How to remove wallpaper scrolling on Xiaomi: a complete guide for MIUI

Automatic wallpaper change on Xiaomi smartphones is a feature that is not popular with all users. While dynamic background images add visual diversity, they can be distracting, slowing down the system or simply annoying with constant switching, especially for owners of devices with a shell MIUI, where scrolling wallpaper is often turned on by default after updates.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable automatic wallpaper change – from standard settings to hidden functions and alternative solutions. You will learn how to fix your favorite background forever, avoid resetting after updates, and even return the classic wallpaper behavior on new versions. MIUI 14/15. The instructions are suitable for most models Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, including flagship and budget series.

Before you start settings, make sure that your device has the latest firmware version installed. Some options may vary depending on the MIUI version and regional build. If you use custom firmware (such as Xiaomi.EU or Pixel Experience), some features may work differently, as we will also mention in the relevant sections.

1. Standard shutdown via wallpaper settings

The most obvious way is to use the built-in MIUI options, but not everyone knows where the automatic switch is hiding.

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush and palette).
2. Go to the wallpaper section (in the lower menu).
3. Select the current set of wallpaper (usually marked with a tick).
4. In the window that opens, find the slider Automatic change or Scrolling wallpaper and move it to the off position.

If you don't have one, your wallpaper theme doesn't support dynamic shifting, in which case, try:

• 🔄 Change the topic to a standard one (for example, basic or MIUI Default).
• 📱 Update the Themes app via Google Play or App Store MIUI.
• 🔧 Reset wallpaper settings in Settings → Wallpaper. → Reset to factory.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T Or the Redmi Note 11 Pro.+) The option to automatically change wallpaper can be hidden in the submenu Additional settings inside the wallpaper section. If you can't see the slider right away, tap the icon. ⚙️ top-right.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Update the "Themes" app to the latest version

Backup of current wallpaper (screenshot)

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2. Disconnect via hidden MIUI settings (for power users)

If the standard method didn't work, maybe the scroll function is controlled at the system level. MIUI has a hidden Activity Launcher menu that lets you run the internal components of the system.

1. Install Activity Launcher from Google Play (if not already installed).
2. Open the app and find it in the list of com.android.themes or com.miui.home.
3. Deploy the list of activities and find.WallpaperSettingsActivity or similar.
4. Start the activity and look for options related to Auto Change or Wallpaper Carousel.

An alternative method is the use of ADB-For this purpose:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times according to version).
2. Enter in the command line:

adb shell settings put global wallpaper_carousel_enabled 0

This command forcibly disables the scrolling of the wallpaper at the system level, so to get it back, replace 0 with 1.

3.Problems after MIUI update: why scroll is coming back

Many users experience the fact that after the MIUI update, the wallpaper settings are reset and the scroll is turned on again, which is due to the fact that the system resets some user settings to default values when updating.

• 🔄 Reverse to the old theme. Some dynamic wallpapers (like Super Wallpapers) force scroll. Try to install a static theme from the Classics section.
• 📵 Block the update to the Themes app. Go to Google Play for that. → Topics → ⋮ → Turn off auto-update.
• 🔧 Use third-party launchers. Apps like Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher let you capture wallpaper regardless of system settings.

On devices with MIUI 14 and later, the wallpaper scrolling function can be tied to the miui-daemon service, which automatically syncs settings with the Xiaomi cloud. To completely disable this mechanism, you need to untie your Mi Account from your phone or use custom firmware without cloud services.

MIUI 12 or lower

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MIUI 15 (or newer)

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4. Alternative methods: third-party applications and launchers

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, you can use third-party solutions.

• 📱 Nova Launcher allows you to lock wallpaper and turn it off. After installation, go to Nova Settings. → Wallpaper. → Drop to Nova wallpaper.
• 🖼️ Wallpaper Changer & Lockscreen – a manual wallpaper control app with the option to block the change.
• 🛠️ Tasker is for advanced users, and you can create a task that resets the wallpaper settings every time you unlock the screen.

When using third-party launchers, remember:

• Some MIUI features (such as Super Wallpapers or Always-on Display) may not work properly.
• After the launcher update, the wallpaper settings may reset - make backups.
• On devices with Redmi Note 10 Pro and later, when using Nova Launcher, unlock animation may disappear.

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If you are using Nova Launcher, enable the option to disable other apps from changing wallpaper in its settings, which will prevent MIUI system services from interfering with your wallpaper.

5 Radical measures: rollback of firmware or custom solutions

If none of these methods work, there are still radical ways that are suitable for power users willing to sacrifice stability for the sake of total control of wallpaper:

• 🔙 Reverse to the old version MIUI. Some assemblies (e.g, MIUI 12.5) had no forced scrolling of wallpaper.Use Mi Flash Tool for downgrade.
• 📛 Install custom firmware. Projects like Xiaomi.EU or LineageOS allow you to completely disable unnecessary functions. MIUI.
• 🔧 Editing system files. In file /system/build.prop can add a line ro.miui.wallpaper_carousel=False, but it requires rooting.

⚠️ Warning: Rolling back firmware or installing custom builds may result in loss of warranty, unstable device performance, or problems with Widevine L1 (absenteeism HD Before you do this, make a full backup through Mi. PC suite TWRP.

On devices with a locked bootloader (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60 Pro), custom firmware installation will require official permission to unlock. You can apply through the Xiaomi website, but the process takes up to 72 hours.

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Custom firmware is an extreme method. Before installing it, check compatibility with your model on the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums. Incompatible firmware can turn your phone into a brick.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you try to disable wallpaper scrolling, users often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• 🔄 "Settings are reset after rebooting" → Check if System Restore is included in Settings → Extra, turn it off.
• 📵 "No automatic shift slider" → Install an alternative launcher or use it. ADB-section 2.
• 🔧 "The wallpaper changes only on the main screen" → V MIUI Sometimes the scrolling works separately for the home screen and lock screen. Check the settings in both sections.
• 🛠️ "After updating MIUI wallpaper scrolling again" → Use Nova Launcher or turn off cloud sync in your Mi Account.

If you use Super Wallpapers, note that they turn on scrolling by default to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Wallpapers → Super Wallpapers.
2. Select a current topic (such as Earth or Mars).
3. Turn off the Dynamic Effect or Parallax option.

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