How to remove wallpaper scrolling on Xiaomi Redmi: All ways (2026)

Scrolling wallpaper on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (and other devices running) MIUI) Animation, in which the background image is slightly shifted when switching between desktops, not only distracts attention, but can also increase battery consumption. 3-7% It's a constant re-drawing of the graphics, especially in the models with the AMOLED-Each pixel consumes energy independently.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable the effect – from standard settings to hidden developer and ADB commands. The methods are tested on the Redmi Note 12/11/10 Pro, Redmi 9/9A and other popular models with MIUI 13 and MIUI 14. If you use custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS), some instructions may not work – we will also mention this separately.

Why is the scrolling of wallpaper turned on automatically?

The paralax scrolling effect (as the feature is officially called in MIUI) is activated by default on most Xiaomi devices starting in 2019.

• 🎨 Design solution: Xiaomi positions this feature as part of a “live” interface that should create a sense of depth.
• 📱 Adaptation to big screens: On smartphones with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and above (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) The scroll helps fill the empty space on the sides.
• 🔋 Hidden Optimization: On some firmware, the effect is turned off automatically when the battery is low (less than 15%), but returns after charging is connected.

Interestingly, on flagship models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi K60 Pro) scroll is implemented more smoothly due to hardware acceleration, while on budget devices (Redmi 10A, POCO M5) it can slow down, especially when using live wallpapers.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The simplest method, which works on 90% of Redmi devices with MIUI 12-14, does not require root rights or a PC connection.

1. Open Settings → Wallpaper (or Personalization on new versions).
2. Select the current wallpaper (click on the preview at the bottom of the screen).
3. In the upper right corner, tap the icon. ⚙️ (Wallpaper settings).
4. Move the slider Scroll effect (or Paralax effect) to the off position.

If this item is not available, then your firmware does not support disabling through the GUI, in which case move on to the following methods.

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On some devices (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G) the option is hidden behind a long tap on the desktop → Wallpaper settings → Additional.

Method 2: Using the Developer Mode

If the standard method didn't work, try turning off the scroll through the developer's settings. This method requires pre-activation of the mode:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Tap 7 times on the MIUI version until the notification appears You became a developer!.
2. Go back to the basic settings and open a new Developer section (usually at the bottom).
3. Find the option to turn off window animation or animation scale and set the value No animation.
4. Reset the device.

This method doesn't always remove the scrolling completely, but it makes it less noticeable. The next way to turn it off completely is to do it.

Activate the Developer Mode

Connect your phone to your PC via USB

Install ADB (platform-tools) drivers

Allow debugging over USB on your phone-->

Method 3: ADB-commands to shut down

For devices where wallpaper scrolling is sewn into the system (for example, Redmi K50i or POCO F4 GT), the only reliable way is to use ADB. This method requires a connection to a computer, but does not need root rights.

Follow the instructions:

1. Download Google’s platform-tools and unpack it into any folder.
2. Connect Redmi to your PC, enable USB Debugging in the developer settings and confirm your trust in your computer.
3. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools and type:

adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0


adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0




adb shell settings put global animator_duration_scale 0




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.home

The last command temporarily shuts down the MIUI launcher, so the desktop will reboot. To get it back, use:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.home

Method 4: Installation of a third-party launcher

If you don't want to mess with the settings, the most radical way is to change the standard MIUI launcher to an alternative.

• 📱 Nova Launcher: Allows you to disable all animations in settings (Settings) → Animation. → Speed of animation = Off.).
• ⚡ Lawnchair: Lightweight open source launcher, supports gestures and wallpaper customization.
• 🎨 Hyperion Launcher: Optimized for Xiaomi devices, has a built-in Disable Wallpaper Scrolling option.

After installing a third-party launcher:

1. Clutch the empty area on the desktop.
2. Select Home Screen Settings → Home Screen by default.
3. Specify a new launcher and confirm the choice.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14 after the launcher change, weather widgets and call notifications may disappear. To return them, install the MiuiHome Widget from Google Play.

Method 5: Edit system files (Root required)

For advanced users who are ready to get root rights, there is a way to disable scroll at the system file level. This method is irreversible without repatching, so back up!

Instructions:

1. Install Magisk and get root access (see XDA Developers for instructions for your model).
2. Download any file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
3. Go to /system/media/theme/default/wallpaper/.
4. Find the files. wallpaper_scroll_effect.xml or parallax_config.xml and rename them in wallpaper_scroll_effect.xml.bak.
5. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 Android 13+ Editing system files can trigger SafetyNet and block banking applications. Before changing, check SafetyNet status with the command: adb shell su -c "getprop ro.boot.verifiedbootstate If the result is orange, your device is no longer validated.

Method 6: Firmware rollback (extreme case)

If none of the methods worked, and scrolling wallpaper is critically difficult, consider rolling back to an older version of MIUI. For example, on the Redmi Note 11 in MIUI 12.5 firmware, the scroll effect was less noticeable than in MIUI 14.

How to roll back:

1. Download the desired firmware version from the official Xiaomi website (choose Stable, not Developer).
2. Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root of the phone’s memory.
3. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update → Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Select a firmware file.
4. Confirm the installation and wait for the reboot.

Note that when you roll back:

• 🔄 All data on the phone will be erased (do backup!).
• 🔒 Some applications may have problems (e.g. Google Pay may require a security update).
• 📱 Some functions (such as dual applications or second space) may not work properly.

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Firmware rollback is a last resort. Before the procedure, check if your model supports rollback via Fastboot (see instructions on 4PDA or XDA).

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after successful scroll disabling, users experience side effects. Consider typical cases:

If after manipulating the system, the phone began to brake, reset the launcher settings: go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → find Launcher (or MIUI Home) → Storage → Clear data.

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