How to install a wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: instructions with pictures and tips

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still one of the most popular budget smartphones, but its standard wallpaper settings leave much to be desired. Unlike the flagship models, there is no built-in automatic wallpaper change (carousel), but you can get around this limitation — and without root rights! In this article, we will analyze 3 working methods: through standard MIUI themes, third-party applications and hidden system settings.

Important: the methods vary in complexity and stability. For example, using applications like Wallpaper Changer gives you more customization options, but can slightly increase battery consumption. But the built-in MIUI themes work out of the box, but are limited to the Xiaomi collection. We tested all variants on the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 12.5-14 — all working in 2026.

1. Method: Built-in MIUI themes (without installing applications)

The easiest method is to use dynamic themes from Xiaomi, which automatically change the wallpaper depending on the time of day or when you unlock the screen.

How to turn on:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Wallpaper (or press long on the desktop and select "Wallpaper»).
• 🌄 Go to the Dynamic or Super Wallpaper tab (name depends on version) MIUI).
• 🔄 Select your favorite theme (such as “Earth and Moon” or “Forest”) and click Apply.
• ⚙️ In the theme settings, activate the Automatic Change option (if available).

⚠️ Warning: Not all dynamic themes support the carousel.If there are no automatic change options, try another way.

2. Method: Wallpaper Changer application (maximum settings)

For full control of the wallpaper carousel, we recommend the Wallpaper Changer app (available on Google Play).

• 🕒 Set the shift interval (from 1 minute to 24 hours).
• 📁 Select wallpaper from any folder on your phone or cloud services.
• 🎨 Apply blur effects and zoom adjustments.
• 🔋 Optimize battery consumption (Savings mode»).

Step-by-step:

1. Download Wallpaper Changer from Google Play.
2. Open the app and grant Warehouse and Overlay permissions over other apps.
3. In the Source section, select the wallpaper folder (or add images manually).
4. In Settings, set the change interval (recommended 1 hour for balance between novelty and performance).
5. Activate the Autostart option to keep the carousel running after the reboot.

Download the app from the official store |Create a folder with wallpaper (minimum 5 images)|Enable autorun in the MIUI settings |Disable battery optimization for the app-->

⚠️ If the wallpaper doesn’t change, check if it kills you. MIUI through settings → Battery → Battery optimization. Add Wallpaper Changer to exceptions.

3. Method: Hidden MIUI settings (for power users)

MIUI firmware has a hidden automatic wallpaper change feature that can be activated via ADB or third-party utilities, a method that does not require ROOT, but requires a connection to a PC.

Instructions:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times on the line with the version, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Connect the Redmi Note 7 to the PC and execute the command in ADB: adb shell settings put global wallpaper_change_interval 3600000 (where 3600000 — millisecond interval, here 1 hour).
3. Now, reboot your phone. Now, the wallpaper will change automatically if you have a few images in the gallery in the Wallpapers folder.

⚠️ Note: This method may not work on custom firmware or after an update MIUI. Before executing commands, back up your data via Mi Cloud – in rare cases, the settings are reset.

4. Optimizing the carousel: tips for saving battery

Automatic wallpaper change can increase battery consumption by 3 to 7 percent per day to minimize the impact of:

• ⚡ Use dark wallpaper (AMOLED-Redmi Note 7 screen spends less energy on displaying them).
• ⏳ Set the shift interval no more than 1 time in 2-3 hours.
• 🗑️ Clean the cache of the wallpaper change app once a week through Settings → Annexes.
• 🔌 Turn off the carousel while you sleep (Wallpaper Changer has a Schedule option).

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If the wallpaper blurs when changing, turn off the anti-aliasing option in the application settings and set the Exact Scaling parameter.

5. Problem Solving: Why the Carousel Doesn't Work

If the wallpaper does not change automatically, check:

Annex approvals

Make sure that Wallpaper Changer (or other software) has rights to:

• 📂 Storage (access to folders with wallpaper).
• 🔄 Auto-start (introductory) MIUI: Settings → Permits → Auto-start).
• 🔋 Ignoring battery optimization.

2. Conflict with other applications

Some launchers (like Nova Launcher) or optimizers (like Greenify) can block wallpaper change.

• Disable optimization for the carousel application.
• Return to the standard MIUI launcher.

3. Image errors

If the wallpaper does not apply, check:

• 📏 Image resolution (optimum: 1080×2340 For the Redmi Note 7).
• 🖼️ File format (supported) JPG, PNG, WEBP).
• 📁 Wallpaper folder (it should not be hidden or encrypted).

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If the carousel stopped working after the MIUI update, reset the wallpaper change app and reset it, often due to changes in the permission policies of new firmware versions.

6.Alternatives: Other Wallpaper Carousel Apps

If Wallpaper Changer is not satisfied, try analogues:

⚠️ Note: Apps like Zedge or WallpapersCraft don't support automatic change -- they just download wallpaper.

7. Bonus: How to make wallpaper interactive?

On the Redmi Note 7, you can adjust the wallpaper response to touch or time of day.

1. Install KLWP Live Wallpaper Maker (requires a purchase, but there is a trial version).
2. Import a preset with effects (e.g. Touch Interaction or Day/Night Cycle).
3. Set up triggers (for example, changing the wallpaper with double tap or time).

Example of settings for changing wallpaper by time:

$if(df(H) >= 6 & df(H) < 18, "day_wallpaper.jpg", "night_wallpaper.jpg")$

This formula changes wallpaper to day wallpaper from 6:00 to 18:00 and night wallpaper at the rest of the time.

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To save charge in KLWP, turn off animations and reduce the refresh rate to 1 time per hour.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions