How to permanently remove the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 9A: from standard settings to ADB

Xiaomi Redmi 9A — One of the most popular budget smartphones, but its owners often face a pesky carousel of wallpaper on the home screen. This feature, which is designed to diversify background images, often annoys users due to automatic change of pictures, traffic consumption and additional battery load. Unlike flagship models, where the carousel can be turned off in two clicks, on Redmi. 9A lightweight MIUI Go, the process is complicated.

In this article, we will discuss all working ways to remove wallpaper carousel - from standard settings to use. ADB And third-party launchers, and we'll focus on the nuances of the firmware. MIUI Go, which limits the functionality of the device, and why the carousel can turn on spontaneously after updates, and how to avoid it. If you're tired of constantly changing background images, this guide is for you.

Why the wallpaper carousel appears on Xiaomi 9A and whether it can be removed completely

Wallpaper carousel on Redmi 9A — It's part of the branded shell. MIUI Go, a simplified version MIUI Unlike a full firmware, there's no separate switch to turn off the function:

• 🔄 Automatic Topics Update: The system periodically downloads new wallpapers from Xiaomi’s cloud storage, even if you didn’t consent to it.
• 📱 Preinstalled Services: Themes app (com.miui.themes) is integrated into the system and cannot be removed without root rights.
• 🔋 Optimization of resources: B MIUI Go many features work in the background, including loading wallpaper to "unload" the user from manual settings.
• 📡 Mobile traffic: The carousel consumes up to 150-200MB per month to download new images, which is critical for users with limited tariffs.

Can the carousel be removed permanently? Technically, but with reservations:

• ✅ Partial Shutdown: You can hide the carousel through settings or third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher), but the system process will continue to work.
• ⚙️ Complete removal: Requires use ADB root rights that void the warranty and may cause unstable operation of the device.
• 🔄 Returns after updates: Even after disconnection, the carousel may reappear after installing new versions MIUI.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI Go for Redmi 9A (For example, 12.0.8), the standard way to disable via settings may not work. ADB alternative methods.

Method 1: Disable the carousel through standard settings (does not work on all versions) MIUI Go)

The easiest method is to try to deactivate the carousel through the settings menu. 9A This path is often hidden or blocked:

1. Open the Settings. → Wallpaper (or Themes).
2. Select the wallpaper carousel section (if any). In some versions, this item may be called the wallpaper driver.
3. Transfer the slider to the off position. or uncheck the box from the option Automatic change.
4. Confirm the action if the system requests permission.

If the wallpaper section is not on the menu, try an alternative path:

1. Press the free space on the home screen → select Wallpaper Settings.
2. At the bottom of the screen, a button for carousel settings (cog icon) may appear.
3. Turn off Auto Update and Download over the mobile network.

On the versions. MIUI Go 12.0.3-12.0.8, this method works 50% of the time. If you don't have the settings, move on to the next method.

Method 2: Use of the ADB For forced shutdown (without root)

If the standard settings do not help, you can block the carousel through ADB (Android Debug Bridge. This method doesn't require root rights, but it will require a computer and enabled debugging. USB.

Step 1: Preparation

• 🖥️ Install. ADB-PC drivers.
• 📱 On the phone, activate Developer Mode: go to Settings → About the phone and 7 times click on the version MIUI.
• 🔌 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and enable debugging by USB.
• 🔗 Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode).

Step 2: Execution of commands:

1. Open the command line (cmd) on the PC and type:

adb devices

(Your device name should appear as a confirmation of your connection.)

1. Enter the command to disable automatic wallpaper change:

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

1. To block the loading of new wallpaper from the cloud:

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

Step 3. Verification:

Reset the phone. The carousel should disappear, and the wallpaper settings will show a message that you can't download new themes. If the wallpaper keeps changing, go back to step 2 and repeat the commands.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling com.miui.themes may cause malfunctions in the work of Xiaomi branded themes. If after completing commands, icons or fonts disappear, return the settings with the command:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.themes

Method 3: Install a third-party launcher (Nova Launcher, Apex, etc.)

