How to remove wallpaper from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: all working ways

The lock screen on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is the first thing you see when you turn on your smartphone, but it is not always a good look. Too bright, poorly selected or simply boring wallpaper can spoil the impression of using the device. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not always make the process of changing them intuitive: in some versions of MIUI the option is hidden in the depths of the menu, and in others there is no standard way to change the background.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to remove wallpaper from the lock screen for the Redmi Note 10 Pro, including official settings, ADB workarounds, resetting parameters and even manually editing system files. We’ll focus on the nuances of different firmware versions, from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14, and common errors that can occur in the process. If you’re tired of an intrusive background or want to return the standard lock, read on.

Why can't you just remove the wallpaper through the gallery?

Many Xiaomi users are faced with a paradox: in the gallery you can easily change the wallpaper on the home screen, but the option for the lock screen is either missing or not working correctly. MIUI:

• 🔒 Manufacturer restrictions: Xiaomi purposefully separates wallpaper settings for the main screen and lock to avoid accidental changes. In some regional firmware, the option to change the background lock is completely disabled.
• 📱 Version. MIUI: In the firmware MIUI 12.5–13, the path to lock settings has often changed, and MIUI 14 he moved back to another menu.
• 🛠️ System applications: The function of changing the lock wallpaper can be tied to the proprietary Themes application, which does not always work correctly with custom images.

Moreover, if you have ever installed wallpaper through third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher or Action Launcher), the system could save it in cache, but not provide an interface to remove, in such cases you have to resort to manual methods or reset settings.

Method 1: Standard wallpaper change via MIUI settings

So, to start with the most obvious method, which is to use embedded tools, depending on the firmware version, the path to settings may vary, but the general logic is maintained. Here's a step-by-step guide for the Redmi Note 10 Pro:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Lock Screen, which may be referred to as Lock and Protection in some versions of MIUI.
3. Select the Lock Screen Wallpaper option or Lock Style option.
4. If you can choose from the gallery, click Add Wallpaper and select a standard background (e.g. Black or Gradient).
5. Confirm the changes with the Apply button.

If your firmware does not have the Lock Screen Wallpaper option, try an alternative path:

1. Hold your finger to the free space on the main screen.
2. At the bottom of the screen will appear menu – select Wallpaper.
3. In the window that opens, go to the Lock Screen tab (if any).
4. Select a standard background or upload your image.

An important nuance: in some firmware for Redmi Note 10 Pro, the option to change the lock wallpaper only appears after the password / pattern lock is disabled. If you have a lock installed, try temporarily removing it (in Settings → Lock and Protection) and repeat the steps.

Method 2: Resetting the launcher settings and themes

If the standard method didn't work, the problem could be in the cache of the system applications responsible for displaying the wallpaper, in which case resetting the launcher and the Themes app will help, which does not affect user data, but returns the standard view of both screens.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Launcher app and open its settings.
3. Click Warehouse, then Clear Data and Clear Cache.
4. Go back to the list of apps and find Themes.
5. Repeat the data and cache cleanup.
6. Reboot your smartphone.

Once you reboot, the system will automatically apply the standard wallpaper for both screens, and if you need to save the wallpaper on the home screen, but only remove it from lockdown, this method won't work, it resets everything.

⚠️ Attention: Clearing the launcher data will reset the location of the icons on the home screen and in folders.Photo in advance of the current arrangement if it is important.

Method 3: Using ADB to Force Wallpaper Change

For advanced users willing to work with the Android debugging bridge (ADB), there is a way to force lock wallpapers to reset over the command line, which works even on firmware where the option is hidden in the interface.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools (you can download from the official Android website).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB Redmi Note 10 Pro (in Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI Press 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission on your phone screen.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Run the command to reset the lock wallpaper: adb shell cmd wallpaper clear This command removes the current wallpaper settings for all screens.
5. Reboot your smartphone: adb reboot

After the restart, the system will use standard wallpaper. If you need to install a specific image, use the command:

adb shell cmd wallpaper set --lock /sdcard/Download/your_image.jpg

(Replace the path with the current one).

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Don't follow commands that you don't know what they're supposed to do. If the wallpaper hasn't changed since you reset, check if it's blocked by a third-party launcher or widget.

Method 4: Manually delete wallpaper files through file manager

If previous methods didn’t work, you can try to manually delete wallpaper files through a root or ADB file manager. This method is suitable for users who are not afraid to work with system folders.

Where the lock wallpaper is stored:

How to delete:

1. Use a root-access file manager (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer) or connect via ADB.
2. Go to the wallpaper folder (see the table above).
3. Delete files related to the lock (for example, lock_wallpaper.jpg).
4. Reset the device.

Important: If you delete the system wallpaper files from the /system/ folder, this may cause errors the next time you update MIUI. It is better to rename the files (add.bak) rather than delete them completely.

Method 5: Installation of a custom launcher (bypass)

If none of the methods worked, and the wallpaper on the lock screen still can’t be removed, you can go a bypass — install a third-party launcher that allows you to configure the lock regardless of system constraints. For example, Nova Launcher or Action Launcher offer flexible external settings, including the background lock.

How it works:

• 📥 Install a launcher from Google Play (for example, Nova Launcher).
• 🔧 In the launcher settings, find the Lock Screen or Wallpaper Style section.
• 🖼️ Select a standard background or upload your image.
• 🔄 Apply the changes and restart the smartphone.

The downside of this is that it doesn't remove old wallpaper from the system, it just blocks it, and if you go back to the standard launcher, the problem may come back, but it's the safest method, not requiring root rights or ADB.

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If after installing the launcher, the lock wallpaper has not changed, try in its settings to disable the option Use system wallpaper (the name may differ).

Problem Solving: What to do if nothing works?

Sometimes even after using all the described methods, the wallpaper on the lock screen remains in place. Let's consider the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

• 🔄 Cache system: Try to clear the partition cache /cache Recovery (turn off the phone, press the Power) + Volume Up, select Wipe Cache).
• 📦 Topics Conflict: Remove all downloaded themes in the Topic app and apply the standard.
• 🛠️ Failure MIUI: If the problem appears after the update, try to roll back to the previous firmware version via Fastboot.
• 🔒 Security policy: On some enterprise devices, the administrator can block wallpaper change. → Accounts. → Working profile.

If none of these methods worked, the last resort is to completely reset your settings to factory settings. Before you do that, make sure to back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.

⚠️ Note: On some Redmi Note 10 Pro firmware, resetting does not always return the standard lock wallpaper. If the problem persists after reset, it is likely due to damage to system files - in this case, only flashing through Fastboot will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about lock screen wallpaper

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If you can't get your lock wallpaper removed in the standard way, start by cleaning the launcher cache and the Themes app, which solves the problem 80 percent of the time without risking data.