How to permanently remove the wallpaper carousel from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi 10: 5 working ways

The wallpaper carousel icon on the Xiaomi Redmi 10 lock screen is one of the most annoying features of MIUI firmware, which the manufacturer stubbornly refuses to remove in new versions. This element not only takes up space on the display, but also accidentally activates when trying to unlock the phone, opening an unnecessary wallpaper menu. The problem is compounded by the fact that standard MIUI settings do not always allow it to be disabled in a classic way - especially after system updates.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods to remove wallpaper carousel from the lock screen on Redmi 10 (including Redmi 10 2022, Redmi models). 10A, Redmi 10C and others on the base MIUI 12.5–14) From simple changes to the settings menu to use ADB-commands and system file editing — choose the method to suit your level of training. Important: some methods require unlocking the bootloader or root rights, which can affect the warranty and security of the device.

Why the wallpaper carousel appears on the lock screen and whether it can be removed without root

The Wallpaper Carousel icon is part of the MIUI launcher, which is integrated into system processes, and its main purpose is to prompt the user to quickly change the wallpaper directly from the lock screen.

• 📱 It takes up useful space on the bottom of the lock screen, especially on devices with a small diagonal (like the Redmi 10 – 6.53 inches).
• 👆 It works accidentally when swiping up, interrupting the unlocking of the phone.
• 🔄 Restored after updates MIUI, Even if you've previously turned it off.
• 🚫 No obvious delete button in standard settings (unlike weather or calendar widgets).

Can you remove the carousel without root rights? Yes, but with reservations:

• ✅ Nana MIUI 12.5–13 is a working method through hidden theme settings.
• ✅ Nana MIUI 14 (Android 12/13) Sometimes it helps to reset the launcher settings.
• ❌ On some versions of the firmware (for example, MIUI Global 14.0.4 for Redmi 10: Standard methods don’t work – you’ll need to ADB or editing system files.

⚠️ Note: If you use stock firmware with a blocked bootloader, methods with ADB or changing system files can result in loss of warranty or soft-brick (the device is not booted but is restored via Fastboot!

Method 1: Disable the carousel through theme settings (without root)

The safest method, which works on most versions of MIUI 12.5-13, is to disable the system theme that is responsible for displaying the carousel.

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to Profile → Settings → General settings.
3. Find the option “Show wallpaper on the lock screen” and turn it off.
4. Return to the main theme screen and select a standard MIUI theme (like Default or Classic).
5. Reboot the phone.

If you don’t have an option, try an alternative route:

1. Press the empty space on the desktop → select Desktop Settings.
2. Go to Additional Settings → Lock screen.
3. Turn off the wallpaper carousel slider (if any).

This may not work on MIUI 14, so move on to the following methods.

Method 2: Resetting the settings of the MIUI launcher

If the wallpaper carousel appeared after a system update or change of theme, resetting the launcher settings can return the standard state of the lock screen.This method does not require root or ADB, but resets the location of the icons on the desktop.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, enter “Luncher” and select the application “Luncher” MIUI» (Or "Lawnchair" if you use custom launcher).
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm the action.
4. Reboot the phone.

After the reboot:

• 🔄 Launcher will return to factory settings (icons on the desktop will reset).
• 🎨 The wallpaper carousel should disappear from the lock screen.
• ⚠️ If the icon is left, repeat the procedure by pre-deleting the updates for the Themes app in Settings. → Annexes.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14 resetting the launcher may cause the weather widget or calendar to lose on the lock screen, and you'll have to reconfigure them through Settings. → Lock screen → Widgets.

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can turn off the wallpaper carousel via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to your computer, but doesn’t violate the warranty (unless the bootloader is unlocked).

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB Redmi 10 (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Redmi 10 to your computer and allow debugging (the phone will have a request).
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB and type:

adb devices

(Your device should be displayed.)

1. Run the command to turn off the carousel:

adb shell pm hide com.miui.miwallpaper

Or (if the first team fails):

adb shell settings put global hide_wallpaper_carousel 1

1. Reboot the phone:

adb reboot

If the carousel remains after the reboot, try an alternative command:

adb shell am force-stop com.miui.miwallpaper

Important: On some versions of MIUI 14, this command can disable not only the carousel, but also the ability to change wallpaper through the standard menu.

adb shell pm unhide com.miui.miwallpaper

Method 4: Editing system files (requires root)

If you're willing to take drastic measures and you have a bootloader unlocked + Magisk installed (root), you can remove the wallpaper carousel by editing system files. This method permanently removes the icon, but requires caution.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root access (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
2. Follow the path:

/system/priv-app/MiuiWallpaperCarousel

1. Rename the folder MiuiWallpaperCarousel to MiuiWallpaperCarousel.bak (or delete it).
2. Also check the file /system/etc/permissions/com.miui.miwallpaper.xml – if you have one, rename it similarly.
3. Reboot the phone.

After these actions:

• ✅ The wallpaper carousel will disappear from the lock screen.
• ⚠️ The ability to quickly change wallpaper through swipe on the desktop will also disappear.
• 🔄 After the update MIUI The badge will come back, repeat the procedure.

⚠️ Note: Deleting system files may lead to unstable launcher operation or update errors MIUI. Before editing, make a backup copy of the folder /system/priv-app/!

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If after deleting system files, the phone started to slow down, try clearing the launcher cache: go to Settings → Applications → MIUI Launcher → Storage → Clear the cache.

Method 5: Installation of a custom launcher (alternative solution)

If none of these methods worked, the radical solution is to replace the standard MIUI launcher with a third-party one, which not only removes the wallpaper carousel, but also adds new features (such as gestures, adaptive icons).

Best launchers for Redmi 10:

How to install and configure:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play.
2. After installation, click Home and select the new launcher as standard.
3. In the launcher settings, disable all options related to wallpaper on the lock screen.
4. If necessary, hide the icon of the standard MIUI launcher through Settings → Applications → Disable.

Cons of this method:

• 🔋 Some launchers can increase battery consumption (especially Nova with animations).
• 📱 Widgets MIUI (weather, pedometers may not work properly.
• 🔄 After resetting settings or updating MIUI The launcher can be dropped on the standard.

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Custom launcher is the only method that is guaranteed to remove the wallpaper carousel on any version of MIUI, but requires getting used to the new interface.

What to do if the wallpaper carousel returned after the MIUI update

One of the most frustrating things about wallpaper carousels is that they come back after a system update, which is because Xiaomi integrates this element into the system. APK-files that are restored when you install a new firmware.

How to prevent recurrence:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update.
• 📵 Remove updates for the Themes app in Settings → Annexes → Topics → ⋮ → Remove updates.
• 🛠️ If you use ADB-method, add a command to the auto-execution script when booting (requires root or Tasker).
• 🔧 Backup your edited system files (if you used the root method).

If the carousel did come back,

1. Repeat the method with ADB (Adb shell settings put global hide_wallpaper_carousel 1).
2. Or perform a launcher reset (see Method 2).
3. In extreme cases, roll back to the previous version of MIUI via Fastboot (instructions on xiaomi.eu).

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel on Redmi 10