The wallpaper carousel on the Xiaomi Redmi 9A is one of the most annoying MIUI features for many users.This interface element not only takes up space on the home screen, but also consumes additional battery resources, constantly updating background images. Despite the fact that the Redmi 9A is in the budget segment, its owners often face a problem: the manufacturer does not provide an obvious option to completely turn off the carousel through standard settings.
In this article, we'll look at 5 working methods to remove the wallpaper carousel on the Redmi 9A, from simple changes to settings to using ADB and third-party utilities. All of them have been tested on MIUI 12, 13 and 14, but before you start, it's important to consider that some actions require superuser rights or can affect system stability. If you're not sure about your skills, start with the safest options.
Note: Redmi 9A (model number M2006C3LG/M2006C3MG) has limited customization options due to the budget chipset MediaTek Helio G25. This means that some methods running on Xiaomi flagships may not be available here, but workarounds do exist — and we will describe them in detail.
1. Method: Disable via theme settings (without root)
The easiest and safest method is to try to deactivate the carousel through built-in MIUI options. Unfortunately, on the Redmi 9A, it is not possible to completely remove the carousel through the menu, but it can be rolled up to a minimum size or replaced with a static wallpaper.
Here's the step-by-step instruction:
- Open the “Themes” app (icon with brush).
- Go to Wallpaper section. → Wallpaper carousel.
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select the carousel settings.
- Turn off the option of automatic wallpaper change.
- Return to the home screen and pinch the empty space on your desktop → select Screen Settings → Layout Style → No carousel (if available).
⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI The item No carousel may not be available. In this case, try installing a third-party theme from the theme store (for example, look for topics marked "No Carousel" or "Static Wallpaper»).
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If there are no suitable options in the theme store, try changing the region in the Mi Account settings to India or Europe - there are often more free themes without a carousel.
2. Method: Use ADB (without root but with PC)
If the standard settings do not help, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) — This is a tool for debugging Android devices, which doesn't require superuser rights, but it requires a computer and a computer. USB-cable.
Here's what we need to do:
- Turn on Developer Mode on Redmi 9A: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. Click on MIUI Version 7 times in a row until the “You’re a Developer” notification appears.
Settings → Additional → For Developers
- USB debugging
- Unlocking OEM (if any)
- Connect your phone to your PC, install it. ADB-Drivers and open the command line in the folder with the platform-tools.
- Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices (the name of your device should appear).
- Run the command to turn off the carousel: adb shell pm hide com.miui.miwallpaper or (if the first one doesn't work): adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper
- If the module is not in storage, manually delete the application via ADB with root rights: adb shell su pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.miwallpaper
⚠️ Warning: Removing system applications can lead to unstable work MIUI, especially if you use branded themes or wallpaper.Before deleting, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.
What to do if after removing the carousel, the wallpaper is lost?
4. Method: Use of third-party launchers
One of the safest ways to get rid of the carousel is to install an alternative launcher, which doesn't remove the function from the system, but hides it from view. Redmi 9A works well.
- 🔹 Nova Launcher – supports setting up the desktop layout, including disabling screen scroll.
- 🔹 Lawnchair is an open source lightweight launcher optimized for weak devices.
- 🔹 Microsoft Launcher – offers minimalist design without unnecessary animations.
- 🔹 Hyperion Launcher – has built-in options to disable background processes MIUI.
How to set up the launcher:
- Install the selected launcher from Google Play.
- When you first start, select it as the default launcher.
- Go to the launcher settings and find options: Desktop → Screen layout → Remove wallpaper scrolling (in Nova Launcher). Behavior → Disable wallpaper zoom (in Lawnchair).
✅ Pros of the method: does not require root, reversible (you can return the standard launcher), does not affect system files.
❌ Cons: The carousel stays in the system and can consume resources in the background.
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5. Method: Disconnection through developer settings
There are options in the developer menu that can help turn off the animations of the carousel or reduce its impact on performance, and this method won't remove the carousel completely, but it will make it less visible.
What needs to be done:
- Activate Developer Mode (as described in the ADB method).
- Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
- Find and disable the following options: Windows animation → select No animation. Transition animations → No animation. Background processes → limit to 2 processes. Do not save actions (if any) – activate.
Reboot the phone.
These settings will reduce the load from the carousel, but will not remove it. To completely turn off this method, combine with others (for example, with ADB).
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Disabling animations in the developer settings speeds up the interface by 15-20% even without removing the carousel.
Comparison of methods: which one to choose?
To help you decide, we have compiled a table with the pros and cons of each method:
| Method | Difficulty | Root is required. | Risk to the system | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settings of the topic | ⭐ (simple) | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | ⚠️ Partial |
| ADB-team | ⭐⭐ (middle-of-the-road) | ❌ No. | ⚠️ Low. | ✅ Complete. |
| Magisk (root) | ⭐⭐⭐ (difficult) | ✅ Yes. | ⚠️⚠️ Medium. | ✅ Complete. |
| Third-party launcher | ⭐ (simple) | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | ⚠️ Visually |
| Developer settings | ⭐ (simple) | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | ⚠️ Partial |
For most Redmi users 9A The best solution is a combination ADB-If you're not afraid of risk, the Magisk method will give you the cleanest result.
Frequent problems and their solutions
When trying to remove a carousel, Redmi 9A users often encounter some common errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:
- 🔄 Carousel returns after update MIUI: This is because system applications are restored when they are updated. Solution: Re-run after the update. ADB-command or reinstall the module in Magisk.
- ⚠️ ADB Not seeing the device: Check if MediaTek drivers are installed for your Redmi 9A. Download them from the official MediaTek website or use universal Google drivers USB Driver.
- 📱 After removing the carousel, weather widgets disappeared: Weather widgets in MIUI tied to the system application com.miui.weather2. If they are gone, install a third-party widget (e.g. Weather & Clock Widget).
- 🔋 Increased battery consumption after the carousel shutdown: Paradoxically, sometimes system processes after the intervention start to work incorrectly. → Battery → Use the battery and force the com.miui.miwallpaper process to stop if it is still active.
⚠️ Note: If after manipulation of Redmi system files 9A started overheating or spontaneously rebooting, reset settings through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset → Reset. It'll bring all the changes back to the factory settings.