How to remove the icon of the wallpaper carousel from the lock screen Xiaomi: all ways

Are you tired of the annoying wallpaper carousel icon on your Xiaomi lock screen that constantly suggests changing the background?This icon appears on all devices with a MIUI shell (version 12 to 15+) and interferes with many users - especially those who are used to minimalist design. The good news is that it can be removed in several ways, and without root rights and complex manipulations.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 proven methods, from standard settings to hidden MIUI features that run on Redmi Note 10/11/12, Poco X3/X4/X5, Xiaomi 11T/12/13 and other models. You’ll also learn why this icon reappears after updates and how to prevent it from coming back. If you’re ready to get rid of an unnecessary item once and for all, read on!

Why does the wallpaper carousel icon appear on the Xiaomi lock screen?

The wallpaper carousel icon is part of MIUI's proprietary service, called "Theme Store" (com.miui.miservice), which is automatically activated when:

• 📱 First turn on a new smartphone (if not disable when setting up).
• 🔄 Updates MIUI Update (often returned after upgrade).
• 🎨 Installation of themes or wallpapers from the standard application "Themes».
• ⚙️ Resetting to factory settings (unless manually deactivated).

Xiaomi has this feature on its default to make users interact with the theme store more often, but for many, it becomes a source of annoyance because it takes up space on the lock screen and can be accidentally activated when touched.

Interestingly, on some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global and MIUI Europe), the icon behaves differently, from static to animated, depending on the shell version and regional settings.

Method 1: Disconnect via theme settings (official method)

The easiest and safest way to do this is to deactivate the carousel through the themes menu, which works on 90% of Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-15 and does not require any additional software.

Instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush and palette).
2. Go to the wallpaper section (in the lower menu).
3. Put three points on it (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Wallpaper Settings.
4. Find the option “Wallpaper carousel on the lock screen” and turn off the slider.
5. Restart the device (required!) to make the changes effective.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for Poco F4) This item can be called "Wallpaper recommendations" or "Dynamic wallpaper." If you don't find it, check the other sections of the theme settings.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Close all background applications

Connect your phone to charge (in case of hanging)

Make a backup of the wallpaper (Settings → Themes → My Wallpaper)

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Method 2: Hiding through lock screen settings

If the first method didn’t work, try disabling the icon directly in the lock settings, which is suitable for the Redmi Note 11 Pro, Xiaomi 12 Lite and other models with MIUI 13+.

How to do this:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Lock Screen Style (or Additional Settings).
3. Find the item “Show the icon of the wallpaper carousel” and deactivate it.
4. If there is no such item, tap on Wallpaper → Settings and look there.

🔍 Tip: On some devices (e.g. Poco) X3 Pro) this parameter is hidden deeper. Try the path: Settings → Display. → Lock screen → Additionally. → Lock screen widgets.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI The icon may appear again. To avoid this, after the upgrade, immediately check the theme settings and if necessary, repeat the shutdown.

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can remove the carousel icon via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that works for all Xiaomi models but requires a computer connection.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to become a developer) → Developer settings → USB debugging.
2. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.miservice

This command hides the service of the themes responsible for the merry-go-round. To get it back, use:

adb shell pm unhide com.miui.miservice

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 13 Ultra) this command can cause weather widgets to crash. If other lock screen elements stop working after execution, run unhide and try another method.

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Before use ADB Check if it is blocked. USB-Port in Security Settings (Settings) → Password and security → Lockdown USB). If the lock is on, turn it off temporarily.

Method 4: Remove via MiXplorer (without root)

For users who don't want to connect their phone to a PC, there's an alternative, a MiXplorer file manager with access to system folders, which works on MIUI 12-15 without superuser rights.

What to do:

1. Download and install MiXplorer (version 6.55+).
2. Enable the display of hidden files in the manager settings.
3. Cross the path: /data/system/users/0/ and find the file. wallpaper_info.xml.
4. Open the file in the text editor and delete the line with the mention of carousels or miui_magazine.
5. Save the changes and restart the phone.

📌 Important: Before editing, back up the file! If the lock screen stops working after the changes, return the original version.

Method 5: Reset theme settings (last resort)

If none of these things worked, the radical solution is to reset the theme settings, which will bring all the settings back to factory settings, including the carousel icon, but once reset, you can turn it off in the standard way.

How to perform the reset:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Themes app (com.miui.miservice) and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm the action.
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: This method will remove all downloaded themes and wallpaper! Before reset, save your favorite backgrounds to the gallery (Settings) → Topics → My wallpaper. → Save).

After discharge:

• 🔧 Go to the "Themes" and turn off the carousel (method 1).
• 🔄 Do not update the Themes app through the Play Market – this can return the icon.
• 📱 Check if other unnecessary widgets appear on the lock screen.

What if the carousel icon reappears?

Many users find that after updating MIUI or resetting the carousel returns, here's how to prevent it from reappearing:

1. Turn off automatic theme updates: Settings → Topics → ⋮ → Settings → Auto-Update Themes (set off.).
2. Freeze the Themes app: Use App Freezer (from Play Market) or ADB-command: adb shell pm disable-user com.miui.miservice This will completely stop the service, but also turn off the theme store.
3. Install a third-party launcher: Some launchers (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion) allow you to hide system widgets, including a carousel.

🔹 Useful Lifehack: If you don’t want to completely disable theme service, but the icon is annoying, install transparent wallpaper through the Themes app. In some cases, this makes the carousel icon less noticeable.

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If you've had all the manipulations, check if you've got a custom theme on your phone from MIUI. Some of themes force the carousel to activate. Return the standard theme and re-engineer.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi