Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face intrusive behavior from a system that regularly changes images on the lock screen without the user’s knowledge.This feature, known as “Wallpaper Carousel,” can be annoying if you prefer a static picture or want to save battery power. However, standard MIUI and HyperOS settings do not always allow you to simply “delete” wallpaper in the usual sense, since the system requires at least one background image.
In this article, we will discuss how to completely disable automatic image change, how to set a monotonous background to save energy on the computer. AMOLED-And you'll learn about the differences between desktop wallpaper and lock screen, and how to avoid accidentally installing ad images.
It is important to understand that completely “remove” the wallpaper, leaving the screen completely empty (without pixels), it is technically impossible at the level of the Android operating system. The screen must display at least one color.
Disabling the wallpaper carousel on the lock screen
The most common problem users have is constantly changing pictures when you turn on your smartphone, and that's what Glance is doing, or the built-in wallpaper carousel, and to stop that, you have to go to the system settings, and find the partition that's responsible for the lock screen, which can be called differently in different versions of the firmware.
You'll need to find wallpaper carousel or wallpaper carousel in the settings menu, and inside this section, you'll usually have a switch that activates the function, you'll have to put it inactive, and then the system will stop downloading new images from the Internet.
- 📱 Open the settings of your device.
- 🔒 Go to Lock Screen or Always On screen and Lock screen.
- 🚫 Find the wallpaper carousel and turn off the tumbler.
- 💾 Confirm action if the system requests permission to shut down.
☑️ Checking the carousel shutdown
It's worth noting that some global firmware versions may integrate this service more deeply, so if the standard shutdown didn't work and the images keep changing, maybe a third-party launcher or theme that has its own rights to change the background is activated, in which case, check the settings of the installed Theme.
⚠️ Warning: After the wallpaper carousel is turned off, old uploaded images may remain in the phone's memory. They will have to be manually deleted through the file manager if storage space is critically important.
Installation of a black background for AMOLED-screen
If your goal is not just static but maximum energy efficiency, the best solution is to install a completely black image, which is especially true for devices with AMOLED and Super AMOLED arrays, where black means the pixels are off.
To do this, you'll need a black image that you can create in any graphics editor or download from the Internet. The size of the image is not critical, because the system will stretch it, but you'd better use a resolution that matches your screen, like 1080×2400.
Why does black save battery life?
The installation process is simple: go to the gallery, open the black image, click the menu (three dots) and select "Install as wallpaper." The system will tell you whether to apply the background: on the main screen, lock screen or both.
- 🖼️ Download or create a black image.
- 📂 Open the file through the standard Gallery app.
- ⚙️ Press the button More and select Set as Wallpaper.
- ✅ Confirm installation for the Main Screen or Lock Screen.
Using a black background not only saves charge, it also makes the interface visually cleaner, especially if you use widgets with a transparent background, a popular technique among enthusiasts who want to minimize visual noise.
How to Remove System and Dark Wallpaper
Users often want to remove standard wallpapers that come with firmware so they don't interfere with the selection list.Unfortunately, Xiaomi system wallpaper is part of the system partition and is not subject to removal by standard methods without Root rights.
However, if you're talking about downloaded themes that have changed the wallpaper, you can delete them. To do this, go to the Themes app, open a user profile, and find the Wallpaper section, where you can delete downloaded sets that are no longer needed.
| Wallpaper type | Can I remove it? | Deleting method | Root rights required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (MIUI/HyperOS) | No. | Impossible. | Yes (with risk) |
| Downloaded from Thames | Yes. | Annex Topics | No. |
| User photo | Yes. | Gallery/Files | No. |
| Carousel (cache) | Partially. | Clearing the cache | No. |
Attempting to delete system files through file managers with root access can lead to unstable interface or "bootloop" (cyclical reboot).If standard wallpaper is very annoying, it is easier to switch to a third-party launcher that ignores the system settings of the background.
Use of third-party launchers
A radical but effective way to remove obsessive wallpaper and MIUI elements is to install a third-party launcher, and applications like Nova Launcher, Lawnchair, or Microsoft Launcher take full control of the desktop.
In the settings of such launchers, you can set any background, and Xiaomi’s system will not be able to change it without your knowledge. Moreover, third-party launchers often allow you to adjust the transparency of the background or use blur, which creates the effect of no wallpaper.
To install an alternative interface, download APK-You can find the file or the app on Google Play. Once installed, the system will suggest you choose the default launcher. Select a new one and click "Always." Now you can customize the background in its own settings menu.
- 📥 Download the launcher from Play Market.
- 🚀 Launch the application and follow the setting instructions.
- 🏠 Click the Home button to select the default launcher.
- 🎨 In the launcher settings, select Wallpaper and set the desired image.
⚠️ Note: When using third-party launchers, some "gesture" functions» MIUI It is recommended to enable navigation with buttons or carefully adjust the gestures in the launcher itself.
Setting up live wallpaper and disabling them
Live Wallpapers are animated backgrounds that consume a significant amount of processor and battery resources, and if your goal is to remove the extra load on the device, you should avoid them.
To go to a static image, go to the Wallpaper settings. From the category list, select "Static" or "All." The system may suggest continuing to use live wallpaper, but you can ignore this sentence and choose the usual picture.
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If you like aesthetics but want to save battery, use Video Wallpaper only on the home screen, and leave a static image on the lock screen. This will reduce the load, since you see the lock screen less often.
It's important to distinguish between live wallpaper and Always On Display. Disabling the former doesn't affect the latter. If you want to remove the animation completely, check both sections in the settings. Often users confuse these features as a single unit.
Solving problems with the application of settings
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where after installing a new wallpaper or turning off the carousel, after a while everything returns to its original state, this can be caused by synchronization with the Mi Account account or theme cache errors.
First of all, try to clear the cache of the Themes and Wallpaper app. To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find what you want and click Clear → Clear cache. Don't confuse it with cleaning data so you don't lose downloaded themes.
Settings → Applications → Application Management → Themes → Clean → Clear the cacheIf the problem persists, check to see if the theme sync is enabled in the Mi Cloud.In some cases, resetting all settings to factory helps, but this is an extreme measure requiring full data backup.