Modern smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO are famous for their beautiful and functional interface MIUI and HyperOS. However, often users are faced with a situation when accidentally activated animation on the desktop begins to annoy or, more importantly, significantly consume battery power. The question of how to remove live wallpaper on the shaomi, becomes especially relevant for those who prefer a static picture and maximum performance of the device. Dynamic backgrounds can be pre-installed by the system after updating or activated with a new topic.
The deactivation process depends on which source of animation is used: system theme, third-party app or built-in Mi Video service. In some cases, standard picture switching does not help, as the theme settings block changes. Understanding the source of the problem is the first and most important step to solving. In this article, we will discuss all possible scenarios in detail and provide comprehensive instructions for returning a static image.
And don't ignore the impact of live animation on the processor. Even if the visually-powered phone is fast, the background rendering of graphics can cause micro-slowdowns in other applications. UI optimization is not just about aesthetics, but also about the stability of the entire system. Let's look at how to get your smartphone in order quickly.
Basic way to disconnect through desktop settings
The most obvious and frequently used method is to change the wallpaper through the settings menu, which is suitable for most users who do not have specific themes with a hard-bind animation, so you need to unlock the screen and find an empty space on the desktop.
Make a long tap (tap and hold) on the free area of the screen until the edit menu appears. At the bottom of the display you will see several icons, among which will be the Wallpaper button. By clicking on it, you will be taken to the gallery, where the default category can be "Online" or "Live".
To return to static, follow the following steps:
- 🖼️ Select the tab “Local” or “Gallery” to see your saved images.
- 🖼️ Click on any static photo you want to set in the background.
- 🖼️ Confirm the action with the "Apply" button and select "Desktop and lock screen".
It is important to note that new versions of the HyperOS shell may have slightly different interfaces. If the animation is still played when unlocked after selecting a static photo, then the transition effect is activated. Go to Settings → Wallpaper and Personalization → Effects and disable all active transition animations.
⚠️ Note: If you select a static image, it automatically replaces it with a moving one when you lock the screen, you have the wallpaper carousel feature on. You need to turn it off separately in the lock settings, not just change the picture.
Often users forget that the settings for the lock screen and the desktop can vary. Make sure you apply the changes to all sections. If the standard method didn't work, maybe the problem lies deeper in the settings of the current theme.
Removing live animation through the theme of design
In the Xiaomi ecosystem, themes play a key role in visual experience. Many free and paid themes from the MIUI Themes store contain built-in live wallpaper that cannot be removed by simply replacing the picture, in which case the system forcibly returns the animation, since it is part of the theme code.
To get rid of intrusive animation completely, you need to change the theme to a standard one or another one that does not contain dynamic elements. Open the Themes app on your device. Go to the user profile (the little man icon in the lower right corner) and select My Themes.
Here you'll see a list of all the designs installed. Find a theme called "Classic," "Default," or "Standard" -- these are Xiaomi factory themes. Click on it and select Apply. Once you apply a classic theme, all the hidden animation scripts will be deactivated.
If you want to leave your beautiful theme, but remove only live wallpaper:
- 🎨 Go to the settings of a specific topic in the menu "My themes".
- 🎨 Find the item "Components" or "Setting up the theme".
- 🎨 Turn off the switchboard "Live Wallpaper" or "Lock screen animation" if such item is available by the theme developer.
It should be understood that not all themes allow flexible configuration of components. In such cases, replacing the theme is the only solution. Third-party launchers can also conflict with themes, so after changing the design, it is recommended to restart the device to completely reset the graphics shell cache.
Why is the subject being dropped?
Disabling animation in the Mi Video app
One of the most annoying features of MIUI is the Video Wallpaper feature, which is often activated automatically, and it uses the Mi Video app (or simply Video) to play videos on the desktop, and even if you haven't run the video, it can run in the background.
To check and disable this feature, look for the Video app on your desktop or in the Tools folder. Launch it and go to the Mine tab (human icon) or click on the three dots in the corner of the screen to log in to the menu. We are interested in the Settings section.
