Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often experiment with the interface’s look and feel by setting bright themes or live images from third-party sources. However, sometimes such experiments lead to undesirable results: the system may start to run slower, and new images will no longer be displayed correctly, in which situations the user is faced with the task of returning the default wallpaper to the shaomi to restore the usual look of the desktop.
The process of restoring a standard background does not require deep technical knowledge or root rights. Most often, just perform a few simple actions in the settings menu or the Themes app. Sometimes the problem lies deeper, for example, in the conflict of versions of MIUI or HyperOS, which requires a more careful approach to choosing the source of the image.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all ways to reset the background of the lock screen and desktop, you will learn how to avoid the typical mistakes when choosing a static image instead of video wallpaper, which can drain the battery, and will discuss methods for solving problems when the screen turns black or a standard stub is displayed.
The main reasons for the failure of the background display
Before we start to actively restore, it's helpful to understand why the system failed. Often the culprit is the MIUI shell itself or HyperOS, which is not properly handling heavy graphics files. When trying to install a high-resolution image or a specific format, the operating system may not be able to render it, replacing it with a black square.
Another common reason is third-party launchers. If you installed alternative shells to change the menu view, they could have hijacked the desktop display control, in which case Xiaomi's standard settings may not apply until you return the system launcher or reconfigure application priorities.
It's also a human factor to consider. A random change in the settings in the Themes app or activation of the Wallpaper Carousel function without understanding how it works often results in the user being unable to find the familiar picture. The system simply starts showing random images from the directory, ignoring your personal choices.
Resetting through system settings
The fastest and most reliable way to get it back to normal is to use the smartphone's built-in menu, which is universal for most models, regardless of the firmware version. You don't need any additional software, you need enough regular functionality.
To start, unlock the device and find the Settings icon on your desktop, which usually looks like a gear, and in the list that opens, you need to scroll down to Wallpaper and Personalization or just Wallpaper, and the name may vary slightly depending on the location.
And when you go to the menu, you'll see a few tabs, and we're interested in the choice of static images, and the system will offer a few categories: nature, abstraction, architecture, and this is where the factory images that were on the phone right after you bought them are stored.
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If you can’t find the right picture in general categories, try selecting the Recommended section, which often duplicates classic MIUI backgrounds.
Select the image you like. On the preview screen, click Apply. Then the system will ask you whether to set the background: on the lock screen, on the desktop or on both screens at once. To fully reset, select the "Both" option.
Use of the Application Topics
The Themes app is the central hub for visual management in the Xiaomi ecosystem, which not only allows you to download new designs, but also rolls back to factory standards, especially if the standard settings menu somehow does not display the desired options.
Run the Themes app on your device. At the bottom of the screen is the navigation menu. Find and click on the profile icon, which is usually in the far right corner. This is your personal account, where you store your download history and current settings.
From the profile menu, select Wallpaper, and you'll see the All, Download and Built-in tabs, and we're interested in the Built-in (or Standard) tab, and here you'll see all the original images that the design team at the company developed.
☑️ Algorithm of resetting through Topics
Click on any image on the list. The preview window will open. Make sure that the image you want to see is selected. Press the application button and confirm installation for both screens. If the system suggests updating the wallpaper component, agree, as this can correct display errors.
Setting up the wallpaper carousel
The Glance feature is often a source of confusion, and users turn it on for the beautiful images that change every time they turn on the screen, and then they don't know how to return a static image, and it's not a system bug, but an active lock screen.
To turn off this feature and return one particular image, go to Settings -> Always on screen and lock screen. Find Wallpaper Carousel and switch to off position. After that, the phone will stop downloading new images from the Internet.
Once the carousel is turned off, the lock screen can turn black or white until you select a new static image manually. Go back to the wallpaper selection menu as described in the previous sections and install any picture from the built-in gallery.
⚠️ Warning: Wallpaper carousel consumes mobile traffic and battery power, as it constantly loads content.If you rarely change the background, this feature is best kept off.
In some firmware versions, the carousel setting is put into a separate app or hidden in a deep personalization menu. If you can't find the switch, try searching for settings with the word "Carousel" or "Glance."
Solving the black screen problem
It's quite common to see the screen turn black after setting the background, and this could be because you're trying to install video wallpapers on a device that doesn't support them in the current mode, or the file is corrupted, and a black screen can appear when you use themes from unknown developers.
The first step is to force the smartphone to restart. Press the power button and hold it for about 10 seconds until the device vibrates and the Mi or Redmi logo appears. Often, a simple restart of interface services solves the problem of rendering graphics.
If the reboot didn't work, try changing the theme to a standard one. Go to the Themes app, go to profile, and select the Classic or Default theme. Applying a standard theme will automatically reset all graphic elements, including wallpaper, to factory values.
What to do if the black screen is left?
As a last resort, if the black background is only on the lock screen and everything is fine on the desktop, just ignore it for a while. Sometimes the system takes time to sync or update the display component.
Comparison of recovery methods
Different ways to return a standard background have their own features, advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of the specific method depends on your current situation: whether you have a sensor, access to a menu, or the problem lies in a particular application.
Below is a table that will help you quickly navigate and choose the most suitable solution for your smartphone model.
| Method | Difficulty | Speed. | Efficiency |
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| Through Settings. | Low. | Tall. | 95% |
| Annex Topics | Low. | Medium | 90% |
| Change of subject | Medium | Low. | 85% |
| Resetting settings | Tall. | Low. | 100% |
As you can see from the table, standard settings are the most efficient and quickest way to resort to radical measures, such as a complete data reset, is only necessary in exceptional cases where the problem is systemic and affects other functions of the phone.
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Use the table to select a method: if the simple methods don’t help, move on to the more complex ones, but don’t start with a data reset.
Frequently asked questions
In this section, we will answer the most popular questions users have when trying to change or return the desktop background. If you did not find the answer above, it may be here.