How to remove slideshow from the lock screen on Xiaomi: all ways

The lock screen on Xiaomi’s MIUI-enclosed smartphones often displays automatically changing wallpapers — a so-called slideshow. For some users, it’s a handy feature that adds visual diversity, and for others, an annoying element that distracts and slows the unlocking of the device. It’s especially frustrating when a slideshow turns on after a system update or reset without your consent.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable slideshows on the lock screen for different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and Xiaomi models – from budget Redmi to flagship Xiaomi 13/14. You will learn how to remove automatic wallpaper change through standard settings, hidden developer settings, and using third-party tools if standard methods do not work.

Important: Some methods require a superuser or PC connection, and we have noted these cases separately so that you can choose the most suitable and secure option.

Why does the slide show appear on the lock screen?

The dynamic wallpaper function on the lock screen in MIUI is activated for several reasons:

• 🔄 System Update: After installing a new version MIUI (For example, from 13 to 14), the lock screen settings can reset to default values, including slideshows.
• 📱 First launch of the device: on new Xiaomi smartphones (for example, Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi) POCO X5) function is often included out of the box.
• 🎨 Topics MIUI: Some themes from the official store Themes automatically apply slideshows as part of the design.
• ⚙️ Reset: After hard reset or recovery via Mi Cloud, lock screen settings return to factory settings.

In most cases, the slideshow does not affect performance, but can drain the battery faster due to the constant loading of new images. On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12T or Black Shark 5), the feature also conflicts with Always-On Display (AOD), causing the screen to twitch.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use built-in options. MIUI. It works on most devices without any further manipulation. MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Lock Screen (or Lock and Password on some models).
3. Select Wallpaper Lock screen or Lock Style.
4. If the Slideshow or Dynamic Wallpaper option is active, tap it.
5. In the menu that opens, select Static Wallpaper or Select from the Gallery.
6. Confirm the changes by clicking Apply or Ready.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 13 Pro), the path may be slightly different:

Settings → Personalization → Lock screen → Wallpaper style → Disable slideshow

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⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global (e.g. Redmi Note 11 for the European market) slideshow option can be called Dynamic Wallpaper or Lockscreen Carousel. If you don't find the right item, try changing the system language to English temporarily.

Method 2: Remove MIUI themes that trigger slideshows

Often, a slideshow is activated not by the system, but by a set theme, and even if you don't remember what theme you used, you can reset it or delete it:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon).
2. Go to My Topics or Installed.
3. Find an active topic (marked with a tick) and tap it.
4. Choose Remove or Reset to Standard.
5. Confirm the action and restart the device.

If the theme was downloaded from third-party sources (not from the official Xiaomi store), its files can remain in the system to completely delete them:

• 📁 Use a file manager (such as Mi File Manager) and follow the path:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/theme/

• 🗑️ Delete the folders with the titles of the topics (for example, com.example.theme1).
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.

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If you have a slideshow theme left after you delete, try using the standard Default theme or MIUI from the Basic Themes section in the Themes app.

Method 3: Using Developer Parameters

On some firmware (especially custom or beta versions of MIUI), the option to disable the slideshow is hidden in the developer menu.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row until you become a developer!
3. Go back to the main Settings menu and open a new section for developers.
4. Scroll down and find the option to Disable Lock Slideshow (or Lockscreen Wallpaper Carousel in English firmware).
5. Activate the switch and restart the device.

If you don’t have this option, try to find the following options (they may indirectly affect the slideshow):

• 🔧 Disable window animation (reduces system load).
• 🔧 Background processes → Standard Limitation (can stop background wallpaper loading).
• 🔧 Do not save actions (will reset the wallpaper cache).

⚠️ Attention: Changing the developer settings can cause the system to run in an unstable way. Do not activate options that you do not know the purpose of. MIUI Optimization on some devices breaks navigation gestures.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (without root)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for debugging Android devices, which does not require superuser rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to a PC.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission on the device 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 Wait for the serial number of your device to appear.
4. Use the command to disable the slideshow: adb shell settings put global lock_screen_wallpaper_carousel_enabled 0
5. Reboot your smartphone: adb reboot

If the slideshow returns after the reboot, try the additional command:

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

This command disables the standard MIUI gallery, which can be responsible for loading wallpaper.Warning: After that, you will not be able to use the Gallery app until you re-enable via ADB or reset settings.

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ADB-Temporary commands and reset after update MIUI. To keep the changes, repeat the procedure after installing a new firmware.

Method 5: Radical methods (with root rights)

If all previous methods have failed and the slideshow is still active, there are two options that use the superuser rights (root):

• 🛠️ Delete system files responsible for slideshows.
• 📝 Editing Configuration Files MIUI.

Both methods will require:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader and installed by Magisk or other root manager.
• 📱 Backup of data (procedure may cause resetting of settings).
• 🖥️ A utility for working with a file system, such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer.

Method 1: Removal of the slideshow applet

1. Open a file manager with root access.
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemUI/
3. Find the file MiuiSystemUI.apk and make a backup copy of it.
4. Delete or rename the file (e.g., in MiuiSystemUI.bak).
5. Reset the device.

Method 2: Editing MIUI settings

1. Open the file: /data/system/users/0/settings_global.xml
2. Find the line with the parameter lock_screen_wallpaper_carousel_enabled.
3. Change the value from 1 to 0.
4. Save the file and restart the smartphone.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop or loss of functionality. If you are not sure about your actions, use this method only under the guidance of an experienced user. MIUI 14 and later some system applets are protected by dm-verity, and their removal may cause errors in booting.

What if the slideshow returned after the update?

Many users are faced with the fact that after updating MIUI slideshow on the lock screen appears again, this is due to the fact that the system resets some settings to the default values, to prevent the function from being re-enabled:

• 🔄 Reverse to the previous version of the firmware (if the new version is available) MIUI For this, use the Mi Flash Tool or custom recovery (TWRP).
• 📵 Turn off automatic updates in settings: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three dots (menu) → Settings → Auto-update.
• 🔧 Use Magisk modules that block setting changes, such as the module. MIUI Debloater can disable unnecessary system components, including slideshows.
• 📱 Install custom firmware based on Android (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) where there is no slideshow feature from Xiaomi.

If you decide to stay on the official firmware, check the lock screen settings regularly after the updates, and you can also create a task in the Automate or Tasker app, which will automatically turn off the slideshow when it is detected that it is activated.

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Before rolling back the firmware, check the compatibility of the version with your model on the XDA Developers or 4PDA forum. Incorrectly selected firmware can "brick" the device (make it inoperable).

FAQ: Frequent questions about slideshows on Xiaomi