How to remove changing wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often encounter an intrusive feature that periodically changes the background image on a locked screen. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro model, this option, known as "Wallpaper Carousel," can be annoying with its sudden appearance or advertising content. Users are looking for ways to return a static picture they chose rather than the one the system offers.

The problem is that standard theme settings sometimes automatically activate this feature after updates or resets. Wallpaper Carousel is a system application that can’t just be removed without superuser rights, but it can be completely deactivated. In this article, we’ll go into detail on all available methods to disable this option so that your lock screen behaves predictably.

There are several ways to solve the problem, from simply switching the toggler in settings to more in-depth intervention in the work of the theme, we will examine each of them so that you can choose the most suitable for your version of the MIUI shell. It is important to understand that the names of menu items may vary slightly depending on the regional firmware.

What is a Wallpaper Carousel and Why It Turns On

A feature popularly called “changing wallpaper,” officially called Wallpaper Carousel, or Wallpaper Carousel, is a service built into the MIUI shell that uploads new images from the Internet every time you go to a device, originally designed to be aesthetically diverse, but in practice, it often leads to banner ads or low-quality images.

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, activation can be hidden, for example, when you install a new theme from the Themes store, the “Apply Wallpaper Carousel” tick can be selected by default, and system updates sometimes reset user preferences, returning a dynamic background change.

• 🖼️ Automatically upload images from the cloud every time the screen is turned on.
• 📢 Availability of advertising integrations and promotional materials in the stream of pictures.
• ⚙️ Consuming Internet traffic in the background to update content.

Many users don't understand why, after cleaning the cache or rebooting, the picture changes again, because the system process com.miui.mishell.lockscreen continues to work in the background. To stop this process, it's not enough just to change the picture in the gallery, you need to change the settings of the lock theme itself.

⚠️ Note: Disconnect system components through ADB This method can cause the lock screen to function unstable if you don't know the exact packet names. Use this method only if the standard settings don't help.

Disconnection through the blocking theme settings

The easiest and safest way to remove the changing background on the Redmi Note 8 Pro is to use the regular settings menu.This method does not require a connection to the computer and works on most versions of MIUI. You need to get into a specific submenu, which is often hidden from the surface.

To start, go to the basic settings of your smartphone. Find the look section. Depending on the firmware version, it can be called just Wallpaper or be part of the Themes menu. We need to get to control the lock screen, not the main screen.

Inside the menu, select Wallpaper Carousel. Here you'll see a switch that activates or deactivates the function. If it's on, just turn it to off. The system may ask for confirmation of action, agree with it.

After these steps are done, the lock screen should return to the static image you set earlier. If the switch is missing or immediately returns to active state, try the next method using the default theme.

Change the theme to the standard for resetting settings

Often the problem lies not in the function itself, but in the theme used. Third-party themes for Xiaomi can force Wallpaper Carousel to be included. To eliminate this factor, you need to temporarily return to the factory design of the interface.

Open the Themes app, which is system-based on your device. Go to the user profile (the person icon in the corner) and select "My Themes." Find a theme called Classic or Standard and apply it. Make sure the tick is on the application of the theme, not just the wallpaper.

Once you have a standard theme, the system will reset many custom settings, including dynamic wallpaper binding, which often helps break the connection with the carousel update server. If the changing images are gone, you can try to set up a different theme by keeping a close eye on the checkmarks when you install them.

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Before installing any new theme from the store, read the description carefully. Often the text indicates that the theme supports dynamic wallpaper, which can activate the unwanted feature again.

Management through Security Application

There's a powerful system application called Security in the MIUI shell that manages not only antivirus, but also memory optimization and licenses, and sometimes turning off ads and carousels requires that you intervene in this section.

Launch the Security app (green zipper icon). Scroll down to the Licenses or User Agreement section. There are switches for various system services. Find the item associated with Wallpaper Carousel or Get Recommendations.

Disable all personalization and recommendation items, which will prevent the app from getting data from the network, effectively stopping the wallpaper from changing, but it can also disable other personalization features in the system.

It is worth noting that after updating the MIUI system, these settings may reset. Check this section periodically to make sure that permissions to receive advertising content have not been restored automatically.

Disconnection through application notification settings

A more radical but effective method is to prevent the Carousel Wallpaper app from showing notifications and working in the background, and since changing the image is technically an action initiated by the app, blocking its activity solves the problem.

Go to Settings → Apps → All apps. In the list, find Wallpaper Carousel. If the search doesn't work, click on three dots in the corner and select Show System Processes.

• 🚫 Select Notifications and disable all types of notifications.
• 🔋 Go to Battery and select No Limits or Vice versa Restrict Background Activity (depending on version) MIUI).
• 📉 Click on “Other Permits” and disable network and location access.

This method is especially useful if the standard switch in wallpaper settings is missing or locked. By restricting the application's rights, you prevent it from downloading new content. However, it is not always possible to completely stop its process in this way.

⚠️ Note: When system permissions are disabled, the settings interface may become less responsive for a few seconds.

Using ADB for complete removal (for advanced)

If none of the above methods help, you can use the tool. ADB (Android Debug Bridge, which allows you to hide or remove the wallpaper carousel system application without obtaining Root permissions. USB.

First, activate the developer mode on the Redmi Note 8 Pro. To do this, quickly click on the build number seven times in the About Phone section. Then, in the Developer menu, turn on “Debugging by USB” and “Debugging by USB (security settings)”.

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.mishell.lockscreen

Type this command into the console on your computer by plugging in your phone. It will remove the app for the current user. Wallpaper will become static forever until you reset to factory settings. Be careful: removing other system packages can lead to a cyclical reboot.

This method is considered the most reliable for those who want to completely get rid of any reminders of the existence of this feature, however, when updating the firmware, the application can be restored automatically by the system.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The most reliable way to remove changing wallpaper is a combination of disabling the feature in the theme settings and denying network access for the Carousel system application.