How to permanently remove the wallpaper carousel from the lock screen on Xiaomi Redmi 9A

The wallpaper carousel icon on the Xiaomi Redmi 9A lock screen is one of those trifles that annoy users with its intrusiveness. This MIUI element not only takes up space on the display, but also accidentally activates when touched, interrupting access to notifications or the camera. Unlike flagship models, where this feature can be turned off in two clicks, on the budget Redmi 9A with MIUI 12/13, the process is complicated by firmware limitations.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to remove the carousel icon, from standard settings to hidden developer commands and third-party utilities. We’ll focus on the nuances that come up with the Redmi 9A: why some methods don’t work, how to get around the limitations of Google Discover (if integrated), and what to do if the icon reappears after the software update, and how to completely deactivate the carousel’s background service so that it doesn’t consume battery resources.

Why does the wallpaper carousel appear on the lock screen?

The wallpaper carousel is part of the MIUI ecosystem, designed to offer dynamic wallpaper, themes and content recommendations to the user. On Redmi 9A, it is implemented through:

• 🔹 Built-in Themes app (com.miui.theme) that is responsible for the visual design of the system.
• 🔹 Google Discover (if your device is with Google Mobile Services) that downloads news and wallpaper from the Internet.
• 🔹 Background process MIUI (com.miui.system, which controls the widget on the lock screen.

On newer models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 or POCO X4), the carousel can be turned off via Settings → Lock screen. However, on Redmi 9A with firmware below MIUI 14, this item is often missing, the reason is the optimization of the interface for budget devices, where Xiaomi simplifies the menu, removing the “extra” options.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

Before you resort to radical measures, check if the shutdown option is available in your firmware version.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Scroll down to the "lock screen style" section.
3. If there is a point Carousel wallpaper or Dynamic wallpaper - move the slider to the off position.

On the Redmi 9A with MIUI 12.5 and below, this item may not be available.

1. Press the free space on the home screen → select Wallpaper Settings.
2. Go to the Lock screen section → Additionally.
3. Look for the option “Show carousel” or “Wallpaper recommendations”.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure your phone is 50%+ charged.

Open access to the Developer Settings (if required)

Make a backup copy of important data-->

If you don't have an option, it means that Xiaomi has blocked it for your model.

Method 2: Deactivation through "Developer Settings"

Hidden MIUI settings allow you to disable system processes, including the carousel.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version (you will receive a notification "You became a developer").
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the "Background Processes" section and limit the application work: 🔧 com.miui.theme (Themes) → Limit. 🔧 com.google.android.apps.magazines (Google Discover) → Stop it.

Warning: Restricting background processes can cause themes to fail. If the carousel icon has disappeared after the reboot, but wallpaper settings have also disappeared, return the standard permissions for com.miui.theme.

Method 3: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can disable the carousel using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to a PC and basic command line knowledge.

Step 1: Preparation

• 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on the computer.
• 📱 Turn on the phone to debug. USB (Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Get Redmi on board. 9A PC-only USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode).

Step 2. Follow the commands:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miservice

This command removes the service MIUI, The carousel is in charge if there is a Failure error. [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR], Try an alternative team:

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

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Before using ADB, back up your data via Settings → System → Backup. In rare cases, incorrect commands can cause a system to crash.

Important: After a shutdown, com.miui.miservice may stop working:

• 🔄 Automatic update of topics.
• 📱 Weather widgets on the lock screen.
• 🎨 Some interface animations.

Method 4: Using Third-Party Applications

If you don’t want to be in the mood or ADB, You can use apps from Google Play that block system elements. 9A:

Instructions for Lockscreen Editor:

1. Install the application and grant permissions to Overlay on top of other applications.
2. Select the Lock screen → Remove elements.
3. Slip the wallpaper carousel icon and confirm removal.

⚠️ Note: Applications for removing system components may cause errors in operation MIUI. Before using, create a restore point through Settings → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge.

Method 5: Reset the lock screen settings

If the carousel came after updating MIUI or installing new themes, resetting the lock screen settings will help, which does not affect user data, but will return standard wallpaper and widgets.

How to perform the reset:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset the lock screen settings (or Reset the interface).
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

After the reboot:

• 🔄 The wallpaper carousel should disappear.
• 🖼️ The lock screen wallpaper will reset to standard.
• ⚙️ Weather and notification widgets will have to be reconfigured.

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Resetting the lock screen settings is the safest way, but it doesn’t guarantee complete removal of the carousel if it’s integrated into the firmware at the core level.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, radical measures remain:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version: Xiaomi periodically returns hidden settings in new builds. Check the updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.
2. Install custom firmware: Firmware like Pixel Experience or LineageOS completely remove the wallpaper carousel, but require unlocking the bootloader and root rights. ⚠️ Attention: Unlock the bootloader on Redmi 9A It drops all the data and can cancel the warranty. XDA Developers.
3. Support for Xiaomi: If the carousel interferes with work (for example, blocking access to the camera), write to support with a description of the problem. In rare cases, they can provide a hidden command to turn off.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel on Redmi 9A