How to turn off changing wallpaper on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 7: the complete guide

The dynamic wallpaper on the Xiaomi Redmi 7 lock screen can be annoying for users who prefer static images. The automatic background change feature was introduced in MIUI as part of personalization, but not everyone likes it, especially for owners of budget models, where excess animation can increase battery consumption by 5-7% in standby mode.

Complicating the problem is that depending on the firmware version, the path to settings may differ, with some facing a lack of menu item, others facing the return of dynamic wallpaper after a system update, and in this article, we will discuss all the working ways to disable changing backgrounds, including hidden settings and alternative methods.

If you’ve tried to change wallpapers through the standard menu but they keep changing, don’t rush to reset the settings. Most often, the problem is solved without radical measures, but it requires knowing the nuances of MIUI 10/11/12 on Redmi 7.

Why do locks change automatically?

The dynamic wallpaper feature appeared in MIUI 9 and developed in later versions. On Redmi 7, it works in two scenarios:

1. Accidental background change from the MIUI collection (usually once every few hours).
2. Adaptive wallpaper that adjusts to the time of day (morning / day / evening / night).

By default, the system uses the built-in Wallpaper Carousel wallpaper gallery, which downloads new images over the Internet. This explains why even after manually changing the background, it can update after a while. In some cases, it is not the smartphone itself that is to blame, but the Xiaomi cloud service, which synchronizes settings between devices.

Interestingly, the Redmi 7 with MIUI Global runs differently than the Chinese version, for example, MIUI China allows you to completely disable cloud wallpaper synchronization, whereas in the global build, this item is often hidden.

Method 1: Disconnecting through standard MIUI settings

The most obvious method is to use built-in personalization tools, but there are pitfalls: depending on the version of MIUI, the path to customization may differ. Let's look at both.

For MIUI 10/11 (the most common version on Redmi 7):

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Slap the lock screen wallpaper.
3. At the bottom of the screen, select Static Wallpaper or My Wallpaper.
4. Turn off the automatic shift slider (if any).

For MIUI 12 and newer, the algorithm is different.

1. Go to Settings → Wallpaper.
2. Select the Lock screen tab.
3. Scroll down and click Wallpaper Settings.
4. Turn off the Dynamic Wallpaper or Auto Update option.

⚠️ Warning: If the wallpaper changes after this manipulation, check if you have a Wallpaper Carousel app installed, which you either disable or delete the updates via Settings. → Annexes.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure you have enough battery power (minimum 30%)

Close all background applications

Make a backup of your current wallpaper (if necessary)-->

Method 2: Delete the Wallpaper Carousel app

The Wallpaper Carousel app (some firmware called Themes) is responsible for loading and changing wallpapers, and can be disabled or removed, but no complete removal without root rights is possible.

Instructions for unsetting:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Wallpaper Carousel or Themes (Brush Icon).
3. Click Disable (if the button is active).
4. If you can not turn off - select Warehouse → Clear the data.

To remove updates:

1. In the same app menu, tap three dots in the top corner.
2. Select Remove Updates.
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

After that, the wallpaper will stop updating, but you will lose access to official MIUI themes.If you need branded wallpaper, it is better to use the former method.

Method 3: Using third-party launchers

If system methods don't work, you can get around the restrictions with alternative launchers, like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair, which lets you capture wallpaper on the lock screen even if MIUI tries to change them.

Instructions for Nova Launcher:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Set it as the default launcher in the phone settings.
3. Open the Nova settings and go to Screen Settings → Wallpaper.
4. Select a static image and apply it to the Lock screen.

The advantage of this method is that the launcher blocks changes to wallpaper at the interface level without affecting system processes.

• 🔄 When changing the launcher back to the standard MIUI The problem may come back.
• 📱 Certain functions MIUI (For example, gestures may not work properly.
• 🔋 Launchers consume additional RAM (on Redmi) 7 s 2/3 GB of RAM is noticeable).

Method 4: Reset the lock screen settings

If the wallpaper keeps changing despite all the manipulations, resetting the lock screen settings will help, and it doesn't affect user data, but it will return all display parameters to factory.

How to perform the reset:

1. Open Settings → System and device → More
2. Select Settings Reset.
3. Slip on Reset the lock screen settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After discharge:

• 🔓 The lock screen will return to the standard view (usually a black background with a clock).
• 🖼️ You will have to reset the wallpaper manually.
• ⚙️ All gesture and notification settings on the lock will be reset.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI There is no option to "Reset the lock screen settings" in which case try resetting the Topic settings (see method 2) or use ADB (5).

Method 5: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If nothing works, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for debugging Android devices, which requires connecting the phone to a computer, but does not need root rights.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: 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 Redmi 7 to your PC and install ADB drivers (if necessary).
4. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type: adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
5. Execute the command to disable automatic wallpaper change: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.maml and adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.wallpaper
6. Reboot the phone.

To get it back, use the commands:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.maml


adb shell pm enable com.miui.wallpaper

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can lead to disruptions in work. MIUI. If after executing commands the phone began to brake or errors appeared, reset settings through Settings. → Additionally. → Resetting settings.

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Back up important data before using ADB. While the method does not affect user files, there is always a risk of accidental errors. Use the built-in MIUI Backup app or third-party services like Google Drive to make a reservation.

What to do if nothing helps

If all of these methods are useless, radical measures remain:

• 🔄 Firmware rollback: Install an older version MIUI (For example, 12 to 11, where the dynamic wallpaper function is less aggressive, but this requires unlocking the bootloader and may void the warranty.
• 🛠️ Root rights: Magisk can remove the system components responsible for changing wallpapers, a risky method, but gives you complete control of the device.
• 📱 Replacement of launcher + Disconnection of services: Combination of a third-party launcher (e.g. Action Launcher) with Wallpaper Carousel shutdown via ADB often gives a hundred percent result.

If you're not ready to experiment, consider buying a case that closes the lock screen. It won't solve the problem, but it will hide it visually. Another option is to use Always On Display (if supported by your firmware), where the wallpaper is not displayed.

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On Redmi 7 with MIUI 12.5 and later, the dynamic wallpaper function is integrated deeper into the system, in which case the most reliable way is to combine disabling Wallpaper Carousel via ADB and using a third-party launcher.

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