especially annoying when the smartphone itself loads wallpaper from the Internet without a user request.

Compounding the problem, standard MIUI 10-14 settings often hide the option to disable the carousel or work incorrectly. For example, after a system update, the function can turn on itself despite manual settings. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, from simple to technically complex, including editing system files.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

Let's start with the most obvious method, which works on most firmware versions. You don't need root rights or a computer, but the effectiveness depends on the version of MIUI:

  1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
  2. Slip on the lock screen wallpaper (or lock screen style in new versions).
  3. Choose Static Wallpaper or My Wallpaper instead of Carousel.
  4. Confirm the selection and restart the device (sometimes changes are only applied after the reboot).

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 12+ If you don't have a carousel on the menu, move on to the next way.

📊 What version? MIUI you have installed?
MIUI 10 or lower
MIUI 11
MIUI 12/12.5
MIUI 13
MIUI 14
I don't know.

Method 2: Using design themes

If the standard shutdown didn't work, you can get around the restriction through the theme manager, which is suitable for firmware where the carousel is tied to the theme of the design:

  • 🎨 Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
  • 🔍 In the search bar, enter a request without a carousel or static lockscreen.
  • 📲 Select any theme marked Static Lock Screen and apply it.
  • 🔄 After application, return to the Settings → Lock screen and manually install your wallpaper.

The downside is that when you change the theme, the carousel can come back. To fix the result, after you use the theme, turn off the automatic wallpaper update in the lock screen settings.

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If there are no suitable topics in the search, try downloading APK-theme file without a carousel from the forum XDA Developers and install it manually.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (without root)

For advanced users who are ready to connect the Redmi Note 7 to a computer, there is a reliable way to use the device. ADB-It doesn't require superuser rights, but it does require debugging on USB:

  1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
  2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
  3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools, and execute the command:
adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_show_wallpaper_hint 0


adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_wallpaper_enabled 0

After you execute the commands, restart the device. The carousel should disappear, and static wallpaper will remain on the lock screen.

What if the ADB can’t see the device?
Make sure that Xiaomi USB Drivers are installed and the developer settings enable Debugging over USB (Safe Mode) and try changing the cable or USB port on your PC.

Method 4: Editing system files (root required)

If previous methods didn't work, and you have root rights, you can delete the carousel at the file level, and it's the most radical and potentially dangerous thing that can cause the system to crash.

Instructions:

  1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
  2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI.
  3. Find the file MiuiSystemUI.apk and make a backup copy of it.
  4. Open a file in a text editor (such as MT Manager) and find lines containing WallpaperCarousel.
  5. Remove or comment on these lines, save the changes, and reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Incorrect editing of system APK-If you are not sure about your actions, use alternative methods.

MethodDifficultyRoot is required.Risk to the systemEfficiency
Standard settings⭐❌ No.❌ No.⚠️ 50%
Change of subject⭐⭐❌ No.❌ No.✅ 70%
ADB-team⭐⭐⭐❌ No.❌ No.✅ 90%
Editing by APK⭐⭐⭐⭐✅ Yes.⚠️ High-pitched✅ 99%

Method 5: Reverse firmware or switch to custom

If the carousel appeared after the MIUI update and does not turn off, the radical solution is to roll back on the old firmware version or install a custom one (for example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS).

Before the rollback:

Make a backup of data | Check firmware compatibility with the Redmi Note 7 model (codename lavender) | Charge the phone at least 60% | Download the official firmware from the Xiaomi | Prepare a firmware tool (Mi Flash Tool or TWRP)

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The rollback process:

  1. Download the archive with the desired version of MIUI (for example, V11.0.4.0.PFGMIXM is one of the last stable without an aggressive carousel).
  2. Go to Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume Reduction when the phone is off).
  3. Connect the device to your PC and run through the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All option.

⚠️ Note: Firmware rollback will reset all data on the phone. Also note that after rollback some features may stop working (for example, Google Pay due to a security version mismatch).

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Custom firmware like Pixel Experience completely removes all Xiaomi branded features, including the carousel, but requires unlocking the bootloader and installing via TWRP.

Many Redmi Note 7 users are faced with the carousel returning after the MIUI update, which is because the system resets some of the default settings to prevent reappearance:

  • 📵 Turn off automatic wallpaper updates in Settings → Lock screen → Additionally.
  • 🚫 Block permissions for the Themes app in Settings → Annexes → Permit Management (turn off the Internet and Warehouse).
  • 🔧 Use it. ADB to fix settings (the team below blocks wallpaper changes):
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.themes

This command will disable the Themes app for the current user, but it may affect other design features. To get it back, do:

adb shell pm enable com.android.themes
Can I remove the carousel without a computer and root?
Yes, in most cases, changing the theme or disabling it through standard settings (Method 1 and 2) helps. If these methods don’t work, try limiting the permissions for the Themes app in your Android settings.
Why did the lock screen turn black after the carousel was turned off?
This happens if you select Black theme in your wallpaper settings or if you have lost your display settings. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Wallpaper and manually select any image from the gallery.
The carousel is gone, but the widgets on the lock screen are no longer working.
Widgets are tied to the MiuiSystemUI system application. If you edited it through root, try returning the original file from the backup. Also check the widget settings in Settings → Lock Screen → Widgets.
Will it work? ADB-method MIUI 14?
Yes, adb shell settings put secure commands are universal and work on all versions. MIUI, including 14-However, in the latest updates, Xiaomi may block some system settings – if the team does not work, try adding a flag. --user 0: adb shell settings put secure --user 0 lock_screen_show_wallpaper_hint 0
Can the carousel be turned off only for SIM-card, not the whole phone?
No, in MIUI There is no separate setting for the carousel on the lock screen SIM-It's managed globally across the device, and if you want to split the wallpaper, use launcher apps like Nova Launcher, but it won't affect the lock screen.