How to permanently remove the wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 4X: working methods

Wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi 4X — one of the most controversial functions MIUI, It's not just an inconvenience, it's a real problem for many users, because it consumes additional resources, traffic, and can even slow down a smartphone. 4X (codename santoni, where each megabyte of memory and battery percentage counts.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to disable the carousel, from standard MIUI settings to radical methods using ADB and modifying system files. It is important to understand that some solutions require root rights or can affect the stability of the device, we will explain in detail the risks of each option and provide recommendations for security.

Why the wallpaper carousel appears on the Redmi 4X and why it is dangerous

The automatic wallpaper change feature was introduced in MIUI since MIUI 9 as part of the Xiaomi ecosystem; on Redmi 4X, it is activated by default after a system update or when the device is first turned on.

• 📉 Increased traffic consumption: Wallpaper is loaded from the Xiaomi cloud, which can eat up to 50-100 MB per month.
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption: background processes for checking new wallpaper discharge the battery 5-10% faster.
• 🐢 Slowing down the interface: on a weak Snapdragon 435 processor, animations of changing wallpaper cause lags.
• 📁 Memory clutter: cached wallpaper takes up space in the section /data/system.

In addition, the carousel often resets custom wallpapers to standard ones, which annoys those who are used to personalization, and in some cases, the feature even continues to work after resetting to factory settings, since its parameters are stored in secure system files.

Method 1: Disable the carousel through standard MIUI settings

The safest and easiest method is to use the built-in options of the system, which is suitable for most users and does not require technical skills. MIUI 10–14 (inclusive):

1. Open the “Themes” app (icon with brush).
2. Go to Wallpaper section. → Wallpaper carousel.
3. Move the slider "Automatic shift" in the position off.
4. Click Remove under each of the active carousels (if any).
5. Return to the main menu "Theme" and select static wallpaper manually.

If the item Carousel wallpaper is not on the menu, try an alternative way:

Settings → Desktop → Wallpaper settings → Wallpaper carousel

Clear the cache of the “Themes” application (Settings → Applications → Topics → Clear the cache)

Disable mobile data for "Tem" (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Transfer of data → Topics)

Reboot your phone after the changes

Check for updates MIUI (Settings → The phone. → Updating the system)-->

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ Some of the majors (especially Global) ROM) option may not be available.
• ⚠️ After updating MIUI The carousel sometimes turns on again.
• ⚠️ Does not remove already loaded wallpaper from the device memory.

Method 2: Disconnect through developer settings (without root)

If the standard method didn't work, you can try deactivating the carousel through the developer's settings, which doesn't require superuser rights, but involves working with system parameters.

First, activate the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click the MIUI version 7 times in a row until the notification “You became a developer!” appears.

Now, follow the following steps:

Settings → Additional → For Developers → Background Processes


→ Limit background processes → Select “Without background processes"

Then:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Topics


→ Battery → Background activity → Select “Limit”

These actions will not remove the carousel completely, but will significantly reduce its activity, and more radical measures will be needed to completely shut down the carousel.

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If notifications from other applications stop working after limiting background processes, return the setting to the “Standard Limit” state and try another method.

Method 3: Remove the carousel through ADB (without root)

For users who are ready for more complex manipulations, the method using Android Debug Bridge is suitable (ADB). It allows you to disable the system application com.miui.micloud.sync, which is responsible for synchronizing wallpaper, and the advantage of this method is that you don't need root rights, but you need to use it. ADB-driver and computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools.
2. Enable USB debugging on your phone: Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging over USB
3. Connect Redmi 4X to your PC and confirm debugging permission.
4. Open the command line (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools and enter: adb devices (should display the serial number of your device).
5. Run the command to disable wallpaper sync: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.micloud.sync
6. Reboot the phone.

What to do if it doesn't work:

• Try an alternative command: adb shell pm uninstall-k --user 0 com.miui.wallpaper (remove the Wallpaper app updates).
• If a Device unauthorized error appears, check that the phone is allowed to debug for that PC.

Method 4: Delete the system files of the carousel (root required)

For those willing to take risks, there is a method of completely removing carousel files from the system partition, which requires root rights and can lead to unstable phone operation if you do not do the right thing.

Pre-launch warnings:

⚠️ Warning: Incorrectly deleting system files can cause bootloop (locking on the boot) or loss of functionality MIUI. We recommend making a full backup through TWRP beforehand.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/MiuiWallpaper and delete the entire folder.
3. Then delete the carousel cache files: /data/system/wallpaper
4. Clean the data of the “Themes” application: Settings → Applications → Themes → Storage → Clear the data
5. Reset the device.

Possible problems and solutions:

Method 5: Using third-party applications to block

If previous methods do not work, you can use third-party utilities that block the activity of the carousel at the system level. 4X:

• 🛡️ AppOps – allows you to disable permissions for the Themes application (you can download it on the Internet) XDA Developers).
• 🔧 Package Disabler – Deactivates system components MIUI, including carousel (requires root).
• 📱 MIUI Hidden Settings – reveals hidden options MIUI, where you can switch off automatic wallpaper change.

How to use AppOps:

1. Download and install. APK-AppOps file (available on 4PDA or XDA).
2. Open the app and find it in the “Themes” list (com.android.themes).
3. Turn off permissions: 📥 Internet (prevents the downloading of new wallpaper) 📁 Storage (blocks access to cache) 🔄 Auto-start (disable background activity)

Reboot the phone.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No root (for most functions).
• ✅ Reversible – you can return the permissions at any time.
• ✅ Blocks the carousel at the permission level without affecting system files.

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Third-party apps like AppOps are the safest way to turn off the carousel without root, but they may stop working after a MIUI update.

What to do if the carousel returned after resetting or updating

Many Redmi 4X users are faced with the fact that the wallpaper carousel returns after:

• 🔄 Updates MIUI through OTA.
• 📱 Resetting settings to factory.
• 🔧 Backup recovery.

Reasons for the resumption of the carousel:

1. System Application Recovery: MIUI automatically returns deleted components when you update.
2. Sync with Xiaomi account: If you are logged in to Mi Account, wallpaper settings can be pulled up from the cloud.
3. Cash theme: Even after cleaning, the carousel data can be stored in hidden folders.

How to prevent the return of the carousel:

1. Before updating MIUI, turn off automatic sync: Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Sync → Wallpaper (disable)
2. Use Magisk to block system application updates (the “MagiskHide Props Config” module).
3. After resetting, do not restore data from the MIUI backup – choose only contacts and media files.

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If the carousel is back after the update, try to roll back to the previous version of MIUI via Fastboot or TWRP. Downgrad instructions are available on the 4PDA forum in the theme of your device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing wallpaper carousel on Redmi 4X