Inside the settings, look for Online Recommendations or Autostart Videos. But most importantly, look for Video Wallpaper. Inside this menu, you'll find the Stop button or the Apply Video Wallpaper switch that you want to deactivate.
Algorithm for guaranteed shutdown:
- Open the Video app.
- Go to Settings → Video wallpaper.
- Press the Stop Play button.
- Return to the desktop wallpaper settings and select the static image again.
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If the Video app is not on the desktop, search for it through the application folder or type "Mi Video" in the phone settings search bar.
Sometimes users are faced with the fact that after rebooting the phone, video wallpapers turn on again. This may be due to the permissions of the application. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Video → Permissions and disable access to AutoStart or Display on top of other applications, if the system allows you to do this without losing the main functionality of the player.
Setting up the wallpaper carousel (Glance/Loop)**
The Wallpaper Carousel (formerly known as Glance or Loop) is a feature that changes the image on the lock screen every time you wake up, often uploading news content and animations, which many confuse with live wallpaper, but the mechanism here is different.
To manage this service, Xiaomi has a separate menu. Go to your smartphone settings, scroll down to Always on Screen and Lock (or simply "Screen Lock"). Here you will find the Wallpaper Carousel item.
Inside this menu, you'll see a switch to Turn on the wallpaper carousel. Put it inactive. Immediately after that, only your static image and watch widgets will remain on the lock screen. It's also recommended that you turn off the Receive Content item so that the phone stops wasting traffic on downloading new pictures.
| Parameter | Included. | Off. |
|---|---|---|
| Battery consumption | High (constant loading) | Minimum |
| Traffic. | Spent in the background | No spending. |
| Visual style | It's always changing. | Static picture |
| Advertising | Maybe he could be there. | Absent. |
If you can't find this item in the settings, try searching by settings. Type the word "Carousel" or "Glance" into the search box. In some regions and firmware versions, this service may be called Wallpaper Carousel.
☑️ Checking the Carousel shutdown
Use of third-party launchers for full control**
If standard MIUI tools do not allow you to completely get rid of animation or built-in themes continue to impose their conditions, the best solution is to install a third-party launcher.
Popular solutions like Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher or Smart Launcher give the user 100% control over visualization. They ignore Xiaomi system themes and use only the resources you specify. Once you install such a launcher, any live wallpaper registered in the system will cease to appear.
The installation process is simple:
- 📲 Download the selected launcher from the Google Play Store.
- 📲 Launch the application and follow the initial setup instructions.
- 📲 When you request, select "Always use" or "Use by default" for a new launcher.
However, for users who want to get a "pure" Android without unnecessary animations and advertising, this is the best choice. In the settings of the new launcher, be sure to check the "Wallpaper" section and install a static image.
⚠️ Note: After installing a third-party launcher, some system features, such as swipes to call the app menu or double taps to turn on the screen, may work differently or require additional customization in the "Additional" section".
Impact of live wallpaper on autonomy and performance**
Many users wonder if they should keep the wallpaper alive at all if it looks spectacular, and the answer lies in the technical implementation. To render permanent animation, the smartphone’s processor must constantly process graphics data, even when you’re not interacting with the screen (unless it’s not). OLED-screen with black background, but live wallpaper is usually bright).
GPU (Your Xiaomi GPU is in a state of active operation, which leads to increased power consumption. AMOLED-screens it can also cause uneven wear of pixels, if static interface elements (watches, widgets) are superimposed on bright animations.
The main factors of influence on the system:
- CPU load: Decoding a video stream requires computational resources.
- RAM: Live wallpapers take up a significant amount of RAM that could be used to caching commonly used applications.
- Heating: With prolonged use of animated background, the phone can heat up more than usual, especially in hot weather or when charging.
If you notice that the phone is running out faster or the app interfaces are opening with a slight delay, the first thing you should do is remove the live wallpaper. Turning off the animation can increase battery life by up to 15-20% in smartphone frequent use scenarios, which is especially true for models in the past, where battery life is no longer so large.
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Rejection of live wallpaper is the easiest way to programmatically extend the life of the battery of an old smartphone without losing functionality.