If the software methods don’t work, the radical solution is to replace the standard launcher. MIUI It's not going to remove the carousel completely, but it's going to hide it from the eye. 9A:

Installation instructions:

1. Download and install the selected launcher from Google Play.
2. When you first start, select it as the default launcher (the system will prompt you to do this automatically).
3. Go to the launcher settings and turn off the wallpaper automanufacturer option (in Nova Launcher: Settings) → Wallpaper. → Change of wallpaper → Off.).
4. Set the static image manually through the launcher menu.

After installing a third-party launcher carousel MIUI It will remain in the system, but it will no longer appear on the home screen:

• 🔋 Launchers consume additional RAM (up to 100-150 MB).
• 📱 Certain functions MIUI (For example, quick notes or branded widgets may stop working.
• 🔄 After resetting the settings or updating the system, the launcher will have to be configured again.

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Before installing a third-party launcher, take screenshots of the current location of the icons and widgets, which will help quickly restore the familiar interface after the transition.

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

One of the most common problems is the unauthorized inclusion of the carousel after installing new versions. MIUI. This is because updates reset some user settings, including wallpaper settings:

• 🔧 Fixing through ADB: After the update, re-run the commands from Method 2. The carousel will return, but it can be turned off again.
• 📵 Blocking updates to topics: C Settings → Annexes → Application management → Disable Auto Update and Ban Mobile Data Access.
• 🛡️ Firmware rollback: If the carousel appeared after a specific update (for example, with a MIUI 12.0.5 at 12.0.8), you can return the old version via Fastboot.
• 🔄 Resetting launcher settings: In standard launcher MIUI Hold your finger on the main screen → Home screen settings → Resetting settings. It could bring back old wallpaper settings.

If the carousel returns regularly, try a combination approach:

1. Turn off the carousel through ADB (Method 2).
2. Install a third-party launcher (Method 3).
3. Ban the application Topics Internet access: Settings → Annexes → Topics → Mobile data and Wi-Fi.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI Go (e.g. 12.0.9) Themes app doesn’t have a separate item in your mobile data settings. In this case, use a firewall like NetGuard to block its traffic.

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Combination ADB + side-launcher + Blocking the traffic of the app gives a 95% guarantee that the carousel will not return even after the updates.

How to remove wallpaper carousel without a computer (alternative methods)

Not everyone has the opportunity to use ADB Or install launchers. Let's look at the ways that work right on the phone:

• 📂 Removal of the appendix cache “Themes":

Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Topics → Storage and press Clear cache. This will remove the loaded wallpaper, but it won't shut the carousel down completely.

• ⚙️ Background activity shutdown:

In the same settings of the Themes app, select Battery → Control background activity and set a limit to Prohibit. This will reduce the frequency of wallpaper changes.

• 🌐 Use of the VPN to block Xiaomi servers:

Some users block access to wallpaper servers through VPN So, for example, in AdGuard, you can blacklist domains:

theme.mi.com


res.mi.com




data.mi.com

This will stop new images from downloading, but will not remove those already downloaded.

• 🔄 Manual wallpaper replacement:

Manually set a static image through Settings → Wallpaper. → My wallpaper. The system can continue to upload new images in the background, but only the photo you choose will be displayed.

These methods are less reliable than ADB or launchers, but suitable for those who do not want to go into technical details.

Consequences of turning off the wallpaper carousel: pros and cons

Before you remove the carousel, evaluate the possible consequences. In the table below, compare the pros and cons of each method:

What you lose when you turn off the carousel:

• 🎨 Automatic updates to themes: New wallpaper and styles will stop loading.
• 🔄 Xiaomi account integration: Some cloud features (such as synchronizing wallpaper between devices) may stop working.
• 📲 Branded widgets: On third-party launchers, part of the widgets MIUI misrepresent.

What do you get?

• 🔋 Battery savings: Disabling background activity of the Themes app extends the running time by 5–10%.
• 📶 Traffic reduction: Without automatic wallpaper loading, it saves up to 200MB per month.
• 🧘 Psychological comfort: No sudden change in background images, which is important for people who prefer stability.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 9A